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“I think you need to learn more about how to behave in the world of martial arts, don’t you?”

Peng Eo-eon said with a look that said, “It’s not the same.”

“Oh my, are you talking about this? Of course I will listen carefully, Miss Peng.”

Bang So-woon suddenly assumed a humble posture.

And he wasn’t the kind of person who would do something like that for no reason.

Of course there was a reason.

That’s what Bora said.

Those who are approaching.

“What are you talking about so cheerfully? I envy those who see you.”

It seemed as if Bang So-woon’s acting was having an effect, as Tang Se-hwa’s voice was heard interjecting.

You must have become so anxious that you can no longer just sit by and watch.

The same was true for those in the Murong family.

“That’s right. I’m really curious to know what you guys are talking about so happily.”

Murong Feng, the older of the two tigers of Murong Family, also got involved.

In an instant, it became a meeting place for the five great families.

This in itself is not strange.

It was an annual event for the later generations of the Five Great Sages to gather together at the Yongbong Branch.

But this time, something was definitely different.

First, Namgung Hyeon, who was considered to be the next Namgung family head, no longer exists.

Second, there exists a Golden Dragon Jangju that has no relationship with the Five Dynasties.

Anyone could see that these two major changes in circumstances had created a completely different atmosphere in this place than usual.

“Haha, what’s the big deal? It’s just the way the world goes around.”

Bang So-woon is the first to speak to someone, like a player.

It was possible because he had already anticipated and prepared for what would happen next.

And that in itself could not help but have an ominous meaning to those who were suspicious of this suspicious meeting.

In the first place, someone like the Golden Dragon Jangju would not be able to speak so brazenly in front of the direct descendants of the Five Great Clans.

And yet you act like that?

Something that is impossible without someone’s permission.

And that someone.

Of course it’s Zhuge Jing.

It is only natural that the one leading this suspicious alliance is Zhuge Liang.

‘Ha, you really planned this, huh?’

Tang Se-hwa barely managed to hide her surging emotions.

I wanted to tear this unpleasant atmosphere apart with sharp words, but I couldn’t do that.

I don’t know.

That is the worst of the worst options.

Only a fool would do something like revealing one’s feelings.

A truly scary person hides his emotions completely until the very end when he achieves his goal.

That’s the grandfather’s Dokwang Dangmuak.

There was no way that Tang Se-hwa, who respected and emulated his grandfather more than anyone else, would do something foolish.

‘Do you think I’ll get caught up in it like an idiot?’

Rather, it made the mind colder and calmer with cold arsenic.

It had to be that way.

Because Zhuge Jia was by no means an easy opponent.

Even more so if Zhuge Liang had planned to strike first.

However.

It seems like not everyone was that cool-headed.

“Who are you to be responding so presumptuously?”

Murong Chui, the second son of Murong Jia, who shouts like lightning.

It was the very image of him thoroughly looking down on those under his eyes.

Even though I knew that it was a situation that I absolutely should not handle as usual, my true personality came out.

There was no choice.

Because that’s the animal that humans are.

Rather, the type of people like Dang Se-hwa who hide their emotions in a cold manner were a very special type.

still.

The older brother, Murong Feng, looked different from his younger brother, Murong Chui.

“That’s harsh.”

Mo Yong-bong immediately reprimanded his younger brother.

Mo Yong-chu was flustered as this was something that rarely happened in his daily life.

“Tongue, brother… … .”

“Who taught you to be so rude to someone you just met?”

Seeing his brother continue to scold him with a serious expression, only then did Murong Chu realize that he had made a mistake.

In this place, which was more important than any other battlefield, rash actions were absolutely forbidden.

But he couldn’t suppress his temper and unknowingly committed a reckless mistake.

If this happens, no matter how much my pride is hurt, I have no choice but to bow down.

“… … The subject was short-sighted.”

Mo Yong-chu answers his brother with a stern face.

Now, if he just stayed still, Bang So-woon would be able to receive an apology from the direct descendants of the world’s five great families.

A feat that can be enjoyed as a drinking snack for the rest of your life.

So most people would have just waited.

However.

Bang So-woon didn’t do that.

Because he wasn’t an ordinary person who was satisfied and happy with that kind of work.

“Haha, no. I was the one who made the mistake of answering hastily in front of people I met for the first time. Please don’t mind it.”

Before even apologizing, Bang So-woon skillfully manages the situation by first admitting his mistake.

Murong Chui secretly grumbled at his actions, saying that he was being unlucky and showing off his generosity, but this was not the reaction of others who were one step ahead of Murong Chui in terms of their thinking.

‘Huh, what a snake-like bastard.’

Tang Se-hwa’s reaction.

‘I guess he’s not an easy guy, is he?’

Reaction to the Tang Dynasty’s inquiry.

‘That thing is a real snake.’

Peng Eo-eon’s reaction.

‘He has a thick face and a dark heart. So it seems that Zhuge Jing didn’t bring him in for nothing.’

Mo Yong-bong’s reaction.

