episode_0019

I offered to prepare a room for her again, as she looked even more saddened by the way she skillfully lit a bonfire and prepared a bed, just as I had done.

However, Sayun and Yuhee refused, feeling even more sorry for causing them to worry.

It’s not fun for kids to be stubborn.

It’s good not to take other people’s consideration for granted, but it’s a bit sad that this guy is so cruel.

“By the way, how about Oh Geum-hee?”

In any case, I couldn’t let a good opportunity to talk to Sayoon go to waste.

So, after setting up a few torches in the backyard to keep it warm, I made some tea.

Sayun probably thought this was okay, sitting in front of the bonfire, wrapped in an old blanket that seemed to have been brought from Hongseongmun, and accepting the tea I gave her. Yuhee smiled and declined, then began to meditate.

“Are there any difficult parts?”

“It’s not particularly difficult.”

“Good. It’s not easy for me to learn Hongseong Shingong.”

Sayun slightly stuck out her tongue and smiled awkwardly before moving her gaze to the bonfire. Watching the crackling bonfire, she sighed softly.

“I’m worried because expectations are being placed on a child like me who is very lacking. Because I haven’t taken elixirs or trained since I was young like them.”

“I see.”

“The Ambassador said that the reason he left this time was because of me.”

Know. But I knew that what Sayun wanted now was silence, so I just kept my mouth shut and nodded.

Was it correct?

Sayun held the teacup with both hands and sipped a little.

“Can I grow to the point where I can satisfy them?”

It seems like it wasn’t really easy to learn the voice command.

I got up from my seat after catching a glimpse of Sayun’s eyes shaking as they were focused on the bonfire.

“Well. But Nakilgeom believed in you and left to support you. Wouldn’t it be better to trust Nakil Sword, who trusts you, rather than trusting yourself? Of course, that doesn’t mean you don’t need to believe in yourself.”

I stirred the bonfire with a poker. Sparks fly, and the yam and chestnuts that were put in earlier, well-roasted, come rolling out.

After letting them cool down properly, I gathered the campfire together again.

“And you also told me. Dropping water breaks through a rock. Just keep trying steadily.”

“That’s right…”

When the eyes that had been staring at me for a moment returned to the campfire, I poked the yam with a branch and held it out to her.

” Eat it as a late night snack.”

“Oh. It’s okay…”

“Hemp is not that expensive. I bake a lot so I can eat it all by myself.”

“Uh. that. Yes, thank you.”

” Sojeo Yoo, stop pretending to meditate.”

“Huh? Hehehe. How did you know?”

Yuhee, who was sitting cross-legged with her eyes closed, smiled awkwardly and stood up. I held out a yam to her as she approached me and responded by peeling the roasted chestnuts with a small knife.

“My eyebrows were twitching and my legs were shaking. What kind of meditation.”

“Eh… hehe.”

Yuhui scratched the back of his head. When she smiled awkwardly and started munching on the roasted yam.

A voice was heard from above.

“It looks like you have time to play late at night. I should have done it again earlier.”

And then jump.

This time I wore my pants properly. It’s not Moon Wol-jeong’s clothes, it’s just everyday clothes, but because she has such a great body, those pants look good on her.

She came next to me, moving her long legs, and gently put her hand towards the roasted chestnuts I had peeled.

“Just one price…”

“No, it looks hot so I’m going to cool it down.”

“I’m just kidding, so just eat it.”

“Ehe.”

He grins and puts the roasted chestnuts in his mouth and begins to munch on them. Chaejin, who ate the roasted chestnuts I peeled and then forgot the yam and chestnuts herself as if that wasn’t enough, said casually to Sayun.

“Always be suspicious. Always be alert. Always think.”

“Yes?”

“Hesitation disappears when you know how to see the essence.”

“…Thank you.”

“Although Moon Woljeong and Hong Seongmoon are rivals, we have come together under the name of the political faction.”

Then he became proud and showed an arrogant attitude.

“So, I can at least teach my juniors who want to work hard.”

“Oh…”

“Oh…”

“Oh…”

Me, Sayun, and even Yoohee.

As the three admired her, she became even more proud.

When you look at him like this, he really seems like a great expert of his political faction.

It would be even more so if it weren’t for the soot on my face from eating roasted chestnuts and yam.

“Please wipe yourself before talking.”

I held out the handkerchief I had kept in my pocket.

Chaejin must have noticed it only then and wiped her face in embarrassment. When she became the face of an arrogant master again, Yu-hee looked at us in amazement.

“But Sojeo Chae and Guest Master Yoo seem quite close, right?”

