episode_0096

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“I’m going back to Sichuan Province.”

“Hmm. Are you thinking of staying longer in Sichuan Province?”

Hyeok Kirin’s purpose for coming to Sichuan Province must have been achieved. I don’t know if it’s his dignity as the high priest of Gupa Ilbang or his dignity as the royal family of this empire, but the mouths of the bandits were tightly shut.

“Yes. That’s right. How could I leave Sichuan Province for my own comfort when I witnessed so many common people suffering separately from my sister-in-law’s work? I must help as much as I can.”

I nodded silently. It seemed like that was the case since he was paying attention to the victims in the guest house, but it seems he is planning to help solve the bandit situation.

“In the end, there was no result other than speeding up the membership.”

The spirit that used to single-handedly overwhelm more than 500 bandits has disappeared, and Hyeok Kirin’s small shoulders droop.

The black cat must have been bothered by Hyuk Kirin and opened its mouth.

“Mmm. Cheer up, Sohyup. Hyuk Sohyeop said he would punish those who harm people in his name, so would the bandits dare to harm people? That alone makes Sohyeop worthy of standing up!”

“Yes.”

I agreed with the black cat’s opinion.

“Be strong. In any case, wasn’t the problem of bandits a problem that couldn’t be solved by just one person?”

“…It cheers me up to see you two comforting me like this.”

A small smile appeared on Hyukkirin’s face. That’s right, the little kid was so upset that his shoulders were slumping, so I felt bad.

“Yes! Let’s stop by the guest house and eat some spicy food to cheer up.”

The black cat spoke next to Hyukkirin.

“I tried it yesterday and it seemed to have a bit of a spicy taste. The red pepper japchae was excellent.”

“Hehe. Is that so. If you stop by Gaekjan, you must try the red pepper japchae.”

I smiled slightly and opened some distance between the two so they could chat. I’m not sure why the black cat suddenly became interested in Hyukkirin, but it was the first time it approached someone other than me.

Did Hyeok Kirin’s special circumstances stimulate the black cat?

Anyway, it was a good thing for both the black cat and the white giraffe.

I took the lead, listening to the sound of the horse’s hooves and the chatter of two people.

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“I will go to the side for a while.”

As soon as we arrived at yesterday’s guesthouse, Hyeok Kirin disappeared.

‘It must be burdensome.’

People who have lost all their luggage to bandits may feel like they are grasping at straws.

Wouldn’t Okryong Credit Union’s Hyeok Kirin solve everything at once? They may be waiting for Hyuk Kirin with such expectations. And when you realize that nothing much is happening, your expectations will turn into disappointment.

Maybe it was something that could turn into resentment rather than disappointment.

So, in order to convey the news to the people in the guesthouse, mental determination was needed.

The black cat muttered as it stared at the direction where Hyukkirin disappeared.

“Mmm. Is it okay for Hyukgirin Sohyeop?”

“Anyway. Hyuk It seems like you have become very close with Daehyeop. Some kind of wind suddenly blew.”

“Because of a tactless senior.”

The black cat shook his head excitedly. At first, I just didn’t want to see the two people so close together, so I joined in, but there was no real reason to separate them.

As I searched for a cause, the thought that occurred to me was, ‘After all, since I am a woman dressed as a man, I am a woman at heart, so shouldn’t I just hold on to as much as I can?’

Just as the Taeeumgi of a black cat naturally attracts men, on the contrary, it arouses caution and rejection in women. Therefore, Black Cat tried to block access to Ho Cheon-an by only talking to Hyuk Kirin right before he felt uncomfortable.

Surprisingly, Hyukkirin did not show any disapproval towards the black cat and calmly joined in the conversation.

‘Is it because I have some kind of energy treasure that strengthens or resists the illusion effect?’

It could be because of Hyeok Kirin’s high level, or it could be because of the Gijin Ibo he possessed. Whatever the cause, it was important that I was able to have a pleasant conversation with Hyuk Kirin.

Black Cat was annoyed at Ho Cheon-an, who was grinning as if he knew everything, but regardless, he couldn’t deny that what Ho Cheon-an had said that day, ‘Someday, I have to be with people’ came to mind.

