episode_0305

“It’s a difficult problem.”

Geomseong entered Hongseongmun Gate with Big Sayun and looked at her blankly.

The Sayun she knows is smaller and younger.

And there was no fighting spirit or life in his eyes like that.

But even so, he could not deny the fact that the woman in front of him was Sayun.

But what about her?

I heard the whole story of the great Sayun in the garden within Hongseongmun Gate.

Hong Seong-moon was wiped out by the Iron Blood Order, and he made the tombstones for himself and other disciples alone, and lived with a vow of revenge after that.

Even meeting Yuwol and little Sayun.

good night. It’s all good, but…

“It’s difficult. It’s difficult.”

Geomsung shook his head slightly.

Even if Sayun was from another world, she could not help but think of the great Sayun as her disciple.

But does he think the woman in front of him is his teacher?

“People change depending on the days they live.”

“…Yes.”

Big Sayun nodded at Geomseong’s calm words.

The swordsman she knew and the swordsman in front of her were clearly different.

Sayoon remembered Geomseong not being able to escape from the past, but the girl in front of him was different.

It was emitting a brilliant light that was moving forward beyond the past.

“A lot of things will be different. The same goes for Hongseongmun, and Seomhwaseong… I guess it’s a village to you, right? Anyway, that’s different too.”

“Yes…”

“So? Are you not going to admit it? She said it was okay?”

Geomseong asked with a faint smile, and at those words, Big Sayun flinched and averted his gaze.

Although many things were different, that faint smile was the image of the Sword Saint she knew.

“Thanks to Yuwol, you met the swordsman and other disciples you lost, and they all told you to go to another world?”

“…Yes.”

“Then what is left is your heart.”

Sayoon, who had a calm tone, shrugged his shoulders.

It was not easy to say that he was my teacher.

In a way, it was natural.

No matter how much they said so, it wasn’t easy to forget them.

Geomseong extended his hand towards the hesitant woman. Then he calmly stroked his head and the older Sayoon slightly lowered his head.

“Do what you want. Of course I will consider you a disciple. And other kids probably do the same.”

“…Such… Let’s go.”

“Okay. If you want, I will prepare a place for you at Hongseongmun. If you want people to know that you are Sayoon from another world, you can tell them. If you don’t want them to know, you don’t have to.”

“It’s difficult…”

“I guess so. It will never be easy. So, don’t tell me to make a decision all at once.”

Geomseong stood up, took her hand, and led her.

“Because the decision is yours to make. I heard you also rose to the position of Jang Mun-in as the only survivor of Hong Seong-moon?”

That’s why I couldn’t help but feel anxious. Because the Sword Saint was like that too.

“Time will soothe you. All we can do is watch over you and be by your side when you are having a hard time. So, you can come anytime.”

Geomseong spoke calmly, and Big Sayun slightly lowered his head.

“But she…”

“Ah. Sayoon? I’m currently training at the training center. Because I overcame the wall by using the Heart Sutra. Now that my skills have improved, I’m taking a test. Would you like to go together?”

“Ah. eww. I’m fine.”

“Really? Then, take a look around Seomhwaseong Fortress. And…”

Geomseong held Sayun’s large hand. She spoke again, holding her rough, bruised hand tightly.

“For coming. Thank you so much for coming here.”

At her words, Sayun only slightly lowered her head as if she was embarrassed.

Big Sayun left Hongseongmun Gate.

It must be confusing. Because the person in front of her was a Sword Saint but not a Sword Saint.

But even so, there was no problem.

She has lived a difficult life for such a long time, so now all I have to do is help her live happily.

‘First of all, I’ll have to teach you step by step, starting with Hongseong Shingong.’

Just by checking briefly earlier, I could see that he had learned Hongseong Shingong by mixing at least five martial arts.

It’s not a particularly bad thing, but wouldn’t it be better to learn the basics of Hongseong Shingong properly?

Geomseong, who was thinking about where to start teaching, headed to the training center, where he found Sayoon sparring with Ryu Hyeon.

“Oh! Master!”

“How do you feel? Did you overcome the wall?”

“Yes!!”

Geomseong chuckled when he saw little Sayun shouting out brightly. And he stroked her cheek.

“Once you’ve finished checking things out, let’s have a cup of tea.”

“Oh. Yes!”

While Ryu Hyeon was taking care of the other students, Sayun, who had finished cleaning up the training ground, followed behind Geomseong.

When they arrived at the small garden, Geomseong poured tea for Sayun and said.

“I met her.”

“Ah… I see. thank god. As expected of you…”

“Haha. This is what Yuwol did, right? What a great person. Anyway… are you okay?”

“Even if she is another me… I am me, and she will think of herself as herself too. If you think it’s the same but different… there’s no problem. And.”

