episode_0198

Of course, what Sooyeon said is not wrong.

It’s just that the participants are a bit special, but Seomhwachon’s dance competition is literally just a neighborhood event that can’t even be a friendly competition.

Of course there was no way he would reveal his full power.

The strong tend to hide half of their skills. However, in this martial arts competition, most martial artists would have participated while hiding more than half of their skills.

Of course, the same goes for Seo Yeon, so it’s not that I don’t understand why he says it like that…

Still, considering that Sayun also did not use most of Hongseong Shingong’s herbal skills, she also hid her skills.

“That’s right.”

If it were me, I’d say, ‘You’re so picky about the subject you lost, right?’ I would have said that.

He’s kind too.

“…You just need to know.”

Sun Soo-yeon’s face turns red in response. When she turned around and went inside, Chae-ryeon, who was standing next to her, looked dumbfounded and said.

“Still, it looks like you know it’s embarrassing.”

“Ahahaha…”

“Well, it’s not strange for Cheonhwagung to react like that.”

When Chaejin nodded slightly, Hongryeon looked at her. Chaejin frowned slightly at that gaze.

“What is it? What is that gaze?”

“No. Nothing.”

haha. Considering my experience with Hongryeon and Chaejin, there were many times when I lost. I caught the two of them staring at each other in a strange mood.

“Let’s not be like that too much. It’s a good day.”

Only then did the two release their gaze from each other. When the atmosphere calmed down a bit, I asked Sayoon.

“Then what is the next match…?”

“The day after tomorrow.”

“I see. Who did you say your next opponent would be?”

“Hyeonyul’s thief is a man named Kang Jun…”

Hyeonyul thief Kang Jun-ira. As a martial arts person belonging to the Jeongsajigan, Sayoon would be able to win without difficulty with his current skills.

However, being a close friend does not mean using only fair and square measures, so it would not be a bad idea to be careful.

“I guess I’ll have to practice some more this evening. Let’s see how far we can go.”

“Yes!”

Sayoon responded brightly to Geomseong’s soft tone. Hongryeon’s eyes twinkled at her.

“Oh? So, Master, are you returning to Hongseongmun today? Then, Yuwol’s escort is…”

Geomseong was startled by those words.

“What?! Oh, no. I plan on letting Sayun stay here…”

My guard today was a sword saint. There’s no way she would give that up. When Hongryeon felt regretful, Geomseong muttered softly.

“You are my disciple, but you really have no time.”

“Hehe. This is it. If an opportunity arises, you can’t miss it, right?”

This is one of Hong Seong-moon’s teachings. As long as it does not go against the grain, you should not miss the opportunity.

Hongryeon did just that, but Geomseong spoke quietly with a slightly disapproving expression.

“I’m not praising you.”

“It’s also a compliment, right?”

Geomseong briefly clicked his tongue at Hongryeon, who didn’t say a word. haha. I heard the priest gets along really well.

In the evening, Hong Seong-moon’s disciples came down. When I told them that I was treating them to a meal with money I had earned today and that it was thanks to Sayun, Sayun was embarrassed and did not know what to do.

It looks good.

When everyone was fully fed, I went out to the backyard and took a bite of the fish.

While I was alone with my thoughts and smoking a cigarette, Chaejin walked out.

“Why are you here alone?”

“Haha. I just have something to think about. But why did you come out?”

Now that I have become quite friendly with Hong Seong-moon’s disciples, there should be no problem eating with them.

I took a peek inside. From the VIP room, Chae-ryeon was seen laughing and chatting with Hong Seong-moon’s disciples.

“Well… just.”

“If you came out because of me, don’t worry and go in.”

“Hehe. How can you do that?”

Chaejin, who sat next to me with a natural smile, slightly leaned her head on my shoulder.

“Anyway, Sayun has become a lot stronger. I saw you at Hwagwang’s secret area last time… You’ve become much stronger than when you came to Moonwoljeong.”

“Hmm… Is that so?”

Proudness wells up in my heart. Chaejin put her hand on my leg without even looking at me, who was trying not to show it. Then, he touched his leg with his finger as if scratching it and let out a small sigh.

“It is good that the growth is fast, but I am worried that it may cause problems.”

“A problem?”

“Fast also means impatience. I’m worried that if I encounter a wall in a situation where I haven’t matured mentally yet, I’ll get frustrated and go down the wrong path.”

“Haha. Wasn’t Chaeryeon Soje like that?”

“Ryun lives a more leisurely life than you might think.”

