episode_0325

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On the day of the final round.

Numbers 501 and 7 smoothly defeated their opponents and faced each other in the quarterfinals.

“This is how we ended up meeting.”

“I have no intention of losing easily.”

The match ended rather dully.

Number 501 was talented, and number 7 was also talented. Neither of them used particularly great martial arts, so the only thing that remained was the difference in weight class.

If number 501 had looked down on number 7 or did not know much about it, number 7 would have had a chance, but number 501 did not let down its guard against number 7, and number 7 was put on the defensive and lost.

“…This is what happens in the end.”

“It was a good match.”

hmm.

If number 501 or number 7 become a first-class expert or a peak expert, who will be stronger?

These thoughts passed through my mind, but it was something I would only find out in the future.

After the quarterfinals, a ranking match was held between 5th and 8th place, and in the end, number 7 ended up in 5th place.

Number 7, who was looking at the number 123 steel black lip engraved in gold, silver and bronze with wistful eyes, eventually held the black lip with number 5 written in his hand.

Soon, the semifinals began.

Finally, a clash between those who could be called the candidates for the championship ensued.

While those who stood out in Group A were numbers 501 and 7, in Group B they were numbers 503 and 789.

Number 503, who can be said to be a later exponent of the Orthodox Church who has properly absorbed the teachings of the Rosary, and Number 789, who has an overwhelming physical condition that is one head taller than others.

Number 789 rushed towards Number 503 with both fists clenched.

Number 789, who had been suppressing his opponent with an overwhelming weight class, finally met the owner. Number 503 effectively subdued number 789 by appropriately utilizing sword techniques. Number 503 advanced to the finals, and number 789 went down to the 3rd and 4th place match.

Before the finals, the 3rd and 4th place match was held first.

Number 789 defeated number 683 and came in third place, as if to get revenge for being defeated by number 503.

And the long-awaited final.

Numbers 501 and 503 met.

“Umm…”

The head of the rosary, who always seemed heavy, kept shaking his hips as if he was nervous at this moment.

It wasn’t just Mukgangtan who was nervous.

Tens of thousands of spectators also held their breath.

It was launch number 501 that broke the silence.

Number 503 easily blocked the attack of number 501.

Mentally, I was rooting for number 501, but honestly, the gap was too big. It was true that number 501 was talented, but how could number 503 not have any talent?

Number 503 practiced martial arts through long hours of hard work and sweat at the Rosary Gate.

That gap is not something that can be easily bridged, no matter how many times it is 501.

The herbivores trained by No. 503 immediately received the offensive from No. 501 and quickly prepared to counterattack.

The 503rd sword attack that turned to the offensive was truly fierce.

The sight of deftly breaking the opponent’s balance and making their hands and feet dizzy. It was excellent to see them not simply attacking only the vital points, but also slowly attacking the outskirts, where defenses were inevitably neglected, by dividing the attack with the sword.

Sword No. 503, which builds up steps toward victory step by step without relying on a single fluke or a blow that risks everything, was literally full of the scent of political faction.

The situation is that number 503 is overwhelmingly pushing number 501.

However, the match did not end easily.

Because even under the onslaught of number 503, number 501 did not collapse.

Number 503, which sequentially targets weaknesses. Number 501 identified Number 503’s sword. And focused on protecting critical vital points.

The sword number 503 did not last until the final blow.

Number 501, which persists tenaciously.

Little by little, changes began to appear in sword number 501.

“Um.”

“Umm.”

Number 501 was growing. As I experienced the various geomcho produced by No. 503, I could see that he was gradually making it his own.

It didn’t mean that they were copying herbivorous food.

What kind of thing exists in the world called martial arts?

Number 501, who had never experienced the world of martial arts, was rapidly expanding its horizons as it faced number 503, who showed various tricks.

The sword can be wielded like this.

There is a way to distract from the center.

This is what happens when a sword flying in this way collides in that way.

The changes in the 501st sword attack, which realizes and understands nothingness in real time, gradually began to become more abundant.

In fact, number 501 was growing and becoming stronger during the fight.

Number 503 realized that fact and moved even faster. The sword of number 503, which had been leisurely pushing number 501, was pushing number 501 even more vigorously.

