Chapter v9c2

Shin Eung Dae is dispatched!

There’s a saying that a word can travel a thousand miles without legs.

Such a commotion naturally draws the attention of those around,

and it was in no time that people started to gather.

Driven by curiosity, countless people began to swarm towards the center of the disturbance, seeking its cause. Such a major event was bound to attract attention.

As more and more people crowded in, it reached a point where the local council’s control became impossible. The human barrier was on the verge of collapse under the flood of people. The bigger the event, the greater the impact, as the saying goes. Among those people were Eun Seol Ran and her escorts, Mo Yong Hwi and Na Yerin.

“Please, no more! You can’t go any further. Please turn back!”

One of the council’s warriors shouted as he physically blocked the encroaching crowd.

“Just step aside a little! We have a right to know what’s going on.”

The crowd was relentless. It’s human nature to want to do something even more when told not to. However, that didn’t mean they could let them through.

“It’s nothing, so please disperse! There’s really nothing to see.”

“Don’t joke around! How can you say it’s nothing when such a commotion has broken out? If you’re going to lie, at least make it convincing!”

“Exactly! Exactly!”

It was a continuous struggle of pushing and shoving.

However, even amidst the commotion, the council’s warriors managed to hold their ground against the flood of people. The push and pull continued between the encroaching crowd and the council’s warriors who were trying to stop them. Normally, it would be the job of the military council’s warriors to handle such matters. Complaints were inevitable.

“Damn it! Why do we have to suffer in their place?”

Resentment was naturally directed towards the military council’s warriors. The collapse of the barrier seemed inevitable. Everyone was thinking,

“Should we just let it all go?”

“Build the wall!”

At someone’s clear command, a group of warriors rushed towards the center of the chaos in an orderly fashion.

“Shin Eung Dae, charge!”

Someone from the crowd shouted.

“The direct guards of the Military Council’s leader!!!”

A stir went through the crowd.

The Shin Eung Dae were the direct guards of the Military Council’s leader, usually unseen in public. The faces that were hard to see even once were now actively involved.

The stir grew larger. The involvement of the Shin Eung Dae meant this was no ordinary matter, and everyone was certain of it. However, no one felt confident enough to break through the Shin Eung Dae’s iron wall formation and enter the scene of the incident.

Soon, those protecting and those wanting to break in began to be distinguished. The Shin Eung Dae members, indicating they would not shy away from using force, swung their arms and legs. Of course, there was no direct hitting, but it was very effective in separating people.

“Boo! That’s too much! Why use violence!”

“Right! We have a right to know!”

“What exactly is going on? The Councils should disclose it!”

Complaints from people burst out everywhere. However, the Shin Eung Dae just silently carried out their duties.

But there was one person who even the Shin Eung Dae could not stop.

That person was Eun Seol Ran, who could pass through the dual human curtain of the local and military councils without any hindrance. As she was an investigator, she was not subject to their restrictions. By tradition, no sanctions or constraints could be applied to her. She was a law unto herself at this academy, an alien presence to who no authority could apply.

It was her duty to see everything with her eyes and judge. Therefore, it was natural that she had the right to follow through.

“May I enter?”

Eun Seol Ran asked with a smile.

“Go… Go ahead!”

Despite his distorted expression, Ha Yun Myeong, the leader of the Shin Eung Dae, had no choice but to allow passage for Eun Seol Ran and her two escorts,A brief gap appeared in the iron barrier, allowing the three to enter before it closed again instantly.

Ha Yun Myeong faced the amassed crowd.

“Is there anyone else who wishes to enter?”

His voice, as he looked around sharply, was cold.

“If there is anyone else who wishes to enter, this sword is ready to sincerely accommodate you.”

A meaningful statement indicating that anyone who wanted to enter would have to fight him.

As soon as he finished speaking, the hall became silent. The murmuring stopped instantly.

No one present wanted to taste the drifting sword technique of the storm sword Ha Yun Myeong, who had won the co championship at the Samsung Martial Arts Tournament.

“The atmosphere here is no joke!”

That was Eun Seol Ran’s impression as she broke through the double layered human barrier. She had not felt a single drop of goodwill from those around her as she passed through the human barrier.

“The mood can’t be good with such an incident happening.”

Na Yerin said. Soon, the center of the incident caught her eye. Her pupils shook momentarily. ‘Maha Ryeong…’

…

And…

‘Bi Ryu Yeon!’

Why were Bi Ryu Yeon and Maha Ryeong in the midst of such chaos? She could not understand.

‘Those two have had no connection until now…’

They were people who could not be associated with each other. Naturally, they should not have seen each other’s faces until now. It had been several years since she last saw Maha Ryeong.

‘But why?’

Na Yerin’s suspicions only deepened.

“What’s going on now? What is it about that woman that’s causing everyone around to be so agitated?”

