episode_0205

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It was towards the end of the evening business.

As I went down to the guesthouse, I saw several drinkers pouring drinks. Some of them asked me to have a drink with them, but I shook my head.

“Take this.”

Yohwan came out of the kitchen and held out a bundle. It was a medicinal dish she made. When I was holding up a dish that is said to speed up recovery if you eat it when you get an internal injury, Geomseong walked out of the store.

There were also several boxes in her hands.

“Can I take all of this?”

“It’s okay.”

Yesterday, I sent a letter to Hongryeon and Chaejin and asked if there was anything they needed. However, what came back was a long letter, and the conclusion was that there was nothing needed, so please just come.

But still, how can you go empty-handed when visiting the hospital? That’s why I told him to set aside the snacks that are selling well at the stores these days, and Geomseong took them.

“I don’t think there’s any need to go all the way to you…”

Geomseong spoke in a bitter tone, probably worried about me working all day and going out at night. But how but. And this wasn’t even considered tiring.

“When Geomseong is by your side, what is there to be afraid of?”

Among the things that the Sword Saint is worried about is that I might be attacked at night.

Geomseong also knew that the number of letters coming to me had increased since I got the nickname.

And, I also knew that the number of people who wanted to bring me into their sect had increased.

As a result, Geomseong was on edge every time.

There’s no need to go that far.

Geomseong looked at me and sighed. As I went outside with her, the wind began to surround my body.

The wind contained a little bit of heat.

“It’s almost summer now.”

As I spoke as I walked along the fairly bright street with lanterns placed here and there, Geomseong thought for a moment and nodded slightly.

“Are you worried about the sparring meeting?”

“Not really. No, apart from that, I doubt whether the sparring meeting will really be held.”

“What do you mean by that?”

“You must have realized that Ryeon and Yuni’s skills are stronger than you think.”

Are you saying that they might postpone the sparring match because they are wary of the skills the two showed in the last non-martial arts competition?

“If that happens, the reputation of Cheonhwagung will drop considerably.”

“Because it’s better than losing. Maybe something will happen within Cheonhwa Palace and they may decide to postpone it.”

Aren’t there many ways?

Geomseong said with a bitter smile that some of the sects who had previously talked about holding a sparring meeting with Hong Seong-moon did not do so after he revealed his skills.

While talking about various things with her, we arrived near Hongseongsan Mountain.

Unlike before, there wasn’t much of a bitchy atmosphere. As I walked up the mountain path created by red plum blossoms illuminated by moonlight, I saw Hong Seong-mun’s disciple, Ryu Hyeon, standing at the mountain gate.

“What? Master?”

“Yes.”

“What happened…? and! Shinsan Seonja Yuwol Daehyeop also came!”

Wow, I really can’t get used to that star name.

She giggled at my nervous reaction and took what was in my hand.

“What did you bring with you?”

“You can’t come empty-handed.”

“If you are the guest, you can just come… Anyway, let’s go up. Are you here to visit?”

“Hmm. That’s right.”

“The ambassador will like it. Same goes for Chaejin Sojeo.”

“How are you two?”

“It has improved a lot. I will recover within three or four days.”

Hongryeon suffered a crack in her left arm and Chaejin suffered broken ribs.

Moreover, their internal injuries are not normal, but they are already recovering.

After all, cilantro is cilantro.

I glanced at the Sword Saint.

Once again, she kept her mouth shut as if she was thinking about something, but she was startled by my gaze and tried to smile.

Ryu Hyun, who was tilting his head while looking at her, climbed the stairs and I smiled at Geomseong and said softly.

“Just because we both get better doesn’t mean I won’t be able to see you.”

“Ugh… That’s right… Ah. Boo, even if you recover from your injuries, you still need to do some more recuperation… ugh. Even if I tell you, they won’t listen.”

I patted the sullen back of the Sword Saint and she gently approached me.

“A little, no… a lot of regret.”

Geomseong muttered softly and gently grabbed the hem of my clothes.

When I arrived at Hongseongmun, the disciples who were training welcomed me. Among them, Sayun also smiled and greeted me, covered in sweat. I smiled at her and said,

“You’re so passionate.”

“Hehe. yes. I have to work harder.”

I learned what my shortcomings were at the dance competition.

And I became aware of the heaviness of people’s gaze.

Sayoon, who said that I had to become stronger to deal with it, looked straight at me.

“And the guest owner is also someone I want to protect.”

“That’s an honor.”

“I will definitely become strong like my teacher and protect everyone!”

Geomseong let out a low laugh at Sayun, who spoke confidently while clenching her fists.