‘He really is an unpredictable guy. How could Cheongha… … .’

Zhuge Jing’s reaction.

The reactions were all negative.

But at the same time, I was acknowledging that he was not an easy person.

Bang So-woon became that kind of person in an instant.

Excluding the Gupaebang and Odaesega figures, there was probably no one who showed such a presence from their first time attending the Yongbong branch.

no….

There was something like that.

Just one person.

Yu Seol-yeong, the monster born from the sword.

“… … .”

That Yoo Seol-yeong was staring blankly at Bang So-woon from the other side.

Although the gaze was indifferent and unreadable, one thing was certain.

If you have no interest or curiosity, you wouldn’t be staring blankly at someone like that.

Bang So-woon’s ultimate goal of getting into Geom Bong’s eyes did not seem like it would fail at all.

***

After the ceremonial declaration, the direct descendants of the Five Great Clans and the Golden Dragon Lord sat around.

It was an extremely awkward picture to look at from the outside.

Because it seemed like a stone that had rolled in without any basis had entered the meeting of the Five Great Families.

The reviewers of the old file room couldn’t hide their interest as they watched the awkward meeting.

the other side.

The third-tier later-stage indices, who belonged to the big shot group, could not hide their feelings of envy and jealousy amid their embarrassment.

“Oh, how can they treat them like that in front of those who are so good… … .”

“Ma, that’s ridiculous.”

“Ha, not just one place, but the whole of the five great powers? Am I, am I seeing things wrong?”

“Ugh, what the hell, how did you get me to do this.”

“Bo, I’m jealous… … .”

Bang So-woon, who was originally the envy of those who were supposed to be of the same class, was more cold-hearted than ever.

Because it had to be done that way.

This place is completely different from what it looks like from the outside.

On the surface, it appears to be a friendly atmosphere, but in reality, it is a battlefield without swords, with people hiding their true intentions and fiercely exchanging words in order to gain something more.

but.

The person who could best demonstrate his abilities in such a battlefield was none other than Bang So-woon.

“Actually, this is the first time I’ve met Lord Zhuge in person. I’ve only interacted with Lady Zhuge. Right, Lord Zhuge?”

“That’s definitely true.”

Zhuge Jing nodded.

It was obviously true, so I had no choice but to answer that way.

However.

To others, it seemed like nothing more than a snake-like evasion of questions aimed at probing his relationship with Zhuge Liang.

And they did it with such thorough acting that it seemed like they had planned it out in advance.

‘Ha, is this the first time you two are meeting? You’re being really annoying.’

A Tang Dynasty where the curse is rising up to the throat.

‘Why are you selling Zhuge Qing but not Zhuge Jing? What on earth is the reason?’

Peng Eo-eon, whose head seems to be complicated.

It had to be that way.

Since they had already openly shown their bond, there was no reason to hide their relationship.

Tang Se-moon was lost in thought, perhaps thinking the same thing.

‘What on earth are you planning?’

the other side.

“That makes sense now… Ugh.”

Mo Yong-chu, who got angry without realizing it and then had his mouth forcibly shut by his brother.

“I see.”

Mo Yong-bong, who had covered his younger brother’s mouth, nodded as if he had understood.

Because I know.

It is extremely difficult to break such a thorough acting that has been planned in advance.

There would be nothing to be gained by messing with it any further.

then?

We need to touch somewhere else.

Somewhere there is a lack of preparation.

“Then you must have done the transaction through Lady Jegal.”

Mo Yong-bong deliberately stabs to get information.

Mo Yong-bong focused all his senses on his eyes, not his ears.

To see the expression.

It’s easy to spout prepared lies.

But the expression is different.

This is because when people panic for a moment, they become agitated.

Even if it’s just a tiny rhyme.

And the gamble seemed to have paid off.

Because one person ended up reacting in a flustered manner.

“Huh? Deal? Deal? Cheongha, did you make any deal with Geumryongjangju?”

Zhuge Jing’s reaction that came out because he really didn’t know.

but.

In Murong Bong’s eyes, Zhuge Jing’s reaction was truly detestable.

‘… … You’ve gone too far, Zhuge Jing. I held you in high esteem, but are you really that kind of person?’

Kwak.

Mo Yong-bong’s clenched fists were shaking so much that he was overcome with emotion.

‘Is this fun?’

Meanwhile, Bang So-woon.

While enjoying this farce he had created, he was thinking about his next move and how he could turn the situation to his advantage.

and.

‘Wait a minute. What if I could arrange a secret meeting with Tang Se-hwa?’

At first, it seemed impossible.

But not anymore.

If there is something that can be given from this side, then a deal can be made.

The current self was clearly considered to be that kind of person.

Of course, even if that were true, in a situation where it was completely determined that he was on the side of the Zhuge family, such words would have no effect.

However.

Bang So-woon was a man who could find his way even in a needle-like hole.

‘I see. If we use Namgung Hwaran… … .’

Bang So-woon smiled bitterly inwardly as if remembering something.