<Episode 276: The Generation of the Listening Star. (4)
A day has passed since arriving in Hanam.
I deliberately arrived earlier than scheduled to give myself some time to relax.
There were about three days left until the day I entered Shinryongwan.
I deliberately pulled over to arrive with plenty of time to spare.
There really wasn’t anything to do that required arriving early.
“Ugh… .”
“Your posture is loose. Why don’t you straighten up?”
“Ugh…!”
At my words, a groan, almost a scream, is heard from below.
It was Gujeol-yeop who was doing push-ups diligently.
By the way, I was sitting on the guy’s back.
“Put your arms straight.”
“Stop…!”
“Good job, let’s go a little heavier.”
“No, sleep…!”
thud!
“Ugh!,,
As soon as I let go of my energy and increased my weight, Gujeol-yeop staggered and fell flat on his face.
“, What if you can’t even say this, a male baby.”
“•••This is… I won’t be able to endure it… .”
“Muyeon is doing well.”
Compared to the smokeless one, the leaves reacted immediately, but it seemed like there was no other way.
Gujeol-yeop seemed to be paying more attention to Muyeon these days.
As someone who vaguely knew that, I couldn’t help but look at it with a strange gaze.
‘It must be because of the old customs.’
After Gu Chang-jun died, it is said that Ilgeomdaeju and Iljangro are currently managing the clan as agents of Munju.
One day, a proper leader will have to lead the Guseonmun.
The most likely ones right now are Muyeon and Gujeol-yeop.
These are people who learned and grew up in the old school.
As they are two very talented people.
If we were to choose a warrior who would lead the Guseonmun in the future.
Those two were the most powerful people right now.
Of course, there were many unmanned islands that were originally active in the Guseonmun.
If we only consider potential and possibility, there seems to be no one better than these two.
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‘Originally, the probability of a gujeol-yeop would have been the highest.’
It’s a probability and it’s a guess.
Originally, it was correct for Gujeolyeop to sit in the position of Somunju and be active.
As much as Goo Chang-jun rebelled against Sega and was killed in an dishonorable manner.
His bloodline, Gujeolyeop, had some trouble sitting in the position of the head of the Guseonmun clan.
‘Huh… , = •
It seems that Gujeolyeop himself also thinks that this is an unfair position.
It seems like he wants to try his hand at something.
If you look at it that way.
‘Why does my competitor have to be Muyeon?’
He was a very subtle opponent.
In terms of talent, skill, and even personality, Muyeon is still outstanding.
‘Knowing that, does that make you try harder?’
If it was something like that, I could have supported you to some extent.
Wouldn’t this also be of some help?
I’m just trying to get you to do well.
‘It’s not that I didn’t like what you said yesterday.’
It’s not the gossip’s fault.
I’m not that narrow-minded.
“Okay, while we’re on the subject, should we spar?”
“•••What are you talking about? It’s so out of the blue.”
“You like it too? That’s good.” “ ”
Gujeol-yeop makes an expression as if he had bitten a bug.
This kid…?
I tried to help you.
While I’m at it, I’ll also let out some of the stuff that’s piled up.
How good.
Grab Gujeol-yeop’s neck, who has an expression on his face that says he doesn’t want to go even if he dies.
Just as I was about to drag him to the field behind me.
I suddenly stopped walking when I felt a presence.
“Mr. Ilgongja?”
Gujeol-yeop looks at my actions with a puzzled look.
“Excuse me.”
Only then did he seem to realize why I was doing that when he heard a voice from behind him.
“I guess you’re awake.”
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I spoke to the owner of the voice without bothering to look back.
“Yes, embarrassingly, I only came to my senses now.”
“I don’t think I hit you that hard.”
“Haha, I was a little tired from the trip….”
I turned my head briefly to look around.
As expected, Youngpoong was standing there.
“It’s been a while. Gusohyeop.”
“Yeah. It’s been a while.”
It’s been about two years since I went to the volcano.
It must have been around that long.
Yeongpung was completely different from then.
He seems to be a little taller and has a boyish appearance.
Now the body was well-defined and had the appearance of a proper unmanned vehicle.
“Hmm… .
As soon as I saw Youngpoong’s face, I frowned.
Still handsome, annoyingly so.
I thought about it before too.
For some reason, even the faces of successful people are successful.
I really don’t like it.
‘There… .’
I took a quick look at Youngpung’s body and could tell right away.
‘You’ve climbed over the wall.’
I didn’t get to look at it properly yesterday.
