episode_0191

The secret place of Hwagwang in the bright moon of heaven was a secret place where most people who went there for the first time got lost and just left.

The difficulty of the monsters and traps in the secret area was difficult, but the puzzles and trials that appeared in between were often troublesome.

In particular, if you don’t know the information you need to obtain through several events, you often end up wandering around in circles without being able to find the hidden path.

Of course, you can’t see something like that.

I wrote down on paper the trials I could see in the secret world and the ways to solve them.

As I was referencing and writing down various books next to me, Hongryeon, who was next to me, spoke as if it was fascinating.

“It’s really interesting. Do you remember all the books you’ve read so far?”

“Not all. I just remember the impressive parts. Hmm… there’s not enough data.”

“What more do you need?”

“If you go to the government office, you will find a book called ‘Yugi Record History’. Could you please bring me some of that? If you tell the magistrate that I sent you here, he will lend it to you.”

“I’ll come back~.”

Chae-ryeon stood up and hummed. After she left, Chaejin looked at me and asked.

“Do you know what you can get from that secret place?”

“Well. In the record, it was written that you can obtain the Avatar Department.”

An amulet containing the power of incarnation.

Although it is disposable, it can use powerful attacks, so most people who practice Heavenly Moon have one or two amulets.

Of course, few people used it.

Not only was it hard to get it, but I just kept it because it was a cool amulet.

In fact, even though I got it, I have never used it.

But things are different now, so shouldn’t I have the strength to protect myself just in case?

“What is Hwashinbu?”

” Hwa-gwang was a hero who followed the fire god, Emperor Yan. To protect him, the Flame Emperor wrote an amulet for him, and that was the Fire God.”

“Hoo…”

“It is said that he later created his own personal flag called Hwacheomchang and used it to honor the Flame Emperor.”

“Is there really a Buddha God in that secret place?”

“Well, isn’t it good to have it and unavoidable if you don’t have it?”

Although it is highly likely that there is.

After saying something indifferent, I put down the brush.

“But who will escort us if we go?”

“For now, Kinoya will stay…”

Kinoya, who came last time, hasn’t left yet. With his skills, there shouldn’t be a big problem.

Also, Hongryeon and Chaejin can be trusted as they have known each other for quite some time.

“And the rest has no choice but to be indebted to Hong Seong-moon.”

“…To the teacher?”

Hongryeon made a shocked expression.

“Not only Geomseong, but also other disciples.”

It’s so beautiful to see a disciple worry about his teacher.

Still, this is a decent level, so let’s just smile and move on.

“How long will it take?”

“Well. The secret destination itself won’t be that long. If you get the route right, you can pass through the secret area within a day. In addition, Chaeryeon Sojeo is also a skilled and skilled explorer of secret areas, so he will be able to solve the problem faster.”

Didn’t I also write down the strategy there?

Then, excluding the travel time, the expedition to the secret area itself may not take more than a day.

“By the time I return, registration for the secret martial arts competition will begin. Don’t worry too much and go.”

When I spoke with a smile, Hongryeon and Chaejin looked at me with their mouths closed.

“Why do you look at me like that?”

“I feel like I have to work hard to repay your trust.”

“You’ve done this, but you have to do your best.”

“Haha. Please give it a try.”

While we were talking, Chae-ryeon came back.

After completing the strategy book in the book she gave me, I handed it to Chae-ryeon, and she smiled after looking at it.

“This secret place. Haven’t you been researching for a long time? I think the owner of the house would like to go too.”

Just like you did last time, right?

Not really.

Although the Hwacheom Spear is a good piece of equipment, there is no one around me who uses a spear.

“Even if I go, it will only be a distraction. And unlike last time, you can easily conquer this secret area, so I’ll trust you.”

“Wow. Thank you for trusting me.”

“Repaying that trust is by returning without getting hurt.”

“Hehe. I understand.”

Chaeryeon grinned at me.

The next day, Ryu Hyeon and Sayun came to visit. Ryu Hyun was there to meet Hongryeon and Gyodae, and Sayun was there to go to a secret place.

“I will practice as I go.”

“Yes!”

“I’m taking the Moonlight Team members with me, so let’s spar together.”

“Hehe. Yes!”

I guess it was nice to go outside after a long time. Sayun was smiling brightly, and I put the prepared luggage on the carriage they were going to ride.

“Please be careful, be careful again.”

“That’s what I should say…”

Hongryeon looked at me and smiled bitterly. Well, who is worried about whom?

“See you next time then. Sojeo Chae. Have a nice trip.”

“Yes…”

Chaejin looked a little glum, perhaps because she was away from me for the first time in a long time. I stroked her head, and only then did she brighten up and perk up.

“I believe you will do well.”

“Woohuhu. thank you. I will definitely come back safely.”

As soon as Chaejin got into the carriage, I saw Sayun.

“Have a nice trip to you too. I hope I can gain a lot from this trip.”

