cold.
No, it’s creepy.
Even the inspectors of the Namgung family, who knew the person named Namgung Dowi best, could not hide their embarrassment for a moment.
‘Lord Soga… … .’
There was never a time when I didn’t admit it. No matter what anyone says, Namgung Dowi is the legitimate ancestor of the Namgung family. Because he is the person who should lead the Namgung family after the Lion Sword Emperor Namgung.
However, the meaning of ‘recognition’ was clearly a little different from other times. The reason why the swordsmen of the Namgung family follow Namgung Do-wi is because they believe that he will always be able to become a swordsman comparable to the king of Namgung, not because the current Namgung Do-wi is someone worth following.
However, the momentum that Namgung Dowi was giving off right now was enough to destroy the perception of Namgung Se and the swordsmen.
An anticipation that feels like cutting your skin. And the huge feeling of intimidation that comes after that.
‘When on earth did Lord Soga become like this…? … .’
Even those who have trained with the sword of the Namgung family all their lives can’t help but admire it. Nangong Daowi was now giving off an energy reminiscent of the Nangong Emperor of the past.
“Sogaju… … .”
“Those who are dissatisfied should come forward.”
And from that mouth comes a voice that feels not only cold but even heartless. Those who were shivering at the sensation of the hairs on her entire body standing on end swallowed dry saliva and looked up at Namgung Island.
“Is there no one who can come forward?”
Nangong Daowi’s eyes scanned the surroundings. However, those who did not have the courage to look him in the eye were busy avoiding Namgungdowi’s eyes whenever his gaze touched them.
After seeing them all, Namgung Dowi’s eyes turn to the Namgung swordsman in front of him.
“Namgoongbi.”
“… … Yes, Lord Soga.”
“Did you say you were dissatisfied with Meng and Hwasan getting all the glory?”
“I am… … .”
Namgung Do-wi strikes again with an unwavering expression on his face.
“Are you so dissatisfied with them taking the glory that you otherwise would not have had?”
“… … .”
“no. Even if you are dissatisfied with that, is glory really that important when you are doing everything you can to fight that evil faction?”
“Lord Soga… … .”
“Stop talking like an idiot.”
Namgung Dowi changed this.
“We cannot re-establish Namgung’s name for glory or anything like that. The only way to rebuild Namgoong’s name is through skill. No matter how much fame we gain, if we cannot become as strong as the Namgung of the past, everything will become a sandcastle, and no matter how much we are criticized and ignored by the world, if we can surpass the Namgung of the past, the name of the Namgung will become brilliant again.”
At those words, Namgoongbi’s head bowed.
“If you’re going to obsess over meaningless things like glory, then use that time to swing your sword. A swordsman speaks only with his sword. “Isn’t that Namgung’s way?”
“… … That’s right, Lord Soga.”
“and!”
Although Namgungbi completely raised the white flag and surrendered, Namgungdowi seemed to have no intention of stopping at this point.
“At least if you are from the Namgung family, prove yourself as a person before proving yourself as a swordsman.”
“… … .”
Nangong Daowi glared at him with cold eyes.
“What would your father say if he saw you now?”
“… … .”
“I would rather be a proud human being in death than a human being who enjoys glory in life. “That is Namgung’s path, and it is the path my father walked.”
After hearing those words, the inspectors of Namgungse lowered their gaze.
Namgung Dowi, who had been coldly glancing at them, looks beyond them and at those who were watching this place. They too bowed their heads as soon as they made eye contact with Namgung Dowi.
After glaring at them once, Namgung Dowi walked away, leaving the Namgung family’s swordsmen at a loss as to what to do. After walking for a while, Tang Soso, who had been quietly following her, opened her mouth.
“Isn’t that too much?”
“… … “Do you think so?”
“A little bit.”
“Even animals know gratitude.”
“… … “Of course it is.”
Tang Soso looks back with slightly anxious eyes.
“I understand their frustration. You have to risk your life to fight, but it is a fight that you cannot have the glory of. … .”
In fact, anyone would be reluctant. Kang Ho-in are people who live to gain fame and glory. Because it would be like taking away the most important thing from them.
Of course, the opportunity for individuals to gain fame does not disappear, but for powerful people, the clan they belonged to was also an object that needed to raise its status.
At Tang Soso’s words, Namgung Dowi glances at her.
“It’s a little surprising.”
“What?”
“I thought, if it were the Dojo’s true nature, you would go on a rampage and tell them to peel off their shells right away?”
“… … “What kind of person do you think I am?”
“Rather than any human being… … .”
Namgung Do-wi filed a complaint.
Do it. It may be new, but as he has changed, the party office has also changed a lot. In the past, if it were a party office, they wouldn’t have given even a passing thought to other people’s positions.
It’s strange. At first glance, Cheongmyeong appears to be a very selfish person, but the more people around him, the more he puts himself down. That’s probably what’s interesting about Cheongmyeong.
“What the seal said is correct… … . That’s why it has to be done.”
“yes? “Why?”
“Because that’s what the Cheongmyeong Dojo most wants to get rid of right now.”
Tang Soso’s eyes are slightly filled with doubt.
“An honor?”
“yes. To be precise, it would be a structure in which one faction makes a contribution and gains fame.”
“… … hmm.”
“If you listen to what they said and the dojo’s response, Cheongmyeong dojo’s intentions are clear.”
Tang Xiaoxiao also nods as if he understands what Nangong Daowi said.
“You mean it’s dangerous.”
“yes. Especially against a defeated army.”
Tang Soso nods his head. There is no way that she would not understand her situation after hearing this. He is one of the most intelligent people in both Tang and Hwasan.
“So, even if we take into account some difficulties, we must make it happen. Even if sometimes there are conflicts with other clans beyond Namgung.”