She let go of her leg and took my hand. As she tickled the back of her hand with her fingers, she continued speaking in a tone full of bitterness.

“Sa-yoon has a strong tendency to become stronger in order to prove himself.”

“Trying to become stronger to prove…”

“Geomseong, Hong Seongmun’s sisters, and his friend Ryeon. Me and you. And other people as well. I can’t naturally accept the expectations they give me.”

It was good that Sayoon felt grateful for what was given to her, but it could actually be a hindrance later when she faced a wall.

I don’t know much about martial arts… Should I ask Sword Master and Hongryeon separately about this?

“Good advice. Have you talked to Sayoon?”

“It did. But what should Sayun say? You were an orphan, right?”

If you just heard it, you would think it was a padded lip, but what was contained in Chaejin’s voice was pure worry.

She says this not because she simply knows him as a younger sister, but because she thinks seriously about Sayoon in her own way.

If you think about it based on the bright moon in the sky, it is truly unimaginable.

But Chae-jin was worried about Sayun, as if proving that a lot had changed now.

I looked at her, and Chaejin, as if not noticing my gaze, continued speaking in a worried voice.

“I think that would be quite a burden on her.”

“Hmm…”

That part is not something I can do. All I can do is just support you hard from the side…

“Isn’t there some way?”

“Okay. In the end, there is nothing else to do but control your own mind.”

Chaejin spoke softly and then slightly raised her head. She got up from next to me and took a step back.

“But, well, there’s you, and there’s me too. It will work out somehow, right?”

“Haha. If anyone hears it, chaejin. I understand that you are Hong Seong-moon’s disciple.”

“Ahahaha. is that so? Um… well. Compared to the past, I need to beat Hong Seong-moon. Because the obsession has largely disappeared.”

Chaejin let out a small laugh and held out her hand to me. As I stood up holding his hand, Chaejin pulled me lightly.

“This is also thanks to you, right?”

I can feel the sweet scent in my arms. Chaejin naturally fell into my arms, hugged my waist, and rubbed her face against my chest, gently raising her head.

“So. Please watch over me. Because there isn’t much left now.”

The secret dance competition was going smoothly. Four people were selected as candidates for the championship.

Hongryeon, Chaejin, Myojae from the Murim Alliance, and Lord Yeryeong of Cheonhwagung.

Gamblers were eagerly debating which of these four would win.

And one more person was added.

Maybe Daejinwoon was good, but Sayun kept winning, and thanks to that, her evaluation was rising considerably.

“Still, you won’t be able to beat Myojae.”

“That’s right. Anyway…”

It is a gravestone that even has the nickname of One-Eyed Dragon.

He is also the vice-lord of the Murim Alliance’s Protective Department and is a strong man who has done quite a lot of activities in the martial arts world.

Although she may be a bit extreme, her skills have already been proven.

Since it was a match between Myo-jae and Sayoon, who had just begun to stand out, most people were predicting that Myo-jae would win.

“What do you think?”

“Well… it won’t be easy.”

Even Chae-ryeon could not guarantee Sayun’s victory.

This means that Myojae is a strong player.

That’s why I saw the Sword Saint next to me. It was said that Geomsung had given her some special teachings in preparation for the martial arts competition over the past few days. Did she fully accept them?

If that were the case, there would be a chance of winning.

“What do you think, Sword Saint?”

“Well… Myojae is not an idiot either, so I won’t reveal my full potential here. In that case, it is hard to believe that we will just lose.”

Chae-ryeon’s eyes lit up at Geomsung’s evaluation. In other words, if Sayoon gives his all, he can win.

Meanwhile, Myojae and Sayoon begin to climb up unarmed.

“If you take the opportunity, Sayun will win… but if you miss it…”

So does that mean defeat? I looked at the unarmed man nervously.

“Then let’s begin!!”

A gong rings at the same time as Yun-gak shouts.

Myojae twisted the baton and aimed it at Sayun, and unlike before, Sayun slowly pulled back while holding the sword with both hands.

Myojae shrugged his shoulders at Sayun, who was staring at him nervously.

“As a senior, I will give you three seconds.”

No, make a concession here?!

Sayun grinned at Myojae’s confidence.

“Really? Then…”

-Kuuut!!!

As Sayun increased her internal energy, a strong sound rang out, so loud that the surroundings trembled.

Is it because Sayun’s power is greater than expected? Myojae looked embarrassed as a red energy began to form around her.

“I will not refuse!”