Episode 1376 The preparations are now complete. (1)
“Lord. It is said that Surochae attacked Gugang, burned the entire ship, and then retreated.”
One of the beggars who had been secretly following the luxurious four-horse carriage moving east from the headquarters frowned at the report.
“A boat?”
“That’s right.”
“Those guys… “It looks like you really want to give it a try.”
I was expecting it.
Openness prioritizes information coming from the field above all else. This is because we know that no matter how brilliant a person analyzes information, the atmosphere that can only be felt at the scene cannot be conveyed.
The instinct of an odorless dog familiar with the ‘sense of the scene’ was crying out. Their movements are by no means simple bravado.
The ferocious energy that threatens to explode at any moment is vividly conveyed even to this distant place.
“How do I do this?”
“⋯⋯What should I do?”
“Woah, this is Gangnam, right? “If there really was a war, we would all be beheaded in an instant, so shouldn’t we escape quickly now?”
Suha’s face turned pale, as if he was really nervous. The odorless dog’s facial muscles twitched.
“Since when did it become natural for beggars to run away out of fear for their lives?”
“That’s not it…”
“And you are still a member of the open Black Army?”
As nervous and angry reprimands poured in, the beggar who had been making a fuss lowered his head as if he had no shame.
“I’m sorry…”
“Tsk.”
Muchwigae briefly clicked his tongue and turned his head in disapproval, looking at the main group of Sapaeryun moving calmly.
‘Running away?’
Where do you run away? The moment we lose track of them, Gangbuk will no longer be a safe land.
Safety is not guaranteed simply by crossing the river. As long as that Jang Il-so moves, no place in the world is safe anymore.
So, you must never lose sight of their whereabouts.
Tracking their movements even at the risk of one’s life is the mission of the ‘Black Five’ and at the same time, it is his mission as the leader of the Black Five.
The Odorless Dog, who was lost in thought, started laughing without realizing it.
‘Besides, do they really not know we’re being tracked?’
You probably know. There is no way that Jang Il-so, who holds the whole world in his hands and plays with it, does not know that he is being tracked. Perhaps the reason why Mu Chwi Gae and his subordinates are still alive is because Jang Il So has no intention of hiding his movements.
Therefore, there is no point in running away from here.
“My lord! “They’re stopping!”
“Get down low!”
When Muchwigae lowered his slightly raised hand, his subordinates fell flat on the ground and hid themselves. Only their tense eyes were visible through the rising reeds.
‘what?’
The Muchwigae lowered its body and pushed internal energy into its eyes.
There’s no reason for them to stop now. Because nothing in particular appeared.
What does that mean?
The Odorless Dog’s eyes instinctively turned to the carriage in the center of the group. It was an extravagant carriage pulled by four white horses.
The carriage door, which had been closed until now, finally began to open.
The moment it saw the fluttering red fur, the odorless dog unconsciously forgot to breathe.
‘Jang Ilso!’
Even though it was a street where people looked like ants, I could recognize who he was. Although there are as many people as grains of sand in the world, only one person would dare to walk around dressed like that.
Defeated Jang Il-so. He, the ark of all people and the leader of the Sapae-ryeon, has finally revealed himself.
When Jang Il-so came out, everyone traveling with the carriage knelt at once and showed respect.
Goosebumps ran down the back of the odorless dog.
Isn’t this a sight that can never be seen in political factions?
Neither the master of Shaolin, who is said to be at the pinnacle of the world’s unrivaled writings, nor the long master of the shaman, who is said to be the North Head of Taoism in the world, receive such respect from anyone. You shouldn’t accept it.
There are only two people in the world who can receive such a courtesy: the emperor, the master of the world, and Jang Il-so, the emperor of Gangnam.
The smellless dog bit his lip tightly.
No matter how powerful people live a life a few steps away from the world, commoners should not dare to show themselves like that. That was disloyalty to the emperor and blindness to power. It was also something that those who called themselves political factions should be most wary of.
But even so… The Odorless Dog couldn’t deny that his heart trembled at that sight. Even if he dies, he can’t say it out loud, but isn’t the image that Jang Il-So is showing now the image he has longed for even in his dreams?
“That guy…”
“Shh!”
Mu-chwi-gae blocked the mouth of the subordinate who was trying to say something.
Of course, even if they were not Jang Il-so but Jang Il-so’s grandfather, they would definitely not be discovered on this street as they had expertly mastered the art of hiding, but there is no harm in being careful in everything.
‘What are you trying to do?’
Mu-chwi-gae watched the activities of the Sapae-ryeon with nervous eyes.
At that time, Jang Il-so indicated something with a hand gesture. As soon as his soft hand gestures were over, some of those who were kneeling quickly jumped up and ran somewhere.
‘What⋯⋯?’
The odorless dog opened its eyes wide.
If some of them had moved during the movement, Muchwigae would have divided his subordinates and had them follow those who were moving. But in a situation like this, he can’t react carelessly.
