episode_0214

The lifting of control in the North was enough news to make people excited.

Anyway, I’m going to a place I’ve never been to before.

Merchants were especially enthusiastic.

Things that only grow in the north could only be obtained in small quantities through smugglers, but now they can be obtained officially.

Therefore, quite a few merchants made moves to head to the north, and swordsmen and warriors from each sect were sent to guard them.

” Doesn’t Munwoljeong show interest in the north? ”

I asked Chaejin as I watched a group of martial people finish their meal and leave.

Even if that is the case, I think Chae-ryeon would be quite interested in the north.

She chuckled at my question.

“Why not? I just think now is not the time.”

“You can’t ignore the first-mover effect.”

“Well, that’s true, but there are quite a few top companies that we are affiliated with. Of course, it seems like Ryeon is already thinking about going to the north.”

Until now, I have not been able to go without permission due to control, but it seems that among the books stored in Munwoljeong, there is quite a bit of information about secret places in the north.

How could a sparrow pass by a mill?

Chaejin smiled as she told him that she had already sent someone to search in the north.

“Anyway… If control is loose, they will move now.”

Chaejin’s voice was slightly subdued as she sipped her tea. She also seemed quite nervous, perhaps because she knew that the Iron Bloods were more trash than she thought.

“I guess so. But it won’t reveal its power right away.”

The more people are heading north, the more people there are to fight with.

The Iron Blood Emperor can gain strength through the death of people, but that is not the case for the Iron Blood Tree Emperor and even Dool, so they will not engage in useless fights to conserve their own power.

At least until the number of people coming and going decreases.

And they will not try to reveal themselves until the military controlling the north comes down.

And, I thought that if they kept moving like that, they probably wouldn’t move in earnest until they got near Seomhwachon.

In the end, everything will be divided depending on whether or not you can defeat Hong Seong-moon and unleash Hong Seong-san’s spiritual energy.

They will move around while hiding as much as possible, unleash a small amount of spiritual energy, absorb monsters, gather their strength, and try to explode all at once.

In other words, this time the decisive battle had no choice but to be held in Seomhwachon.

“What I’m worried about are those who have learned the method of sleeping in marriage spread by the Iron Blood Emperor…”

It would be okay if it were a large-scale merchant band with a bodyguard made up of martial people, but small to medium-sized merchant merchants or laborers without much money would be good prey for bandits.

Until now, the Noklim 18chae had waited on the road to greet them and collected toll fees, thereby reducing the risk of bloodshed to a large extent.

It’s natural.

No matter how inviolable the government is, if the damage to the government or the people who have to pay taxes increases, the government will not sit still.

However, the story was different if Jamhon Daebop wanted the death of someone who had not learned martial arts.

They too can become victims of the Great Law of Sleep.

“I’m worried that the damage will increase.”

“That’s right. Well, I have no choice but to trust other people for this part.”

It hasn’t been long since the order was officially given, but they were going to move, and the Murim Alliance was notified, and Hano also requested the Black Lotus.

So, I can only hope that they will take care of dealing with the bandits who have settled in.

“I…”

As I sat down and talked to Chaejin, I heard a voice behind me. It was a woman wearing a white suit and covering her face with thick cotton thread, leaving only her eyes exposed.

She was a woman named Yuan, one of the maids and bodyguards of the Wonju Jeok family who had been staying in Huwon for some time.

“Ah. What’s going on?”

Zhang Yang said that he told the Wonju Jeokga’s treasured young lady to block the man’s approach, but he did not tell her not to approach the maid.

However, I didn’t want to cause unnecessary trouble, so I didn’t even go near the sponsorship, but after listening to the maids working, I heard that the young lady’s temperament was not normal.

He was a bit quiet at first, but after a few days, he showed his true colors and his arrogance was no joke.

Of course, he did not argue with the maids or Yohwan at the guesthouse, but seeing how he treated those who followed him from Wonju Jeokga, he was no different from a male slave.

The demands were so picky that almost all the maids from Wonju Jeokga had to go out and buy something.

Yuan was the youngest of the maids and guards, and she was there most of the time when she went out to run errands, so we ended up talking a few times.

Of course, only when Chaejin or Hongryeon are together like now.

“What are the skills of the blacksmiths in Island Village?”

“A blacksmith? Why a blacksmith?”

When Chaejin, who was with me, asked, Yuan sighed as if the ground was falling.

“The lady said she doesn’t like the spear blade she’s using now…”

“Noya’s skills are really good. If you go to the prosecutor’s office and say you came through me, they will give you something nice.”

“Thank you.”

The lunch business was coming to an end, and she walked with her shoulders slumped, having already come and gone four times today.

Chaejin and I looked at her as if we felt sorry for her, whose desolation was evident only from her back.