Chaejin and I looked at each other and said clearly.

“That can’t be possible.”

Because we are just bound by a contract.

I looked at her blankly and then turned my eyes to Sayoon.

She must have been thinking about what Chaejin said earlier, but she didn’t say anything and just stared at the bonfire.

“Amazing concentration… That’s great. Hong Seong-moon’s Yoo So-jeo there?”

“Yes?”

“Hongryun said you went to get an elixir for him, right?”

“Yes.”

“Umm… Maybe I should get some elixir for my younger brother… But he’s still so cheap…”

I think I was quite stimulated by the sight of him focusing so much on just a few words.

Chaejin put down the rest of the night and headed to the corner. Then I sat cross-legged and closed my eyes.

No, is it okay for a bodyguard to do this or that?

I looked at her and Sayoon and then turned to Yoohee, and she seemed to find the situation awkward as well so she just closed her eyes.

Hey.

But he couldn’t touch Sayoon, who was focused.

I looked at her for a while and then went into the room.

Please, I hope you get something out of it.

A considerable amount of time has passed since the dog was discovered.

Other than a few more stray dogs being discovered and a few officers receiving minor injuries, there has been no particular problem so far.

At least, as patrols were strengthened and Hongseongmundo were included in the patrols, the damage was gradually reduced, and not even a stray dog was seen for the past few days.

Is that why?

The initial sense of alarm encroaching on Seomhwachon was gradually decreasing.

“Yes. Like that.”

Of course, even if that was the case, the escort did not stop.

Even though I was on rotation, there were days when Sayun was in charge of my escort, so I hope Mabok doesn’t keep getting discovered. I even thought about it.

Of course, that shouldn’t be the case.

I received help in training Oh Geum-hee from Sayoon, who was assigned to guard this rotation. I guess it was definitely energy, but my entire body felt energized.

In addition, I receive daily training from Tai Chi instructor Chae Jin, and I feel like my body is in much better shape than before.

Chaejin told me, who finished training a few days ago, that if I continue to practice like this, my dantian will be built…

Well, that’s not important.

What’s important is that Sayun’s expression gets darker as the days go by.

“It looks like you have a lot of worries these days.”

“Haha… I can’t avoid the eyes of the guest. yes. Because I still haven’t realized Yoo Seong-kwon’s true intention…”

In my own way, I wrote down topics for her to gain enlightenment and sent them to her in a letter… but is that not enough?

Tsk, if Hongryeon had been by my side at a time like this, I would have guided her.

This is why self-study is difficult.

“I think I’ve almost got the hang of it… the last one is a little…”

It was then.

-Beep!! bang!! Beep! bang!! Beep! bang!!

A strong explosion sound echoing from quite far away.

What is surprising is that the explosions came from different directions.

Sayoon and I turned our heads, and Ryu Hyeon, who was looking at the goods from the store, hurriedly came out.

“What does this mean?”

At the same time, it was Chaejin who jumped down from above. Wearing tight-fitting Moonwoljeong clothes and carrying a long sword, she was not the somewhat dazed-looking woman she had appeared to be before.

What is revealed in the sharp eyes is ferocity. Contained in the firmly exposed muscles is the power of someone who can cut down everything.

And, a firm spirit that can gently control it.

A first-class warrior was standing in front of me.

“The fact that it exploded like this means that it was not just one Mabok…”

“Then there is only one thing for you to do. Come and destroy it.”

The soldiers are tired right now, but they are unable to train properly because they have to keep coming down from Hongseongmun Gate.

My goal is to prevent the extinction of Hongseongmun.

Therefore, we need to end this situation quickly, and to do so, we must catch Mabok.

I feel sorry for not being able to see Sayoon often, but that can’t be helped.

“Ah. Of course!!”

The moment he received my permission, Chaejin disappeared. As he opened his light attack and disappeared into the distance in an instant, Ryu Hyun also raised his weapon.

“Sayoon! Just in case, stay here with the guest.”

“Yes!!”

As Ryu Hyun also opened his eyes and walked away in an instant, Sayun glanced at me.

“You don’t look good. Do not worry. Nothing will happen. Not only Sister Ryu, but Chae Sojeo is also strong…”

It was then.

A masked person wearing black clothes slowly walked through the entrance to the backyard connected to the outside.

“No, what…”

Sayoon took a step forward at his sudden appearance.

That’s because the man in black was radiating quite an intense murderous spirit.

Perhaps, he came here while waiting for Chaejin and Ryuhyeon to leave.

“Housekeeper June. Is that right?”

It was a bleak voice. The man in black stared at me with ice-cold eyes and slowly pulled out the sword hanging behind his waist.

