episode_0176

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Hongryeon was well aware of the problems that arise as fame increases.

Wasn’t that the same for Hong Seong-moon?

Until he became friendly with Yoo-wol, Hong Seong-moon’s main source of income was the funds that Hongryun, Ryu Hyeon, and Hyeon-hwi earned from their activities in the Murim Alliance.

Other sects who knew this had tried several times to borrow and exploit the reputation of the Sword Saint under the pretext of making money.

Even in the Murim Alliance, which is a political faction, something like that happened, so is it any different for other people?

As such, it was already expected that the number of people trying to approach Yuwol like the Black Gate would increase.

That’s not all.

“Are you thinking the same thing?”

Chaejin nodded at Hongryeon’s words. She also knew about Moorim’s physiology.

There are many people who covet treasure.

Even though touching the postal door is a taboo in martial arts, there are those who are driven by desire and attack the postal door.

Therefore, even if Hong Seong-moon declared that he would protect it, there would be many people who would aim for June.

“The best thing is to stop him…”

“How do you stop that?”

They both knew.

Once he decides something, he doesn’t change it unless there is a special reason.

Among the monster hunters in the martial arts world, there are many people who die or get injured due to lack of information about monsters.

There are many people who cannot pay the information fee and fall into crisis by receiving only limited information.

He said he would provide information to save those people and take care of all people in the world.

Everyone knew that the Yuwol these two knew would not change easily if she decided to do the right thing.

And I didn’t want to stop it.

So, there is only one way.

The one who protects it only becomes stronger.

“This gives me motivation.”

Chae-jin took control. A smile appears on Hongryeon’s lips when she sees this. When she too held the great sword tightly.

A harsh voice was heard from the backyard.

“If you want to become stronger to protect Teacher Yu, I can help you.”

The two, who knew who the owner of the voice was, quickly turned their heads. apprentice. One of the ten rivers in the world that visited yesterday.

He walked out with a solemn expression, sat down on a long chair, and put a piece of tobacco in his mouth.

“He wouldn’t have done something without knowing what the consequences of what he was doing would be.”

“Of course.”

“Still, the reason he did it like this is because he trusts you as his guard…”

The apprentice hit the wall of the guest room with a thud.

” He must have trusted Hong Seong-moon, who guards this guesthouse. ”

I know this.

So the two nodded, and the apprentice said, putting a piece of tobacco in his mouth.

“That boldness is so bold that I want to learn it too. If possible, I’d like to stay, but… the little one won’t like it either. Also, I heard from the Murim Alliance that scum called the Iron Blood Order are targeting places where spiritual energy is accumulated.”

Cheongho is also a place where spiritual energy accumulates. No matter how many Moonwoljeong and Wolgwangdae there are, if they are not confident in becoming the center, their attack could be directed at Cheongho.

“So. You must do it. ah. Well, if it’s really hard.”

The apprentice shrugged his shoulders.

“You can leave it to that little one.”

That little one.

The two knew very well that what the apprentice was talking about was the Sword Saint.

But will it?

Would you leave the person you love in the hands of someone else?

Are you going to get scared and give up and sit down?

I could never do that.

“I have no intention of giving up without even trying.”

“If Yuwol trusted me, I will just repay that trust.”

The apprentice laughed at Chaejin and Hongryeon’s cold response.

“Then what do you do?”

-Buuung!!!

A huge amount of energy was directed towards the two from the lightly swung sword.

That powerful energy that seemed like it could destroy anything didn’t cause any damage to anything else in the backyard.

Strength and discipline.

When the two face the superhuman power that has it all and reveal it.

The apprentice slowly aimed the sword.

“Come on.”

For the two of them, it was a moment when they had an added reason to become stronger.

***

After finishing my work, I put the pipe in my mouth and headed to the window.

Perhaps because spring is in full swing now, the breeze coming from outside the window feels quite nice.

As I greeted it, biting into my mouth, I looked down and was surprised.

Hongryeon and Chaejin were lying face down on the floor.

I put down the pipe I was holding and went straight down.

“Are you okay?”

“Uh… Yes. I’m just taking a break.”

“Me too…”

I caught two. After having them both lean on my shoulders, Hongryeon said with a grin as she stood up.

“…Uh. This is good.”

“…so…”

No, what are these people talking about now?

