episode_0067

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Dreams are always sweet, but ultimately vain.

Therefore, rather than settling for the dream, people healed their hearts with the world shown by the dream and then lived in reality.

But if a person cannot find stability even in that dream, what on earth should he or she rely on?

Sword Saint Na Yerin’s dreams have always been dark since that day.

Before that day, I was so happy in reality that I definitely didn’t dream.

her birthday.

The day when everyone in the clan blessed him.

That night was the beginning of a nightmare that the Sword Saint could not erase.

That’s why the nightmare was always the same.

Hongseongmun is visible in front of her as she walks out of the darkness.

And blood.

Sajeodo, Samaedo, and Sasukdo.

What you see at the end of the place where everyone is lying down, vomiting blood, is Seonggwan, the building where Hong Seong-mun and Jang Mun-in stay.

There was always a woman sitting in front of it.

It was a woman with jet black hair. A woman with impressive red blood stains remaining on Hong Seong-moon’s flowing uniform.

The thing in the frozen eyes between the disheveled hair was fatigue.

And glad.

But Geomseong couldn’t smile at her.

I always smiled at her.

I always respected and followed her.

Just seeing her teacher lying down in front of her made Geomseong unable to even make an expression.

Just one word she said.

“…Why?”

It continued like that. Even though he knew this was a dream, Geomseong always asked.

and.

The answer is.

He never returned to Na Yerin.

“……”

Geomseong slowly opened his eyes and looked around. Her place is a small garden inside Hongseongmun Gate.

In fact, it was like a yard that was embarrassing to call a garden.

If you’re talking about a garden, shouldn’t there be some decent plants?

However, the only things here are weeds and wild flowers whose seeds have already taken root.

Nevertheless, Geomseong liked this place.

Because I’ve been like that since I was young.

She looked around with blank eyes, as usual, and lowered her head again.

It’s already been a long time, but what happened back then still left a deep scar etched in the Sword Saint’s heart.

And, that scar.

That day.

As his birthday approached, his appearance became more and more hideous.

“Master!!”

Geomseong, who was lost in thought while looking at his hands, slightly raised his head.

The person who approached her as she sat on a chair in the garden was none other than Sayoon.

He was the last disciple of Hong Seong-moon.

The qualifications are good, and the mentality is also great.

This child will be able to carry on Hongseong’s wishes without difficulty.

Geomseong extended his hand towards the gray-haired girl who approached him and smiled brightly.

“Yes?”

Sword Saint extended his hand to the girl who approached her in confusion.

And stroke it slowly. Sayun was taken aback when Geomseong smiled at the corners of his mouth as he felt the gray hair tangled between his fingers as soft as fur.

“Oh. Yes, thank you.”

“Okay. What’s going on?”

“Ah. Because it’s time to eat.”

“Has it already happened like that…”

These days, it’s hard to feel the passage of time.

I knew why.

Because that day is approaching.

Because the scar keeps showing itself.

Geomseong smiled bitterly and took his hand off Sayun’s head, and Sayun looked up at Geomseong and asked.

“Master. Are you feeling very unwell these days?”

“Okay. It’s a little difficult. But there’s no need to worry. Because I am Hong Seong-moon’s master, and I am your teacher.”

Geomseong never once hid his situation from his students.

If it’s hard, I say it’s hard, if it’s difficult, I say it’s difficult, and if I can do it, I say I can do it.

That’s how it should be.

She knows very well what happened because she didn’t do that.

Even after seeing the strange appearance of a strong woman, one of the ten most powerful in the world, saying that she was having a hard time, Sayoon never once thought of her as weak.

In any case, she was a teacher who deserved Sayun’s respect.

” Let’s go.”

“Hmm. Well then. What’s for dinner tonight?”

“Barley rice, Changgui sprouts, and Osunchae! ah! And Sister Ryu Hyun boiled the eggs! And there are also dumplings made with pheasant meat by Sister Hyeonhwi.”

“How! It’s a sumptuous feast!”

“Yes!”

“Let’s go quickly. We’ll all be waiting.”

Geomsung smiled as he gently held his student’s hand. With that alone, the scar in my heart was slowly sinking into darkness.

But Geomseong knew.

Even though it may be hidden, this scar will never heal alone.

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I picked up my brush on a day when the heat was even more intense.

The first thing I should report is that something really happy happened a while ago.

I really wanted to tell you.

I already told you that I was going to Changwoon Hall, right? lol. At that time, something very heartbreaking happened.

As a disciple of Hong Seong-moon, I also did something called collaboration.

I also heard about it for the first time at the time, and they said that demons and demons often attack Changwoon Pavilion.

It happened right when we were there. oh my god. Why did the demonic cult bring Gangsi to attack Changwoon-gwan?

It almost caused a big disaster, but we were able to stop the gangshi and no one got hurt. What a relief.

If my skills had improved because you taught me the secret, and I hadn’t gotten the sword, it would have been difficult to stop it.

