Episode 911 There is no such thing as a fight. (1)
“Chat water!”
“They are enemies!”
The huge ship was bound to attract attention.
The faces of people who saw the huge black ship adjacent to Maehwa Island instantly turned pale.
Of course, an enemy is not someone who carelessly kills or harms those who seem to be known to them.
Just as bandits do not bother to come down the mountain and raid private houses, the bandits also do not touch those who set foot on land. That was an iron rule that the bandits followed in order to survive.
But no matter how much it is, they are outnumbered!
The sight of enemy forces occupying Maehwa Island, which we had been passing by until now, was enough to scare everyone.
“Is it really okay for me to be like this?”
“Why is the volcano aiding and abetting this? “If you retreat like this, Maehwa Island will really fall into their hands, right?”
“…Is it possible to do business?”
There was only one reason why people did not run away immediately after seeing that scene.
This is because most of the people here now are merchants. Most of those who used Maehwa Island and those who populated the cities adjacent to Maehwa Island were merchants and their relatives.
And the rest are people who came to do business with those merchants, that is, people who will have to find a way to make a living again if they run away from here.
Abandoning your home is easier said than done. So I have no choice but to stamp my feet like this.
“I think it’s coming this way?”
“what?”
Everyone’s eyes widened at someone’s shout.
As expected, the ship docked at Maehwa Island slowly turned its bow and headed toward the dock.
“What do we do? Should I run away now?”
“What else are we going to do if we run away? If we can’t do business anyway, won’t we all starve to death? In that case, it would be better to endure and die.”
“Would a living person have a spider web in their mouth? “But I still have to eat to survive.”
“I can’t go. “You guys go.”
Those who had an idea had already removed the items from the warehouse. But even so, I couldn’t leave this place easily.
There might not be much to worry about for merchants who can sustain themselves in Gangbuk, but it is no exaggeration to say that for those who make a living through trade with Gangnam, everything is at stake on Maehwa Island.
“Let’s listen to this first. “Isn’t it a rule for enemy forces not to touch people on land?”
“You fucking believe that? Have you forgotten that a village near the water was devastated by the actions of a group of enemy bastards?”
“But…”
“The Safa guys’ rule is that if you wear it on your ear, it’s an earring, and if you wear it on your nose, it’s a nose ring. “How can something that changes as it pleases become a principle?”
“Then what should we do?”
Even as the monks were struggling to figure out what to do, the huge black ship was getting closer and closer to the dock.
Soon, the ship slowly reduced its speed and began to dock at the dock.
gulp.
There was silence for a moment. The sound of someone swallowing dry saliva sounded like thunder.
A group of people dressed in blue jumpsuits suddenly jumped from a boat so high that it was doubtful whether they could even stand on their own feet. And then they rushed over at once and occupied the area around the dock.
“Stay back!”
“Unless you want to step back and have your head cut off!”
The merchants were frightened by the threats from the enemies and hastily retreated.
“Oh no, wait a minute. “I have one question…”
“You idiot!”
In the meantime, when one of the merchants did not back down and tried to speak steadily, one of the enemies was momentarily moved and lifted up Amiza.
But right before the merchant’s neck was pierced.
“Noooooom!”
A thunderous roar erupted. The enemy holding the Amiza froze like a stone on the spot.
“I am…”
A man slowly appeared on the deck of a tall ship.
Long black beard and majestic physique.
Just by looking at the black long sleeve with the golden dragon engraved on it, one could guess the man’s identity.
“Hey, Black Dragon King.”
Light poured from the Black Dragon King’s two bewildered eyes.
He was naturally of a grand stature and possessed a countenance sufficient to intimidate people. This person was so angry that some of those watching the scene lost strength in their legs and collapsed on the spot.
“I would have told you not to touch people.”
“Oh, Black Dragon King. “I just…”
“You bastard!”
The Black Dragon King jumped off the boat with a thud and slowly approached the enemy. And all of a sudden, I grabbed him by the collar.
“Save me…”
“Cool your head and come back!”
The Black Dragon King picked up the enemy with one hand and threw it away.
The enemy flew through the air at once and fell into the middle of the Yangtze River, screaming. After hearing the splashing noise, silence fell.
‘A person to buy…’
‘Is that human power?’
The merchants stared at the Black Dragon King with their mouths open, unable to believe what they had just seen.
“hmm!”
The Black Dragon King glared at his surroundings. Fortunately, the people he was looking at were not merchants but enemies.
“I say it again. Anyone who hurts people here will definitely pay the price. Whoever strikes a person will cut off his arm, and whoever cuts off a person will cut off his head. And whoever kills a person will be made into a body that can neither die nor live, so that it can fill the stomachs of the Yangtze River fish!”
“yes! “I will keep this in mind!”
The Black Dragon King finally nodded as if he was satisfied.
“From now on, this place will be managed by our water department. Everything else will go back to how it was before!”
One of the merchants who had been oppressed by the force mustered up courage and hesitantly raised his hand. My whole face was covered in cold sweat.
“What?”
“Oh, Black Dragon King. “Do you mean… that we can use Maehwa Island like before?”
“Yes!”
The Black Dragon King shouted in a loud voice for everyone to hear.
“In the name of the Black Dragon King, I declare that there will be no looting within this Plum Island! “We will protect you!”
“Then the usage fee is….”
“Hmm.”
