By the time I finally got out of the cave, the sun had already set.
My whole body was already soaked in sweat. Even though I am the type of person who doesn’t care about things that are a little dirty, I felt uncomfortable.
It was.
‘… It’s so hard to keep up.’
I came out dragging my tired body.
I feel a little better after breathing in the night air that blows as if it had been waiting for me.
How much work did they do digging holes in caves?
I don’t feel it, but it must have been quite a while since I skipped a meal.
‘Oh, by the way, I forgot to tell you that I wasn’t going to eat.’
I realized it after I came out. Usually, I came to eat. Or I told my companions that I came to eat.
I couldn’t do that today because I was trying to concentrate.
‘It doesn’t matter, right?’
Surely you won’t eat or anything because I’m not there…
‘hmm.’
I’d like to think that it wouldn’t be the case, but I was a little worried because it had happened a few times before.
Let’s walk a little faster.
If you leave the cave and come down the mountain, you will soon see the current.
Even though it was late at night, the streets of Hanam were still bright.
Of course, not too long is my standard.
If you use a bet to increase your speed a little, you can quickly close the distance.
‘This has also changed.’
As I feel this, the past comes to mind.
I’m talking about that time when I was walking around Sacheon, panting for breath, trying to find a monument.
‘At that time, Wi Seol-ah followed me secretly.’
It was only when I reached the observation deck that I realized that Wi Seol-ah was chasing me.
What was frustrating was that I ran so hard that I was exhausted, but Wi Seol-ah chased after me as if nothing had happened.
‘It was strange back then.’
It was strange to begin with, but it gets even stranger when you delve deeper.
I don’t know about the current Wisul-ah, but the Wisul-ah of that time had something that was difficult to call human.
Things like having a low presence or being incredibly strong for an average person.
Of course, by now I had a vague idea of the reason.
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In reality, there is nothing you can do without knowing.
‘Because he just wasn’t human.’
Wi Seol-ah is not human.
Now it made sense. It meant that there was something about Wi Seol-ah.
However, I just don’t want to think that way myself.
‘He is a man of wisdom.’
If I think about it that way, then so be it.
It felt like it was just passing by, but I just wanted to think of it that way.
Look at it now. Rather than remembering that Wi Seol-ah was strange at the time, don’t you only remember the time you jumped up and flew while carrying Wi Seol-ah?
What I meant was that the identity of Wi Seol-ah wasn’t a story that was very important to me.
‘This street was quite difficult back then.’
It was when I had a chance that was not a chance and my realm was about to reach second-rate.
How dare you say you’d run away carrying Wi Seol-ah on your back?
‘ah.’
That’s right.
Wi Seol-ah asked me to carry her.
Did he ask me to carry him because he was tired? It was quite funny to think about that.
It’s not a bad memory, either.
As I recalled those random memories, I realized that my steps had already arrived at the present.
As soon as I arrived, I took out the bamboo stick and used it.
‘… Tsk.’
Wearing a mask and walking around for fear of being recognized. This was truly an embarrassing reason.
Becoming too famous is also a problem.
Even now, it was even more so because people from other regions were coming to the city in large numbers.
Those fucking Murim Alliance bastards.
‘Let’s spread some rumors.’
It’s a good thing you spread such a crappy rumor while doing your job like shit.
I’m so good at it that there are hardly any people in Hanam who don’t know my nickname and who I am.
In a way, fame can be a source of strength for a warrior, so rumors like this aren’t all that bad… .
‘… No, I think it’s bad.’
I let out a deep sigh.
Honestly, I wasn’t particularly fond of this kind of attention.
Although the interest was different from my previous life, people’s gazes were still more irritating than pleasant.
Should I say that this is something I’ve experienced at some point?
‘I don’t know how other guys can stand this.’
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It reminds me of the Four Great Families.
They usually could be recognized just by looking at them, as they had embroidered the symbol of the Sega on their uniforms.
This means that the bloodline of the Four Great Families has appeared.
When I was young, I wondered why he was doing such a ridiculous thing, but when I broadened my perspective on the world a little, I could understand right away.
That was one value.
You may not get involved in unnecessary trouble. You will be given special treatment wherever you are, as long as nothing happens.
