episode_0098

“Then, Mr. Yu. Is it okay if I write a letter of introduction for these people?”

“Yes.”

“I understand. Anyway, welcome back. Master Mun Ha-gong is reluctant to meet the martial arts people… He will not meet you unless introduced by a trustworthy person.”

Hongryeon looked at me with curiosity. I laughed when people looked at me like I was wondering how I knew.

“Hano told me.”

“Uh… But why does such a good person dislike the martial arts people? And even though we are political factions…”

Sayun tilted her head. It wouldn’t make sense to her.

In any case, most of the martial artists she met were people who helped and cooperated with those in need.

Cheon Il-hwa grinned at her innocent remark.

“I don’t really care, but there are quite a few officials and soldiers who are reluctant to use the martial arts people.”

“What? Is it true?”

“That’s right. To them, the martial arts people are dangerous people who may violate law and order.”

“But the Murim people help the people and also help the empire.”

“That’s right. Right now, there is a great clan like Hongseongmun that is cooperative with the empire. Additionally, Emperor Moonwoljeong also swore allegiance to His Majesty the Emperor and promised to show strength when the empire falls into crisis. But not all martial people are like that.”

Just like the New Four Black Lotus led by Simagun last time, or the Iron Bloods.

In addition, it was common to see people in Nokrim and political factions who acted as nobles and ignored officials.

“I see…”

“Honestly, for people like us, the more places there are like Hongseongmun or Munwoljeong, the better… but the world isn’t like that.”

“Hmm. Then we should work hard too.”

As Sayun’s eyes lit up, Cheon Il-hwa eventually burst into laughter.

“Young Yeohyeop is so great.”

After all, you know how to look at people.

Thanks to Sayoon, the atmosphere ended quite amicably.

The Murim people say they will work together for the sake of the empire and its people, so as a proper official, they would naturally like it.

Is that why?

When he received the letter of introduction and was about to leave, Cheon Il-hwa took out a small card from a drawer.

“What is this?”

“If you go to the next release, stop by the military building. Properly experiencing the martial arts of the military will also help improve your skills.”

That’s the card you get when you become involved with the imperial military at the end of Part 3.

With that, you could obtain items from the military, and depending on your activities, you could obtain qualifications as a military officer and use the military’s facilities or borrow soldiers.

“Thank you.”

“Hehe. If you are a Hong Seong-moon expert, you are always welcome. And Nakil Sword, Moonlight Sword. If Hyeonhwi Women’s Association is interested in the military, please come visit us anytime.”

“Hehe. I’ll think about it.”

“Moon Woljeong is friendly to the empire, so I have no intention of going all the way to the military.”

Instead of answering, Hyeonhwi just slightly lowered his head.

Despite their reactions, Cheon Il-hwa just shrugged his shoulders.

“Now. So are you going to leave now? Or will you rest and then go?”

I saw Sayoon. Since we’ve come to Yangwiseong Fortress, wouldn’t it be better to go and see some more?

“If you want to rest, I will prepare a room for you in Cheonghoeru.”

“Thank you.”

I left Cheon Il-hwa’s room and headed to the 4th floor with Wi-yeol’s guidance. Is it because it’s the 4th floor that no one can go up to? The 4th floor was quiet, and the rooms and banquet hall were quite luxurious.

“Wow. Can I stay in a place like this?”

“Of course.”

There were three rooms provided. I think two are for the four of us to use and one is for me to use alone…

“Then, shall we go out and look around?”

“Yes!”

“Hyeonhwi. What do you want to do?”

“I’ll go with you too.”

“Then, Mr. Guest. What about you?”

“Let’s go out together. Are you going to go too?”

“Of course!”

So it was decided that we would all go out, so we just unpacked our bags and went straight out.

There was definitely a lot to see in the colorful and noisy nightlife of Yangwiseong.

I handed a cookie to Sayoon, who was looking around with wide eyes. Looking at it, she didn’t know what to do, but then smiled brightly.

