<Episode 306: Listen to the evil leader.
Where the snakes of all colors gather.
As soon as a white snake appears, it becomes obvious.
Among countless others, there are always those who stand out.
If it’s a small central plain called Sinryonggwan, a place where the Jeongpa’s gathering is held.
It can’t help but get worse.
Among the flying and crawling geniuses.
It means that it shines more brightly.
They feel proud of themselves.
Because it is bound to become a famous name in the future.
So, the story about the faction that is currently spreading wildly in Shinryongwan.
There was no choice but to make the students listen.
Because it may be a crucial event that will determine your future.
Even if Shinryonggwan was originally a swordsman training institution.
How many people actually came in just to see that?
Rather, it would be welcomed.
I guess that’s what I was hoping for.
That’s why.
The small rumor that started spread far and wide quickly.
‘Seol Bong is taking action himself to form a faction. In particular, it is said that the recruitment of the merchants and several noble blood relatives has been completed.’
It is said that the Divine has created a faction by embracing most of the Inspector General.’
‘A faction is being formed by the students belonging to the sect.’
‘A bodyguard is being created for the descendants of Geommuhee and Geomjon.’
And so on, that’s about all the big rumors.
‘What’s the last one?’
Especially after hearing the last rumor, I couldn’t help but laugh in vain.
What is the Royal Guard?
When I first heard it, I really thought I had misheard it.
Are you crazy?
What the hell are they doing?
It seems like there’s nothing to do.
“Did you see it too?”
“•••huh?”
“They’re your personal guard.”
While eating, I asked Namgungbia, who was dozing off next to me.
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Namgung Bi, who heard what I said, just shook her head. She really had an expression on her face like she didn’t know anything.
So is it just a rumor?
That could have been the case.
After all, rumors aren’t always true.
but.
“I saw it.”
While I was thinking like that, Gujeol-yeop suddenly intervened.
“What are you talking about?”
“I mean the guards.”
“•••Is it really true?”
“yes….”
Gujeol-yeop’s face was completely worn out with fatigue.
I heard that the instructor in charge was a person crazy about monster theory.
I’ve heard that the amount of things you have to memorize is no joke.
Is it really possible for a child to grow old like that?
“How was it?”
“•••At first glance, he didn’t seem to be of sound mind.”
Of course, if you were in your right mind, you wouldn’t have done something like that as a bodyguard.
“Because of that, I’m… .”
stomach?
“•••no.”
Gujeolyeop, who was trying to bring up this story.
I was sparing with my words.
Why are you doing that?
If Gujeolyeop kept his mouth shut, there must be a good reason for that.
For now, I decided to skip it.
Of course, I plan to catch him and ask him about it.
“Then is your rumor true too?”
The person I asked about this time was Mo Yong-hee.
Mo Yong-hee, who was carefully taking a bite of food, reacts to my question.
“no.”
It was a decisive answer.
After all, it is unlikely that the conquest of the famous and commercial families would have been completed in this short period of time.
“The rumors aren’t all true. There’s still a little left.”
“•••huh?”
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“There are more people from the commercial side than I expected. There are a lot of arrogant people who don’t know their place and are useless. I think it’ll take longer than I thought.”
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“I don’t think it will take that long though, so don’t worry.”
I’m sorry.
At least when I see it. Even if the world is going to end.
I didn’t think there would be any need to worry about Mo Yong-hee.
The way his eyes flashed was quite scary.
No, it’s been a few days since you moved in?
“Why are you doing such a thing? Just do it in moderation.”
“Confucius, the world is not that easy.”
What Mo Yong-hee said was right.
Yeah, I know better than anyone else that the world is a shithole.
“If you prepare in this way from now on, it will be helpful for your journey later.”
“•••If you prepare, how can I get help later?”
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After speaking, Mo Yong-hee’s eyes looked cold for some reason.
What did I say wrong?
“Confucius, I have never said anything bad to you before, right?”
“I think so?”
In my previous life, I heard Seolbong’s harsh words as if they were nothing.
I’ve never had anything like that in my life.
It means that the relationship has changed a lot.
“I want to continue to do so, but it’s not easy.”
“why?”
“There is something like that. This damn thing.”
He suddenly blurts out something and then turns his head away as if he’s been stabbed.
What the heck, is this something I did wrong?
