Episode 1016 What did you say just now? (1)
The hem of the court’s royal pavilion fluttered in the blowing river wind.
His eyes were on the boats floating on the Yangtze River. The fleet looked leisurely at first glance.
But to the court they looked like wolf teeth. Sharp teeth that might lunge at him at any moment and bite his neck.
“Hmm.”
The court’s eyes sank somberly.
Nearly ten days have passed since the Maehwado incident ended. However, Sapaeryeon did not bite any of the boats on the river.
The bandits were originally a group that made a living by plundering people passing through the river. It is bound to be a great loss to Surochae to tie up ships that are supposed to be plundering here.
However, Sapae-ryeon is not attacking those ships despite the losses. That is why the court cannot move. Because it is impossible to let down your guard before the enemy puts his sword in.
“…Jang Il-so.”
The hateful name flowed from the lips of the court. He will be in the camp of all people, clearly visible across the river.
Jerk. Jerk.
The Dharma world slowly approached behind him as he stared at the river with dark eyes.
“Bangjang. “The replies from the old faction have arrived.”
The legal community hinted at this, but the court did not react in any way after hearing it.
“…the room manager.”
Only after the court called a couple more times did the court briefly look away.
“What did you say?”
“Overall… there were many who took the position that they would send support to the Yangtze River first.”
The court smiled strangely.
“You didn’t specify the specific timing and how much support you would provide?”
“…Yes, Bangjang.”
Anger slowly rose on Beopgye’s face as he answered.
Promises without specific details are just empty promises that can be changed at any time. Even though the situation has come to this point, they are still waiting.
“okay. “I guess so.”
But the court just nodded its head indifferently, as if it knew that would happen.
“What about the part about Cheonwoomaeng?”
“In general, we sent a response expressing deep suspicion about Cheon Woo-maeng’s actions.”
“I have deep suspicions…”
The court laughed softly.
doubt. That’s a really good thing to say.
If Cheon Woo-maeng had made some kind of secret pact with the Sa Sect, it could be said that he had been suspicious of it in advance, and if that had not happened, he could say that he was glad that his suspicions had ended.
It’s lukewarm. Yes, they were lukewarm on all issues.
“Bangjang.”
“It’s as expected.”
As the court lightly shook its head, a sigh escaped from the court’s mouth.
“How are you so peaceful?”
“hmm?”
Resentment was evident in the voice of the legal profession.
“Of course, I’m not saying we did everything right. There were definitely mistakes and there were parts that could have been misunderstood.”
“….”
“But at least we’re not facing off against that Sappai ryeon here on the Yangtze River, are we? “What should we think of the indifference they show us?”
The court looked at the court and smiled.
“Are you resentful?”
“…I….”
“I have nothing to complain about. People are like that in the first place. “The thorns stuck in my fingernails hurt so much, but I don’t even feel the emotion of someone dying a thousand miles away.”
The legal world pursed its lips.
The method may not have been right. But they came here anyway with good intentions. To the legal community, their repayment for their good intentions felt too harsh.
“So you’re saying we should just put up with this?”
The court smiled and asked questions instead of answers.
“What should you do?”
“….”
For a moment, the court looked at the court with a speechless expression on its face.
When the Maehwa Island incident was in full swing, the court was at a loss for leisure. But now, just a few days later, he has regained some of the composure he had many days in the past.
“It’s a problem. It’s a problem. “What should we do with those who do not listen?”
The court muttered to itself and looked across the river.
“First of all, send a letter again to continuously report the situation here and continue to request support. If possible, it would be a good idea to also send a request to specify specifically what support will be provided.”
It was a detailed instruction. But even after hearing those words, the legal world just sighed.
“…the room manager. Even if I say that, will they give it to me?”
“I won’t give it up. But it doesn’t matter.”
“yes?”
The court started talking nonsense.
“The person who crosses the river to pray is in no hurry. Maybe we can watch things burning with amusement.”
“….”
“To them now, we are just people running rampant across the river to put out a fire. “There is no reason for them to be in a hurry.”
The court paused for a moment and stared at the court.
“Do you know how to make those people feel anxious?”
“…I don’t know, manager.”
“It lets us know that a fire can come across the river.”
The court chanted in low disapproval.
“The fire beyond the river is funny because it doesn’t threaten me. But the fire burning at my feet is no longer fun. “Because that fire can burn my house, my fields, and eventually my family and me.”
The legal world quietly nodded.
Of course, the reason why Gupailbang is not responding properly is because Shaolin’s control has weakened. However, the more fundamental reason is that they are unable to accept the existence of the Sapaeryun as a real threat.
‘Those three years ruined everything.’
If Jang Il-so had killed and eliminated everyone who was there during the Yangtze River disaster, Sapaeryun might not even exist today. The remaining political factions must have tried to destroy the Sapaeryeon by any means possible.
