episode_0146

After the sparring, the trophy was taken from Zhuge Zhongdae, who was lying on the floor.

I was worried that he might have stolen something, so I searched my belongings on the spot.

Gradually.

Three things came out of the guy’s arms.

It was a plaything-like ornament and beads wrapped in paper, and a piece of cloth like a handkerchief.

As I was looking around with them on my hands, Monk Hyesang and Dan Unyeop, who had been watching the sparring from below the stage, approached me.

They were also able to cover their bodies by receiving jackets that were believed to have been given to them by the senior citizen of the general office.

Dang Un-yeop’s eyes turned to the items in my hand.

“Namgung Sohyeop, is that…?”

“Ah, the party’s small cooperative. You mean these? This is the winner’s trophy.”

“Amitabha…”

“The winner’s spoils… So are you going to take them as a reward for your bet?”

Dang Un-yeop asked, with Monk Hyesang next to him, who was chanting softly.

“Hmm… But looking at it like this, I can’t tell what it is.”

I searched my chest and only took the items that had a strange energy to them.

“I’ll tell you that.”

Perhaps because of what he knew, Monk Hyesang finally stopped chanting and opened his mouth.

“First of all, the norigae is a Buddhist instrument that makes the wearer’s body emit a good scent. It is very durable and well-made, so it is popular with ladies. I know it is quite expensive.”

“Oh.”

It is said that in the past in China, people wore scented sachets instead of perfume, and it seemed like a martial arts version of that.

Was he trying to give his lover a gift?

That thought passed through my mind, but now it is an item in my hands.

I packed the plaything in my arms with the intention of giving it to Namgung Hwaran.

“Then what are the rest?”

“Seeing that they also give off a weak energy, they seem to belong to the Buddhist sphere. The bead-shaped balls probably have the function of purifying slightly polluted water. It looks exactly like the items that children of prestigious Sega families take with them when traveling long distances.”

“Oh…”

“As for the last tool, I also have the same one.”

Monk Hyesang took out a piece of cloth with a plain pattern from his pocket and continued speaking.

“Unlike other Buddhist tools that work by absorbing natural energy, this is an object that needs to be infused with inner energy to function properly. If you rub a dirty weapon or tool while inserting a weak inner hole, the dirt will fall off instantly and you can keep it clean. As long as you don’t damage the fabric, it can be used for quite a long time.”

“Oh…!”

The conclusion was that they were all useful and expensive items.

It’s not that there aren’t similar items in reality, but I liked the fact that it can be used semi-permanently and more simply as long as you have the skills to do so.

Unlike what Baekgeon had previously hinted at from Pyosa, it is not a teaching tool that directly acts on the body, but Monk Hyesang’s explanation was very helpful.

As he was enjoying the loot, a groan came out of the mouth of Zhuge Jongdae, who had fainted after being hit on the head.

“Ugh……”

“Oh, I guess I came to my senses.”

“What is this…”

Zhuge Jongdae slowly blinked and raised his head, and when he saw the object in my hand, he was startled and fumbled in my arms.

“Uh, none…! My teaching tools…! Could it be that the things in the hands of Namgung Sohyeop are mine…?”

“It’s safe to say it’s mine now. Wasn’t it a bet that the winner would grant any request?”

I deliberately grinned and slowly put the Buddhist instruments into my arms.

Then, upon seeing that, Zhuge Zongdae’s face distorted again.

This was the reason why I took care of Zhuge Jongdae’s belongings.

It is true that Buddhist instruments were expensive, but there was nothing that a member of a family of the rank of King Namgung could not obtain.

When I first searched Zhuge Zongdae’s chest, I did not expect to find any great elixir or treasure.

‘If you make a fuss and get caught, you’ll get teabagged.’

I felt good because I found more useful legal tools than I expected, but even if I hadn’t, I probably would have cleaned out my belongings.

Zhuge Jongdae, who had been defeated in an ugly way by a junior military officer whom he had ignored and even had his belongings stolen, was unable to say anything and just gaped.

“This, this…!”

Finally, just as Zhuge Jongdae was about to shout something with a goblin-like face.

Hwiiingㅡ

A ray of cool wind passed by the cooled top of his head.

“……?”

Zhuge Jongdae stiffened at the unfamiliar sensation felt above his head.

Only then did he seem to sense something strange and raised a trembling hand to touch his head.

Swoosh… Swoosh…

“Ah, ah…!”

When his fingertips touched a smooth scalp instead of rich hair, Zhuge Jongdae repeated the same exclamation as if he had forgotten how to speak.

The feverish face subsided palely, as if it had never been so hot.

Again~

“Huh?”

And when I saw tears flowing down the corners of Zhuge Jongdae’s eyes, I couldn’t help but be embarrassed.

“Kuhm…”

“Amitabha…”

Monks Dang Un-yeop and Hyesang, who were watching from the side, could not help but feel sorry for the tears of the man who lost his hair.

I opened my mouth, feeling dazed by the suddenly strange atmosphere.

“My head burned a little, but I guess it’s not a serious injury? How many types of elixirs there are in the world, and how many dharma tools with extraordinary functions, is it possible that among them there is not a single one that can regrow hair?”

