<251 Listening Back. (3)
The cloudless sky was unusually clear.
The days were getting hotter and hotter, proving that summer had arrived.
Last year’s heat was no joke.
This year the weather is particularly turbulent.
It is said that if you break an egg on a sword, the sword will become so hot that the egg will cook right away.
‘I actually got punished for doing that in the Demon Realm.’
It was probably the sword of the sleeping dragon.
It happened to be a hot day.
Because I made a monster’s egg.
Have you ever tried breaking an egg and frying it to eat?
I was really upset because I got caught doing that.
-You little punk, that’s why I told you not to do it.
-•••I knew I’d get caught for this, so I’ll make sure not to get caught next time.
-It’s not that I won’t listen, I’m just saying you don’t have to listen?
-Why are you making a fuss when we were having fun together?
It was a conversation at the time.
Maybe it was Mo Yong-hee or Wei Seol.
What kind of crazy swordsman cooks food with his own sword?
I listened to the sermon for about an hour.
‘I don’t know why I got in trouble when I didn’t even ask to do it.’
Perhaps it was because he didn’t tell her.
How do I stop that crazy guy?
“•••It’s hot… .”
I heard sobbing next to me and turned my head slightly.
Namgungbia is lying down, drenched in sweat.
“It’s okay… It must not be okay.”
I was thinking of asking if it was okay.
It looked like something wasn’t right to anyone, so I just kept my mouth shut.
As you reach the peak, you can ignore the environment to some extent with your bets.
Still, the heat seemed tough.
‘It’s none of my business.’
The unmanned Guga, who has heat in his body, doesn’t really care about heat or cold.
It’s because the heat in your body is too strong to feel hot in the first place.
I gestured to Namgungbi Ah, who was groaning.
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“If it’s that hot, Mo Yong-se should go by carriage.”
“no.”
I told you to go and rest since you can’t get hot next to Mo Yong-hee.
Namgung Bi was resolute.
It seems like they really don’t get along.
If you were next to me, you’d probably feel even hotter.
‘Do you hate it more because we look alike?’
Regardless of personality or anything like that.
Namgungbia and Mo Yonghee somehow had similar vibes.
Do you hate each other because you feel similar?
‘That could be true.’
I also get strangely angry when I meet someone similar to me.
Oh, is this just because I have a bad temper?
Less noise!
“I think we’ll arrive in about half an hour.”
It was Gujeolyeop’s horse that was riding in front.
“Now you can even predict the time. You’re a skilled person.”
“haha!
Gujeol-yeop laughs as if he is possessed by my words.
•••Why do you like it?
Last time I said you seemed to be good at using swords, but now you’re making a shit-eating expression.
I couldn’t understand why people liked the idea that I was good at talking.
Before I knew it, the scenery outside was like Gujeol-yeop had said, in the realm of the mountains and the nine houses.
Those outside were seen waving as they recognized the carriage of their blood relatives.
I also waved my hand little by little according to this.
‘Why are you waving at me?’
I just shake it as if responding without realizing it.
It’s something that doesn’t make sense.
Those who resented me and cursed at me so much in my past life.
It’s come to this point that I’m just acting like I don’t know anything.
‘I deserved to be cursed at in my past life.’
I don’t blame those who blame me.
In their eyes, I would have been no different from a demon.
Wave your hand moderately.
I hit the window curtain again.
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It’s because I felt a little tired after having bad thoughts.
‘•••I need to get some sleep once I go in.’
It could be because I haven’t been able to sleep well lately.
Recently, no, from last year until now.
I didn’t have any memory of the two o’clock capital.
‘No matter how much money flows through your body.’
You must be very tired because you ran without any rest.
Or eat well.
Just taking a break and practicing proper self-cultivation won’t solve everything.
Of course.
When you feel like you need to take a break.
Sigh.
I flinched involuntarily at the cold sensation touching my cheek.
“•••what are you doing?”
I looked closely because I was curious, and it was Namgungbia’s hand.
It’s so hot I could die, but this guy’s hands are cold.
Namgung Bi tilts her head in confusion as she answers my question.
“… You look… tired.”
“That’s tiring, but what’s with these hands?”
“My hands are cold.”
“I know, it’s so cold.”
“•••When it’s hot, I like the cool, dry feeling.”
Then he started rubbing my cheek little by little.
Because of the nature of the chemical industry, Namgungbia’s cold hands quickly became hot.
Namgungbia continued to fiddle around with it as if she had no intention of taking it out.
“How long are you going to touch it?”
“…I don’t know?”
Namgung Bi makes a face as if she doesn’t know what I’m talking about.
If you don’t know, who will?
