episode_0303

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When I went outside, it was snowing heavily.

Not long after, he was discovered by the Red Army members of the watchtower and was immediately taken to the barracks where Kangchumoru was located.

After sharing the story with Kangchumoru, we were surprised to learn the current information.

I thought we stayed for more than two years at most, but the period of time we were in Jinbeop was six months. Even though the formation was intentionally designed to make it impossible to tell the passage of time, there is no way that the perceived time would be this different, so the hypothesis that time passes differently inside the formation is probably correct.

“Ugh”

A sigh of relief that I had not been away from the martial arts world for too long and a sigh of worry that I would need to develop my strategy skills to handle homework in the future came out at the same time.

How many years would it take to develop that kind of strategy and even improve the lottery system? First of all, it’s clear that I need to master my fighting skills, so it feels like I’m mortgaging my future and buying the present.

“How has the current situation changed while we were in camp?”

Jeongcheol must have been planning something because he couldn’t have just been idle for six months. As a result, there must have been quite a bit of change in Moorim.

Kangchumoru massaged the back of his neck with an expression of pain.

“Keuung, a lot has happened in the past 6 months.”

Kangchumoru first started by talking about the five readings. Because of the forcible occupation of Jungyeongsan Mountain, which was owned by Oh Dok-mun, the pressure was not carried out as well as originally planned.

Because the justification was pushed aside, the Red Army members who were supposed to be deployed for the investigation had to protect Jungyeongsan Mountain.

From Kangchumoru’s point of view, it was understandable because the safety of his princess, Hyeok Kirin, took priority over his plans.

“Since the instructor entered the formation, my weaknesses have been firmly identified.”

After that, a strange rumor circulated around the world.

It was a rumor that the Sichuan sects were colluding with the imperial family to put pressure on the Sadyoryun.

It is said that the imperial army came out and withdrew the Sokryeong faction from the Sadōryun, stirred up the territory of the Amryongmun, and inflicted a blow on the Wudokmun.

Although the Emperor’s intentions were doubtful, it was still just a temporary suspicion.

The problem was the actions of the Red Army, who occupied the territory of Odokmun and even set up a camp.

It was possible for the imperial army to crack down on drugs, but instead of cracking down on drugs as a justification, it was taking over and guarding a place in the territory of Odokmun and guarding it, which was very suspicious.

People in the world were curious as to why the Red Army was acting so strangely and maintaining a strict guard over Jungyeongsan Mountain.

Accordingly, a rumor began to circulate.

It was a rumor that there was a warehouse of drugs secretly created by Oh Dok-mun in Jungyeongsan Mountain, which was occupied by the Imperial Army, and that the Imperial Army was using the drugs as hostages to demand withdrawal from the Apostolic Alliance.

The Red Army, unable to clearly reveal that the princess was in the camp, had no choice but to come up with an appropriate excuse.

The theory of Sichuan martial arts-imperial collusion in the eyes of the world was bound to gain strength.

This was possible because there was widespread awareness that the Sichuan martial arts community and the government were close.

As the suppression of bandits carried out in Sichuan Province spread widely, many people around the world also became aware of the process of government-government cooperation that took place in the process. Danga responded to Sima Yan’s request. And even Sama Yeom’s actions officially guaranteed the reputation of the warriors.

To the warriors of other regions, who maintained a secretly uncomfortable relationship with the government as if they were cows and chickens, Sacheon and the government of Sacheon must have seemed to have a very close relationship.

While such controversy was spreading, the Apostolic Association announced surprising news.

Addiction!

Jeong Cheol, the head of the Apostolic Alliance, has been poisoned and is in critical condition!

Upon hearing this news, the entire martial arts community became upset as if a beehive had been stung. The Apostolic Association only announced that Jeongcheol was poisoned, but everyone in the world must have thought of a certain family as the source of the evil poison.

Party!

There is no need to even explain the party’s grudge against Jeong Cheol. Because my hometown was destroyed by Jeong-cheol’s hand, I lost all the poison I had collected.

“It’s a rumor.”

Gangchumoru shook his head at Dang Do-yeon’s cold voice.

“Yes, I think so too. However…there were some who did not think so.”

Kangchumoru may have said that in an indirect way out of concern for Dang Do-yeon and Dang So-yeol, but the rumor that someone in the Dang family poisoned Jeong Cheol was probably the prevailing opinion.

It was persuasive enough.

Isn’t that the party song that says a grudge will be returned tenfold?

Considering the resentment between the party and Jeongcheol, it would not have been strange even if the party or one of its members had poisoned the blood.

Regardless of the truth, the Apostolic Association announced that Jeong Cheol was poisoned and was at a crossroads between life and death, and at the same time, the Apostolic Association declared its disbandment.

The Sokryeong faction withdrew, the Odogmun suffered a blow, and the Amryongmun was put on the back burner due to internal problems. In such a situation, it is said that even the leader fell, so in a way, disbandment was a natural step.

The real problem started after that.

[The Sacheonjeong faction, who looked at me and gave me the stigma of immorality for harming my teacher and stealing his martial arts skills!]

[I trained myself for a long time and gathered comrades to punish them, but I couldn’t do it! Those politicians who ostensibly call themselves political factions have shown their blindness, broken the inviolability of government affairs, and mobilized the power of government to block my great cause. It was not enough, but I was lost in death due to poisoning!]