The way you deal with others will change, and you may start off higher in the standing position.
Such was the power of fame.
If we look at it in more detail, it’s much more complicated, but I think it’s about that level.
Of course, even though there are so many good things.
‘Until things calm down a bit… let’s not act like that.’
No matter how I look at it, I feel like I don’t fit in with you.
I pressed the bamboo stick harder.
He moved the bet and immediately started walking, having erased his presence.
I said that because I wanted to go to the guest house quickly.
After walking a little like that.
Towering-
At one point my steps stopped.
It looks like a bar at first glance. I know that place too.
It was the place where Mo Yong-hee would sometimes buy dumplings. I guess it was because I said they were delicious that she always bought them from here.
“…hmm.”
I didn’t think about it for long, but I went straight into the restaurant and ordered some food.
And by the time I left the store, I had something thick in one hand.
I did buy a lot of sheep, but I thought it would be okay to buy a little more since there was at least one person who would eat it all anyway.
Should I buy some medicine too?
If I see it while passing by, I should buy it.
With that thought in mind, I walked back towards the inn.
The crowds were still large.
The night on the street was bright.
Your hands smell like food.
I walked along that street, enjoying it for a while. I hated this street, but I also hoped for it, contradictorily.
When I saw so many people, I could tell that the bloody calamity had not yet come.
I walked slowly while thinking about that.
Not long after that, as I walked a little further, I felt the crowds gradually thinning out.
We were passing through an active street and approaching the guest house.
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‘Even so, isn’t that too little?’
I was wondering if they were doing something about the smaller crowd than expected.
“hmm?”
As expected, something appeared in the distance.
It feels like there are a lot of people here. Is something going on?
‘Somehow there were fewer crowds than usual.’
That must have been the reason.
For a moment I was about to turn around, thinking I should just go back.
“…sorry.”
A familiar voice came to my ear.
I turned my head. As I followed the voice, I saw the back of a woman.
I remember what we talked about earlier about symbols.
It was said that the symbol of the Four Great Powers is value.
The same goes for the ball.
My family also had something that could be considered its own symbol.
There are also military uniforms that have it embroidered on the chest, but I tend not to wear them.
It’s embarrassing, you know, walking around like that.
I probably won’t wear it in the future.
‘No one will wear it anyway.’
I had never seen my father or even Gu Hee-bi wear it.
I do wear it when I go to important events.
I wore it to the last party meeting, too.
anyway.
If you wonder why I am bringing up the symbol now, it is because the woman was wearing a military uniform with that symbol on it.
That too is the story of the Gu family’s uniform.
The deep red uniform has a pattern drawn in pale yellow embroidery.
That was the symbolic clothing worn by the blood relatives of the Gu family.
I can only think of one relative who wears such conspicuous clothing.
‘A story?’
okay.
The owner of the voice was Gu Yeon-seo.
After checking that, I approached the crowd.
Guyeonseo was offering an apple to someone.
As soon as he sees that, he frowns slightly and looks at the other person.
The person Gu Yeon-seo is handing the apple to is a middle-aged man with a huge build.
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If I had to be specific, it would be a feeling that reminds me of Iljang-ro.
A large body that makes the waist look small.
What he is wearing there is a black uniform.
A black ring is also worn on the finger.
After checking up to that point, I could naturally tell who the other person was.
Moreover, since I had met his face several times, I couldn’t help but recognize him.
That guy.
‘What are you doing?’
He was the head of the Peng family, known as the Sword King.
‘why?’
Doubts arise.
Why are Peng Ga-ju and Gu Yeon-seo acting like that?
And all of a sudden, right in the middle of the street.
Gu Yeon-seo’s shoulders were hunched, as if she was intimidated.
The expression on Peng Gaju’s face as he looks at that is quite gritty.
“… Huh. The post-graduate indices these days are really bad. They can’t even see what’s in front of them.”
“…”
“And how dare you hit the shoulder of a senior who is much higher up than you? Were you taught at home that it was okay to do that?”
“No… It was my fault.”
The moment Gu Yeon-seo spat out an apology without any excuses, one of my eyebrows rose.
‘Look at this?’
Did Gu Yeon-seo, who was walking down the street, hit Paeng Ga-ju on the shoulder and walked away?
