episode_0133

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After Geomseong left, I asked the question.

Considering the importance of Sword Saint in our scenario, this task must succeed properly.

Moreover, the scenario is just a scenario, but if she goes wrong, Sayoon and Hongryeon will be sad.

There.

Didn’t I already say this?

There won’t be any problem.

As a man, you can’t just say it out loud.

Anyway, it seems like Geomseong is trying to reduce his anxiety as much as possible.

The first step would be to create a Hyunwoon Gap.

And maybe the second step…

To complete Hongryeon’s Meteor Rock, which is now almost complete.

When I spoke with Hongryeon before, I heard that she had almost completed Yuseongrak.

Maybe that will end with studying the records brought from Amipa this time.

Hmm… then what should I do now?

The fact that she decided that she needed to take on the challenge probably means that the Sword Master felt uneasy right now, but I can’t just force her to quit.

“What are you doing when you’re not sleeping?”

Chaejin peeked out from above, rubbing her sleepy eyes. I looked up at her and smiled.

“I had something to think about.”

okay.

Let’s think about it.

Just like always.

The next day, I sneakily visited Noya. As expected, due to a large request from Hongseongmun, there will be no work for about three days.

With Noya’s current skills, he would not fail to make the Hyunwoon Armor as he had the materials and the manufacturing method.

When I returned to the guesthouse after meeting him, I came face to face with Hongryeon sitting alone on a bench in the backyard.

He looked quite tired somehow.

“Did you sleep poorly last night?”

“Yes. A little bit.”

She looked gloomy and hesitated before opening her mouth.

“Master says he uses the Heart Sutra. There is something given to me by Amifa… I’m sure it’s to avoid putting a burden on Sayoon if something goes wrong.”

“I see.”

“Isn’t it amazing?”

“I was surprised.”

I couldn’t tell Hongryeon what happened yesterday. She is her own person, but it increases the burden of the Sword Saint.

I’m not saying that the Sword Saint will inevitably fail, but there’s no need to make her feel anxious.

“Master worked hard before Amipha came.”

Objects and diaries of former generations of literary men.

And I looked again at the house, sister-in-law, and sisters-in-law.

And, he read all the records of the ambassador he had killed.

Still, there were no problems so I thought it would be okay.

Hongryeon covered her face.

“Master… what should I do if something goes wrong?”

“You will do well. Don’t worry too much.”

I patted Hongryeon on the shoulder, and she spoke in a tired voice.

“A little. Can I look forward to it?”

“Sure.”

Suddenly, something red touched my shoulder. Long, fragrant and soft hair.

I know that Hongryeon has feelings for me. However, rather than expressing that, the current leaning can be said to be something I want to lean on because I am really tired and scared.

If so, let us accept it.

After three days, it was time to smoke a cigarette in the backyard as usual.

A swordsman wearing a shabby long cloth approached me in the backyard.

“Today. Ryeon did a great job with Yoo Seong-rak.”

“Is that so.”

She looked at me with half-closed eyes as usual, then came and squatted down in front of me.

“What do you think of my suggestion?”

“The other disciples are feeling anxious.”

“I know. But… as long as my weakness is clear and there is a possibility that the enemy can exploit it. You can’t just leave it like that.”

It has already been attacked twice by the Iron Bloods, and they will not give up Hongseong Mountain.

But what if the enemy knows this?

What if you attack using that?

Geomseong said the assumption, and I also decided that it was not impossible.

In other words, overcoming his simma was something that Geomsung must do at some point.

And the sooner it was possible, the better.

“I asked Amifa for a favor. It is said that you can stabilize your mind and body by using the Buddha’s Beopjin.”

No, there is such a thing?!

Sammanvani, copy of the Heart Sutra. Just saying that…

“Tomorrow, after holding a memorial service at Hongseongmun Gate to announce the return of Hyeonungap, I plan to make an attempt that night.”

Geomsung looked up at me and spoke seriously.

“In other words, if you have any instructions for me, today is the last day.”

“Isn’t that the Sword Saint’s idea?”

I smiled at her, and Sword Saint, who was looking up at me, also smiled slightly.

“What you said seems correct. exactly. It might be something I can do after I overcome my mental state.”

