Episode 100
“That… what do you mean?”
Namgungcheon’s lips trembled.
Namgung House has a thousand-year history. This is a place that has been protecting this central region and making a name for itself since the time when the name of the Five Great Families did not even exist.
Even if there is no Namgung-cheon, the hidden forces within the three families cannot be underestimated, and those forces can be compared to those of one sect.
But it collapsed?
Hong Wenchang did not take his eyes off his serious gaze. As if to make him realize that he was not saying this for fun, he spoke in a serious voice while staring at Namgung-cheon.
“It’s true.”
“how!? Does that make sense? Nam: The royal family is collapsing? “What were the Murim Alliance doing and those of the Sega…!”
“According to the information received, there seems to have been a recent conflict with the so-called Four Bloods.”
Hong Won-chang passed on the information he knew step by step.
The Sahyeoldan created a wasteland around the area as if they were targeting the Namgung family. In the end, the Namgung family revealed its power and succeeded in capturing them, but due to an unexpected surprise attack, the eldest son, Namgung Kang, was attacked and had to go to save him. While we were there, Sega was bombarded.
“They say many people have died. Even now, Namgung-se says he can smell rotting corpses nearby…”
“Huh… huh…”
Namgung-cheon sat down as his legs gave out.
My whole body was shaking.
It was a self-blame that he was having a good time with good people in such a nice place while such things were happening at Namgung House. A long sigh escaped my mouth. I felt so dirty that I can’t even describe it.
At that time, Dan So-mi cautiously approached and grabbed Nam Gung-cheon’s hand. The child didn’t say anything, but as I felt his warmth, I felt like my trembling body was slowly calming down.
“Well… then what happened to Ganga? What about Gaju? What happened to Sohye?”
“They say their whereabouts are unknown.” “Huh…”
Nangong Cheon was so upset that he couldn’t even speak.
It felt like all of this was his fault.
“I should have gathered information a little faster!”
“Maybe it’s the work of those looking for your head.”
At Dan Woo-hyeon’s words, Nam Gung-cheon suddenly raised his head.
And the group that attacked the manor last time passed by.
Not only them, but also others exist, and it should have been thought from the beginning that their goal might be Namgungse himself.
I just thought that since I was here and they had shown up, their ultimate goal was the sword Emperor Namgungcheon.
It was Namgung-cheon’s mistake because he thought the value of his name was too high.
“I… I guess I should go.”
Namgungcheon stood up from his seat.
It was not the time to be like this. If your family collapses and your children go missing, you need to move and find them as soon as possible. I had to put everything back the way it was before things got any more serious.
“You mean that arm?”
Sadohak glared at Namgungcheon with a rather pitiful expression.
Although his strength has returned to a certain level, it is far from what it was in the past. Also, although it has been said that he has been able to wield the sword freely with one arm, he can only use it in one-on-one situations and will not be able to use much force in one-on-many situations.
“It might be a trap to lure you
…”
Nam Gung-cheon gritted his teeth at Sadohak’s words.
okay. Perhaps the whole reason for attacking the Namgung family was a bait to draw him out after they realized that the Sword Emperor Namgung Cheon was alive.
But what does that mean?
Children are dying. One by one, the faces of those children appeared in my mind.
At least one more person must be saved.
It was clear that it would take a long time even if he ran now, but he had to go. I hope the kids can hold out for as long as possible.
“I’m going. “Don’t stop me.”
“Who’s going to stop me? “If you go and die, I’ll be the only one in trouble.”
Sadohak chuckled.
As the Sword Emperor disappears, the power of the Demonic Cult increases accordingly.
Either way, it’s not a bad thing.
However, it seems that there is someone who does not like that one word. Someone rushed up and tapped Sadohak’s leg.
As I looked down, I saw Danso-mi crying and shaking her small fist.
“Don’t say that!”
“Oh, I got it, I got it!”
Sadohak didn’t know what to do and tried to dissuade Dan Somi.
Since we’ve been together for so long, it seems like we’ve naturally become attached.
“Anhwi… Anhwira….”
At that time, Dan Woo-hyeon, who had not said anything until now, muttered. He seemed to be looking at the sky for a moment, then turned his gaze to the cliff behind the manor.
Danwoohyeon looked at that place for a while and closed his eyes tightly.
“Namgoong… are you Namgoong?”
“Well, isn’t that good?”
“…It’s weird, but it’s okay.”
“haha!”
I thought of a small, shabby woman.
If you say a disciple, you might be a disciple, but if you say a colleague who simply went on a short trip together, you might be a colleague. I remembered the moment I broke up with her.
All he had was a sword and three letters of his name.
Now, the only thing I could do for her, who had even given up that name and chosen to live in seclusion, was to give her another name to live by in the future.
Dan Woo-hyeon named it that way because the first time he met her was at the southern gate.
The woman smiled and Dan Woo-hyeon turned his back.
Dan Woo-hyeon slowly opened his eyes.
All the scenery seen a long time ago has changed and returned to the present. All the overlapping scenes disappeared one by one, and before I knew it, I could see the people who were together now.
Dan Woo-hyeon stroked Dan So-mi’s head.
“Somi.”
” yes?”
