< Episode 35: The Demon Sword (1) >
“If you agree to join me I will give you the Akjeukgeom one of the rare magic swords.”
-Roaring!
At Amjongju’s words the intestines were agitated.
“A wicked sword?”
“that’s right. “It was said that the magic sword was the evil sword.”
“Was that in the head of Amjong?”
“oh my god….”
It wasn’t just the warriors wearing the red belts of Sihyeolgok who were so surprised.
The executives who had their backs turned also looked at Amjongju with surprised eyes.
Even Son Yun the King of Myeongdo who was confident no matter what the leader of the clan suggested his eyes were shaking at the word ‘evil sword’.
Mok Gyeong-un looked around with his eyes and wondered.
He only mentioned one sword so why are they reacting like this?
-Ha… It’s an evil sword.
At that time Mok Gyeong-un heard Cheongryeong’s voice in his ears.
She too must have been quite surprised and her voice was excited.
Mok Gyeong-un who was curious about her reaction concentrated on the chest where the wooden doll was and tried to hear it just in case.
-Do you know what an evil sword is?
-uh?
It was a message I was skeptical about.
But she answered in a surprised voice.
-What on earth did you do?
-iced coffee. It’s an electric sound. I wonder if you heard it?
I thought it wouldn’t work because it was sealed in a wooden doll but it seemed to be possible because it was also a method of transmitting sound.
-When did all this happen?
-I told this to the person over there named Choeumgokju.
-I guess you learned it from that middle-aged woman who practices umgong.
-yes.
-I think I’ve heard of it. I heard that among the Shaolin monks there are some who know how to use this technique.
-Anyway why are you and everyone else so surprised?
Cheongnyeong clicked her tongue in response to Mok Gyeong-un’s question.
However in the case of Mok Gyeong-un she barely knew about a place called Wu-rim so it was right for her to explain it to him.
-Among the blacksmiths who make weapons there are those who are so-called master craftsmen. As the weapons they made grew in reputation they were called famous swords or timeless weapons.
-I think I’ve heard of it. Something like Uicheongeom or Ganjang Makya right?
-okay. That’s it.
-yes?
-Soy sauce and makya.
-Soy sauce and makya?
-okay. They are called famous swords but they are also called magic swords.
-I don’t know about that.
Mok Gyeong-un learned writing and scholarship from his grandfather.
In his studies he had heard many ancient stories and only knew that Ganjang (干將) and Makya (莫耶) heated the kiln with Makya’s hair and nails at the request of King Hapryeo.
-Do you know who Ganjang and Makya’s teachers are?
-Master? Maybe…
-okay. The Akjeukgeom was created by their teacher Great Master Gu Yaja.
At those words Mok Gyeong-un’s eyes sparkled.
That’s right Gu Yaja is called the best craftsman of his time and even to this day.
The famous master Gu Yaja (歐冶子).
The swords that are still considered the best swords were made during the Spring and Autumn Period and half of them were made by Gu Yazi a great general of the Yue Dynasty.
All of the rare and famous swords such as Geogwal (巨闕) Damro (湛盧) Sungu (純鉤) Seungsa (勝邪) Eojang (魚腸) Yongyeon (龍淵) Tae (泰阿) and Gonggong (工布) were created in his hands. did it
These were famous swords that had so many famous anecdotes and historical stories that you could understand them even if you studied them a little.
-That’s interesting. Nine palm trees… But I think this is my first time hearing about Akjeukgeom.
-It’s worth it. Those are the swords that Gu Yaja wanted to hide.
-You want to hide it?
-That’s literally it. There was a strange legend passed down among craftsmen a long time ago.
-What is this strange legend?
-There is a legend that if you sacrifice a living human and make a sword with its flesh and blood the best sword will be created.
Making a sword out of a living human being?
It was a story that would have made ordinary people goosebumps or even indignant.
But at those words the corner of Mo Kyung-un’s mouth twitched upward.
-That’s cool.
-what?
-no. So are you saying that the evil sword was made by sacrificing a living human being?
-I don’t know exactly that. In an old historical record there is a record that Gu Yaja succeeded in melting the black metal of Guanya which is said to be impossible to melt and created several unknown magic swords.
Mok Kyung-un was puzzled by her words and asked.
-They call it a magic sword not a famous sword.
-There’s a reason it’s called that. that….
As she was about to answer Son Yun the King of Myeongdo came forward and spoke.
“A bad sword? “How can you Lord Amsong have that?”
To his question the leader of Amjong answered by covering his mouth.
“Oh ho ho. Somehow I was lucky enough to get it into the hands of a small person some time ago. “I personally have a hobby of collecting prestigious weapons.”
