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I really liked this saying, but I didn’t think it was a theory applicable in reality.
Because the idiots of the Murim Alliance never actually accomplished this.
“But… ‘Wow, so this actually works.’ To be honest, I couldn’t help but admire the plan the Galaxy Group had set up.”
No matter how and how many times the Galaxy Headquarters earnestly invited me, all of that has lost its meaning now.
At the warrior’s call, people enter the inner room one by one, offer respectful greetings, and present gifts.
Then, the merchant accepts the gift and offers a word of well-wishing.
Those who heard the words of blessing all agreed that they were like precious maxims
They bowed their heads several times as if they had heard something, and some even shed tears.
And when it is the next turn, the warrior calls out a new person’s name.
The environment naturally creates authority.
Then the merchant looked like an emperor.
Those sitting around him, and those waiting in the banquet hall as well.
Everyone took that for granted.
“Yeo Mungak of Nakjeonggeom in Gwijuseong, step forward.”
As the turn of the upper-level officials ended, it was the warriors’ turn.
“I congratulate the Galaxy Merchant Guild on its 180th anniversary. I have been unable to prepare a gift worthy of the guild, so may I offer my humble talents instead?”
“Haha, the name of the Nakjeong Sword resounds beyond Gwijuseong all the way here, yet to call it lowly.”
Thank you for saying that.
The warrior, having lightly bowed his head, soon begins to perform a sword dance to the music played by the dancer.
Even within the Galaxy Merchant Guild, there were those who showcased their skills, and some even performed the guild’s unique martial arts.
Although I believe there is no need to pretend to be a sage or act detached just because one is a warrior, the servile attitude of willingly serving as eye candy, as if becoming a plaything, is enough to make me feel that it has crossed the line.
Brother Jin.
I turned my head and saw Wang So-so staring at me with a serious, stiff face.
“Get out of here right now. This… this is disrespectful to the attendees.”
Wang So-so, unable to hide her anger, trembled as if she were about to run out at any moment.
I took my eyes off her and looked around. ‘Hmm.’ There were warriors who caught my eye.
Those who are not quite the elites of the Nine Great Sects but have a moderate reputation, and those with outstanding reputations as lay disciples.
Among them, there were some who could not hide their bewildered expressions. ‘Were they invited like me, too?’ Even though they were frowning slightly, no one immediately stormed out.
Instead, at the warrior’s call, he eventually lets out a small sigh and acts just as the warrior before him had done.
Knowing that acting impulsively here would not only fail to point out the other person’s rudeness but would instead backfire and damage one’s own reputation.
In addition to this, if you are involved in dealings with the Galaxy Merchant Guild like me, it is only natural that your actions are even more restricted.
“Brother!”
I took Wang So-so’s hand, which was shaking my arm again, and patted the back of her hand a couple of times.
If we break free from here, we are acting exactly as they want.
“Then…… I’ll go with you.”
I shook my head.
“Don’t worry. I have a plan.”
I quietly and slowly examined the layout of the banquet hall and the inner chambers. #Actually, I was curious about the merchant guild leader.
After causing such a commotion at the entrance, he deliberately continued to cause a disturbance in the annex as well.
I thought that by this point, the guild leader would call.
And if we meet face-to-face like that, we will be able to find out what kind of person the head of the guild is.
However, my prediction was completely wrong.
He didn’t call me, nor did he give me a warning.
As if to say that someone like me wasn’t someone he cared about in the first place.
And then, rather than a formal occasion to request knowledge of martial arts, he said, ‘So you’ve set up a stage to sell your skills like a wandering troupe…’ You’re quite the cunning one.
No matter what I say about the Galaxy Merchant Guild outside, people will eventually think that I sold my skills to them and got a piece of the pie.
“Next is…….”
The warrior examines the list and stops abruptly.
Then he looks at me.
Next up is Young Hero Jin So-un of the Taeeul Sect in Anhui Province.
I stood up from my seat.
And, just as those before him had done, he went inside the room.
As I stood in the center, the people sitting to my left and right looked at me with haughty expressions.
The merchant and Jeong So-gun were waiting for me to speak first.
Was the Black Flame Dragon mute?
At the words of the person sitting on the left, everyone in the inner room began to let out a collective chuckle.
He might be using mind-reading.
“Ah! I heard he is called the Black Maitreya in the Dark Martial World?”
