Episode 1181 I have something to tell you. (6)
At that moment, a certain point in the past appeared in Hyeonjong’s mind.
– I want to get into volcanology.
That was the first time I met a boy who climbed a steep mountain alone despite his young age.
At that time, the clan was declining noticeably, and it was difficult for King Hyeonjong to survive each day. However, the moment he first saw the boy, Hyeonjong remembered two words he had long forgotten: hope.
okay. It certainly was.
For King Hyeonjong, who was worried that he might not have to accept any more disciples in order to avoid repeating his sorrow, Baekcheon’s existence was a hope that he might be able to continue Hwasan’s future.
That hope was looking at him now.
“Get back!”
Phenomenon shouted sternly.
“Right now, this is a place where the leader of the Nine Fighters and the Leader of the Cheonwoo Alliance are discussing each other’s future. Even if you are permitted to attend, you are not permitted to speak. “Stop being rude and get out!”
But Baekcheon shook his head.
“I won’t do that.”
“Baekcheon!”
“Cheonwoomaeng was originally a place that did not block speech. So, I don’t think it would be unqualified for a disciple to ask Jang Moon-in a few questions ahead of an important event.”
“This guy!”
“likewise.”
Baekcheon said while looking at Hyeonjong.
“I know what Jang Moon-in’s intention is in doing things this way, but I think it is better for both parties to ask and answer questions and clearly understand his intention rather than covering it up and guessing. “If the disciple’s thoughts were short-lived, please punish him appropriately after this meeting is over.”
“This guy, though!”
The moment Hyeonjae was about to get up from his seat, Hyeonjong raised his hand to stop him.
“Stop it.”
“Jangmun-in!”
“It is done.”
Hyeonjong shook his head, but even the phenomenon of absolutely following long words at any time could not ease his expression this time.
It was King Hyeonjong’s comfort that made him step down.
“It will be okay.”
Phenomenon sighed without answering and eventually reluctantly sat down again.
King Hyeonjong was able to console him because he understood why the phenomenon reacted so strongly. This is not about qualifications. This is not to discuss disrespect for King Hyeonjong.
The current situation was that Baekcheon, who would now become a member of Gupailbang, was worried that he might say something that went against the will of the court and incur the wrath of the court.
“You’re not wrong.”
Hyeonjong nodded and asked the court for understanding.
“I’m sorry, manager. I know it’s not something you should do with a guest in front of you, but….”
“How can you say you’re a guest? Now, Hwasan and Shaolin are like one family, so don’t worry about it.”
“…thank you.”
Hyeonjong bowed his head towards the court and only then faced Baekcheon.
“Did you say you had something to tell me?”
“I wanted to ask you exactly.”
“okay. “Try it.”
Hyeonjong looked at Baekcheon with a slightly relaxed face.
Maybe this is better. If you can answer well and make them understand, it will be good, but if your answer is poor and you end up incurring their anger, there is nothing wrong with that either. Then it will be a little clearer who is responsible.
“Then, as the great disciple of Disciple Hwasan, I would like to ask you a question on behalf of the other Heavenly Demons.”
“Hmm.”
When Hyeonjong nodded, Baekcheon slowly opened his mouth.
“Jang Mun-in, do you think it is right for Cheon Woo-maeng to be with Gu Pail Bang?”
“It is true.”
“Then, my disciple, I dare to ask for the reason. When the lord makes a decision, the lords must follow that decision. So, wouldn’t you be entitled to at least know why you made that choice?”
“That’s a difficult question.”
Hyeonjong took in Baekcheon and everyone behind him at a glance. Those who are watching him with complicated eyes.
“Because what the manager said was not wrong.”
“It’s a good thing that it’s not wrong. But I don’t think it can be the complete reason.”
“okay. I see.”
Hyeonjong took a moment to gather his thoughts. And then he opened his mouth again.
“It’s because I sympathized with the idea that saving even just one person is a great cause.”
“Cheon Yu-meng can also save more people.”
“It will be so. But Baekcheon. “For that to happen, doesn’t a lot of blood have to be shed?”
Hyeonjong, who was silent for a moment, spoke.
“In order to carry out the will of Cheon Woo-maeng, we must always take the lead and always run to dangerous places. What can be achieved in that way will not be worthless. Rather, it will be infinitely more important and precious. But… can we say that the price of blood shed for that is small?”
“I can’t say that.”
“okay. I think so too. That’s why I just tried to find a way to shed as little blood as possible.”
“If we could choose for ourselves, we would set the price for that blood. But if you follow someone else’s orders, you cannot decide the price yourself.”
“That is why we confirmed and reconfirmed the true intentions of the host. And just because we’re in a group room doesn’t mean we have to completely follow the room leader’s orders, right?”
Hyeonjong added, shaking his head.
“I will protect. And you will save. “That is my mission and I must fulfill it for the rest of my life.”
Baekcheon nodded.
“Then, Jang Mun-in, do you think that is right?”
Baekcheon brought up the question that Hyeonjong was endlessly conflicted about.
“…I don’t know.”
