Episode 24. It’s best to break the trap.
‘They’re already using their tricks.’
Baek Woo-jin frowned and glared at the divine sword symbol stamped at the bottom of the document.
-What is the shape of this sword?
‘It’s the mark of a mission that a direct descendant of the Shingeombaekga can receive. It’s called the mission of the divine sword.’
-Then isn’t it good because it means you have been recognized? Why are you frowning?
‘Originally I should be happy, but the situation is too complicated.’
How long has it been since the Baekhojung was defeated that the new sword’s mission has been handed down? It was clear that someone other than my father had intervened.
‘The mission of the Divine Sword cannot take escorts. You have to figure out the given mission and solve it on your own. It’s the best opportunity to target the direct lineage.’
-And what if your immediate descendant dies or gets seriously injured?
‘If you die, you die. ‘They won’t even hold a funeral because they can’t even solve this problem.’
-Really, your family…
‘I told you my family is shit.’ That’s why I said I would turn it over.’
Baek Woo-jin clenched his fists and glared at the documents.
-Didn’t your father send it to you?
‘Father told me to take care of it. Because of his personality, I won’t touch him for a while.’
-Then it must be one of your brothers.
‘Probably fourth or fifth. I don’t know what line was connected to give the new sword’s mission.’
Baek Woo-jin explained his prediction about the current situation as if he knew it in advance.
‘This guy is really…’
Heukam gave an admiring look to Baek Woo-jin, who was able to infer the current situation just by looking at the documents.
-What is the mission?
‘They told me to remove all risk factors in the area where the crack change occurred and report it.’
-Area where crack changes occurred?
‘You know about cracks, right?’
-It’s a phenomenon where the sky splits and monsters pop out. You said there was a crack even when you died.
Baek Woo-jin nodded and pointed to the documents.
‘Very occasionally, the cracked area is connected to another dimension and the environment changes. It’s called a fracture change zone. ‘This mission is to eliminate monsters and hazards in the change zone.’
-Seeing that the mission difficulty level is level 3, it seems that the difficulty level itself is not very high.
‘No, it’s dangerous. Since we don’t know what will come out of the crack change zone, it’s common to send people with abilities that are one level higher.’
-The document says that two prosecutors will be appointed. Then isn’t it worth doing?
‘I always say this, but this family is not a very friendly family.’
Baek Woo-jin chuckled when he saw the names of the prosecutors written on the documents.
‘Yoo Jae-woo and Kim Beom-seok. These two are known to have no faction now, but they will later join Baek Seon-ah’s faction.’
-Then…
‘Okay. Fifth sister hit me first. I guess they thought that since Baek Ho-joong was defeated, he was next.’
Baek Seon-ah seems to have thought that it was her turn next after seeing Baek Myung-hun get beaten and Baek Ho-jung’s head broken.
-What are you going to do? There is no need to intentionally go to a trap, so I think it would be better to decline the mission.
‘No, I have to go. This is a place I know. There’s a really good one at the end of this area.’
We all know what monsters come out of the crack change zone written on the document, what dangers there are, and what objects are at the end of it.
-Good things?
‘okay. There’s something I need at the end of this area. Baek Seon-ah may have planned this to kill me, but it looks like she only wanted to help me.’
-Do you have any plans?
‘Postponed for now.’
-performance?
Baek Woo-jin took down the document that was covering his face.
“Finally, the mission of the new sword has arrived for me!”
Baek Woo-jin smiled broadly and raised his hand. It wasn’t acting, it was an expression of genuine joy.
-What are you doing?
‘Among those looking here, there must be Baek Seon-ah’s subordinates. You have to look as stupid as possible and then accept this mission to let down your guard.’
-Huh, did you think about that during that time?
Baek Woo-jin called Jeon Jun-hyuk next to him and boasted that he had received the mission of Geomshin.
“young master.”
When Baek Woo-jin was explaining the mission to Jeon Jun-hyuk, Moon Ju-young approached.
“It would be best for you to decline that mission.”
“why?”
“I cannot protect you during the mission of the Divine Sword.”
“I know.”
At Baek Woo-jin’s answer, Moon Ju-young’s expression hardened like a plaster statue.
“Even if it is a level 3 mission, there may be some danger lurking in the rift zone. “It will be dangerous.”
“You wouldn’t know what would happen if your direct lineage gave up his duty as a divine sword, right?”
