episode_0079

When I returned to Cheonghoeru, Cheon Il-hwa called. When I went up, I saw that they were ready to send troops.

If better-equipped soldiers were added in similar numbers to the elite soldiers used to deal with the Demonic Cult before, it would certainly be of great help to the wise spirit who would lead them.

…will it work? I guess I’ll just have to trust our trustworthy wise man for this.

“I feel very sorry for using the island village as a shield. Still, I can say that I gave away almost everything I could give…”

“I’m worried about General Cheon’s escort.”

“Haha. I am an expert in the Cheon singing method. There are also elite troops left, so don’t worry.”

Cheonga Changbeop, one of the imperial martial arts. If you are a master of subversive and destructive singing techniques, you can at least protect your body.

Also, it is said that there are people other than Ki Noya and Wiyeol who are protecting themselves in secret places, so you don’t have to worry any more.

“I hope you get through this difficult time well.”

“I hope so too.”

If Seomhwachon gets hit, I’ll be in trouble too.

After finishing my conversation with Cheon Il-hwa, I approached the door in confusion when I saw four people talking with serious expressions on their faces.

“Why are you doing that?”

“Ah. Guest owner. I heard it from Kinoya. I heard that the movements of the Safa factions are unusual right now?”

After hearing the details of the situation from Kinoya in addition to what I heard from Hano earlier, he seemed to be worried.

When Hongryeon spoke with a serious expression, I shrugged my shoulders.

It must be serious enough for her to worry.

does not exist.

“I can block it well.”

Haven’t you run so far for that purpose?

“Still…”

“There is no need to worry and solve everything at Hongseongmun.”

okay. You can’t leave everything to just Hong Seong-moon. I can’t leave it to you.

Of course, Hong Seong-moon’s power is very strong, but their number is only about twenty at most.

Also, in case of emergency, the Sword Saint must deal with the Divine Four Black Lotus Lord at the same time as the Iron Blood Emperor.

Although they may not be at the level of the Sword Saint, they are also strong, and just by taking charge of those two, it can be seen that they have done everything that the Sword Saint can do.

So what about the rest of Sapa? What Sangvis members will they bring? What about the inspectors who would have been hired by them?

Even though Hongryeon is a powerful person with the nickname Nakilgeom, can Hongseongmundo led by her alone be able to stop it?

It is difficult for one hand to overcome ten hands. So, that support has to come from our side.

Isn’t this the scenario we put so much effort into creating?

I patted Hongryeon on the shoulder.

” Island Village will never collapse, and there will never be any major damage.”

“…You are always so confident.”

“Hong Seong-moon will be with you, Wol Gwang-do will be by your side, and Ki Noya and Wei Yeol will be with you. There are soldiers sent by General Cheon, and the local commander and soldiers from Seomhwachon are working hard now. If you think about all that.”

I said without any doubt.

“We will overcome this crisis proudly.”

okay. I have to get over this.

There are so many hills I have to climb in the future, but I can only use it if I fall down at this level.

I couldn’t say anything and smiled at Hongryeon, who was staring at me blankly.

“Anyway, I think everything I have to do here is done now. You may be tired, but I think we should head back quickly now. I will make sure to repay this debt next time.”

I bowed to Hongryeon and Chaejin, and they accepted my offer.

I’m glad these are people I can really relate to.

“Gi Noya, stomach heat. Let’s go together as we go.”

“Sure.”

“Let’s do that.”

After leaving Cheonghoeru, taking the things that Yohwan and Changju needed, and the good iron to bring to Geombang, we set off straight for Seomhwachon.

Is it because there are too many people and luggage?

Perhaps because our movement speed was slow, a group of thieves attacked us as we walked down the road.

In addition, strange screams and ground tremors are heard from behind.

A simultaneous attack by thieves and monsters.

“Ihihihi! Give me everything I have…”

-Slap!

Of course, it was no match for the opponent. How many masters are on this cart?

Ginoya simply flicked his hand, his gift flashed, and the head of the bandit leader behind him fell off.

At the same time, Wiyeol runs out holding a spear, and Hongryeon jumps out of the back seat to deal with the approaching monsters.

“That’s a gift I only heard about. Are you Cheonra (天羅)?”

The silver thread, which is Ginoya’s poisonous weapon, is like a sharp sword when used with energy, and not only has strong cutting power, but is also good for making traps.

The reason I tried to somehow attract Kinoya this time was because of his gift.

Actually, I tried to get some of this, but it’s only sold in the North…

“That’s right. This is Cheonraiji, made by processing Cheonunsa, which can only be harvested at Cheonjambo in the north. It’s well known in the north, but people don’t know much about it here.”

Well, I guess so. Because of the attacks of monsters, the only people traveling to the north are people with high levels of martial arts, the military, or officials.

“Why did Noya come down here from the north?”

When Chaejin asked curiously, Kinoya laughed lowly. As for Ki Noya, who likes to drink and talk loudly, I don’t think he had any intention of hiding it.

He started talking while sipping the alcohol he brought from Cheonghoeru.

“I am a hunter in the north. Hehe. My lord saved me. Then he asked me to go with him.”

“If you are the lord, General Cheon?”

“That’s right. It was awesome when I was young. With General Cheon and that little bastard. I went around taking down all kinds of guys.”