Nevertheless, No. 501 did not collapse as if it was about to collapse.

“It’s really amazing, it’s amazing.”

“Mmm. If it had been a real fight, it would have already been decided…”

I unconsciously agreed with what a certain civil servant said.

Although it was not a fatal hit, number 503 successfully attacked number 501 several times.

If it had been a real sword with a sharp blade that cut with just a brush, instead of a false sword, 501 times would have already been lost due to blood loss.

However, this was not a real fight, but a professional dance with rules.

Practice is practice and fighting is fighting.

Although it was number 501 that gradually regained stability through the rules of bimu and seemed to be aiming for a reversal.

Number 503 also realized the rules of fighting and changed his stance.

Wow!!

If it had been a real fight, he made big moves that would easily have been eaten away and attacked No. 501 without hesitation.

Chaaeaeaeang!!!

iced coffee!!

The audience let out an exclamation.

This was because sword number 501 flew through the air.

Although it was said to have held up well, number 501, which had accumulated various shocks, was ultimately unable to withstand the wave attacks of number 503 and lost the sword.

“That’s right!”

Mukgangtan jumped up and screamed. For a moment, Mukgangtan looked at me and looked like he was going to miss it.

“Keu, keuhm. It’s not that, it’s not that…”

“Hehe. It’s nice to see Lord Moon caring for Mundo.”

“Congratulations. There was a great talent in the Rosary.”

“Congratulations.”

“, thank you. Everyone.”

Mukgangtan receives congratulatory greetings from long writers with a red face.

Wow!!!

Separately, loud cheers erupted from the audience.

This was because I saw numbers 501 and 503, who had admitted defeat, exchanging fists with each other.

From 1 to 100.

It was the moment when the owner of all black lips was decided.

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Wow!!!

Later indices wearing black lips numbered from 1 to 100 appeared.

“You can select the faction you want starting from the review index number 100. Well…it looks like you’ve already decided on the epigraph.”

Ha ha ha ha ha!!

Number 100, who was already wearing the uniform of the Seomun clan, took off his black lip.

“This is Jang Man-seo, the eldest son of a butcher in Junggyeong-ro. I have been familiar with weapons since I was young, using a balgoldo. I had a strong desire to learn martial arts, but I was so busy with my job that I put it off for some time, but I took on the challenge of the Late Jisoo Selection Competition and achieved this result. As you already know, the sect I will choose is the Seo sect. This is because Seomun Seomun has been helping our store, which has been struggling to make ends meet, in various ways for a long time.”

Oh~

From participants with a story to participants without a story.

“This is Gochaseo, a disciple of Sangilmun. I was originally a disciple of Sangilmun and I am happy to be able to prove my own training along with the reputation of the sect.”

Those who are satisfied that they have raised the honor of themselves and their clan.

Wow!!

Although there were a small number of people, there were those who only wanted to take on the challenge and wanted to make a living, while others had not yet decided on a religious affiliation, and there were a variety of people among the 100 later exponents.

Lastly, number 501, who became a Sacheon ronin and did not take off his black lip, was passed by number 503, who took off his black lip.

“This is Boxer of the Rosary. I am truly fortunate to be able to enhance the reputation of the Rosary. I was able to learn a lot through the Sacheon Nangin Cup Review Index Selection Contest.”

Wow!!!

It’s really over now.

“Dongdo Island, Sichuan Province!”

Tens of thousands of people fell silent at my fearlessness.

“The Sacheon Nangin Cup Review Index Selection Contest was successfully concluded. But 100 late exponents. And other than that, there are many talented people who unfortunately fell through the cracks. They will continue to remain by your side and work toward their individual goals.”

“The late indices are sprouts. There will be many things needed until these sprouts grow into giant trees that will one day support Sichuan Province. Your own efforts. Support from the clan. And…your interest.”

“Although the Sichuan Nangin Cup Late Score Selection Contest will end here today, I hope the 100 late scorers and challengers will keep the memories of this moment in their hearts. And all of you from Sichuan Province, please remember the 100 reviewers and challengers selected today.”

I said, putting both hands together and making a fist.

“This is to inform you that the Sacheon Nangin Cup Late Index Selection Contest has ended.”

Waaa!!