“I know. Still, I think it would be better to give up.”
“Even though two level 3 prosecutors are going together?”
“That’s right. To solve a level 3 mission, you need 6 level 3 talents. Moreover, in a situation like this, the mission of the new sword comes down…”
Baek Woo-jin had an expressionless expression, but he could feel Moon Ju-young’s concern for him. However, I spit out words that were completely opposite to my inner gratitude.
“Are you ignoring me? I beat Ho-joong too! “I can handle level 3 missions easily.”
“young master. But…”
“If you’re going to say something like that, get out. “Don’t rush to a mission you haven’t even started!”
“…All right.”
After hearing Baek Woo-jin’s words, Moon Ju-young shook her head and headed outside. Even if I say this, if you don’t listen, there is no way.
‘Maybe I saw this person wrong.’
I thought Baek Woo-jin was a wise owner, but I didn’t know that he would be so blinded by the ball that he wouldn’t be able to grasp the situation. A bitter sigh came out automatically.
[Thank you for your concern. Trust me and wait.]
Just before Moon Joo-young left the training ground, an electric sound was heard in his ears. It was Baek Woo-jin’s voice. His whole voice was full of warmth, unlike the cold words from before.
“omg!”
Moon Joo-young quickly turned around.
“Tell them that you will go to the Ministry of Public Administration and Security and receive an assignment.”
“All right!”
Baek Woo-jin was smiling and saying that he would accept the mission. As soon as he finished speaking, several people who were watching the training ground from afar disappeared.
“no way! “Do you know who’s watching?”
As the people watching disappeared, Baek Woo-jin’s mood changed suddenly. The childlike appearance from before had disappeared and it was like looking at a well-forged blade.
Moon Joo-young looked at Baek Woo-jin with a mesmerized expression.
“Who the hell is that person…”
**
“What happened?”
“It is said that the youngest master has accepted the mission.”
Jeong Yeon-woon, leader of Baek Seon-ah’s guard, kneeled down and answered.
“Didn’t the youngest suspect anything?”
“We sent someone to check it out, but it was said that he was so happy that he had been given the task of being a divine sword and even danced.”
“Hehe, I knew that would happen. It would be impossible for a direct descendant of the Baek family to refuse the mission of the divine sword that was given to them for the first time. “Even though the youngest has a talent for swordsmanship, his thinking is extremely shallow.”
Baek Seon-ah smiled as she touched the silver bracelet on her wrist.
“What are your plans?”
“The youngest master, as a direct descendant of the Baek family, will take the lead in catching monsters. When you are more than halfway through the change zone, the prosecutors who followed will surprise you. “The two prosecutors are registered as level 3, but they were recently upgraded to level 4, so they will definitely succeed.”
“As long as you are a direct descendant of the Baek family, you have no choice but to take the lead in battle. “Who is the prosecutor following?”
“This is Yoo Jae-woo and Kim Beom-seok. “It is known that neither of them are related to the young lady, so there will be no problem.”
Jeong Yeon-woon reported all of his plans to Baek Seon-ah.
“You must have prepared after that, right?”
“of course. “No one will come back from this mission alive.”
“Hehe, good. “Don’t let your guard down until the end and make sure you handle it properly.”
At Jeong Yeon-woon’s answer, Baek Seon-ah smiled, showing her pure white teeth.
“It might be a shame to see our cute youngest disappear.”
**
– Baek Woo-jin. Your mission is leaving today. Are you really going to train? Aren’t you resting?
“It takes 3 hours just to get there, so you can rest along the way.”
-You’re really crazy about training.
He waved his blade from side to side as if he was tired of the darkness.
-I never imagined that the words “Stop training” would come out of my mouth. I’m doing this to you.
Baek Woo-jin accepted the mission two days ago and has been training without sleep ever since.
-Aren’t you tired of it?
“Are you bored? what?”
-Aren’t you tired of repeating the vertical cuts and thrusts before, but now you only used the sword technique and horizontal cuts?
“Even though Baek Woo-jin was constantly repeating the basics of swordsmanship as he did when he was young, I have never seen him get bored or dislike training. To be honest, it’s so tenacity that it takes you flying into the sky.
“Unlike my previous life, I am getting stronger the more I try. But what could be boring? “It’s just fun.”
There is no way you will be dissatisfied with the fact that you will become stronger as you spend as much time as you train. It is truly the happiest moment.
