EP.42 Sword Phoenix. (2)
Sword Phoenix (2)
The one who is defeated among the three deities of the world said this directly.
He said that now is the age of meteors.
This was a saying that came about because the geniuses of the century appeared one after another, as if stars were falling from the sky to the ground.
These are truly absurd times.
There are so many talented people that some become geniuses.
Sujae is an ordinary person.
It was a time when ordinary people became dull.
What an absurd time we live in.
From the perspective of the Central Plains, it could be seen as the most brilliant era, as it was a time when many excellent warriors were produced.
It wasn’t for me.
‘You were born in the wrong era.’
A phrase I’ve heard countless times.
‘It’s not that I don’t have talent… but it’s a bit strange.’
A phrase I’ve heard a thousand times.
‘I feel very sorry when compared to my sisters.’
It’s something I’ve heard tens of thousands of times.
It was probably around this time that I, who didn’t know the subject, became very angry.
Because I wasn’t the only star among the stars pouring down into the world.
At that time, I blamed the absurdity of the world.
Because others shined too brightly to blame one’s own bloodline.
But, on the contrary, I failed to become a star.
Even among countless stars, there are bound to be stars that shine brighter.
Namgung’s brain dragon was like that.
The Tang dynasty’s Dokbong was like that.
The Volcano Sword Dragon is quiet now, but soon, a plum blossom will bloom from the tip of its sword.
It won’t be long before the Shaman’s sleeping dragon wakes up.
Among the countless young people who are uncountable, those who have taken the place of the dragon and the phoenix through talent and effort are the stars of this era.
It is almost certain that the next world’s greatest person will emerge from among these people.
Even among those women, Geombong was a particularly splendid woman.
The most recent index.
A person who exudes a particularly outstanding presence among the writhing dragons.
At the point when Peng Wujin, known as the True Dragon, took over the position of the head of the Peng family and stepped down from the position of the Later Index.
The most recent index position naturally goes to Geombong.
Surprisingly, no one raised an objection.
They were so full of arrogance and confidence that they didn’t even raise the slightest objection.
It also meant that the status of the sword was outstanding.
That’s why I hated her.
I hated that I had a talent that no one could dare to surpass, even though we were the same father’s children.
I also hated having Geombong’s name in front of my name wherever I went.
To me, the sword was like a wall that I couldn’t overcome no matter what I did.
It was like a vast sea that could not be crossed no matter how hard one rowed.
That’s why I hated it.
She was so far away and so difficult to see, I always wanted to run away.
After lamenting like that for a while, another thought comes to mind.
‘Is this the real reason?’
The answer doesn’t come to mind.
Because you already know it without having to think about it.
‘…Actually, the biggest problem is.’
Even if you keep listing the reasons why you don’t like it,
I knew the truth.
Even if I make up so many excuses and reasons to hate her.
In the end, I can’t hate her.
That was what I hated.
So far, it has been clear… … .
“Little brother.”
“…huh.”
“Huh? Huh!?”
“Yes… Yes, sis… .”
“Yes, that’s right. Little brother, your hand is going down again. Let’s raise it up straight.”
“…yes.”
I thought as I raised my arms back up to the sky, shaking and slowly going down.
‘… It’s fucking hard not to hate, but now I think I can hate you really hard.’
It seemed like it would be easy now.
…this bad girl.
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The plan to escape that was set in motion as soon as the news was heard was thwarted all too easily.
Because the elder in front of me grabbed me.
“Where are you going?”
“Elder Lee, can you pretend not to see me just once?”
“What are you talking about? The engagement and your sister coming?”
“Yes, even if there is only one, there are two reasons why you are running away!”
“… I can’t understand, old man. Your sister came home after months and you can’t even see her face and leave.”
“Do you know what will happen to me? Why are you looking at my face? I will be stuck in the mountains for several months, so don’t come looking for me.”
“… Did you eat something bad in Sacheon? Why are you acting so arrogantly? I want to faint.”
