episode_0040

It was awkward because the atmosphere in the room was quite heavy.

It’s strange. It’s been good lately, but the atmosphere when we gather in this room like this has always been bad.

Who did that? They say people get used to happiness. Hongryeon found it unbearably uncomfortable that the atmosphere, which had been quite calm for the past few days, had become as sharp as a knife.

“There are forces targeting Hong Seong-moon…”

It was Ryu Hyeon who muttered quietly. She shook her head with a serious expression and then glanced at Sayoon.

It’s not that I haven’t received a letter like this until now. A threat, inducement, or offer. There were many people who wanted to take advantage of Hong Seong-moon’s crisis as an excuse.

But should this document be treated the same way?

“The reliability of records is…”

My violet-colored, transparent eyes are becoming wet. Even though she was frozen and couldn’t say anything, Sayoon’s appearance was enough to tell Geomseong what she was trying to say.

trust.

Hong Seong-moon’s beloved youngest disciple trusted this letter and the person who sent it.

And it was the same for the Sword Saint.

“What do you think?”

Although the swordsman is strong, he is not used to this kind of thing. In other words, every time something like this happened, it was Hongryeon who made the decision.

If so, it will be the same this time too.

Hongryeon stretched out her hand and stared at the writing. It takes strength to hold the letter filled with information.

A heart that was broken.

My heart, which had been shaken by unfamiliar events, was recovering.

Nakil Sword. As she felt that the heart of the warrior who wielded the sword that made the sun fall was being restored, she put down the letter.

Then, he tied his hair tightly with a leather thong he took out of his pocket and spoke coldly.

“It is difficult to say that it is false.”

Even though Hongryeon trusted the contents of the letter, Sayun’s expression did not improve.

Isn’t it natural? If you trust this book, it means that it is true that there are people targeting Hong Seong-moon.

For Sayun, Hong Seong-moon is home, family, and happiness itself.

There are people aiming for that, but who would like it?

“The letters sent by ‘Uncle’ have been favorable so far. If you think about it… it would be difficult for them to try to take advantage of us. And…”

‘Uncle’ knew Hong Seong-moon’s secret that even Geomseong did not know. And he gave it to Sayun without wanting anything in return.

Considering that, we can say that this letter was sent out of genuine concern for Sayun and Hong Seong-moon.

“What is the possibility that even that was used?”

At Ryu Hyeon’s short words, Sayun held the hem of her clothes tightly. But it was a suspicion that someone had to have.

Geomseong and Hongryeon did not blame her because they did not know the true intentions of Ryu Hyeon, who called herself a villain. Just thinking about the possibilities.

“I can’t be sure because I haven’t seen him in person… but I think the possibility is low.”

“I see.”

If Hongryeon judged it that way, then so be it. Ryu Hyun nodded, and Hongryeon tapped the writing card before opening her mouth.

“There is a story that those targeting Hongseongmun are the Iron Blood Order. Master. Do you know a place called Iron Blood Order?”

Geomsung shook his head. In the past, during her travels in the martial arts world, many people died by her hands.

However, in the process, they never encountered an enemy called Sangvis.

“Then let’s move on to the next step. If the enemy comes, which way will they attack?”

“It’s written in the letter the uncle sent.”

“Even if you defend that place, it’s a problem. Unless the enemy is a fool, wouldn’t they be able to come in from any other direction if they are prepared?”

When Hongryeon tapped the book and spoke, Sayun raised her hand. Then he pointed to the map hanging on the wall.

“I heard it while patrolling the other day. A lot of government soldiers came to Seomhwachon, and they said they would be stationed here and here and here for training.”

The road leading to Seomhwachon, the road leading to Hongnyeonsan Mountain, and several other places were designated as training areas.

When Hongryeon, who had heard the story for the first time, looked at her, Ryu Hyeon supplemented the explanation.

“It is said that the Lord received more support because of the Demonic Cult’s attack last time. Well… I heard that guest owner Yoo organized it well and was able to send it to me quickly.”

If the guards are blocking you, you wouldn’t break through unless you were sane. Of course, he could take damage and collide with the coffin, but he still didn’t think he would do such an ignorant thing while dealing with Hong Seong-moon.

Then, the number of paths through which enemies can enter decreases.

Hongryeon marked the map and continued speaking.

“That’s a good thing. Is it possible to install a Jin within a clan? I think it would be better to create a welcome circle to prepare for enemy attacks. Are there any ingredients?”

“It may be a short period of time, but it can be activated.”

“There is a possibility of attracting the ears of Mt. Hongseong. Although it is not written here.”

It’s just as the swordsman said. Because there are many ears and spirits in Hongseong Mountain. They were able to follow Hong Seong-mun’s instructions to obtain the spiritual energy he was holding down.

Check the contents of the records, devise countermeasures, and consider possibilities based on the opinions presented one by one.

The meeting continued like that, and the conversation did not end until late at night.

When you have roughly finished organizing the things you need to do. Hongryeon sighed.

“Then the last one. What is the thing that the Iron Blood Order should most exclude?”

Hongryeon, Ryu Hyeon, and Sayun.

The three quickly turned their heads. Geomseong, who received all the attention from his disciples, smiled bitterly.

okay. In order to attack Hongseongmun, the first thing to rule out is Swordseong.

So, is there a way to rule out Swordsmanship?

“Disciples.”

Hongryeon briefly said one word.

The Sword Saint is so strong that it ranks among the ten fingers in the world.

Although she is clumsy in other aspects, there is probably no one more trustworthy than her when it comes to martial arts.

What is important to her is Hong Seong-moon and his students. Therefore, if you take your disciples prisoner and threaten them, you will be able to greatly reduce the power of the Sword Saint.

Perhaps this might be the only way to catch the Sword Saint.