However, Jang Il-so stayed in Gangnam for three years and quietly developed his strength. At some point, for a long time, it seemed so natural that Sapaeryeon existed beyond that river.
So you got used to it. To the presence of a fire burning beyond the river.
What is familiar no longer feels threatening. So no matter how much you shout here, they won’t hear you.
“Shouldn’t you let me know, boss? “I can tell you how dangerous Sapaeryeon is.”
“okay. “I thought so too.”
“…yes?”
The legal community slightly tilted their heads at the calm voice of the court. The answer just now seemed a little strange…
“Until not long ago.”
And it confirmed that the court’s subsequent words were not misheard.
The court continued. The voice had changed slightly.
“But lately, I’ve been wondering if I’ve been thinking about something wrong.”
“…What do you mean by that?”
“What they didn’t know might not be how wild the fire was.”
The legal community still did not understand everything the court said. Who doesn’t understand how dangerous this scam is?
“Contrary to what I thought, they seem to have even forgotten what fire is.”
“Director?”
The corner of the court’s mouth twitched slightly.
“okay. It was a world without fire to begin with. That was long enough for me to forget what a phone was. No, it would be more correct to say that it was a world in which residual fires existed but evil fires did not exist.”
“….”
“That’s why I forgot. What is fire? “Why should you be afraid?”
The eyes of the legal community looking at the court were filled with doubt. At that time, the court looked to the legal world. The eyes were eerily dark.
“The world of law.”
The legal world bowed its head in astonishment.
“Yes, boss.”
A soft voice came from the courtroom. It was slow and gentle, as if he was admonishing a child.
“…Do you know how to teach someone who doesn’t know what fire is?”
“Well….”
“It makes you feel it.”
For a moment, the legal world felt a shiver run down its spine. The court continued calmly.
“It lets you feel for yourself how hot the fire is, how painful it is when you touch it, and what happens when your flesh begins to burn.”
“Bar manager.”
“of course!”
The legal community tried to say something, but the court resolutely cut it off.
“It will hurt. It must be painful. But… wouldn’t it be possible to prevent someone from foolishly walking into a fire without knowing what fire is?”
“….”
The legal world fell silent, like a person who had lost his voice.
Clearly, the faint smile on the court’s face and the kind and gentle voice were the same. However, the legal world felt a clear ray of magic in the courtroom. A ghost so cold that it feels like your heart is freezing.
The court smiled at the legal world.
“Did what I said sound too harsh?”
“Bar manager. I just…”
“That might be harsh. But a Buddhist should not be afraid of losing.”
The court took a class stance toward the legal community. It was a unique form of Shaolin where only one arm was raised, rather than the joint palm with both hands.
“Why did Shaolin take class rank?”
It was a random question. The legal world naturally knew the answer to this question. If you belong to Shaolin, you can’t not know.
“…It is to commemorate the second ancestor.”
“yes.”
The court quietly nodded.
The origin of Shaolin originates from Bodhidharma, the ancestor of the ancestors, but its spiritual origins lie in Hyegae of the second ancestor, and its shamanic perfection reaches to Huineng, the sixth ancestor.
Isn’t the current Shaolin where all of those things continued?
“Jo Lee cut off one of his own arms to gain enlightenment.”
“Yes, boss.”
“Conversely, it means that in order to achieve great enlightenment, you must be able to give up at least one arm.”
“….”
“That won’t just be a story that only applies to those who belong to the Buddhist community. “Sometimes you have to make small sacrifices to achieve something big.”
The legal world could not say anything.
Amidst the gentle atmosphere of the courtroom, there was an inexplicable pressure lurking. It was difficult to even breathe.
The court, taking the class chair, quietly closes its eyes as if gathering its thoughts. Then, after a while, he opened his eyes again and said.
“Just let me know. “That will do.”
“…Yes, Bangjang.”
“Send a reply.”
“yes.”
The legal community was deeply discouraged and took a step back. For some reason, I felt like I wanted to get out of here as quickly as possible.
Just as he was about to walk away, the court with his eyes fixed on the Yangtze River asked in a low voice.
“What is the volcano doing?”
Beopgye stopped walking and answered carefully.
“It appears that he has settled down not far away and is living in seclusion with the party family. “I don’t see any movement.”
“What about the Hwasan Sword Association?”
“…It seems like that kid has been teaching young swordsmen in Namgung recently.”
“You teach Namgung?”
“yes.”
The court’s gaze turned slightly upward.
“…That child will eventually embrace Namgung.”
“….”
“Go and see.”
With those words, the court did not move any further. All I could do was stare at the Yangtze River flowing endlessly and indifferently.
The legal community, who watched the scene for a moment, was deeply saddened and retreated.
The eyes of the courtroom left alone were filled with sparkling water.
“…They say the world is unfair.”
A hollow smile appeared on his lips.
“Amitabha Buddha….”
Finally, I could no longer see anything with my closed eyes.
