episode_0064

A great sword being thrust out and a sword being swung. The destructive power created when the two weapons collided was unusual. The reason I didn’t get caught up in the aftermath was probably thanks to the Sword Saint who stood in the corner and lightly waved his hand to create a surprise.

“What do you think?”

Crash, crash, crash.

The clash between the two was so intense that you thought it was a good thing that it bit people.

Despite this, neither one of them backs down.

I thought it was strong, but was it that strong?

To be honest, I couldn’t help but be a little surprised because I’d never seen either of them fight with all their might.

“You can say it is from the White Middle Ages.”

Geomseong said calmly and then slightly twitched his eyebrows. And lightly touch your hand.

Perhaps because of the clash of energy that occurred every time the two clashed their weapons, the training ground was destroyed here and there and they were flying around.

The mayor told me not to worry about repair costs, but I still have to add some.

“I thought it would be a bit gentle, but…”

“I’m doing it gently.”

“Huh? Are you serious?”

“Hmm. There hasn’t been a single proper herbal diet yet. You’re just fighting based on your individual skills.”

Even in a fight like that, Geomseong responded calmly. When I glanced at her like that, I couldn’t help but be impressed. After all, you are a swordsman.

“By the way… I heard you spoke to the two of them.”

“What do you mean?”

“I hope you don’t get seriously hurt.”

“You’re not fighting monsters or demonic religions, much less the enemy, so why fight while getting hurt?”

Geomsung looked up at me. She, who was a head shorter than me, looked at me with deep eyes and then shook her head.

“…It’s so deep. That’s right. There is no reason to fight while getting injured.”

“If the Sword Saint meets his apprentice, will he fight like that?”

“Probably not. Because the apprentice knows that too. When we really need to clash weapons.”

Geomseong paused for a moment and exhaled calmly.

There was no emotion in her voice.

“To cut each other’s throats.”

So you’re saying you don’t care if it’s an injury or something?

I stared at the Sword Saint and then looked away again.

“Looks like I’ll be using a herbal diet from now on. If you need an explanation, I’ll give it to you.”

“Please.”

“Hmm. Ryeon is preparing Changyu Sword, the second half of Hongseong Shingong, and Chaejin is trying to use Manse.”

Changyugeom and Manse are both strong herbivores. You’re using that? As I looked at him in surprise, Geomseong chuckled.

“Changyu Sword is an attack that gathers sword energy and cuts as if it were opening the sky. And Manse is a kind of defensive technique that uses the sword to repel enemy attacks. Of course, a counterattack is possible, so don’t take it easy.”

“Are you okay?”

“It’s okay because I don’t have anything to live for. If it is dangerous, I will invade.”

“Thank you. For causing you trouble.”

“Mmm. I had to compete someday. Thanks to you, I saved unnecessary blood.”

Nothing much was said after that. Geomseong occasionally explained herbivorous food, and I just nodded.

How long has it been like that? It wasn’t until they exchanged attacks more than a dozen times that a real change occurred in the two.

Herbivore was becoming more and more sophisticated.

“Hmm…”

“Based on so far, who do you think will win?”

“Still Baekjung. Ryeon has gotten a lot stronger… Chaejin is also amazing. Maybe it’s because I realized how slow I am, so I’m catching up quickly.”

“Is that so?”

“In the end, the winner will be the one with a strong heart.”

In other words, the Sword Saint does not know the outcome of this round. Then I have nothing to say…

“I hope neither of you get hurt.”

“That’s right.”

Even though the setting sun completely disappeared and darkness subsided, the fight between the two did not stop.

And then, they both start shaking at the same time.

“Tsk tsk.”

You feel a lack of inner strength.

Even though it was clear that they would collapse from exhaustion if they continued like this, the two did not stop.

I looked at Geomseong, but she just watched calmly.

“It will be over soon.”

-Chaaeaeaeang!!

The great sword and the sword collide. At the same time, two weapons were thrown away.

But both of them seemed to know it and were raising their fists.

-Ugh!

-Whoops!!

