Episode 1034. We are not there. (4)
The boat approached slowly and reached the riverside.
Yunjong, looking at Jang Il-so on the boat, felt something new.
It’s truly bizarre. No matter what conversation you are having or what situation you are in, the moment the author appears, everything changes.
In the past, it was the same when I saw the author at Hwasan, at the mouth of Daesan Mountain, or when I met him at Heukryongchae and Maehwado Island.
I thought I felt that way because I always encountered it in dramatic situations, but at this moment, I definitely understood. Jang Il-so changes the atmosphere around him just by his presence.
Jang Il-so slowly raised his hand while there was a strange silence that could become loud at any moment.
The hand hidden in the wide, colorful sleeve was revealed, and the five-colored ring dazzled Yunjong’s eyes.
“This…”
Jang Il-so covered his mouth with his hand and his eyes widened.
“Was it not the right moment for me to intervene?”
It wasn’t anything particularly strange.
But that actually created a sense of discomfort. Hearing ordinary words come out of Jang Il-so’s mouth felt as uncomfortable as a Buddhist criticizing Buddha.
Jang Il-so got off the ferry and leisurely walked towards them.
Snap.
The sound of him stepping on shallow water pierced everyone’s ears.
Jang Il-so stopped at a reasonable distance, bowed lightly to King Hyeonjong, and then opened his mouth.
“If you’re just having a private conversation… you can step aside and come back. “I am a person with that much sense.”
He smiled mockingly.
Unknowingly, Baekcheon got angry and tried to scold him, but Cheongmyeong’s calm voice was faster.
“If he had any sense, he wouldn’t have put his pale face in here alone, right?”
“Hmm?”
Cheongmyeong showed his teeth and grinned.
“or not? Are you tired of that hairy branch and anxious to separate it from the rest of your body?”
“Haha.”
Jang Il-so laughed briefly.
“Please don’t be so angry. “We’re pretty familiar with each other now, right?”
Ogum ground his teeth. However, Cheongmyeong just scolded coldly without changing his expression.
“I’m sorry, but I wish you could understand my position. “I feel bad just because I’m breathing in the same place as someone like you.”
“That sounds a little sad.”
“So, put your nonsense aside and start talking. “What do you want to say?”
Jang Il-so’s smile deepened. Everyone unconsciously bit their lips in that strange atmosphere.
The presence of the red Jang Il-so alone against the background of the dark night was remarkable. It was more intense than anything they had ever seen of him before.
“You know the situation, right?”
“Thanks to someone kindly delivering it to me.”
Jang Il-so exaggeratedly shrugged his shoulders at Cheongmyeong’s words.
“That’s quite a pain in the ass.”
Cheongmyeong was silent, but Baekcheon seemed unable to hold back his boiling anger.
“You said you were so good, but you couldn’t even handle a demonic cult, so you ended up here? “It looks like Sapaeryeon is nothing special.”
Ogeom looked back at Baekcheon with surprised eyes. The anger they felt towards Jang Il-so was probably different from each other, but they couldn’t even dare to criticize him.
However, Baekcheon seemed not to be pressured by Jang Ilso’s presence.
Or maybe he rebelled because he was pressured. Because Baekcheon is that kind of person.
“…Tsk tsk.”
Jang Il-so looked at Baek-cheon with an expression of disapproval, then turned his gaze to Cheong-myeong.
“Hwasan children have no manners. Interrupting while an adult is talking. “Shouldn’t you scold me a little?”
“It looks like you don’t know much.”
“huh?”
“In a volcano, only those who are worthy of courtesy are taught to do so.”
“….”
“It is better to be polite to passing dogs than to be polite to yourself.”
“Hmm. “That sounds like I’m not as good as a dog.”
“I understand you well.”
Jang Il-so raised the corners of his mouth and smiled. For a moment, Baekcheon unconsciously strengthened the hand holding the sword.
However, Jang Il-so just shrugged his shoulders as if it was no big deal.
“People from noble political factions also swear in a very dignified manner. “I can’t believe you think so highly of me.”
“….”
“Honestly, I’m a little touched?”
“Shake your mouth.”
The smiles on the two people’s lips become even deeper. But those two eyes were staring at each other as sharply as a sharp blade.
“Even a demonic cult can’t handle it…”
Jang Il-so repeated Baek-cheon’s words earlier, sighed exaggeratedly, and lowered his eyes.
“Well… it’s not that wrong. Because that’s true. But…”
He glared at Cheongmyeong and Baekcheon beyond with cold eyes.
“I need to know. When I fail to handle the demonic religion, we are not the only ones who burn to death. That fire… will burn the entire midfield. Crossing the Yangtze River to Henan. And Shaanxi.”
“Don’t talk nonsense and just get to the point. “What do you want?”
At Cheongmyeong’s question, the smile on Jang Ilso’s lips became ominously dark.
“You don’t need much. “A sword is enough.”
“knife?”
Jang Il-so nodded slowly.
“It’s hard to explain, though. “I guess my sword doesn’t work well on those guys.”
Cheongmyeong’s face hardened slightly.
“Then there’s nothing you can do, right? The only way to do this is to borrow a sharp knife, even if it is unfamiliar and dangerous. “I’m going to put it down the throat of that crazy person who is a bishop or something…”
Jang Il-so narrowed his eyes and stared at Cheongmyeong.
“An extremely sharp knife.”
Cheongmyeong’s face was now extremely cold.
From the beginning, he also expected Jang Il-so to come asking for salvation.
‘It’s Sapa.’
An ordinary magician would be able to do something. However, if a bishop has really appeared as Jang Il-so said, and if that bishop is the ‘real’ bishop that Cheongmyeong knows, then the Safa bastards will never be able to catch him.
