episode_0142

There was a lot of work to do after this winter, so my desk was always full of documents and letters sent through the mail.

and.

Came again today.

“5 messages today.”

The mailman who always came gave me a letter and left. That person is also having a hard time until night.

I closed the window and looked at the certificate he gave me.

One message… was sent from Moonwoljeong. Was it sent by the apprentice?

I immediately opened the letter and there was a short text written inside.

I will visit you soon.

When is it soon? Anyway, if the apprentice is coming, he’ll be drinking a lot, so I’ll have to prepare separately.

By the way, there won’t be any problems, so do you think it’ll be okay?

It would be better to tell him to come after Yohwan comes.

[As the battle between the Demonic Cult and the Iron Bloods intensifies, the Four Black Dragons have also decided to provide support. It will probably be decided in the next battle.]

Next was the letter sent by Hano. It seems that the fight between the Demon Cult and the Iron Bloods is being watched with caution in the Safa faction as well.

It’s a bit surprising that it’s always been a crisis on this side, but it’s a fire scene across the river.

I tapped the book and read the following.

It is said that the Murim Alliance and the Black Lotus are holding hands and moving together this time. In any case, the Demonic Cult and the Sangvis Cult are likely to be annoying people.

And the one who is making a name for herself there these days is Yura, who has earned the nickname of Melodious Singer.

It was quickly making a name for itself among the popular late-stage indices these days. Of course, Chaeryeon is still dominant, but…

If this happens, maybe we can meet later?

Well, it doesn’t have much to do with me anyway, so I’ll leave it aside for now…

The next one was sent by the Murim Alliance. When I checked the book that had Namgung Seongyul’s name written on it…

I finally found it.

It was a story about finding traces of the Heavenly Demon, the secret area of the Demonic Cult, and securing it from the Murim Alliance. The content is that since he has it, he can negotiate with the Demonic Cult or take control of them.

It is said that Namgung Seongyul was the one who found the secret world and broke through it, and thanks to him, the Ministry of Defense decided to take possession of the traces of the Heavenly Demon.

As a result, the power of the Protectorate, whose position within the Murim Alliance had been decreasing, increased, so it was an expression of gratitude for that.

He told me to come visit him at Namgung House later… Do you think I’ll have time to go?

The next call was from the manager of my land and building in another city.

There wasn’t anything special about it and it just said that it would continue like last year, so I just read it briefly and skipped it.

And last.

It was Sayun’s letter.

I heard that the root of Tao is knowing the sadness of others.

This is what the monk Amipa, who has been staying at Hongseongmun for some time, said.

It is said to be Buddha’s teaching that those who cannot know, understand, and accept the sadness of others cannot ascend to a higher place.

I’m not sure yet. Still, my heart aches when my teacher or my sisters are having a hard time or are sad, so am I accepting their teachings at least a little?

As I told you before, my teacher was having a hard time a lot.

It is said that it is memories of the past that remain deep in the Master’s heart and make him sad, but the wounds never heal.

They say that is Simma.

In order to overcome that mentality, Master went through a difficult time not long ago.

Honestly, I was scared.

Master is the one who saved me and the one who raised me.

Because I don’t have parents, my teacher was like family to me.

I wanted to share in some of his sorrow, but I could only watch Master suffer.

The reason Master is having a hard time is obviously because of something that happened in the past.

I thought the feeling of self-reproach for not being able to protect my teacher was what was making it difficult for him.

so that. I wanted to become stronger.

To that end, I decided to go to Amifa soon.

If I come back after training at Amipa this time, won’t my heart become stronger?

That’s how I became stronger and stronger, Master and the other sisters.

And it would be nice if I could protect you too.

Hehehe. Although it may be a very distant future.

Still, I often imagine it. Someday, I too will become a wonderful warrior like my teacher and Master Hongryeon. To become a women’s cooperative that can protect many people.

And, there is a man behind me. Just like you watched over me and always helped me. Thinking about myself watching over and helping him gives me strength.

What can I learn if I go to Amifa this time?

Sister Ryu Hyeon said that what I lack right now is enlightenment… Will I be able to attain enlightenment if I train there?

I’m really looking forward to it.

ah. And it is said that there are many wonderful things related to Buddha near Amipa.

Of course, since we are going for training, sightseeing is not possible… but it seems like there are quite a few things you can get in Amipa.

It’s not like you hate Bulbul or anything like that, right? Among the things I heard from Monk Yujeong, I heard that among the things available at Amipa, there was a gift I wanted to send to my uncle.

Please look forward to!