Just by receiving the blessing of fire light, your internal strength will increase, and you will gain experience by fighting against the monsters there and become stronger.

You should grab it when you get the chance.

“Hehe. yes. thank you Well then, I hope you stay healthy too.”

Anyone who sees it would think it’s been a few years. It’s only about a week.

I smiled and waved, and the carriage moved along with the Moonlighters.

“That’s right. Now that they’re gone, I’ve finished drinking from now on.”

I laughed at Kinoya’s grumbling.

“You can eat a little bit.”

“Tsk. Still, you have to escort someone, but so does drinking. Please cook properly instead.”

“Of course it should be so. By the way… Ryu Hyun.”

“Yes?”

“I guess the Sword Saint is busy?”

Actually, I thought the Sword Saint would come down today.

Ryu Hyun smiled bitterly at my question.

“You are currently teaching your students. In preparation for the sparring meeting.”

“Wasn’t Sayun also participating in the sparring?”

Ryu Hyun nodded.

“That’s right, but you decided that going to a secret place might be more helpful to Sayoon. Anyway, Master will come tomorrow.”

“I see… I understand.”

As expected, Geomseong seemed to know well how Sayun could grow.

Then, it would be better to trust Sayoon’s training part and leave it to the Sword Master.

In that case, I just need to do my job properly.

Although the number of martial artists flowing into Seomhwachon has increased, the number of accidents has decreased. Of course, there were times when the martial arts people recognized each other and engaged in sword fighting.

However, since there was patrolling from the government office, the Murim League, and Hongseongmun, even if friction between the Murim people broke out, there was almost no damage to the residents of Seomhwachon.

More travelers means more customers.

Is that why? Seomhwachon was experiencing an unprecedented boom.

“The competition prize is not even a genuine ice and snow sword. There are a lot of people coming.”

Therefore, although several days have passed since the day Hongryeon, Chaejin, Chaeryeon, and Sayun left, Kinoya has not drunk a single drop of alcohol.

The fact that there were so many martial people meant that a surprise attack might come at any time and any place.

There’s nothing wrong with being careful, but looking at a glass of alcohol with such a faint look makes me feel like I’m doing something bad.

“You can have some.”

“Haha. How could you do that? By the way, seeing as the guest’s business is doing well, do you think the guest’s owner will make a lot of money?”

“Well, I earn more from other things.”

In fact, there may be more investment income from other places. After speaking indifferently, I looked at Geomseong sitting next to me.

They say they are busy teaching their students, but I don’t know if I should say I’m glad that they didn’t leave my guard to Ryu Hyeon and Hyeon Hwi…

“Do you not like me coming down?”

“Is that possible?”

It was when Geomseong smiled brightly.

A group of martial artists can be heard coming in and placing orders.

“Ugh. These days, the locations of the monsters keep changing, which is a pain.”

They seem to be monster hunters who don’t participate in martial arts competitions and just wander around here.

I brought them a bottle of alcohol.

“Hmm? I didn’t order this?”

“This is my gift to those who are struggling.”

Seeing that they were holding spears, swords, and nets, they seemed like skilled people. The scarred middle-aged man who seemed to be their leader grinned at me.

“I heard that Mr. Yu, the housekeeper of Seomhwachon, gave me great help not only in how to catch monsters but also in hunting monsters. You can help me in this way too. I’ll drink it well. ah. I am a man named Gachung of Seomga.”

This is someone whose name I have heard before. A fairly strong warrior belonging to the Jeongsajigan clan, and a person who put everything he had into hunting monsters.

While running a guest house and talking to the martial arts people, I heard that they are making quite a name for themselves these days.

“But the locations of the monsters have changed… Haven’t they done that before?”

“Yes, but. This is especially true these days. ah. Please speak comfortably. To monster hunters, he is almost like a sage. It’s hard for me, a monster hunter, to be treated with respect.”

“Haha. To call him a wise man is too much praise. Anyway, if it’s convenient, I’ll do it. hmm. Still, as far as I know there is no change in Seomhwachon.”

“Well, it’s like that here. Rumors say there is someone who leads monsters.”

What does that mean?

I poured drinks for him and his colleagues and told Jumsoi to bring another bottle of alcohol.

“You can just tell me.”

“Still, I’m listening to information, but I can’t listen to it for free.”

“Hehe. But there’s nothing special. This is a story that everyone who hunts monsters nearby knows.”

If you go to a deserted place on a moonless night, you can see monsters moving around. And the story goes that the person leading the monster is none other than a person.

“Could you listen to that in more detail?”

“Well. I haven’t seen it in person either… If I see it later, I’ll definitely come and let you know.”

I looked at the other martial artists sitting in their seats, but they didn’t seem to know anything either.

“Why are you doing that?”

I shook my head in response to the Sword Saint’s question.

No… humans lead monsters.

Maybe it’s the Sangvis movement…