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I thought that the apprentice would come once Chae-ryeon returned, but I didn’t know that he would come already.

But what can I do? You can’t tell someone who has already come to go.

I had a drink with my apprentice in the morning, and after he left saying he had some business to do, I started working on my work.

After finishing the work I had to do in the morning, I came down around lunch time and saw Geomseong sitting cross-legged.

Her face turned red like a blush after I called her name earlier, and she continued to do so.

It’s good to concentrate, but you have to eat lunch anyway.

I approached her.

She must have heard my footsteps, but she didn’t wake up.

Was he in a trance? Then I guess I should protect you from my side…

Then I saw her move slightly.

In a trance state, there is no movement of the body.

In other words, she was just closing her eyes right now.

“Geomseong.”

“……”

There was no answer.

I took a step closer to her and said.

“Would you like to have lunch together?”

There was still no answer.

Um… then.

I took a few steps closer to her, squatted down, and looked at the swordsman. Her long eyelashes were trembling slightly and her breathing was a little rough. I could see the small, plump lips slightly pursed and the white throat moving as if swallowing saliva.

So I put my face next to her ear.

“Geomseong.”

“…….”

There is no answer. I smiled, knowing what calling she wanted.

They said it was rude.

“Yerin.”

“Huh…! ….ah. Hey, is it lunch time already?”

As if he had finally come to his senses, Geomseong opened his eyes and smiled dryly. Even though the intention was clearly visible, I guess it was a good thing that he called me by his name earlier.

“Would you like me to call you by your name from now on?”

“….Two, when there are two.”

Geomseong nodded slightly and gave me a sparkling look, and I smiled and stood up and held out my hand.

“Okay. ruler. Let’s go.”

She looked at my hand in silence and gently reached out and held it. When I put strength into her firm grip, she lightly lifted herself up.

“But where is the apprentice?”

She asked, letting go of the hand she was holding with regret.

Where did you go?

I do not know either.

After having a drink earlier in the morning, he left to go to the Murim Alliance branch and never came back.

Are they still staying there?

Or maybe you’re looking around Seomhwachon.

Maybe I’m meeting a wise man.

“That’s right. When you come to someone else’s town, you will come with a message.”

“They did it to me…”

“Well, Seomhwachon is Hong Seong-mun’s territory, and this guest house is guarded by Hong Seong-mun. So, of course… shouldn’t you tell me too?”

“I’m not your subordinate, so why me?”

Then I heard a voice from the backyard. As soon as he heard that, Geomseong erased the relaxed face he had been wearing a moment ago and frowned.

“That’s politeness.”

“What is etiquette? It was polite not to draw a weapon.”

Snorting, the apprentice walked in with strides. Then he lightly tapped my shoulder and grinned.

“If you tease me, blame my drinking buddy. Because this friend said he could come anytime.”

Geomseong looked at me blankly, and I smiled and nodded. Anyway, it is true that I became drinking friends with my apprentice. Because it was true that I invited you.

“Well… I believe you are not planning on going to Cheongho…”

“Even if we open a branch there, we will not open it now.”

For now, I have to focus only on the island village. The apprentice briefly clicked his tongue.

“I heard that they will provide you with a nice guest cup. And…”

He glanced at the direction where Hong Seong-moon’s card was placed and smiled.

“I’ll also give you Moonwoljeong’s plaque. If you want, here and now.”

“Thank you for your words.”

When I declined with a smile, the apprentice stepped away as if he had no regrets.

“It’s almost lunch time… how about it? A drink?”

“I can have one or two drinks as an accompaniment.”

It’s okay as long as you don’t get drunk. Plus, today is the day Chaejin goes to Hongseongmun, so let’s postpone today’s training until tomorrow.

“That’s right. It’s unfortunate, but there’s nothing we can do.”

My apprentice was not very dissatisfied because he knew that I had a lot of work to do.

The only problem is when work is over. As the apprentice went inside, Geomseong lightly grabbed the hem of my clothes and looked tearful.

“…So you don’t have time to talk at night?”

If you say there isn’t one, it looks like they’ll immediately swing their sword at the apprentice.

I have to try to make it somehow.

If possible, he wanted to set up a seat inside, but the doje said there was no need and went to the corner, where Chaejin often sat.

And the same goes for Sword Saint.

Yohwan, who came out of the kitchen, saw the two and whistled.

“Oh my god. Two people from all over the world are sitting in this room.”

“What’s strange?”

“There’s nothing particularly strange about it. Still, it’s true that it’s amazing.”

She pointed in the other direction. Sword Master and Apprentice.

Some martial people, who recognized the two strong men who famously thought of each other as rivals, were looking at them without even being able to breathe properly.

“I…”

And a warrior approaches them, very nervous.

“Cho, it is said to be the Yangju of Chojeokmun. My junior would like to say hello to my seniors.”

“Hehe. It’s a first door. Are you well, Moonju?”

“Yes, yes! That’s right!”

