<Episode 268>Winter is coming. (1)
An empty danjeon is especially empty.
Not only the magic, but most of the energy has been drained from the body, making it quite exhausted.
Now, even if you spew out flames all day long, the energy will not wear out.
It meant that no small amount of energy was used to corrupt others into mines.
I think while feeling the humid summer air.
‘Should I have killed him?’
Should I have killed Namgung Cheonjun back then?
That might be better.
It was a question of will, not regret.
If I had killed him, how would I have dealt with the aftermath?
How should we proceed from now on?
Let’s leave such detailed stories far behind.
I’m just wondering if it wouldn’t be better to kill him rather than corrupt him into a mine.
‘But in the end, it corrupted him.’
He injected magic into Namgung Cheonjun’s body.
Not only did it settle deep within the danjeon,
It spread little by little and permeated the body.
This is.
It is no different from how Namgung Cheonjun received the blood.
Moreover, it was no different from what Cheonma did in his previous life when he turned others into mines.
The problem is.
‘•••The problem is that I can do it.’
Why is that?
I tried to clench and unclench my fist repeatedly.
There is no way to get a feel for it.
If you ask why it can be done.
Because I couldn’t explain it any other way than to say that it happened on its own.
‘It was strange that he returned with magic in the first place.’
The physical body I felt after returning.
It was clearly far from mine.
Even now, I am not a mine.
What flowed through the body was pottery received from the volcano’s spirit.
The magic is stuck in a corner of the dantian.
It was awkward for me to call myself a mine.
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However, it is also strange that Magi can use it freely whenever he wants.
For example, it felt like they were creating a situation where I could function comfortably.
Doesn’t it seem like magic is growing to match my level?
It feels like someone is pushing my back.
like.
As if he was telling me to do something.
‘This is fucking crazy.’
That’s really fucking true.
That’s the whole situation right now.
It was easy to shut Namgung Cheonjun’s mouth before.
… .
If you tell me not to die, I won’t die.
If you tell me not to speak carelessly, I won’t speak.
There is no difference between the two.
If you order Namgung Cheonjun to die right now, he will die by biting off his tongue or cutting off his own throat.
That’s what a relationship entangled in magic is like.
To be exact.
That must be the relationship between Cheonma and Mine.
‘The problem is.’
Just like the mine created by Cheonma.
Namgung Cheonjun may also be driven mad by magic.
I have prepared the means just in case such a situation arises.
– Killing will be prohibited.
– Don’t breathe life into it.
– Don’t do shit to me.
– I will slap my cheek with the palm of my hand every morning.
etc.
First of all, there were many things that were turned on, aside from the mouth-gagging.
Fortunately, everyone seems to be listening.
‘Isn’t it even necessary to go that far?’
As the Heavenly Horse did to me and the other mines.
If you betray the Demonic Cult, your heart will burst and you will die immediately.
It seemed that just talking to Namgung Cheonjun was enough without needing anything like that.
The reason for the ban is, is it because the enforcement power is different?’
Otherwise, the number of mines will be too large.
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Is it because words are not enough that they even put up a ban?
If not that….
Perhaps the ban was imposed for another reason.
‘I don’t understand the intention.’
Why did Cheonma do that?
I was full of such questions.
‘That’s the only difference.’ Even though I knew it could corrupt me into a mine.
The point is that I cannot bestow power like a heavenly horse.
Should I be thankful for that?
Or should we be afraid that one day even that might become possible?
I’m not sure yet.
If we really have to be picky, wouldn’t it be the latter?
‘First of all… what should we do with Namgung Cheonjun?’
Apart from being corrupted by mines.
I was looking for a way to use that guy.
‘I was trying to extract some information.’
If so, how did it come to have such power?
I tried to extract information about that group.
When I asked him about this, Namgung Cheonjun clearly told me this.
-•••I don’t remember… No, I don’t.
“Anyway, you useless kid….”
Namgung Cheonjun only looks like he has lost his memory and is like a fool.
‘I can’t lie, so it must be true.’
As all the blood in the body disappears.
Does this mean that Namgung Cheonjun lost his memories related to blood?
but.
‘•••It didn’t happen in the non-armed world, so is it a problem that it became a mine?’
That’s probably true. I absorbed the energy back then too, but the memories were the same.
That’s the only difference from now.
Even so, it causes confusion in memory.
Is that possible?
‘It’s possible. That’s why I did it. Shit.’
In a world where time has passed, what could be impossible?
I’ve known for a long time that there are quite a few monsters hiding in the world.
“under.”
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Unfortunately, it seemed like it wouldn’t be easy to get the information.
then.
‘What should I do?’
I hold Namgung Cheonjun’s lifeline in my hands.
You can escape if you commit suicide.
If not, there was nothing I could do.
Of course, in detail.
Since there was no order to not die, you will choose on your own.
‘It’d be easier if you just died on your own.’
If not, then it’s a mine created by my magic.
It’s worth watching to see what happens, so it might be okay to just wait and see.
‘And then.’
When you think everything is properly confirmed.
‘I guess I should clean it up.’
