Episode 182. Palace Lord Cheonseong
At that time, a man with thin eyebrows opened his mouth.
“Those who wish to enter Cheonseong Palace should step forward.”
Han Ibi looked at him for a moment, then walked in, thinking he meant to come into the center of the group.
“Ah ah ah~.”
In addition to the bizarre tonal chorus, the gestures of the men lined up became more intense.
The moment when ominousness reached its peak.
A middle-aged man shouted.
“Start!”
Churrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
Starting with that signal, the men stretched out their fists in unison.
Han Ibi shouted in embarrassment.
“Something! “You talked about the initiation ceremony and ended up fighting?”
‘Have you been discovered to be a spy?’
Their movements were repeated at exactly the same time intervals.
It was as if a military honor guard was holding an event.
Han Ibi thought.
‘good. Let’s see what happens.’
The first man’s fist went into Han Ibi’s solar plexus.
However, instead of counterattacking, Han Ibi pulled up the cancer monster near the solar plexus.
puck.
A loud sound rang out, but there was no movement.
But now the fists of the men surrounding Han Ibi in an oval shape were raining down one after another.
Knock knock knock.
The sound of threshing echoed, dust flew, and a haze rose.
By the time the men’s fists had rotated several times.
Han Ibi was still standing there.
Even the facial expression is the same.
It was an unbelievable situation that it was the scene of a fierce bombing.
Not only the men who hit him, but even the man who was watching looked surprised.
Han Ibi said while squinting one eye.
“Is it over now? “It seems that in our Cheonseong Palace, we start by beating up students who want to join us.”
At that time, the man with thin eyebrows raised his hand.
Then the men’s kicks came again in unison and succession.
Han Ibi clicked her tongue and said.
“No, this… You have to tell me what the hell this is…”
But the men’s attacks became more intense.
Han E-bi said,
“It comes out this way, right? “Eh, I don’t know.”
While doing this, I lay down on the floor.
So all kicking attacks ended in vain.
Men with absurd expressions.
It seems like this is my first time experiencing something like this.
Since the opponent was lying down, there was no longer any way to use leg techniques.
They exchanged glances for a moment.
Then, suddenly, a person came down with the soles of his feet towards the floor.
Han Ibi now knew.
The fact that when that man with the long chin starts, everyone follows suit.
Bang bang bang.
Every time the men hit the floor with their feet, a thumping sound was heard and dust flew up.
But…
Surprisingly, Han Ibi rolled around and dodged it and said.
“It’s because I don’t know the rules… Is it okay for me to attack too?”
Then the middle-aged man shouted with an angry face.
“What a spoiled bastard! Do you think that the initiation ceremony of Cheonseong Palace is just a child’s joke? “Right now, by my authority as Commander-in-Chief, I am testing you to see if you are worthy of the head of the clan!”
Han Ibi, who was still rolling around on the floor, said.
“no way. Then please tell me sooner. “I don’t even know what’s going on…”
Then, Han Ibi immediately placed her left hand on the floor, lifted her body horizontally, and
started rotating her whole body.
The two legs gain momentum and move even more as if they are dancing!
“100 million!”
“Ugh!”
Then, the men who participated in ‘stepping on Han Ibi’ tripped on Han Ibi’s feet and fell to the floor one after another.
Han E-bi stands up quickly.
“Is this enough? Or should we do more? Well, once you actually try it, it’s fun.”
The Commander-in-Chief said with a stern expression.
“There’s nothing to brag about. “I only adjusted my strength because I was worried you might die.”
“Well, it seemed like something like that.”
Then, he spoke to the men who were trying to get up after falling down.
“I unintentionally became sorry the first time we met.”
Their faces were open in embarrassment and shame.
It is true that they are composed of military personnel below the level of the head of the clan.
However, they were professionally trained to test the inaction of initiation rites, especially career initiates.
But today…
I was so embarrassed that I couldn’t even use my hand at the exam stage, let alone the prepared test stage, due to an attack so irregular.
Han Ibi said as she waved her hand towards the Minister of Internal Affairs.
“Now let me formally greet you. My name is Han Ibi. “Before, I worked as a Jeomsoyi and Charyeokshaman.”
Then the Minister of Internal Affairs spoke with a disapproving expression.
“This is Eom Geum-yang, the internal affairs officer of Cheonseong Palace.”
“yes. Commander-in-Chief Eom. i look forward to.”
Geumyang Eom said.
“It is impossible for someone who has not even gone through the initiation ceremony to meet the palace lord. That’s why the initiation ceremony was held in a hurry, so you shouldn’t pay too much attention to it.”
what?
Is it now?
“It was a little weird, but it was okay. “It was full of warm hospitality.”
It was then.
The men who came to their senses and reorganized their ranks began to make strange ‘oooh’ noises again.
Han Ibi frowned.
‘Oh, how can this not work? It’s really uncomfortable to listen to.’
At that time, Geumyang Eom spoke.
“Then, we will begin the initiation ceremony of Cheonseonggung. Depending on the circumstances of the palace, I, as the head of the palace, will hold the ceremony informally on behalf of the palace lord.”
As soon as he finished speaking, the men simultaneously closed their mouths.
After that, Eom Geum-yang hesitated and recited what could be considered palace rules.
Among them, there were also rules for people like Han Ibi, who entered the middle way.
Upon hearing it briefly, Cheonseong Palace seemed to have both the characteristics of a martial arts family and a pseudo-religion.
‘After all, there are all kinds of people in the world…’
It’s been a while since I listened with such patience.
Han Ibi held on by forcefully closing her mouth, which was about to open involuntarily due to a yawn.
Geumyang Eom said.