“collection?”
“yes. “Wouldn’t you like to gift the Myeongdo royal palace that I own to Woo Ho and Daeju the great disciples of the King of Myeongdo?”
At those words Son Yun the King of Myeongdo recalled six years ago.
As a gift for Great Disciple Woo Tiger to the position of Great Lord Lord Amjong presented Myeongdo Tiger Palace (虎獗).
The Myeongdo Hogwal is a Myeongdo sword made by Muhatae known as the most outstanding craftsman of the time. It was sharp enough to cut even a huge stone with one stroke.
It was a way that suited Woohorang very well.
“…I’m still thankful for that. However what I am talking about now is a fairy sword. “Isn’t it literally a cursed sword?”
‘curse?’
What does this mean?
I was puzzled but the head of the cancer shrugged his shoulders and said it was okay.
“It’s just a sword that has never found its owner. It is an infinitely famous sword for its chosen owner. Isn’t there a clear example of that? “It’s a great achievement by the vice-leader of the Justice Alliance Sowi-hyeon.”
Those words caused a stir in the room again.
Vice leader of the Justice League Gwawi-hyeon.
He was one of the Eight Stars among the Six Thousand Eight Stars and one of the top five swordsmen in the current martial arts world.
However the reason they were surprised was not because of a world-class expert named Lee Soo-wi-hyeon.
Son Yun frowned and said.
“Are you saying this because you don’t know that all of the previous owners of that magnificent property died of illness after less than half a year?”
It was like that.
Another magical sword the Hojak Sword is said to have been created by the great master Gu Yaja.
As a result many swordsmen had bloody fights and the owner changed hands several times.
However all the owners of this sword died within half a year.
“It’s too dangerous….”
“Hasn’t Hana Wei-hyeon been fine for fifteen years?”
Everyone died.
However the only exception is Man Ji-Geom (滿志逆劍) Su-hyeon the vice-leader of the Justice League who is one of the Eight Saints.
“He is a peerless expert who has overcome barriers. “It’s different from previous owners.”
With those words Son Yun looked at Mo Kyung-un.
No matter how talented he was he still considered it to be an unfinished gem.
It was dangerous to give a gem to such a gem.
“The sword is not called the sword for nothing. If you want to trick this child you should replace it with another collection…”
“Good.”
“what?”
At that moment Son Yun frowned at Mok Gyeong-un’s words.
What did this guy say just now?
Did he not hear correctly why he said that the magic sword was dangerous just now?
While I was doing this Mok Gyeong-un said.
“It means that if you go to the Lord he will give you that evil sword.”
“you?”
Could it be that this guy is coveting the sword because it was made by the great general Gu Ya-ja?
At this Myeongdo King Son Yun tried to dissuade him with a somewhat heavy expression.
“Arthur. “It’s not a sword you want yet.”
“It’s not a sword worth coveting?”
Son Yun clicked his tongue and said in response to this question.
“It’s not because I’m ignoring you. As I said just now a magic sword is literally a magic sword. “It seems like the words of a young and energetic king are being passed around lightly but it is not a sword that should be approached with pointless greed or curiosity.”
This was Son Yun’s sincere warning.
Due to the entrustment Guyaja’s magical sword was in the spotlight but just fifteen years ago four owners lost their lives due to it.
Son Yun considered the Akjeukgeom to be no different when looking at it as an example of the Hojakgeom.
-What do you think?
Mok Gyeong-un sent a message to Cheongryeong.
Then she answered.
-It is not an unreasonable statement.
-What does that mean?
-Even before my death there was a bloody storm in the martial arts world due to the swords of the Great Master Gu Yaja.
-I guess it’s just one sack?
-okay. I don’t know how many there are in total but there are a few known ones. It’s a scary thing….
Even though he died the memories are still vivid.
Three swords discovered in a royal tomb that was destroyed by a local official and a great merchant.
Those three swords brought bloodshed to the martial arts world at the time.
As she thought about this she quickly said.
-To be honest if it were before I died I would have told you never to be greedy for that magic sword.
-What about now?
-If the sword has a vengeful spirit this too could be of strength to you.
This was Cheongryeong’s honest opinion.
In addition to himself who was already a young spirit the one who was weakened by being sealed by loneliness was Mok Gyeong-un who absorbed the magical power of Imae Mang-ryang a spirit beast and made it with his own power.
Taking this into account he did not think that no matter how infamous the magic sword was there would be something so dangerous and formidable.
-But you wouldn’t want to choose cancer because of the magic sword right?