She got up and turned to leave, and I caught her.

“Let’s eat some sweets before you go.”

Geomseong stopped and slowly turned his head.

“That before?”

That before.

The snack I gave Geomseong when I first met him.

I like other snacks, but Geomseong especially liked them.

I shrugged my shoulders.

“Yes.”

“Then… can you take it from the customers as well?”

I said, taking the silver gift she held out.

“We will prepare other sweets for you next time you come.”

“…Haha.”

She let out a low laugh and nodded.

“Please, please.”

As the sun sets the next day

I got dressed.

Then, he put the Heart Sutra and Jangmunin’s dagger on the desk into his pocket.

“Guest guest. Are you ready?”

Chaejin also packed as much equipment as possible. I don’t think that’s possible, but it seems like they’re trying to protect people at all costs if an emergency arises.

Of course, I am the weakest one, so my intention to protect myself is strong.

“Let’s go.”

I headed to Hongseongmun with Hongryeon, who looked clearly nervous.

The person standing at the entrance to Hongseongmun was none other than Sayun.

Her expression looked quite dark compared to usual.

“Don’t worry too much.”

” That’s how it should be…”

Seeing his sullen appearance makes me feel sick. Chaejin seemed to feel the same way and stroked her head.

“Guest guest. It’ll be okay, right?”

Chaejin quickly asked me, and I answered right away.

It’ll be okay.

I held the heart scripture in my pocket.

If it’s not okay.

I have to go in and do something.

In fact, I thought about leaving it to Hong Seong-moon’s disciples, but since I had a rough idea of what was inside, I couldn’t leave it to someone else.

As I went up to Hongseongmun Gate, a protective formation was displayed just like last time. Then, under the guidance of Hong Seong-moon’s disciples, I moved to the castle hall I had seen before.

“Welcome.”

Geomseong smiled and greeted Chaejin and me. In front of her, a pair of shining silver light armor was placed.

Hyeonwoon-gap.

The armor that had been Hong Seong-moon’s favorite item in the past was about to be put back into place.

Geomsung, who was staring at it, grabbed his sword. It’s a slender body and slender arms.

Nevertheless, she was swinging a large sword as if it were a piece of paper, performing a beautiful sword dance.

“Is that Hong Seong-moon’s ritual?”

“I think so.”

A sword dance that unfolds without words.

This is followed by the sword dance of Hongryeon, the next Jangmunin.

Two sword dancers took turns performing a rite for Hong Seong-mun.

When the ritual was over, Geomseong personally placed the Hyunwoon Gap on the Seonggwan.

-Ugh…!!

At the same time, light emanates from the castle tube. A barrier using Hyunwoon Gap.

And it was a barrier that prevented anyone from approaching the sacred item, Hyunwoon Gap.

According to the records, it is said that only those who have learned Hongseong Shingung can enter there.

I don’t know if it’s real. Because I’ve never seen it before.

“Thank you all.”

Geomseong turned and bowed his head to those who participated in the ancestral rite.

It’s just Amifa, me, and Chaejin.

However, political factions start with propriety and end with propriety.

She bowed politely and then announced the end of the ritual.

“Everyone, please eat.”

Listening to Ryu Hyeon’s calm voice, we headed to Hong Seong-moon’s restaurant.

“I’m not going to die, so everyone, don’t do that.”

“But Master.”

The meal ended in an atmosphere that made you feel like you were tired of eating. It was time to train, but everyone was unable to leave the Sword Saint’s side.

It’s about feeling anxious.

“He who learns martial arts is no different from always walking on blades. How can you grow if you are afraid of it?”

“…But.”

“It’s okay. Because I will definitely achieve it.”

The disciples’ expressions improved a little at the confident voice of the Sword Master. And Hongryeondo.

Of course, her anxiety may not have disappeared. Nevertheless, the reason her expression was bright was probably for the sake of the other students.

“How about starting quickly?”

When Yujeong spoke seriously, Geomseong nodded. As she changed into comfortable clothes and started walking, Sayun came to my side.

“Master… will you be okay?”

“It’ll be okay.”

I put my hands in my pockets.

And, I put strength into the hands holding the two objects.

