Episode 1457 Probably not at best. (2)
Mountain peaks soar toward the cloudy sky. A place with a winding path of heavenly beauty. A man was silently looking at the mountain peaks that the world called Mt. Tianzi.
His gaze turned to a long peak rising through the clouds.
The sight of a mountain reaching above the clouds is not that rare. Nevertheless, the reason it looks so different is probably because that sharp mountain peak looks like a spear piercing the sky.
That’s why some call this land that. A place where the earth, suppressed by the sky, lifted up its sword. It is the land of reverse mind.
The lieutenants watched from behind as Hu Jiaming stood against the picturesque Zhangjiajie backdrop. There was anxiety on their faces.
“⋯⋯Why did you camp here?”
“therefore.”
After the confrontation in Nanjing, Hu Jiaming had been moving towards Sichuan, but he has not moved since he reached Zhangjiajie. No, it’s not like they stopped moving, they even started deploying troops.
Of course, there is no problem with taking a break for a while. Keeping up the pace even during a break is something that should be praised, not suspected.
But what is strange is that it has already been a day since they camped here. It is by no means a long time, but in the current situation, it can be compared to gold. Such time was wasted in vain in this Zhangjiajie world.
“…Shouldn’t we go to Sacheon as soon as possible?”
“Of course you should. “Lien Zhou is occupying Sichuan and Yunnan…”
The deputies faced each other. No matter how much I thought about it, the priority was to get to Sacheon as quickly as possible right now, and there was no way the military man, Hu Ga-myeong, did not know what they knew. That was the problem.
Then why on earth is Hu Jiaming spending his time in a place like this?
One of them, who was looking at Hu Jiaming’s back with anxious eyes, opened his slightly trembling lips.
“Maybe…”
“If you don’t have the confidence to handle it, just shut your mouth.”
The words that were flowing out were stopped in a hurry.
gulp.
However, someone swallowed dryly, as if even the meaning could not be erased. There was a sense of tension.
‘The soldier…’
Everyone knows it. Because they are adjutants who assist in military warfare.
The current family name is not just military. He is now holding in his hands a military power worth half of the Sapaeryeon.
Of course, a strong military power does not mean absolute command power like military power.
However, the lieutenants who had seen the numerous incidents that had occurred in Sapa could not help but assume one situation.
One of the adjutants who had been watching opened his mouth as if he had made up his mind.
“That can’t be possible. “What kind of person is the soldier?”
“Of course it is. But… that’s not what’s important.”
“⋯⋯What are you talking about?”
“Are you asking this because you really don’t know?”
The deputies all closed their mouths again.
Of course they know. That no one has different feelings from the beginning. What he has looked like so far has no meaning. What matters is what choice you make at that moment. There is only one.
“And… you guys know, right?”
No one answers. But no one knew.
What did Hu Jiamyeong go through from Haenam to here? And what kind of answer did Jang Il-so give to the question of his nickname?
What would it be like for them?
Even after going through all that, can you truly trust and follow Jang Il-so as before? Even after painstakingly confirming the fact that a nickname is a ‘means’ and can be discarded at any time?
If it were them…
“Don’t think about it.”
A strategist is someone who, when they know something, examines its possibilities first. When they tried to naturally start calculating in their heads, someone roughly grabbed them.
“There is no point in discussing it among ourselves. “If there is something you don’t understand, you can ask the soldier directly.”
The person who spoke took a step forward. The remaining people followed him and approached Hu Jiaming, feeling half-pushed.
Although it was not that far away, it felt like a thousand miles to them.
Eventually, those who arrived within a stone’s throw of Hu Jia Ming looked at each other. After a brief exchange of glances, one of the adjutants opened his mouth.
“That… soldier.”
“⋯⋯.”
“Aren’t you going to Sichuan?”
There was no answer back. Hu Jiaming just stared at the peak in silence like the first time. The faces of the lieutenants became increasingly hard.
It’s really a nickname…
“What if I don’t go?”
And at that moment, a question that seemed to pierce the heart flowed from Hu Jiaming’s mouth.
“yes?”
“What are you going to do if you don’t go?”