“Great Great Lord…”
No matter how good they are at tracking them, it is impossible to catch up to them late against unmanned soldiers of that size. Especially if you have to follow while hiding.
But the situation did not end there.
Every time Jang Il-so made a gesture, a group of people disappeared before their eyes.
The phrase “open your eyes and cut your nose” probably refers to times like these. The smellless dog eventually couldn’t control his anger and started swearing.
“Damn…”
At that time, Jang Il-so, who had finished giving instructions, turned around without hesitation.
The moment the breathless dog was about to let out the breath it had been holding, Jang Il-so suddenly calmly looked in their direction.
thud!
My heart sank. The smellless dog instinctively plunged its head deeper. As if I had to avoid those eyes even if I had to dig into the ground.
‘Did anyone notice?’
I thought they might have guessed that they were being tracked, but they knew for sure where it was?
That can’t be possible. No one in the world can trace their whereabouts from this distance. This is absolutely impossible.
Cold sweat broke out. He thought while taking a deep breath. But I couldn’t bear to raise my head. His body didn’t listen to him. It just burrowed into the ground endlessly, like a rabbit trying to avoid the gaze of a wolf.
The thick smell of dirt, grass, and damp, stale sweat kept coming into my nose. How much time has passed like that?
“The giants are on the move again.”
Only after hearing a trembling voice behind him did the odorless dog suddenly wake up and return to reality. When he realized what a disgrace he had shown, he let go of the grass he was clutching in his hands and raised his upper body.
The carriage with its doors tightly closed and the escort group were moving as if nothing had happened.
The smellless dog was momentarily speechless. I felt like I had been completely fooled, but surprisingly, I wasn’t even angry. By nature, you can only take out your anger on someone who is your equal.
He is the leader of the open black five.
Although he had a stature that would not be ignored anywhere in the world, all he could do now was feel relieved that he had survived. I shivered at the feeling of the sweat running down my spine.
“What should I do with the loan? Do you track it?”
“⋯⋯Tracking?”
For a moment, laughter came out as if the wind had gone out.
“Leave it alone. “They just report to the headquarters and then chase after the headquarters.”
“But…”
“What do you think you’ll find out if you follow along?”
When there was no answer, a self-deprecating sound appeared in the Odorless Dog’s mouth.
“Don’t be reckless and make sure to chase after them.”
“yes.”
The odorless dog bit its lip. His eyes were fixed on the small, square window of the carriage. That small window allows you to look out from the inside, but it would be very difficult to see in from the outside.
Now Jang Il-so is looking at the world through that small window. However, as he sees this wide world with his own two eyes, he cannot catch up with Jang Il-so’s vision at all.
‘Even if I can’t see it with my eyes, I will follow your steps. ‘No matter what it takes.’
The look in the eyes of the odorless dog staring at the carriage seemed lifeless at first glance.
A dazzling white carriage and red balloons flying in all directions.
The center of the world at this moment was clearly that tiny carriage.
❀ ❀ ❀
Tak.
The carriage door closed tightly.
“They say it’s very inconvenient if you don’t have a pseudonym. I have to give even such trivial instructions myself… Tsk tsk.”
Jang Il-so, who lamented peacefully, lay down diagonally on the soft bedding. His languid movements were full of annoyance.
He slowly grabbed the liquor bottle and glass on the table and filled them.
Even though the carriage was shaking quite a bit, the clear liquid stretched steadily and filled the small glass. A strong scent spread deep inside the narrow carriage.
widely.
Jang Il-so, who put down the bottle, lay down diagonally and looked down at the glass sloshing with alcohol. The liquor, which stirred every time the carriage moved, soon became quiet without a single movement.
There was a gloomy aura in the bright eyes that were looking at the glass. He drank slowly.
Savor the flavor spreading from your mouth to your stomach. Only then did Jang Il-so’s gaze turn to the small, square window of the carriage.
He mumbled, wiping his alcohol-soaked lips with his finger.
“It’s not difficult. “Yeah, it’s not difficult.”
It doesn’t matter if the world he can see from here is small.
If we can draw those who are watching into this small world, isn’t it like seeing the whole world through a small window?
One after another.
Everyone he was watching closely is gathering inside this small window.
Those who covet power, those who can’t let go of affection, those who blindly follow orders, and those pitiful people who are covered in abnormalities and groan.
“Hmm.”
I hear music in my ears. A drum sound so spectacular that it catches everyone’s attention. This is the sound that announces the beginning of a huge stage.
“Preparations… are now complete.”
Jang Il-so muttered as if he were talking to someone and slowly turned his head in the other direction. It was on the side of the wall of the carriage that had no windows.
The empty yet transparent eyes were directed somewhere south beyond the wall. On the one hand, it seemed like I hated it, and on the other hand, it seemed like I was hoping and longing for it.
“So welcome, Hwasan Sword Association. “Because the stage doesn’t start without the main character.”
A deep smile was drawn. His smile was as ominous as the red moon.
