episode_0263

As soon as we returned to Island Hwaseong, Chaeryeon welcomed us. She smiled brightly, grabbed the camera, and immediately asked Sayoon.

“How was the capital?”

“It was awesome!”

“Hehe. yes? Come with me later.”

After saying that, she grabbed Chaejin’s back and pulled him.

“Hey! Let go!”

“Letting go. How many documents do you have to look at? Is Moon Wol-jeong, the head of the Island Hwaseong branch, your older sister? If I want to be the branch leader properly from now on, I need to look after my sister…”

“Ah, no, I am the owner of Moonwoljeong…”

“Even if you want to do that, you have to know how to do paperwork! And don’t let your brother-in-law step forward either! It’s not like this every time!”

“Haha. I can’t help it. Have a nice trip.”

For Chaejin, who is a warrior in heaven, paperwork would not normally be a headache. But sometimes people have to do things they don’t want to do. I watched Chae-jin being led by Chae-ryeon, and only when they were out of sight did I speak to Geom-seong and Hong-ryeon.

“Once you return…”

“Okay. Ryeon. Take Yuni and come back.”

“…What about you, Master?”

Is it because Geomsung said earlier that he would step down from his position as Jangmunin? There was concern in Hongryeon’s gaze.

No, are you worried? Aside from that, I think there’s a little bit of jealousy involved…

“I have something to talk with Yuwol. Hehehe. If you’re worried, leave Sayoon behind. Because I won’t do anything harsh.”

“Yes!”

“Huh?!”

Geomseong’s relaxed expression collapsed slightly. But regardless, Hongryeon proudly held up the gift.

“See you later!”

As Hongryeon walked away, smiling brightly, Geomseong sighed.

I patted her on the back and went into the guest room.

“Hmm. Are you here? But why is your expression like that?”

“Nothing. It’s just sad that the student can’t trust the teacher…”

“I believe in Master!”

As Sayun looked at him with sparkling eyes, Geomseong quietly averted his gaze with a stern face.

I guess I was thinking harshly.

Geomseong is anxious, unable to withstand his sparkling gaze, and Sayoon continues to look at him regardless.

Yohwan, who was staring at the two friendly priests, shrugged his shoulders and spoke to me.

“While I was in the capital, I received a call from Cheonhwagung. They said they would come visit me soon. It seemed like a problem related to Hong Seong-moon.”

It’s not like we’re going to have a sparring meeting now… maybe we’re going to have joint training.

“Hmm… I guess I should tell Ryeon.”

“Huh? What does that mean? Isn’t that decision made by Jang Moon-in?”

To the puzzled Yohwan, Geomseong answered confidently.

He said he will soon step down from his position as a long-time writer.

Yohwan looked at me in bewilderment at her words.

“Do you also allow it?”

“That’s Hong Seong-moon’s business, so I can’t say anything.”

Even if they are going to get married, that is a matter of clan. I cannot and should not intervene.

I am only close to Hong Seong-moon, and his disciples are not the soldiers I hired.

Sayoon smiled brightly at my words.

“As expected, you speak like a man.”

“Well, with this much. Rather, could you please give me something simple to eat?”

“I understand. ah. And we made an agreement with Daru. They send tea and snacks to the guests, and we recommend the food to the guests and give them discount coupons. I did as you said, but are you okay?”

“That’s enough.”

I have no intention of swallowing that Daru. People do well when they do what they want to do.

Isn’t there a saying that no one can beat someone who enjoys it?

The owner of that Daru also wanted his own Daru, so he set it up here. Even if I arbitrarily take it away, I won’t get what I want.

If he later says he’ll come under me, it’s better to just cooperate like this for now.

I nodded and went upstairs, and Geomseong and Sayun stared at me as they sat down.

“Do you have anything to say?”

“I have one question. Aren’t you interested in power?”

“I’m curious about that too. Master, Master Hongryeon, and Unni Chaejin. You’re all superhuman, right?”

“That’s right.”

“And you seem to be close with the old man, the Thunder Sword King. Also, you are very close with the senior citizens.”

“That’s right.”

“But you don’t show it, and you don’t even try to use that power.”

“That’s right. I too am thinking similarly. If someone of your caliber uses that power, there’s nothing they can’t do. No, it seems like you are not trying to use the power you have well. If you want, you can let that person come down right now, right? Besides, it does not prevent other stores from being opened in Seomhwaseong…”

“Of course.”

“But why aren’t you doing it?”

“Why should I do it?”

“Eh?”

“Huh?”

Geomseong and Sayun tilted their heads as if they had doubts about my answer. At that time, Jeomsoy came up with refreshments, and I made tea and placed it in front of them.

“Power is a means and should not be the end. Also, those who wield it in vain are those who make their own enemies.”

“Ah. That…”

“Of course, the fact that the Sword Saint was a bit… like that in the past doesn’t mean it’s a bad thing. If you think about the situation at the time, you had no choice but to do that. How can a person who is struggling with his own pain care about what others think?”

“Umm… thank you for understanding.”

“I am currently living a satisfying life. So there is no need to use force. Of course, this does not mean that we will give up that power altogether.”

“Really?”

“It is a law that must be used when you want to protect it.”

Geomseong and Sayun opened their eyes wide, and I laughed and tapped the table.

Hong Seong-moon’s teachings.

Hongseong Shingong is the martial art of a protector, so you should never forget that feeling.

The two seemed to be thinking about it. So, I sipped my tea and waited for them to speak.

“…There have been many people who have said that until now, but when they had power, they all revealed their true nature and tried to wield it. But… you are different after all.”