There was no option to save him in the first place.
I just wanted to check, so I attached a lifeline.
That’s about the extent of his value.
If there’s anything that takes a little while.
‘Will that child be sad?’
Only Namgungbia.
If Namgung Cheonjun loses his life, will Namgung Bi-a really be sad?
If that was the only hesitation, then it was a hesitation.
If I hear of Gu Ryeong-hwa’s death.
It didn’t seem like it would be all that bad.
actually.
Because in my past life, that was the reason I burned down a volcano.
‘…’
Clear your mind of distracting thoughts.
I’ve been thinking about it from many different angles.
As for Namgung Cheonjun’s treatment, the only thing that comes to mind is his future death.
I just kept it alive for a little while longer.
This thought did not waver.
This thought will probably remain the same until the end.
at that time.
Phew-
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The sound of a sword cutting through the air was heard.
Is it because of that?
It feels like my head, which had been caught up in distracting thoughts, is starting to wake up a little.
Phew-phew-!
Quick and concise.
As expected, it is a different level from the excellence seen at the later index level.
If we really have to be specific.
If Namgung Cheonjun worked hard for several decades, wouldn’t it turn out like that?
That was my impression.
To put it more deeply, that was it.
How much more time passes?
“Phew… .”
The man who was swinging his sword with all his might looks at me, wiping off his sweat after finishing his movements.
Those clear blue eyes were quite burdensome.
After that, a man came up to me and asked me.
“How is it?”
“•••Huh? What is it?”
I answered without realizing it.
The man, Namgung Jin, the head of the Namgung Se family, answers again.
“What did you think of the movement just now?”
“•••ah.”
I had to quickly hide my expression at Namgung Jin’s question.
The reason I am here.
It was Namgung Jin’s fault for coming in the morning breeze.
Because of that, Namgung Cheonjun was immediately kicked out and had to be caught by Namgung Jin, who looked very anxious, and brought here.
The head of the Namgung family, a famous family, especially the Han family.
Did you know that you would show up in the morning like a puppy that needs to take a dump?
I was finally running away successfully.
furthermore.
‘What the heck… How would I know?’
Namgung Jin displays his swordsmanship in a very ordinary manner.
What would I know if I saw it?
‘You’re good, you’re just good… .’
As I said before, appreciation is all there is to it.
I don’t know anything about swordsmanship, so what can I do?
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It was even the sword of the sword master who reached the level of Hwagyeong.
Looking at the path of the inspector who has risen to that level.
Is there anything to point out?
‘One thing is for sure… something is different than last time.’
The sword of Namgung Jin that I had seen in the past was neat and sharp even at that time.
The sword now was something different.
I don’t know much about swords though.
If Shin Noya had seen it, he would probably have said something. There is a clear difference.
From my crude perspective, that’s all I can say.
‘It resembles the sword of the Demon Sword.’
That’s all I can think of.
Of course, it is the sword of the Namgung family.
It goes without saying that it is the same as the Demon Sword.
‘It just feels a little different.’
It was really sloppy, but that was really all there was to it.
Namgung Jin’s sword is a little closer to the swordsmanship displayed by the Demon Sword Master.
That was all I could see.
If you want to express that difference.
‘How should I express this?’
What difference did you feel?
Do I recall such sentiments?
‘How was the Demon Sword’s sword?’
Actually, the black one of Namgung that I know.
It’s just the swordsmanship that the Demon Sword Master used.
I wear a night light covering my entire body.
I’m talking about the sight of a woman striking with lightning, leisurely swinging her sword in the gap.
It was a sword full of murderous intent and anticipation that could not be seen in the current Namgung Bi-ah.
Just watching from the side made me very nervous.
Should we say that the sword contained a resentment towards the world?
‘Aside from that, his swordsmanship was also perfect.’
That is why, even though he was a member of the Demonic Cult, he dared to be called the Sword Master.
Even if you’re crazy about killing.
Because the swordsmanship she displayed was perfect.
Thinking about the Demon Sword.
Namgung Jin’s voice was heard again.
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“I would like to ask for some helpful advice.”
cue,,
Advice… Advice?
Any advice?
‘•••Noya’
I called out to Noya with difficulty in my heart. There was still no answer.
‘You crazy old man! Please wake up…!’
Even if you call it excessive, it’s still the same. What on earth are you doing that doesn’t make it happen?
It’s summer, are you hibernating?
‘What should I do?’
He is bearing the burden of Namgung Jin’s expectations.
I don’t know what kind of advice you’re expecting.
I don’t know what to say….
Again, I am not a reviewer.
The last time I held a sword was when I was a child.
It was only when I was following Gu Hee-bi and Gu Yeon-seo and holding the wooden sword.
After that he put down the sword.
I know very little about it.
If you send me advice as much as I can, I can send it to you.
This is probably not what Namgung Jin wants.
‘•••What could there be?’
Here’s how to break through this situation.
‘ ah.’
As I was thinking about the Demon Sword, a thought crossed my mind.
As the world often says.
The end of inspection is not the realm of unmanned operation.
It was said to be the realm of body and sword unity.