Because the black cat felt pleasure from the conversation with Hyeok Kirin.

In a part of my mind, I thought, ‘Is this why my senior said I should be with people?’ and I came to accept that claim to some extent, but…

“It’s not bad to hang out with other people, right?”

Still, seeing Ho Cheon-an shaking in front of me made me feel better. Black Cat had no desire to honestly admit that what this idiot senior was right.

“Hmph! I only intervened because I was frustrated seeing my senior behaving like that!”

“That’s right.”

“Well, after talking to him, I guess I should say that we somehow understood each other. Because I’m a person who likes cats.”

Ho Cheon-an, who was smiling while listening to the black cat’s muttering, turned his head. This was because Hyuk Kirin, who seemed to have mentally prepared himself, returned.

The moment Hyuk Kirin stepped into the guesthouse, someone shouted.

“Hyeok Kirin Daehyup has arrived!”

“Great cooperation! What happened to the bandits!”

People immediately flock around Hyeok Gi-rin.

“Have the bandits retreated?”

“What happened to the wealth taken by the bandits? What do they say about wealth?”

Hyukkirin opened his mouth heavily.

“The bandits don’t seem like they will retreat easily.”

“Ahh…!”

“Wealth! What happened to your wealth? Wealth stolen by bandits!”

“The whereabouts of the wealth is also…”

The people staying in this guesthouse are one of two. The people who came from Sacheon Province were stranded when they heard the news that a mountain village had been established. Another group were those who had all their belongings taken away by the bandits and remained in the guest house, stamping their feet.

Either way, there was no way Hyuk Kirin’s words could sound positive.

There was a heavy silence in the guest room. Everyone looked at the sky and lamented, or looked at the floor and sighed, as if they had made a promise.

Ho Cheon-an thought as he looked at the scene.

What a pure person.

To drive out bandits single-handedly. And finding out the direction of wealth. These were not things Hyuk Kirin could do.

Ho Tian-an glanced at the black cat. Just looking at the black cat with its arms crossed looked uncomfortable.

“Why are you keeping your head down when you haven’t committed a crime?”

Ho Cheon-an chuckled at the black cat’s muttering. Yes, that’s right.

What Hyuk Kirin did today was enough to be praised as a charlatan.

Let’s say that a typical midfielder so-and-so behaved in the same way as Hyuk Kirin. In that case, so-and-so was the first to run to the guesthouse and say, ‘So-and-so, this charlatan of Gonggongmun, declared in my name that I will not forgive any bandits who harm anyone! This so-and-so swears here that he will never sit idly by if bandits harm anyone!’ He was going to say something like that.

So that the people in the guest room will be moved and spread the word about so-and-so’s cooperation and spirit.

“It’s a black cat. Is Okryong Credit Union’s Hyuk Kirin a charlatan?”

“Of course! What is the senior talking about now?! Are you going to criticize Hyuk Kirin?”

Looking at the jumping black cat, Ho Cheon-an shook his head.

“It’s the opposite.”

Is it hypocrisy for someone like Hyeok Kirin, who put his name on the line to prevent bandits from harming people, to run to the guesthouse and announce the news? In response, some people will say that it is hypocrisy because it is only a disguise of good deeds to increase one’s reputation. Still, some people would say that he is good because he risked his name for people.

‘What does it matter?’

What defines the essence of a person is not the standards by which others view that person. This is not an evaluation that can be made freely.

What mattered was action.

Today, Hyeok Kirin used his name to threaten the bandits not to harm people. Giving a name wasn’t just a meaning.

A declaration that if bandits harm human life, they will be ‘responsible’ no matter what happens.

The warning that Hyeok Kirin gave to the bandits today was not something that could be given lightly.

‘What warrior in the world would bow his head after putting his name on the line to stop bandits?’

In Ho Cheon-an’s opinion, Hyuk Kirin was a charlatan who deserved to be praised and praised.

‘So I have to make it so that it gets praised.’

“I am a Sichuan Rongin who uses the mysterious power of the Demon Ghost of Geohae Hell!”