Eun Seol Ran was very curious about the situation. It seemed that an explanation was needed to understand the full story of the incident.

“Yes, who on earth is that woman? By any chance, do you know, Miss Na?”

Mo Yong hwi asked Na Yerin politely, seemingly curious himself.

“What’s happening is utterly nonsensical. It’s something I can’t understand either,” Na Yerin stated truthfully.

“Why? What’s wrong?”

“By any common sense, it’s something that should not be happening.”

“Why is that?”

Eun Seol ran asked with an innocent face.

“It’s hard to view the act of turning almost half, if not all, of the disciples of the Cheonmu Martial Arts School into enemies, as normal behavior. that woman’s position is really that significant?”

Eun Seol ran looked at Maha Ryeong with renewed interest. Of course, she was an extraordinary wielder of Qi. The problem was that this extraordinary wielder of Qi was frowning and unable to get the upper hand against Bi Ryu yeon.

“You could say that. Regardless of what anyone says, she is the precious jewel of Cheonmu Martial Arts School’s Iron Fist, Ma Jin ga, and the chief of Gun Ung Hoe, the assembly of the Eight Great Families and various smaller clans.”

Na Yerin’s explanation had Eun Seol ran’s eyes widening in surprise. It turned out she was quite an influential figure.

“Oh! Indeed, there is such a background.”

Then, the hostile reactions of those around her made sense.

“But the person confronting such a high and noble figure, I feel like I’ve seen him somewhere before, right?”

Eun Seol ran’s innocent question made both Na Yerin and Mo Yong hwi shut their mouths. Of course, it wasn’t that they didn’t recognize him. They simply didn’t want to answer.

“And that person there, frowning so fiercely…?”

Eun Seol ran’s delicate fingers pointed in a direction. There was a swordsman emitting a fierce killing intent and fighting spirit, along with his martial artist aides. Na Yerin recognized the face.

“That’s the master swordsman Furious Wind Blade Hyuk seong from the Northern Pang Family. As far as I know, he is supposed to be on duty for the chief’s bodyguard team.”

It was a simple explanation from Na Yerin.

“Oh! Then today, we might finally be able to witness the famous Northern Pang Family’s secret technique, Five Tigers Cutting Gate Sword!”

Eun Seol ran clapped her hands in pure joy.

“Huh? What did you just say…?”

Na Yerin asked cautiously, surprised by Eun Seol ran’s unexpected response.

“Oh? Did I make a mistake?”

Na Yerin was momentarily flustered by Eun Seol ran’s too peaceful and curiously filled response, which was out of place for the situation. It seemed that she had no worries or concerns about one of her escorts, Bi Ryu yeon.

‘Of course, they belong to different sides, and the flags they serve under are different, but is she completely unconcerned about his life? If not…’

Na Yerin’s gaze, sharp and glittering, was fixed on the still smiling Eun Seol ran. Her eyes began to shine with a mysterious light.

“Miss Eun, it seems you are not at all worried about Mr. Bi Ryu, are you?”

“Oh! Miss Na, it looks like you’re very worried about Mr. Bi Ryu’s well being!”

“I never said that. Please don’t misunderstand me.”

Eun Seol ran’s counter question honestly threw Na Yerin into a whirlwind of embarrassment. At once, Na Yerin strongly denied her question.

“Oh! They say a strong denial is the clearest affirmation. Do you know that saying?”

Eun Seol ran seemed to have come to her own conclusion, much to Na Yerin’s displeasure.

“I’m definitely not worried about such a careless and brash man. Worrying about such a man would be a great loss.”

Na Yerin spoke with a slightly agitated voice.

‘Why am I getting so agitated? My heart should be frozen solid by now.’

Recently, her ice cold heart had been frequently disturbed. And every time, it was related to the man named Bi Ryu yeon. This was a source of dissatisfaction for Na Yerin.

“Hehe.”

Eun Seol ran watched Na Yerin’s reaction with a slight smile.

“Why is she smiling so happily as if it’s the most fun and fun thing?”

Na Yerin did not understand Eun Seol ran’s reaction.

“Really, you know so much. How wonderful for Mr. Bi Ryu, to receive the attention of the most beautiful woman in the world, as if gathering moonlight and starlight!”

Eun Seol ran smiled broadly and nodded continuously, as if to say she understood everything and there was no need to speak further. Na Yerin grew more and more embarrassed.

‘Am I worried about that man?’

She shook her head vigorously.

‘That’s absolutely impossible! Absolutely not!’

She shouted resolutely in her heart. However, her gaze remained fixed on Bi Ryu yeon.

No matter how much she denied it, the fact that his presence was growing inside her was indisputable.

Bi Ryu yeon, enjoying the luxury of being the object of desire for many men and the simultaneous interest of two stunning beauties, continued to tighten the tension around him with his noble demeanor and silent tug of war.