A fist thrust into each person’s chest.

Geomseong, who was watching them both slowly collapse from the shock, let out a low laugh.

“They are very poisonous.”

“Hahaha…”

Is it a draw in the end? Since both of them were broken, I tried to approach them, but Geomseong raised his hand to block me.

“Yaaaa!!”

“Haaaa!!”

He has no strength and cannot use herbivory properly. It was obvious that they were both exhausted, but their eyes showed strong will.

Are you really trying to see the end?

While watching the two, I spoke to the Sword Saint.

“If this continues, won’t something really big happen?”

In difficult situations, even if you make a mistake, you will be hooked.

No matter how expert you are, if you fight like that and your strength is almost exhausted, I thought you should stop him.

But even so, Geomseong was in the position of just watching.

and.

dump.

In the end, the two were exhausted and even dropped their fists. But the fact that they are glaring at each other doesn’t change.

Is this the only way to change their relationship?

“I guess I should finish it soon.”

As if he thought it had no meaning anymore, Geomseong stepped forward. Only after seeing her walking did Hongryeon and Chaejin stop extending their fists towards each other.

In fact, it looks like he doesn’t have the strength to attack anymore.

“We will both know who won.”

“…Joe, just a little more.”

“I can win…”

I don’t think I know.

Geomseong’s eyes wavered as if he was a little embarrassed by the two’s reactions, but he tried to hide his expression.

I shrugged my shoulders as they spoke weakly.

It was true that both were bleeding here and there.

There were cuts and a little swelling, but it wasn’t something that would be considered unacceptable considering the fight we had just had.

“Now. Let’s stop now and get treatment. I will call the congressman.”

“…Do I need to get treatment here?”

Hongryeon spoke weakly in a trembling tone, as if her tongue wasn’t working properly, and Geomseong laughed.

“Okay. After receiving simple treatment, I returned to my clan…”

“…a guest cup.”

huh?

A guesthouse?

My guest cup?

As I looked, Hongryeon nodded.

“I want to rest in the guest room. Can’t it?”

“…No, why did you leave the clan alone and live in a strict stranger’s guesthouse.”

“M… No.”

Hongryeon smiled faintly and lowered her head at Geomseong’s uneasy words.

Geomseong looked at me intently. Why do you see it that way?

I looked at Chaejin, but she didn’t even move. It looks like Geomseong stopped him and fainted after a while, as he was keeping his head down in the same position as before.

“It’s not a stranger… Well, it’s not wrong.”

“Haha…”

“Then, I will move the two of you to the guest room.”

“Yes. Please.”

***

lost.

I lost.

Hongryeon came to her senses but could not even open her eyes and barely suppressed the tears that were welling up in her eyes.

Of course, the teacher, Geomseong, said that it was a draw, but if we were to analyze the actual fight, there were more effective hits than Chaejin.

If it hadn’t been for what Yuwol said in advance, I would have definitely collapsed first.

No, apart from that, isn’t this an island village?

They say that even a mutt can take advantage of the living room, but it’s a draw in Seomhwachon, where Hongseongmun is located.

I lost.

iced coffee.

I told him that much.

Even if I didn’t use what I realized last time…

What is lost is lost.

I can’t raise my face or open my eyes.

My body hurts, but it’s just a few blows.

To this extent, you can get better by just eating a few times and applying some medicine.

But what about the heartache?

Hongryeon was defeated.

That too to Chaejin.

I felt like my heart would break from the shame of losing in front of my teacher and him.

Then, something cool touched her face.

It’s a rough hand. Hongryeon gently opened her eyes at that feeling, and a man came into her field of vision.

It was June.

Hongryeon was so scared when she saw him that she closed her eyes again. And after mumbling his lips for a long time, he finally managed to spit it out.

“…I lost.”

Yuwol responded to her weak voice in a low, pleasant voice.

“It was a draw. The Sword Saint said the same thing.”

“But…”

“The important thing is that you kept your promise to me.”

Hearing Yuwol’s voice, Hongryeon closed her eyes tightly.

He is truly a great person.

