episode_0104

The gray sky, which had been snowing in plain sight until yesterday, was revealing itself as clear as yesterday’s frowning face was a lie.

Perhaps that’s why the sun rose unusually high today, unlike winter, and as the sun was setting, a red twilight began to calmly settle in the blue sky.

It was a time when blue and red coexisted in the sky.

Hongseongmundo members who had completed their patrol were walking through the snow that had piled up overnight.

“Aren’t you cold?”

It was Sayoon. I smiled and shook my head at her, who was wearing leather clothes that looked like they were made from rabbit fur.

“It’s not that cold.”

“Your nose and ears are red too?”

“I took the tonic like that, and I also took the tonic that Moonwoljeong sent me, but is it really worth using it when it’s this cold?”

After taking the tonic given by Hong Seong-moon, the real tonic came a few days later.

I asked what the ingredients were, but Chaejin just told me that it was really good for men.

Anyway, perhaps because of them, my physical strength has definitely increased a lot and I feel less cold.

When I said this with a smile, Hongryeon, who had been patrolling with Sayun, stretched out her hand.

Is it because he is an expert? Her hands, which were not even wearing gloves, just maintained their normal color despite the cold.

She naturally reached out and placed both hands on my cheeks. Is it because of my skills? The warmth in her hands was gradually relaxing my face, which had been battered by the winter wind.

“Thank you.”

“What.”

With a grin, Hongryeon slowly removed her hand. When Sayun, who was watching this, smiled brightly, a shout that made the servants who were sweeping the roadside and preparing to welcome the guests could be heard from inside the guesthouse.

“Everyone come in and have a bowl of warm soup!!”

It was Yohwan. It looks like a soup was prepared for those who worked hard to clear the snow.

I also recommended it to the two people standing in front of me.

“If it’s okay, just have one bowl at a time and go.”

“Oh my. We didn’t even clear the snow.”

“Still, you worked hard for Island Village. Don’t hesitate.”

“Then… I will accept it gratefully.”

Smiling softly, Hongryeon went inside with Sayun. And a moment later, something falls from the roof of the guesthouse.

Even though it was so cold that snow piled up, Chaejin insisted on wearing Moonwoljeong attire.

“Aren’t you cold?”

“For an expert of that level, this is nothing. Hehehe. If you think it’s cold, could you please warm it up?”

I shrugged my shoulders. And then he wrapped the scarf he had been wearing around her neck, and Chaejin looked at me and smiled.

“…This is good too. ah. And I cleared all the snow from the roof. There was a lot of accumulation, right?”

There was a possibility that the roof could collapse due to too much snow accumulating on it, and the snow could fall and injure people passing by. So I asked Chaejin, and it seems he did a better job than I expected.

I nodded to her and we went inside together. The servants and Jeomsoyi were already warming up by eating soup in the guesthouse.

“Huh? When did you guys come?”

“Just now! What about Chaejin?”

“I was up there shoveling snow.”

“I see. ruler. Please eat too, sister. Master Yohwan made it.”

Sayoon, who received the bowl of soup from Yohwan, smiled and passed it over, and Chaejin smiled back. Then he glanced at Hongryeon and asked.

“Looking at the weather, it doesn’t look like it will snow for a while. Shouldn’t we go quickly?”

“That’s right. I was going to tell you that anyway. I’m thinking of leaving tomorrow… is that okay?”

It is not comfortable to travel when it snows.

Of course, the story may be different for martial arts warriors, but since I am participating in this trip, I am taking that into consideration.

They’re being considerate of me, but wanting more here would be greed.

“I’m fine anytime.”

“Then that’s good.”

“But what about the elixir?”

“I finished it yesterday and plan to take it this evening.”

“Good. Sayoon. How about using this opportunity to show off your skills in the Murim Alliance?”

As Chaejin spoke with a smile, Sayun tilted her head.

When the Murim people stop by the Murim Alliance, their skills are evaluated. Depending on one’s skill at that time, one’s position in the Murim Alliance would change in the future.

“Me and Hongryeon were top class.”

“Is it high if you are in the A class?”

“Yes. It’s the highest level. But that’s not really important. There are people who start at level A but cannot progress any further, and there are people who start at level 丁 and rise to a high position in the Murim Alliance.”

It’s just a starting point, and I agree.

Unlike the other main characters, Sayun and Yura in Heavenly Moon started out at level 1.

There were events that occurred in the process, but they weren’t that important, so let’s skip them.

“Chaeryeon Sojeo…”

“Him? It was top class. It must have been almost the highest level among them, right?”

As Chaejin explained, Sayun nodded. Hongryeon grinned at her as she seemed to be thinking about something.

“You want to be at least at a similar level?”

“Yes.”

Sayoon was embarrassed and answered quietly, and Hongryeon patted her shoulder.

“Honestly, at your current level of skill, it’s probably second-rate. But if you take the elixir this time and practice as you go, it won’t be difficult to reach level A.”

“You have to keep training.”

“You can say so. You always said that, right? Those who are not properly prepared cannot see tomorrow.”

