episode_0151

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As people live, there are many instances where words that are different from what they think come out of their mouths.

There is no need to point it out or make fun of it. How embarrassed the parties must be as well.

So it would be better to adjust accordingly.

I smiled at the Sword Saint who was white-faced and didn’t know what to do.

There’s nothing wrong with saying that someone who confesses that they like me misses him.

That’s why I said it with a smile, and the Sword Saint’s white face gradually began to turn red.

“……”

There was no answer. Shrunken shoulders, bowed head.

The only thing that was shaking slightly in her lap was the book in her white hand, which was sticking out of the old long cloth.

I put the car out in front of where Geomseong was sitting. Is it because the white steam rising from the teacup touches the Sword Saint’s face? She gently raised her eyes and glanced at me.

“Well, that… me. Really?”

“Yes.”

“…I see. Thank goodness… ”

Relieved and ashamed. Doing two things at the same time? It’s not normal after all.

I didn’t say anything more to her who kept squirming and peeping as if she was watching me. She will need time to sort things out on her own.

How long has it been like that?

By the time he finished his cup of tea, Geomseong let out a heavy sigh.

“…I’m sorry for showing off my ugly side.”

“It’s okay. Because there are many times when I show my ugly side.”

“Never!”

“…..?”

“I have never done that.”

“Thank you.”

It’s the result of effort. I nodded as I faced her, and Geomseong exhaled with a sigh and then took a gulp of the cooled tea.

“Would you like another drink?”

“…Thank you.”

Tea was poured into the Sword Saint’s cup again. The silence continued again. It seems like everything has been sorted out, so I’ll get to the point.

“The reason you came down like this…is because of the Murim Alliance, right?”

“How did you know?”

I handed over the letter sent by the Murim Alliance. The swordsman who received it read it calmly and then tilted his head.

“What did you do in the Murim Alliance?”

“Didn’t you hear from Hongryeon?”

“For more details, please…”

In that case, it would be better for me to do it. I told her what happened in the Murim Alliance, and she nodded as she listened in silence.

“In the Murim League, he mediated between the Inspection Department and the Protectorate Party… and strengthened the power of the Protectorate Party. It’s definitely natural for them to come out like this.”

“The Murim Alliance would not have liked the imbalance of power between each department within the Alliance.”

“…Huh? Is that so?”

“Imbalance within an organization destroys harmony, and in the process causes discord and collapse of the organization.”

Isn’t it easy to see? If factions or lines are formed like this, it will be a headache.

In addition, since the Murim League is a place where the interests of various clans and families are intertwined, they would have wanted to further tighten this aspect.

“That’s certainly true, but… I’m worried that you might become entangled in Moorim’s interests for no reason.”

The Sword Saint’s gaze contained only worry. But there was no particular burden about it.

That’s something I’ve made since I came to this world in the first place.

And hasn’t he already become entangled with quite a few martial powers?

I smiled and looked at Geomseong, and she was startled and scratched her cheek in embarrassment.

“Ha, of course. Because I already have a deep relationship with Hong Seong-moon…”

“Yes.”

Bashish, a smile that can’t be hidden appears on Geomseong’s lips.

Anyway, it’s not me that’s important.

“But what is the Murim Alliance coming to demand from Hongseongmun?”

“Well. I think they are probably coming to see how Hong Seong-moon will move in the future and to suggest a direction for moving forward.”

It would certainly be something worth thinking about in the Murim Alliance.

Until now, Hongseongmun had been short of funds, so Hongryeon and other disciples performing missions through the Murim Alliance were their main source of income.

However, because of my intervention, they were able to obtain a stable income, so if Hong Seong-moon said he would no longer help the Murim League, they would be in trouble.

In any case, the power of the Sword Saint is powerful, and Hongryeon and other disciples cannot be ignored.

“Of course, this does not mean that I will withdraw from the Murim Alliance. Hong Seong-moon pursues righteousness. If the Murim Alliance has the will to act as a political faction, I have every intention of helping them.”

“But you’re saying you have no intention of being taken advantage of, right?”

“That’s right.”

Geomseong looked at me with serious eyes and said.

“That’s why. What do you want Hong Seong-moon to do in the future?”

Are you asking for advice from me now?

Hong Seong-moon’s future…

Simply for the sake of our scenario, Hong Seong-moon had to change nothing special.

Anyway, the enemy called the Iron Bloods is still alive and well, the Demonic Cult can also intervene in the main story, and other events can also begin.

As such, the Murim Alliance will be of great help when solving the scenario.

There doesn’t seem to have been much interest in the Iron Blood Order until now, but the last New Black Lotus incident and this incident will make them aware of their own, and then it will be easier to deal with the Iron Blood Order.

“What do you think, Sword Saint?”

But that’s just my opinion. At Hongseongmun, if the Geomseong doesn’t like it, you can’t force it.

