episode_0270

Sigh.

Bang So-woon’s gaze naturally checked the candles lit in the room.

A herb mixed with poison made by the goblin himself.

On the outside, it looked no different from an ordinary grass.

The sight of the fire burning and the smell of the smoke were the same.

Even the most sensitive person wouldn’t have noticed anything strange in that scene.

“Okay, take a seat.”

widely.

Even Dang Se-hwa, who sat down on the chair without hesitation, seemed unaware of anything strange.

‘good.’

Bang So-woon sat down in front of Dang Se-hwa, muttering a voice of repentance.

What we have to do from now on is simple.

Killing time until Jang Il comes in.

However, simplicity did not necessarily mean ease.

Rather, it was a difficult task.

It’s a waste of time to deal with the Tang Dynasty.

If you lose interest even a little bit, I’ll leave right away.

It would be possible to kill time only by continuing the conversation in a tense manner that seemed to go nowhere.

“Try it.”

Tang Se-hwa nodded his head with a provocative look.

An attitude that seems to say that wasting even the slightest bit of time is unacceptable.

As expected, he is not an easy opponent.

Bang So-woon smiled bitterly to himself.

“Are you really curious about the pack? Well, then I’ll try to live up to your expectations to some extent. Should we start with chapter five?”

Bang So-woon, holding a brush, dipped it in ink and wrote the word “Come” in large letters on the prepared paper.

“Five chapters? Which five chapters are you talking about?”

“Of course it would be five thousand nyang, right?”

“Aha.”

Tang Se-hwa’s eyes sparkled with amusement.

Bang So-woon’s words succeeded in catching her interest from the beginning.

but.

“Just?”

That was the answer that came out of Dang Se-hwa’s mouth, the corners of her lips twisted.

Five thousand gold coins.

It’s obviously a huge amount of money.

However, it seemed that it was far from meeting Tang Se-hwa’s expectations.

‘Are you kidding?’

The standards of the world and the standards of the Golden Dragon Battlefield cannot be the same.

Although the gold coin was a huge sum of money, it was not even a penny compared to the eyes of the Golden Dragon General, who was said to be second to none when it came to money.

In the end, that’s all there is to it.

There was no way that Tang Se-hwa could receive that level of sincerity.

“Just? Just. Hahaha, that’s definitely true.”

Bang So-woon admits it with a smile.

Because it was the first thing I said as a means to buy time.

“But you know. That’s what I said. A foolish merchant who shows all the cards is bound to fail. If you show one card here, wouldn’t it be a good business to check one card there?”

If you show one, hold on and ask for the opponent’s hand.

It was a given.

Because that was the key to wasting time.

“A merchant shouldn’t be arrogant, right?”

“I’m not being presumptuous, I’m just talking about the obvious basics of trading.”

“… … .”

“If you can’t even talk about the basics, let’s just give up on the deal. It’ll just be a waste of time for both of us.”

Bang So-woon throws out strong words with intention.

It would be a disaster if Dang Se-hwa, who was upset, just got up, but Bang So-woon knew that that wouldn’t happen.

If that were true, I wouldn’t have come here in the first place.

“Wow, you know how to do business.”

Tang Se-hwa gave a cold laugh.

“That’s the best compliment.”

“Okay, okay. Then let me show you a pattern too.”

“I will listen.”

“Let’s turn a blind eye to the fact that Jegal Se-ga tried to get involved first. Isn’t that worth five chapters?”

“… … .”

That’s nonsense.

If this had really been a place for business, he would have trembled in humiliation, but Bang So-woon instead smiled inwardly.

It didn’t matter at all how the transaction was concluded or what the terms were.

The important thing is just to pass the time.

That was all.

That’s why.

“Haha, I see. Your Majesty is indeed very good at calculating value.”

Bang So-woon answered with a calm smile.

What’s funny is that it made Dang Se-hwa’s mind even more complicated.

It turned out to have an unintended effect.

“Then this time, I’ll take out a more valuable card.”

Bang So-woon picks up the brush again.

The conversation, with such fierce exchanges of numbers, continued.

***

Gulp.

Jang Il swallowed nervously.

His mind continued to count numbers.

Because Bang So-woon clearly asked for it.

There can’t be even the slightest mistake.