Ho Cheon-an began to break into the guesthouse, where the atmosphere could no longer become heavy. The black cat’s eyes widened, Hyeok Kirin was embarrassed, and the people in the guesthouse began to murmur.

“Um, what is this?”

“Do you guys understand..!”

“Khahaha! These guys are crazy about the news! I’ve never heard of a ronin in front of the Golden House showing off his magical powers over the whole world!”

The people in the guesthouse are noisy. The people in the guesthouse only looked at Ho Cheon-an, who suddenly barged in, with puzzled expressions or hostile looks.

“Kkkk. Take a good look!”

Ho Cheon-an immediately cast a hex before the hostiles exploded. A coin turns into a silver coin in an instant!

“Anit, how can I get silver coins?!”

“Hex! It’s a hex!”

“Well, come to think of it, I’ve heard that before! Rumors of a ronin in Sichuan Province who gathers people together and practices bizarre magic tricks to exchange money…!”

“Khahaha! Still, it looks like there are people with open ears!”

Ho Cheon-an rolled up his sleeves and began performing martial arts in earnest. Although there were no gambling cards, there were several blades that could be covered with the palm of one’s hand, which was enough for dexterity.

“Look! The sight of the rain being copied!”

“No?! How could it be that there were only two Bidos, but now there were five?!”

“Hex! It’s a hex!”

“Khothot. Now everyone has clearly seen the power of the Demon Demon!”

In an instant, the people in the guest room, who were completely absorbed in the magic performance, nodded. Ho Cheon-an looked at the scene and shouted as he climbed onto the table.

“I tell you with the magical power of my ex-demon, everything I say from now on is the truth! Otherwise, the Demon Demon will take away all my magical powers!”

As Ho Cheon-an spoke passionately, the people in the guest room swallowed their saliva in nervousness without even knowing what was going on. What are you saying and putting that magical power on the line?

“This body accompanied Hyeok Kirin Daehyup and visited the mountain village today!”

The people in the guesthouse held their breath at every word Ho Cheon-an said. The story that the people in this guesthouse want to hear most in the world right now is the story of the bandits who settled on Mt. Jeongnam.

“The number of bandits is about 500! Everyone has heard of the cruelty of Nokrim Seventy-two Houses! Bad guys who harm people and steal blood-stained property on deserted mountain paths!”

More than half of the guests have already encountered bandits and suffered hardships once. An atmosphere of fear is created in an instant.

Hyuk Kirin tried to stop Ho Cheon-an, wondering what this was, but the black cat stopped Hyuk Kirin.

“So this is..!”

“Shh! Let’s just listen.”

“Standing among over 500 skilled killers, even I, who used the magical powers of this demon from Hell, felt chilled! A situation where hundreds of people are trying to kill me! The situation got worse! The four leaders of the murderers have appeared, spewing murderous blood!”

“Ohh..!”

“It’s so terrible..!”

“Four Madhus who appeared at once! Even I couldn’t stand it and my knees were shaking! In a situation where all you can do is survive even with the help of Jeon-gwi… Exactly! Okryong Credit Union’s Hyuk Kirin has come forward!”

“Indeed!”

Hyeok Kirin’s eyes wandered in the air, unable to find a clue. Hyuk Kirin tried to say something, but the black cat grabbed Hyuk Kirin’s shoulder, and at the same time, Ho Cheon-an opened his mouth.

Although there was no discussion, the two showed fantastic chemistry, blocking Hyeok Kirin’s words and attracting the attention of the guests.

“Hyuk Daehyeop was staring at the Madhus and their henchmen who looked like they had come from hell, but he was staring at them! He immediately overpowered their spirit with just a look and said, ‘The suffering of the people is shocking the heavens and making the earth tremble, so stop your evil deeds immediately!’”

“It was a voice like frost, a spirit like the anger of heaven and earth, so Madou got scared at once and said this! ‘Woah, if you harm us, the other Green Forest brothers will cut people down indiscriminately, and if you even touch a single hair of mine, the blood of innocent people will flow into a river!’ Say!”

“Me, me! You’re like vicious Maddoodles!”

“If they are bandits, they can do that!”

