Episode 1036 You too will find out. (1)
Baekcheon took a long breath.
‘Magyora.’
My heart was pounding like crazy.
When I hear the two letters Magyo, memories of the North Sea naturally come to mind. The appearance of the believers that could not be described other than madness, and the appearance of the bishop who was so intense that one wondered if he was actually human.
Baekcheon slowly clenched and unclenched his fist.
I would be lying if I said I wasn’t scared.
Those who have experienced demonic religion know this. The reason why the two letters ‘Demon Cult’ cause fear is not just because they are strong.
A feeling of fear and heterogeneity as if you are dealing with something that is not human, even though it is the same human being. It’s not easy to overcome that.
Of course, it was a path I had chosen myself, but as I crossed the Yangtze River and went to deal with the Demonic Cult, I felt a cold tension rippling through my whole body.
“then.”
As expected, it was Jo Geol who spoke first.
“Is it okay for only the people here to go?”
“…huh?”
At those words, Baekcheon checked the people around him again.
He and Yoo Yi-seol, Yoon Jong, Jo Geol, Dang So-so, and Hye-yeon. If you include Cheongmyeong, there are seven in total.
‘Seven…’
I felt it again. What a small number this is. Compared to those evil spirits and demonic religions, they will look like grains of sand.
But…
‘Cheongmyeong is right.’
If all the volcanoes move to Gangnam, it will be very difficult to leave even if an emergency occurs. Considering that this is an enemy camp, it is best to move with the minimum number of people.
“Cheongmyeong.”
“huh?”
“…How about Baeksang or Kwak Hoi? “I think it’s worth taking a few more people with you.”
There is clearly a difference between the inaction of those here now and the other disciples of Huashan. However, among those who remained, there were definitely those who showed rapid advancement in skills.
“no.”
But Cheongmyeong shook his head resolutely, as if there was nothing to think about.
“I won’t take you anymore.”
“…Is that so?”
“Remember, Sasuk. This is not something you go to experience. “I’m going to fight and win.”
“hmm.”
At that time, Cheongmyeong spoke calmly.
“I can’t be anxious about the people who are still here. “This battle is not worth fighting while protecting someone.”
Baekcheon looked at him for a moment and then nodded resolutely.
“i get it.”
Baekcheon turned his gaze to the others.
“Those who want to stay can stay….”
“Let’s not talk nonsense and leave quickly, Sasuk.”
Baekcheon closed his mouth at Jo Geol’s words. Yoon Jong slapped Jo Geol on the back of the head and scolded her.
“What kind of habit are you talking to Sa-sook, man!”
“No… That’s right, death penalty! Is there anyone who would miss this? “That guy is doing well, but he always says something strange once in a while.”
“That’s right.”
huh? Jong-ah Yoon? what?
“Let’s go.”
Yu Iseol takes a step forward. Dang So-so stood next to her as if it was natural, and Hye-yeon also stepped forward as class leader.
“Amitabha Buddha. Even though I am not a disciple of Hwasan….”
“No, let’s put it that way.”
“Let’s say you’ve just entered the workforce.”
“monk. “Now they don’t believe me even if I’m a Shaolin disciple.”
“….”
Hyeyeon cleared her throat with a bright red face.
“Anyway, I will join you. They say that the poor people of Gangnam are suffering. According to Buddhist doctrine… Yes. “I can’t just sit here and watch.”
There was bitterness in his words. Everyone here understood the reason for the bitterness, so they didn’t bother to point it out.
“Then seven like this….”
“Eight.”
Everyone’s eyes turned to the sudden voice. Someone I knew very well was walking towards me.
“Let’s make it eight.”
“Sasuk.”
Baekcheon couldn’t hide his embarrassment as he looked at the cloud sword approaching with a grin.
“I saw it unintentionally… but it’s still a monk’s job, so don’t blame me for peeking.”
“Is that possible?”
“He’s someone you can feel safe with even if you leave him alone. How are you, Cheongmyeong? “Am I someone who can meet those conditions?”