‘Okay, if you’re going to touch it, then touch it…’
It’s not like it’s been a day or two since Namgungbia has been acting strangely.
Moreover, if you include the previous life, the period is not short.
From my perspective, it was a part that I had already given up on at the point where I decided to accept it.
For a while, I was left with my cheek stolen by Namgungbia’s hands.
I was staring blankly at the carriage ceiling.
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Before I knew it.
“We have arrived.”
The carriage had arrived at the castle.
I got off the carriage and was trying to calm my anxious mind.
There was someone who greeted me as if he had been waiting for me.
“You seem to have grown a bit. Not bad.”
“•••Elder, you seem to be tall too?”
“Is that so? You’ve been eating well lately, so it looks like you’re growing again.”
“Are you kidding?”
As far as I know, he is over 70 years old.
What do you mean bigger?
‘•••Is it true?’
I kind of hated myself for being suspicious but then thinking that it might be true after seeing the size.
“Anyway • • •. Should I call you Elder from now on?”
“Call me whatever you want, it’s not that important.”
The old man laughed heartily as he spoke.
It was Gu-Run, the elder of the Gu family, no, now the first elder.
This elder took the vacant position and became the first elder.
He himself said that he didn’t really want to work.
What else can we do now that we are all old?
‘So the position of president is vacant?’
I heard that the current Ilgeomdaeju is planning to sit down after retirement.
Ilgeomdaejudo also expressed his opinion that he did not want to sit in such a position.
It was something I didn’t know about.
“Hmm.”
The elder who had been talking loudly suddenly shut his mouth and looked me up and down.
“… Things have changed again in the meantime.”
‘•••Anyway, you’re quick-witted.’
Of course, I was eating like that.
It has to change.
Roughly speaking, compared to a year ago.
The amount of energy contained in the body has increased significantly.
In addition, the physical vessel had also grown considerably.
Now, the tired old man who just spits out some sparks is gone.
‘The wall isn’t there yet, though.’
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If there was just one opportunity, it would have been raised to a sufficient level.
So, I guess I’ll have to get on the Hwagyeong route by the year after next at the latest.
‘Otherwise it’ll be too late.’
It had to be built up quickly and firmly, layer by layer.
This fucking world was moving too fast for my will.
As I was standing there feeling suffocated, the elder asked me.
“How long do you plan on staying this time?”
“•••Why do you assume that I’m going somewhere? This is my home.”
“You’re always wandering around… I knew where you were going this time too. Hehe!”
How many of those trips were of my own free will?
It was even worse because I had accidents every time I went somewhere.
‘•••If you think like that, you have to go out this time too, right?’
Even this time, we are heading to Namgung Se-ga.
Wouldn’t it be less likely to have an accident if we just hoped it wouldn’t happen?
‘I just wish there weren’t any weird guys.’
Considering that there are no normal people in that family.
In reality, that would be a bit difficult too.
‘•••You should come back as quietly as possible.’
It felt like a promise I always made.
When was I sincere?
You should also have an appropriate amount of accidents.
I’ve long since surpassed the level of what I can handle.
“Whatever it is.”
Trying to wrap my head around a complex situation.
Bam.
The old man’s dull hand touches my shoulder.
“Welcome back. You’ve worked hard.”
“•••Yes, whatever.”
Hearing those words spoken with a bright smile made me feel incredibly embarrassed.
“What do you plan to do now?”
“There’s nothing special going on… .”
As soon as I returned to Shanxi, Mo Yong-hee left, saying she had something to do.
Perhaps it is a problem with the business being carried out in collaboration with the party.
‘Thanks to that, things have changed a bit.’
As soon as I entered Shanxi, I felt that the streets were more active than before.
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The mere fact that the Mo Yong-se family’s industrial bonds had come in made the streets bustling.
‘What did you say? Did you say you sell items that Hanam and Yoryeong don’t sell?’
The heads of wealthy families are already famous for being obsessed with such rare items.
This was no different from a money flow into Shanxi.
‘That’s not my money.’
Either way, it’ll be a good thing.
Could it be that Mo Yong-hee gained time to heal her cold?
I feel like I’ve become more active than before.
Because it was felt a little bit even on the front lines.
In reality, wouldn’t it be more?
Even now, he’s running around saying that he has to get to work as soon as he gets there.
In contrast, Namgung Bi said she was sleepy and went to sleep.
“I think I’ll get some sleep too.”
He came like crazy after receiving a letter saying that his wife had arrived.
I heard that I have to wait about an hour because I am having a meeting with my father right now.
‘I was just thinking about getting some sleep.’
When was the last time I took a nap?
I don’t remember getting a proper rest after returning.
It seems like everyone went off to their own business.