“Except for Hongryeon, Ryuhyeon, and Hyeonhwi, we shouldn’t go out for the time being.”

“Sigh…”

Running a medicinal herb garden or collecting wild plum blossoms to make sachets.

And collecting or hunting for things like edible greens, wild herbs, and fruits to use as side dishes.

Considering that, it was not possible for all disciples to receive education only within Hongseongmun.

However, it is not easy to consider that in the current situation.

As Ryu Hyeon moaned, Hongryeon looked at her, and eventually she calmly explained the situation.

But Hongryeon’s expression only brightened.

“I think we can at least solve the food problem. There is something the hostess Yu asked for.”

Hongryeon brought up the story she heard from Yuwol today. When told that he had decided to receive Byeokgokdan, a new product made by Cheonghoe Sangdan, Ryu Hyeon once again pretended to be a villain and opened his mouth.

But Hongryeon noticed and shook her head, and she smiled bitterly.

The owner of the house, Yuwol. He was a good person even in Ryu Hyun’s own eyes, and he was never someone who would betray.

Didn’t not only Hongryeon but even the Sword Saint recognize him with respect?

Therefore, Ryu Hyeon neatly turned his attention away from the idea that Yuwol would play tricks on food.

“Then maybe we can use this to attract enemies?”

Hongryeon looked at the last part of the writing. The ‘uncle’ must have thought similarly, as it was written there that he could use his poisoned state to launch a counterattack.

“Hmm. But even with this much defense, will they attack?”

The best way to attack an enemy is when the enemy is weak. This is especially true if it is not to test one’s radish like Bimu.

“Okay. But… you wrote that their purpose is to cause Hongseongsan’s spiritual energy to run away, right? I don’t think I’ll give up… If he doesn’t come, it will just end in fuss.”

“I hope so.”

However, those in this room had a feeling that this would not end in a fuss.

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A night with a brilliant moon.

The middle-aged man with a bleak look stared straight ahead with indifferent eyes.

Among the countless corpses of monsters, the one that is barely able to survive is a monster with a long nose and the sharp teeth of a tiger.

The monster, which hates all living things and eats people, was simply terrified in front of a man much smaller than himself.

That’s because that man tore all of his colleagues to death.

-Krrr…

Excited breathing. If you don’t hit, you will get hit. In the end, the monster ignored its fear and rushed at the man.

-Chaaaa!!

Before I knew it, it was split in half by a long water sword that appeared in the man’s hand.

Blood and flesh dripping down.

When he saw that all the monsters here were dead, he slammed his water sword into the ground.

At the same time, the blood and flesh of the monster that has just died are absorbed into the water sword. No, the corpses and blood of all the monsters here were sucked into the water sword as if they were being swept away by a whirlpool.

He held out a bucket of water in front of numerous corpses and a water sword that was stained black with blood.

As the water sword was sucked into the bucket, the man spoke to a woman with a poisonous look who had approached him before he knew it.

“Joyo. Are you ready?”

“…Yes. Yang Sang-gunja Go Go-mi has already moved. We plan to poison Hongseongmun within a few days. But will she be able to do it well?…”

“The subordinate I selected. Can’t you believe my eyes?”

“That’s not true. And because of the demonic cult that attacked Seomhwachon not long ago, troops were added to the government office there… The schedule was delayed a little…”

“Delay? Are you using that as an excuse to get other guys to take over this job? No, you’re trying to get that bitch to join and steal the ball? Like before?”

A voice full of contempt and distrust is heard. The woman was startled by those words and her shoulders trembled.

“If you are at Gohwadan and Jugyeongdae, you will be able to come to the meeting place without any problem. Have you heard from them? Did you say you think you can make it on time?”

“Yes. Yes, if there are no special problems. And…”

Some negative comments started again. The man who listened for a while finally revealed his teeth.

This woman, who had come under him at the behest of a bitch who had been bickering with him about everything ever since she took on this job, was always opposing his opinions.

“Joyo. You always say negative things about what I’m trying to do. If it wasn’t for the deal I made with that bitch, I would have ripped your head out already.”

“Hi…”

“Are your negative opinions the will of your master, Iron Blood Emperor?”

Heart Witch Joyo.

She was a woman who became a public figure by killing hundreds of innocent civilians to practice her martial arts, but she had no choice but to hastily lower her head at the irritated voice of the man in front of her, the Iron Blood Beast.

I hit the nail on the head.

Her owner, the Iron Blood Emperor, failed and wanted to go under him, so he kept Zhao Yao next to him.

Even though this man knows this, the reason he is still hanging on to this day is probably because of a secret agreement between him and his master, the Iron Blood Emperor.

But no matter how much it is, if it goes too far, as he said, his head will be ripped out.

So, in order to live, you have to bow your head and lie down.

“No!! What a small person! Everything you do is for the Iron Blood Order, so how can I…!”

Hitting her head on the ground several times, she begged for forgiveness. Zhao Yao did not know that the look on the back of her head was a look of disdain.

Still, she couldn’t say anything. All they do is lie face down, wince, and beg for mercy.

The man who had been staring at her as if she were insignificant turned around.

What catches his eye are the subordinates who, unlike this woman, have sworn loyalty to him.

The man who was staring at them raised his hand.

“By destroying Hongseongmun and flooding Yeongsan, we will become the main force of the Iron Blood Order.”

“Ohhh!!”

Cheers, roars. pleasure.

Expectations for the future resonate.

The Iron Blood Beast Emperor turned around, unaware of the speed of Zhao Yao, who was lying face down and biting her lips.

“Let’s go.”

Dozens of people in black chased after him.

Only after they moved away did Zhao Yao hurriedly chase after them.

like that.

The Iron Blood Band began to advance towards Hongseongsan Mountain.

Without knowing what awaits there.