episode_0196

When Sayun returned to Hongseongmun with Chae-ryeon, I went into the office and sat down.

In our scenario, it was much later that Sayun learned the sword technique. I was thinking about at least next year.

As expected, the reason Sayun was weak was because she didn’t learn properly and there was no one to support her!

It’s not wrong either…!!

I tried to suppress the rising excitement. And he told Jeomsoi to bring a bottle of alcohol.

And just as he was about to do something alone to celebrate, the door opened and Geomseong came in.

“Why are you eating alone?”

As I was about to pour alcohol into a glass, Geomseong approached me in surprise. She lightly snatched the liquor bottle from my hand and filled the glass in front of me.

“Is something bad happening?”

I smiled and shook my head at the worry in the Sword Saint’s eyes. This is bad.

Everything is going well, everything is going well.

What I’m drinking now is a celebratory drink to celebrate that we weren’t wrong, and a cheerleading drink to do better in the future.

But there’s no need to say this. That’s why I smiled at the Sword Saint who was worried about me.

“I’m just happy.”

“…Haha. Is that so?”

A smile appeared on the Sword Saint’s face as well.

“Well, I’m happy too.”

“Is that so?”

“Hmm. I don’t know if you’ve heard people’s stories, but the island village is growing bigger and bigger. There is also talk that this place will soon become a castle.”

That’s what I heard too. The construction of the fortress, which had already begun, was now nearing completion.

Also, perhaps because of what I did at the guest house, the number of martial artists coming to Seomhwachon increased.

Small merchants are coming to Seomhwachon to deal with the martial people, and the number of people coming into Seomhwachon in search of jobs or farmland is also increasing.

Naturally, Seomhwachon was able to be promoted to a castle.

“It was one of the things Master wanted.”

“Is that so.”

“Um…and.”

Geomseong gently took my hand. She spoke calmly with a warm smile.

“Your efforts went into it all.”

“Haha…”

“It’s truly amazing. It’s something that was unimaginable not long ago.”

It wasn’t that I couldn’t understand why Geomseong said this. Anyway, until I started working, Seomhwachon was just a rural village with no special features.

Also, Hongseongmun was a sect that had strong martial arts and swordsmanship, but did not have much power.

But now a lot has changed.

Seomhwachon will become Seomhwaseong, and Hongseongmun has become so famous that its name is recognized even in the capital, thanks to the special products called sachets made of sun-dried plum blossoms and the medicinal herbs carefully cultivated by the beautiful people of Hongseongmun.

“Also, the growth of the disciples… really…”

Strength goes into the hand of the swordsman holding my hand. His twitching fingers become entangled with mine. Geomsung held my hand tightly and smiled her signature faint smile.

“I checked Sayoon’s skills earlier. Didn’t you say it was Hwagwang’s secret place? I don’t know what kind of experience he had there, but… Sayun has already become strong enough to learn the Great Swordsmanship.”

“Congratulations.”

I tried to take out a glass from the side, but Geomseong looked at me, bringing the glass in front of me to himself, and I grabbed the bottle.

-Suddenly…

Clear liquor fills the glass. Geomseong, who was watching this, grabbed the glass with his other hand and drank it down in one go without loosening his grip on my hand.

But that’s where I just entered.

Well, it must be funny to react one by one to indirect kisses at this age.

“I… ah.”

Geomseong reacted. His face turns red, as if he realized that the one he just put to his mouth and drank from was the one he drank from.

“That…”

Hesitantly. Unable to separate her lips, she carefully put down the glass and then gently poured the drink into it. And he stares at me with eyes filled with anticipation.

So I gave him a drink and only then did Geomseong smile brightly.

“Ah, uhm… Ah, anyway. You have been a great help in achieving this.”

“I see.”

“That’s right. therefore. It’s only natural that we celebrate and rejoice together. So… over there.”

Geomseong hesitated and then looked at the glass of alcohol. I poured the drink back into the glass, and she drank it in a sip and then shouted.

“Well, just to celebrate it, over there after the martial arts competition is over. Can you two go out for a moment and come back?”

“Two? Where?”

“It would be nice to just walk around Seomhwachon like I did before…”

“That’s right.”

There is no particular problem. After the secret martial arts competition is over, nothing major will happen.

However, since there is a sparring meeting, it won’t be easy for the swordsman to find time.

Well, do you want to take care of that part?