Qingming frowned slightly.
“Sasukjo…”
“Let’s not say that we have to teach children. “You’re on your way back anyway, not on your way to die, right?”
Ungeom grinned once again.
“This is not your job. “It’s a volcano thing.”
“….”
“It is impossible for a great disciple of Lee to lead the mission when jumping into enemy territory. “If I cannot go with you, I will use all my power to oppose this.”
Cheongmyeong shook his head.
“You don’t have to do that. “It would be an honor for me to be able to entrust my back to Sasukjo.”
“Thank you.”
Ungeom nodded and looked at Hyeonjong.
“…black.”
“Don’t worry, Jang Mun-in.”
Ungeom said with a calm face.
“I will do whatever it takes to bring the children back alive.”
Hyeonjong looked at him intently and nodded. And then he patted me on the shoulder.
“Please.”
“Please leave it to me.”
This dangerous mission cannot be left to children alone.
Of course, both Hyeonjong and Ungeom know this. These children are strong enough to not need the help of the Ungeom.
But this is not a simple matter of inaction. The important thing is not to pass this heavy burden on to them alone. Regardless of whether one is strong or weak, responsibility is shared as the superior of the clan.
“Sasuk.”
When Baekcheon opened his mouth, Ungeom held his head tightly with his free hand.
“It’s not that I don’t trust you. “I’m afraid you might feel frustrated waiting here for me.”
“Yes, Sasuk.”
Baekcheon nods. He also had no intention of showing off his pride. If you have a lucky sword, your sense of stability will definitely change.
If Baekcheon is like this, other people will definitely feel differently. No matter how hard he tries his best as a great disciple of Hwasan, he cannot fulfill his years of experience.
It was clear that having a recluse adult with us would be a great comfort to everyone on the journey.
“Then that’s eight.”
Ungeom grinned at Baekcheon’s words.
“Well, that’s fine. “It seems like there are people who don’t think that way.”
“yes?”
A clear voice sounded as if it had been waiting.
“Please wait a moment.”
“huh?”
Everyone’s heads turned to one side. Namgung Dowi, wearing a white military uniform, was walking.
“…No, Lord Soga?”
Namgung Do-wi stood in front of Hyeonjong and Cheongmyeong and bowed deeply.
“Please take me with you too.”
“…Sogaju.”
Hyeonjong frowned without realizing it.
“It’s dangerous.”
“I know.”
“And don’t you know that now is not the time for the Nangung family to take risks?”
“yes. But…”
Namgung Dowi looked straight at Hyeonjong.
“Isn’t that the same for volcanoes?”
Even Hyeonjong could not easily answer those words.
Which is greater, the value of Namgung Dowi to the Namgung family or their value to Hwasan? No one can easily say that it is the former.
Hyeonjong looked back at Cheongmyeong with an embarrassed expression.
Cheongmyeong, who received that gaze, stared at Nangong Daowi with cold eyes.
“Let me ask you one thing.”
“yes.”
Nangong Dowi nodded with a slightly nervous expression.
“Namgoong lost his family head.”
“….”
“We are in crisis because we have lost our elders. “It’s obvious how difficult the situation will be if you even lose Sogaju in this situation.”
Nangong Dowi nodded heavily.
“Knowing that, but still heading to Gangnam, isn’t it a foolish self-satisfaction that avoids the responsibility placed on your shoulders? As a small family owner, no. “As the head of the Namgung family, shouldn’t the first thing you think about be the safety of your family?”
It was a heavy question.
However, Nangong Daowi did not avoid Cheongmyeong’s gaze and answered calmly.
“I didn’t come forward without any worries, Dojang.”
The look on his face as he took a deep breath already showed confidence.
“So I thought about it. “If your father was there, what would he have said?”
“….”
“The conclusion came too easily. “It is neither an agreement nor anything to do when you have enough money and don’t have to take a lot of damage.”
Namgung Dowi speaks with a stern face.