“…Then swear your loyalty with a blood seal.”
Han Ibi answered as if she had been waiting.
“yes. “Of course.”
Han Ibi took out the Bongwangdo without hesitation.
Then he slightly cut the area below his thumb.
Blood seeping out in an instant.
He placed his thumb underneath the introductory form.
When I glanced at it, I noticed various clauses reminiscent of insurance terms and conditions.
‘Ugh. ‘This is a pretty tired neighborhood.’
* * *
Cheonseong Palace was huge.
This is especially true because it is located in the vast western region.
One feels a sense of awe at the ‘human race’ that has taken over such a desolate land.
The same goes for the accommodation where you change into a woman.
So the facilities for welcoming guests were enormous.
Han Ibi clicked her tongue without realizing it.
‘Ugh. When and how do you do all the cleaning?…’
The hallway I was currently walking through behind one of my students was just as vast.
Although it was a bit rough…
the buildings, which were a strange mixture of the styles of the central and western regions, were enough to give people who saw them a strange sense of pleasure.
At that time, Han Ibi spoke to the young student ahead of her.
“oh my. It’s really big too. “How long do I have to go?”
The disciple scratched his head and then answered.
“We are almost there now. “If you travel alone, it’s easy to get lost.”
Ebi Han said.
“I’m naturally good at getting lost, so I would never walk alone. “You don’t have to worry.”
At that time, the disciple pointed ahead and said.
“It’s over there.”
Han Ibi looked in the direction pointed by his disciple.
There was a huge door painted dark yellow.
Various geometric decorations and animal and plant patterns drawn in black were also noticeable.
The young disciple said to Han Ibi.
“Commissioner Han. “You can go in.”
Han Ibi asked.
“Shouldn’t we tell you in advance that we’re here?”
The young disciple shook his head.
“There is no need for that. “Because the palace lord knows everything.”
huh?
Han Ibi stretched out her hand to gently knock on the door.
At that time, a serious voice came from inside.
“Please come in.”
Hehe.
Do you really know everything?
“Ah… yes.”
Han Ibi answered somewhat awkwardly and went inside.
A huge main hall inside.
A person standing quietly below caught my eye.
Han Ibi saw that…
“Huh?”
He said while tilting his head as if it was strange.
“Where has the palace gone?”
The man said.
“I am the palace lord.”
Han Ibi said in surprise.
“no! “The palace lord is this young?”
The man said with a grin, as if he was used to it.
“I ate more than I looked.”
It was like that.
He looks about thirty years old on the outside, but his real age is fifty-two years old.
What was even more strange was the hair, the color of which was reminiscent of white hair.
Or, if I had to express it, I would say it has silver hair.
But what was even more surprising was his appearance.
‘this. Who would have thought that the owner of Cheonseong Palace, Ok Tae-je, was a Saekmok man… He looks like a mixed race at first glance… Look at that big nose… Plus, he’s incredibly handsome.’
Then, when Han Ibi realized that she was being rude by staring at him, she quickly bowed and said,
“oh my. sorry. Lord of the palace. He was so handsome that I couldn’t help but stop…”
Then Emperor Ok Tae said with a golden smile.
“Commissioner Han’s appearance is so beautiful that we rarely see it… Oh, that’s right. Since I am the elder, I will speak comfortably now.”
Han Ibi also said with a grin.
“Of course you should. Please feel free to tell us. “Am I not a member of Cheonseong Palace anymore?”
Emperor Oktae laughed loudly and said.
“good. “He is truly a friend who speaks as well as Cheongsan Yusu.”
Starting with those words, Emperor Oktae’s attitude changed completely.
He was very confident and had a somewhat arrogant smile.
A truly majestic gesture that can be seen as a ‘little emperor’.
Han Ibi thought.
‘Are they revealing their true colors now?’
At that time, Emperor Oktae spoke.
“If you want to run a business, that level of flattery is the basis. But it won’t work on me.”
“of course. “I just said what I felt.”
At that time, Emperor Ok’s expression changed to serious and he spoke.
“Recently, Yeohwalu’s performance has been very good.”
“It’s all thanks to the palace lord.”
Then Emperor Okta laughed and said.
“It’s true that I’ve been paying a bit of attention recently.”
‘omg. What is this? He just said that kind of flattery doesn’t work on him.’
Emperor Oktae continued speaking.
“I heard you are very good at your job. Su Luzhu’s report was full of praise for you. “Giru’s performance improvement is all thanks to Commissioner Han.”
Han Ibi said while shaking her head.
“Is that possible? This is because everyone in Giru worked together as one.”
“Well, it’s good anyway. Running a palace costs a lot of money. It’s a great help. “On behalf of Cheonseong Palace, I must praise you.”
“thank you. Lord of the palace.”
While giving the gift, Han Ibi raised her head and secretly tried the Unsan method.
To find out how strong the person is.
‘Should I look somewhere?’
It was then.
Tiriring.
[Because the opponent’s level is superior to the player’s, information cannot be obtained through the arithmetic method.]
‘No, no. There are cases where this does not work.’
The ringing sound rang again.
[Warning: The opponent has confirmed the player’s attempt to view the level.]
Han Ibi looked at Palace Lord Cheonseong in confusion.
At that moment, Han Ibi felt an unbearable coldness.
Extreme coldness, as if ice was being pierced straight into the heart.
Emperor Ok Tae’s expression was as cold as the chill.
His lips slowly open.
“Have you learned how to drink?”
Han Ibi said with a puzzled expression.
“How to drink?”
It was then.
Emperor Ok Tae’s body shook once and disappeared from sight.
Han Ibi was startled and took a step back.
(Continued in the next part)
