<Episode 322>Practice. (1)
The incident occurred between dawn and morning.
Is it because I’ve been practicing meditation more frequently lately?
As a result, I started to sleep in a lot in the morning.
It’s a bit hard to break it by force.
Because I told Pae Woo-cheol to wake me up as late as possible.
I thought that day would be like that too.
“Brother… Brother.”
I opened my eyes slightly at the sound I heard.
I thought it was about time to get up.
The body that is being raised feels heavy.
It’s been like that especially lately.
I feel like my body is in a strange state, but I don’t feel that strange at all.
It seems like mental fatigue took up most of it.
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•••right-
He let out a deep sigh and raised his upper body.
I had to get up even though I didn’t want to.
I got up and barely opened my eyes.
I see someone in front of me.
Is it Pawoocheol?
If not that, then another roommate?
“•••huh?”
Surprisingly, it was neither.
If it was Pae Woo-cheol, he wouldn’t have such a delicate body.
I rubbed my eyes, which were not opening properly, and looked at the other person.
The sunlight shining through the window frame is warm. The light coming through the frame seems to indicate morning.
It’s as if it’s completely illuminating only one person.
“•••you.”
Get on both knees.
The one who greeted me in a somewhat reserved manner was none other than Wei Seol-ah.
Brown hair with a subtle golden tint.
A golden eye that appears to be half-closed comes into view.
No, this is not it.
Now is not the time to be amazed by the appearance of the above Seol Ah.
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‘Why is he here?’
I thought it might be a dream, but it wasn’t.
The situation is similar.
Not only Paewoocheol, but also the four men gathered in the room stopped moving.
I was looking at Seol-ah above.
All of my pupils are shaking.
The appearance of being frozen in stone, as if not knowing what to do, is impressive.
What is it?
What is this situation?
I immediately looked at Pae Woo-cheol, who had woken me up.
It seems like that big guy is also confused by this situation.
As if he noticed my gaze, he quickly came over and whispered in my ear.
It seemed like he wasn’t at a level where he could transmit sound yet.
“What is this?”
“•••My brother suddenly said he had something to do… .”
“Did you open the door for me?”
“When I said that my brother was sleeping… . Then my sister said she would wait inside… .”
“Are you really going to let them in? How many men are there here?”
What’s wrong with you, sister?
Above, Seol-ah is probably a few years younger than Pae Woo-cheol.
Even I was younger than Pae Woo-cheol.
Didn’t Paewuchul exceed the terms and conditions?
“•••I’m sorry. I also got a little carried away.”
While Pae Woo-cheol was scratching the back of his head in embarrassment.
Wi Seol-ah, who had been quiet, intervenes.
“I was being unreasonable. I wanted to come in. Prince Pae did nothing wrong.”
The word ‘Prince Pae’ came out of Wi Seol-ah’s mouth.
Paewoocheol’s face melts.
Good.
Bam-!
“Ugh!?
I didn’t like the look so I lightly kicked Paewoocheol’s calf.
Immediately a large body fell over and wrapped itself around my calves.
The joke was played gently.
“You’re joking, Woocheol.”
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“•••Brother, does it really look like it’s been stolen?”
Pae Woo-cheol, who was speaking with a sad face, was ignored.
He left that foolish behavior alone and looked at Wi Seol-ah again.
“what’s the matter?”
“…I have something to say to you, Confucius.”
I have something to say.
‘You said you needed time to think.’
The end of the conversation with Wi Seol-ah the other day.
Wi Seol-ah said she needed time to think for herself. That was the end of asking for time.
How many days have passed since then?
After hearing what Wi Seol-ah said, I decided to respect it.
I stayed still like that for a few days.
Wi Seol-ah came to see me in person.
So far so good.
Everything is good.
!
.
The question is, why did this morning breeze come to me?
“What do you have to say?”
I regretted saying those words.
It’s nice to see you after a long time. Your complexion looks really good.
Did you eat breakfast?
You could have just asked such a ridiculous question politely.
The words that come out of his mouth are extremely blunt.
It seemed like this would probably never be fixed until I died.
To the question I asked.
The top of the above-mentioned Seol Ah’s head rises slightly.
Golden eyes were staring straight at me.
The clear vision you had when you were my servant.
It looks like there’s a little bit left though.
There is hardly any left.
I had a fleeting thought that it was a bit of a shame.
My head is still a bit hazy.