“I want to make the Namgung family back into the same clan it was before. However, what I am trying to bring back is not the prosperity of Namgung, but the spirit of Namgung.”
“…Sogaju.”
Namgung Dowi took a deep grip.
“So please give me a chance too. This is Namgung, whose life was saved by Hwasan’s consultation. So please, at the very least, do not cut off the opportunity to consult on your own. “Please do this.”
After saying this, Cheongmyeong could not help but nod in the end.
If possible, I would like to stop it. Cheongmyeong now knows well the hardships of those left behind. But….
“Know one thing straight.”
“…what?”
“I’m not going to die. “If you have a spirit to keep, come back alive and tell it with your own mouth and with your own hands.”
Namgung Dowi nodded with a determined face.
“I will definitely do that.”
“If it becomes a burden, I will leave it behind. “I don’t have time to take care of you too.”
“I will follow you with the determination to die.”
Cheongmyeong nodded. Baekcheon took a long breath and organized.
“Then there are nine.”
“No, it’s fever.”
“huh?”
Baekcheon’s face was filled with doubt at Cheongmyeong’s unexpected words. There’s more?
“come out.”
“….”
“Oh, come out quickly. “I don’t have time.”
“Keueuung.”
After a while, the thick bushes along the riverside shook with a faint groaning sound. And from there, two people showed their faces.
“…Green Forest King?”
“Oh no. Lord Dangga?”
Lim So-byeong looked as if he was about to die, and Tang Gun-ak cleared his throat with a blushing face.
“No, father! “What are you doing there without any help?”
When Tang Soso screamed in surprise, Tang Gunak covered his mouth with his hand and cleared his throat repeatedly.
“It’s me… I didn’t mean to be like this.”
“sure?”
The answer was given by Lim So-byeong instead.
“No, suddenly the riverside is overflowing with life, and you can hear the sound of an unlucky bastard laughing! “Can you not come out and see it?”
“…ah. “I see.”
Everyone nodded in instant understanding. For some reason, it was crowded with people.
At that time, Tanggunak opened his mouth as if he wanted to quickly escape this situation.
“But is that tenth person referring to me?”
“no.”
Cheongmyeong shook his head resolutely again.
“The head of the family must provide a way out in case of an emergency.”
“That’s just the matriarch….”
“There may be situations where the matriarch is needed.”
Tanggunak thought about something for a moment without saying a word and then slowly nodded.
“I see what you mean.”
“yes.”
Tang Gunak raised his hand and patted Lim So-byeong on the shoulder.
“Then be careful.”
“…yes?”
“If it’s not me, is it you?”
“yes?”
“….”
“Yes?”
Lim So-byeong, who was laughing as if that was some kind of bullshit, looked around. When his eyes met Cheongmyeong, his already pale face turned blue.
“Oh no, I’m a tactician…!”
“A strategist is needed there too.”
“I have to protect Green Forest….”
“If you die, just about anyone will become King of Green Forest. “Because green forests are like that.”
“No, that doesn’t make any sense…!”
“It looks like you forgot.”
Cheongmyeong chuckled.
“Even Green Forest is now blind to rain and rain.”
“….”
“If you have earned a right, you must also have a duty. Don’t complain and stick with me. Or tear up that contract.”
“Holy shit…”
Lim So-byeong lowered his head with a look on his face that had lost everything in the world. I realized that there was no way out.
“…I thought something was going well. That’s right if I do. no way.”
Lim So-byeong, who spat on the floor, pressed down on the crumpled coffin and trudged over.
“A human being like a demon.”
And then he stood behind Cheongmyeong with his shoulders drooping.
“Everyone is feverish.”
Hwasan’s disciples, Namgung Do-wi, and Lim So-byeong.
There were just ten people.
It didn’t increase much from the seven I had originally expected, but it still felt different somehow just because it had reached ten.
“Then…”
Cheongmyeong looked at everyone standing around.
“Let’s go. To kill those damn demon cult bastards.”
Cheongmyeong’s pure white teeth were revealed between her lips.