But to find the answer, I look to Namgung Bi or Dang So-yeol.
They both just avoid my gaze.
Looking at that, it seemed like it was really my fault.
At times like this, all I can do is keep my mouth shut and eat.
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What catches the eye is this.
It was a steel line that didn’t know what to do with the earthquake and tsunami all day long.
“If you do that, your eyes will fall out, my friend.”
“•••Huh? Yeah… .
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“Why are you shaking so much? Who are you threatening to kill?” “No… .”
I’ll try to make it a joke.
The iron line only shrank further.
A bit of a, like, why am I here face.
‘I understand why you do that, though.’
It might have something to do with why I’ve been thinking about factions since earlier.
The biggest rumor going around Shinryongwan right now is.
‘The True Dragon is trying to take control of the Shenlong Pavilion.’
That was the saying. I was so dumbfounded when I heard it.
Control is shit, who is controlling… .
Why would I bother doing something like that?
This rumor is probably true.
And the one who got into a fight with the instructor.
I think that rumor started because I caused a ruckus in the group where Jang Seon-yeon was.
It couldn’t be anything but spectacular given the name it was called.
The fierce and vicious leader, Jinryong.
Jinryong’s right-hand man, Paewoocheol.
Hidden mad dog iron line.
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These were nicknames that made me dizzy just hearing them.
Seriously, why are you guys acting like this?
‘Evil? Evil?’
Who are you calling evil? I’m trying so hard to live a good life.
Even if that were true,
The iron line was the problem.
A hidden mad dog.
Thanks to you for making a mess of things for me.
But no one in the city touches the iron wire anymore.
It became a situation close to isolation.
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‘The man called Jinryong’s close friend.’
‘Even if it looks weak, don’t let your guard down. It’s definitely someone similar!’
‘Maybe Jinseok was just lucky? Maybe it was fortunate that he met Jinryong before being bitten by the mad dog.’
Similar rumors were rampant.
Three more days have passed since the incident.
In that short period of time, my impression of the railroad was heading towards the abyss.
Regarding this, Cheol Ji-seon looks very aggrieved and claims that he did nothing.
It seems that there is no way to turn back the rumor that has already spread.
Among all those ridiculous rumors, if there is any truth to it.
‘It’s true that I saved that guy named Jin-Seok.’
That son of a bitch who was harassing the railroad tracks.
In a way, it’s true that I saved that guy.
Before the iron line could use its power, I was the one who destroyed it first.
Cheol Ji-seon is fiddling with his chopsticks, as if he has no appetite at all.
Now you know a little bit.
For now, being by my side is better.
So, you’re just sitting there with a pale face.
It wasn’t in my plans for the Cheolji Line to become isolated from its surroundings.
It’s a good thing.
Because it’s easier to keep it next to you.
‘So what is it?’
There’s still a lot we haven’t figured out.
If Cheol Ji-seon is the Jegal Ji-hee I know.
From whether it’s men’s clothing or women’s clothing.
Why did you come to Shinryongwan using an alias and hiding your identity?
and.
How can I make the power that the iron line has be used in the way that I want?
‘What should I do first?’
First of all, it would be right to start by revealing ‘that’ power in front of me.
To do that.
‘Either you force them to spit it out or you make them show it on their own.’
The former was not included in the plan.
If that was the case, I wouldn’t have bothered to keep it by my side.
Then you should show it to me yourself.
To do that….
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Let me think about it carefully for a moment.
Several methods come to mind.
There was only one choice right now.
“Hey, friend.”
“Uh… yeah?”
“I have a favor to ask….”
“older brother.”
I was about to speak to Cheoljiseon.
Suddenly, Pae Woo-cheol appears and intervenes.
“•••Surprise.”
“I’m sorry I interrupted your meal. Brother Cheol and your sisters were here too.”
“Ah, ah. Yeah… Nice to meet you.”
Cheol Ji-seon is very flustered when he hears the word “hyung-nim.”
From the moment Pae Woo-cheol heard that Cheol Ji-seon was my friend, he started calling me hyung.
Cheoljiseon told me not to do that.
Pae Woo-cheol didn’t listen.
Of course, my companions call me ‘sister’.
‘•••I thought you were a clueless guy.’
Despite his muscular body, Pae Woo-cheol was much faster and more nimble than you might think.