Hyeonjong shook his head with a sad face.
“It is very difficult to decide between right and wrong. So just try to do the best you can. “It may seem frustrating and insufficient to you.”
Baekcheon quietly nodded.
“Then what do you plan to do about the things we will not be able to protect because we protect what we have?”
“….” “The blood we do not spill returns to someone else’s blood. “If we, who have been taught to learn about the cause and agreement and carry it out, must turn a blind eye to the blood and sacrifice ourselves, what value is there in protecting it?”
Hyeonjong closed his eyes.
This was what I most wanted to hear.
In order to save more people, we must turn our attention to those who are dying. How contradictory is that? In the end, saying I would follow the leader was not that different from saying I would follow the contradiction.
When Hyeonjong opened his eyes and saw Baekcheon’s eyes, a sigh flowed from his mouth.
If you put your mind to it, you might be able to get around it somehow. But he is a volcanic man. I didn’t want to tell lies in front of my student’s eyes like that.
“Baekcheon.”
“yes.”
“You are just as important to me as the people I have to protect.”
“….”
“You and the other kids volcano. And everyone who participated in Cheonwoomaeng…”
Hyeonjong’s voice showed deep regret. “
Yes. I said so. I taught you that. You have to be willing to risk your life for that agreement. But… I’m sorry. “I am such a bad person that I can’t even keep the words I say.”
“Jang Mun-in….”
“I don’t have the courage to watch you carry out your agreement through death and praise you for doing a good job. “I just hope that at least one more person survives and does more in the future.”
“….”
“So curse at me. Blame me. “This happened entirely because of my fault.”
Baekcheon’s face hardened. Hyeonjong shook his head with a slightly tired face.
“If that’s your answer, then just step away. “Isn’t it rude to make the host wait too long?”
“Then let me ask you one last question.”
“…What is it?”
“If Jang Mun-in were just a disciple of Hwasan and not Jang Mun-in of Hwasan, would he have turned his attention to the dying people?”
Hyeonjong kept his mouth shut. I opened my lips several times to answer, but in the end I couldn’t say anything.
Baekcheon said as if he had already heard the answer there.
“All right.”
“no. no. Baekcheon, I….”
“That’s not it, Jang Mun-in.”
A look of puzzlement flashed across Hyeonjong’s eyes for a moment. No?
“I knew for sure. Jang Moon-in is not wrong.”
“….”
“The position of a scholar should never be the same as that of a mere disciple. The decision that Jang Moon-in made for Hwasan and Cheon Woo-maeng is not wrong. “No one can deny that.”
“Baekcheon….”
“I just knew. Even though no one is wrong, the decisions we make can be different. “Because each person’s position is different.”
A few people who understood what he said nodded with heavy faces.
I don’t know what Baekcheon’s intention was to lead this conversation, but I don’t think anyone who heard this conversation would be able to criticize Hyeonjong.
Hyeonjong looked somewhere far away with eyes full of regret. Baekcheon said calmly.
“I think I am very fortunate that Jang Mun-in is the Hwasan Jang-mun.”
“…Thank you.”
This was when Hyeonjong, with a bitter smile, was about to bite him. Baekcheon asked another question.
“Jang Moon-in. Was the decision made by Jangmun-in a decision made by Hwasan’s Jangmun? Or is this a decision you made as the leader of the Cheonwoo Alliance?”
“…It’s both. “No one was neglected.”
“All right. “Everything has been answered.”
Baekcheon bowed his head towards Hyeonjong.
At that moment, Hyeonjong saw. The feeling of ‘resignation’ flashes on the faces of those who were unable to control their dissatisfaction and those who were unable to control the emotions boiling inside them.
Even though I couldn’t accept this decision happily, I ultimately accepted it. This appearance was created by none other than Baekcheon.
‘…Baekcheon.’
Has Baekcheon grown so much before we knew it? For a moment, it seemed as if a ray of light entered Hyeonjong’s heart, which had been filled with heavy darkness.
‘Okay, this is it.’
As long as he can protect these children, there is nothing he cannot do. So you can move forward with confidence.
But that was right then.
Baekcheon straightened his back and faced Hyeonjong directly.
“So…”
“Hmm?”
At that moment, Baekcheon’s appearance seemed much larger in Hyeonjong’s eyes.
“It is not appropriate to discuss the great and small affairs of Cheon Woo-maeng, but since it is not a situation to discuss timing, I would like to make a request to Jang Mun-in as a great disciple of Lee Great Disciple Baek Cheon Hwasan.”
“…Cheong? “What was that?”
“Jangmun-in.”
The son-in-law suddenly became quiet.
Even those who were just watching the situation held their breath as they sensed that something unusual was about to happen. Their eyes were solely focused on Baekcheon, who was sitting opposite Hyeonjong.
“I dare to ask you as a great disciple of Huashan.”
Even in the midst of everyone’s attention, Baekcheon spoke confidently with clear eyes and a voice that did not waver even an inch.
“Please appoint your disciple as the chieftain of Hwasan.”
The voice fell like thunder, breaking the breathtaking silence.