It looks like a second lieutenant with military discipline is having a conversation with the division commander. While Yangju, who was completely frozen, was struggling, the apprentice spoke leisurely, and Geomseong just kept his mouth shut.

“Okay. I’ll stop by my door later.”

“Thank you!!”

After saying hello, he returns to his seat. Yohwan, who was watching this, shrugged his shoulders.

“If you leave it alone, all kinds of things will come and interfere. I need to bring the food out quickly.”

Yohwan went inside and brought out delicious steamed duck, somen, and alcohol. When it was put on the table, the apprentice glanced at Yohwan and grinned.

“How are you these days?”

“Because it is a stable job. The air in Seomhwachon is also good.”

“Hehe. And my drinking buddy is a good boss. I know a lot… and.”

After taking a sip of his drink, the apprentice glanced at me.

“The fortress is also making a name for itself. He is a good person and knows a lot. Also, unlike scholars who are inexperienced, they do not act arrogantly and treat each other in a friendly manner.”

“I see.”

“…Why are you so proud?”

As Geomseong nodded with satisfaction, the apprentice frowned. Either way, Geomseong didn’t pay much attention.

“Isn’t there going to be a nickname soon?”

“Haha. I hope I get a good nickname.”

What I am doing now is to increase my reputation and at the same time attract strong martial artists.

Therefore, the possibility of a separate name could not be ruled out.

Well, if it happens, it’s good for me.

This means that the number of martial arts people coming here may increase.

Even if we were to deal with the Iron Bloods at Hongseongmun, wouldn’t it be better to deal with Dool and the monsters he leads in the Murim Alliance with other Murim people?

For that to happen, having a large number is the best.

“Anyway, shall we have a meal together? Are you going to let me eat alone?”

“Is that possible? Sword Saint. Let’s eat it too.”

“Let’s do that.”

After a while, Yohwan came out and brought out a dish for Geomseong to eat.

Since it seats 4 people, there are two places to sit. You have to choose between being a disciple and a swordsman.

That’s why I sat next to the Sword Saint and the apprentice laughed.

“Wouldn’t it be uncomfortable to sit next to someone who looks like a stone?”

“Not really.”

“Hmm… Is that so? If so.”

I saw the Sword Saint next to me. The corners of her mouth trembled slightly, indicating that she was secretly happy that I was sitting next to her.

I smiled at her and then picked up the bottle.

“I will raise a drink.”

“I will also raise a drink to commemorate the joy of meeting a close friend.”

My and my apprentice’s glasses are filled with alcohol. We lightly clinked our glasses and drank it all in one go.

“Oh… Is this the medicine? I like it warmer than the one I drank earlier in the morning. Teacher Yu can be proud of himself.”

“Haha. There are many other dishes and alcohol.”

“Hehe. If so, I guess I’ll have to stay a little longer. ah. Are you uncomfortable or something?”

“Is that possible?”

The apprentice is not some evil madhu. In fact, more customers might come to see him.

Although we said we would just have one drink as an accompaniment, we each drank two bottles.

As if that wasn’t enough, the apprentice went into his room, saying he was looking forward to dinner.

After lunch, I took a break and went out to the backyard to practice.

Geomseong, who was sitting there, looked at me and said.

“That… over there.”

“Why are you doing that?”

“…Don’t you like that I’m blunt?”

Is it because of what the apprentice said earlier? I’m not particularly blunt. I shook my head and Geomseong finally smiled.

“If you are here for training, I will help you…”

“Ah. Are you planning to practice? Then it would be right for me to help!”

When the apprentice who jumped down said with a smile, Geomseong frowned again.

However, the martial art I learned was Cai Ga Tai Chi, and Cai Ga Tai Chi was also Moon Woljeong’s martial art.

Therefore, Geomseong sighed and stepped back.

I smiled and said to her who looked downcast.

“I will make time in the evening.”

“…It’s a promise. Definitely.”

In the evening, a proper drinking party took place. The apprentice drank with excitement, and I also accepted the drink he offered.

“Enough for today.”

It’s too late. I also have to do some of the rest. And I drank a lot.

Also, the Sword Saint will be waiting.

The apprentice, who seemed to be quite drunk, ate his appetite with regret.

“Good food, good alcohol, and good friends are there, so this is it. It’s a shame I have to leave my seat.”

“Today isn’t the only day.”

“Yes, but…”

The apprentice, who continued talking while grinning, closed his mouth. Then he looked at me seriously and spoke calmly.

“You can’t just wake up in front of a great person who consults with many people and gives appropriate advice.”

“Haha. It looks like the apprentice wants to ask me something. I will tell you as best as I can.”

The apprentice grinned.

“Perhaps. Do you know how to deal with evil and evil?”

Death and evil.

Chaos, Docheol, Dool, Gunggi.

This is the weakness of monsters that often appear as event bosses in Heavenly Moon…

Of course I know.

There are over hundreds of articles about their strategies alone.