“If you go with me, I will save your life.”

“Who are you and are you targeting Mr. Yu?”

The man in black didn’t answer, but at least I knew who the author was.

Because of the skull symbol on that person’s chest.

Those with that pattern in Heavenly Moon are a group of swordsmen called the Magoldan (魔骨團) who appear as enemies.

If you catch those guys, you can get that emblem, and if you collect it later and take it to the Murim Alliance, you can get a reward.

By the way, looking at that symbol on the chest, they are the lowest rank…

Still, it’s hard to ignore.

“Be careful. author. Because it will be stronger than Gakjun.”

Even if he is the weakest member of the Magoldan, he is one step ahead of Gakjun.

“As expected, he is the richest person in Seomhwachon. You have a great eye for people. Gaekjun is like nothing to me.”

Lee Chae shines in his eyes. Well, there’s nothing particularly surprising about it. Still, it wouldn’t be a bad idea if this could catch my attention and alert me.

“Phew…”

Sayoon began to slowly inhale and exhale. The real sword was pulled out before I knew it. Even in front of a sword flashing with sharp anticipation, the Magol member simply aimed the dagger without any hesitation.

“That proud Hongseong Shingong. I can see it today.”

Wow. Isn’t it a bit out of conscience to say that to Sayoon, the youngest, rather than Hongryeon?

I want to see the faces of that damn parent.

“Stay behind.”

Sayun was shooting out at a rapid pace, and her sword was fast enough, perhaps because she wanted to give it her all from the start.

but.

-Chaae Aeng!!

Sayun’s sword soars into the sky with a sharp sound of metal. Without Sayoon being surprised at the twisted direction of the sword attack aimed at her neck, the masked man raised his foot and kicked Sayun.

Ugh. The moment Sayun fell to the floor with the sound of leather popping, he threw the dagger at me.

avoided.

Chae-jin and Sayun, if they hadn’t trained with Hong Seong-moon’s instructors who came to protect them, they would have gotten stuck in the shoulder.

Anyway, I avoided it.

I’m not good at counting, but I learned it from an instructor at Ilta and I think I should avoid this.

The man in black who saw that was taken aback, looked at me, licked his lips, and then spoke shakily.

“…June according to information. I heard you can’t use martial arts.”

“I need to update that information. And now!!”

“What?!”

I looked behind him and shouted. The masked person reacted to that and looked back.

In the back, there was only Jeomsoi standing awkwardly holding a broom.

“Such a dog…!!”

-Hook!!

And Sayoon, who was lying on the floor, took advantage of that opportunity and jumped up and quickly swung his sword.

The guy who thought he had been defeated with the previous blow was unable to block the attack, and in the end, Sayun’s sword was able to pierce his chest.

“Wow…!!”

Blood being vomited. Face turning pale.

I laughed as I saw him slumped down, probably because his legs were weak.

This can’t happen.

I spoke leisurely, watching the astonishment and absurdity in the Magol member’s eyes gradually disappear.

“If you look away when fighting, you will use it.”

“How…”

His eyes turn to Sayoon. It was a question with the meaning of how could it already happen when it was hit correctly?

Honestly, I was a bit surprised too.

I caught his attention when I saw the life in her eyes as she fell after being hit.

As I looked at him in puzzlement, Sayun smiled, rubbing her hand with her hand as if her chest was still hurt from being hit.

“Actually, there is also something that someone else said…”

Because it’s someone else.

I go?

It must be me, right?

“I thought something like this might happen, so I learned a little about Hongseong’s self-defense techniques from Sister Ryu Hyeon.”

haha. That was really good.

I suppressed my desire to pet her with superhuman patience.

“Anyway, it seems like I’m not the only one they’re targeting… The villagers could also be in danger.”

Sayoon’s complexion darkens as if she realized this.

Why is that? There’s no way I don’t know what she’s thinking right now.

Should we safely wait here for others to come? Or will he go help other dangerous people in the village?

Earlier, Ryu Hyeon instructed Sayun to stay by my side.

I opened my mouth to help her who was conflicted because of that.

“I plan to go out and help those I can. Where… shall we go together?”

“If the guest owner allows it.”

Her eyes were shining.

Even though she was the youngest of Hong Seong-moon, she did not seem to have any doubts about the cooperation of those who learned radishes to help those who did not.

iced coffee.

This is what I and we like.

Even in times of hardship and adversity.

Even in the midst of unreasonable pain inflicted on oneself.

We, the 50 million Sayundan, supported this cause because we did not give up until the end.

then.

“Then I should go.”

There is no reason not to allow it.