The martial arts world is where all kinds of strange techniques and techniques exist.

It’s a bit comical because only the top of your head is missing, but isn’t that something you can do by wearing a bandana or a bamboo hat until you find a way?

If you are having a hard time, you can take the child to the medical center and ask Uiseon for treatment.

Dan Woon-yeop slowly shook his head at my words.

“Once hair is lost, it cannot be grown back no matter what elixir or magic tool is used. We at Sacheondangmun also tried using various medicines and poisons, but they all failed. If there is only one way, it is to practice martial arts and reach the state of Harmony Sutra and achieve Hwangol Transformation or Hwanro Hwandong.”

Grumbling~

As Tang Un-yeop’s confirmed kill was added, the stream of water flowing down Zhuge Jongdae’s cheek became thicker.

chin.

Zhuge Jongdae stood up from his seat on the floor and glared at me without even thinking about shaking the dust off his clothes.

‘Puhup…! It certainly looks a bit like that…’

I barely suppressed the laughter that was about to burst out and faced him.

“Nae… someday I will definitely ascend to the Harmony Hall and pay for this humiliation… sigh.”

Zhuge Jongdae, who wiped his tears on his forearm, said those last words and turned his back on me and walked off the stage.

The sight of Zhuge Jongdae leaving the gate with unsteady steps looked very lonely.

‘But they didn’t take the weapon away. ‘I won’t die on the way back home.’

The fact that she shed tears at the end was a bit pitiful, but it was her punishment for coming into the party in the first place and being rude with her mouth.

With that, all thoughts of Zhuge Zongdae were completely erased from my mind.

“Here’s your gift.”

When I returned to Namgung Hwaran’s side, I presented her with the loot I had acquired this time.

Rustling.

As she peeled off the paper wrapping and put the plaything on her belt, a faint scent of flowers spread around her.

“This scent is plum blossom scent. It seems to be a Buddhist instrument made by the Hwasan faction. The Buddhist instruments they produce have a characteristic of plum blossom scent.”

“How does Monk Hyesang know that?”

“Hmm? What did you say?”

“Oh, it’s nothing. He muttered that Monk Hyesang was really knowledgeable.”

“Amitabha Buddha. There are just a few things I picked up out of curiosity.”

Monk Hyesang chanted the Buddhist scriptures with a proud face.

I picked up the drip that had popped out without realizing it and looked around.

As the sparring ended, a complete drinking party was taking place in the yard.

And the atmosphere got even hotter as the performers who were going to sing and dance went up to the stage where I had just come down.

Now was the time to make a move if we wanted to give the adults a drink before everyone got completely drunk.

“Dang Sohyeop, Monk Hyesang. Thank you for helping me like this even though we are meeting for the first time today. I have to go now to say hello to the seniors at Sega. I hope you enjoy the feast.”

“Amitabha Buddha. Congratulations again.”

“Congratulations on your marriage. Next time, I will invite Namgung Sohyeop to Sacheon. Well then, that’s enough…”

After saying goodbye, we parted ways, promising to see each other later.

After that, my memory was blurry because I drank too much.

I remember being praised for defeating Zhuge Zongdae because I thought it was a martial arts world where if someone was wrong, the sword would be used first, but I had trouble because the elders in the family kept giving me alcohol.

“Here, have another drink! That’s right!”

“Looking at him drinking well, he must be a very big man! Thinking about those unlucky Zhuge bastards gnashing their teeth makes me feel relieved!”

“Yeah, but the head is a little… Maybe I should have hit the stomach or chest instead…”

“Hwaran also has a drink… Wow…! Anyway, I hope I win! Okay, okay. Let our new groom drink it all up!”

The elderly man who was offering a drink to Namgung Hwaran next to him passed his glass to me for some reason.

I had the ability, so I was confident that I wouldn’t get drunk. But as I continued to maintain my sanity, an elderly man took something from Dan Un-yeop, mixed it with alcohol, and gave it to me.

Still, Dang Un-yeop probably didn’t give him the poison, and he didn’t think he would poison the groom at the wedding, so he took it in one bite.

‘what…?’

And as soon as I drank that glass, my head started spinning and I lost consciousness.

Rustle rustle.

“Ugh… head…”

When I fell asleep, I felt my throat burning and looked around.

The feel of soft bedding and the heavy pressure on your lower body…?

“Huh…?”

At that moment, I woke up to a strange feeling in my lower body.

When I opened my eyes and looked up, the woman’s naked body was revealed in the shining moonlight.

It was the naked body of Namgung Hwaran, who was white enough to be pale but had a little blush here and there, with her white hair slicked back.

‘What is this…’

Slosh, clang!

“Ugh…!”

Byeurrreueu!

Whether I opened my eyes or not, Namgung Hwaran, who had been pounding the mill above, eventually received my affection inside.

“Haa… haa… are you awake?”

I could see the sweat dripping down my neck and pooling on my collarbone. Her chest moved up and down in time with her breathing, catching my attention.

After appreciating it up to that point, I stopped thinking.

“Kyaaa!”