I should say he’s a bit absent-minded.
Since the body has reached its peak, it is unlikely that it will be overcome by fatigue just because it did not get enough sleep.
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Things have been a little strange lately.
When I thought it wouldn’t work, I tried to turn my energy around and drive away the fatigue.
Wi Seol-ah tells me.
“i like you.”
“•••to?”
To the voice I heard in my ear.
I let out a stupid sound without realizing it.
“What did you just say… .
“i like you.”
As if I misheard you.
Ignoring what I was about to say.
He said the words again as if confirming the kill.
Something falls with a thud on my head, which was as hazy as fog, and scatters.
“you….”
Wi Seol-ah, who spoke, had an indifferent expression.
I had to be dumbfounded for a few seconds while watching that.
What should I say?
I was so full of such thoughts that I couldn’t speak.
Breaking the transparent wall blocking the mouth.
I can barely manage to ask a question.
“What are you talking about all of a sudden?”
His voice was shaking slightly as he spoke.
“I’m done thinking about it.”
“worry?”
“Yes. I’m worried.”
I have a lot of worries.
He asked me to give him some time to think about it.
So is this the answer you came up with?
What is this?
Could this really be a dream? That seemed more realistic.
‘What is it…?’
I looked at the sly woman who was speaking. I looked closely and then I saw it.
The ears of Wi Seol-ah, who has an indifferent expression.
That means it’s bright red.
cue,,
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After seeing that, I met Wi Seol-ah’s eyes again.
“that….”
I keep repeating to myself that I feel like I have to answer somehow.
In a few short seconds, tens of thousands of answers come to mind. I search for one word that I have chosen by all means.
The moment I was about to spit it out.
“Now that it’s like that… I ask for your help in the future.”
Before I could even say it, Wi Seol-ah suddenly said that.
He bows his head deeply and then suddenly stands up.
“Uh… yeah?”
The ears that were visible at first glance were much redder.
I try to call out to Seol-ah Wi urgently, but Seol-ah Wi quickly takes a step back and runs away.
I couldn’t even tell how fast it was.
“What….”
Only after the sound of Seol-ah’s footsteps as she ran out the door and down the hallway gradually diminished.
I was able to gradually understand the situation that had suddenly arisen.
‘What did you just say?’
Did you say you liked it?
I’m sure it was like that.
In the midst of the stuttering as if something had broken down.
“older brother.”
Pae Woo-cheol speaks to me quietly.
“… Uh… Uh.•.Why?”
Not only his head but even his mouth was frozen, so he couldn’t answer as usual.
Pae Woo-cheol had a serious expression on his face.
He bows his head slightly and speaks again.
“Excuse me… Brother.”
“say.”
“•••Can I hit you just once?”
“Then… what, Inma?”
When I frown, Paewool suddenly steps back.
I guess this was the starting point.
Wi Seol-ah’s behavior has become somewhat strange.
Morning practice is of course missed.
After taking the theoretical training.
Lunch time came soon.
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I heard there’s something really special about afternoon practice.
I guess that’s why it’s an early lunch.
Of course, it’s good.
“What’s for lunch today?”
“I don’t know….”
“Yeah, I’m used to that now.”
It’s something to ask Pae Woo-cheol, who probably hasn’t memorized it anyway.
It became a bit of a routine.
When I saw it, I was sure that he didn’t memorize it because he ate everything well.
“I think I heard it was meat.”
“Then you can’t eat it.”
“There is an old saying that you shouldn’t filter food.”
While chatting with Pae Woo-cheol, Jamryong was sneaking in.
Starting a few days ago, Jamryong, who pretended not to know, joined us and we started eating together.
I’m not really trying to stop you though.
There was a bit of a problem.
“… Could you please be more mindful of what other people think?”
“I didn’t know you would tell me that.”
To the words that the sleeping dragon said as if he was dumbfounded.
I let out a deep sigh.
The reason I bring this up is none other than this.
Since the sleeping dragon is clearly a member of the Taoist sect.
There are separate meals provided for those who cannot eat meat.
What is this kid doing, putting meat up there so confidently?
“Hey… Your brothers look like they’re going to kill you?”
“Brothers? They’re just strangers. Don’t worry about it. I’m an only child.”
No, no matter how I look at it, they seem like they are disciples of a shaman.
Every time something like this happened, I wondered if Jamryong was really crazy.