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By the time I finished all the follow-up actions for the competition, it was already late in the evening.

When I returned to the restaurant with Yu Yu-yeon, the drinking party had already started.

“Why did you come now!”

“Now that we are all together, reveal your identity!”

Only then did numbers 501 and 7 nod their heads and take off their black lips number 2 and number 5.

“Oh…!”

“The characters are quite…!”

It would not be an exaggeration to say that numbers 501 and 7 were truly handsome men and women.

“No, number 7 was a woman?”

“Didn’t you know? Eh. Tsk tsk. With this kind of perspective, how did you survive while doing such a foolish thing?”

It was also worth seeing the surprise of the Ronin who had not thought that number 7 was a woman.

Number 7 calmly introduced himself while looking at the chattering ronin.

“His name is Seo Yi-ryeong, who ran a business with his family in Okgye, Yunnan, but got embroiled in corruption and moved to Sichuan Province.”

Hyuk Kirin, who was excited that number 7 had achieved a respectable score of 5th place, choked on alcohol and gulped. I also looked at Seo Yi-ryeong with evil eyes.

“What if it is a sideways amount?”

“Yes. This is the situation where the imperial army was dispatched. In order to attack Sokryeong faction, masters disguised as miscellaneous boats trashed the streets.”

“He, he, he. that. I see..!”

ah.

Hyukgirin is broken.

Seo Yi-ryeong looked at Hyuk Gi-rin, who suddenly broke down, with puzzled eyes and opened her mouth again.

“The Imperial Army’s special forces called Jeokguidae captured them, collected compensation from the clan behind them, and paid appropriate compensation to the merchants who suffered damage. Thanks to that money, my family was able to build a new home in Sichuan Province.”

“Huh.”

“Like that.”

“From then on, I wanted to become a warrior. That’s because I realized then how sad it is to not have the power to protect yourself. Thanks to that, I became a Sichuan ronin.”

“Um.”

“Welcome!”

Seo Yi-ryeong looked at me and smiled once.

The now-defunct Sadyoryan. I am confronting Jeong Cheol, the leader of the Apostolic Alliance.

Did Seo Yi-ryeong decide that if he became a Sacheon ronin, he could help me deal with the Sado-ryan sect?

Is there a need to worry about yourself? Just ask.

“Do you want to take revenge on the Apostles and Jeongcheol?”

“Revenge…I don’t know. Although they suffered various hardships due to being caught up in their quarrels… in the end, the entire family was safe and settled well in Sichuan Province. I can’t say I don’t have any grudges, but I have no intention of giving my all for revenge.”

Could it be that he left nothing but sediment in his heart?

“Still, it is true that I have been harassed by Sapa bastards my whole life. I really want to cut down Sapa with joy.”

“Hahaha! You have great spirit!”

Well, that was enough. Hyuk Kirin held Number 7’s hand, or rather Seo Yi-ryeong’s, tightly with tears in his eyes.

“Little brother! You worked hard!”

“Yes? Yes…”

“It was difficult, right? Have a drink and shake it all off!”

“No, sleep…ugh!”

…The conflict between the calligraphy school and the great dark school, which can be said to be the source of the commotion that occurred in the prison world. Hyeok Gi-rin, who helped direct it, seems to have felt guilty after hearing Seo Yi-ryeong’s words.

Even though it turned out well, I can’t help but feel sorry.

I also felt sorry that my family had suffered because of the operation I carried out… but I was even more surprised.

The reason I was surprised to hear Seo Yi-ryeong’s introduction was not because she was from Okgye.

It was simply because of the three letters of the name ‘Seo Yi-ryeong’.

After the examination, Seo Yi-ryeong!

…In the future, Seo Yi-ryeong will be called Sword Queen and become the strongest female swordsman in the world.

But number 7 was Seo Yi-ryeong?

I thought his talent was extraordinary, but it was still something far beyond my imagination.

It was a time when I was still unable to get over the shock.

Number 501 introduced himself.

“My name is Cho Yong-sang, and I was born and raised in Sichuan Province. Number 7, no, there is no special story like Seo Yi-ryeong, but… I personally became a Sacheon Ronin because I admired one of them.”

I opened my mouth again at the introduction of number 501.

The identity of number 501 was the future Murim lord.