‘… … Just a little more.’

Jang Il calmly measures the remaining time.

How much time has passed like that?

Jang-il finally got up from his seat.

The first thing he did was to shoulder an ornate chest full of gold nuggets that he had prepared in advance.

A chest that was deliberately filled to the brim with gold nuggets protruding slightly.

Of course, that was something that Bang So-woon had instructed in advance.

Because I know full well that the people of the Tang Dynasty are watching from all sides.

Food? Alcohol? Tea?

Nothing can escape the gaze of suspicion.

why?

It’s strange that I only brought up such a thing after we’d had quite a bit of secret conversation, but more than anything, it’s because Jang Il is the one who had to bring it up.

Bear escorts and food, drink and tea?

Even if they don’t match, they don’t match at all.

What suited Jang Il better was not something smelly like a stool, but a heavy box.

If it was a chest full of gold, no one would have noticed anything strange.

Because you’ll only think of it as a tool needed for secret talks.

at last.

Bang So-woon naturally brought Jang-il inside by using tools that Jang-il would never suspect.

In fact, it would have been most convenient to hide it inside in advance, but that was impossible.

Because I’ll definitely get caught by Dang Se-hwa.

That’s why it was inevitable to use this method.

That was also why there was a time limit of half a degree.

‘Let’s just go.’

Jang-il, carrying the chest on his back, strode forward briskly.

It’s already happened.

It didn’t suit my nature to hesitate.

It hits you in one breath.

Then things will work out well.

Boom boom!

The sound of footsteps like a heavy beast.

Before I knew it, Jang-il had arrived in front of the room.

***

“That’s a bit too much. You probably know that in reality, you can’t cut off support to the Zhuge family.”

“Is that something I should be concerned about?”

“Are you saying that this was all a result of our mistake? But even so… … .”

A moment of fierce debate.

“Your Majesty, I have brought the item you mentioned.”

Jang Il’s voice was heard.

Of course, Dang Se-hwa knew that someone had approached outside even before Jang Il could speak.

There’s no way a high school student of the highest caliber wouldn’t be able to sense that level.

“What is it?”

Tang Se-hwa, who gives unpleasant looks.

First, it was Bang So-woon who spoke about the one-on-one secret conversation.

“I’m sorry. This is an essential item for the transaction.”

Bang So-woon bowed his head.

It was the first time he bowed his head and apologized in a secret meeting.

Tang Se-hwa felt that he had gained an advantage and twisted the corners of his mouth.

“Huh, well, okay. Let’s see what it is.”

“Thank you. Come in.”

Druk.

The door opened carefully and Jang-il came inside.

Dang Se-hwa’s eyes quickly scanned Jang Il’s entire body, but he didn’t find anything particularly bothersome.

“Put it here.”

“Yes, your highness.”

thud!

Jang Il placed the box down in their midst.

“Open it.”

“Yes, your highness.”

Squeak.

The box opened, revealing a brilliant golden light.

A dazzling golden color, to say the least.

Even for a Tang Dynasty emperor, this was his first time seeing such an enormous golden brilliance in person.

Her eyes were fixed as if glued to the mountain of gold nuggets.

“… … What is this?”

“This is the hand I have.”

Bang So-woon with a faint smile.

“You have an interesting pattern.”

Tang Se-hwa rested his chin on the back of his hand and squinted his eyes as if he found the details interesting.

Thump thump.

Bang So-woon’s heart beat quickly.

Boom boom boom.

Jang Il’s heart also started beating rapidly.

Because I knew that the most important moment I had been waiting for was right before my eyes.

At that moment.

Tang Se-hwa gave him a displeased look.

“But what are you doing? Don’t you just send the worthless human away? Do I seem to have that much time on my hands?”

“Ah, I’ll stop… … .”

“Get away!”

Jang-il opens his eyes wide and lets out a threatening shout, as if he can no longer tolerate the woman’s insolence.

Also known as the shock method.

Since my powers got stronger, there has been no way to get rid of women faster than this.

however…….

“What the heck, this crazy guy?”

Dang Se-hwa glared at Jang Il with a dumbfounded expression.

It was so absurd that I forgot how angry I was.

“… … .”

“… … .”

A stock that is as hard as a rock.

It was worth it.