Yeongpung had reached the peak by climbing over the wall while I was not looking.
After realizing that, I couldn’t help but laugh out loud.
‘It seems like everyone is getting over it.’
Well, I guess that’s not an ordinary situation for me.
How on earth do these guys get over walls so easily?
The peak is a realm that an ordinary person would have to train their entire life to reach.
The moment when the energy and body are synchronized after breaking through the cessation of the fight.
As it is a realm where the shell is broken once.
It’s not a place you can just break through with effort and hope.
‘•••That’s why they are called geniuses.’
It just went by so smoothly with just a little push.
Are you saying that I don’t like your butt?
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As far as I know, Youngpoong hasn’t passed the terms yet.
‘Isn’t he a year or two younger than Namgungbia?’
In just two years or so, Youngpung had risen to the top of the first-class ranks.
Because Yeongpung was originally at the top of the class.
It’s not entirely surprising that it’s at its peak now… .
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iced coffee….
Yeongpung was also aware of my gaze.
He scratches the back of his head as if he feels slightly embarrassed.
My mouth opened wide as I watched that.
“congratulations.”
“Thank you… It’s all thanks to the Jeon Gu So Hyup.”
“What did I do?”
“I know that you have helped me, whether you know it or not.”
I had to make a trembling expression at Youngpoong’s words.
He helped me.
If I helped in some way, then I helped.
To be honest, I just don’t like the way you show off, so I’m a fan.
They say that those who are destined to succeed will find enlightenment even if they stumble over a rock.
“I didn’t do anything special, so what?”
In reality, there wasn’t much to do.
Because I just really hit him hard.
At this, Youngpoong continued to smile.
He looks at me and says something else.
“I thought I worked hard, but… Looking at the results, I can see that I still have a long way to go.”
“ ”
It’s such an awkward compliment.
In addition, it was said that Youngpoong could gauge my level to some extent.
‘Excellent.’
As expected, I’m still a guy.
The Youngpoong I was seeing now was definitely me.
“But why did it happen yesterday?”
That’s that.
I couldn’t understand what happened yesterday at all.
“•••ah.”
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“I didn’t think he was the kind of person who would do something like that. Dojang, did you eat something wrong?”
I heard that Yeongpung immediately started a fight and started swinging swords.
They say there was no killing.
There was a problem with having a match with a bet mixed in on such a crowded street.
Yeong-pung smiles slantedly at my question filled with reproach.
It seemed like he knew that he was at fault too.
“•••It’s because I was too greedy.”
… .
“greed?”
“Yes, it’s not easy to calm down after going over the wall.”
I vaguely thought I knew the reason from Youngpoong’s words.
As the energy seeps in, the body becomes more energetic.
It seemed like he was saying that speculation was springing up at will.
But it was his fault for not being able to control it.
It’s not a good thing to start a fight because you’re so caught up in a bet.
As if he knew that, Youngpoong slowly lowered his head while looking at me.
“Thank you. I am receiving help from the Gusohyup this time too.”
“You don’t have to thank me.”
It wasn’t just me who was watching at that time.
Even when looking at the timing of the appearance of the sword.
There was a high probability that the afterlife was also being watched.
I’ll have to think about why I didn’t get involved.
It felt like they were watching the uninhabited island on the Kunlun side.
‘I think this time the owner of the Shinryonggwanju was called Cheonghae Ilgeom.’
Cheonghae Ilgeom.
He is one of the seven great swordsmen of the Central Plains, the Seven Iron Three Swordsmen.
I had vaguely heard that this time, the Shenlongguanju would be managed by the Kunlun faction.
I guess that’s probably why.
I did move quickly though.
What would it have been like if I hadn’t interfered?
‘I guess they stopped it somehow.’
It could have been stopped.
I just knocked those bastards out because I was pissed.
Just blocking it would have been enough.
That wouldn’t have been so bad either.
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“By the way, Your Majesty, why are you here?”
“ah….”
Yeong-pung makes a somewhat ambiguous expression in response to my question.
What, was that something I shouldn’t have asked?
“I came with you because I heard there was something to do.”
‘It’s work.’
I had a feeling that it was something I shouldn’t tell her.
Yesterday, Geom-hu had just taken care of Young-pung and left, so we didn’t really talk for long.
“Did my son come to Yeongpung Dojo alone?”
Oh, no. I came with the other executioners:
I nodded at Youngpoong’s words.
It was a natural thing to say.
As far as I know, there are several more disciples of the same age as Yeongpung.
Would you really recommend only Yeongpung for admission to Shinryonggwan?