Geomsung smiled and took my hand.

“Maybe that’s why I like you.”

“Thank you. ruler. Then, if I have nothing more to say, I guess I’ll just have to do the rest.”

“Hmm. Okay… no. I’d like to talk about handing over a long-awaited position…”

“I need to decide on an auspicious day. I can’t do this, so let’s ask Changju and Seongju.”

Only those who know how to see astronomy can decide on auspicious days. I know that it’s a typical auspicious event, but I don’t know anything else.

Geomseong nodded slightly at my words.

“And can you come then?”

“Of course.”

In the evening, Geomseong headed to the backyard, saying he had something to talk about with Namgungcheon. I wondered if the story was about a stabbing, but I don’t think it was anything like that.

I also had work left to do, so I headed to the office, and Sayoon naturally followed behind me.

“Why? What do you have to say?”

“Hmm… I want to say more about what I said earlier. Are you okay?”

Of course it’s okay.

I saw the two through the window, and Sayoon, who was organizing what she wanted to say, spoke carefully.

“Why are you taking this difficult path?”

“It’s not easy…”

It’s easy.

I, and we, were very satisfied with the current situation.

Let’s just say that I put Hong Seong-moon under my command and control him. Then what could happen?

Either they judge me as dangerous and try to exclude me by joining forces in the martial arts group, or the imperial family also takes notice and tries to corner me.

“Uncle… don’t you know how to obtain the remaining half of the Heavenly Demon God’s Art?”

Sayun let out a small sigh and stood next to me, looking down at Geomseong.

“Actually, I think the Master and the Ambassador were thinking similarly. He knows all of Hong Seong-mun’s secrets, as well as the secrets of the martial arts and monsters. And he even knows the secrets… so I thought he might know about it. You know a lot of things, right?”

“Are you interested in Cheonma Shingong? Do you want to learn it?”

“No?! I have no interest in martial arts other than Hongseong Shingong.”

She answered clearly, and her honesty made me laugh.

“Okay. Actually, as you said, I have a rough idea of how to save the remaining half of the Heavenly Demon God.”

“But why…”

“But you have to put in a lot of effort to get it, and many people will have to die in the process.”

“Ah…”

“And you will have to leave Island Hwaseong and travel around the world for a long time.”

Of course, Geomseong, Hongryeon, and Chaejin. If Hong Seong-moon joins in, the period will be shorter and the sacrifices will be less, but even then, many people will die.

And according to the calculation, even if there were three superhumans, there would be quite a few Hongseong gurus among them.

Then, Geomseong and Hongryeon. And Sayoon will definitely be sad.

It didn’t suit my purpose, our purpose.

“A superhuman protects me, a powerful sect called Hongseongmun protects my guesthouse, and a city called Seomhwaseong is with me… Is there any need to go out of your way to gain strength? Also, the Demonic Cult is confused as the Confucian origins have disappeared, and the Murim Alliance and the military are taking advantage of this opportunity to attack, so they will have to live quietly for quite some time. But do we still need more power?”

“That’s not… but.”

“There is nothing more dangerous than being obsessed with power. Of course, if you really need the Heavenly Demon Divine Technique, you will have to get it. But if not… it’s better to just leave it as is. You wouldn’t want the treasure to come out and blood would flow all over the world, right?”

“Yes. That’s so sad.”

It is a martial art that a single grocery item can kill many people.

There was no need to cause unnecessary trouble in a place like that.

What I want is not to hold the world in my hands, but for the people close to me to be happy.

Because what we want is Sayoon’s happiness.

If so, you should not ignore it.

“Set exactly what your goal is. Because it will help you grow.”

“Hmm… Yes. thank you. Uncle.”

“Not much to say.”

I stroked Sayun’s head, and she smiled as she felt my touch.

The next day, I took Geomseong and Hongryeon and went to see Changju.

And when I told her about the Sword Saint’s retirement, she was shocked.

“Oh my god. So are you leaving Island Hwaseong?”

“Ah. That’s not it. Just as a warrior… well, as a woman. That’s over there.”

Hongryeon sighed heavily at Geomseong, who was wriggling his fingers.

“That’s it. anyway. When is it okay?”

“Let’s see… um… the earliest is tomorrow.”

“Tomorrow comes too soon.”

“Then in a week? That’s the best time. And the position of the stars…”

“I see. I understand.”

Hongryeon nodded lightly and looked at Geomseong.

She was embarrassed for a while, but her expression gradually changed when she saw that gaze.

With a sleepy expression and her signature faint smile.

Instead of looking like a penny-pincher like he had shown up until now, he was becoming a warrior and a superman.

“Of course, he offered to pass on the position of a scholar, but this teacher is not so cold-hearted as to pass it on to someone who is not prepared.”

In other words, we want to accurately check your skills. The story is that we will stick to an unmanned unmanned area rather than a map like we have done so far.

Hongryeon slightly nodded in response to Geomseong’s response and looked at me.

“Would you please be an observer?”

“I will do so. so? When are you going to do it?”

Hongryeon grinned.

“I told you to remove the ox horn as soon as possible… Master. Are you confident?”

Geomseong laughed at those words.

“Hahahaha!!!”

She burst out laughing so hard that she couldn’t bear it, but then stopped laughing and growled, baring her teeth.

“Who do you think the person in front of you is? Disciple.”

The current Jang Mun-in and the next Jang Mun-in.

Master and disciple.

Women who have the same man as their lover.

There were many words that could refer to Na Yerin and Hongryeon.

There was only one word that could describe them at this moment.

Transcausality.

superman.