After a storm blew in and evening came, we finished eating.
I was putting my hand on Mo Yong-hee’s back in the empty carriage.
Because I had to send my heat to Mo Yong-hee after a long time.
Swish.
Is it because it’s been a while since I’ve felt this hot?
“… Ugh.”
Mo Yong-hee’s back was twitching slightly.
I’ve heard before that it feels strange.
Only after I had spent some of my energy did I take my hand back.
Only after the treatment was over, Mo Yong-hee let out the breath she had been holding.
“ha….”
I spat out my words while listening to his breathing.
“How many more times will it take?”
“… That’s right.”
The coldness felt inside Mo Yong-hee was considerably smaller than before.
At this rate, it seems like all treatments will be completed within the next six months.
‘If that happens.’
Mo Yong-hee can also start training again.
If we just count the years, it’s already been two years.
This is the time when Mo Yong-hee was not training as a martial artist.
Two years is a long time for an unmanned vehicle.
Even though I do it occasionally, it seems like I only do basic physical training.
If we delay any longer, various problems will arise.
‘But it seems like Mo Yong-hee doesn’t really care.’
Although he didn’t seem to be very interested in martial arts to begin with, seeing that Murong Se-ga was clearly a martial artist, Murong Hee-ah also had to start training again.
Especially when dealing with the bloody catastrophe that will occur in the future.
Looking at Mo Yong-hee’s back like that, I decided to ask something else first.
“By the way… what happened to your aunt?”
“ah.”
When asked about the White Lotus Sword, Murong Xi’er’s expression slightly distorted.
“My escort?”
How surprised I was when I heard that she had come to me out of nowhere to be my escort.
They say they got permission for this.
No matter what I heard, it wasn’t something that was easy to understand.
Regarding these questions, Mo Yong-hee speaks to me as if she is slightly tired.
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“I don’t know either… My aunt is a bit strange… no, she’s a peculiar person. Even the head of the household can’t do anything about her.”
“…”
So, what Mo Yong-hee said is this.
The White Lotus Sword is a person who has been abandoned even by his family. That’s what they say.
oh my god….
‘There, you got permission.’
When asked who gave him such permission, Baekryeongeom mentioned Madam Mi.
I had to be surprised once more here.
‘Why did Mrs. Mi suddenly pop out?’
It’s also surprising that the White Lotus Sword and Madame Mi have a connection.
No matter how I looked at it, it was a strange situation that the person who gave me permission to be her escort was Mrs. Mi.
When I think about it, I can’t help but sigh.
‘Escort my ass… .’
As of now, there was no particular need for escort.
What kind of escort is this to a person who has reached Hwagyeong?
If there was a title like leader or patriarch, then I don’t know.
Usually, even when reaching the peak, they don’t bring an escort.
But, you’re escorting me while I’m on Hwagyeong, and you even have the White Lotus Sword on top of that?
I am obviously related to the Murong family, so I don’t understand why it would be absurd for a Murong family expert to be guarding me.
Did he see my frowning face as if he was in trouble?
Mo Yong-hee carefully speaks to me.
“sorry….”
That apology made me laugh out loud.
“Why are you apologizing? It wasn’t your fault.”
“still….”
It’s rare to see Mo Yong-hee’s face looking so apologetic, but it feels a bit cute… no, it feels insignificant.
“… It’s a bit annoying, but it’s okay.”
Actually, nothing is okay, but I think it will work out somehow.
I don’t know what was discussed between Mrs. Mi and him that led to this situation, but I thought it would be good to see a high-ranking official volunteering to be my escort.
‘No, it doesn’t look good at all.’
I was trying to see it in a positive light somehow.
That would be the case.
‘This is not a situation where I need to worry about things like this.’
Right now, there were things that had to be taken care of first, so I didn’t have time to think much about the White Lotus Sword.
I looked at the moon rising outside the window. Looking at my location, I realized it was almost time.
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When I checked, a voice came to my ear as if it had been waiting for me.
-It’s time. Come.
“…”
I sat up after hearing a deep voice. It was the voice of the Dark King.
Mo Yong-hee looks at me with a puzzled look at my sudden movement.
“Confucius?”
“It’s time to go practice, so I’ll go first.”
“Ah… Can’t you stay a little longer?”
“Sorry, I’m in a bit of a rush.”