‘Whether you pass or not is another matter, but I don’t think so.’
I was lost in thought for a moment and was thinking about something else.
Yeongpung bows his head again and greets.
“Today, I came to visit you briefly to say hello and express my gratitude.”
“Why bother doing that again? Does the back of your neck not hurt?”
“•••it’s okay.”
Judging from your bad expression, you must be sick.
Did I hit you too hard to knock you out?
Of course, you’ve reached your peak, so you’ll feel better soon.
“He, he’s doing well, right?”
“Who… Oh, are you talking about the old accident?”
“yes.”
I asked about my younger brother.
Since Master Geom-hu was here, I was curious as to what Gu-ryeong-hwa was doing alone.
“Accidentally, you are always busy.”
“Are you busy?”
“Yes, even if the little swan is not here, the old accident is still receiving a lot of attention from the privates.”
Judging from Youngpoong’s words, it seemed like he was receiving favorable reviews and was doing well.
‘That’s fortunate.’
Although we often exchange letters.
I guess it still bothered him that he knocked me out without permission before we broke up last time.
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I was still a little worried because Gu Ryeong-hwa had sent me a letter with my grievance written at the end.
But it’s not like I can go that far just to see your face.
As I was thinking about that, Yeong-pung suddenly spoke up.
“I’m glad I could at least give you a brief greeting.”
“Are you going to go now?”
“I don’t think I can stay here for long since there are still people waiting to be executed.”
From the feel of it, it seemed like he really just came to say hello.
I blurted out my words as I watched Young-pung trying to go without any hesitation.
“Shall I return it?”
This is what I mean.
In the past.
Before parting ways with Youngpung at the volcano.
This is a story about something Youngpoong gave me.
I had it.
I knew we would meet this time, so I prepared it.
Youngpoong looks quite surprised at my words.
It was an expression that said he didn’t know I remembered.
Then I hide my expression and gently row the whale.
“I hope you still have it.”
“•••Then when will you return it?”
I don’t have a hobby of keeping men’s things.
Yeong-pung chuckles as if he knows what I mean.
And he said it in a somewhat honest voice, as if he was sincere.
“I would like to receive it when I am in the same position as Sohyeop.”
“•••oh.”
Those words spoken with a serious expression really sound sincere.
•••It shrank considerably.
I’m not very good at this kind of thing, so it was a bit awkward for me.
I don’t know what your goal is.
Why did you have to catch me?
“Then it would be a bit difficult?”
It was somewhat realistic advice.
However, Youngpoong only smiled bigger, perhaps because he liked that.
“I knew you’d say that.”
I think it was received differently though.
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•••If you like it, then so be it.
“It’s nice to meet you again, Gusohyeop.”
“•••Yes, I’m glad to meet you.”
“I’ll come see you again later, later.”
“If you’re busy, you don’t have to do that….”
I guess you weren’t going to listen to the last answer.
Napda takes an example and leaves.
See you later?
‘Yeah, I guess I’ll end up seeing it even if I try not to once I go in.’
Unless a major natural disaster strikes.
There was no way Youngpung could not enter the Shinryonggwan.
It was the same for me too.
You’ll probably see it when you go in.
Whether it’s Yeongpung or not.
Whether it’s Woohyuk or that guy.
Yeongpung went so far away.
I’m slowly starting to move again.
A voice came from below me.
“Mr. Ilgongja
“E 遫” O •
“•••Now… Could you please step aside?”
Oh, that’s right.”
I sat up slightly, recalling the time I had sat on a chair listening to Gujeolyeop’s voice.
“Sorry, I had to focus for a moment.”
I apologize and avoid you.
The leaves of the genus are rustling and rising.
Was this how it was the whole time I was talking to Yeongpung?
It would be strange for Yeong-pung to not even care about that…?
I avoid the body.
Only then does the ridges rise.
“•••Ugh. Okay. Now we can go back… .”
“Where are you going? We should go spar now.”
“ ”
“Kid, pretend you didn’t hear anything. Follow me.”
“…foot.”
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“what?
“No. My feet… the floor hurts a little.”
“You cursed at me, but what kind of soles are those? Are you going to get kicked?”
“No, why are you pretending not to hear when you already heard everything… Ugh!”
The phrase that had been uttered rolled on the floor at my kick.
This kid is getting more and more stubborn by the day.
Keep rolling it and move it to the field.
Then, he started to teach Dalian.
Since the curtain was so carefully placed, Gujeol-yeop’s scream was probably not heard.