If we live like this, why doesn’t the shaman kick us out?
‘•••Is it because of talent?’
Is that really true?
Well, if you have talent at the level of a sleeping dragon, you can’t just go and bring it in.
It might have been a waste to just kick him out for having an accident.
“Oh! Chicken.”
Look at me, I’m so excited because there’s meat.
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I wonder if that’s a real Taoist.
‘•••According to Shin Noya, Shaolin’s Huang Ao Bul Ying also said that he ate grilled meat and drank alcohol when he was young.’
In fact, there are people who pretend to be clean on the outside but act like idiots behind the scenes.
It is possible that a sleeping dragon that lives instinctively like this may be cleaner.
“older brother….”
“why.”
“Don’t you think you’ve put in too much? You won’t be able to finish it.”
“If there’s any left, you can eat it.”
“That sounds like a pretty good idea.”
Paewoocheol smiled brightly at my words.
As they moved around in groups like this, I could hear whispering behind them.
-Did the sleeping dragon really join that group…?
-In the Iron Age? Even the Shaman’s sleeping dragon was recruited. How could that be…!
-Wait a minute. Cheolcheolyang? Wasn’t it Cheolyangcheol?
-That’s not important.
-The name doesn’t matter?
-They say that Geomryong is hanging out with Jinryong these days… . Really?
-Then what about the mad dog Cheoljiseon who leads the three dragons among the six dragons?
A dizzying rumor was spreading just by hearing it.
Meanwhile, the mad dog Cheoljiseon is still alive and well.
That’s why the iron line is affected by the disease.
Am I the only one who hears that noise?
The sleeping dragon quietly receives its food and then snickers.
“Then now, is it Cheolyangcheolhyeok?”
“They’re sneaking it in here and there.”
“Whatever. It’s just something I made roughly, so you can put one in there.”
I see that you said it was roughly made.
It seemed like he knew I was joking at that time.
As expected, you’re really quick on the uptake.
“But are you really okay?”
At my question, Jamryong tilted his head slightly.
He had an expression on his face like he didn’t know what I was talking about.
“If we keep getting entangled like this, it could turn out badly later.”
” ah.”
I knew very well how obsessed the shaman’s master was with other people’s attention and fame.
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What’s more, it is a sleeping dragon that receives all the loveliness of such a long-winded person.
Would he really approve of me hanging out with these troublemakers?
That was the question.
“It doesn’t matter. It’s fun, right?”
The sleeping dragon was at peace. As expected, this guy is definitely not normal.
“and.”
“huh?
“Being able to eat quietly is a huge blessing.”
“Look at the people in the restaurant. Can they eat quietly?”
It was already crowded because I arrived a little late.
Quietly, my ass.
At my words, the sleeping dragon just laughed.
Put the food back in.
In the meantime, they are taking more meat.
I shook my head at that sight.
Finding a seat isn’t always difficult.
This is because the quick-witted Mo Yong-hee has already taken a seat in one corner of the restaurant.
Those gathered included three of the Four Great Leaders.
Since it is a place where Namgung, Moyong, and Tangmun’s daughters all gathered at once.
It is extremely rare for people to join the party there.
Even if you try to join.
A few sharp words from Mo Yong-hee or Dang So-yeol would make them back down and disappear.
Sometimes, Peng A-hee appears and eats with Dang So-yeol.
Even that was only occasionally.
In the end, it was decided that the only remaining seat would be occupied by me, who had just appeared.
“What are you doing?”
“huh?”
As always, just as I was about to sit down.
Mo Yong-hee’s cold voice flies in.
“what ?”
“Why are you sitting wherever you want?”
It’s cooler than usual.
The already cold kid was getting even colder.
what?
“Huh…” O •
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When I turned my head, I saw that I had done something wrong… Ah.
Only then could I notice Mo Yong-hee’s sudden attitude.
“Sorry, I have something to do at the moment.”
Last time, when I had something to say to Mo Yong-hee, I asked her to meet up with me.
Because I broke my promise with Mo Yong-hee at the call of the Iron Line.
It seemed like he was angry.
Yeah, I haven’t been there since then.
•••Is this something to be angry about?
“sorry.”
I send an apology once again. Mo Yong-hee’s head turns this way again.
“•••Next time I’ll be really angry.”
The appearance has softened somewhat after one apology.
You’re surprisingly good at solving things.
In my past life, I was caught like a rat.
