episode_0063

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As a disciple of Sword Saint Na Yerin.

As a great disciple of the political faction Hong Seong-moon, it was natural for him to work for the Murim Alliance.

This was especially true as Hong Seong-moon believed that it was right to extend a hand to the powerless.

Anyway, if you belong to the Murim Alliance, you will be able to receive not only information but also support to save them.

It would not have been strange for Hongryeon, who had built up a reputation by working as a leader of the Murim League, to be given the title of inspector.

That was my first day as an inspector.

When Chakchi went to catch a snake-headed monster with three feet and four bat wings.

met her

She was an amazing woman.

He has jet-black hair and deep-set eyes.

The woman, who could tell that she was not an ordinary warrior just by looking at her elastic body, spoke confidently while wearing Moon Woljeong’s costume, which indicated that she was Hong Seong-moon’s rival.

‘Let’s have a dance.’ Called.

It was absurd.

There was a lot of work to be done in the Murim Alliance, and Hongryeon was busy visiting secret areas and slaying monsters.

However, even though he is a military officer belonging to Moonwoljeong, does he dance leisurely?

Hongryeon rejected her offer and headed to catch Chachi, who was harassing the village in the mountains.

And I saw it there.

The power possessed by the woman who initiated that strange meeting in the first place.

A warrior who pursues extreme pleasure and strikes like lightning.

It wasn’t that the spirit of victory wasn’t boiling over. Hongryeon is also a martial artist, and she clearly had a desire to compete in martial arts with a strong person of her age.

That’s why he defeated Chak-chi and pointed his sword at her, who said let’s come back and fight again.

The great disciples of Hong Seong-moon and Moon Wol-jeong, who had been rivals for a long time, aimed their weapons.

Maybe it was an unavoidable fate.

The first match was Hongryeon’s victory.

Although Chaejin was strong, he was only slightly lacking in defeating Hongryeon, who had gained experience fighting many enemies while active in the Murim Alliance.

In the end, Chaejin admitted defeat, but did not give up.

Hongryeon laughed at that passion and spirit, but she did not laugh.

Because she wasn’t free enough to continue receiving care.

Of course, it is true that her skills improved while dancing with Chae-jin, but since she had to be sick for a few days after dancing with Chae-jin, Chae-jin was not a pleasant opponent for Hongryeon.

Anyway, she had a lot of work to do.

However, if you completely destroy it, the difference between you and the opponent is only minor, and you will suffer great damage.

In the end, Hongryeon became reluctant to interact with her, and the more Chaejin became attached to her.

How long ago was that?

That’s the case just this time.

I still need to find an elixir for my youngest, so why not come and have a drink?

Considering that I was so exhausted that I needed to rest for a few days after dancing with her, I couldn’t do that.

That’s why I avoided her even when she came. There is nothing to gain, so why fight?

But now.

There is a reason to fight.

“Huuuu…”

Suppressing the inexplicable annoyance welling up in her chest, Hongryeon raised her greatsword.

At the same time, a reddish energy blooms.

The moment it landed on the great sword, Hongryeon quickly swung the great sword.

“Haaa!!”

What explodes out with a harsh roar is an enormous amount of sword energy.

Hongryeon, who destroyed the training ground by pouring out sword energy resembling red starlight, collapsed on the floor after performing her final herbivore.

Normally.

It would have been better if it had been like this.

It’s strange that my mind doesn’t relax.

“…Tch.”

Hongryeon briefly clicked her tongue and stood up.

” Ambassador’s residence!!”

Hongryeon turned her head. The one who came running was one of Hong Seong-mun’s sisters. She came in a hurry and handed out a letter.

“Moonwoljeong’s Chaejin…”

“…Haha!!”

I laughed.

There is only one line written on her letter.

‘See you at the guesthouse.’ It was.

In many ways, it was enough to make Hongryeon’s heart beat.

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The training started during the day and continued until night. When the black moon first appeared in the sky, it only moved in front of Chaejin’s eyes.

Nevertheless, there was no change in all other parts.

Only Tao.

One must hope only for the movement of the Tao and unfold the slowest method of Tao.

While practicing Dun, Chaejin’s mind was picturing the past.

I thought I had to win.

As the daughter of a disciple and a great disciple of the righteous faction Moon Woljeong, she thought she must defeat Hong Seongmun.

You must show yourself as a great disciple of Moon Woljeong.

You have to prove it.

The chains it created that tightened her body were nothing short of a curse.

That’s why she decided to join the Murim Alliance the moment she met Hongryeon.

I will definitely beat you and prove that Moon Woljeong is better than Hong Seongmun.

But it wasn’t easy.