I left Mo Yong-hee, who was looking at me with regret, and quickly got out of the carriage and moved away.
The destination is the same forest where we faced the Dark King last night.
“…Tsk.”
As soon as I entered the forest, the same feeling as yesterday came over me.
My vision darkened and my senses became hazy in an instant. It was still an annoying sensation.
There must have been a backlash that reached a state of selflessness, but looking at this, it is clearly an aftereffect of the Dark King’s martial arts.
Covers the eyes and darkens the senses. Is it a martial art similar to Jinbeop?
‘When I look at it, I feel similar to Jeokcheon.’
It felt somewhat similar to the secret weapon I use.
It’s very similar to the feeling of a red zone dominating a certain area with heat.
If there’s anything else, it’s that Jeokcheon is a power that helps me, and this martial art is a power that holds back my opponent’s ankles.
“… Phew.”
After arriving at my destination, I took a deep breath.
Should I stop until you get here?
I kept worrying about whether I should just run away or not, but in the end, I chose to face it.
‘I have to try it even if it means getting angry.’
I had to listen even though it made me angry.
What is the point of this kind of training that keeps people from sleeping?
Although Paejon wouldn’t have made him do something like this without any meaning, he couldn’t help but feel angry.
‘If it were another human being, I wouldn’t be able to last even a day.’
How many times has it caused such a vivid death? If it were another human being, I might have lost my mind within a day.
I had some difficulty understanding why this bizarre practice would be chosen.
If you ask why I don’t complain and just keep complaining even though I know that.
‘Even if I don’t do it, there’s no other way.’
I had to believe it right away, if I saw even a little possibility.
You have to do as much as you can.
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That way, there might be a little more hope.
After thinking about it that way, I stood still and straightened my posture.
After that, pull it up as high as you can.
He opened his eyes and said.
“i look forward to.”
The Dark King’s answer was not heard, but that was the end of his words.
The second day of the Night of the Dead has begun.
******************
Time passed like that.
When I opened my eyes, the night had passed and morning had come.
Is it that time already?
Just like yesterday, I feel like my concept of time is getting stranger.
“ha….”
As I was lying on the floor and looking at the sky, I saw the sun slowly rising.
Looks like he was losing consciousness.
How long have I been unconscious?
“… Use it.”
I don’t know about that.
At least I remembered one thing.
Fifteen times.
This is the number of times I died to the Dark King tonight.
If you recall from the previous day when it was nine times, the number had increased.
‘What’s the problem?’
Is the Dark King angry with me?
Somehow it felt a bit more intense than the day before… .
‘… I didn’t even get to brush past it.’
The important thing is that during those fifteen deaths, he never even found the Dark King, let alone touched him.
When I saw this, I had to think differently.
‘There is no chance of winning.’
I realized that this wasn’t something that could be done in a day or two.
I don’t know if the problem is the illusionary martial arts that darkens the surroundings.
Even apart from that, the gap with the Dark King was too wide.
It would be more problematic since the Dark King did not experience the same transformation as the Vanquished One.
‘How am I supposed to eat this? You damn old man.’
I find myself feeling resentful towards the loser. I don’t even know what I’m supposed to gain from this.
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Even if the Emperor gets what he wants.
Can I reach the Dark King?
“under.”
I sat up with a start.
After that, I had to repeatedly open and close my fist with my hand and realize that it felt strange.
‘I feel refreshed.’
I experienced death fifteen times while staying up all night. My body feels refreshed as if I had had a good night’s sleep.
Are you out of your mind because you’ve died so many times?
So, maybe your body feels more refreshed.
“… That can’t be it.”
I thought about it myself and immediately came up with a negative answer.
Because I knew. That something like this wouldn’t break my spirit.
No matter what happens, I won’t lose my mind or anything.
It must have been like that from the moment I visited the Demon Realm in my previous life.
I looked around.
The dark king who must have been somewhere is nowhere to be seen.
Just like yesterday, it would have disappeared as soon as morning came.
The first thought that came to mind when I saw that was.
“Shall we eat first?”
The idea was to fill my stomach first.
******************
It’s now been three days since I started my journey to Sacheon.
They said that from the valley where we are staying now, we will leave in the afternoon.
The waiting period feels quite long. It seems like there is some problem with transportation.
Should I think that it is that thorough?