“Thank you!”

“What. If there is anything you want more than that, I will buy it for you. They say they don’t charge escort fees, so you should at least give them a gift. Hongryeon, Chaejin, Hyeonhwi. If there is something you want, please choose it.”

“It’s okay.”

“I hope you don’t ignore my sincerity.”

Even those who had declined eventually decided to accept my favor.

Anyway, I wish I had chosen something a little more expensive. The things they chose were daggers and armor. Only very practical things like herbal seeds.

“…Is that really okay?”

“Is this enough?”

“Hmm. Right. Then, when you go to the Murim Alliance later…”

“I’ll buy it for you then!”

Sayoon shouted brightly and I laughed.

Then you should look forward to it.

After visiting the market and returning to Cheonghoeru, we had a quick dinner and headed straight to our room.

“Shall we have a drink and sleep?”

“Haha. That’s good, but Yang Wi-seong’s early morning market is also worth seeing. I have something else to buy, so if I want to go there tomorrow, I think it would be a good idea to go to bed early today.”

“In that case, there is nothing we can do.”

“Then, how about a drink when you get back?”

“Let’s do that.”

Hongryeon and Chaejin were disappointed, but there was nothing they could do.

Because among the things Yohwan requested, there were ingredients that could only be obtained at Yang Weseong’s early morning market.

“But are you two sharing the same room?”

I asked in amazement as I saw Hongryeon and Chaejin entering the same room. They looked at each other and smiled.

“Hehe. What do you think?”

“That’s right. How about it?”

but. What is it like?

I saw them enter the room and said hello to Hyeonhwi and Sayoon.

“Sleep well.”

“Yes! Good night!”

After Hyeonhwi nodded and went inside, I went into my room and lay down on the bed.

“……”

When I lie down, I can’t sleep.

After tossing and turning, I just woke up.

I guess I need to do some training.

As I headed toward the backyard of Cheonghoeru, several servants and soldiers recognized me and greeted me.

I roughly accepted it and after doing Chae Tai Chi once and Oh Geum Hee, I tried using Gunwangbo, which I learned last time.

Is it because I practiced consistently? Unfolding the Gunwangbo was not that difficult.

“Haha. Training in the middle of the night. Are you trying to walk the unmanned path?”

At that time, a voice full of laughter was heard. When I looked there, it was Cheon Il-hwa.

“Haha. It’s just something I do for a little while because I can’t sleep. And it’s something that rural villagers learn to protect themselves, but it’s an unmanned path.”

“It is difficult to view Mr. Yoo as a simple country bumpkin. By the way… Isn’t that the King’s Treasure just now?”

“Do you know Gunwangbo?”

“I have no choice but to know. Everyone who becomes a general in the imperial military learns the military training. Because subduing the enemy without fighting is the best way to fight.”

“Oh… I see.”

“…Actually, most people just learn it and don’t practice it.”

He smiled awkwardly and scratched his cheek. no wonder.

“But you don’t know how to do a little bit of my Gunwangbo… Would you like to practice with me for a while?”

What I’m saying is that we are training together, and I will provide guidance.

In any case, it is clear that he who has systematically learned martial arts will be better than me, so why should I decline?

Didn’t the Sword Saint say that there? Gunwangbo is a walking method that suits me well.

Then, when you have the chance, you should study it as hard as possible.

“Now. Well then, let me give you a demonstration. Don’t be surprised.”

Cheon Il-hwa smiled and took a step toward me.

I looked at him, and he tilted his head and took another step.

And one step, another step.

He walked a total of seven steps and smiled awkwardly.

“Uh. hmm. Has it been too long since I wrote? Huh! Gunwangbo is a martial art that reveals one’s will and influences the opponent. If a person with a strong will unfolds it properly, those who are oppressed by the force will be surprised and exhausted, even if it is only for a moment. It works especially well on monsters and wild beasts with strong instincts… Teacher Yu is definitely a person with a strong will, so my King’s Treasure may not work. ha ha ha. You are truly amazing.”

