Episode 1197 How on earth did you survive this? (2)
It may be a stereotype, but why isn’t there such a thing?
A general expectation when the head of a group or organization changes and a young person takes over.
Of course, there are concerns, but if there are no problems in the process, it is normal to expect the vitality and broad aspirations that new young blood will bring.
But this…
Tanggunak’s eyes trembled.
‘My uncle in Sacheon must be much more energetic than these guys.’
Now that he’s too old, he’s mentally unstable, but isn’t he better than a sick chicken?
What makes his stomach ache even more is that Deputy Jang Moon, whose handsome face looks ugly, is the one who heated up Tanggunak’s heart during a confrontation with the court not long ago.
‘No matter how you look at the volcanoes, you can’t tell. I can’t tell…’
Cheongmyeong, who goes back and forth between being a terrible swordsman and a crazy idiot, or Baekcheon, who goes back and forth between being Baekcheon, the loyal next-moon man who is highly anticipated by Hwasan, and Dongryong, the neighborhood idiot older brother…
The thought of having to discuss the great and small affairs of Cheon Woo-maeng with these guys from now on was already a Tang military evil that made Hyeonjong’s empty seat painfully painful.
“So… that…”
Tanggunak, who could not keep his mouth shut, opened his mouth hesitantly.
“I heard you created this place?”
“yes?”
“You mean this place?”
“⋯⋯I am.”
“⋯⋯.”
At that time, Tanggunak realized. Why is violence so rampant in volcanoes?
If you live with these guys, wouldn’t your fists naturally come before words?
“Ah… Ah, that’s right. I… Yes, I did.”
“⋯⋯.”
“So, the reason I gathered you all…”
Baekcheon tilted his head.
“⋯⋯Why was that?”
And at that moment, I saw Tanggunak.
Cheongmyeong’s face, which was between anger and depression, was literally distorted like a vicious murderer.
I can say without a doubt that Tang Gunak had never seen such a scary sight in his life. Even if the ‘Heavenly Demon’ descends before your eyes, you will not feel this kind of fear.
“⋯⋯There was a reason.”
“Hey!”
Just as Cheongmyeong was about to close his eyes and start convulsing, Ogeum, who had been waiting in advance, lunged forward, covering his mouth and pressing down on his body as if waiting for him.
Even Hyeyeon, who usually clicked her tongue behind her back, was so shocked that she pressed her bald head against Cheongmyeong’s chest.
“Cheongmyeong! “It’s a long sentence, a long sentence!”
“Other people are watching!”
“mouth! Shut up, mouth! “If you say something wrong here, you will be taken to the real repentance room!”
“Hold it right there!”
Tanggunak, who was watching this in bewilderment, unconsciously covered his face with both hands and lowered his head.
‘Is it really okay?’
Wouldn’t it be better to join hands with Gufile Bang now? Even the families who were vehemently opposed saw this with their own eyes and asked, ‘But isn’t Shaolin a prestigious family that boasts history and tradition?’ I think I’ll run towards Seongsan without looking back.
At that moment, Yu Iseol patted Baekcheon’s dazed head and held out a water bottle filled with cold water to Baekcheon.
“drink.”
“⋯⋯Ah.”
Baekcheon’s face gradually regained its color after drinking cold water in one go.
In a way, it was a truly amazing sight. It was just a matter of controlling the unruly facial expressions, but that alone made the person look different.
“sorry. “I’m in a bit of a bad state.”
“When was it good?”
“yes?”
“⋯⋯No.”
Tanggunak bit his lip. It looks like those damn volcanoes have picked up the habit of speaking. He says all these things.
Baekcheon cleared his throat softly and opened his mouth.
“The reason why we have invited various lords to come together is to discuss what Cheonwoomaeng should do as a top priority.”
“Discussion…”
Tanggunak, who was quietly thinking about it, nodded slightly and said.
“I hope the meaning is accurate, Assistant Manager Jangmun. Does that mean we should decide what to do first? Or do you mean, let’s discuss the method for what you have already decided?”
“The meaning is closer to the latter.”
“hmm.”
Tang Gunak’s expression became slightly subtle.
If it were Hyeonjong, he wouldn’t have said it this way. Because Hyunjong used to listen to other people’s opinions before deciding on something. But Baekcheon asks to discuss what he has already decided.
You could pass it off as a difference in personality, but it was true that it felt a little uncomfortable.
Baekcheon said then.
“Oh, please don’t misunderstand.”
“hmm?”
However, perhaps sensing the signs of party evil, he calmly elaborated.
“I am only Deputy Jangmun of Hwasan, not the leader of Cheonwoo Meng. What I want to tell you is that I am not acting as the leader of the Cheonwoo Alliance to make decisions on behalf of Hwasan, but I am simply presenting Hwasan’s opinion as Hwasan’s representative.”
“⋯⋯um.”
“As always, the authority to make decisions belongs to the Lord, so please do not think that what I say is the Lord’s opinion.”
It meant that it was not a command from a high place, but a suggestion from a low place. If we look at it in detail, the actual status of Hwasan’s Jangmun Dae-ri was lower than that of the Tang family, who played the role of vice-leader of the Cheonwoo Alliance, and was no different from that of other clans.
But…
“Deputy Jangmun. From our perspective, it is difficult for us to think like that. First of all, the leader and you belong to the same clan…”
“Will the Lord give preference to our opinions?”
“⋯⋯I understand.”