…Please don’t have too high expectations.

I don’t want to disappoint you…

P.s.

It’s very cold these days. Always stay warm… And Amipa also says you can send and receive letters through the post office.

When I go there, I will make sure to send you a letter.

Sharing the letter with you gives me great strength.

You would say the same thing, right?

I hope so.

It sounds obvious.

Don’t be a great help.

By the way, these are things you can get at Amifa…

These are probably items that can be obtained by defeating monsters.

Even though Hongseongmun is a place where not many monsters appear, there are still a lot of monsters around Amisan where Amipa is located.

Perhaps I will slay monsters as part of my training, and through that, I will be able to obtain items from Amipa.

With Sayun’s current skills, there won’t be a big problem, and Amifa won’t send you to a dangerous place just like that.

Don’t worry too much.

After folding the letter neatly and putting it in the safe, it was time to roughly organize it and finish the day’s work.

The sound of something hitting the window is heard.

If anyone is coming at this time…

I peeked my head towards the window. There was a red-haired beauty looking up at me and smiling.

“Are you busy?”

“I tried to finish work and rest.”

“Hehe. Then can I have a cup of tea?”

It was Hongryeon who somehow seemed to be in a good mood. I nodded, cleaned up my office, and spoke.

“Come up.”

Hongryeon lightly jumps to the window and enters the room. After she sat down, I boiled water on the stove.

“What’s going on?”

“Hmm. I just wanted to say thank you.”

“Thank you? I didn’t really do anything worth it.”

“Master, your work is the same…”

Hongryeon, who was fiddling with the teacup I held out to her, raised the corners of her mouth with a frown.

“I went to the prosecutor’s office during the day today.”

“Ah. I see.”

I guess Noya just said that?

I sat down and nodded.

“I just used what I found by chance.”

“But you said it was precious?”

“No matter how precious it is, wouldn’t it be right to use it where it’s needed?”

Hongryeon sighed heavily at my answer.

“I feel like I only get help from you every time…”

“Don’t think like that. Because I will get help too.”

“Which one? Just say it.”

“I have a place to go soon. I would like you to help me then.”

There were a few things that needed to be done while Sayoon went to Amifa.

One of them was to purify a place called Gwilyeongji near Seomhwachon.

“I heard it during the consultation. About half a day south of Seomhwachon, there is a village inside the forest. There is a place where demonic spirits gather.”

“Huh? It’s a ghost, right? Was it near Seomhwachon?”

“I know. It was a story told by people in a village nearby. Something strange has been happening there for a few months now.”

“Ah… I see. I didn’t know that either.”

“I understand. To begin with, that place is far from Seomhwachon, a place that people don’t go to often, and it’s a place that hasn’t suffered any major damage so far. However, it is said that a problem will arise, and if it spreads, it may cause damage to the island village…”

“I need to purify it.”

“That’s right. And according to the book I read before and the story of Hano, the spirit of the ghost land is strongest on the night of the New Year, and there is something you can gain if you purify the place then.”

“Oh my. Really?”

“So, I would like you to help me.”

Hongseong Shingong has the power to chase away ghosts along with the perm energy, so if Hongryeon goes, it will be of great help.

Among the things you can get there, there are materials to make Sayun’s weapons, so you should get them when you have the chance.

And among the things that can be obtained in the process of purifying that place, there are some that go well with Hongryeon, so it will be good for her as well.

“Good. Then take someone…”

“The two of you can go. If Amifa leaves, there will be no one at Hongseongmun. There is no need to go in large numbers.”

“…Two, two?”

Hongryeon’s face turns slightly red. Now that I think about it, Hongryeon and I have never gone somewhere alone.

“If it’s going to be hard, you don’t have to go…”

“Not at all!”

“….”

“It’s not hard.”

I was satisfied with Hongryeon’s confident response.

“Then let’s ask for something then.”

****

Because I visited late at night, I couldn’t stay long, but it was a worthwhile meeting.

I just wanted to say thank you, but I never thought I would receive an offer to go on a trip together.

Of course, it’s not that far from Seomhwachon, and even if you think about the trip, it’s only a day or two, and in reality, it’s no different from going to work.

Going with someone she likes couldn’t help but be quite enjoyable for Hongryeon.

Isn’t that just the two of them?

Just the two of you!

I was so jealous when I heard that Chaejin went out alone with him.

That’s why Hongryeon, who returned to Hongseongmun, had a big smile on her face.

Just imagining what would happen if we went together this time, her heart began to beat rapidly with anticipation and joy.