Hu Jiaming slowly looked back at them. The adjutants trembled involuntarily as their faces were as hard as if they were armored in iron armor. A cold gaze swept over them. Those eyes that seemed to have no human heart gave an indescribable sense of intimidation and tension.
“Answer me.”
The lieutenants swallowed dry saliva.
The person who has the authority to control half of the Sapae-ryeon refuses to join the group. Could that mean two things?
One of them, seeing the cold eyes of Hu Jiaming, spoke in a trembling voice.
“Old military. How…”
“Say it again.”
“⋯⋯.”
“If I don’t move from here and have no intention of going to Sichuan, what will you do?”
It was a little clearer than the first question I asked. Unless you are an idiot, you cannot fail to know its meaning. Especially if you are a strategist who decides the fate of an army.
‘I really…’
It felt like the blood in my body was cooling all at once.
Have never thought about it. There’s no way I could even think about it. But now that the question has been asked and this has been said, they too have to make a decision.
Whichever one you choose, you will have to risk your life.
What should I do?
While everyone was confused in the face of extreme conflict, one person violently knelt down on the spot.
“I will just follow the military.”
Hu Jiaming’s eyes narrowed slightly.
“⋯⋯Follow me? “What does that mean?”
“It’s literally like that! “If the military decides what to do, I will just follow it.”
It was a clever remark. A strange silence fell. Everyone focused all their attention on Hu Jiaming without moving a single hair.
And at that moment, a very rare smile appeared on Hu Jiaming’s lips.
“That’s not a bad answer.”
A chill ran down the spines of the lieutenants. Don’t those words seem to reveal Hu Jiaming’s thoughts?
‘Are you really a soldier…?’
It was difficult to readily accept. But now is not the time to look for answers. Isn’t it clear that if you reply late, your life will be diminished the longer you are late?
“I am…”
Just as one of the adjutants was about to open his mouth.
“Military!”
Someone’s loud shout fell between them.
“Ryo Lianju! “Ryeonju is coming!”
“what?”
The deputies, with their eyes wide open, screamed in embarrassment. When it comes to Yeonju, it means Jang Il-so. But why does Jang Il-so come here?
Has the household name been reported separately?
No, it has never been like that. While they came from Nanjing to here, they were not separated from Hu Jiaming for even a single moment. But how did Ryeonju know about coming here?
“What do you mean! I can’t believe Ryeonju is coming here! “Nonsense!”
“It’s over there!”
The eyes of the lieutenants moved hurriedly. There was indeed a group coming towards this place. As it got closer, the color became clearer.
A sound like a pain came out.
“Lord Ryeo…”
It can’t be Jang Il-so.
Of course, it has already been proven in Nanjing that Jang Il-so is not the only person who would dress up like that, but is there anyone in the world who would dare to imitate Jang Il-so without permission in the place where the Sapae-ryeon resides?
The lieutenants looked at Hu Jiaming with puzzled faces.
“Military… “Ryeonju…”
If it hadn’t been right after I heard something I shouldn’t have heard from Hu Jiaming, I might have welcomed this situation. But not now. Great confusion swept over them.
However, Ho Ji-myeong stared at the approaching Jang Il-so with eyes that showed no particular emotional change.
“You came just in time.”
“⋯⋯.”
“I ask you, whose orders do you listen to?”
“⋯⋯old military?”
“Answer me.”
The deputies quickly looked at each other. But the answers they should and could give were already decided.
“Of course… it’s a military order.”
“Then that’s it.”
Hu Jiaming slowly moved his feet to greet Jang Ilso.
‘No way…’
The deputies stared at the scene, unable to breathe properly.
The difference in military strength was noticeable. Those led by Jang Il-so are all the elite of the elite, but their numbers are small.
On the other hand, the army here, which brought the Black Demon, the remaining Maninbang, and the Chinese and medium-sized factions gathered in Nanjing, was so large that it could easily overwhelm those led by Jang Il-so.
gulp.
I heard someone swallowing dryly. It’s unlikely to happen, but just in case… What if the household name really makes up its mind?
So what happens?
Jerk. Jerk.
Hu Jiaming stopped there after only a few steps.