As Hongryeon spoke calmly, Chaejin stroked Sayun’s hesitant head. Even though she probably wanted to go to Cheongho first, she seemed to be giving in, showing her regret.

“I’m sorry… I think the schedule is delayed because of me…”

“Strictly speaking, it’s my fault, so don’t worry too much.”

It was just that the trip was difficult because it had continued to snow for several days since the first snowfall.

When I tried to comfort her, Sayun was startled and shook her head loudly.

“U. That’s not it. Because I’m not good enough…”

“No. what. There is no problem with the schedule. If so, let’s stop by Murimmaeng first.”

“Yes. thank you Guest owner. Is that okay?”

Chaejin nodded, and I smiled.

Of course that doesn’t work.

Do whatever you want.

I was always prepared to leave at any time. I contacted Kinoya through the mail and then went to the government office.

Just in case, I asked the local governor to watch over the guesthouse in case something happened, and then when I came back.

Geomseong was standing in front of the guesthouse.

“What are you doing at this late hour?”

“I heard the story from Ryeon. He’s leaving tomorrow.”

“Ah. Yes.”

“…Please take care of the children. And.”

Geomseong hesitated and stretched out his hand. A small white hand holds mine. When I was watching my navy blue hair fluttering in the wind, illuminated by the moonlight.

She spoke in a calm tone.

“I hope you come back in good health.”

I am reflected in deep, transparent eyes. As I looked into his eyes, I nodded, and then, as if he was satisfied, Geomseong took out a small book from his pocket.

“Would you please pass this on to your apprentice?”

“Uh… what is it?”

“Nothing much. I would like to ask my apprentice for a few things.”

“Uh. yes. Okay.”

But couldn’t we just leave this to Hongryeon? Is there a reason why you gave it to me?

While I was wondering, Geomsung smiled and took a step back.

“And. Let me show you my good stuff. ah. Come to think of it.”

Unlike before, the appearance of the Sword Saint was a bit awkward.

“Have you ever observed the martial arts of an apprentice?”

I’ve seen it at Heavenly Moon, but I’ve never seen it here. So I shook my head and Geomseong smiled.

“I see. If so.”

The calm voice of the Sword Saint engulfed the surroundings.

“Me.”

“….”

“Please take a look.”

-thud!!

Light advance.

At the same time, snowflakes nearby rose into the air.

And that moment.

It was only for a moment, but the world stopped, and the snowflakes that had soared into the air began to disperse like light in an instant.

As if I had been attacked thousands or tens of thousands of times.

“It is said to be a sword that controls the will. The power of will is very powerful. Please remember.”

I’ve never seen anything like this even in the bright moon…

Well, no one other than the chief has seen the Sword Saint move, so it’s natural that we don’t know the extent of her level.

“Thank you for your teaching.”

But it’s so high that I don’t know what you’re talking about. Still, I thought it would be better to just say thank you than to say I don’t know, so I lowered my head, and Geomseong spoke more seriously than ever.

“Definitely. Please remember.”

“Uh… Yes?”

“That I am stronger than the apprentice.”

I smiled awkwardly at her, who looked smug.

No, you say you’re strong, so what are you saying?

The next morning came. The sky was clear so it seemed like the weather would be good for a while.

It’s perfect weather for a trip.

As I was sitting on the cart and moving the luggage, Chae-jin came out carrying a bag.

“Why do you think your luggage is so small?”

“What. Because I’ll come back again. why? Can’t I come?”

“What wouldn’t work?”

“Hehe. Yes? But other people… Ah. Here he comes.”

As she was tapping the cart, she pointed to one side and said. As she said, I see women carrying various things.

Three Hongseong disciples wearing thick fur clothes.

They were Hongryeon, Hyeonhwi, and Sayun.

“Did you wait a long time?!”

I shook my head at Sayoon, who came running with a bright smile. Meanwhile, Hyeonhwi bowed his head and said hello, and Hongryeon looked at me and smiled.

“The clothes are a bit old.”

“Huh? No, it’s not old…”

“I think it would be a good idea to wear this outfit.”

Then he took out a long gun from the package he had brought. This long gun… it’s the one I saw before.

Clothing embroidered with Hwiseongsa. Hongryeon held it out and smiled brightly, so I put it on.

“Give me your arm. I’ll put it on.”

“Thank you.”

The black and gray long sleeves were clothes that exuded a calm feeling. Is it because of the embroidery made with Hwisungsa? I felt much less cold than when I wore thicker clothes.

“Hmm…”

“What do you think?”

“…It suits you well.”

When Chaejin, who was staring at me, said something, Hongryeon started to feel proud. And Sayoon and Hyeonhwi also said that they get along well.

“I’m sorry that I feel like I always get it like this.”

“No, what?! Rather, we will receive more, right?”

“Haha. exactly? anyway. Say thank you again. Thank you.”

“It’s nothing special. now. Let’s go now!”

With a slightly heated face, Hongryeon got on the cart. And Chaejin clenched her fists while fiddling with my clothes.

“Look forward to it when you go to Cheongho.”