The expert himself must have been quite embarrassed that he had failed to cast it on me, his minion.

He spoke quickly with a slightly red face, and I smiled and shook my head.

“That’s too much praise.”

“Then go to the other guy… I swear! Come here!!”

Cheon Il-hwa called a few other soldiers and performed a military parade, easily boring them.

Then, after showing a triumphant appearance, he taught me the Gunwangbo.

I learned from him like that, and by the end of my training, I was able to successfully make a man named Maeng-seo, a soldier of Cheonghoeru, sick of him.

Of course, it was done quite a few times and was barely successful.

“Still, I’m glad you seem to be learning it quickly. If you continue your training in this way, you will surely achieve great success.”

“Thank you for your help. And…”

“Haha. I would also be honored to be of help to Teacher Yu.”

He was tired of my military advice for a while, but it didn’t take long for him to come to his senses.

When I tried to give him a few pennies from my purse, Maengseo smiled and shook his head.

“I also went to Seomhwachon to apply. At that time, I received a generous reward from Mr. Yu. How can you expect compensation for this much help?”

“Oh. exactly? I was really thankful at that time.”

“Nothing to say. If you need help in the future, please come to me at any time.”

As he bowed and left, Cheon Il-hwa smiled and said.

“That goes for me too. Thanks to you, I found a good person.”

“Ah. Are you talking about the prefecture?”

“Hehe. exactly. He is a more capable person than I thought, so he is helping me a lot. Thanks to you, I met a good person. I feel like I just thank Teacher Yu for this every time.”

no way.

I am more grateful. Thanks to you, work is becoming easier.

It was dawn the next day.

Hongryeon and Chaejin looked a little tired, as if they hadn’t slept well, but Hyeonhwi and Sayun seemed to have slept well.

I visited the early morning market with them and bought the necessary items. When I returned, I filled my cart at Cheonghoe Sangdan.

Now all I have to do is take this and go.

“Please ride in the back. I will do it when I go.”

Although the luggage was full, there was still room in the cart. The good news is that at least four people can sit down.

So they got on the cart, and I drove the cart after saying hello to Cheon Il-hwa who was seeing them off.

“There will be a lot of work to do when I get back.”

“It won’t be much.”

Winter is a season of rest, but it can also be a harsh season.

Of course, since there is Hongseong Mountain, there will be few attacks from monsters, but refugees or wanderers suffering from winter cold and hunger, attacks from monsters, or raids from thieves may come to Seomhwachon.

If we defeat the enemies and accept them, maybe the village will grow a little bigger next year.

“There will be a lot to do at Hongseongmun.”

“Hehe. Will you help me?”

“Of course.”

Is it because there is no such thing as an attack? The road is easy.

We moved on for a while, and as the sun began to set, a familiar sight began to appear.

Now, if you go a little further, you will reach Seomhwachon.

“Ah. eye. The first snow is early this year.”

At that time, Sayun looked at the sky and uttered a word.

Just as she said, snowflakes were falling, one by one, from the darkened sky.

The first snow came much earlier than expected.

“…Too fast.”

I spoke seriously, and Hongryeon and Chaejin’s fighting spirit calmly rose.

Hyeonhwi and Sayoon, surprised by their reaction, also gained momentum.

Fog began to rise at the end of the road.

Cold and cold.

Snow fog.

What is faintly visible in the fog are frozen monsters.

And, it was a large pure white snake, grinning as it opened its large mouth to eat the monsters, and its red eyes flashed as if it was happy to have found new prey.

Sanbeom.

The monster we were supposed to catch was smiling evilly, wagging its tongue, and calling for early winter.

In front of the powerful monster, Hongryeon, Chaejin, Hyeonhwi, and Sayun jumped out of the cart as if they had been waiting.

unexpected.

But the battle I had been waiting for had begun.