“I guess it wouldn’t be a bad idea to go on a trip sometimes.”
“really?”
Dansomi approached with sparkling eyes. Before I knew it, I was holding Dan Woo-hyeon’s hand and smiling brightly. Dansomi undoubtedly seemed to have some idea of where the destination was.
“Yes, it’s quite far, but I don’t think it would be a bad idea to go there for a sightseeing trip.”
“why-! song! “Let’s go!”
Dan So-mi wandered around Dan Woo-hyeon and laughed out loud.
Then he approached Namgung-cheon and held his hand.
Namgung-cheon opened his eyes wide and looked at Dan So-mi. Then Dan So-mi burst into laughter with a bright expression.
“Let’s go! Where is a place called Anhui? “What’s pretty?”
“…I…are you really trying to go?”
“Didn’t you say it was a pleasure trip? “I guess you can guide me to Anhui.”
Namgung-cheon was speechless at the words of Dan Woo-hyeon, who was smiling.
The anxiety in my heart seemed to have disappeared.
That’s how much I gained a strong ally.
The place where Man Hu-liang was walking was an unknown forest.
The surroundings were very dark. Even though it was clearly broad daylight, the place seemed to be engulfed in darkness.
The trees and dense bushes lined up on either side and the thick fog gave a sense of discomfort.
Even the wind there was cold. The chilly wind felt as if it would freeze me to my bones.
Man Huliang took a deep breath and walked further. It felt like he was randomly walking through an unknown place, but soon strange scenes unfolded before him.
Hahahaha!
Eventually, the fog cleared and the scene came into view.
It was a large pavilion.
Even compared to the imperial palace, it was spacious, grand, and full of majesty. Also, each and every person seen here and there was looking at him with the air of an absolute master.
These people were not the only ones. I didn’t know that it could be hundreds or even more.
Judging by their prayers, if he went to the central plains, he would definitely be an expert who would command the entire area.
Man Huliang broke into a cold sweat.
No matter how many times I came, I never got used to this place.
“The master is calling. “What are you doing without rushing?”
As soon as the man’s mouth opened, Man Houliang hurriedly took a step forward. The sight of him moving towards the largest pavilion
seemed as if he was trying to escape this gaze as quickly as possible.
Eventually, I entered the main building.
The moment he stepped inside, he felt countless presences, and with each step he took in the main hall, Man Hu-ryang’s whole body felt intimidated.
A red light appeared before my eyes.
It is a strange light that emanates from a person’s eyes.
He was sitting on his throne, resting his chin and looking at Man Hou Liang, as if he were bored.
Man Huliang swallowed his saliva and opened his mouth.
“Lord… I come to see you, my lord.”
“I don’t think I came to make a report that is unbecoming of poetry.”
“That’s right.”
Man Huliang took a breath once more.
It’s still a scary thing. How can you make people feel so intimidated by just a simple word? It’s a feeling I’ve never felt before, even in front of the Sword Emperor or the Sword Saint.
“As you commanded, I killed Geomwang and promoted Mo Yonghyeokmun to the rank of Murim lord. He also attacked the Namgung family and brought them to the brink of extinction.”
“You didn’t order it to be destroyed, you drove it in?”
The man smiled awkwardly.
Then he lightly snapped his fingers. Plop!
“Turn it off!”
He didn’t even feel the presence of something flying, but Man Hu-ryang was hit in the stomach and flew away. More than a dozen sheets were pushed back and swept the floor.
“Cough… Cough…! And… soon the name of that place will be erased from the world. “You don’t have to worry.”
“Namgung Namgung…. I will step on those guys and not leave them behind. That’s why you were there. Do you know?”
“Ah… I know.”
The man gritted his teeth as he chewed the cud over the name Namgung several times.
His face didn’t even reveal what he was thinking, but his eyes were clearly burning like a fire in hell.
“But even though we gave them that much time, they couldn’t destroy just one family? “There is no other idiot like this.”
“S-sorry! sorry!”
Thump thump thump-!
Man Hu-liang repeatedly hit his head on the floor.
The bone shook and blood burst out. My vision was shaking violently and I felt like my eyeballs were going to explode.
Nevertheless, he had to be forgiven for his sins by harming himself while seeking the mercy of the absolutely powerful person in front of him.
“Okay, I’ll give you one last chance. “Erase those damn Namgung bastards right now.”
“Jo… my name!”
Man Hu-liang raised his voice loudly and stepped down from the spot.
The man who was quietly watching this let out a snort.
“What a fool.”
Not all subordinates were the same. He was the one who made me feel that fact once again.
But ultimately, things are progressing step by step.
“Is it the Demonic Cult next?”
The man smiled strangely, stroking his chin.
I remembered something from the past.
I put everything in my hands and massaged it.
There was no one in the midfield who had more power than him. Even if it is the emperor. I couldn’t forget the joy I felt when I looked down at everyone at my feet.
But one person.
Pap deuk-!
The man gritted his teeth and looked away. A guy I didn’t want to think about came to mind.
“I was always the best, but I never became the strongest. But not like this one.”
The man leaning back in his chair smiled even more heartily.
This time, I will try to be the best and the strongest.
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