Episode 1504. Who am I? (4)
The entire Daejeon was filled with silence.
It is not right for someone who has been invited to participate in an event held by someone else. However, the reason why it was not possible to scold the rudeness and point out the overstepping of authority was because the part where Hwasa’s Deputy Jang Mun stumbled did not go against morals.
“Mr. Jangmun… I understand what you are saying, but I think it would be right to say that after the ongoing matter is over.”
“Let me ask you something.”
“yes?”
“Have the elders and the others here already paid their respects to the previous Ark?”
A look of bewilderment appeared on the elders’ faces at those words. Now that I think about it, no one here remembered that fact.
“…That is…”
Before the elders could reply, Baekcheon struck.
Baekcheon’s words ended neatly. Hwasan’s disciples secretly exchanged glances among themselves. And I whispered inaudibly.
‘Hey… it’s really Cheongsanyusu.’
‘Normally, if Sasuk lays the groundwork for him, he goes crazy. The problem is that I only come to my senses when the plate is broken.’
‘also. ‘You have to distinguish between Dongryong and Baekcheon.’
It has become a situation where none of the elders of openness can open their mouths.
This means that Baekcheon’s words worked.
As the only foreigner here, he wants to show respect to his ancestors on behalf of Gangho, so how can he prevent that?
Moreover, strictly speaking, this was not something that Baekcheon should have come forward to claim. Rather, it is normal for open people to somehow lead them to pay respect to their predecessors.
It would greatly enhance the status of openness for someone of Hwasan’s rank to pay respects to his predecessors who passed away. Isn’t that why they go out of their way to invite celebrities from outside every time there is a lengthy resignation?
The eyes of the elders, who had been wandering here and there, eventually all turned to Ilhosingae. Because only Ilhosingae can respond to Baekcheon’s request here and now.
Ilhosingae shed a bitter smile in the middle of their gaze. This is because I noticed that there was doubt in the elders’ eyes.
‘This is why we shouldn’t accept foreigners.’
When an outsider attends, there are bound to be variables that he cannot control. It’s especially troublesome if your opponent is a volcano-like nuisance.
The good news is that the initiative has not been surrendered yet. After catching his breath, Ilhosingae said while looking straight at Baekcheon.
“On behalf of the Open Government, I would like to thank Director Jang Moon for his deep consideration.”
“It was nothing.”
Baekcheon bowed his head slightly, trembling in humility. Before the expression of vomiting could pass over Cheongmyeong’s face, Yoonjong quickly grabbed Cheongmyeong’s head tightly and pushed it down.
Fortunately or unfortunately, Ilhosingae, who did not see what happened, continued.
“But unfortunately, it is difficult to grant Deputy Jang Moon’s request. This is because the body of the ancestral ark is no longer here.”
“What do you mean by that?”
When Baekcheon asked incredulously, Ilhosingae answered with a sad expression.
“Unfortunately, the previous Ark passed away somewhere other than here. That’s why we haven’t been able to bring the body to the General Assembly yet.”
“…Somewhere else?”
“exactly.”
“Then what is the sign of the Ark?”
“Chief Jang Moon must have known that Ark was suffering from a chronic illness.”
Baekcheon nodded silently. It was a story that was so widely spread throughout Gangho that there was no need to look into the facts.
“Nevertheless, the Lord of the Ark felt that he could not sit idly by and watch the spread of the Sapae-ryeon and the activities of the Demonic Cult, so he took his sick body and went to personally check on them. Then in the end, things went wrong…”
“Are you saying you were attacked by a secret attack?”
“That is not accurate. What is certain is something that needs to be investigated closely. “All I know is that the Ark is no longer of this world and the reality is that its space cannot remain empty for long.”
The corners of Baekcheon’s mouth twitched faintly.
At first glance, it sounds plausible. Anyone who did not know the circumstances might have admired the courage of the ancestor Ark, who risked his life and went to spy on the enemy.
However, Baekcheon, who knew the truth, could clearly see Ilhoshingae’s lies with an awkward look of regret written all over his face.
“Has the elder heard the news?”
“That’s right.”
“Only the elder?”
Ilhosingae paused for a moment at Baekcheon’s question.
“…What does that mean?”
“Are you saying you are the only one who confirmed the important event of the Ark’s death?”
Ilhoshingae frowned and his face hardened.
‘Did these guys… come here knowing something?’
No, that can’t be possible. Ark is not a person who can reveal himself. Moreover, there is no way for anyone other than the public to know the whereabouts of the Ark.
“I am a representative of the elders of openness. So there’s nothing strange about what I hear.”
“Then who brought you the news?”
“The one who accompanied the ark. He’s a trustworthy person. He confirmed the facts and relayed them to me.”
Ilhosingae spoke slowly and watched the elders’ reactions from the corner of his eye.
‘Oh my…’
I didn’t feel any particular agitation from those who had firmly included me. However, there was clearly a strange unrest among those who did not sympathize with him.
They too realized that the basis for this entire situation was simply Ilhosingae’s words, and their suspicions sprouted.