Tang Junak immediately nodded.
It might be anyone else, but Hyeonjong would never do that. Isn’t there any doubt about Hyeonjong’s fairness?
Moreover, King Hyeonjong believed in his disciples to an absurd degree…
‘Because he is also the person who distrusts his disciples the most in the world.’
To be precise, it is not that he does not trust his disciples, but rather that he is the person who best understands the madness that his disciples have… anyway.
So things like paying closer attention to Hwasan’s opinions won’t happen.
“But if that happens, Hwasan will have no choice but to be treated as a sect with the same right to speak as other sects. “Is that okay?”
“Isn’t it obvious?”
Baekcheon answered immediately as if there was nothing to think about.
“It should have been that way. That’s because it means blindness. The reason why it seemed like Hwasan was leading Cheonwoo-maeng until now was simply because the leader of Cheonwoo-maeng was also serving as Hwasan’s general. If the head of the family ascends to the position of leader, the party family will play that role.”
“Hmm.”
“Hwasan has no intention of demanding any privileges from Cheonwoo Meng. “Isn’t the ideal we have established based on equality for all?”
The corners of Tang Gunak’s mouth rose slightly without me realizing it.
‘Definitely…’
The reason people are said to be aloof from power is usually when they are not attached to the power they can have. Ultimately, this means that no matter how detached a person is from power, it is not easy to let go of the power one already enjoys.
Power means comfort.
Is there any need to reject the comfort given and admit discomfort? If you don’t criticize anyone, there is no need to do so.
But now, Baekcheon is saying that Hwasan will quietly let go of the superior rights and position that he implicitly had in Cheonwoomaeng.
It may have been possible because he was young, but even so, it was true that he looked amazing.
“Is that what the volcano thinks?”
“Yes, matriarch.”
“hmm. That’s a good thing. Young people are definitely different.”
Tang Gunak nodded, suddenly made a strange expression and said.
“But that’s the point.”
“yes.”
“⋯⋯It seems like there is someone who has a different opinion than you?”
“yes?”
At those words, Baekcheon glanced next to me.
“town! Ugh!”
Cheongmyeong, who had been crushed by the five swords, was shaking with bloodshot eyes. Those two eyes filled with bitterness and hatred seem to be saying, ‘How did you get that right, and then you give it up like you do! You damn bastard! Get the hell out of the volcano!’ It seemed like he was shouting.
“Uuuuuup!”
“Stay still!”
“Someone go get some rope, quick!”
“Do you want me to give you a dance?”
“Not a copper rope, but an iron rope! “What are we going to do by tying this bastard up with rope?”
“No, tell me where to get an iron rope right now…”
The five swords desperately pressed down on the shaking Cheongmyeong. As Baekcheon stared at the strange yet terrifying scene, a bitter smile appeared on his lips.
“Matriarch.”
“Hmm?”
Baekcheon, who quickly took his gaze away, looked at Tanggunak and spoke in a very relaxed tone.
“You don’t have to worry about it.”
“Is that so?”
“yes. I am speaking now as the representative of Hwasan. However, it is difficult to understand why you are concerned about the reaction of ‘one’ three great disciples.”
“Cough, cough.”
Tanggunak, who had lost consciousness for a moment, shook his body violently and coughed.
“Is this just one of the three great disciples?”
“Never mind. It is just one of the ‘Three Great Disciples’ that are widespread in Huashan. “At least he knows how to use a sword, so we let him attend, but he’s just a ‘mere’ three great disciple, and it’s completely unrelated to Hwasan’s official position, so you can just pretend he doesn’t exist.”
“Uh…”
“Which is more important, the opinion of me, who represents Jang Mun-in of Hwasan, or the opinion of ‘just’ the Three Great Disciples?”
“Yeah, that’s right… No, it will still work… “It’s true that it has to be that way…”
“haha. “Isn’t it so obvious?”
Tanggunak saw it. Baekcheon asked softly, glanced at Cheongmyeong and smiled.
Seeing that face, Cheongmyeong started convulsing. Then, he quickly bit down into pure white crab foam.
“Kkureuk⋯.”
Cheongmyeong made a strange noise, rolled his eyes, and soon the room became quiet. It seemed to have gone very far, as it was twitching and convulsing intermittently.
‘Is it okay to do this?’
Of course you’re right. No matter how long and powerful the Hwasan Sword Association is, in terms of status, they are only the three greatest disciples of Hwasan. In terms of formality and principles, it is normal for people to not have the right to speak in a situation like this.
‘But it’s still the Hwasan Sword Association?’
Is this really okay?
“I would like to speak to you not as one of the three great disciples, but as the representative of Hwasan.”
“Yes?”
“The most important thing that Chunwoomaeng should do now is to carry out the agreement and make it clear that it is different from the old faction.”
“Yeah, I guess so.”
“So, to the other lords of Hwasan, I suggest that you select your personnel immediately and depart for Haenam. “The goal is to complete preparations as quickly as possible, within no more than three days, and reach Haenam through Gangnam.”
“Well… that’s a bit urgent…”
“Please join only those who are confident in their martial arts skills. “If no one joins, Hwasan will head to Haenam alone.”
There was silence. After finishing speaking, Baekcheon grinned.
“That is all.”
At that moment, Tanggunak realized. The fact that the court wasn’t the only target of this crazy long-winded deputy.
Tanggunak’s stomach began to ache again.