The Black Dragon King frowned.
Unlike Lim So-byeong, who jumped at the mention of money with his eyes lit up, the Black Dragon King was still displeased with the idea of talking about money out of his mouth.
One of the enemies, guessing what was going on, quickly opened his mouth.
“The Black Dragon King said double the existing usage fee. “People have changed, so of course money should also change!”
The merchants swallowed their saliva and nodded.
Double that is an acceptable amount. Of course, there were people who were dissatisfied, but dissatisfaction should be expressed by looking at the person. No one dared to bargain in front of the Black Dragon King.
If you try to bargain clumsily to save a few pennies, you may end up having to bargain with your life.
“good.”
The Black Dragon King pointed forward with his chin.
“From now on, this city is also the domain of the eighteen Yangtze River Rivers. Anyone who wants to stay or do business here will have to pay taxes on the waterway!”
“yes!”
The bandits rushed forward to take over the city.
Some people, seeing that scene, were relieved that the waterway had guaranteed their safety. Someone also lamented the fact that the fee for using Maehwado Island had doubled, and someone doubted whether Surochae’s words could be trusted.
However, surprisingly, there were not many people who understood that all of this meant Sapaeryun’s first expansion into Gangbuk.
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“The ditch has taken over the oral cavity.”
The prayer beads, which were slowly spinning, suddenly stopped in my hand.
The closed eyes of the courtroom narrowed.
“…Did you say it was an occupation?”
“Yes, boss. To be exact, it’s not Gugang, but a new city built next to it, but the country hasn’t decided on a name yet…” “
People used to call that place Maehwado.”
“yes. “That’s right, boss.”
The court quickly nodded and the court bit its lip slightly.
“It was just a day ago that I heard that Nokrim was leaving Maehwa Island. But Surochae took over Maehwado in one day?”
“…yes.”
“Hwasan…. Wasn’t it that Green Forest gave a hint to Sapaeryeon? Otherwise….”
“I’m not sure about that. But considering the nature of the volcano…”
“…I guess so.”
The court closed its eyes.
It is said that when the spirit of doubt rises, suspicion begins to creep into everything, and even that seemed to have shaken my rationality for a moment. Even if everyone in the world deals with Sapaeryeon, I know that Hwasan alone cannot do so…
“…How far has Surochae advanced?”
“By crossing the river…”
Beopgye trails off. The court’s face turned cold.
“So you’re saying you crossed over to Gangbuk.”
“It appears so, boss.”
“…They didn’t just come over temporarily, they occupied it and declared it as their territory.”
The court’s eyes suddenly darkened.
“Bangjang. “Isn’t this the SPA’s declaration of expansion into Gangbuk?”
“no.”
“…yes?”
The court shook its head and answered firmly.
“It’s not a scam. “It must have been Surochae’s solo action.”
“How…”
Beopgye, who was about to ask why he thought that way, quickly closed his mouth. The fact that the court, as well as others, speaks with such confidence clearly means that there is a reason.
“But wouldn’t it be different to others?”
The court did not answer this question either. This is because he also knows that what the legal world says is right.
As long as Surochae belongs to the Sapaeryeon, this act will be recognized as Sapaeryeon’s advance into Gangbuk.
And since that land is Gangbuk, it has nothing to do with the Gangnam non-aggression pact that has suppressed the old faction so far.
“You’re so stupid…”
The court gritted its teeth softly.
Why don’t you know?
Until now, the old faction has been criticized for causing the Yangtze River Disaster. Those who have been watching the old faction will demand an answer from the old faction regarding this incident.
They are asking you to clarify whether the reason you did not cross the Yangtze River was really to keep the treaty, or if it was because you were afraid of the Sapae-ryeon.
And the nine factions and the five major families had no choice but to respond to that demand.
‘This is something we cannot back down from.’
It doesn’t matter what their will is. In order for them to be proud of themselves as a political faction that protects the spirit of Gangho against the Sapae-Ryun, they must punish those who invaded Gangbuk.
‘But will the punishment really end in punishment?’
If an all-out war with Surochae breaks out, Sapaeryeon will eventually move as well. If that happens, the fire will inevitably spread quickly.
“This guy is so stupid… he’s calling me out of greed that doesn’t matter. “This fake peace is better than war.”
After a long period of agony, a person’s name came out of the court’s mouth.
“… Cheongmyeong.”
“Bar manager?”
“haha. Hwasan Sword Association… Hwasan!”
Crack.
The prayer beads in my hand split with a crackling sound.
The court knows.
All of this came from the movement of volcanoes.
However, because of their contribution in protecting Maehwa Island and stabilizing Hubei over the past three years, Shaolin and the Gu Sect cannot point out anything about Chun Yu-maeng’s actions.
“Bangjang….”
“Put a flue in the Gupa and Odaesae. “Gather in Shaolin right now.”
“There is only one clan…”
“All clans.”
“But the head of the clan…”
“Didn’t I tell you that they are all of my clans?”
As the court’s voice grew louder, the legal community quickly nodded.
“I will.”
“Hurry.”
“yes!”
After the court quickly left, the court looked down at its hands. I saw a prayer beads that was badly cracked.
“haha.”
A hollow laugh escaped his mouth.
“There is no such thing as a fight. Heh heh heh heh heh heh heh heh!”
A loud laughter spread coldly throughout the dark Shaolin.
