Episode 200
Presbyterian Church building.
It was nothing compared to any building Jinhyeok had seen while wandering around the castle of Yuldo Kingdom.
Only one.
The royal palace, where the king resided, was larger and more luxurious than the building of the Presbyterian Church.
“But is it okay to ask the king to come and go like this?”
“It’s impossible. But don’t forget that we are related by blood, brother. The elders were elders before I became king, and they were the elders of my biological family. In addition, there were my faults after becoming king.”
“… … “I don’t even know.”
“And they just ‘called’ me. I was the one who responded to that. “They called me to their place while being polite to the king.”
Elders and kings.
When you get the feeling that it’s just a different name and there isn’t much difference.
“You’ve arrived.”
A fairly large wooden door welcomed the two people.
Sigh-
“It’s a mixture of various energies. In particular, are Doryeok and Seongi the masters? “I think I developed Taoism based on that.”
“answer. As expected, my brother is in a good mood. “I can’t help but recognize Taoist powers and spiritual skills that I’ve only seen a few times, as well as Taoist arts.”
Hong Gil-dong stuck out his tongue at Jin-hyuk, who touched the large wooden door and felt the energies and magic within it, and knocked on the wooden door.
Thump thump-
“I’m here, elders.”
-Please come in.
Mei profit-
Jinhyeok shook his head as he looked at the wooden door that opened on its own as soon as he knocked.
‘I don’t like the fact that the king treats the elders politely, who are bound by blood relatives and can be said to be his subjects, no matter how wrong they may have been.’
king.
The name meant that there was no one higher than him, at least within his own country.
However, Hong Gil-dong is not the highest, but he is struggling with the elders, so it is really strange.
Of course, that was a possible idea because the only king or emperor Jinhyeok had ever met was the Emperorless Tess.
There was an overwhelming difference in the power and power he had accumulated over a long period of time that could never be compared to that of Hong Gil-dong, who had just become king.
Jumble-jump-
How far did you walk beyond the open door?
Jinhyeok and Hong Gildong could see a man and a woman sitting on either side of the old man who was sitting at the head table and waiting for them.
‘It’s just like Hong Gil-dong said. Three men and one woman. One last Grand Elder.’
These people all had an unusual energy.
This is because, having practiced the Tao for a long time, they have entered the ranks of immortals rather than ordinary Taoists.
of course-
‘If it’s 1 to 1, you won’t lose.’
Although Jinhyeok was confident that he could win under the assumption that it was 1-1 if he was in good shape before coming to Yuldo-guk.
Additionally, Sephiroth and Qliphoth were obtained through the battle in the goblin village.
In addition, Jinhyeok, who was able to deal with a true member, had stepped into the ranks one step beyond.
This is based on the assumption that the body is normal, but-
“Sit down first. Because we have a lot to talk about. “Outsiders can also sit down.”
Grand Elder Hong Mun-rak, who sat at the head of the table, stretched out his hand and pointed to two cushions placed directly opposite to him.
He had arranged for Hong Gil-dong and himself to sit down.
The red cushion, which was decorated with gold thread, could be called a work of art, but unlike Hong Gil-dong, who sat on the cushion straight away, Jin-hyuk opened his mouth with his arms crossed with an emotionless face.
“Cha Jinhyuk.”
“… … what?”
Just let them know your name.
“My name is Cha Jin-hyuk, not an outsider.”
“… … How dare you – such a pale young person!”
The person who responded to the simple yet overbearing words was not Elder Hong Mun-rak, who had heard them, but Elder Hong Pan-ho, who was sitting next to him.
Just by looking at his red-hot face, I could tell how angry he was.
Buzz buzz buzz-
The waving seongi filled the room, and as it vibrated, it represented Hong Pan-ho’s anger.
But it was the elder who backed down first.
“Excuse me. Yuldo-guk didn’t even know the name of the person who had received the favor. Did you say Cha Jin-hyuk? “I would like to thank you once again for defeating Masun.”
“… … Tsk, I just need to know.”
dump-
In order to get stronger, Jinhyeok spoke informally even though he knew that he was several times older than him, but Daejangro turned Jinhyeok’s attempt to nothing by bending himself.
Jinhyeok usually responds informally to people no matter how old they are, but he couldn’t do that even here.
They are the most powerful people in Yuldo Kingdom, and they are the ones who saved him from almost death just because he received a favor.
This was especially true because we had to maintain a deep relationship in the future.
‘If you come out strong, I can come out strong, but if you bend in one direction, there is nothing you can do.’
Even applause has to meet each other to make a sound.
When one side lowered their hand, Jinhyuk’s hand could only hit the air.
In the end, Jinhyuk also showed proper courtesy and placed his butt on the cushion next to Hong Gildong.
‘I don’t know about the chief elder, elder one is angry, elder two is wary, elder four is interested.’
Of course, I didn’t just sit down.
Jinhyeok looked at the reactions of the elders who were looking at him during the brief moment of sitting down, and then opened his mouth with a relaxed expression.
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“Let’s briefly listen to the reason for calling us and then move on to the main topic. “It’s a busy body and it’s still a patient’s body, so there’s a lot to treat.”
Play politeness.
Actually, it wasn’t difficult.
Jinhyuk also had a time when he was the weak, and back then, it was natural to bend in front of the strong.
Well, at the same time, I was reluctant to say anything like I am now.
“tongue… … Brother – Isn’t this being too rude to the elders… … ”
“If you are a king, act like a king, Hong Gil-dong. An elder is an elder. “You are their king.”
