episode_0227

Not only Chaejin, the successor to the huge sect called Moonwoljeong, but also Geomseong, the master of Hongseongmun, and Hongryeon, the next master and great disciple of Hongseongmun.

No matter how wealthy they were, their status did not suit me, who was just a guest.

As such, I needed a status that suited me.

I looked at Hongryeon staring at me and slowly raised my hand. Then he stroked her head, and perhaps because of that touch, the burning desire in Hongryeon’s eyes began to subside little by little.

“It’s difficult right now.”

“Why?!”

“Because I also need to prepare.”

To obtain that status, there was nothing better than becoming a government official.

Of course, I didn’t think they would take issue with my identity.

But even so, shouldn’t we be concerned about what the public thinks?

I spoke in a calm tone.

“So please wait a little bit.”

“How much?”

“…Um.”

While holding her, I rummaged around the desk. It was a letter that Cheon Il-hwa had sent me not long ago.

When he held it out, Hongryeon looked at it for a moment and then lightly hugged her waist.

“Kya…”

It was a weak elasticity for someone who had stepped into the realm of superhumans. Hongryeon also knew that his touch could not cause the slightest harm to her.

Still, the reason she trembles is not just because of fear, burden, or discomfort.

If that were the case, my head would have exploded right away.

“Can you wait?”

Hongryeon gently nodded with a red face.

When Hongryeon left, I picked up the letter.

The letter Cheon Il-hwa sent said that someone from the military would soon be leaving.

As planned, the official position I will be given is that of a military advisor, a case officer for the military.

In times of war, he was in a position where he could even perform the role of a general.

It is probably the highest official position that the military can give.

That probably means the military is taking me seriously.

In any case, the position of case manager was at the level I wanted, so there was no problem.

What’s left…

hmm…

Anyway, how do I do this?

Na Yerin, Hongryeon, Chaejin.

For these three, let us all live happily ever after. Is it really okay to say that?

…You should avoid the ending where you are kidnapped and imprisoned or I will kill you and take him with you and live happily alone.

The next day came.

And the swordsman came down.

Even though all five of the Sangvis’ masters were eliminated, the danger facing me still remained.

Because the Sangvis are not the only ones targeting me.

No, if you look at it from the outside, there are probably more people targeting me among the martial arts group than among the Iron Blood Legion.

So, it’s not surprising that the Sword Saint came down to guard…

I stared at her.

“Keu, keuhm. Why do you look at it like that?”

Geomseong twisted his body and spoke softly. I smiled at her and shook my head.

“It’s nothing.”

“Anyway, it’s a shame that the guesthouse has stopped operating.”

“Well… that could be true. I think I’ll take a break for a while.”

“Keuhum. exactly? Then…”

Geomseong slowly approached me and gently grabbed the hem of my sleeve.

“Can you spare some time for me?”

“Of course.”

I went outside the manor with Geomseong. Is it because the tension created by the last battle still remains? There weren’t many people wandering the streets.

“For something like that to have happened, it’s quiet.”

“Well, you blocked it well.”

If we hadn’t been able to block the attacks of Iron Blood Tree and Dool, there wouldn’t even have been this quiet. I saw people passing by look at me and Geomseong and greet me politely.

In the past, swordsmanship rarely came out of Hongseongmun.

That’s why the villagers of Seomhwachon were so afraid of the Sword Saint that they couldn’t even approach him.

But now it’s different.

Although it wasn’t often, there were times when she walked around Island Flower Village with her students.

In addition, when he came to the guest house as an escort, many people saw him smiling happily while chewing on sweets, which made people feel quite friendly towards Geomseong.

And since this was already the second time she had saved Island Village from danger, it seemed like she had that side even more.

“Hong Seong-moon has also completely blended into Seomhwachon.”

“Haha… It’s all thanks to you.”

Geomsung gently grabbed the hem of my clothes. Of course, it is gentle, but it is difficult to remove.

“Are you not asking?”

If Sayun said it, of course Geomseong would know. In that case, it would have been worth asking, but Geomseong was just calmly walking next to me.

“That you are an old man? Well, I have a few questions.”

“How do you know about Hong Seong-moon? Is it something like why did you help Hong Seong-moon?”

“I’m not interested in that. Since you are called a divine mountain sage, you must have found something somewhere. Hongseongmun has a long history. So, I think that if I compare it with data from other places, it won’t be impossible to find out what I don’t know.”

I didn’t specifically look at that data and say that.

“The important thing is.”

Gulp. The swordsman, who was looking at me with a tense expression, stopped.

“…Well, how long should I wait…”

I hesitate.

A person who is at the level of a superhuman.

A person who became an object of respect and awe to many warriors around the world.

I was afraid of my answer.

“That… over there. What. Boo, I don’t mean to burden you. Ha, there must be a lot of work to do as the guesthouse has become like that. Just asking! Just!”