My heart, which felt like it was about to break just a moment ago, was easily healed with just a few words.

Hongryeon hurriedly grabbed his hand when he tried to take his hand away after applying the medicine to her face.

“Don’t go…”

“I won’t go. After all, this is my guesthouse.”

“I won’t lose next time…”

“Do you really have to view this match as a competition? How about something else?”

“…Which one?”

“Tell each other’s strengths.”

“…Who is it? Chaejin’s?”

What is there to praise about that cat-like girl?

Of course, I know well that Chaejin is pretty, has a nice body, long arms and legs, and has a gregarious personality. Also, since he is the great disciple of Moon Woljeong, he must have a lot of money.

But other than that, what else is there to praise?

But there was dissatisfaction in his voice. Anything other than weird things like complimenting? What is there?

hmm…

She grinned, feeling the warmth in her hand. It hurts a little, perhaps because my lip was slightly torn.

Still, it was okay.

Another way?

then…

What about who gets closer to him?

“…Will you allow it as long as it’s not a secret?”

“Anything.”

“That word. Can’t I turn it back?”

Only then do I feel relieved. Hongryeon slowly fell into sleep, feeling the touch of a hand being held in her own.

Even if it’s for his own feelings, which are bigger than his jealousy and desire to win.

This strengthens my resolve to never give up.

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.

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lost.

I lost again.

I thought I could win this time.

But I could clearly see it.

I lost.

No matter how dangerous the move was, the same goes for Hongryeon.

Then it is true that I lost.

That’s because Hongryeon opened her eyes before she lost consciousness.

In the end, victory belongs to those who remain standing.

What does this look like?

He trusted me.

He told me that he was proud that Chae learned Tai Chi.

And yet…

I couldn’t come to my senses due to the rising sense of shame and shame.

I can’t tell you that I woke up lying in bed without even being able to open my eyes.

At that time, something cool was being applied to the scars on her face.

When I gently opened my eyes, it was him.

A person who is his student and who trusted him.

As soon as he saw that, Chaejin closed his eyes tightly.

“Are you awake?”

“…Yes.”

“The Sword Master said it was a draw.”

“…I lost.”

I had no choice but to tell the truth.

If I rely on that kindness, I might collapse.

“No. It was a draw. The outcome of this meeting is decided by the Sword Saint. Whatever you think. The conclusion is a draw.”

“…But if it wasn’t for the guest’s conditions.”

“Even if such conditions existed, it does not change the result. I’ll tell you clearly right here and now. It was a draw.”

Chaejin closed her eyes tightly at his assertion. And, in the end, I nodded.

If he is, then so be it.

This is something that someone who trusts me said, so I can’t help but believe it.

“…I won’t lose next time.”

“Still, I don’t want to see the two of them fighting. Couldn’t the next match be something a little different? Praise each other’s strengths…”

“…Don’t say anything strange. Um… ah.”

Compliment me?

Ugh. Is there anything I can praise that fox-like girl?

Of course, she’s pretty, honest, and good at cooking, making clothes, and doing handicrafts. And I saw you cleaning the Murim Alliance office the other day, so you’re good at cleaning, too.

But isn’t that all?

So that’s ridiculous…

“…Hehe.”

“What’s so funny?”

“Ah. no. no. I just remembered something good.”

Chaejin grinned. I thought about Yuwol’s face, which I couldn’t see because my eyes were closed, but I could easily draw it.

So how about a competition to see who can sit next to him first?

I have confidence.

Because she is at Hongseongmun, and she can be by his side anyway.

So, we can approach you under more favorable conditions.

Chaejin said with a smile on her lips.

“Can you win with something other than a fight? all right. I will do that.”

“Thank you for that.”

“Nothing to say. It’s between us, right?”

“Huh? uh. Well, that’s right.”

“Hehehe…”

Chaejin closed his eyes, looking forward to a new fight starting tomorrow.

Is it because the battles that must be fought from now on are not driven by the desire to be recognized as before?

I could feel the warmth in a corner of my heart, which had been chained and cold.