Even if they are accompanying the transport unit, no one other than the party members may approach.
It was said that it was possible to escort the area, but that very close approach was impossible.
‘It felt like it was quite a while.’
For a normal transport, these people in the Tang Dynasty seem to be boiling with a sharp spirit.
Are you focusing more because it was Maeng’s request?
Of course, I didn’t specifically ask about this part. There was no need to ask, and since it was the domain of the Tang family, it would be strange for an outsider like me to invade.
I walk forward, glancing at the unmanned personnel of the party.
‘Where are the kids?’
I was looking for another group now.
It’s okay to eat rice alone, but I prefer to eat it together.
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Is it because I’ve been so busy lately that I can only see your face during meal times?
‘Is such a trivial reason right?’
I don’t quite understand why you’re looking for something like that.
No other reason came to mind.
You just don’t want to admit it.
I just don’t want to admit the simple reason that ‘I’m looking for you because I miss you.’
‘Tsk.’
He clicked his tongue inwardly and continued to look around.
Usually, at this point, Wi Seol-ah would pop out from somewhere and act like she knew what was going on.
Not only Wi Seol-ah, but also Dang So-yeol is not visible.
‘what?’
Namgungbia, you may be sleeping in my carriage or out for a walk somewhere.
My eyebrows furrowed slightly because I couldn’t see the two people sneaking up on me even though I was still.
Because I had a feeling that something was wrong.
That’s not all.
‘somehow.’
The number of people staying at the campsite seemed relatively empty.
Not only the characters of the fallen family, but also the characters of the rain that were often seen are not visible.
It feels like they’re all gathered together somewhere.
At this point, I thought I should try spreading the word.
‘Ah… This is annoying.’
Since I’ve been in a tough spot just now, I wanted to make the bet a little easier, if possible.
He suppressed a little annoyance and spread his feelings widely.
Then, immediately, the presence of many people is felt at a location slightly further away.
But there was something strange about that.
“…this is”
Not just the sound.
Even the fierce speculation is caught in my emotions.
As soon as I felt it, I quickly jumped up.
Did a battle break out?
If only speculation had been caught, then it wouldn’t matter.
I can feel a faint hint of brain energy in the air. This is definitely Namgungbia’s energy.
Knock knock knock-.
I hear sounds from my body.
My body was changing into a fighting stance on its own, following my instincts.
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As the distance between us gradually narrows at a rapid pace, we begin to see people gathering in the distance.
He shot his body towards it.
bang-!
He landed on the ground as if he was being pushed down without any tricks.
Thud thud thud! Dust is flying everywhere and smoke is blocking the view, so I create wind pressure to blow it away.
I looked in the direction where speculation was boiling and observed the situation.
“…what?”
Centered around people who were watching.
visor-!
With the sound of blades hitting each other.
Several flashes of light were arriving simultaneously.
Within it, different types of bets clash with each other as if they were fighting over territory.
Namgungbia’s brain was like that.
That was the case with Weiseol-ah’s sword.
In the meantime, I can also feel the venom of the Tang Dynasty’s political ideology sneaking in.
At first I wondered what on earth those three were doing.
Are you having a sparring session?
I guess it can be done through dialogue, but what I find strange is this.
The point is that these three energies are not moving towards each other, but rather towards something else.
at that time.
Wi Seol-ah’s sword shoots and aims at someone.
The golden aura at the tip of the sword is particularly vivid.
In the meantime, did Wi Seol-ah grow?
The sword that shot out with a graceful curve seemed to have a high degree of perfection.
but.
That’s right-! Chaeng-!
“…!”
The attack wavers as someone swings a sword, and soon the Weiseol-ah is repelled.
Just as Wi Seol-ah was about to roll on the floor, unable to bear the recoil, Namgung Bi-a appeared and helped Wi Seol-ah fall.
“What is that…?”
I had to look at it and say I was dumbfounded.
It’s also surprising that Wi Seol-ah, Nam Gung-bia, and Dang So-yeol are working together.
This is because we confirmed that there was a person moving leisurely while receiving that attack.
The woman smiles brightly, receiving Namgungbia’s strange gaze.
“The pretty ones are doing better than I thought? This girl might be a little happy.”
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The identity of the person who is receiving that joint attack is.
It was the White Lotus Sword, Mo Yong Biyeon.