Chaejin enjoyed listening to Go Soo, who had made a name for himself in martial arts, tell his story.

And, Wiyeol, who returned after killing all the thieves, frowned.

“More than half of what that old man says is bluff, so don’t listen to him.”

“This bastard?”

The two start arguing again. Meanwhile, Hongryeon, who returned from defeating the monsters Biduman and Jo Yoryeong who appeared from the rear, naturally sat next to me.

“Didn’t Changju want this?”

“Huh? oh. exactly. It’s an early fee.”

This jewel, which can be obtained from Joyo, a two-horned cow-shaped monster with a jewel embedded in its forehead, is used to strengthen amulets. I asked to get it if I could because it was an essential ingredient to make a higher level amulet.

This time, in addition to what I bought at Yang Wi-seong and Cheonghoe Sangdan, one more thing will be added.

“Will you give it to me?”

“It would be better that way. Thank you.”

“Hehe. Just words?”

“Come down next time. Let’s have a meal together. If you want to bring someone else, please do so.”

“Yes. I understand.”

As the satisfied Hongryeon fell back, Wiyeol, who had finished arguing with Noya Ki, approached.

I’m not asking you to pay for your hard work.

“Now that I think about it, teacher. This is what that thief had earlier.”

“What is it? Crow card?”

When Chaejin asked as she came next to me, I shrugged my shoulders.

“I don’t think it’s Nokrimdo’s card… Isn’t it a new organization’s card?”

When Wiyeol expressed an opinion, Kinoya looked at the card and frowned.

“Anyway, they do all sorts of things.”

“Where. I’ll take a look too.”

Hongryeon came naturally and sat next to me. And I look around at the card placed in my hand.

“I’m not sure either. Even within the Murim Alliance, there was no talk of this type of defeat.”

“In that case, it can be said that it was newly created. The newly created organization is…”

“You can see it as the new Four Black Lotus. Let’s find out.”

While Kinoya was talking with a serious expression, I put the card in my pocket.

If this is really the card of the new Four Black Lotus… will you give me a reward if I collect these cards and bring them to the Four Black Lotus that is opposing the new Four Black Lotus like I did in the Bright Moon of Heaven?

I hope so.

The rewards you can get by bringing something like this to the Black Lotus are also quite good.

I don’t think he would give it to Wang Hwi because he hates unnecessary friction, but…

If you don’t give it to us, let’s take care of it.

Because there are many ways.

Other than encountering thieves and monsters along the way, we were able to return to Seomhwachon without any special incidents.

I gave up the room I was previously using to Wiyeol and Ginoya and told Chaejin.

“I have to visit the prosecutor’s office and the government office. Would you like to rest?”

“Ugh. Let’s go together.”

“Let’s do that. Then Hongryeon. I’ll give you a ride on the way back from running errands. Would you like to come with me? Or you can go alone…”

“Hehe. Thank you.”

As she leisurely sat down in the cart, I searched her arms. What he took out was the envelope he received from Cheon Il-hwa.

“And. ruler. Here.”

I handed out an envelope containing a receipt excluding my share of the proceeds from selling the herbs and sachets.

“This is your official slip, so use it when necessary. I can change it for you.”

“This much?!”

“Divide exactly according to the contract. The middleman can’t take a lot of money.”

And I have no intention of taking it off. Plus, I didn’t suffer any losses.

“Well, then… there. Can I leave it to you?”

“It doesn’t matter. Wouldn’t it be better to have it?”

“Because we buy most of our products at your store anyway…”

That’s good. I need to take care of it secretly.

“Then do it. If you need anything in the future, feel free to take it and ask for it again. Still, just in case.”

I squeezed half of it into her hand.

“Have some. It’s uneasy if your pockets are empty even though you’re generous in your treasury. It was always heartbreaking to see Hong Seong-moon obsessed with money, but now don’t feel pressured to follow Hong Seong’s teachings.”

“…Ooh. Thank you so much.”

“Thank you and I’m not even sleeping. I just did what I had to do.”

It’s real.

Because we give each other what we have to give and receive what we have to give.

I spoke clearly and drove the cart.

When I stopped by the sword room and gave him the iron, Noya was so happy. And when I talked to General Cheon at the government office, the county governor also liked it.

However, a shadow appeared on the Hyeonryeong’s face as an attack was almost certain, but it was much better to prepare and endure than to face something without knowing, so he vowed that he would somehow overcome this ordeal.

As we watched Hyeonryeong, with his will so strong, begin training by personally leading the soldiers, we headed back to the inn, and Hongryeon, who got off in the middle, smiled and said,

“I’ll come visit you this evening.”

“Why? Aren’t you tired?”

“Not at all. And today is the day to control your energy and blood, right?”

“Gi and blood?”

When Chaejin, who was behind me, looked puzzled, I roughly explained the situation.

A smile appeared on Hongryeon’s lips, and an even deeper smile appeared on Chaejin’s lips.

“See you later in the evening. It worked out just fine. I had something to say, so I can do it then.”

“Hehe. Yes.”

So Hongryeon left, moved the cart, and arrived at the guesthouse.

And, I found a group of people there.

“Sister~!”

Chae-ryeon, who had gone to Hang-a’s secret place, had returned.