The people, who had already had their wealth stolen by the bandits and were filled with resentment, became excited and condemned the bandits.

Ho Cheon-an clenched his wide-open fist and raised the concentration of the people in the room again.

“Hyeok Kirin Daehyup was so angry that he felt like he was going to condemn all the bandits at any moment! Oh my gosh! If you cut down the bandits on the spot, bloodshed will inevitably occur in the world! For the sake of the world’s well-being, I had no choice but to retreat and take action!”

In an instant, people’s eyes flocked to Hyeok Kirin. Ho Cheon-an pressed ahead without wasting time.

“But even in the midst of all this, Hyukkirin Daehyup did not forget his heart for people! You evildoers! If even a single drop of human blood were to flow from this Mount Jeongnam! In the name of Hyeok Kirin, the Jade Dragon God Association of this fortune telling sect, I will go to the end of hell and get that blood stain!”

“Oh…!”

“Okryong Credit Union Daehyeop did something like that…!”

“The bandits were startled by the razor-sharp fury and shook their heads, nodding their heads. From now on, those evil bandits will no longer harm people, and this is what Hyukkirin Daehyeop has accomplished! I swear by your magical power that there is not a single lie in what I just said! Now look! My magical powers have disappeared! Or not!”

Ho Cheon-an picked up a coin, lifted it high into the sky, and then threw it. And when the coin reached his chest, he put both hands together and grabbed it.

“If there was even an inch of falsehood in what I said, the magical power would disappear and the coins would remain! If what I say is true, the coin would have disappeared due to magical powers!”

People swallowed dry saliva and paid attention to Hocheonan’s palm, which was falling ever so slightly. Has the magical power really disappeared or not? Did Hyeok Kirin really show such cooperation against the bandits? is not it?

The truth about it all! It was between Hu Cheon-an’s palms!

“Oh, no!”

“No way! I clearly saw the coin caught between my hands!”

“How can a coin disappear between the palms of your hands!”

Ho Cheon-an raised both hands among the astonished crowd.

“This proves that what I said is absolutely true!”

A Sichuan ninja who uses the magical power of a former ghost from Geohae Hell! The eyes of the people who began to awaken from the lingering effects of the amazing magical power shown by the Sacheon Rangin focused on Hyeok Kirin.

Some of those whose wealth was stolen by bandits bowed their heads. I also resented Hyuk Kirin for the fact that he came back without much success.

“Hyuk Daehyeop! thank you And I’m sorry!”

“Oh, no. What are you saying?”

Hyeok Kirin felt dizzy from the rapidly changing situation. I was in a state of confusion due to the sudden witchcraft performance I was involved in.

“I am ashamed of myself for even momentarily blaming Hyuk Daehyup for not being able to get my wealth back. Instead of being thankful, you are holding a grudge against the person who stepped forward before anyone else to calm down the bandits’ unrest..!”

“Oh, no. Your concern is natural. Wouldn’t anyone feel sad if their precious wealth fell into the hands of bandits? I’m just sorry that I can’t help you.”

“Ah…! Daehyup!”

The people in the guesthouse were touched by Hyuk Kirin’s thoughtfulness. How did the people in the guesthouse treat Hyeok Kirin before Sacheon Rangin came forward?

Didn’t Hyeok Kirin silently express resentment for not being able to resolve this situation?

Even though you were treated like that, you comforted me by saying you understood!

This person is truly a good man and a charlatan!

“Jade Dragon Credit Union is a truly great cooperative!”

“That’s right!”

“Jade Dragon Credit Union! Okryong Credit Union! Jade Dragon Credit Union!”

“Hyeok Kirin! Hyukgirin!”

What is this? Hyeok Kirin looked around blankly at the people in the guesthouse who were chanting his nickname and name with an emotional face… then turned his attention to the person who could be said to be the culprit of this current situation.

“Hyeok Kirin! Hyukgirin!”

Ho Cheon-an passionately defends his name. Hyeok Kirin burst out laughing at the sight of him expressing satisfaction with his whole body.

In a guest house located between Jeongnamsan Mountain and Sacheonseong Province, the sound of Hyeok Kirin’s name and nickname continued to ring out.