Hongryeon has gained a lot of experience unlike herself. Moreover, it was natural that it would be difficult to win if the martial arts level was only slightly behind.

That’s why Chaejin couldn’t stop.

The chains that bound her body became a curse as she fought Hongryeon and won and lost.

A curse that will surely defeat you proudly.

Unlike me, it has become a curse that I will defeat you, who is trusted by everyone.

Therefore, Chaejin had no choice but to blindly attack Hongryeon.

“Huuuu…”

Letting out a low breath, she slowly pulled the sword. She lowered her sword, which reflected the moonlight and gave off a silver light, and looked at the sky.

White Moon.

Carry it yourself.

A month that must finally pass.

The extreme meaning of the Moonlight Taoism that I had seen from my apprentice in the past came to mind. Sun, moon, stars.

A powerful sword that can cut down the world.

A flash.

For Chae-jin, who was fascinated by it and entered the Moonlight Taoism, it was still a wall that he could not overcome.

okay. I haven’t even gotten over Hongryeon yet, so how can I get over that?

But it’s okay.

Chaejin calmly raised the sword. Unlike how I had been practicing Dun until now, the slow but clearly visible movement of the Tao splits the air.

That moment.

-Suddenly!!

A rock lying in the backyard was cut and slid off.

It’s so impressive that it’s hard to believe that it was cut without even pulling out the weapon.

Chaejin chuckled as he looked at the cross section of the rock that had flowed down.

If I were my past self, I would have had no choice but to just stare at this state.

Chaejin gently raised her head and stared into the room where the light was still on. A smile comes to the corner of my mouth when I think of the people working there.

And, my teeth grind against the rising stickiness.

Chaejin, who was biting her lip, swung the sword once again. She closed her eyes as she stared at the rock being cut down again.

The image of her next to him comes to mind.

At that moment, Chaejin trembled in extreme fear.

Rather than the fear of defeat.

Rather than the fear of being incompetent.

An even more frightening fear.

“…That’s not possible.”

okay.

Can not be done.

therefore…

Chaejin tried to silence the thoughts of continuing, and accelerated his training even more.

The letter must have arrived at Hongseongmun Gate by now.

“…Hongryeon.”

After muttering briefly, she glanced at the upstairs of the guesthouse and thought.

Definitely this time.

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The day after Hongryeon received the letter.

Thanks to the persimmon bowl and changwoongi installed in the basement of the guesthouse, the guesthouse increased in taste as the food tasted better.

Therefore, when the lunch business was over, the distressed Jeomsoi and servants closed the door of the guesthouse to rest, but today was different.

Hongryeon, the great disciple of Hong Seong-moon.

Chaejin, the great disciple of Moonwoljeong.

Because the two rivals were sitting at the same table and facing each other.

“You didn’t run away?”

Hongryeon was the first to open her mouth. Chaejin shrugged as she saw the corners of her mouth lift.

“This is where I should be. ”

The heavy air settled again. If there were guests, the air was thick and heavy enough to make you feel dizzy while eating.

Even the Jeomsoys and servants who were trying to rest had run away to other places, and there was not a single person who could bring them tea.

and.

A person who can do his job even in this heavy atmosphere has come down.

“You came earlier than expected. Would you like some tea?”

“Ah. yes. came. Hehehe. I’ll drink it well.”

Hongryeon smiled brightly and showed a shyness that did not suit her.

That’s why Chaejin was embarrassed.

Hongryeon… an honorific?

no no. You were speaking informally to him not long ago, right?

Why suddenly?

“The Murim Alliance will be shocked when they see it.”

“It’s not strange, right? Because of his age, Hong Seong-moon, and I rely on a lot of things. Now I have to change too.”

Chaejin laughed at Hongryeon, who was pretending to be relaxed, as if it were funny. Then, he grabbed Yuwol, who was leaving the car in front of Tawa, and gently brought her body to him and whispered in his ear.

“Early during training, the herbivorous diet was a little strange. When writing a positive review, the flow of inner energy…”

“Ah. exactly? Thank you.”

“Hehe. Well, with this much.”

Chaejin, who naturally accepted the whisper and slowly pulled away from him, grinned, and Hongryeon clenched her fists.

The thoughts of the two women who now thought of each other as rivals were surprisingly identical.

”This thief cat…?”

“I believe everyone knows why you two got together like this.”

When the two stabbed each other with sharp eyes, Yuwol took out the paper she had prepared.

And he gave one copy each to Hongryeon and Chaejin.

The two people who were staring at each other quickly took the paper and tilted their heads after looking at the content written in neat handwriting.

“…What is this?”