Mok Gyeong-un smiled at Cheongryeong’s question.
Of course that wasn’t the case.
Although I became interested in the magic sword it wasn’t enough to change my intended purpose.
but
-That’s not the reason but it happened by chance.
-Are you a sentient being?
She continued to recommend choosing one of the two kings.
This was because she could become closer to the center by joining a person in a high position.
But Mok Gyeong-un had different thoughts.
-They say carcinoma acts as a shadow like information or intelligence?
-Sentient beings… I know you are very interested in things like information but when you reach a high place such things come naturally…
As she was speaking her words Amjongju opened her mouth again.
“Oh ho ho. What King Myeongdo said also makes sense. “It is true that the magic sword is somewhat dangerous but it is also a famous sword made by the great master Gu Yaza so I recommended it to win that child’s favor.”
At those words Son Yun the King of Myeongdo quietly said ‘I thought well.’
It was because it was thought that the head of the cancer clan had taken a step back.
however
“I guess it’s a bit weird to take back what I said with my mouth in front of everyone.”
“What?”
“How about doing it like this? “Why don’t we let that child hold the evil sword and then judge whether he has the potential to become its owner?”
‘!?’
Hearing these words from Amjongju Son Yun the King of Myeongdo frowned.
I told him that I shouldn’t give him this sword because it’s dangerous but he went one step further and let me hold it. Is he making light of what he said?
“The king who saw the king of cancer must have been….”
“Coincidentally he had just brought a sword.”
“What do you mean you brought a sword?”
– Perfect!
Amjongju snapped his fingers.
Then people dressed in black who appeared to be soldiers from the Amjong branch who were waiting behind the podium ran somewhere.
Then the two of them carefully carried a long wooden box supported on a wooden board.
Everyone’s attention was focused on the wooden box that looked exactly the length of a sword.
“Why on earth did you bring this?”
Son Yun the King of Myeongdo asked in a tone of incomprehension.
It was already a dangerous sword.
I didn’t understand why they even brought the Sihyeolgok here.
At that question Amjongju smiled slightly and answered by putting his hands together and bowing his waist.
“I apologize but I cannot answer that so please understand.”
“Understand? Are you avoiding the king’s question just now?”
There was anger in the voice of Myeongdo King Son Yun.
The energy was creeping up and it was the kind of momentum that would make a big fuss if it were possible.
“Ahh. “There’s nothing I can do.”
In response King Amjong came closer and whispered something into Son Yun’s ear.
Then Son Yun’s eyes which were full of anger narrowed.
Son Yun also said something quietly.
Several whispered conversations took place between the two.
Then the king of cancer spoke in a voice that could be heard.
“How do you feel?”
Son Yun answered after being silent for a moment.
“…If it becomes a problem I will have it retrieved at any time.”
“You are so unfair.”
What on earth did King Amjong say that made King Son Yun suddenly change his attitude?
While I was wondering the leader of the clan turned his head to Mok Gyeong-un and said
“Oh ho ho. It’s a little long. Anyway since you received advice from King Myeongdo I think it would be difficult to just give this sword to you. Would you like to try holding it?”
With those words the head of the female clan nodded to his subordinates.
Then a warrior opened the lid of the wooden box that had been tightly closed.
The executives who were already curious about the evil sword got up from their seats and turned to look at it.
‘!?’
However inside the opened wooden box was another wooden box.
And on the outside of the wooden box numerous amulets were attached.
Mok Kyung-un’s eyes sparkled when he saw this.
Although it may not be visible to others Mok Gyeong-un could see an ominous spirit leaking out through a gap where the amulet was attached.
‘It really seems like a magic sword.’
If it weren’t for the talisman the energy would have been even more evident.
Amjongju said pointing to this wooden box with his hand.
“Take it out and hold it yourself. If the sword chooses you I will give it to you not a replacement. “Of course that’s assuming it’s carcinoma.”
Hearing his words Mok Kyung-un walked forward.
And then I put my hand on the wooden box that was attached with a talisman.
King Myeongdo Son Yun’s eyes became strange as he looked at this.
He recalled what Lord Amjong had just said.
[It’s hard to tell you why I brought it but I’ll tell you something interesting.]
[Something interesting?]
[I also learned this only after obtaining it and that sword brings human desires to the surface.]
[What does it mean to bring desire to the surface?]
[It is literally. It makes you unable to control your own desires.]
[How can something so dangerous…]
[Aren’t you curious? What is the true desire of that child who converted to this circuit?]
[….]
Mok Gyeong-un’s true desire.
Will Akjeukgeom reveal his desire as Amjongju said?
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