episode_0154

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In-ho took out a rope from the loading area and, with skill, tied the hands of the bandits.

They were entwined like oysters and followed behind the horse driven by In-ho, and they all gasped at the speed of the horse.

The moans of the bandits running along the bumpy road were low.

“Please be quiet.”

As the moaning continued, Inho, who was driving the horse, said something, and the sound quieted down a little.

“You ended up wearing a unnecessary tail.”

When Soyou, who was sitting in front of Inho, made a noise of disgust, Inho laughed.

“But you can’t kill him.”

“That point is soft. What will change if you hand it over to the government office like that?”

She didn’t like Inho’s soft ways.

“You will be punished according to the law, right?”

When Inho asked if it was natural, Soyou let out a long sigh.

“After that. Rather than summarily executing the bandit, he is imprisoned for a few days and then beaten. What do you think they will do after that?”

“At least we won’t be stealing.”

“No, we will bandit again. In the end, evil deeds do not decrease.”

“So, are you saying we have to kill them?”

At Inho’s words, the bandits who followed trembled.

“Because that’s what Moorim should do.”

Soyou spoke with firm faith.

However, In-ho did not agree with his teacher’s words.

“Okay. There is a country and there are laws. Can one individual execute it?”

“Just an individual, unmanned.”

“Still, it’s an individual. They say that the Murim Alliance and the Sadyoryun are gatherings of martial arts people… but in the end, they are gatherings of individuals with different interests.”

It’s different from official work. Inho said clearly.

“The concept of inviolability of government affairs is unfamiliar to me.”

“Hmm… I’m sure you’re the only one who says that even though you belong to Moorim.”

“Maybe it’s because I wasn’t a martial artist from birth.”

Inho shrugged his shoulders.

– Multi-faceted, multi-faceted

The sound of the horses’ light hooves continued along the forest.

The group passed through the forest, which had been green until just a moment ago, and gradually made their way to a place where traces of people were visible.

“You guys are lucky.”

Soyu, who was sitting in front of Inho, spoke to the bandits.

“Because my student has such a soft personality, his neck is stuck.”

– gulp

The leader of the bandits swallowed his saliva at Soyou’s words, which were not threatening, but were simply stating the truth.

– Multi-faceted, multi-faceted

The carriage and horses come out of the forest.

In the distance, you can see a castle lined with houses.

Anhui.

After a year, he returned to Anhui.

“But, it won’t be a martial arts competition again. What brought you here this time? You don’t often go to places with this many people.”

They were the ones who always traveled to mountainous villages to help people.

Since the ambassador did not tend to go to the castle unless it was for official business, Inho wondered if it was the Murim Alliance’s business again and asked Soyou.

“Well, it’s not official business… Isn’t it supposed to be considered official business?”

As Soyou spoke vaguely, Inho tilted his head.

“Where is that? If it’s a civil service job, it’s a civil service job. If not, it’s not.”

“Not the Murim Alliance.”

“Then where are we going?”

“Namgoong Street.”

“Eh?”

“And Master, there is nothing special to see. Because this visit is because of me.”

“They say that if you join Yan Lun Gong, you don’t belong to the family.”

“That’s right.”

“Is anyone in your family sick?”

When Inho asked if anyone was in danger or dead, Soyou shook his head.

“It’s not a bad thing. Rather, it is a slope.”

“A sergeant? Oh, that’s good.”

“The head of the family’s daughter’s birthday is this year.”

Soyou looked at Anhui Castle in the distance and spoke calmly.

In-ho thought that Soyou’s appearance, showing only the back of his head, gave off a feeling of confusion and loneliness.

“Then your nephew?”

“I’m your cousin.”

Just as Inho was about to ask Soyou something, a noise was heard from the carriage.

“Soyou.”

At the ambassador’s call, In-ho drove his horse and went to the side of the carriage.

“The path diverges from here, hand the criminals over to the authorities. I have a place to stop with Zhuge Xiaojeo, so go to Sega first.”

“Yes. All right. Well then, Zhuge Xiaoje, I hope to see you again next time.”

As Soyou greeted the carriage, a soft voice was heard from inside.

“Yes. Hope to see you next time. Oh, I hope to see you next time too, Gongja Kang.”

“Haha. yes. I also look forward to meeting you next time. Jegal Sojeo.”

As Inho greeted brightly, Soyou glanced back and glanced at him.

Inho drove his horse past the carriage.

The bandits followed behind the horse with candy.

***

“You’re very talkative.”

On the way back after handing over the bandits to the government office. Soyou criticized Inho.

“? What? Oh, chicken skewers? This is delicious.”

Inho, who thought that walking while eating chicken skewers at a street vendor offended his teacher, answered foolishly.

In response to that cheerful answer, Soyou let out a long sigh without realizing it.

“I’m not talking about chicken skewers.”

“Really?”

“Jegal Soje.”

Soyou opened his mouth in tears.

“Jegalso me? why? What did you say?”

“The conversation was very friendly. “I hope to see you next time?” To anyone, it seems like you are lovers who promised a future together.”

Soyou narrowed his eyes.

“No… well, it’s not like that.”

“It was like that when I came. It was just an escort, but what foods can’t you eat and what foods do you like?”

Soyou’s fist lightly hit Inho’s stomach.

“You never know. You can eat and burn.”

Perhaps because he had been disciplined by being beaten so much, In-ho continued speaking without showing any sign of pain.

“So… why are you worried about that?”

“No… I understand. I was wrong.”

Inho also got angry and tried to answer, but soon lost his excitement and declared defeat.

It was because I didn’t want to lash out any further at the sight of my teacher, who had become a bit harsh these days.

When Inho quickly declared surrender, Soyou seemed to like it very much and nodded a few times.

“Yes, yes. From next time, don’t be unnecessarily kind to people.”

“As an unmanned person?”

“Yes, as an unmanned person. If personal feelings enter into the mission, it will lead to wrongdoing.”

“Okay. By the way, you are on the right path, right? That wall you see over there is Namgungse, right?”

Inho said, pointing to the huge wall in the distance.

“That’s right. Adjust your clothes before entering. Hurry up and eat those chicken skewers.”

“Yay yay.”

Inho tilted his head back and stuffed the remaining chicken skewers into his mouth.

He chewed juicy chicken and straightened his disheveled clothes.

Chewing his head with his mouth full, Inho asked with incorrect pronunciation.

“But, what should I do when I go?”

“You can simply say hello and say happy birthday.”

“What about me?”

“Same goes for you. I already told you that you are my disciple.”

“Oh… I can’t even hide it anymore.”

“During the bimu competition, everyone already knew. There is no reason to hide it.”

Soyou said, recalling the dance competition that took place last year.

“You’re not actually seeing your daughter, are you? Since it’s a baby, I don’t think outsiders should see it.”

“Sounds obvious. I plan to return to my home after seeing the matriarch.”

“I see. Ah, but what is your daughter’s name? Well, you can’t keep saying you’re your daughter when talking.”

“I wonder if you’ll ever open your mouth… but it wouldn’t hurt to know.”

When we arrived at the gate, Soyou spoke.

“Head of the great Namgung family and the legitimate daughter of Namgung Hyeon. This is Namgung Soyeon.”

“……”

Upon hearing his name, Inho stiffened like a stone statue.