3
8
7.
Or was it executed hastily because of me?
Just like the conversation with the third Ghost Oma encountered inside the Transcendence Manor, and the fact that an emergency was declared in the Murim Alliance the moment they died.
It feels as though everything is falling into place perfectly. ‘If the real General is killed…’ I cut off the stems of the countless bad memories blooming and focused solely on running.
Because now was not after everything was over, but a situation where something could still be changed.
Moreover, Dang Seo-hui has been placed right next to her, and Yong So-ah is also clinging to her like a leech.
I’m sure I won’t have to let go of the entire army so meaninglessly as I did in my previous life.
wedge
As I ran with all my might until my ears were ringing, the area started to get crowded.
Tap, tap
He kicked off the roof and ran straight forward in the exact same way he had escaped the holy city.
As the crowd grew larger, people’s eyes turned toward him, but he had no time to pay attention. ‘Faster, faster…’ He accelerated to the absolute limit of the Heavenly Soloing God and sped off.
Puff puff
There were occasional instances where the roof would break, but that isn’t a situation to worry about right now.
Sure enough.
As I approached the Murim Alliance, I could feel the commotion growing louder.
Looking down, I saw countless people running toward the road in panic.
In the midst of that, someone pointed at the roof where I was and shouted.────!
However, I couldn’t hear what was being said because it passed by too quickly.
Well, it probably isn’t a very important story.
After passing five buildings, I stepped on a high wall and twisted my body to change direction.
Bang!
The moment the body is shot out as if bouncing off with a rebound.
An arrow flew in narrowly from a blind spot. ‘Enemy?’ I had already killed three Ghost Omas, but two still remained.
Moreover, wasn’t the third Ghost Oma to appear accompanied by as many as ten members of the Thousand Killers?
It wouldn’t be surprising if there were more demon eye patches hiding. ‘Where are you…!’ I looked around without stopping my footwork to deal with the sudden attack.
and.
I looked down at the direction from which the arrow had come and felt something was strange.
“…….”
There were quite a lot of people chasing me from below the building. ‘To reveal yourself this blatantly?’ At a conservative estimate, there were over twenty people.
There were more than thirty people on the way to the Murim Alliance.
“Catch him!”
“He’s a suspicious guy!”
It’s an intruder!!
Voices that can now be heard clearly.
They were cornering me as if I were an intruder. ‘Hah, shameless bastards!’ No matter how fearless they are, to be this blatant.
At the same time, I even thought that these guys were really determined.
“But we must not get worked up here. Let’s save the main force first.” After all, none of the flying arrows were threatening.
I boosted my internal strength once again and increased my speed.
Pow!
They pointed at me even more blatantly and incited the people.────!───────!
I ran to the Murim Alliance, grinding my teeth in resentment over their despicable deeds.
I vowed to root them out and not let them get away with it.
I felt a little relieved as I reached the Murim Alliance, dodging arrows, spearheads, and hidden weapons shooting up from all directions.
At the very least, even the Demonic Cult bastards wouldn’t have been able to swap out the warriors standing guard at the main gate.
I’m entrusting the rear to you!
Just as he was about to cross the main gate, leaving the pursuing Demonic Cult henchmen to them.
“The Chaechae-chang warriors drew their swords and unleashed sword energy at me. ‘Fuck, what the hell is this…!’ Just as I narrowly dodged the sword energy using the Iron Plate Sect’s technique, a formidable spear technique called the Jincheon Eight-Strike Spear struck me.”
Only after bending at the waist backward, extending the hands, and spinning three full turns backward.
“Whoa…….”
I was able to escape from the persistent range of Changsik.
What the heck, could it be that even the main gate has been taken over by the Demonic Cult?
The moment I raised my head with such a question.
“Do you know where this place is, trying to enter so presumptuously!”
Two gatekeepers crossed their spears as if blocking the main gate.
What is this? Before I could even finish wondering what on earth they were up to that they were acting like this…
One of the gatekeepers spoke up.
“Reveal your identity! Otherwise, I will consider you to have ulterior motives and execute you on the spot!”
The atmosphere was strange.
Even if it is just acting, to put this much effort into it in such a public space…
This goes way beyond common sense.
Reveal your identity!
Hesitating under repeated questioning, he eventually answered.
“I am Jin So-woon, the representative of Murim Academy!”
Huh? What’s with this sudden change in atmosphere?
When I introduced myself, the others instantly looked a bit stunned.
“Jin So-woon? You mean the Black Flame Dragon Jin So-woon?”
“……
I am Jin So-un of the Taeeul Sect.
“What is the evidence that it is Jin So-woon?”
Come to think of it, I didn’t bring the nameplate.
