episode_0042

“This is crazy…!”

“That’s right, crazy.”

I didn’t know anything else, but I had no choice but to obediently acknowledge that one thing. As Jo-in said with a deep sense of shock, what I suggested was crazy.

What kind of general in the world would set fire to his military camp to draw out the enemies trapped in the castle?

And that’s in addition to the military supply warehouse.

So, when I responded in that way, did he feel some kind of hope from my remarks? Jo-in’s face, who was looking at me as if I were looking at him like something golden, brightened up, albeit slightly.

It’s like, ‘Well, that’s right! As if to say, ‘There’s no way a student I taught myself would do such a crazy thing!’

Of course, even if Jo In’s reaction was like that, I had no intention of changing my words now.

“Well, then…?”

“But aren’t there times in life when you just have to close your eyes and commit something crazy even if you know it’s crazy?”

So I said, ‘You won’t do that, right? As I spoke firmly to Jo-in, who had an expression on his face that looked like he was saying, ‘I just did it once…?’, Jo-in’s eyes widened significantly.

I left Jo-in behind, who looked as if he had been betrayed by me, and secretly turned to Hwang Bo-sung, who could be said to be the owner of this military camp.

“Of course, this is only when Commander Jungnang gives permission.”

Anyway, there is no answer in this situation,

I wonder if it occurred to me that it might not be a bad idea to listen to my opinion, which appears to represent those who came as volunteers.

Hwang Bo-sung seemed to be thinking for a while, then looked straight at my face and asked a question.

“···What exactly are you drawing?”

“Didn’t I tell you, I’m going to burn down that military warehouse over there and bring out the guys trapped in the castle?”

“The enemy general is quick-witted and will not be fooled by such an obvious decoy.”

“If that is the problem, wouldn’t it be okay to set the stage so that anyone watching can’t help but be fooled?”

They said the day I was going was market day, but the situation wasn’t that bad.

“According to the military history I read, climate is also important when using chemical engineering.”

“···.”

“With that in mind, this is a question for you, but what do you think about the climate here in Yeongcheon, Mr. Jungrang? ”

“Except for the wind blowing a little hard, it’s nothing specialㅡ”

“That’s right. The wind is very strong. Like a blast.”

Was that enough to make you understand what I was trying to say?

Hwang Bo-sung, who was looking at me with suspicious eyes, momentarily widened slightly.

He caught her gaze and added with a slight smile.

“Isn’t it very natural and common for a temporarily erected structure to collapse due to a sudden gust of wind?”

What if we open fire?

Those who stay locked in the castle will never come out.

Instead of crawling out of the castle, they’ll lock the door even tighter and point their fingers while laughing, saying that the government soldiers must have finally gone crazy because they can’t get their way.

But… what if it looks like the fire started by accident? Will he still insist on staying locked up in the castle?

Perhaps he would stand on the castle wall, looking at our camp, which was in confusion due to a sudden fire, and mutter something like, ‘What if we launch a surprise attack at this gap…?’

It seemed like a few preparations were needed to make it like that.

Isn’t there a saying that success depends on the details?

“Would you like to talk in more detail after we move to the barracks that Commander Jungrang is using?”

“Eeh…?”

No, why is your face suddenly blushing?

Why are you swallowing your saliva until you make a gurgling sound?

I suddenly became a little anxious.

I felt a chill running down my spine, as if a bug had stuck to my back, and I felt like I shouldn’t ignore this warning.

“···There is a saying that if you want to deceive your enemy, you must first deceive your allies. In that sense, please join us and join us.”

“That. russia. you. peel! You’re saying you’re a teacher and not a joiner?!”

“Also… Myojae, you too.”

“Heung.”

That was why I calmly but urgently called the two people who were dispatched with me.

Just like that… the four of us, including Hwang Bo-sung, who had a somewhat regretful look on his face, put their heads together and had intense meetings, and the curtain rose on a more sophisticated self-chemistry plan.

*****

‘person who is abnormal.’

That was the essence of the man Ha Hoo-yeon and Su-hyeon she saw.

The impression I had upon seeing Soo-hyun not even blinking as if it was a big deal even after hearing Wonyang’s words, which were enough to be punished for treason, became even stronger after this incident.

Even though they were much larger in number, they would set fire to the friendly camp to force out the enemies, who chose to stay inside the castle to waste time.

Even when I think about it again, it was a plan that could be described as ‘crazy’, so I couldn’t help but be curious about it. I wonder if it is possible for a person to come up with such a ridiculous plan on the spot, given what they think about on a daily basis.

I was already planning to find out what kind of person he was and whether he was someone I could trust like Aman said, but that was why I couldn’t delay that work any longer.

“in.”

“Oh, Myojae unnie.”

In fact, it was for that purpose that the man named Su-hyeon secretly visited Jo-in, who was working hard with the soldiers under his command to complete what he called a ‘stage’.

“What are you doing here?”

So, I went to visit her… but for some reason, my mouth couldn’t drop as I faced those indigo eyes that seemed innocent at first glance.

“···I was wondering if there was anything I could help with.”

It was precisely because of that point that I started to change my tone… The other person was extremely perceptive, which did not match the innocent and innocent-looking eyes.

“Are you doing this because of your disciple?”

“···!”

A wry smile spread across the other person’s face as he reflexively sucked in a sigh of relief when he was caught off guard by a single punch that pierced his lungs deeply.

It was a bitter smile, as if he was saying he knew it would happen.

“I already knew that Myojae thought you were untrustworthy.”

“Is it obvious like that?”

There was an order from Aman not to cause trouble among the armed forces, so I had been relatively restrained recently.

Still, does it really stand out to that extent?

“Of course.”

A question I asked just in case,

What came back as an answer made my face flush with anger.

As he walked away in embarrassment, the bitter smile on Jo In’s face became even darker.

“I understand that Myojae finds it difficult to trust you, as we have only known each other for a short period of time, but you are a trustworthy person.”

“Ah, um…”

“I often do unexpected things, but that’s the essence, and… I’m as sincere toward Aman as I am toward you or Wonyang.”

As I looked at Jo In’s face despite the embarrassment of those words flowing into my ears, I could see that something else had taken over instead of a bitter smile. Should I say that it is a smile that looks similar to a bitter smile, but is much closer to self-deprecation.

With that on his face, Jo In muttered something softly.

“···That’s why I feel jealous.”

“Huh? What?”

“Oh, no!”

“I think I just said something…”

“Ah, it’s nothing?!”

Seeing him deny it so vehemently, it seems like he was clearly muttering something.

What on earth was he muttering to himself that made his face turn so bright red that he didn’t know what to do?

It must have been a moment I was secretly curious about.

“Join!”

A familiar voice rang from behind.

He was shaking his shoulder as if he had been caught stealing. Fortunately, he wasn’t even paying attention.

Su-hyeon appeared, waving a palm-sized piece of paper with something written on it, and rushed towards Jo-in.

“Disciple? What was going on here at this time… weren’t you in a meeting with Chief Jungrang?!”

Was he happy about Soohyun’s visit?

Jo In’s face suddenly had a bright and cheerful smile that reminded her of her usual self.

It must have happened while I was taking in the sight that had suddenly unfolded before my eyes.

Su-hyeon held out a palm-sized piece of paper in her hand towards Jo-in.

“Look at this, there is a message from Aman.”

“Do you mean…?”

“Yes, the operation has finally begun.”

Two days later, fireworks erupted in the middle of a military camp where red flags symbolizing the imperial family were hung here and there.