I was thinking of taking a short break during this gap.
“Rest, that’s not bad. Rest is important to a warrior.”
“Didn’t you say that you have to reduce your sleeping hours to practice to become a true warrior?”
“•••At that time, Yangcheon caught you and said that to you while you were running away, skipping all your training time.”
Hey, Hasugi… .
It was as it should have been at the time.
Meanwhile, the elder was looking at me carefully, wondering if he had something to say to me.
“Do you have anything to say?”
“Um, no. I said I was going to rest, but it’s hard to say it now. I guess I can do it later.”
“yes…?”
What is that awkward statement?
Every time Elder Il came out like that, he would always pass the blame for something onto me.
That was a very unsettling part.
“Just do it now.”
“Get some rest and Nobu will come by later.”
“•••No, just now… Where are you going!”
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The elder just blurts out what he wants to say and then leaps away and disappears.
Why is a guy with nothing to do going so busy?
“… Rotten…!”
In the end, the elder disappeared, leaving behind only anxiety.
I had no choice but to return to my quarters, grumbling.
It’s been a long time since I saw him, but the old man was still the same.
‘•••I don’t know. I should just sleep for now.’
I relayed the message to the servant and asked him to wake me up in about half an hour.
It’s impossible for me to fall into a deep sleep, I’ll wake up soon anyway.
Just in case.
Then I closed my eyes.
I slowly turned my bet on my body.
It was to help me fall asleep a little faster.
Thanks to that, I was able to fall asleep at the same time my body became tired.
I haven’t had a dream since I fell asleep.
Rather, it’s a blessing.
Because even if you dream, it’s only a nightmare.
That’s why I didn’t really want to dream.
at that time.
-Ah, just a moment…! I’ll wake you up right away!
-Just leave him alone. He looks tired, so there’s no need to wake him up.
-one…!
Who is it?
Oh, it’s a servant.
I think I just closed my eyes.
Has it already been half an hour?
-I’ll tell him separately, so don’t worry about it.
Finally, I got up at the sound of a voice tickling my ears.
When I raise my body, the other person continues speaking as if surprised.
“Oh, it looks like I woke you up.”
“… Is it time already?”
“Yeah, unfortunately it’s almost time.”
“Then, let’s get ready before it’s too late… huh?”
It’s an unfamiliar voice.
It doesn’t look like Hong Hwa… Is it perhaps Gu Hee-bi?
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I raised my head to see who it was.
“…uh?”
There stood a person I had never expected to see.
“How many years has it been? I think it’s been about a year or five years.”
Dressed up nicely.
Braided hair.
A woman with a face that shows just a little bit of the years, but with a gentle air.
Her unique appearance, which resembles Gu Hee-bi and Gu Yeon-seo, really brought out her aura.
Maybe that’s why he seemed like a person with a strong presence despite his gentle demeanor.
I knew who she was though.
I also knew that he wasn’t the type of person who should be in my room.
“•••Madam?
The head of the family.
The current mistress of the household.
Baekhwajumihyoran.
It was her.
“It’s been a while.”
Even if you mutter it, it doesn’t seem realistic.
I squint my sleepy eyes, but nothing changes.
Only then did I nod and say.
“It was a dream.”
As always.
If I had a dream, it would be a nightmare, so it will be the same this time.
“I couldn’t sleep at all, so I ended up having this crazy dream.”
After mumbling the words to myself, I collapsed back onto the ground and fell asleep again.
When I woke up late and felt something strange.
It was already about an hour later.
Ttukbuk.
A young man with a statuesque appearance walks slowly down a wide corridor.
Take a step.
The black rope hanging from his waist was particularly straight.
Even the movements of taking each step are well-controlled, just like the dignity of a noble prince.
As the young man walked, the servant working nearby smiled brightly and greeted him.
“Hello, my lord…!”
“Yes, you must be tired. Have you eaten?”
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“yes…!”
“You have to eat well and work hard. If you all fall, our family will fall too.”
“Ah, ah…! Thank you…!”
The young man walked away with a big smile on his face.
-How can you even speak so beautifully? You have it all.
-That’s why I say it’s a miracle of marriage…!
The servants muttered as if they were gods.
The smile on the face of the young man walking ahead had disappeared, and only a stiff, expressionless look remained.
‘It’s annoying.’
You have to be kind to those kind of people too.
The young man, Jang Seon-yeon, quietly touched his lips.
Increase your walking speed.
When this kind of annoyance and frustration builds up.
Because I felt a little better after seeing the scenery I wanted to see.
That was the only solution.
Seeing what you want to see.
Or doing what you want to do.
Jang Seon-yeon was closing the distance with quick steps.
Before you know it, you’ve arrived in front of a huge building.