Jang Il-so, who slowly approached, also stood at a considerable distance from Hu Ji-myeong.
In the silence, Jang Il-so’s eyes stared at Hu Jia-myeong and those standing behind him. Strangely enough, the people stationed here were setting up their positions as if they were targeting him.
As if he could rush in at any moment as soon as he gets his name.
Jang Il-so’s eyes briefly fell on the peaks that seemed to pierce the sky, and then they turned back to Hu Jia-myeong. To Ho Ga-myeong, who looks at him with an expression that doesn’t tell what he’s thinking.
“…I keep asking, Ga-myeong.”
Jang Il-so glared at Ho Ga-myeong with grim eyes.
“Why didn’t you come to Sacheon?”
Ho Jiamyeong just looked at Jang Ilso without answering. Then Jang Il-so’s face twisted slightly.
“Can’t you hear me?”
“⋯⋯Did you ask why?”
Finally, Hu Jiaming answered in a firm voice.
“It’s surprising, Lord Ryeon.”
“Hmm?”
“Do you need to ask me why? I’m sure you’ve already guessed it. “Wasn’t it the same before?”
“⋯⋯.”
“No matter what I do, won’t you use me accordingly? “Then is there really a need for a report?”
The corner of Jang Il-so’s mouth twitches clearly at Hu Ga-myeong’s answer.
“Is that… your answer?”
“So that doesn’t work?”
Hu Jiaming looked at Jang Ilso with emotionless eyes.
There was a lot of tension.
Those watching Hu Jiaming right behind them were unable to breathe and were trembling. It seemed like a sharp scream would break this silence at any moment and destroy everything they knew.
And at that very moment.
“Keu…”
A groaning sound came out of Jang Il-so’s mouth.
“It’s not that it can’t be done, but shouldn’t you still report it? “What a bother.”
Jang Il-so grumbled somewhat exaggeratedly and shook his head.
The deputies were momentarily dumbfounded by the behavior, which was completely unsuitable for the situation. Hu Jiaming’s mouth opened calmly.
“I thought you would come anyway.”
“Tsk tsk. Is it inflexible or too flexible? Anyway, it’s a problem.”
“for a moment.”
“hmm?”
At that time, Hu Jia-myeong briefly apologized and looked back at his adjutant who said he would follow him first. The adjutant’s face turned pale as he was placed in front of Hu Jiaming’s cold gaze. He, too, sensed his fate.
“Old military!”
Paaaaat!
The force released by Ho Ga-myeong cut off the adjutant’s head without any chance. Red blood spurted from the cross section and scattered in all directions.
Jang Il-so frowned.
“⋯⋯tsk. “It’s too much for a congratulatory gun.”
“sorry. “It’s just…”
“done. “There must be a reason.”
Jang Il-so waved his hand exasperatedly.
This is something that should never have been allowed in the first place. No one in the world would dare to act like this in front of Jang Il-so. Jang Il-so will also never tolerate this.
However, if the person who did the act is a pseudonym, it is a different story.
They don’t even listen to the reason. If the person who committed this rudeness is a pseudonym. Only Hu Jiaming can act like this in front of Jang Ilso.
“I’d like to meet you, my military nickname, Lord Ryeon.”
Hu Jiaming got down on one knee and bowed his head deeply.
At that moment, everyone here realized.
Who is the person standing in front of them and who is the true ruler of this scam. Everyone in the Sapaeryeon, who was behind Ho Ga-myeong, knelt down towards Jang Il-so.
“See you Lord Lian!”
It was a voice so powerful that it felt like the ground was shaking.
Jang Il-so smiled slightly at the sight and approached Hu Ji-myeong. And as soon as he got within a stone’s throw, he grabbed Hu Jiaming’s shoulder tightly.
“You seem to be quite dissatisfied inside. “I see you doing something you don’t normally do.”
“⋯⋯Can I tell you something?”
“Okay. done. If I were to complain, I would have to listen to it for three days and nights. “Just bury it forever.”
Jang Il-so’s eyes briefly landed on the body of the person lying dead. A sneer appeared on his red lips.
“Dreams should be dreamed in proportion.”
His low voice painted a cold picture in a world full of heat.