“You be careful too. My hidden mistress might be exposed in detail.”
“Hahahaha!”
“The disregard and sarcasm from those around me somehow don’t feel unfamiliar. After all, back when I was wiping Gye Cheol-yeong’s bottom. I went through it countless times.” Back then, I had suffered such insults repeatedly from the sons of the Nine Great Sects and the Five Great Clans.
Insults toward parents, sarcasm toward the clan, and even a sense of helplessness unable to respond.
Anger that cannot be directed at the enemy turns against oneself and kills oneself.
Because I have no power.
Because I can’t stand up to them.
“The 180th anniversary of the founding of the Galaxy Merchant Guild……. I sincerely congratulate you.”
He stands upright and holds his fist.
Perhaps displeased with that look, someone on the right adds to the conversation this time.
“Do you intend to offer only words of congratulations? Why did you come empty-handed?”
“Hey, man. Just because Taeeulmun is such a great sect, do you think we would have prepared a gift? Even if we did, could that really satisfy the Merchant Guild Master? Haha!”
“I guess so. Hey, Black Flame Dragon, why don’t you show off a trick like the others before you go?”
They probably know it too.
That I would choose to gain a huge profit through the Galaxy Trading Company by showing a humiliating side of myself just once.
That must be why they can run their mouths so freely.
In my past life, I, too, would have simply accepted the humiliation forced upon me by the other person in a situation like this.
However, there is one thing I realized through my past life.
You must not be a pushover, no matter how great the profit.
Responding with a stupid laugh no matter what rudeness the other person commits is nothing more than undermining the respect I deserve.
So, to build a friendly relationship, I have to show that I’m not an easy opponent.
“That is correct. Although Taeeulmun has increased its daily meals from two to three, there are still many difficulties. That is why we need the help of the Eunha Merchant Group.”
The people who had been looking stunned by my honest words suddenly burst into laughter.
“Hahahaha!”
“Hahahaha!”
“Puhahaha!”
Was their laughter a burst from the thought that I had finally surrendered? Or was it laughter they could not hold back at the fact that Taeeulmun had barely eaten two meals in the past?
The head merchant standing at the highest seat silently passes his glass, while Jeong So-gun wears a triumphant smile on his face.
Did they really like the fact that my arrogant behavior had become more refined?
“Although I cannot compare myself to the splendid warriors of the past, may I substitute the skills I possess as a gift?”
The laughter subsides in an instant, and people’s eyes turn toward the merchant.
The merchant just nodded without saying a word.
Chiiing—slowly drawing out the red light, he began to unleash the Great Heaven Sword Technique.
Shushusuk—since it is a sword technique that does not use internal energy, it is slow and no illusionary swords appear.
Unlike the warriors before him, his slow swordsmanship quickly became boring to those with discerning eyes.
“When I heard you were at the top of your class, I thought you must have regained some great martial arts skills… Tsk, that’s not it either.”
“If it was possible to enter the Murim Academy with skills like that, I should have sent my son too.”
“Don’t you guys know? Isn’t he the Black Flame Dragon who entered the academy with the help of the Black Path? Hehe.”
Words of criticism burst out without anyone saying who would take the lead, and I responded with clumsy movements.
Swoosh—cutting off one side of the table, he deliberately stopped abruptly.
Then, he glanced around nervously, like someone who couldn’t hide their flustered expression.
“Good grief… I told you to show off your skills, but you’re squandering all of the Galaxy Merchant Guild’s assets.”
I quickly acted like an idiot.
“I, I’m sorry. It’s my first time performing in a setting like this… I, I’ll show you everything again.”
Crash!
Then, pretending it was a mistake, he even cut off the table and the plate containing the food.
“Hey! You damn bastard…!”
“What kind of warrior swings a sword like this!”
Amidst the sharp criticism of people frowning heavily because of the flying food, I bowed my head low and spoke.
“I, I’m sorry. It’s my first time controlling my power…”
“You controlled your power?”
The voice of Jeong So-gun, filled with displeasure, is heard from above.
Does that mean you can’t show your true abilities?
“The thing is… there are many who aren’t warriors. Moreover, even for those who are warriors, it might be difficult to endure…”
“ha…….”
Jeong So-gun lets out a sigh of disbelief, perhaps because he feels ignored.
“Did you think the people here would be surprised by the swordsmanship of a mere warrior?”