A huge door that appears to be twice his height.
.
..
..
.
So, without hesitation, I reached out and grabbed the doorknob.
Squeak.
I opened the door with all my might.
Phew!
A breeze blows through the crack in the door that is slowly opening.
The wind that I felt was full of sincere bets.
‘•••You’ve gotten stronger.’
More pressure than I’ve ever felt before.
It’s much stronger now.
It’s different than yesterday, and my work will be different too.
She was growing differently every day.
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It is said to be almost like a monster.
Last year.
In less than a year since I started training properly with the sword.
She was doing so well.
‘Even though he is a descendant of the Sword Master, he is going too far.’
thud!
Soon all the doors opened.
Jang Seon-yeon slowly walks into the building.
Kwaaaaak-!
After walking a step or two, I couldn’t get any closer.
Because the cool black energy was drawn like gold with the tip of the foot.
The traces of the sword were shining softly, as if they were covered in gold.
At this, Jang Seon-yeon looks straight ahead and makes an embarrassed expression.
“Isn’t this greeting too harsh?”
It wasn’t a small voice by any means, though.
The other person still didn’t respond. It was as if he hadn’t heard anything.
“I came here to hear your voice… Are you still the same?”
far.
A little far away.
A person is seen sweeping his hair while lowering his sword.
Jang Seon-yeon met the woman’s eyes.
I swallowed dry saliva without realizing it.
‘It’s pretty.’
He was drenched in sweat, perhaps because he had been training hard.
The woman was more noble and beautiful than anyone else.
It’s incomparable to when I first saw it.
When Jang Seon-yeon was about to take another cautious step.
“•••Up to there.”
A woman’s voice was heard.
Jang Seon-yeon blurted out that she was happy about this.
“I have to do it like this. Is it just so I can hear your voice?”
“I don’t want to see your face for too long, so please keep it brief.”
It’s a cool and cold tone.
The voice seemed infinitely beautiful and warm, but the emotions contained therein were so cold.
“I still don’t understand.”
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I don’t know.
Why does that woman hate herself so much?
“I don’t know why you hate me so much. Please tell me.”
Again there is no answer.
I guess that means you don’t want to talk any more.
Jang Seon-yeon finally sighed and took out a letter from her purse and showed it to the woman.
“A letter addressed to you. Of course, it came to me too.”
Jang Seon-yeon immediately threw the bet in the letter forward.
It’s all about making sure that the wind blows and that you can reach your destination safely.
Okay.
The woman received the letter roughly with one hand.
I unfolded the letter and checked its contents. “”
The woman’s eyes widen as she looks at the contents of the letter.
I wonder if something unexpected was written down.
Jang Seon-yeon, who was observing the woman’s expression, slowly continued talking to her.
“No matter how much you hate me, there’s nothing you can do. The funeral is in the winter. Since even the Sword Master has given his permission, I think it would be best if you didn’t think about running away.”
“,,
“Ah, I guess I won’t run away.”
Jang Seon-yeon frowns at the woman’s words as if she doesn’t like her.
Even that was beautiful.
“‘He’ will help you, so there’s no way you wouldn’t go… .”
Crunch!
As the words were spoken, a large, golden sword stretched out across the floor next to Jang Seon-yeon.
It happened in an instant.
“More than that.”
The woman’s voice is gradually covered with life.
Jang Seon-yeon could feel goosebumps rising on her back without realizing it as the murderous intent grew stronger.
“Don’t open your mouth.”
In words that were whispered as if they were a final warning.
Jang Seon-yeon smiles and finally raises both hands to express her opinion.
As if he wasn’t going to do it anymore.
“That’s all for now, I’ll be going now. It was nice to see you after so long.”
As soon as Jang Seon-yeon finished speaking, she turned around and started walking away.
Even while moving, the smile on his lips did not disappear.
‘You’re strong, that’s good.’
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Why do you hate yourself so much?
I don’t know, though.
It didn’t matter.
‘That’s not so bad, you know.’
Things that are hard to obtain are more desirable.
Jang Seon-yeon preferred that kind of thing.
cue,,
The woman who was left alone after Jang Seon-yeon left.
He quietly looked at the letter in his hand.
The content written in the letter was not long.
Anyway, since you never forget something you’ve seen once, nothing will change even if you keep seeing it.
The woman’s mind was now filled with other things.
-‘He’ll help you.
The words that Jang Seon-yeon spat out linger in my ears.
It confuses a woman’s thoughts.
To the faces and voices that fill my head.
The woman spoke quietly, as if she could no longer bear it.
“•••master.”
Why is there a woman who speaks so short?
He had a face that looked terribly nostalgic.