I said in bewilderment to the two who were gently clinging to me.

“No, when you say that now? What on earth happened?”

I can’t believe I made a cilantro of the level of Hongryeon and Chaejin become exhausted like this. When I asked in surprise, the apprentice walked out from inside the guesthouse holding two bottles of alcohol.

“We just had a little sparring, so don’t worry.”

“How did you do the sparring…”

No, I couldn’t even hear a sound. As I looked at him in surprise, the apprentice grinned.

“I only meant it half-heartedly.”

“But there is no sound…”

“You pulled off a surprise.”

They spread the curtains across the entire backyard to block noise and prevent business from being disturbed. As I looked at him in surprise, the apprentice chuckled.

“This is what it means to be a superman. How do you feel? Do I look a little different?”

“I haven’t always been like a normal person, but…”

and. Superhumans are not superhumans for nothing. When I clicked my tongue, he shrugged his shoulders and sat down on the long chair.

“After sparring, I found that I had sufficient qualifications. Those two in particular tend to become stronger when they have a purpose. And…”

He thought for a moment and shook his head.

“No. There’s no need to say that.”

What the apprentice is trying to say is something related to the hearts of those two. They both already know that I went in, but it seems like they are trying to keep what they decided to keep a secret until the end.

“It would be better to start with a fortune-telling breakfast.”

They both stumbled away from me and crossed their legs. Since there is an apprentice, there will be no problem protecting the law.

While they were in a state of trouble, I spoke to the apprentice.

“Couldn’t you have been a little gentler?”

“I thought so too, but they both said it sincerely. That’s how great the desire to protect Teacher Yu is.”

Smirking, the apprentice took a sip and held out the bottle he had brought separately. After receiving it, I also took a sip.

“Has qualities and a sense of purpose. There is also a desire. There is enough reason to become stronger.”

“Is that so? That’s a good thing.”

Since it is guaranteed by someone as strong as an apprentice, there is no need to worry about the future.

After finishing the fortune-telling breakfast, the two finally calmed down a bit. And then they started talking seriously with each other, as if they were reminiscing about what had happened in sparring earlier.

The two seemed to have found it helpful to have the apprentice join in and say a few words every now and then, and they kept talking and stopping repeatedly.

hmm. There won’t be any room for me.

I got to work after seeing them discussing martial arts in their backyard.

They did not come out of the backyard until the evening business was over, and only when it was over did the apprentice get up from his seat, looking tired.

“Ugh. I’m tired from talking so much. Teacher Yu. Let’s have a drink.”

“Haha. That’s right. How about you two eat together?”

“Yes.”

“I understand.”

It was late. Is it because I got caught?

Or perhaps they thought that the discussion about martial arts throughout the day was enough, and no conversation related to martial arts was mentioned here.

Just general stories, or stories I know.

Sometimes Doje, Hongryeon, and Chaejin share stories about their experiences.

It was an extremely normal drinking party.

“Then let’s just stop here for today.”

There was still work to be done, so when I got up from my seat, the apprentice nodded.

“I hope you drink until a little late tomorrow.”

“Haha. Of course. I’ve done a lot of work today, so I’ll have some free time tomorrow.”

“Hehe. Good job on that. Then I guess I’ll have another drink and sleep in my room.”

Taking the bottle of liquor, the apprentice headed to his room. I got up from my seat, and Chaejin also got up.

“Then you two. Have a good night.”

After sending Hongryeon and Chaejin back to their rooms, I headed to the office.

I went into my office and was working for a while when I heard a knock on the door.

“Please come in.”

It was Hongryeon who came in through the carefully opened door. She approached me lightly.

“What’s going on?”

“I have no work. It’s a little difficult.”

With a playful smile like a cat, she dragged me and sat me down on a long chair in her office.

“Work is over, right?”

“That’s right.”

“Then can I wait for a moment?”

After saying that, Hongryeon lay down on the chair and rested her head on my leg.

She casually placed her lap pillow, looked up at me, and held out her hand. Hongryeon smiled as she stroked my face with her hand.

“…I will become stronger. I.”

“Haha. I’m looking forward to that. The apprentice also said this earlier. He is a person who can become strong because he has a purpose. You.”

“Master also said that.”

He doesn’t stop stroking my face. and. She slowly got up, looked at me seriously, and said.

“Definitely. So that you can do whatever you want.”