〈Episode 594〉 Zhuge Liang.
A day passed.
The night has passed, the sun has risen, and it is just past noon.
Yuri was leaving the accommodation provided by the upper class with her escort and heading to the meeting place.
Not a very long distance.
The expression on Yuri’s face as she walks by isn’t very good.
There was a dark shadow on his face.
His face is full of fatigue, as if he hasn’t slept at all.
“Phew… .”
A sigh escaped me.
Because I had to stay up all night and plan.
How can I change the mind of the red feather?
I focused all my energy on that.
in result.
‘Three things…’
We were able to derive three results.
The contract that the Ice Palace Lord made with Maeng in order for Yuri to come to this land.
In addition, we modified the things that were originally intended to be paid at the top, and created conditions that would make the other party think, ‘Is it okay to give it like this?’
The guards heard this and tried to tear off Yuri, but they decided that it was something that had to be done and pushed on firmly.
‘This is the best.’
He won’t be moved by a moderate amount of effort.
This much had to be done.
Even this is unlikely to work.
but.
‘Somehow….’
We have to change his mind somehow.
There was only one such thought.
“Your Majesty… Are you sure you’re okay?”
Woobeom asks.
Yuri didn’t answer, but just nodded slightly.
It wasn’t a question of whether it would be okay, it had to be okay no matter what.
‘I can do it.’
You have to approach it with that kind of mindset.
Yuri bit her dry lips and collected her thoughts.
It wasn’t long before we reached the top.
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The person above, who had been waiting for Yuri to arrive, comes out and guides them.
It wasn’t the high-rise building we talked about yesterday.
A floor that looks a little wider.
Perhaps, the space at the top was for others to hold meetings.
Soon we arrived in front of a huge door.
Before opening the door, Yuri took a deep breath.
‘Don’t be too scared.’
I think I’m really nervous because of what happened yesterday.
Even if his impatience was revealed, he prepared many ways to cover it up.
I keep thinking about it.
He will do whatever it takes to turn things to his advantage.
Yuri made up her mind to do so.
Squeak-!
The door opens.
“…!!”
Yuri, who saw the situation inside, had to immediately erase the thoughts that came to mind.
At the end of a wide table.
The master of the upper class, Baekhwadanju, was sitting, and next to him, among the women, was Red Feather.
‘… What is that… .’
Yuri had to force herself to hide her trembling body as she looked at him.
I could tell as soon as I opened the door.
The air in this large room feels somehow heavy and stuffy.
A red feather looking this way with its chin supported by its hand.
A tremendous amount of energy was emanating from his body.
What about the gaze?
Although he was just looking at her quietly, Yuri felt like it would be impossible for her to meet his gaze for long.
scary.
It’s scary and creepy.
A complete predator.
The current red feather was like a hungry beast, and Yuri himself was no different from weak prey.
“You’re here.”
The red feather spoke to the glass.
“…”
The voice is definitely no different from yesterday. For some reason, there is something sticky wrapped around it.
The sensation gradually creeps up Yuri’s body, suffocating her.
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Something is wrong.
“Come and sit down.”
Yuri must have felt that way.
When I felt that way.
“I had a lot of questions for you at midnight.”
It was already quite late.
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The conversation didn’t last very long after that.
To be honest, it would be difficult to even call it a conversation.
If Yuri unilaterally spoke, I would just listen.
“… So, if you make a contract to treat me, I will give you exclusive trading rights with the North Sea… .”
“Little Princess.”
“Yes, sir.”
“I think we need a clear designation for the person receiving treatment. Who do you mean by treatment?”
“… This is the Lord of the Ice Palace.”
“Confirmed.”
Even when we were talking, most of it was Mrs. Mi who was doing the talking, so I could only watch.
Yuri, who had already broken the mask she was wearing, was showing a completely different personality than before.
Strictly speaking, not only her appearance but also her actions feel closer to Mo Yong-hee.
However, I would say that Mo Yong-hee is a little more outstanding.
It could just be me thinking that the arm is bent inwards.
“I have a question.”
“Please speak.”
“First of all, I really like all the conditions, but….”
I nodded inwardly at Mrs. Mi’s answer.
Yeah, the conditions were good.