Little Sayun smiled while fiddling with her teacup.

“She should be happy too.”

“……”

“Like I’m happy…”

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Big Sayun, who came down from Hongseongmun Gate, slowly walked around Seomhwaseong Fortress. There were parts that remained in her memories, but there were also significant parts that were missing. A thick wall surrounding a castle or a commercial street.

She wandered here and there and stopped at the side of a wide road.

This is not your world.

Is it okay for me to hang out in such a peaceful place?

I don’t know where to go.

Geomseong said he could come to Hongseongmun at any time. The place where Sayoon, who is still hesitant to go there, is headed.

“Welcome! Are you the only one?!”

“Ah. Yes.”

“We will guide you to your seat.”

It was the first time I woke up.

Is it because it’s not dinnertime yet? There weren’t that many people inside the guesthouse.

It was Yohwan who approached her as she sat in a quiet corner of the guest room.

“…you.”

“Hmm… Hmm. You look a bit similar to a kid I know.”

Gray hair and light purple eyes. Even though she was more mature than Sayun, she clearly still had a little part of Sayun left in her.

That’s why Yohwan tilted his head and asked.

“So? What is your order?”

“Ah.”

Big Sayun rummaged through his pockets. There was no way she had enough money to be able to eat something at such a nice restaurant.

All the money I earned during my time as a martial artist was used for revenge or to learn weapons or martial arts.

“Ah… that. Money…”

Just as she was about to get up after realizing that what she was holding in her hand was Bangae, a lively voice was heard from the entrance of the guesthouse.

“Yohwan! I’m here! This is what you’re asking for, right?”

She was a beautiful woman with impressive red hair. Seeing her, the older Sayun took a deep breath, and Hongryeon, who had been looking at her and Yohwan alternately, tilted her head.

“Why?”

“No. Because this customer seems to be short on money.”

“Hmm…”

Hongryeon stared at her, and the older Sayoon slightly averted his gaze.

“Are you hungry?”

“…Yes? ah. That’s it.”

-Gurrr…!

Just as I was about to say no, I heard a loud cry coming from Sayun’s stomach. Come to think of it, I haven’t eaten anything all day.

In addition, as she was a big person who usually ate only cheap beef jerky or old rice, the good smell coming from the guesthouse was enough to stimulate her.

My face turns red. Hongryeon smiled leisurely at her, who lowered her head and shrugged her shoulders.

“Yohwan. Is today’s meal okay now?”

“It won’t work.”

“Give me two of those.”

Hongryeon, who spoke simply, naturally sat in front of the older Sayun. While Sayoon hesitated at her reaction, Hongryeon smiled and said.

“I will live.”

“Uh… why?”

“Just. Because you’re not like other people. ah. Come to think of it, I didn’t even introduce myself. I…”

“Hongryeon… Hong Seong-moon’s ambassador’s residence.”

“To be exact, it’s a long book.”

“Ah…”

This too is different. No, that’s not the only thing different.

Skills and atmosphere.

It has become much better than I knew.

Nevertheless, Big Sayun felt his heart warming up little by little.

Because I could see that Hongryeon was happy as well as Sword Saint.

My heart aches and at the same time, I feel a rush of warmth.

Hongryeon, who was looking at her with a smile, tapped the table and said.

“You and our youngest have quite similar vibes. The way it looks… there.”

Hongryeon raised the corners of her mouth.

“It looks like you are learning the Hongseong new technique.”

“….!!”

You can tell just by seeing. Hongryeon spoke calmly to the surprised woman.

“Sayun… right? In another world.”

“…….”

Nod. Hongryeon nodded at her as she avoided eye contact.

And while looking at the drinks and dishes that followed, he said:

“Eat.”

“…Are you not asking anything?”

“Why?”

“Uh…”

“I don’t know how you’re here, but… Yuwol must have done something.”

When he heard that person’s name, Big Sayun bit his lip slightly.

“Because he is a person who can do the unexpected. Still, I guess it’s not a bad thing.”

Hongryeon raised her chopsticks while staring straight at Sayun’s face. He then placed the large piece of meat on top of his somen on her plate and lightly handed out the dishes.

“Eat a lot.”

“…I am.”

“It doesn’t matter whether you think of me as your ambassador or not. It’s important that I think of you as Sayoon and our youngest. Take it easy. ah. And…”

“Are you here?”

“Ah!”

Hongryeon’s head lifted up. Sayoon, who was staring at the stairs with such a bright and beautiful expression, also saw there.

There was a man walking down there with a grave expression.

June.

The person who brought him to this world.

The person who allowed him to say goodbye to his teacher and sisters.

and.

A person who knows everything about himself.