“Ah, isn’t it?”
As I tilted my head like an innocent fool, Jeong So-gun shivered.
“How dare a nobody like you look down on us?”
As Jeong So-gun gritted his teeth, the merchant raised his hand to stop him.
And for the first time, he opened his mouth.
“Now that you’ve come this far, it would be ridiculous not to show off your skills. Young Hero Jin, show me your full power.”
He arrogantly gestures with his chin as if to say, “Go ahead and try if you dare.”
At that, the guards standing behind him pressed close and surrounded him. ‘So you expect me to exude killing intent?’ After all, killing intent is one of the common threats warriors use against civilians. It wouldn’t be difficult for a seasoned veteran like him to predict.
Well, anyway, I got the answer I wanted.
Hmm, but I guess it would be better to double-check for sure, right?
“Surely… would it be alright if everything were visible?”
“……
Do as you please.
I deliberately looked around once, as if using those present as witnesses.
Then I will show you everything I can.
I put the Red Light Sword back into its scabbard and then slowly took it out again.
As the red light appeared vividly, unlike before, even those who had been looking away began to focus one by one.
As I drew up killing intent with determination, it seemed as though I could hear a desperate scream in my ears.
Aaaaaaaah!
As if the others felt the same way, everyone wiped their smiles off and started looking nervous.
“This is… the true Great Heaven Sword Technique of the Taeeul Sect.”
Shhhhhh.
The blade spreads out like the ribs of a fan and spreads out in all directions.
I started spreading my sword blade from a space as narrow as a flower bud into an increasingly wider space.
Eventually, when the blade began to approach the people.
Swaaaah
He changed the direction once again and scattered the illusionary swords wildly in all directions.
And in the meantime, adding the Socheon Sword Technique, he began to cut the tables and food.
Swish—swish—“Th-what is this!”
“Wait, wait!”
As those who had been keeping their mouths tightly shut in tension looked surprised, their guards also approached to protect their master, just like the merchant guild leader’s guards.
Well, it’s a useless thing to do, though.
I intensified my determination to live even more.
The killing intent was so intense that even the Gold, Silver, and Bronze brothers were on edge while performing their martial arts.
The rough killing intent scattered by the demons of the Demonic Cult.
“Ugh!”
“Ugh!”
“S-stop!”
As the initial mistake connected with the previous intentional mistake, the phantom swords moving between the necks and heads of the spectators began to pose a perfect threat to them.
Someone like Jeong So-gun might be able to distinguish between a phantom sword and a real sword, but there is no way people who have read books their whole lives could tell the difference, right?
Shhhhhh!
I amplified my killing intent even more and unleashed the illusionary sword more boldly.
I didn’t miss cutting and eating the table, plates, and glasses in between.
Moreover, this is an inner room enclosed on all sides.
There was nowhere for the murderous intent I emitted to flow.
People were paralyzed with fear, as if their necks would be severed if they moved even an inch in the confined space.
The same goes for the guards who were trying to protect their master.
“Ugh, ugh… P-please!”
“S-stop! Stop!”
“P-Please spare my life!”
When the sound of wailing spread everywhere like that.
I retrieved all the Great Heaven Sword Techniques I had unfolded.
As the Red Light Sword went back into its scabbard, the people gasped for breath.
“Hoo, hoo, hoo.”
“Ugh!”
Some even lay on the floor, appearing dazed.
I scratched the back of my head with the most harmless expression possible.
“Ah, dear… I thought I was holding back. Was it too much?”
The moisture spreads under the tables on the left and right.
The urine smell spreading along with it.
I clutched my nose.
“I’m sorry. I didn’t know those great idiots would be so small going this way…….”
I walked slowly toward the merchant.
And I raised my glass while looking at the urine stain on the floor.
Still, out of politeness, I lowered the hand that had been covering my nose.
“Still, I showed off my skills, so you must treat me to a drink, right?”
“…….”
The merchant guild leader is trembling uncontrollably, clearly angry.
Unable to hold back any longer, Jeong So-gun slammed his fist on the table and let out a loud scream.
“How dare you do such a thing here, you bastard!!”
I widened my eyes and tilted my head.
“You asked me to show off my talent, so I did… Did I perhaps do something wrong?”
With a look of genuine confusion.
Honestly, it’s your fault for not being able to stop me because you were overwhelmed by the desire to live.