Compared to the first impression, it was a bit disappointing.
It doesn’t feel bad. It feels like a good way to deal with the world.
The problem is that because of that, the rumors that are pouring out about me are getting more and more serious.
“What’s going on all of a sudden? I’m surprised.”
I said with a slight frown.
Pae Woo-cheol says with a slight flinch.
“I’m sorry. It’s nothing more than that.”
Pae Woo-cheol lowers his head, as if he is saying something cautious.
“•••Instructor Cheolhwan Oh is looking for you, hyung.”
“•••Why are you saying that so carefully?”
I was nervous for nothing.
When I asked in a nonchalant manner, Pae Woo-cheol made a puzzled expression instead.
“Huh? Of course I thought it was a life-or-death call….”
“What the hell is that?”
“If you are planning to take control of Shinryonggwan, I think you should start by getting rid of the instructor.”
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I thought this kid was smarter than I thought.
Are you crazy?
“Don’t worry, hyung. As a younger brother, I will follow you wherever you go. • • •.”
Bam.
“Ugh!”
He kicked Pawoocheol’s shin. Pawoocheol screamed and bent over.
“In my view, you are the cause of the rumors.”
“What the heck is that?”
“…Be honest with me, you’re not a political person, are you?”
“yes…?”
It’s Agol.
I stood up, leaving behind Pae Woo-cheol, who was holding his calf and struggling.
I haven’t even finished eating.
“I’m going first.”
“•••store?”
Namgungbia, who had been dozing off while eating, wakes up and asks, since she hasn’t seen him often lately.
I just feel like something is missing.
It’s something I can’t not do.
However, he still cared about her gaze, so he raised his hand and stroked Namgungbia’s hair.
“See you next time.”
at that time.
“hmm?
I looked back.
I felt like there was something really special about you?
The problem is that even though I felt someone’s gaze, when I turned around there was nothing.
There are many people who eat quietly.
I wanted to check by feeling, but there were too many directions where I felt gazes, so I couldn’t check.
‘•••Is this a mistake?’
My wounds are almost healed? Am I really mistaken?
I was a little nervous, but since Cheolhwan-oh was in a hurry, I decided to move first.
“So where is Instructor Iron? What is he doing?”
I was going to ask for the location.
Pae Woo-cheol is glaring at someone.
The opponent was Gujeol-yeop.
What are you doing, a snowball fight or something?
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I don’t think that’s true, but then what does it do?
Jeongjakgyujeol-do also doesn’t seem to understand why Paewoocheol is glaring at him.
Because the eyes were asking questions to me.
What is this?
‘It’s no use asking me.’
I didn’t understand that weird guy either.
At that time, Pae Woo-cheol speaks to Gujeol-yeop.
“I’ve heard a lot of stories.”
“army?”
Gujeol-yeop’s expression becomes strange at Paewoo-cheol’s words.
It was the same for me too.
What did I say about the leaves of the genus Gujeol?
It doesn’t seem like I did anything.
“I know you don’t like the stone that suddenly got stuck in there, but what can you do? That’s just how the world works.”
What is that sound all of a sudden?
The story was vague and full of weight.
“•••Are you talking to me?”
“It’s unfortunate, but from now on, I’m your right-hand man…!”
“Hey, you crazy bastard.”
“Ugh!”
I caught that nonsense idiot and dragged him out.
“Stop talking nonsense and just show me where the instructor is.”
“Oh, I understand.”
I forcibly pulled out the iron.
I didn’t know what he would do if I left him here any longer, so I quickly left my group and walked away, dragging Pawoocheol with me.
In the meantime, Gujeol-yeop was watching Pae Woo-cheol’s back as he left with a subtle expression.
When Guyangcheon leaves.
“Then… Me too first…”
The awkward remaining iron line also tried to quickly get up.
Cheoljiseon didn’t want to remain in this space.
What kind of atmosphere will the women here have immediately after Guyangcheon disappears?
Because I’ve known it so well for the past few days.
It’s a great achievement that each and every one of them is in a great position.
There are people that Cheoljiseon wanted to approach.
If we met each other individually, I wonder if we would know.
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I didn’t want to get involved when we were all together.
The moment Cheol Ji-seon was about to get up with the unfinished meal on his plate.
“wait….”