“Okay. I hope someday I can show myself surpassing this teacher. Until then, I will be by Yuwol’s side. Of course, I have no intention of losing either.”

“Yes? ah. Yes.”

Geomseong looked at me intently and spoke in a confident tone.

That gaze stings a bit.

Sayoon tilted her head as if she still didn’t know what the true meaning of those words was, but she just smiled.

“Then, I will return on my own after the visit to the patient… Everyone, please practice.”

“Yes!”

Hong Seong-moon’s disciples who had gathered in droves are heading to the training ground again. Geomseong, who was watching them warmly, shrugged his shoulders.

“Aren’t they really good kids?”

“That’s right. There are good students under a good teacher… so you can be more proud.”

Geomseong was in such a good mood that he could be heard sounding proud. She patted my arm and gently pulled the hem of my dress.

“Are you going to keep saying things that make my heart tremble like that?”

“Hahaha… That’s because I only use my mouth. ruler. Then shall we go quickly?”

“Hmm. Let’s do that.”

A gentle energy was felt in the building where we arrived under the guidance of the Sword Saint.

Is this the power of the Bodhisattva statue that Sayun possessed? I felt like my physical strength was being restored along with the energy of the Buddha.

Is it because it is definitely an item equivalent to a treasure? The scope of application is quite wide.

The recovery speed of stamina damage seems to be good…

If I get it from Sayoon, I’ll have to return it later. Even if I had it, I wouldn’t need it much.

“Oh? Welcome!”

When we went inside, Hongryeon, who had been sitting cross-legged, opened her eyes and stood up.

I stopped her from approaching and approached her.

“How are you feeling?”

“I’m a lot better. I’ll be able to go down in a few days.”

“Wouldn’t it be better to control your body a little more?”

Geomseong, who put down the box behind him, spoke in a warm voice. And Hongryeon smiled brightly and responded lightly.

“No. Master is having a hard time, so I should come down quickly.”

“No. no. I’m not having that much trouble.”

“Ugh. Do you need to watch the monks’ training as well? Are other disciples also hoping to learn from the Master?”

“Hohoho. You always taught me and then suddenly?”

“Woohuhu. Because the skills of the sisters have improved a lot.”

The priest and I have a really good relationship.

While the two were laughing at each other, the door opened and a black-haired beauty came in.

“Oh? Lord of the house~!”

It was Chaejin. Did he at least go to the bathroom? As soon as she saw me, she ran over to me, hugged my arm and looked up at me.

“Wow… I miss you… Ugh. Ouch…”

“Are you feeling okay? It would be best not to overdo it.”

I guess my ribs haven’t healed yet. I sent her frowning onto the bed and smiled at them both.

“Anyway, I’m glad they both seem to be moving forward.”

“U. Sorry for worrying you.”

“…I’m sorry.”

They both apologized with a shocked expression, as if they had been offended. I shook my head at them.

Of course, it’s heartbreaking that the two of them got injured, but if they learned something and grew in the process, it’s much better than getting hurt without any meaning.

“You just need to know. Rather, there is something Yohwan gave me.”

When I unpacked the bag, several dishes came out. While the two people saw it and laughed awkwardly, I set it out on the table.

“Have you had dinner yet?”

“No. Not yet.”

“Good. Hurry up and eat.”

I sat back with Geomseong and watched them eat.

After seeing that the two of them had finished quite a lot of dishes, I took the dishes and got up.

“Then I will go back soon.”

“Huh? Are you leaving already?”

I nodded to the two who looked disappointed.

If I were there, neither of us would be able to rest properly. You need to rest as much as possible while eating the fortune-telling breakfast to receive the full effects of the Bodhisattva statue, so it would be better to go quickly.

“I just hope it gets better quickly.”

“Ugh… I understand.”

In the end, Hongryeon and Chaejin nodded, and after watching them sit cross-legged and meditate, I came outside with Geomseong.

“…those guys. I have become stronger.”

“Last time at the non-dance competition…”

“It’s not like that. Even as I recover, I continue to grow.”

“Oh. Is that so?”

“You have qualities, purpose, and will, so you have no choice but to become strong. While I can’t move properly due to an injury, I’m getting stronger through meditation and recovery…”

Geomseong spoke clearly.

“Sooner or later, I will face a wall.”

It’s a wall.

Are you talking about the barrier between becoming a superhuman or not?

Many warriors were frustrated and fell into despair in front of that wall.

Geomseong thought for a moment and then said.

“At that time. Can you help them? Just like you helped me…”

Of course it should be.