episode_0217

Ga-chung, the warrior of the Murim Alliance, walked while fiddling with his short spear.

The Murim League branch in Seomhwachon, which had been deployed for some time, was definitely a better place compared to other places.

First of all, there is only one faction known as Hongseongmun, which is true in name and reality, and there is no needless fighting between other factions.

And thanks to Hong Seong-mun’s solidifying his position in Seomhwachon before the surrounding Yang Wi-seong or other sects from other regions approached, there were not many approaches from sects.

Thanks to Hongseong Mountain, there were almost no monsters, so it was a pretty good place to live leisurely.

The only guest house in Shimhwa Village employs former royal servants and sells delicious food at a lower price than that of most other restaurants.

Also, the cost of renting farmland was not expensive compared to other places, so the prices were quite affordable.

It is currently a village, but is expected to be promoted to a castle soon.

It might not be possible for people who were the main body of a sect, but for people who used to wander alone like Ga-chung and then became warriors of the Murim Alliance, it could be thought that it would not be a bad idea to establish a base here.

“I bought a house a while ago.”

“Huh? Really?”

Geo Yang-chun, a colleague of the Jakhongwangpae who was staying in the temporary shelter provided by Seomhwachon, said while fiddling with his blunt weapon.

“I steadily collected the gold I received while helping Teacher Yu with his work.”

“I collected it like a moth without using it…”

“Hehehe. It’s old and narrow, but there’s a house here. If it is promoted to Island Hwaseong in the future, house prices will also rise.”

I worked hard and steadily, saved money, bought a house, and later got married. He also gave birth to children who looked like him.

Passing on his martial arts skills to his lovely child who resembles him and his wife.

Geoyangchun enjoyed talking about the future with his friend and colleague Gachung.

Ga-chung smiled bitterly at Geo Yang-chun, who had been dispatched when the Murim League branch was established and decided to settle down in Seomhwachon.

Most of the warriors of the Murim Alliance who came here like him had similar thoughts to Geoyangchun.

Murim people are people who do not know when they will die.

There are many people who dream of stability, but most of them take it one step at a time to get there.

“You’re not young either. It’s a bit weird to walk around like in the old days.”

“Umm…”

“What should I do? I would like to consult with Mr. Yu.”

“That’s right too.”

The famous thing in Seomhwachon is Hongseongmun, but apart from that, there was something else that was famous.

It was June that even had the nickname of Shinsan Seonja.

He doesn’t know anything, and most of the developments and investments he touches are successful, so he often receives counseling for those who don’t have money and don’t have power.

Considering that there were people like Geo Yang-chun who made quite a bit of money by investing according to his advice, or who calmly worked toward their own goals, it might be a good idea to get counseling myself.

“It is said that people from other regions come to meet Mr. Yu. What can I do, let me introduce it?”

“That’s okay. And if possible, connect me with someone who helps me with my work.”

“Let’s do that. After patrol today…”

Geoyangchun, who had been speaking calmly, narrowed his eyes.

In the distance, something strange was visible.

darkness. Darkness was approaching.

Just looking at it gives me goosebumps at the ominous darkness.

“…Emergency!!!”

I don’t know what that is.

But the warrior’s instinct was speaking.

that.

That it shouldn’t exist.

***

It is not surprising that the everyday changes into the extraordinary.

That’s why I wasn’t surprised when I saw the black clouds outside the window.

I just came. I just thought:

Even in the bright moon of heaven, the effect was like that when evil spirits appeared.

When the sky turned black and the seeds of chaos took root, evil emerged.

I was recalling a famous advertising slogan from Heavenly Moon and spoke to Chaejin, who had a clearly embarrassed expression on her face.

“Get ready quickly.”

The outside of the guesthouse was similarly noisy. No one seemed to think that the sudden change and the approach of darkness, which could be considered ominous, were good things.

“Aaaaa!! Mom! Mommy!”

People’s confusion increases.

That’s one of the advertisements that appeared in Heavenly Moon. People are afraid, children are crying.

And the scene where those holding spear knives go out to fight.

It was visible in front of my guest room.

But it was different now.

Because Seomhwachon had already completed many preparations.

“Everyone, move to the square!!”

The soldiers of Seomhwachon shouted harshly. They even help raise a child who has fallen and find their parents.

No, it wasn’t just them.

Rather than avoiding the martial arts people who came to meet me, they helped people move, protect, and maintain order.

Even without knowing what was happening, those with power were reaching out to protect the powerless.

If it’s like them, I guess we can just leave the outside as is for now.

“Ryu Hyun. You should return to Hongseongmun Gate.”

“What about the guest?”

It was Ryu Hyeon who came down to escort me today. She will also become Hong Seong-moon’s power, so I can’t keep her.