I stopped moving for a moment at the elder’s murderous words.
This crazy old man…!
If you are grabbed by the back of the neck, you cannot escape no matter what you do.
Even if the stakes increased, it was still a pointless story in front of Elder Lee.
Meanwhile, his eyes were looking at where to run away, and his head was thinking about how to run away.
At that moment, I felt an energy that I absolutely did not want to feel.
‘Come here… . They’re coming this way… !!’
You said it was in the guest room…!
The words of the elder are clearly felt as the energy from far away approaches.
This is because the already increased number of Guyeonhwaryun Gong is resonating on its own accord with the familiar energy.
As the energy got closer, my body got hotter.
‘Crazy, what kind of energy is this?’
The presence is too strong.
No, really, did he wrap himself in flames?
How can a human being approach you with such passion?
‘At least hide it a little…!’
That crazy thing wasn’t hiding any of its energy, as if it was trying to melt everything around it.
The elder was thrown to the ground by a huge force.
Because there is no answer if you run away anyway.
It’s scary to think about that.
Someone quietly landed in front of the residence, crossing the long gate.
I took a few deep breaths and looked at the intruder.
Unlike the energy surrounding him, his body is quite delicate.
The long black hair that runs down his back has a slight red tinge to it, and his eyes are deep red.
This is proof that Gu Yeom-hwa-ryun-gong has surpassed 5 stars.
It was said that he had become a warrior who could be renowned as a strong man in the Central Plains.
She inherited the fierce eyes of the Gu family, but she was a strong beauty with a sharp facial features and an aura of her own.
If the second oldest sister, Gu Yeon-seo, has a relatively good impression.
That scary man copied my father’s face.
The red robe, fluttering in the wind, has a magnificent tiger embroidery in gold.
That was none other than the robe worn by the leader of the swordsmanship unit belonging to Guga.
The woman looked at me for a while, then ran her hand through my hair.
Only then did the oppressive anger disappear.
As I finally exhaled the breath I had been holding, the woman’s crimson lips also opened at the same time.
“Little brother.”
For a woman, her voice is a bit low-pitched and steady, and it feels heavy.
“Little brother.”
“uh…?”
“If you see your older sister, you should say hello first.”
“… .”
Cold sweat is running down my face.
… What should I say? I went through hundreds of thoughts in a split second.
Then I finally managed to get the words out.
“hi…?”
“… .”
There is no answer.
Just nod your head.
I added more because it seemed like there was something he didn’t like.
“do?”
Nod.
She nodded as if she had been waiting for me to finally hear what I had to say.
‘… I’m going to turn back.’
Sword Peak Gu Hee-bi.
She was the first sister I met in many years.
What should I say? Should I say that it still looks the same?
Goo Hee-bi was looking down at me with glaring eyes.
‘…Why are you looking down?’
Really? The heights are probably similar.
… As I thought about it, I realized that I was already on my knees.
“…?”
….uh?
Did you kneel instinctively?
Surprisingly, it was the fear that was ingrained in the body that created this.
“It’s good because the action is fast.”
Gu Hee-bi smiled brightly, as if she liked my appearance.
… the smiling face was so scary.
“You have to raise your hand too.”
“…Huh? Why your hand?”
“Aren’t you listening?”
At those words, a hand quickly goes up.
This too was not my will.
Fucking early childhood education… .
“Little brother.”
“…huh.”
“Huh? Huh!?”
“Yes… Yes, sis… .”
“Yes, that’s right. Little brother, your hand is going down again. Let’s raise it up straight.”
“…yes.”
Why do you start acting like a jerk as soon as you see me after a long time?
I glanced at Elder Lee as if asking for help, but he was looking at me with a pleased expression.
“The friendship is still good.”
“…Does this look good?”
“Heh heh heh heh!”
Gu Hee-bi suddenly throws away the day when he starts to punish her without even knowing why and bows to Elder Lee.