Evidence… … evidence, huh?
“I heard Jin So-un carries a unique sword?”
It seems like you are talking about the glowing part of the Red Light Sword…
I had something to do, so I left it behind for a moment.
A look of complete disbelief.
No, even I think there isn’t a single thing to prove… but still!
It’s true!
“You’d know by looking at my face…….”
At that moment, those who were chasing me shouted and swarmed behind me.
There he is! That’s the guy!
“Gatekeeper! It’s this fellow! I clearly saw him running at full speed toward the Martial Arts Alliance the moment the alert was issued.”
“This guy is definitely one of the villains……!”
Dozens of people dressed in Alliance uniforms surrounded me.
“under……!”
It turned out that the other person and I considered each other to be enemies.
“What kind of bullshit is that! I came to rescue the Commander-in-Chief!”
As I growled, the allies flinched and stepped back.
One of the gatekeepers, who had been exchanging glances, asked me again.
“Seriously…… Is it the Black Flame Dragon Jin So-un?”
I am the real Jin So-un of the Taeeulmun.
“I see. Your personality is just as bad as the rumors say.”
Since when did my personality become a means of identity verification?
No, even putting that aside.
“Is that so? I almost died in a surprise attack just a moment ago. I nearly got hit by arrows from those people, too!”
I would say that if I saw the way you look.
I hurriedly bowed my head. ‘Ah…’ I had forgotten that I was completely covered in blood while fighting one of the Ghost Omas and the members of the Thousand Killers.
“I, I’m sorry. I rushed over here.”
“Well… I get it. Anyway, since your identity hasn’t been ‘officially’ verified, I can’t let you in.”
“What do you mean! This is a very urgent situation right now!”
“The urgent situation is over. The state of emergency has been lifted, and only the alert level remains heightened. Jin So-un, I don’t know what you meant by an urgent situation, but I’m saying there is no such thing.”
The gatekeeper, who had been speaking, wrinkles his nose and takes a step back.
“Anyway, go back, change your appearance to look presentable, and bring back something that can verify your identity. Then I’ll let you in.”
“It’s a relief that the emergency has been lifted, but somehow I feel uneasy. ‘Sniff, sniff, ugh… the smell.’ I feel like I’ve been running around causing chaos in the Infinite looking like a madman. I returned to the Hao Sect’s Infinite Branch and washed myself up in a hurry first.”
I changed into the new uniform the branch manager had prepared, hurriedly gathered my belongings, and went back to see the gatekeeper.
So it really was the Black Flame Dragon Jin So-woon.
He was about to answer the gatekeeper’s muttering after checking the nameplate and sword, but soon gave up and remained silent.
Because first of all, assessing the situation within the alliance was the priority.
“We probably won’t be able to enter the Civil War area. It’s under investigation.”
“Are you alright, Commander-in-Chief?”
The gatekeeper, with his lips pressed together tightly, stalled for a moment before answering.
Go to the Ministry of Communications.
Mantongbu… …
Are you saying that despite being attacked for assassination last night, they went to Mantongbu instead of going to a safer place?
Thinking that, in a way, it was a choice befitting Zhuge Xiaoming, I headed there.
The civil war was so brightly lit everywhere, like an entertainment district, that it was hard to believe it was the middle of the night.
The difference is that no one is staggering around drunk. ‘After all, it makes no sense to just let it pass quietly when the entire army was under attack.’ The atmosphere within the Murim Alliance was completely turned upside down.
Not a single person let go of their stern expression.
Those who are likely to be dismissed because of this incident will probably not have a moment to cool the cold sweat running down their backs.
It is nothing more than being fired, and during the investigation, all the wrongdoings committed so far will be thoroughly uncovered.
“This incident might even affect a few departments or sects. Well, that has nothing to do with me.” I breathed a sigh of relief, my heart heavy with anxiety.
Although the Ghost Oma moved earlier than scheduled, there was ultimately no disaster.
The situation now is different from my past life.
A rival organization to the Murim Alliance called the Saheukryeon has been formed, and their commander-in-chief, Damak, is present.
“If Jegal So-myeong had died in a situation like this… … ‘Because even Dam-ak would not have been able to escape the line of suspicion immediately.'” Jeong Do-hoe
It was evident that immense chaos would have ensued, far greater than the conflict between the Baekdohoe.
Although dealing with the Ghost Oma was mentally exhausting, the resulting outcome was more than satisfactory.
As I was having those thoughts, I suddenly reached the Mantongbu, and the two people I had expected greeted me.
Why are you so late?
Dang Seo-hee, speaking curtly with her cheeks puffed out.
Yong So-ah, staring intently at me with a face that still looks disgusted.