“I hope you don’t overdo it? To avoid serious injury…”

“That’s right. Even if it’s a small wound, I’ve heard that there are quite a few cases where people get seriously injured while dancing and need long-term treatment. To be honest, I don’t like that.”

“No, it’s a bimu, but it bursts and cuts.”

“Unmanned personnel should not be afraid of such things.”

The two spoke at the same time as if they were admonishing, but Yuwol was stubborn.

He just looks at them seriously.

“There are three reasons. The place where you danced in the past must have been the Murimmaeng. Since God is there, there is no danger even if you get seriously injured.”

“That’s right, but…”

“Second. They’re both people I work with. In my position as the one who has to do the notarization, if either of them gets hurt, I would be a fool who caused damage to myself. Do you want to make me like that?”

“….that.”

“…No, but.”

“Finally, the third.”

Yuwol stared straight at the two.

“I don’t want to see you two get hurt.”

“……”

“……”

Neither Hongryeon nor Chaejin could say anything. All they can do is sigh and end up breaking the oath.

After receiving the oath stamped with this sign, Yuwol calmly took it.

“When do you plan on doing business?”

“Well, is there anything that will take a long time? If you have a place, right now is okay, right?”

“Hongryeon. Are you like that too?”

“Of course.”

Yuwol nodded at the two women who responded excitedly.

“Then there is a good place. I heard that I can use the government office’s training hall for the next few days. Additionally, the government office has a clinic and medicines on hand, so even if an unavoidable injury occurs, it can be treated.”

He is a very prepared person.

When did you prepare for something like this?

How can someone like this…

The two who had been watching Yuwol blankly suddenly came to their senses.

If you have to do business today, now is not the time.

I need to relax my body a little more.

” Let’s start the off-hours around sunset. then. Let’s prepare well and see you at the government office.”

“I thought I could show you my accomplishments.”

“As I said before, that achievement. I hope I don’t have to see anything.”

This is what I heard when we met before. I don’t want to see you show your accomplishments because it would be a dangerous situation.

Hongryeon recalled those sweet words and nodded as she left, and Chaejin pointed to the pledge.

“But is that okay? Shouldn’t we at least bring a sword saint?”

“Of course, I will take you there. Not because I think you won’t be able to keep your promise, but to accurately determine the outcome of the game. I do the notarization, but my martial arts skills are weaker than those of you two, so I can’t make an accurate decision. I plan to get help from the Sword Saint for that part.”

Chaejin also just nodded and left without saying anything.

Yuwol sat alone in the guest room where the two had left and let out a heavy sigh.

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In the scenario we created, if Moon Wol-jeong and Hong Seong-moon could form an alliance, or at least create a basis for connection, there was nothing better than that.

In any case, you can use the power of not only the two superhumans, the Sword Saint and the Doje, but also the power of two powerful forces.

But I thought that was easier said than done…

It seemed like there was a possibility that it would work if done well.

Hongryeon and Chaejin, the point of contact between the two, and the jealousy and competitive spirit toward each other are directed in a positive direction.

There’s nothing better than a rival who becomes a colleague.

It would be okay if Hongryeon and Chaejin treated each other as rivals.

I looked at the pledge I received from the two earlier.

I thought there would be a backlash from both of them, but seeing that they are responding more obediently than expected, it seems like there is a possibility.

Of course, as Chaejin said, this is not compulsory, but still, would a member of the political faction say this twice?

“Ah.”

As I thought about it, it was time to get ready.

This was a very important event for me. After praying to Jesus, Buddha, and Allah, I tidied up my body and mind and headed to the government office.

The barracks inside the government office. When we arrived at the training hall, the two women were staring at each other.

And in the corner, there was Geomseong, who was watching silently with his arms crossed. When she bowed slightly, Geomseong responded by slightly bowing her head.

What I asked for… you will do it right?

“I will bite people.”

“Um.”

I raised my hand to the military officer.

Those who thought they would be able to watch the battle between two outstanding warriors, Nakil Sword Hongryeon and Wolgwangdo Chaejin, become sullen and leave. The military officer nods and lets go.

I went to the front of the training ground.

And after looking at the two in turn, I thought.

Maybe this is the last chance to change their relationship.

So, you should never fail.

Maybe it was because of the tension, but my face stiffened without me realizing it.

But there was no time to worry about that now.

The important thing is that this fight ends without anyone getting hurt.

So I looked at them with as much seriousness as I could.

both. Waiting for my signal.

both.

Maybe even the Sword Saint.

Of course me too.

All four people in this training hall were anticipating what was to come.

I spoke as seriously as I could, as if throwing a stone at the tension.

Please, keep your promise to me.

“Let’s get started.”

At the same time, the two women collided without even a roar.