I don’t think you could have imagined this situation.

‘Oh, oh, oh, my time calculations are wrong!’

In a crisis situation, Bang So-woon suddenly came to his senses.

It is clearly a mistake that the calculation was wrong even after countless meticulous calculations, including rehearsals.

But it’s already spilt milk.

Bang So-woon knew all too well that in this situation, he had to respond rather than regret.

“Ha, haha… … This guy must have slipped up. He’s a crazy guy… … .”

Bang So-woon makes excuses with an awkward smile.

It was a clumsy appearance that was far from his usual logical appearance, but there was nothing he could do.

Whatever it was, it was important to buy some time now.

The time for the poison to take effect.

“Wow, this is really ridiculous.”

A beat later, Tang Se-hwa’s expression turned cold as if he was overcome with anger and displeasure.

“Is that what you’re saying now?”

In the cold atmosphere, Jang Il-do belatedly came to his senses.

“Oh my, oh my, I’m sorry, I’m sorry. I’m really out of my mind… … .”

Jang Il-do also knew that he had to buy time somehow.

So, he was just wasting time by bowing down in a mean manner.

but.

“Get out.”

“… … .”

I had no idea how to respond to those words.

“Didn’t you hear? Get out now.”

“Uh… …That, that can’t be possible.”

Suddenly.

Tang Se-hwa got up from his seat.

‘Oh no, something happened.’

Bang So-woon realized.

That the place I had barely made was on the verge of collapse.

Now it’s a real do-or-die situation.

“Lady Tang! This is a scheme of the Zhuge family!”

“… … .”

Dang Se-hwa looked at me with an expression that said, “What kind of crazy nonsense are you talking about?”

Either way, Bang So-woon already has a steel plate on his face.

why?

Because I have to buy time even if it’s just for a second.

“How dare a crazy guy pretend to be sane… … .”

Tang Se-hwa’s tightly clenched fist trembled.

I’m so angry that I wasted my time falling for that crazy guy’s nonsense.

If it were up to him, he would have used poison and dissolved it into a handful of blood.

If he was not the leader of the Golden Dragon Sect, and was the leader of a small, widely spread martial arts sect that did not even join hands with Jegal Se-ga, then it might have been true.

But Dang Se-hwa endured the anger with a single blow.

Taaak!

Dang Se-hwa’s hand slaps Jang Il’s cheek hard.

Jang Il’s face, which was as big as a bear, turned so hard that it seemed as if his neck would break.

“Oh my, it hurts.”

Instead of the expected scream of pain, Jang-il groans lightly as if he had been hit in a neighborhood fight.

It was only natural that this further infuriated Tang Se-hwa.

“Dare.”

Wedge!

A murderous sound.

It was almost as if one side of Jang Il’s face was going to be crushed.

Even Jang Il, who is naturally strong, will not be okay if he gets hit by this.

Thud!

Jang Il eventually grabs Dang Se-hwa’s wrist in a hurry.

“No, no, no matter what, this isn’t right. If it were true, I’d be screwed… … .”

“Okay, good job, Jang Il-ah.”

Ugh!

“Die, you son of a bitch!”

Tang Se-hwa, whose eyes are rolled back in anger, is spraying water.

There was no place to retreat now.

To live or to die.

“Get off me, you crazy bitch!”

Jang-il unleashed his power by drawing out even the most potent energy.

Whose side is the heaven on?

Heaven seemed to be on her side until Dang Se-hwa’s arrow reached Jang Il’s neck.

but.

“Ugh… Ugh?!”

The water from the Tang Dynasty finally lost its strength and fell down.

As if the strength was lost.

To be exact, it was internal energy.

The strength was cut off because the internal energy evaporated.

The special poison of the goblin has finally taken effect.

“Okay, okay!”

Bang So-woon’s resolute voice as he clenches his fist.

Jang Il’s voice was also full of power.

“Get off me now, you piece of shit!”

That sound completely melted Tang Se-hwa’s brain like porridge.

“Hee… Hee-eung… … .”

dump!

Tang Se-hwa’s body collapsed as if the strength had left her legs.

No, it would be more correct to say that he fell over.

Eyes completely closed, as if unconscious.

That was the end of it.

Because it will no longer be she who dominates her thoughts.