episode_0054

An unmanned person who does not think and devise is as good as dead.

This is what Master told us during the intensive training period.

Is that why?

My thoughts have increased a lot these days.

Actually, before I entered Hongseongmun, I didn’t think I did much thinking.

What I need to do right now is how do I get through today? It was just an instinct for survival.

That’s why, after coming to Hongseongmun, I learned how to think and always thought about how to judge right and wrong.

And these days, I’ve been thinking about this sword that you told me about.

When both the teacher and the ambassador saw this sword, they just said that it was a good sword.

But these days, swords are becoming a bit more interesting.

While sparring with my teacher, a weak light emanated from the sword. Just for a little while.

While everyone was startled by the light, Master stroked my head.

Think about it. And think.

Why is this sword glowing?

But perhaps because I’m still lacking a lot, I can’t think of an answer.

Of course, you know… but I still want to try harder on my own.

Maybe the reason you didn’t give this sword a name was to make me think in my own way?

I think about and think about the things you sent me every day.

Who is the uncle? What kind of person are you again?

But I think the reason you don’t tell me is because you think I need to think and figure it out too.

Then you have to think about it.

If so, you have to think about it.

Even if it takes a long time, definitely.

The day is very hot.

I pray every night that your health will not suffer, and I hope that this prayer will reach you and that you will be okay.

P.s.

A few days later, I went to Changwoon-gwan with Yuwol Guesthouse, who is the owner of the Hongryeon Daesa Residence and Seomhwachon Guesthouse and has helped us a lot at Hongseongmun.

Do you know anything about Changwoon Hall? I have only heard stories about this place, but according to my sisters-in-law who have been there, it is a very beautiful place.

It is said that since eight immortals came down and stayed here a long time ago, the monks who received their teachings built a conduit to commemorate the eight departed immortals.

According to Sister Yu-hee’s story, if you pass a few tests there, you can receive excellent Buddhist tools. Is that what you need?

Of course, those who go to martial arts for the first time without having to take the exam are said to pray to the eight immortals there that they will have no trouble while working in martial arts.

This time, I also went to Changwoon Hall, and I would like to pray to the eight immortals.

There is a card you can receive if you pray like that. It is said that if you have that card, you will be healthy and good luck will come to you.

If I go this time, I’m going to pray for you. I hope you will accept that card.

I hope you don’t feel any pressure.

I took my eyes off the letter Sayun sent.

Say a prayer for me…

It’s burdensome.

I am thankful.

Of course, that card doesn’t have any special effects, but I’m grateful for that feeling.

I tapped the script, smiled, and picked up the brush.

There wasn’t much to write about.

If you have a good time and come back, and if there’s something you want to eat or have, you can use the allowance money they sent you to solve it.

Let’s send this tomorrow.

If you send it a little faster, you can receive it before you leave.

I took Sayun’s letter, put it in the safe, and started working again.

How long did it take to work like that?

-Talk.

I heard something hitting the window.

When I looked out, I saw that standing in the backyard was a beautiful woman with flowing red hair.

A woman with a provocative smile waves when she spots me.

It was Hongryeon, the great disciple of Hong Seong-moon.

“It will come down soon.”

“No. I’ll go up.”

She said lightly and kicked the wall and jumped up. She quickly arrived in front of my room window and asked with a grin.

“Did you have a good time?”

“That’s right. Did you do a better job closing it than that? You came out earlier than expected.”

“Yes. It was a little faster this time.”

“That’s a good thing. Did you get anything?”

I heard that while I was at Cheongho, I was doing lung training.

I don’t know if it’s because my level is low or what has changed.

However, Hongryeon looked quite confident, as if she had gained something.

“I’ll definitely show you later.”

“Personally, I hope I never have to see it. The fact that you fight doesn’t mean that something dangerous will happen to you.”

“…Is that so?”

Hongryeon cleared her throat loudly with an awkward expression. Then I took a quick look around my room, and I smiled and said,

“Would you like to come in for a moment? I’d like to have a cup of tea and go.”