Exclusive trading rights with the Ice Palace, which had been blocked by the relationship between Meng and Bukhae until now.
In addition, when the task is completed, a large sum of money and three valuables are handed over to the Ice Palace.
Besides that, the conditions that Yuri brought were so good that they almost sounded absurd.
The biggest problem was not mentioned.
“How can you not say anything about the right to security and the current situation in the North Sea?”
“…”
Yuri bites her lip at Mrs. Mi’s words.
This was the biggest problem.
Even if they offer such good conditions and try to give out a lot.
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‘I’m not sure if I can give it or not.’
In a situation where there is a lack of faith, it is all just talk.
If this had come out yesterday, when I hadn’t noticed the story about the ice palace, I might have thought, “Oh, my goodness.”
one.
“Isn’t it different now?”
It is now clear that something is amiss in the Ice Palace.
That also caused problems for the current ruler, the Ice Palace Lord.
In this situation, would you accept a request after hearing such empty words? That’s ridiculous.
“…you’re right.”
Yuri also readily acknowledged this.
However, if Mrs. Mi or I hadn’t pointed it out, it would have passed.
I don’t see that as a bad thing.
Because it was an essential part of business discussions.
“I understand your concerns, but… If only the princess’s situation would improve….”
“That’s just an estimate. It doesn’t mean that you’ll be protected if you fail or if something goes wrong in the process.”
What Yuri wants is nothing else.
I’m going to the North Sea to treat the Ice Palace Princess.
Mrs. Mi was blocking this out sharply.
The reason is none other than this.
‘Because it’s different from what was originally said.’
The letter received through Maeng reportedly said that he was sending the princess for treatment.
The problem is that now we have to go directly to the North Sea.
‘I think the original purpose was the same in the end.’
Check if Yuri’s body is being treated.
If it was confirmed that he was indeed cured, they would have tried to take him to the North Sea under certain conditions.
I’m sure they left out the story about the North Sea being in a dangerous state.
and.
‘This is something that Maeng doesn’t know about.’
That goes without saying.
The fact that the North Sea is in danger can be seen as a condition for invasion.
Although Maeng won’t be that combative.
From Ice Palace’s perspective, it could be very dangerous.
It’s obvious that the conversation would have moved on to something else.
This means that.
The danger of information is that if you get it wrong, the blind itself can become the enemy.
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There, you have to go to a dangerous foreign land while hearing conditions that may or may not be met.
It’s a situation where those two overlap.
“There are too many problems to accept the princess’s request.”
“I have prepared a safe path for you to come and go. So safety is….”
It’s over.
Mrs. Mi’s judgment is final, and it’s not good.
I immediately looked to the side.
Mo Yong-hee was sitting next to me.
Her expression wasn’t much different.
I don’t even care.
It means that it is meaningless talk.
No matter how profitable it was, it was a request that didn’t need to be accepted when considering the circumstances.
This would have been the same even if I had originally heard it.
‘hmm.’
I sighed as I watched this. I knew it, but things were different now.
I felt like I had to step forward.
“This story is–.”
“I have something to ask.”
He interrupted just as Mrs. Mi was about to finish speaking.
But, for some reason, when I open my mouth, Yuri flinches.
Why are you doing that?
Looking at it with doubt.
Swish.
I can feel the texture on my fingertips.
It was Dang So-yeol’s hand.
“… Master, your energy is too strong.”
“ah.”
It was only then that I realized what she said.
I was killing them because I was going to kill them, but I guess I was going off on my own.
I listened to the words and calmed my spirits.
Hooooo-!
A breeze gently swirled through the space. I gathered my energy into one point and let it flow out the window.
“Hoo… hoo… .”
Then Yuri exhales.
It seems like he was quite frustrated.
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Is that why you were secretly watching me?
‘I didn’t do it on purpose.’
It really wasn’t intentional.
I’m just that annoyed.
I asked, looking at the tired-looking Yuri.
“What is the current situation of the Ice Palace? Explain that first.”
“… That is… .”
“If you mix in useless private information, the conversation is ruined.”
Yuri immediately responds to the short warning.
“…there are three major clans in the North Sea.”
Unlike what I said yesterday, I’m speaking formally again.
Probably to clearly show the location.