That’s what it felt like when I saw the conversation.
“Even if you see me first and come to me with respect, it’s not enough. Tsk tsk.”
The expression on Peng Gaju’s face as he continues to speak is subtle.
It was closer to a laugh of relief rather than anger.
‘Shoulder bump?’
This was something that defied my common sense.
There weren’t a lot of people, but this side wasn’t that crowded either.
It is highly unlikely that a gentleman of that caliber would allow his opponent to close the distance until their shoulders bumped.
What this means is.
I meant that it was closer to a nonsensical trick.
“I know it’s because he’s still young. But this is something we need to look into again regarding the state of Guga’s education.”
When Guga was mentioned, Gu Yeonseo flinched. Her ears turned red and her body instantly shrank.
Perhaps it was because he confirmed that that the corners of Peng Ga-ju’s mouth went up a little.
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“They say that children’s talents are great… . But when it comes to such basic manners, I feel like the teachings are lacking…”
“Oh, no…! This is entirely my fault for being so blind….”
“conflict-!”
When Peng Ga-ju suddenly gets angry, Gu Yeon-seo is startled and takes a step back.
“I haven’t finished speaking yet, and you’re cutting me off!”
“… I’m sorry. Please forgive my rudeness… .”
Every time he found fault with Gu Yeon-seo, the corners of Peng Ga-ju’s mouth went up.
“The most famous Sega bloodline is in this state…! How disappointing.”
“…that.”
Gu Yeon-seo tries hard to spit out the words, but ends up keeping her mouth shut. It was because Peng Ga-ju’s words just now had become chains.
With a look of satisfaction on his face, Pang Ga-ju continued speaking.
“This is it. There was something bad about Guga. I tried to see it in a positive light. When I see this, I guess I should be thankful that it ended badly back then.”
“…!”
When he even mentions the story of a broken engagement, Gu Yeon-seo tightly closes her eyes.
When I checked the situation, my body was already moving.
“With the state of your bloodline like this, there’s no need to look at anyone else… .”
The words of Peng Gaju, who had been speaking in a heated voice, suddenly cease.
Because I dug between the two of them.
If I watched any longer, my blood pressure would rise and I would die first. There was nothing I could do. I couldn’t die here from something like that.
He grabbed Guyeonseo’s shoulder and pulled her back.
Guyeonseo’s eyes widen at the sudden attraction.
I dragged the story back and blocked the way in front of Peng Gaju as if protecting him.
“What…?”
The gaze of Peng Gaju, who suddenly appeared in front of me, seemed quite bewildered.
I guess so.
I’m embarrassed too, you know.
How can you not be embarrassed when he speaks like that?
“mister.”
Peng Ga-ju’s brow furrowed at the words I blurted out.
Maybe it was because it was a completely unexpected title.
Well, that’s true.
Where did you hear the name of the nobleman who heads the Peng family?
I speak as I watch Peng Ga-ju’s expression gradually frowning.
“Speak very carefully.”
“You’re fucking with me.”
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“Let’s fuck… huh?”
The moment I was about to continue speaking, I felt my strength suddenly disappear.
Because someone suddenly interrupted and said what I was going to say first.
“People use their mouths so filthy. Do you think your mouth is a trash can? Spit out the trash.”
“What…?”
Peng Gaju looks at his opponent with a puzzled expression.
It wasn’t me who said those words.
It was something a woman who had been saying to me with her arms crossed for some time now appeared next to me.
Just like Peng Ga-ju, I was also busy looking at the woman who suddenly barged in.
I never thought that there would be another crazy person like me who would immediately swear at the head of the Sadaese family.
He was looking at the woman with eyes filled with surprise.
“uh?”
I let out a sound without realizing it. It was because I was checking the woman’s uniform.
A light blue uniform with embroidery on the chest. And some ornaments.
These are things I’ve seen often somewhere.
‘this…?’
I guess so.
Because it resembled the things that Murong Hee-ah was wearing from Murong Se-ga.
It’s not at the same level as that.
The uniforms were exactly the same, and the decorations had a unique style that only the Murong family could produce.
In other words, what this means is:
It was said that the woman was a blood relative of the Murong family.