Because the magic craft that goes beyond the limit tears the craftsman to pieces.
If what symbolizes the political faction is consensus and what symbolizes the evil faction is desire, then what symbolizes the devil is none other than malice.
Not malice towards Safa, but malice towards humans.
It is difficult for even Cheongmyeong to understand the principles, but in any case, the magic attack suppresses ordinary martial arts and prevents them from showing their full power.
In the past, they learned that fact through numerous fierce battles.
But…
‘I’ve never dealt with him directly, but I only figured it out through inference…’
I don’t want to admit it, but Jang Il-so is a really creepy guy.
However, what is scarier may not be the brain that grasps everything, but the determination to cross this river without any doubt about one’s thoughts.
“It’s a sharp sword…”
Cheongmyeong, who was lost in thought, revealed his teeth.
“I don’t know if the stupid Safa bastard will understand, but a master swordsman also requires qualifications from those who wield them.”
“Hmm?”
“You are not worthy of holding a famous sword.”
“well. “What do you think?”
Jang Il-so giggled. Then, for a moment, I stopped laughing.
“Let’s stop with the similar analogy here, Hwasan Swordsman Association.”
“….”
“I need you to cut off that crazy guy’s head. The more time it takes, the worse the situation becomes. “The sooner you make a decision, the better.”
“Do you think I’d join hands with a guy like you?”
“No. no. That’s not it, Hwasan Sword Association.”
Jang Il-so shook his head.
“This is not about holding hands. “You deal with the bishop as you do, and I deal with the bishop as I do.”
“….”
“You didn’t forget, right? “You owe me your life once?”
Cheongmyeong ground his teeth softly. Jang Il-so’s shoulders shook as if he was holding back laughter.
“why? Are you going to treat the debt you owe to the insignificant Sapa as if it never happened?”
Cheongmyeong glared at Jang Il-so with cold eyes.
“If you say so?”
“huh?”
When Jang Il-so tilted his head, Cheongmyeong spoke calmly.
“What are you going to do if I tell you that I don’t have any debt to pay back to you? Are you going to get down on your knees and pray?”
“knee? Hahahahahahahaha!”
Jang Il-so suddenly burst into laughter.
His powerful laugh made the Yangtze River rumble. Ogum stumbled greatly as if he had been hit by the momentary force.
“knee? Knees? Is this Jangilso? Hahahahahahaha!”
Jang Il-so laughed as if he could shed tears. The colorful ornaments were shaking and making noise. It was a strangely eerie sight.
Jang Il-so, who had been laughing for a long time as if it were absurd, looked at Cheongmyeong carefully. The eyes were deaf. His slightly red eyes shined even more magically against his bloodless white skin.
“okay. “Are you telling me to get down on my knees and beg Jang Il-so?”
“….”
“Of course.”
Cheongmyeong’s face hardened. However, Jang Il-so smiled even more leisurely and deeply.
“If you want, I’ll give it to you.”
Jerk.
Jang Il-so took a step toward Cheongmyeong.
“Get on your knees.”
Another shot.
“Bow your head and throw it to the ground.”
The distance between Cheongmyeong and Jang Il-so became so close that they could almost be touched.
“If you need more…”
Jang Il-so, who was coming close to Cheongmyeong, whispered in a voice filled with strange heat.
“At least lick those shoes and pray. please help me please. please. please.”
Baekcheon, who was watching the whole scene as if fascinated, took a step back without realizing it.
I felt like the hairs on my whole body were standing on end.
I understand in my head that all of those actions are Jang Il-so’s characteristic exaggeration. But understanding it does not mean you can accept it. Just hearing that voice gave me an eerie feeling, as if a cold snake was running through my body.
‘What the hell is that guy…’
Jeopuk.
Jang Il-so took the last step and looked down at Cheongmyeong’s face.
“If you want, I’ll do it for you. Is that enough?”
That moment.
Cheongmyeong reached out and grabbed Jang Il-so by the collar and pulled him down. Jang Il-so’s body bent down and Cheongmyeong and Jang Il-so’s eyes were at eye level.
Cheongmyeong, who was glaring into the eyes of Jang Il-so, who was pulled closely, growled.
“Listen carefully. “You damn bastard.”
“….”
“It’s okay to have debt. Because I was going to go on my own even if you didn’t ask me to. So, keep one thing in mind. Neither I nor the volcano moves because of things like you.”
thud!
Cheongmyeong pushed Jang Ilso’s chest. Jang Il-so stumbled back a couple of steps and laughed.
“Of course you will.”
“Just get ready. “You’re going to have to go through some trouble to handle us.”
“Of course…”
Jang Il-so, who was about to nod his head with a sneer, paused for a moment. And then he looked at Cheongmyeong with questioning eyes.
“we?”
“Yes, we are.”
“….”
“You said it was necessary, right? “The sword that cut off the bishop’s head.”
“…It did.”
“These people…”
Cheongmyeong pointed to the people standing behind me with his chin.
“It’s the knife.”
That voice clearly penetrated Baekcheon’s ears. He clenched his fists without realizing it.
“…It doesn’t look particularly sharp.”
“You can look forward to it.”
Cheongmyeong smiled, showing his teeth.
“Because I forged it myself. “It’s sharp enough to cut off the bishop’s head, and one day, yours as well.”
“…I’m really looking forward to that.”
Jang Ilso looked at Ohgeom with new eyes. He smiled strangely, the meaning of which was hard to guess, and after a while, he slowly turned around as if his business was over.
“Departure is when dawn breaks.”
“….”
“Then… let’s meet again, you bastards of the political faction.”
Jang Il-so walked away from them as slowly as he had come.