I had no intention of pouring cold water on a girl who was visibly happy and didn’t know what to do, so I just nodded.

After the preliminaries were over, it was time for the finals to begin. There were quite a few people who came from other places to watch the dance competition, which they thought was just a neighborhood party.

I headed to the government office, surprised that not only people from Seomhwachon, but also from clans near Yangwiseong and further afield had come to Seomhwachon.

“Where should I go?”

There were already quite a few people in the unarmed area behind the government office, where Hongryeon and Chaejin had their last dance.

Among them were some who recognized the swordsman who came with me.

“Wow, I get to meet the Sword Saint. It’s an honor!”

Among those who used swords, especially those who used great swords, the Sword Saint was literally a being in the sky.

As such, the warriors holding the great sword hurriedly stood up and bowed their heads to the sword saint, and she glanced at me.

“You’re amazing.”

“Hehe, hehe. I’m good enough for this.”

I nodded as she spoke proudly after lightly accepting their greetings. Is it because my reaction is unpleasant? She pouted her lips slightly.

“I think the finalists have to go to the barracks over there.”

“That’s right.”

I could see a strange spirit rising from the direction of the barracks I pointed to. I can feel the fighting spirit as if it will burst even if I take just one real needle. Hongryeon glanced at the place and lightly held my hand.

“Will you support me?”

“Of course.”

“Oh. me too. Me too.”

“Speaking of course.”

Chaejin also held my hand. Geomseong looked dissatisfied at me holding both hands and spoke in a low tone.

“If I go out, I will win.”

Well, such an obvious thing.

I patted Hongryeon and Chaejin’s shoulders and cheered them on, and the two smiled and headed to the barracks.

As they left, I turned my eyes to Sayun.

He seemed pretty nervous last time, but he seems a little better today.

I smiled and said to Sayoon, who was looking at the unarmed person with calm eyes.

“Are you still nervous?”

“Oh. No.”

“Perhaps your nickname will be decided here.”

A martial artist’s nickname is determined when he or she achieves a certain level of achievement and when many people see it.

I found out from Hano before that the other main characters of Heavenly Moon had already shown their skills in martial arts to the point where they had special nicknames.

But Sayun has never shown anything like this yet.

I saw Chaeryeon next to me.

“Why?”

“Chaeryeon Sojeo’s nickname is…”

“Ah. It’s Howol (狐月). Although it is a nickname recognized by the Murim Alliance, it is not used often.”

In reality, Chae-ryun did not receive a star title related to martial arts like Chae-jin, as he earned a star title through exploration of secret areas or discovering relics rather than martial arts.

Maybe that’s why he didn’t seem to like it. Cai Lian’s martial arts level is by no means low, so she later earned the star title from Heaven’s Bright Moon.

You will gain the mind-reading ability you gain by fighting, as if you can read your opponent’s mind.

“Today is the day you can prove yourself.”

I smiled at Sayoon, and she looked at me for a moment and then nodded.

“Yes.”

“Cheer up.”

I patted Sayun on the back. As I watched her head towards the barracks, her expression quickly becoming serious, Geomseong gently grabbed my arm.

“Sa-yoon gets a nickname… What kind of nickname do you think he will get?”

“Well, ”

I was reminded of Sayoon’s nickname in the bright moon.

Blood Star Sword.

Because only blood remained where she passed.

Because only destruction was left in her wake.

Because even though he cut himself and vomited blood, he did not stop seeking revenge.

The nickname given to her was so scary and heartbreaking.

“…I hope I get a good nickname.”

I know.

It doesn’t have to be anything other than the name we know.

When the time came, the organizers made their move. Hyeonryeong, me, and Yeongryupil Yun-gak of the Murim Alliance.

After three people came forward and announced the host company, the final round began.

“Let’s start the first dance!”

When Yun-gak, who is unarmed, shouts, two girls come out of the barracks.

Sayoon calmly climbed up unarmed, holding a sword.

And Sun Soo-yeon walked up next to her, lightly holding the whip.

As the two girls stood, Yun-gak shouted loudly.

“Hong Seong-moon’s Sayun!! Cheonhwagung’s bow performance!!”

As soon as their names are called, cheers erupt.

Hongseongmun Gate and Cheonhwagung Palace.

When people started to feel excited that the two famous political factions were finally joining forces.

Yun Gak stepped back and shouted.

“Start!!”

At the same time as his cry.

Sayoon and Seon Yeon raised their weapons.