– Do you enjoy training? I was really crazy.
“Because vertical cuts and stabs grow quickly. “It’s more fun these days.”
-The swordsmanship ability has increased by 7 points, which is natural. You are also receiving special benefits.
“But the speed is ridiculous.”
-That’s because you practice all day. You bastard!
The darkness trembled. Baek Woo-jin’s passion for swordsmanship was such that even he was sick of it.
-Even though today is the day of the mission, you came out for early morning training!
“As I said before, you can rest as you go. “I won’t train that hard.”
-Hu: One thing is really mental…
“I’m actually a bit mature.”
-It’s not a compliment. men and horses!
Baek Woo-jin started swinging his sword with words of darkness flowing through one ear. After making vertical cuts like a machine for four hours, two swordsmen appeared next to Baek Woo-jin.
“See you, Master!”
The prosecutors bowed their heads at 90 degrees and greeted Baek Woo-jin politely.
“It’s nice to say hello, but who are you?”
“I am Yoo Jae-woo, a level 3 prosecutor.”
“I am Kim Beom-seok, a level 3 prosecutor. “I am going on a mission for the new sword together with you.”
“It was you guys. nice to meet.”
“It is an honour!”
Baek Woo-jin smiled and shook hands with Yoo Jae-woo and Kim Beom-seok. The two prosecutors held Baek Woo-jin’s hand with ecstatic expressions on their faces.
-I guess you’re right.
‘why?’
-They said they were both in level 3, but they are in level 4.
‘Is that really the case? You guys are good at acting. But…’
-But what?
‘They won’t be all that Baek Seon-ah has prepared.’
Given Baek Seon-ah’s personality, she will definitely be preparing something after this. Just because you know the two prosecutors, you should not let down your guard.
“I’m waiting for you. “Get ready and come out.”
“All right.”
Baek Woo-jin took a shower, packed his bags, and left the room.
“young master.”
Moon Ju-young was waiting outside the door.
“I trust you, Master. Be careful though.”
“Don’t worry, I’m waiting.”
Baek Woo-jin patted Moon Ju-young on the shoulder and gave her a confident smile.
“All right. I’ll wait.”
When Moon Joo-young saw Baek Woo-jin’s smile, she felt like everything would be resolved well. No, it wasn’t a feeling, it was a certainty.
**
Baek Woo-jin and the two prosecutors arrived at the crack change zone where the environment had completely changed over the course of three hours.
“Are you familiar with the contents of the mission?”
“of course!”
The two prosecutors were extremely polite as if they were Baek Woo-jin’s direct subordinates.
“Let me report.”
“We eliminate all monsters inside and deal with plants and traps that pose a threat to humans.”
“Secure a safe area where others can stay.”
“right. “Get ready.”
“yes!”
I nodded at the two prosecutors’ perfect answers.
“Please open.”
“All right.”
The association’s employees, who were blocking the crack change zone, opened the blocked door. Baek Woo-jin and the prosecutors went inside.
“Hmm…”
As I entered the crack change zone, I felt that my oxygen was decreasing and it was becoming difficult to breathe. The temperature dropped and there was fog around. The environment is similar to an alpine region.
-how is it? Is this a place you know?
‘okay. ‘I know this place.’
After checking the internal topography, it became more clear. I know everything about what comes out of this place and what is there.
“young master. “We will take the lead.”
“okay.”
Yoo Jae-woo turned around at the sound of a light voice. It wasn’t at all what he expected.
[what! Why is he reacting like that?]
Yoo Jae-woo sent a message to Kim Beom-seok.
[He’s a direct descendant of the family. Of course I have to take the lead, right?]
[I will take the lead when a monster appears. Just wait.]
Kim Beom-seok answered calmly.
“Kirrr.”
While the two swordsmen were fighting, they heard the presence of monsters and growling sounds in front of them.
“young master. “Monsters have appeared!”
“catch.”
“yes?”
Yoo Jae-woo and Kim Beom-seok turned around at the unexpected words.
‘What is it?’
‘A monster came out but he didn’t come out?’
The situation they expected was for Baek Woo-jin to take the lead in the fight. However, Baek Woo-jin just crossed his arms and nodded.
“Catch it.”
Baek Woo-jin was staring coldly at the two prosecutors with deeply sunken eyes, as if he knew everything.