“Huh? uh. Uh… no. I think he was working. It’s a bit annoying to keep interrupting.”

She glanced towards my desk. A lot of work accumulated during my trip to Cheongho is piled up on my desk.

She looked at it with some comfort and shrugged her shoulders.

“I just came because you said you were here. I have to go in soon too.”

“Are you busy?”

“This and that. ah. It looks like the herbs will be ready soon. They said the kids are having a hard time.”

“Is that so? That’s good.”

“Right?”

Hongryeon smiled brightly, leaning slightly on the window frame. Then he took a short breath and took something out of his arms.

“What is this?”

“Just something I made when I had some free time.”

What was in Hongryeon’s hand was a brush.

Of course, it wasn’t an object or anything like Changju’s.

But it was definitely an unusual item. It has a stopper, and you can fill the stopper with ink, so you can use it when carrying it around.

It was a brush often used by those working outside.

I also have a few similar ones.

But this looks like handmade?

“Do you know how to make something like this?”

“Uh… Yes. Formerly a blood friend. I once caught a blood fox. As a souvenir, I got a fur of the blood tiger… and you know what? Are you saying that the hair of a blood tiger is a good material to use as a brush?”

“Of course I know.”

“Hehe. yes? Because you won’t always work here. You move around a lot, right?”

“That’s right.”

My work wasn’t confined to the guesthouse.

Something needs to be added to the top shelf. Or going to the rice fields and fields.

There are many things to do outside, such as going to check the clearing of wasteland.

“So I made one. I made this during my free time and spare time, so I hope you don’t feel pressured.”

Is it because it was made by Hongryeon, who has good dexterity? It sure looked good.

In particular, the red lotus flower pattern engraved on the side where the ink was placed was similar to the one in my jewelry, so it seemed like an item of considerable value.

“Thank you. I will use it well.”

“Hehe. huh. Always carry it with you. If it breaks, I’ll make it again. And it looks like he doesn’t carry a sachet…”

“Isn’t it a bit weird to just use something you received as a gift? I will use it later when I go to a special place.”

I remembered the sachet that Hongseongmundo members gave me the other day. If it was something that would spoil, I would have used it quickly, but if not, wouldn’t I have to store it carefully?

Hongryeon giggled lowly at my words.

“It was given to me to use, so I want you to use it. Whatever you do, just use what I gave you. If you use up all of it, I’ll fill it up as much as you want.”

“Well, I’ll think about it.”

“Yes. Then I’ll just leave. Don’t work too late. Being a foreigner is something that cannot be ignored.”

“Is this advice from someone who has been out often?”

“Of course. Then I…”

“Wait.”

“Huh?”

Hongryeon, who was about to jump down, stopped. It all went well. I handed out the gift package I had bought to give to the Hongseong students.

“I went to Cheongho this time and it came to mind so I bought it.”

What I held out was cloth. Hongryeon, who was looking around at the fabric, one of Cheongho’s specialties, smiled softly.

“What. Make a sachet with this?”

“No. I ask Hong Seong-moon’s disciples to change their uniforms. I will buy the cloth to use as a sachet separately.”

“…Huh?”

“If sachets become popular, won’t there be many people who come to Hongseongmun? Of course, I know that Hong Seong-moon values frugality, but I believe he also knows that the meaning of frugality can vary depending on how people view it.”

“Uh… we have conquest.”

“I know. This is a fabric that is strong enough to wear while training, so use it to make clothes for everyday wear. I brought quite a bit, so don’t worry that it might not be enough.”

I don’t know because I’ve never made clothes, but the owner of a fabric store said that. At this rate, I would be able to make clothes for 25 people.

She looked at the cloth I held out in silence and smiled bitterly.

“I always feel indebted to you.”

“I plan on losing often from now on, so don’t worry.”

Because I have a lot to ask of you.

“…Haha! Yes!”