A faint smile escapes as I face the two of them.
I’m also on my way back after going through my own bit of hardship.
However, as if her heart still hadn’t softened, Dang Seo-hee’s cheeks showed no signs of cooling down.
Do you know how dangerous it was?
“Senior Dang.”
As many as three people died…
“Senior Tang, a true chivalrous hero does not boast about his hardships to others.”
Dang Seo-hee, mumbling and opening her lips at my words.
I wasn’t boasting. I was just conveying the facts.
As I patted her shoulder, which had become a little downcast, she suddenly looked up at me with sparkling eyes.
Since I was not fully aware of the situation regarding the ambush, I continued asking questions.
“How many people were mobilized in total?”
There were a total of seven.
It looks like the members of the Thousand Killers Group have been mobilized on this side as well.
Was there anyone among them who was particularly dangerous?
“The two of them were very dangerous opponents. They possessed mind-reading abilities and skills rarely seen in the martial arts world.”
“What methods did they mainly use?”
Dang Seo-hee, who had been answering easily until now, suddenly hesitated.
“Th-that is something I don’t remember exactly.”
What? The mighty Tang Seo-hui has forgotten her memories of fighting?
“Ah, it was a very, very urgent situation, so I acted instinctively…”
Now, they even blatantly avoid eye contact and cannot keep their hands still.
“Senior Dang?”
Tsk, at that rate, he’s going to get all his fingers torn off.
In the end, the answer came from somewhere else.
It was none other than Yong So-ah, who was eavesdropping on(?) our conversation.
He seemed to primarily use hidden techniques of concealment and moderation, and the energy emanating from his body itself concealed a trick that twisted the energy channels.
One of the characteristics of the spirit magic that the Demon Eyepatch primarily practices.
The two exceptionally strong individuals certainly seemed to be the remaining two of the Ghost Ouma. ‘Judging by the way he looked, did this bastard Yong So-ah take on two Ghost Oumas by himself?’ Calculating the timeline in reverse, I felt a chilling sensation at the thought that the decisive battle had ended quite quickly. ‘What on earth did this bastard eat to be this strong?’ In terms of internal energy, I already overwhelmed the current Yong So-ah.
Nevertheless, what I felt during the last match was that it was overwhelming.
While lost in thought for a moment.
Is it my turn this time?
Before I could even answer Yong So-ah’s incomprehensible words, a question flew in.
How did you foresee this situation?
“and.”
A chilling light fills his eyes, which had always been emotionless.
“How did you know that you needed me and Dang Seo-hui?”
Suddenly, a chilling sensation, as if the air had frozen, pierced my lungs.
How did you know… … .
That was the case. Unless it was Dang Seo-hee, anyone who saw or heard my actions and words even once would have been suspicious.
I nodded obediently.
“Why do you think I would answer?”
Of course, I had absolutely no intention of answering.
“I’m not going to answer you.”
It is not fair.
What are you talking about?
A bastard proving with his whole body that the world is unfair from the start.
“Yeah. It’s not fair. So what?”
If you don’t like it, go file a complaint.
At the tense(?) atmosphere flowing between me and Yong So-ah, Dang Seo-hui muttered with somehow gray eyes.
It’s childish.
I patted her head and asked in a light voice.
“Senior Dang, you’ve worked hard, would you like to go get some sweets?”
The dull, gray eyes were suddenly being colored with a kaleidoscope of hues.
Dang Seo-hui, who had been fidgeting with her fingers and thinking for a moment, soon nodded vigorously.
The candy I ate last time is delicious.
Let’s go. I’ll treat you to a meal until you burst today.
They don’t sell at night.
I actually bought that confectionery shop outright. We will be having a special business day today.
“!!!”
Holding Dang Seo-hui’s hand, he left the Mantong Mansion and headed to the outer palace.
stomping
-“…….”
Yong So-ah was following behind with an expressionless face. ‘Hah, why is that bastard following me? Is he trying to eat some candy or something?’ Just as I took a step, trying my best not to show my bewilderment…
Boom!
Suddenly, a huge roar erupted from inside the mansion.
My head turned urgently. ‘Side Story!’ Fortunately, the sound of an explosion came from the place where the Side Story halls were gathered.
Just as I was about to feel a little relieved, a sudden ominous premonition struck me.
Kwa kwa kwa kwa bang!
Once again, the sound of an explosion echoed all around.
It was a side story, but the place where the explosion sound erupted was different from other areas.
That place is none other than a cluster of pavilions where guests stay.
And among the guests in the side story is Damak.
“Fuck…….”
A fleeting moment.
Thoughts crossed my mind.
A loud roar rang out once again.