In particular, Chu Myeon-gae, who had openly protested, was watching the situation with his eyes shining.
‘No more.’
If the story is too long, there may be backlash even if it is an ark. It is clear that it will be a big obstacle to the control of the Ilhoshingae.
“I understand that you have a lot of questions, but now is not the time to reveal everything in detail. Don’t forget. “The evil cult and the devil religion are intertwined in this matter.”
“….”
“I believe that Director Jang Moon understands that information is sometimes something that must be handled in the utmost secrecy.”
“That is of course true. “It would be even more so if this place were open.”
“That’s exactly what I said.”
“But, Elder.”
At that moment, Baekcheon straightened his shoulders and stared straight at Ilhosingae.
“What happens if that important information is wrong?”
“…what?”
“If the information that the previous Ark has passed away is wrong, who is responsible for all this?”
“Oh my! “It’s outrageous!”
Shocked elders shouted here and there.
Even the elders are not without notice. At this point, it goes without saying that Baekcheon’s question isn’t just about solving a mystery.
“Language manager! “How can you speak so carelessly as a guest?”
“No matter how much it represents a volcano, this is against the circumstances!”
“Are you looking down on opening up now?”
However, it was not possible to directly criticize or take action, but only made noise.
The reason is simple. The name Baekcheon, Jangmundaeri of Hwasan. And it is because of the name of the volcano that supports it.
Hwasan is no longer the fallen sect of the past. It is the most notable sect in the world and a great sect that has proven its power many times throughout the world.
There is no way to forcefully suppress the person who represents Huashan, the loser of Shaanxi and the leader of Cheon Woo-maeng.
Baekcheon looked back at everyone with cold eyes and said.
“I just want to make sure everything is clear and clear. If we are not careful, our presence here could also be a disgrace.”
“I…”
“Stop!”
Ilhosingae raised his hand and silenced the elders. Then, he put on a relaxed smile as if he had painted it.
“If there is a problem with the information, of course I will take responsibility.”
“You mean Elder?”
“Of course. I started this all, so of course I should take responsibility. Is it done now?”
Baekcheon looked at Ilhosingae intently and nodded.
“yes. “That was enough.”
“Thank you for your consideration, Manager Jang Moon. “Now then, I would like to congratulate you on welcoming the new ark.”
Ilhoshingae paused for a moment, looked at all the elders one by one, and then opened his mouth again.
“And elders, don’t be too angry. “All of this is simply Bongae’s fault for failing to follow the proper procedures while trying to get things done quickly in an urgent situation.”
“Uhm….”
“If you say so.”
Ilhosingae’s face was full of composure. He muttered to himself as he looked at Baekcheon and the others behind him.
‘It looks like they noticed something, but there’s nothing you can do about it.’
From the volcano’s perspective, it would want to somehow prevent him from becoming the ark. The moment he becomes Ark, Gyeong-gae will return to being a perfect member of the Nine Files. Of course, Hwasan and Cheonwoomaeng would not be happy about this.
But now, no matter how hard we try, the decided result cannot be undone.
‘You’re the one who started all this, right?’
Ilhosingae’s gaze shifted from Baekcheon to Cheongmyeong, who stood behind him.
It may be the first time seeing his face, but anyone currently living in Gangho cannot fail to recognize Cheongmyeong of the Hwasan Sword Association. When his eyes met the expressionless Cheongmyeong, Ilhosingae let out a faint smile.
‘Tantrum doesn’t work. You won’t be able to do anything.’
Now, to conclude everything, Ilhosingae opened his mouth, and at that moment, a triumphant smile spread across Cheongmyeong’s lips as he faced him.
Ilhosingae’s heart suddenly sank.
“I got caught.”
“…what?”
The words that Cheongmyeong muttered pierced into Ilhosingae’s heart like a dagger.
Cheongmyeong smiled and gestured to someone and asked.
“This is enough, right?”
“Thank you, Geomhyup.”
Soon, the man behind Cheongmyeong slowly walked forward. It was so common that it was obscured by the presence of the volcano group.
‘Who is it?’
Ilhosingae quickly shook his head with a stern expression on his face.
It’s something I’ve never seen before. No matter how much I search through my memories, I can’t find any information about that stranger. But why would someone like that suddenly step forward in this situation? What on earth are you going to do?
The person who stepped forward looked around and took something out of his pocket.
An ordinary wooden club. A club of a form that is all too familiar to those who are on the border between Gon (棍) and Bong (棒).
With everyone’s attention, he opened his mouth.
“What are you doing?”
Then, embarrassment appeared on the elders’ faces.
“Huh?”
“Hmm?”
Because that strange man’s voice was so familiar.
Ugh.
At that moment, a jade-colored energy swirled around the club the man was holding. The club soon became stained with red. The faces of all the monks turned pale in an instant.
That martial artist….
“If you are truly pursuing openness, bow before the ark of legitimate openness.”
An abstract-like voice burst from the mouth of someone whose entire body was engulfed in jade-colored energy.