She smiled brightly and picked up the fabric.

Although it must have been quite heavy, I thought he was a cilantro when I saw him lift it lightly with arms that looked thinner than mine.

After watching her jump down like that and walk away, I returned to my seat.

How long has it been since you started working again?

There was a knock on my door.

“Please come in.”

“Now! You have to train, right?!”

Is it already this time? I looked out the window and saw the sky turning red.

“Let’s go.”

Chaejin, who rolled me until I was exhausted, reached out to me as I fell. When I grabbed it and stood up, she held out the water she had prepared.

“Now I think we can move on to the next level of Tai Chiquan.”

“Oh. So you will be recognized?”

“That can’t be right. Please look forward to the next one!”

I was looking forward to it.

I’m so excited that my skin is shaking.

When the training is over and you want to take care of the rest after a quick wash.

A servant knocked on my door.

The story was that the customer who had been waiting had arrived.

I went down right away, and as expected, the county commander arrived with two military officers, smiling.

“Yu’s guests. Thank you for your hard work. I heard from Changju that something happened.”

“Haha. Is there anything worth going through? In fact, thanks to Hyeonryeong, I had a more comfortable visit.”

It’s not wrong. Anyway, if I hadn’t used Guando, it would have taken more time.

“Now. Please go inside.”

The two military officers had a drink each in their guest cups, and I went into the VIP room with the mayor.

While talking about this and that, when Yohwan’s dish came out, he munched on it and started clapping in anticipation.

“Haha! This is amazing! They say you served the royal palace servant…”

“I got hired by chance.”

“Where can there be a coincidence? When I heard from Changju, he said that this was also the benevolence of Yu Gaekjanju.”

“What can I be called benevolent? Now, let’s have a drink.”

It was quite a friendly place. By the time the drink had gone down a few times and the food had been eaten in moderation, the Hyeonryeong looked around and spoke in a low tone, as if he was worried that his voice might not be heard.

“Anyway, did you hear the news?”

“Is there anything interesting to say?”

“Hmm. Rather than being fun… Guest Janju Yu also has a story you should know.”

He spoke very seriously in a quieter voice than before.

“There are forces trying to bring down the current Saheukryeonju and put forward a new Saheukryunju. Because of that, friction is occurring on the Four Heukryeon side… If we make a mistake, a war may break out between the four factions.”

Confrontation between the current Four Heukryeonju and the new Four Heukryeonju.

This is the background where Part 1 begins.

Conflict between the new Four Black Lotus Lords, supported by the Iron Blood Order, and the existing Four Black Lotus Lords.

The problems that arise from that conflict ultimately lead to Seomhwachon being swept up in the flames of war.

Of course, as long as Hong Seong-moon is safe, it is unlikely, but in the scenario we set up, there is a good chance that the flames of war will reach this place.

The reason is Hongseongsan Mountain.

This is a story that comes out of the main story of another main character, Yura, around the third part, and Baek Seon-ho, where she trained, is also a place where spiritual energy gathers.

However, because it was a stable place, it was not easy to let the spiritual energy run away, and in the end, the Sangvis Forces drove the people fleeing there.

They massacred countless people who were resting there, and the blood and death afterwards made Baek Seon-ho unclean and caused him to go on a rampage.

Considering this, it is said that Hongseongsan Mountain’s spiritual energy can be unleashed by staining Seomhwachon with blood without touching Hongseongmun.

Of course, it may be weaker than eliminating Hong Seong-moon, but from the Sanghyeul’s point of view, this must be done at least…

Therefore, the first scenario we created was designed to prevent this attack.

“Thank you for the good information. But where did you get such advanced information?”

The wise man spoke casually.

“My commission mate, whom I met two days ago, told me that he was at the Imperial Military Inspection Office. It is said that the Empire is also moving to stop it, but it is better to be careful just in case. I think an official order will probably come down soon. Please know first.”

After all, the connections between officials cannot be ignored.