“It’s okay because Sojeo Chae is next to me.”

“Then I understand.”

As soon as Chae-jin came up, she ran quickly. Chae-jin, who was watching Ryu-hyeon suddenly move away, said as she saw the darkness getting closer.

“Is that helpful?”

“I guess so.”

“I’m worried if it’s okay.”

Well, if it’s at the level I calculated, there won’t be a problem. After patting Chaejin on the shoulder, I took out an amulet from the drawer.

It was the Avatar Department that I obtained before.

“If you have to, be prepared to go out too.”

“But.”

“Don’t worry, there is a flower bride department.”

Since he has a fire body that can exert great power, he will be able to prepare for any emergency. I spoke calmly and sat down.

“What are the others in the guesthouse doing?”

“First of all, I told them to stay hidden and not go outside.”

“Good job.”

“And the Murim people in the guesthouse decided to help.”

“That would also be a good thing.”

I nodded and sat down.

Once the battle starts, there is nothing I can do. I just hope that the matter ends without any major damage.

I looked at the sky where darkness was approaching and asked a question.

***

Geomseong, who was sitting cross-legged, slowly opened his eyes. The sky was turning black.

As she was staring at it, Hongryeon came running to the garden where Geomseong was staying.

Her expression was stiff as she watched her students practice.

“Master.”

Even though Geomseong was his romantic rival, there was no one he could trust more than Geomseong in this regard.

Looking at Hongryeon’s gaze, Geomseong thought for a moment and then spoke.

“Summon the disciples.”

“Already gathered.”

“Yes.”

Geomseong stopped by the castle hall before going to the training ground with Hongryeon. Then, he took Hong Seong-mun’s sacred item, Hyeonungap, which was placed there, and headed to where his disciples were.

“Master.”

“What is that?”

Everyone was panicking as they looked at the sky turning black. Toward such disciples, Geomseong maintained his composure as always.

Is that why?

The disciples’ confusion begins to subside.

“It’s Dool.”

Dool. One of the evil evils that anyone can recognize just by name.

Among those here now, Sayun, an orphan, is probably the only one who has never heard from her parents when she was young that if you don’t listen, the evil evil will come to eat you.

However, Sayoon also knew about the dangers of evil and evil, so it was natural for her expression to harden as well.

“There is nothing to worry about. How to respond…”

Geomseong took out a piece of paper from his pocket. It was the paper Yuwol gave me the last time I went down.

Possessing excellent knowledge and insight, he knew exactly how to deal with numerous monsters.

In old books, and in legends, and in folk tales. The optimal strategy was suggested by combining information obtained from scholars’ research and records of past warriors.

And it didn’t change just because it was evil.

Because he neatly summarized the combat methods that could change depending on the situation and handed them over to the Sword Saint.

Of course, if you fight at your own risk, there will be no problem in dealing with Dool alone.

But Yuwol seriously said that you should never do that, and that no matter how much of a sword saint you are, he doesn’t want to see you get hurt and in danger while fighting alone.

His passionate request was something that the Sword Saint, who was determined to listen to everything he said, could never refuse.

Therefore, after receiving the strategy, Geomseong taught his students how to deal with Dool and at the same time taught them Hapjin to fight against it.

It’s time to do it.

At that time, Ryu Hyeon returned to Hongseongmun. Why is he who should be Yuwol’s bodyguard here?

Ryu Hyeon explained the situation to Hongryeon, who was surprised, and Geomseong sighed.

Ryu Hyeon was also one of the important members of the Dool strategy.

Therefore, it would be natural for Yuwol to send Ryuhyeon back.

But even so, I couldn’t just ignore it.

“Yoona.”

“Yes! Master!”

“You should get out of Hapjin.”

“Yes? But.”

“Stay by Yuwol’s side.”

Sayoon nodded at the fact that the reason she was excluded was not because she was the youngest, but because she wanted to be assigned to guard Yuwol.

“But my empty seat is…”

“I will replace that part with using nebula armor.”

Geomseong handed out the Seongungap to Hongryeon. If you wear the Nebula Armor, which has high defense and mental stability, as well as the effect of restoring internal energy just by wearing it, Hongryeon will be able to move more.

“It’ll be okay, right?”

“Yes.”

Hongryeon nodded seriously.

Geomseong, who saw this, raised his sword and plunged it into the center of Hongseongmun. It has to be continuously built up, the cost to operate it is considerable, and it only lasts for a few days at most.

The swordsman said seriously, activating the Hongseong Barrier, whose defense power is recognized by everyone, and making it impossible for anyone who has not mastered the Hongseong Divine Art to enter.

“Let’s go.”