I become a sword.
The sword is said to be mine.
Actually, the name doesn’t matter.
If you open the window, it will be a new and wonderful day.
If you pick up a bow, you will be in good luck.
You can change your name as much as you want.
What matters is the meaning inside.
The bet contained in the flesh flows out.
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A state where love naturally seeps into one’s body.
And cause a stir.
Wearing a sword.
Not that part.
As the climax approaches, the bet naturally seeps into the flesh.
It meant the state of becoming one with the weapon in one’s hand.
I know what it roughly means.
to be honest.
It is difficult for the martial arts world.
The moment when the martial arts world’s heat shines.
It’s about to reach its climax.
As my energy seeps into my body, it finally becomes effective.
Although it is called the unification of the divine power.
I didn’t know very well.
I might not have gotten there.
Or maybe I reached out to you without knowing it.
At least I could tell that this was different from a sword.
What did you say when I asked you then?’
It’s something I’ve clearly thought about before.
When I asked the Demon Sword Master about this.
She definitely answered like that.
-Just keep doing it.
It was like this.
Of course.
I was an idiot for asking.
of course.
Although I added a few more words after that.
It’s just a story I can’t understand.
What did you say… .
“•••I told you to think of a flow of lightning.”
I think that’s something I said.
I think I explained it by comparing it to the brain I use.
‘What would I know after hearing that?’
What is the lightning stream?
If you just stare at the sky on a thunderous day, will you realize it?
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What it meant was that I had no way of knowing what happened.
No.
In the first place, I was stupid enough to ask the Demon Sword Master something.
Since they are people who are only full of talent, you shouldn’t expect them to teach you anything.
To those people, I had to explain first why it wouldn’t work.
‘That’s not important right now.’
It’s lightning and I don’t know what to say to Namgung Jin right now…
“•••hmm?”
I tried to move my heavy lips, thinking that I should say something.
Namgung Jin in front of me was looking at me with a blank expression.
“•••What, why are you looking at me like that…?”
I had to keep my mouth shut without realizing it before I could say anything.
It was because I felt something from Namgung Jin’s expression.
and….
‘That’s some real shit.’
Doesn’t it look like he’s attained enlightenment?
You really got it? All of a sudden?
What did I do to make you act like this all of a sudden?
I didn’t really do anything… .
‘no way.’
A thought that briefly crosses my mind.
‘Is that because of what I just muttered about lightning?’
This is what the Demon Sword Master told me in the past.
This story was of little help to me.
It seems like it wasn’t Namgung Jin after all.
one.
‘It’s not like it’s an idea that can’t be thought of, is it?’
As they are people who use brain power due to the influence of bloodline martial arts.
I don’t think you’ve ever thought about this.
I too would like to get something out of the fireworks.
There was a time when I lit a bonfire and watched it for days on end.
By the way, I got nothing out of it and just stomped on it to vent my anger.
I’ve had a big fight.
‘That crazy guy… .’
A Sega drone that uses chemical weapons gets burned.
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What the hell is that…?
•••anyway.
If Namgung Jin had now come to enlightenment through these words.
‘I think this is a situation where words can be helpful.’
What difference does it make?
I don’t know if it helps to think of the flow of lightning.
It seems certain that Namgung Jin has reached enlightenment.
The results of that realization may be good.
Or maybe it’s bad.
Now that I think about it, my thoughts are different.
“•••Can I jump?”
Even though I got caught.
I did give you something.
It does prick my conscience though.
Wouldn’t it be okay since I’m a human being without a conscience in the first place?
In addition, I was able to secure the justification that this was enough.
I looked at Namgung Jin, who was quietly staring into space.
The energy hidden inside the body becomes clearly visible.
It was a brain machine that made me dizzy just by looking at it.
Here, I feel the energy moving little by little as if it has its own will.
Although I didn’t get the posture right.
The movement of energy was real.
‘•••If you touch it now. You’ll die right away.’
If you focus your consciousness in one place like that.
Knock! If you even touch it, your blood flow will be distorted and you will die instantly.
I said something to Namgung Jin, who was watching.
“That… that’s me?”
Even if you bring up the subject, Namgung Jin doesn’t give you a straight answer.
Of course, who would say anything in that situation?
Normally, it would have been polite to offer legal assistance in this situation.
I foolishly thought that I would figure it out on my own.
In the meantime.
‘Isn’t it a bit gangster to gain enlightenment from something like a lightning bolt?’
It is said that enlightenment is originally sudden and strange.
Isn’t this a bit lethal?
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If enlightenment is going to come, it will come to me.
My stomach hurt so bad because I felt like I had been spoon-fed.
‘I’m suddenly getting angry. Should I just touch it?’
Now, I could have caused him to become possessed by a single blow just by shoving his shoulder.
Druk.
Someone opens the door to the training ground from behind and comes in.
I didn’t bother turning my head to check.
I felt a familiar scent.
“What… are you doing?”
The voice I felt was none other than Namgung Bi.
Then I answered Namgungbia without turning my head.
“•••Dharma protection.”
It sounded a bit serious, even to me.