“It’s been a while, Elder Lee.”
“Yeah, Hee-bi, how have you been?”
“I’m always the same.”
“It’s the same. I’ve heard from the old man that he’s doing a good job as the leader of the swordsmanship.”
“That’s because all the members work hard.”
Elder Lee and Gu Hee-bi exchange greetings and jokes.
Everything is good.
Is my arm supposed to stay like this forever?
‘… I’m at this age now.’
I’m trembling.
It’s not that my arms are shaking because I’m holding them, it’s that I’m shaking because I’m ashamed.
… Really.
“This is a bit off…!”
I can’t stand it any longer.
It was nonsense to be swayed like this in a situation where even regression was in progress.
Finally, unable to bear it any longer, he lowered his arm to confront Gu Hee-bi.
“How old am I now…!”
“Listen again.”
“yes.”
Shit… … .
Goo Hee-bi approaches me, leaving Elder Lee behind, and makes eye contact.
Gu Hee-bi’s eyes are red due to her magic, which gives her a sense of mystery as well as fear.
“Little brother.”
“…yes.”
“Do you know what you did wrong?”
“Your sister came and you tried to run away…?”
“…. Did you try to run away?”
Fucked up… This wasn’t it.
As I coughed and tried to avert my gaze, Gu Hee-bi poked my cheek with her finger and turned my head away again.
What the hell? What did I do wrong to deserve this?
People become smarter when faced with a crisis, another reason came to mind.
“…Is it because of your second older sister?”
“Yeonseo?”
“Yes, if this is because I slapped Sister Yeonseo….”
“Did Yeonseo hit you in the face?”
… Oh, this isn’t it either?
Somehow, it feels like I’m confessing things one by one.
But strangely, in this confession, Goo Hee-bi has an indifferent expression.
My brother got slapped in the face, why is he like that?
“That’s strange, I don’t think Yeonseo was the type to hit you.”
“If not, why are you doing this to me, Sister?”
Gu Hee-bi glares at me with fierce eyes, perhaps because my words offend her.
The energy slowly creeping out feels tingly.
“you.”
“yes.”
“You’re getting engaged again.”
“…What?”
I made a really stupid expression without realizing it.
What did I just hear?
Did I hear that correctly?
I’m sure we were engaged… but what does that have to do with me getting scolded right now?
Gu Hee-bi continues speaking as if she doesn’t care about my questions.
“Why didn’t you tell me that?”
“I just found out today…?”
Even if I knew that in advance, why should I tell Gu Hee-bi about the engagement?
… No, wait, are you really going to get in trouble for that right now?
“Are you mad about that now?”
“Of course I’m angry about that! You’re getting engaged again without my permission, sister!?”
“What the heck are you talking about!? Are you crazy, big sister!?”
It’s so absurd that I can’t help but laugh.
You must have had a lot of alcohol during the day. What kind of weird things are you talking about?
When I got angry and shouted, Gu Hee-bi frowned.
That was the look on his face when he was really angry.
Uh, this seems a bit dangerous…?
Phew!
As expected, heat is radiating from Gu Hee-bi’s body.
Looking at the fluttering robe in the heat, I could tell how much money he had in his body.
‘… I think it’s Jo Jin?’
The instinct of my younger brother who grew up being beaten was speaking.
I want you to put your head in it right now.
Reason said.
It’s too late anyway.
‘You crazy bastard… Then what do you want me to do?’
As I was moving slowly, thinking that I might run away at any moment, I heard Gu Hee-bi’s fierce voice.
“Are you crazy? I can’t say anything right now because you’re looking at me….”
“master…?”
In the gap, an unspoken voice intervened.
The aura of Gu Hee-bi, which was burning as if it would explode, disappeared in an instant.
I turned to where the voice came from and saw Wiseol-ah looking at me while holding a bowl of hot dumplings.
“What….”
I looked back at Gu Hee-bi, feeling a colder sensation than before.