[I was once again addicted to magic without being able to achieve anything, let alone revenge, so only heaven knows whether I will be able to make a comeback!]

[So, I ask for help from the heroes of the world!]

[Please punish those hypocrites who violate the long-standing martial law of non-aggression on government affairs instead of me!]

I let out a long sigh after hearing Kangchumoru’s words.

In the end, as expected, Jeongcheol made a move while he was concentrating on training.

They took advantage of the fact that my companions and I attacked the Apostolic Alliance.

The repercussions this cause will create must be enormous.

So far, the cause raised by Apostolic Training and Jeongcheol was ultimately personal revenge.

Although there were various modifiers in front of it, revenge for Jeong Cheol was the justification put forward by the Sadōryun and it was also the reason why the forces invading Sacheon were limited to Sapa miscellaneous.

Unless you belong to an organization called the Apostolic Alliance, there are limits to using the justification of revenge for Jeong Cheol.

However, now that Jeong Cheol has disappeared, the proclamation issued by the Apostolic Alliance declaring its disbandment was a justification that any faction could use.

Who can stop them if they rise up to punish the Sichuan faction, which is breaking long-standing unwritten rules and disrupting the martial law for its own gain?

Even if all of Jeong Cheol’s claims are later revealed to be false, the sectarians who used that justification can claim that they too were deceived and are victims.

“There must be a lot of chaos in Sacheon.”

Just as the existence of One Piece opened the curtain on the era of great pirates, Jeongcheol’s disappearance and envoy opened the era of the great Sacheon invasion among the Four Schools.

“It is said that the conflict between the Safa faction and the political faction is intensifying.”

The situation was reversed.

Before entering the camp, I attacked the Sadyoryeon from behind the scenes, but now it seems like Jeongcheol is hiding his identity and attacking Sacheon.

“Um…”

Jeong Cheol’s intentions were clear.

Buy time.

There is a limit to the extent to which the Sacheon factions that will flock in due to the proclamation can inflict damage on Sacheon. Even Jeong Cheol, the master of the cause, has gone into hiding. If Sacheon had fallen that much, he would have fallen long ago.

What does Jeongcheol want to do with the time he earns?

“Senior, what should we do?”

As I was pondering Jeongcheol’s intentions, I was awakened from my thoughts by Heukmyo’s words. And…after taking a quick look at his companions, he opened his mouth.

“Let’s go back to Sacheon.”

I was arrogant.

When a typhoon is blowing, what should you do if you have something you want to protect?

It would be best to build a strong barrier and prepare a safe shelter.

But I thought I should get rid of the typhoon.

One person stepped in and tried to create a crazy scene where disaster was destroyed, and I mistakenly thought I had the ability to pull off such a scene.

So, I came up with a vain plan to deal with Jeongcheol alone, using the justification that I would not create a chain of silver between Sichuan and Yunnan.

I sincerely wanted to protect Sacheon, and I thought that I would like the rogues to live well as well, but my actions were not at all sincere.

I thought I was going to protect Sacheon and the Sacheon people, but I didn’t build a wall or a shelter for them to protect themselves, so what on earth was I doing?

“Let’s go back and block the Safaers first.”

It was clear that Jeongcheol wanted me to return to Sacheon. Maybe he had set up a trap somewhere in Sichuan, or maybe he just wanted to waste my time.

Still, I return to Sacheon.

Because I couldn’t neglect the things that had to be protected at any cost.

“Are you going to leave right away?”

“Yes. Let’s leave right away.”

The announcement of returning to Sacheon brought smiles to everyone’s faces. The sincere smiles of my companions made me realize something again.

They were following me because they wanted to protect Sacheon. I was running wild as I wanted while receiving the favor of those people.

I felt shame deep inside my heart. I immediately shook my head and brushed it off.

From now on, all I had to do was pay it back with interest.

“Hey!”

I thought as I felt the vibration of the raincoat starting. The debt I owe not only to my companions but also to my future self.

After getting rid of the arrogant guy, I became a complete debtor.

Even though I was in debt, I somehow found myself smiling. Somehow, I felt like I was finally finding the right path.

As I was shaking my head with those thoughts in my mind, Dang Do-yeon’s voice reached my ears.

“Now that I think about it, there’s no need to hide anymore, right?”

…iced coffee.

Apparently, my senses were not trustworthy.

Shut up! Shut up! Shut up! Shut up!

“Then you can run as much as you want!”

“…Dang Do-yeon Sojeo? Just in case…”

The black cat protested with resignation, but all that came back was Dang Do-yeon’s excited laughter.

“Hahahahaha! Don’t worry! Even the raincoat is perfect! This Dandoyeon is in excellent condition! Ha ha ha ha ha! We will take you to Sacheon quickly!”

It’s already too late.

I silently grabbed the handle as I watched the rapidly moving scenery outside the window. My companions who saw me also grabbed the handle with white faces.

Is this also a process of clearing up karma?

It may not seem like it, but I decided to just think of it that way.

Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo!!

I thought, feeling with my whole body the momentum of the Bicheon carriage going up the hill furiously.

Hopefully, pioneering the realm of transcendence will be helpful.

Ugh!

“Aaaah!!!”