Three families in charge of each region.
In the North Sea, they say they call this a nobleman.
“This is where the warriors who support the bloodline and guard the ice palace for generations reside.”
“hmm.”
The Four Great Families that made an agreement with the Maeng and became members of the Jeongpa… no, unlike the Three Great Families.
It looks like that place is there to guard the ice palace.
“… one of the families rebelled and took up arms against the Ice Palace.”
After hearing that, he stroked his chin with his finger.
The North Sea is a different world from the West.
While the Ming repeatedly places a new warrior in the throne after the Ming lord’s ascension to the throne.
The Ice Palace is a lineage that has been passed down through generations.
It meant complete monarchy.
But, ignoring this, he showed hostility towards the palace itself.
“Is it treason?”
“…yes.”
It must mean that he is trying to seize the throne.
The question here is.
“There were rebellions in just one place, not three. What caused this?”
What if three places join forces?
I don’t understand how they can’t even suppress what happened in one place.
Yuri said to him:
“…because those who committed treason are the ones in charge of the power.”
My brow furrowed at those words.
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“You’re saying that the power is only handled in one place?”
What the hell is this?
It was an absurd story.
What that means is that the troops and power currently in the North Sea are being controlled by one family.
“And even after doing such crazy things, there hasn’t been any rebellion until now?”
It is even stranger that the royal authority has been maintained until now by concentrating power in one family.
It was a situation where it wouldn’t have been strange if it happened any time, not now.
As long as you have power, the desire for power can arise at any time.
However, the Ice Palace has been passed down from generation to generation.
How can that be possible?
When I asked this question, Yuri gave me this answer.
“Because the ice palace must be maintained for the North Sea to be maintained.”
“What do you mean by that?”
“…I can’t tell you that much.”
Yuri swallowed the most important words.
Should I ask more? I hesitated, but soon decided to endure it.
If there is something that cannot be said after coming this far, then it is truly something that cannot be said.
‘That’s not what’s important.’
How is the royal authority of the Ice Palace maintained?
I’m not interested in any of that.
What do you know?
None of that mattered to me.
What’s important now is….
“Then I’ll ask you next. This.”
He took out the letter he had received yesterday from his bosom and showed it to Yuri.
“What is your relationship with the person who sent this to me?”
“…?”
Yuri’s expression changes at my question.
The expression on his face was like, “Why are you curious about that?”
So I added a word.
“The owner of this letter, are you currently involved in the affairs of the North Sea?”
“…!”
Yuri’s eyes widen upon hearing this.
And hope flashes through your eyes.
I think I know what that feels like.
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You got the gist of what I said.
I am the person who sent this letter.
It showed that he was very concerned about Namgungbia.
That was what I meant when I asked specifically whether the incident currently raging in the Ice Palace was related to that.
Honey, Yuri must have thought so.
If you use this, you might be able to trick them.
Maybe you even thought that you might discover my weakness.
Even though I knew it was obvious, I blurted it out.
There is one reason.
It just wasn’t the time to be calculating such trivial things.
Yuri, who checked my reaction, said.
“Let’s talk about that part separately… .”
“I’m telling you in advance.”
It feels like they’re trying to make a deal with this.
So I said it first.
“Don’t even think about messing with this.”
I opened my heart and let my energy flow.
Energy flows explosively through the blood vessels.
I feel pain because my wounds are not getting better.
Ignored it.
The speculation was opened up through the flesh.
Whoooooooo-!!
The room is filled with a spirit of speculation and murder that is incomparable to anything I’ve ever felt before.
“Ugh…!”
Yuri’s body, which had received energy, hardens.
Spoon-!
Immediately, the guards next to him try to reveal their stance to protect Yuri.
Sling.
Seongyul’s sword is on the neck of Wooseok.
Dang So-yeol had already arrived in front of Woo-beom.
“I really don’t have much patience right now.”
I’m holding back the urge to jump out at any moment.
I put strength into my body. I had to hold on to my arm, which was exerting strength on its own.
If not, it seemed like he would grab that woman Yuri by the neck at any moment.
He asked with a forced smile.
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“Answer correctly. This is your last chance.”
Otherwise.
Today the Star of the North Sea will die by my hand.
This was the truth.