Hong Seong-moon’s closed underground training facility was spacious. There was a lot of dust in it, as if it wasn’t used often, but it didn’t seem like the ventilation itself was bad.

The material also seems quite sturdy.

Amipa had already prepared, so there were candles, Buddhist teachings, and teachings written all over the training hall.

“Tree Amitabha Buddha…”

The monks who went to their seats begin to recite the sermon. While work was being done to stabilize the mind and suppress the movement of the demon, Geomseong tied his body with chains.

And then he glances at me.

“Then let’s begin.”

-click.

I used the Heart Sutra, which I received from Yu-jeong and said that there was one last chance left.

At that moment, the Heart Sutra turned into light and disappeared, and Sword Saint looked around at his disciples with a grave expression.

“Okay then. See you later with a smile. And, if anything happens, please follow Yu Guest’s instructions.”

Smiling at his disciples, Geomseong shifted into the lotus position.

Then close your eyes and exhale comfortably.

“…ugh.”

In an instant, she fell asleep. And how long has it been?

A groaning sound was heard that stopped the chanting that was echoing throughout the closed training facility.

It was flowing from the Sword Saint.

Hongryeon and Chaejin were like that before.

But that only lasts for a moment.

As her face becomes calm again, the chanting continues.

“…Ugh…!!”

A little stronger this time.

Accordingly, the chanting became stronger, and groans and painful expressions continued as if trying to block the chanting.

And, Hong Seong-moon’s disciples were also suffering because of it.

It was worth it. Geomseong always said that she was inferior, but to Hongseongmun’s disciples, Geomseong was their mother, older sister, and an idol who guided them.

It must be hard to see her in that much pain.

I said as I saw tears welling up in Sayun’s eyes.

“What would it be like to be out there?”

“…I want to keep an eye on Master… Can’t I?”

I shook my head and pointed to the other students.

Everyone was having a hard time seeing the pain of the Sword Saint. There is nothing harder than seeing your family in pain.

When I patted Hongryeon, who was also having a hard time, she sighed and sent her students away, and I spoke to Hongryeon, who came in after closing the door.

“You go out too.”

“But!”

“There are also monks from Amipa. ”

“But…”

“Chae Sojeo. Please do me a favor. If anything happens, I’ll call you right away, so please come in with me.”

“…I understand. Call me right away?”

In the end, Chaejin sighed and left, taking Hongryeon, who was hesitant, with her.

So, the only ones left were the monks of Amipa and me.

“Ugh… Ugh… Ugh…Ugh….!”

Geomseong’s complaints of pain were becoming more and more intense.

Should I sneak in?

That was when I heard the Heart Sutra.

The painful nasal sounds suddenly stopped.

uh?

Is it really the end??

“…Ha, haha…. Hahahaha…. Ahahahaha!!”

Geomseong laughed.

I would smile and see you again, but I didn’t want to see you like this again.

“Ugh!!”

A red energy so strong that several monks stopped chanting was rising from Geomseong’s body, and the chains that bound her were becoming taut.

“Ahahaha!!”

She said with a crazy smile on her face. chest voice.

Another side of Hongseong Shingong is being revealed.

ruler. Shall we start soon?

I heard this while drinking with my apprentice before.

It is said that when the body is dominated by the mind, one’s original spirit is asleep.

In other words, if you use the Heart Sutra when she is making a fuss like that, you can get inside her.

I walked towards her.

“Ahh… Ugh…!!”

In an instant, Geomseong’s expression changed. Not in the form of a demon god who was trying to enjoy destroying everything in the world just a moment ago, but in the form of a sword saint that I am familiar with.

Geomseong looked at me earnestly.

Did you awaken consciousness from the mirrored secret world of your own volition? Isn’t this enough to overcome it?

With her black eyes looking up at me anxiously, I took out my heart sutra.

I laughed once at the embarrassed face of the Sword Saint.

Because there are so many people who will be sad if something goes wrong with you.

That’s not my taste, and it doesn’t fit our scenario.

The moment when Sword Saint’s surprised face and my face are reflected in the heart mirror, and she is sucked back into the mirror secret world, and the heart demon inside her is about to reveal itself.

The surroundings turned pure white.

and.

Where it appeared.

It was Hong Seong-moon.

It was also horribly destroyed.