I apologize again for those words.
I sat in the empty seat in front.
Jamryong and Paewoocheol, who had been watching, also sit down.
I sat down next to Namgung Bi, who was half asleep as if it was natural.
Then, Jamryong tried to sit next to me.
Namgung Bi-ah gets up slightly and gestures.
It was a gesture towards the sleeping dragon.
“There… is… a seat.”
“•••hmm?
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“There’s a seat.”
“Oh, there’s a seat. Sorry.”
At Namgungbia’s suggestion, Jamryong sits one space to the side.
Seat? Who else is coming?
“Who decided to come again?”
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• • • – • • • O •
After saying those words, Namgungbia leaned her face against my shoulder again with a sleepy expression.
My thin hair gets in the way of eating.
I keep doing this over and over again, so I don’t really care anymore.
While eating naturally.
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Suddenly, Mo Yong-hee, who was in front, spoke to Jamryong.
“It’s been a while.”
I say this with a smile.
There were thorns for some reason.
Jamryong must have sensed it too because he stopped eating and started coughing.
“•••Ahem. Doesn’t the voice sound so different?”
“It’s natural since the opponents are different.”
“•••Ah, yes. Well… It’s been a while, Miss Mo-yong. I’m a little late in greeting you.”
At Jamryong’s words, Mo Yonghee takes a sip of tea.
What are these guys? Have we met before?
“When I went to see you, I think you said you had no intention of going either way.”
“•••That. Well, isn’t it true that people’s lives are something you never know?”
ah.
‘What, you said you were gathering the students? Is that it?’
Among the factions that spread within the Shinryongwan, the biggest one is the story of Murong Hee-ah.
Writers are writers among themselves.
Merchants are merchants.
It’s said that people with similar backgrounds are grouped together.
A few days after I arrived, I heard that Murong Hee was also gathering people like that.
It looks like he went to the sleeping dragon too.
It seems that the sleeping dragon refused to do that.
You said you weren’t going anywhere.
It seemed like he didn’t like the fact that I came here right away.
“I’m sorry.”
Even the sleeping dragon rarely takes apples.
Mo Yong-hee folds the fan she was carrying and smiles faintly.
“It’s okay. It would be better if it were you, Mr. Gukong.”
…iced coffee.
“If I had gone somewhere else, I would have buried it…”
“Huh? What did you say?”
“I’m joking. Haha.”
When I saw it, it was definitely not a joke.
Because it was the closest to the truth among the things I heard from Mo Yong-hee in the past.
Even the sleeping dragon seemed to sense a sense of crisis, as he appeared to be covered in a cold sweat.
That crazy guy, Mo Yong-hee, seems to be quite scary.
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Well, in my previous life, the sleeping dragon was avoiding me unilaterally.
If you think you’ve got it figured out, just sell me out.
•••I feel angry when I think about it.
I feel like there’s a fire inside me.
The moment Namgung Bi Ah was about to drink a sip of the water she had been given.
Druk.
Someone sits next to you.
Namgungbi said there was someone to sit down.
Is that him?
I looked up because I thought it was someone.
A familiar scent of flowers is felt along with the sound of footsteps.
“uh.”
It was Seol-ah who came to see me in the morning.
Every time I visited, he refused to eat with me.
What’s happening today?
While I was wondering, I looked at the food she brought.
‘He brought rice like a mountain.’
The side dishes are all generous in quantity.
I wonder if Seol-ah Wi also noticed what I was seeing.
Seol-ah Wi says, blushing slightly.
“… They said it was good to eat a lot… .”
Because I kept telling you to eat a lot.
It means that it has spread a lot.
“Poem, if you don’t like it, should I take it out?”
“What are you taking out? You have to eat it all.”
“.•.yes.”
As if reassured by my words, Wi Seol-ah sits down and begins to eat.
There is no story about that earlier.
All they say is that they only eat rice.
I think Wi Seol-ah has already forgotten.
The ears, which were redder than in the morning, were proof that it wasn’t true.
‘•••Did Namgungbia call you?’
The one who said that someone was coming was Namgung Bi.
I guess he knew it anyway.
Namgung Bi was just sleeping with her eyes closed and leaning on my shoulder.
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“… I thought one person was missing, but it was good. Tsk.”
During this gap, Mo Yong-hee whispers quietly.
It was an uncomfortable mealtime, knowingly or unknowingly.