Of course, the help of the owner of the house in Yuwol was also great.

Anyway, after defeating the Jiangshi, Master Hongryeon killed the demonic cultist. And the father of the child and the child we rescued called me Yeohyeop.

The spirit of Hongseong attaches great importance to cooperation.

In a crisis situation, acting without sparing one’s life and acting for the sake of duty rather than profit is called cooperation.

I didn’t know about it until now, but that day I learned a little bit about what a cooperative is and what the spirit of Hongseong is for.

Hehehe. I thought it was just fun, but I had a great experience.

If I grow like this, will I be able to eventually become a person like you who can help others without any benefit?

I really hope so.

The late heat is getting stronger.

Take care of your health, and if you are having a hard time, please let us know at any time.

Because I’m going to help you, Sayoon!

Ahaha… I’m embarrassed to write it as female cooperative. It’s not that much yet.

Still, will you forgive me?

P.s.

Attached is the plaque I received after praying at Changwoon Gwan as I mentioned before.

It is said that if you have it, you will receive the protection of the eight good fortunes and it will always bring you luck, so please keep it with you.

Also, the scented candle is my favorite among the scented candles I purchased at Palseonchon. I hope you like it too!

ah. And lately, Master has been having a hard time… Is there any way I can comfort him? If you don’t mind, I’d like to lend you some wisdom.

From Sayoon, who always thinks of you.

I put the stamp aside and checked the box. What was inside was a prayer tablet with the sign of Changwoon-gwan engraved on it.

After looking around at the tablet with the eight lines symbol on it, I put it aside and held a scented candle.

haha. This is what I chose.

At that time, I picked it up at a scented candle store, saying it was my favorite scent.

I didn’t know you’d send me this.

Anyway, let’s accept it gratefully.

-smart.

Then there is a knock on the door. I said after putting the things Sayun sent me in the safe.

“Come in.”

“What are you doing?”

“I was doing some work for a moment.”

Chaejin tilted her head after looking at several letters placed on the desk. It was sent by the postal messengers delivering Sayun’s items earlier.

“At Cheonghoe Sangdan and Haomun? Do I have to go to Yang Wi-seong again?”

“I have to go. But that’s not the reason. There is no need to look at the hearing at the top because it is about new items.”

I placed the first letter next to me and opened the letter sent from Hao Mun. And then, I laughed.

“What is it? If it’s a good thing, can’t we laugh together?”

“Hmm? ruler. Here…”

“You’ve seen it before, so let’s watch it together. Just.”

I opened the letter, and Chaejin read it next to me as if it was natural.

A pleasant scent tickled my nose from the long, soft flowing hair.

“Hmm… It’s regular contact. Do you exchange information with Hao Wen like this?”

“That’s right.”

As Cai Jin said, this letter was sent from Hao Wen and was a regular communication about the current situation.

Their movement has decreased since the last time the Shin Saheukryeonju took a big hit, but the small and medium-sized Bangpa are continuing to fight each other.

If things continued like this, war might break out within a few months.

Of course, it may not be as big as initially expected.

“This might be dangerous. Are you saying that our island village is also in the area of influence?”

“Probably so. Jangmabang, Hyeoljin faction, and Guwoldang will pass through Seomhwachon if they want to attack the current Four Heukryeonju Wang Hui. However, their power has been greatly weakened, and since Hong Seong-mun is there, I think they will not be able to come here without permission…”

“You have to be prepared just in case, right? There are also guys called the Iron Blood Band that attacked Hongseongmun last time. Maybe they will mix in and attack.”

“That’s right. But Chae Sojeo. I’m planning to invite the Sword Saint. Do you know what she likes? The current situation is dangerous, so we must actively cooperate with Hong Seong-moon to overcome the crisis, so I think we should invite him for a meal at least once.”

“…Ah. Well, Sword Saints don’t often come out of Hongseong Gate.”

“Do you know?

“It’s famous, right? The reason why the Sword Saint rarely comes out of Hongseong Gate is…”

She grinned.

“I’ll give you a delicious dish. I heard you like sugar, so wouldn’t it be okay if I give you sugar?”

“Isn’t that being too childish?”

“My father also always called Geomseong a child.”

Chaejin said with a smile.

And the next day.

I asked the same question to Hongryeon, who came for patrol.

“Master? Don’t worry about anything… Since you like sweets, wouldn’t it be okay if I give you sweets at the end?”

How can the evaluations be so similar?

There won’t be any problem about what to pay… Anyway, if I invite you, will you come?

When I asked, Hongryeon placed her hand on her lips and thought deeply before nodding.

“If the guest invites you, you will come, but if you ask me to come alone, you won’t come, right?”

“Is that so? Then…”

“Say that you are inviting a couple more people. Then Master will come too. Actually, I had a bit of a hard time because my teacher was depressed these days.”

Hongryeon said that and gave me a pretty smile.

“Thank you always. I always feel indebted to you.”

“What. With something like this.”

I would lose a lot too.

We live by helping each other.