“…Well. Because each has its pros and cons…”

“Then how about doing it this way? I heard that this is what some other political factions do. By joining the Murim Alliance and selecting their requests.”

Until now, we had no choice but to continue carrying out the mission given to us by the Murim Alliance, but now we must choose differently and move forward.

Moonwoljeong and other families often helped the Murimmaeng in this way.

“Of course, if that happens, the income you can earn from missions will decrease, and your influence within the Murim Alliance will decrease. But isn’t it okay now?”

“That’s right.”

“It also does not go against Hong Seong-moon’s teachings of pursuing and practicing righteousness. Because it is a mission given by the Murim Alliance… it may be a mixture of profit and political logic to some extent. Regardless, wouldn’t it be better if you could choose from Hongseongmun?”

“Will the Murim Alliance accept that?”

“What if I don’t accept it?”

Of course, would you like to come out and taste the strength? There is no need to say that, but they will now know that Hongseongmun is where the sword is held, so they will bow down.

“I don’t know if it will help, but I may be able to help you negotiate with them.”

“Really?”

Geomsung raised his head with sparkling eyes and quickly shook his head.

“Ha, but this is Hong Seong-moon’s job…”

“Me and Hong Seong-moon are no longer strangers.”

Right now, selling sachets and medicinal herbs is the same thing. I’ve already been involved too much with Hongseongmundo.

When I said this with a smile, Geomseong looked at me with moist eyes and trembled slightly.

“…ugh. I get help from you again…”

“Well, isn’t it about helping each other? I hope you can help me later when I ask for it.”

After that, it was normal stories. Stories about the skills of the disciples, or stories about the ancestral rites held at Hongseongmun Gate in the spring.

Like how are you doing these days?

“Hehe. I’m really looking forward to spring.”

Spring is the time to sell sachets. After listening to the story of Cheonghoe Sangdan and Hano, I heard that there were quite a few noble ladies who wanted Hong Seong-moon’s sachet.

“They say there are many people who want Hong Seong-moon’s medicinal herbs.”

“I see. I’ll have to work hard to make it.”

“You don’t have to be too eager…”

“But… Yu, the guest is wearing a sachet?”

I am writing. I pointed to one side of the office. The sachet received from Hongseongmun was placed there.

“I smoke tobacco while I work, so the sachet is a great help.”

“Well, I see. Well… what I made last time was a bit lacking… I’ll make it right this time.”

“I’m looking forward to it.”

“Hehe. I feel like time flies when I talk to you. There…and.”

Geomseong, who was hesitant, carefully opened his mouth.

“When something is difficult… Can I come for consultation again?”

“Of course.”

I also listen to the villagers’ advice, but I wonder if I can’t listen to the advice of the Sword Saint.

“…Haha. Thank you. then. I will come again next time.”

A few days have passed since Geomseong left. It was a peaceful day passing by without anything special happening.

As I was preparing for dinner as usual, I heard a commotion outside.

what? What happened?

I checked the date.

It’s about time.

“Yohwan. How much food do you have today?”

“There is plenty. Why?”

“I think a lot of customers will come. Please get ready.”

“Okay.”

While Yohwan went to the food warehouse with the servants, I also went outside. People were gathered outside, and a flag could be seen moving among them.

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It was a flag representing the Murim Alliance. And those carrying the flag were those dressed in the uniforms of the Murim League.

The place where they stopped was in front of my guesthouse, and there were people I knew among them.

“Huh?”

“Oh! Guest lord! Hello!”

A woman smiling brightly and greeting you.

They were Namgunghwa, a member of the Namgung family, and the first-time warriors I met at Changwoon Pavilion the other day.

“Obviously…”

“This is Gak Hwi-jun from Towoldang.”

“This is Yo Hee-mi from Jinha Palace.”

“It is called the magic blood of Yangju Magajang. It’s an honor to meet you again like this.”

Unlike then, these people, who seemed to have quite a bit of experience, smiled and gave me the offer, and I also gave them the offer.

“It’s been a while. How have you been?”

“Haha. After joining the Murim Alliance, I traveled around a lot. Do you know that?”

Unlike the last time I saw him, Ma Cheolpi, who had a long scar on his forehead, spoke proudly.

“We also helped out when fighting against the Demon Cult and the Iron Bloods. This is the wound I received while fighting the leader of the Sangvis clan. Ha ha ha ha ha!! Thanks to our hard fighting back then, we were even given the title of Shinju Sageol. Hahahaha!!”

He looked quite proud of the nickname that was recognized by the Murim Alliance, and Yo Hee-mi, Gak Hwi-jun, and their leader Namgung-hwa also looked proud.

I laughed awkwardly at their reaction.

Don’t say you haven’t heard of it. Be disappointed for no reason.