As Geomseong shouted while looking closely, several people around looked at him. But Geomseong didn’t care about such gazes. They just look at me with their hot eyes.

I met his gaze and smiled.

“Why are you laughing…”

“I just laughed because it was cute.”

“Ear…!!”

A face flushed with anger. Geomseong didn’t know what to do and turned his gaze round and round. I lightly patted her shoulder.

“It won’t take that long.”

“Is that so?”

So I walk again. I stopped by the government office and met with the county governor to hear about his future plans.

I heard that if they were recognized for fighting well against a huge enemy called Dool, it would only be a matter of time before Seomhwachon was promoted to a castle.

Originally it was only a matter of time.

Still, after hearing that it would be faster, I saw Geomseong.

Her expression looked pretty good.

“Everything is being completed one by one.”

“Yes.”

okay. All you have to do is deal with them one by one.

After leaving the government office, I returned with the Sword Saint and said:

While I was walking down the street where the number of people was decreasing, Geomseong looked around and hugged me tightly.

“Ho…. If it’s uncomfortable or something…”

“It’s not uncomfortable.”

“Hehe…”

Geomseong smiled happily and gently took my hand. While I don’t even think about other things, I always look at my surroundings in this area. The sight was both cute and pathetic, so I smiled at the Sword Saint.

“I like your smile.”

“Is that so.”

“That’s why I always have a joke ready.”

Ahem. Geomseong cleared his throat and started joking in a low voice.

Of course, it’s difficult to laugh with a normal sensibility, but he either laughs when he says something or looks at my feelings. It was funny just to see him blushing with embarrassment.

So he laughed, and Geomseong was happy and made more jokes.

When he walked back to Huwon, Geomseong stopped.

“Are you not going in?”

“Well… you haven’t called me even once today…”

“Yerin. Let’s go.”

She puffed out her cheeks with a slightly sullen face and looked at me blankly.

So I reached out my hand to her and said, Geomseong, who had been looking at me for a long time, squatted down on the floor.

“Are you okay?”

“…Could it be okay?”

And an outstretched hand grabbed my collar. My back is bent.

As befits a swordsman who loves sweet things, her lips were sweeter and softer than any other confectionery.

“…Ha. It’s just so hard to bear.”

Geomseong gently let go of my collar, looked at me intently, and smiled.

“…Still, I will believe you when you say that not much time is left. Well… even though I can’t do housework or anything like that.”

She gently caught me, her ears turning red, but she did not avoid my gaze and spoke seriously.

“Because I will always make you smile…”

But that didn’t last long either.

Geomseong, who had been speaking softly as if he was crawling away while slowly turning his eyes, glanced at me and finished speaking.

“…Because I will always be waiting. Don’t feel pressured. Whatever your heart desires… I wish you would come to me too. no. You have to come. If you don’t come… well, what is it? Um.”

She thought about something to threaten and said after thinking about it.

“…I’m going to cry.”

It was a truly cute threat, and a scary one.

Cry.

You can’t cry.

“That’s a bit difficult.”

“Right?!”

Geomseong, who was relieved of his tension and pout, was happy and walked one step ahead. She entered the sponsorship before me and blinked one eye as she held out her hand to me.

“So… please take care of me. Although my body lacks many things… I’m not good at anything other than martial arts. Still.”

As I held his hand as he went inside, Geomseong smiled brightly.

“Because I will always make you smile.”

It was when Geomseong was drinking tea after dinner.

I received a call from Hong Seong-moon. The message was that it would be nice for Geomseong to look after Hongryeon and Chaejin, who are currently training.

For Hongryeon and Chaejin, now was the most important time. It was worth it. You have stepped into the realm of superhumans. If you make a mistake there, you could end up going down the wrong path.

So, it is natural that Geomseong, who is a superhuman ahead, can help them.

When Ryu Hyeon, Hyeon Hwi, and even Sayun came down to replace Geomsung, she looked at me with a sullen face.

“Please come back.”

“Ugh…”

I stamped my feet, but I guess I couldn’t refuse since it was for the two of us.

In the end, Geomseong, who declared that he would stay for two days in a row next time, returned to Hongseongmun, and unlike usual, I continued my work with three guards.

I met the Hyeonryeong earlier and heard an interesting story.

Geomseong, Hongryeon, and Chaejin.

The place where three superhumans were staying was soon promoted to a castle.

Also, since I was close to them and got a government position, the prefectural governor personally created a manor for me to stay.

It wasn’t a bad offer.

Until now, I just lived in a guest house, but if I wanted to move forward, it would be better to have my own home.

I happen to have land in a good location, so I could build there.

I have received some of the manor design drawings provided by the government, so I will add what needs to be added and subtract what needs to be removed.

-smart.

“Come in.”

The door opens.

Standing in front of him was a girl with gray hair.

I nodded, facing her, who seemed very nervous.

okay.

Of course, you are the only one who can ask me.

I smiled and said to Sayoon, the girl who was looking at me intently.

“Would you like some tea?”