“Ah… of course, I apologize for overestimating you because I heard you were great people. But that isn’t entirely my fault, is it?”
After giving Jeong So-gun a faint smirk, I held out a glass of wine to the merchant’s face.
You’ll give me a drink, right?
“W-how dare you……! Bring me my spear!!!”
I glared intently at Jeong So-gun.
“Senior… please don’t ruin the mood at such a nice gathering.”
“What are you all doing! I said bring the spears right now!”
A warrior who rushed over breathlessly handed him a silver spear.
He snatches the spear and growls.
“Today I will show you that there is a sky above the sky!”
Jeong So-gun, holding a galaxy spear wrapped in golden threads, kicked off the floor and came over the table.
Holding a cup in one hand, I drew the Red Light Sword and stood to block the spear strikes he was scattering.
The Galaxy Spear, emitting killing intent, pierces the vital point in an instant.
Chaechachechachang!
I stepped back while blocking the spear attack and spoke to Jeong So-gun.
“Senior Jeong, let me say this one last time. Please stop.”
“Shut up! How dare you do such a thing to the Galaxy Merchant Guild and think you could make it back alive!”
He dodged the spearhead thrusting into his chest by twisting his body, and at the same time, burrowed into his bosom and thrust the hilt of the Red Light Sword into his vital point.
Jeong So-gun immediately backs away, steps onto the table, jumps up, and slams down like a shooting star.
Thunderclap Meteor, a piece by Yu Seong-chang Jeong So-gun.
Soaring to the ceiling, he tightens the gaps in all directions and pours out deep blue energy.
Papapapapapak!
Ideally, it is best to avoid this, but instead, I infused the Red Light Sword with a large amount of internal energy.
When showing off your strength to an opponent, you need to display an overwhelming presence, even if it means going overboard.
Woong.
Instead of a murderous red light, a golden light flickers and creates a sword energy.
The sword energy created in this way shatters all the spears that were pouring down without a single gap.
Bang! Bang! Bang! Puff puff puff!
Seeing his spear shatter helplessly, Jeong So-gun also quickly tried to raise his spear, but, ‘See, if I was going to use my hand, I should have done it boldly.’ The Red Light Sword had already crossed his chest.
Whoosh—the chest that should have been stained with bright red blood was instead replaced by clothes being torn to pieces.
Jeong So-gun’s new form, which had rushed at me like an arrow, slammed into the wall at a speed faster than it had flown in.
Smack!
“Ugh…….”
The shock was so great that he immediately lost consciousness.
I leisurely slung the Red Light Sword over my shoulder and spoke to the crowd.
“Senior Jeong gave great help to help his junior shine. Please give him a round of applause.”
However, a quiet interior.
Hmm, did they not hear my voice?
I drew up my determination and aroused a killing intent.
Then.
“Eek!”
“Ugh!”
“Th-that crazy bastard again……!”
Officials who look as if they are about to roll their eyes and faint at any moment.
I looked at them and smiled.
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“P. I said, please give him a round of applause. Is that so hard? Doesn’t it make Senior Jeong So-gun feel embarrassed?”
Clap, clap clap, clap clap clap.
Only then did the sound of applause ring out, and I withdrew my murderous intent.
As the sound of applause echoing inside grew louder, I stood before the merchant once again.
“Master, I’ve shown you my skills like this; are you really not going to buy me a drink?”
I can see the determination in his bloodshot eyes to kill me right now.
Huh, this old man still hasn’t come to his senses.
I shook my glass slightly and murmured in a low voice.
“If… this weren’t just a place to show off simple skills, Senior Jeong would have been hit by the blade, not the sword face.”
If that had happened, the Taeeulmun would have been wiped out.
“Haha, isn’t that why the Merchant Guild Master and I show each other courtesy?”
After exchanging glances for a moment.
The head merchant, biting his lip tightly, slowly raised the bottle and filled the glass.
I gulped down the drink in one go and spoke.
Continue to do well in business.
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Leaving the guild leader, whose hands were trembling, behind, I stepped out of the inner room.
Everyone in the banquet hall was staring blankly in this direction.
Huh? This, this just ruined the mood!
“What the heck, why is the music cutting out on such a happy day? Who’s in charge here! Tell the person in charge to come out!!!”
The musicians hurriedly continue playing once again.
Yeah, now it finally feels like a banquet.