Shudder.
Someone is blocking the line by calling for a fence.
The culprit is a woman called Sword Dancer.
She was the concubine of the Namgung family.
“yes…?”
“•••Rice… . Eat everything and go…”
They have shining blue eyes.
Those eyes and that ridiculous appearance are burdensome.
Maybe it’s because of that, but I can’t look at it for long and I naturally avert my eyes.
“•••Eat and go.”
“yes….”
Somehow, Namgungbia’s words gave him strength, causing Cheoljiseon to sit down again.
‘•••what?’
Why did you tell me to sit down?
In this situation, telling me to eat is no different from telling me to vomit.
‘no way.’
The iron line comes to mind.
That beautiful woman is the fiancée of the evil Jinryong.
That alone makes it valid.
‘•••Is this a new type of food torture?’
That was enough of a reason for her to want to harass herself.
Namgungbia was still looking at the iron line with strange eyes.
Cheol Ji-seon didn’t know what to do.
Eventually, I picked up my chopsticks again and started eating.
Seolbong, who has become more reserved.
A tea-loving Dang So-yeol.
There is even Namgung Bi-ah who is staring at him intently.
It was to the point where I couldn’t tell if the food was going into my nose or where it was going.
‘•••Sister. I’m so tired.’
Cheoljiseon tries hard to think of his sister who lives far away.
But that didn’t make things any better.
I went to find the instructor following Pae Woo-cheol’s instructions.
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Instructor Cheolhwan Oh still didn’t look kindly at me after that bet.
It seemed like he kept his personality separate from his work.
“I heard you called.”
When I asked Cheolhwan-oh, Cheolhwan-oh spoke to me with a small sigh.
“I heard you had a big accident.”
As expected, that’s it.
As I walked, I had some idea of why Cheolhwan-oh had called me.
There’s only one thing worth mentioning lately.
The trouble that Jang Seon-yeon caused at Cheol Hwan-oh’s house. That must have been it.
Of course, I didn’t think it would go over without a hitch, since I’d had that kind of accident too.
As expected, Cheolhwan Oh brings up this topic to me.
“It is permitted for students to fight each other, but I heard this incident is different. Is that correct?”
“yes.”
That’s right. You can’t do that.
Because I unilaterally attacked you.
Cheolhwan Oh asked me.
“Why did you do that?”
I answered without hesitation.
“I broke it because I was so pissed at the way that guy was acting.”
“•••what?”
Cheolhwan Oh’s eyes widen in confusion at my words.
Did you expect me to make some kind of decent excuse?
No way.
“He was verbally insulting a weaker officer than himself. No one intervened, so I just intervened.”
“That is something that the parties involved should work out. You don’t even belong there. If something happens, you should just let them figure it out. All the officials here are unmanned.”
Even if it is unmanned, we must overcome it. Those were the words of Cheolhwan-oh.
Right, I agree with that.
But it seemed like Cheol-Hwan Oh didn’t know what the main point of my story was.
I’ve been talking about it from the beginning, you know.
“Yes. So I just got angry and broke it.”
I know that I shouldn’t do that.
I was so pissed that I just broke it.
“ha….”
Cheolhwan Oh sighs deeply this time.
“It looks like you have no excuses. This isn’t something to be taken lightly. You know that, right?”
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But that doesn’t mean I have to retire.
If there’s a difference, the morning practice may be canceled.
It was okay because I expected it to happen.
“Then what should I do?”
I was wondering what kind of punishment I would receive.
Cheol-Hwan Oh blurts out something surprising to me.
“The Lord is looking for you.”
“yes ?”
“The punishment you will face will be decided by the Lord.”
This time my eyes widen at Cheolhwan-oh’s words.
The eldest disciple of the Kunlun School, and currently in charge of the Shinryongwanju of the Qinghai Ilgeom.
That person was looking for me.
Cheol-Hwan Oh, who saw my expression, seemed to be wondering if he had finally realized how big of a deal this was.
That wasn’t why I was surprised.
It’s the Cheonghae Ilgeom and the Nabal.
“No, then you could have just told me to go to the royal office from the beginning. Why did you call me here? You’re bothering people.”
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“Ah, if it’s the governor’s office, it’s on the other side of here… ha.”
At my words, Cheol-Hwan Oh’s expression crumpled.