“I always think about this, but I really like Chaejin Sojeo’s down-to-earth attitude.”

“Hehe. Don’t you like anything else?”

“Of course, the other parts are good too.”

“Hehehehe~.”

She smiled brightly while scratching her head. As I was talking with Chaejin, Ryu Hyeon and Sayun came into the guest room.

“Huh? Why are you two alone? What about Hyeonhwi?”

Ryu Hyeon, who came out for today’s patrol, looked around the inside of the guesthouse and asked, and I pointed toward the backyard. Ryu Hyeon sighed heavily towards Hyeon Hwi, who was training with his fist there.

“I have to be an escort, what do I want to do with training…”

“I said it was okay. I also have some vegetables, so what are you worried about?”

The reason Hyeonhwi accelerated his training these days was because he took the Cheonhwa Shindan he had received last time and ascended to a higher level.

Recently, my achievements have increased and I am focusing more on training, so I told him that it is okay to just practice in the backyard when I am escorting him when I am not in a hurry.

“Then it’s okay… but then we’ll go on patrol.”

“Please stop by when you’re done. Let’s have a cup of tea. Sayoon. Be sure to come.”

“Yes!”

Sayoon smiled brightly and nodded, and the two left.

Chaejin, who was watching them, said with a serious expression.

“By the way, I guess you haven’t heard from Hong Seong-moon?”

“What contact?”

“I received a mail from Mundo yesterday. It is said that the Murim Alliance asked Munwoljeong to add some manpower.”

“Is it related to the North?”

“Hmm… shouldn’t it be seen as similar.”

At the request of the official, a military officer was needed to kill bandits in various places, as well as to establish a branch of the Murim League in the north and gain influence.

The number of people increased due to the last dance competition held in Seomhwachon, but isn’t the more the better anyway?

In particular, since killing thieves and monsters was something that the inspection department often did, it was said that Hongryeon and Hong Seong-moon’s other disciples who were active in the inspection department were asked to resume their activities.

“I don’t think so.”

“I see…”

However, since I know that protecting Hongseong Mountain is important, I will not make a request to Hongseong Gate.

Chaejin nodded slightly and sighed softly.

“I’m really having a hard time because of these strange people.”

I know yeah.

At that time, I saw Yuan coming in, having bought a couple of spears.

And after a while, I smiled bitterly when I saw him go out of the guest room again with slumped shoulders.

Thanks to this strange lady, that little girl is having a hard time too.

I saw Yuan walking back and forth several times, buying something, until dinner started.

Isn’t that just bullying? If you need anything, you can tell me at once.

“Are you okay?”

It seems that Hyeonhwi and Chaejin were also worried about her.

Yohwan must have been sad to see her, so much so that he even made a healthy drink and gave it to her.

“Thank you…”

While Yuan, who answered in a droopy voice, took a drink, Yohwan spoke as if it were absurd.

“It’s not my place to meddle in other people’s household affairs, but I think you’re taking it too far.”

Of course, Yuan was also someone who had learned martial arts, so going back and forth like this didn’t seem difficult. However, the mental fatigue will be significant.

“Aren’t other people going?”

“Ahahaha… other people have a lot of work too…”

With a dry smile, she shook her head. Hyeonhwi looked at Chaejin with a bitter smile.

“Why?”

When I saw Chae-jin, a young lady from the same famous family, I guess it was interesting to compare her to a young girl from a more red family. Hyeonhwi slowly shook his head and then spoke to Chaejin.

“Can you spar with me later?”

“Of course. Let’s do it while the guest is resting.”

Chaejin and Hyeonhwi are my bodyguards, so they cannot be separated from my side. If a surprise attack occurs while I am alone in my office, it will be difficult to prevent it.

So, that’s what Chaejin says when I go out to the backyard and spar while I rest.

“Anyway, it seems like the relationship between Hong Seong-moon and Moon Wol-jeong is better than I thought. Contrary to rumors.”

When Yuan, who was drinking his drink, asked, Chaejin smiled and looked at me.

“It’s very different from before.”

“Why are you looking at me?”

“Hehe.”

Chaejin just laughed and I shrugged.

Her opinion is not wrong. Anyway, I couldn’t say that I had no power in the background that Hong Seong-moon and Moon Wol-jeong didn’t argue with each other.

Yuan looked at me for a moment and then asked.

“I didn’t know that Teacher Yu was so good at harmonizing with people.”

“It just happened that way.”

“Haha… I hope you visit Jeokga sometime in the future. ah. I had a good drink.”

After saying hello to Yohwan, Yuan headed to Huwon.

Hyeonhwi tilted his head as he watched her enter.

“Why are you doing that?”

“No. That Sozer. Your skills seem to be pretty good.”

Is it possible to understand just by walking? I looked at Chaejin and she spoke confidently.

“I win.”

That’s believable.