“… … “Are you saying that Lord So is going to call himself a villain?”
“If necessary, yes. no… … “I will.”
Tang Soso sighed deeply.
“Honestly, it’s a bit strange for me to say this because I’m a disciple of Hwasan, but… … . I don’t understand at all. “Do you think there is a need for us to do good deeds, Nangong Sogaju?”
“Because it’s not just good for volcanoes.”
Nangong Daowi looked straight at Tang Xiaosu.
“This is not for the volcanoes, but for the rivers.”
“… … .”
It’s a straight argument. So I couldn’t refute it.
And at that moment, Nangung Dowi smiled slightly playfully.
“Isn’t this enough of an excuse to use?”
“yes?”
“Actually, I just want to do that. It would be nice to say that I want to pay off my debt, but… … “It’s also annoying to see someone who already has their head wrapped around taking on this kind of work.”
“… … “You mean the death penalty?”
“yes.”
Tang Xiaoxiao’s eyes become slightly strange.
It’s such a strange thing. The people inside the volcano are busy running away even if they see Cheongmyeong from a distance, but everyone who sees Cheongmyeong outside the volcano is anxious not to give him anything.
What is it about him that makes people like this?
“More than anything.”
“… … .”
Namgung Dowi raises his head and looks at Hwaeum. The city of Cheonwoo-maeng, created with his strength.
“Wouldn’t that allow me to be confident in front of that person? I just want to be an equal relationship. “He is not a pathetic human being who just enjoys what he has created.”
“… … .”
“At least to that extent, I will be able to re-establish a family called Namgung like the Cheongmyeong dojo. “If you try to live like that, wouldn’t you do half as much, if not more?”
“I by no means mean to disrespect Sogaju, but it is not half as easy as the death penalty.”
“I know. So, try hard.”
Nangung Dowi smiled.
“… … You look like you’re feeling pretty good, huh? “Who gets to take on all the troublesome work?”
“Do you see it that way?”
“yes.”
“hmm… … . “It will happen.”
Namgung Dowi nods his head as if he acknowledges it.
“Of course I can’t help but feel good. Until now, I have been making a lot of efforts to include us in everything that the Cheongmyeong Dojo does.”
“Not necessarily. “It helped me a lot.”
“Thank you for your words, but I know Namgung’s current situation best. “I know very well how much consideration Hwasan has given the Namgung family.”
“… … .”
It may have been a bit sensitive, but Nangong Dowi smiled brightly, showing no concern at all.
“But now that I have something I can do, something that only I can do, how could I not feel good?”
“… … “I guess I was wrong.”
“hmm? “What do you mean?”
“I thought Lord Soga had changed a little strangely, but now I see he has become much strange.”
“Is that so? Haha.”
Namgung Dowi opened his chest wide.
Clearly, the party was wrong. Now he was not only feeling pretty good, but very happy.
‘There is no way the dojo would allow a situation like this to happen.’
No matter how busy he is, he is not a person who will not control the shaking from below. Still, the fact that this situation was left alone means only one thing.
From the beginning, this was a role assigned to Namgung Do-wi.
For the first time, Cheongmyeong recognized him as not just a swordsman who used a sword, but as a warrior who could fulfill his role.
So how can you not feel good?
“oh? excuse me.”
“yes?”
“The Cheongmyeong seal is coming. stamp! long time no see!”
Namgung Do-wi, who spotted Cheongmyeong coming towards us from ahead, smiled broadly and waved his hand.
Cheongmyeong also sees him and runs towards him with a big smile.
‘But there’s something… … .’
Tang Xiaoxiao felt that there was something strange about this scene. No, more accurately, it feels like something is missing? It looks like he was drinking while on base and didn’t pay the bill… … .
“stamp. Thank you so much for coming out to meet us like this. The other day, I even said thank you… … . Kuweeeek!”
At that moment, the sole of Cheongmyeong’s foot, which was running with a bright smile, hit Nangung Dowi’s bright face.
Cheolpudeok.
As Namgung Dowi falls backwards, Cheongmyeong grits his teeth and climbs on top of him.
“You bastard! “It was nice to meet you.”
“Dojo?”
Namgung Dowi, who had a large footprint engraved on his face, widened his eyes as if wondering why he was like this.
“I was so busy at the time that I couldn’t beat him and just came! You bastard! Don’t you know that all the kids almost fell down because of you? Who is the Black Dragon King? Roll your eyes and charge! it’s crazy?”
“Oh, no, that’s… … . So thank you… … . And it’s already happened… … .”
“I’m done with just being thankful, you bastard?”
Pow!
Cheongmyeong’s fist immediately landed on Nangong Daowi’s face.
“and! Once the wound is roughly stitched, you have to rush over and help! What are you doing now that you’re wandering around? You bastard, will your life as a powerhouse end once you kill the Black Dragon King? “Did you do everything you had to do?”
“that… … . I tried to come quickly… … . “He’s a patient.”
“patient? Uh, okay. I understand why you became a patient. Just hang out there! What do you do for a living? die! “Die, you bastard!”
“Ahh! evil! Dojang! Calm down… … .”
“Shut up, you bastard!”
Seeing Cheongmyeong start threshing the Nangong Daowi, Tang Xiaosu clicked his tongue with a helpless look on his face.
It seemed like that.
Although he was slightly concerned about whether it was okay to beat up a patient like that, Dang So-so, who concluded that Nam Gung-do-wi deserved to be beaten, turned his head.
‘Still, I guess I made a mistake.’
Because the Cheongmyeong death penalty will not be beaten unless it is a close person.
“Ugh, anyway.”
Tang Soso shook his head.
I should leave those idiots alone and go see the accident.