“… … ”
And when Hong Gil-dong, who was embarrassed when he poured out words bordering on threats and threats in front of the elders, was struck down with a single blow, he looked at the elders with that contradictory look of politeness but arrogance and spoke again.
“Just a brief matter.”
“… … “You’re just as self-righteous as I heard.”
“I grew up hearing that a lot. “If you called me here to evaluate my personality, can I just go back?”
The extent to which Jinhyeok maintained politeness was limited to Daejangro Hong Munrak.
Even though it was called the Presbyterian Council, in the end, they were equal under the absolute authority called the Elder.
That’s why he shook his butt as if he was going to wake up at any moment, as if to ridicule Elder Minbae Hong’s self-righteous remarks.
“Tsk – it’s right to just expel an outsider like that right away.”
“Hmm, I don’t really like it either. I think it would be better to kick them out with the authority of the Presbyterian Council. “It’s even better because humans aren’t greatly affected by demon energy anyway.”
Elder Il, who was displeased with Jinhyeok, immediately discussed banishing him, and Elder Baekchun Hong also supported the idea.
However, on the contrary, Elder Hong Min-bae, who criticized the situation as self-righteous, and Elder Hong Mi-yeon, who quietly observed the situation, seemed to be interested.
Elder Sa was originally interested, so it would be more correct to say that Elder Lee was the only one who changed.
in other words-
“You can’t chase after a patient. Take a rest at the clinic run by me and my associates and then go back. “Yuldo-guk does not carelessly kick out anyone who comes in.”
“Hoho, I think so too. “It’s been a while since a nice man came to Yuldo Country, but we can’t kick him out, let alone welcome him.”
It was said that Lee Elder Hong Min-bae and Four Elder Hong Mi-yeon were on Jinhyeok’s side.
One elder, three elders, two elders and four elders.
In a situation where it was divided into two, there was only one left.
“Elder. Please decide. Are you just going to watch that scoundrel?”
“No, it doesn’t work. “Sick patients cannot be sent away until they are completely cured.”
The Grand Elder’s decision.
There was no way to end this conflict other than that one thing.
“Uhm-”
Hong Moon-rak swallowed his voice as he saw the two factions raising their voices over whether to kick him out or not.
‘It’s not easy. It may be his first time seeing us, but he is able to figure out who will benefit and who will harm him, and create conflict between them – is he planning the situation in a way that will ultimately benefit him? And that too in just a split second.’
Jinhyuk was amazing.
The word ‘patient’ is not incorrect.
Because the energy felt in his body was very unstable.
However, no matter what anyone says, his ability to turn his weaknesses into strengths and turn the game around is outstanding.
‘Outsiders changed to not accepting them after the demon invasion. It can be said that the grace from which he caught the demon ship ended when his life was saved through treatment. Considering the other residents and elders, I wonder if it would be better to expel them as well… … ‘
The entrance connecting Yuldo Kingdom and the tower and its surroundings were completely corrupted by demonic energy due to the invasion of the demons.
Naturally, there was bound to be resistance to bringing in outsiders.
There is even a widespread fear that Yuldo-guk may become corrupt again.
Therefore, they had to choose Grand Elder Hong Mun-rak, who, although not the king, was close to the highest authority ruling Yuldo Kingdom.
Either kick Jinhyuk out or let him stay.
However, I couldn’t help but feel inclined toward kicking them out.
This is not just because of the opposition of Elders One and Three, but because the fear of the residents who learned about the new outsider grew more and more during the month Jinhyeok stayed in Yuldo Kingdom.
“Great – it is certainly a great and grateful favor for you to have defeated the dark side of our Yuldo Kingdom, Ma Seon, but the Yuldo Kingdom does not have the capacity to accommodate outsiders. “Please forgive the ugly old man who had to choose his people before his benefactor.”
Hong Gil-dong, who had brought Jin-hyuk with him, frowned at his reversal of the words to get out.
His reaction was natural as he personally gave the reward to repay the favor.
When he, who had been intimidated by his elders all this time, tried to get off his butt to speak for the first time.
“Then let’s make a deal. Then you are no longer an outsider.”
Jinhyeok calmly looked at Hong Moon-rak, who tried to kick him out, and proposed a deal.
“does not make sense! What does an outsider know about Yuldo Country? Hey there you are. Do you know about Taoism? So, have you gathered your strength? If not, are there any immortals among your ancestors? “How can you help us when you have nothing!”
The deal proposed by the person who needed to be kicked out felt like an impossible thing to Elder Hong Pan-ho, who had argued the most that Jin-hyuk should be kicked out.
But there were not only opponents here.
“I really don’t like the idea of kicking patients out. It takes a little bit of the toughness of an outsider, but a patient is a patient. “It’s not too late to listen to what kind of deal they want and pursue it.”
“Hoho, me too. “I heard from the king that he is quite a capable climber. He might be of great help and development to Yuldo Kingdom, right?”
Elder Lee Min-bae Hong and Elder Four Elder Hong Mi-yeon.
The two people gave strength to Jinhyuk’s words.
That wasn’t all.
“… … “If it’s not just about staying and receiving treatment, but also about doing business for Yuldo-guk, I think I need to listen to it.”
“Elder Three! Even you!”
“Elder Il. Right now, Yuldo-guk is in a state of flux. We must remove the demonic energy and erase the corruption as soon as possible. “We need to lend a hand to a cat, so doesn’t the climber who recognized the king and took care of the demon ship say he will help us?”
“Okay, do whatever you want. “If it’s a useless transaction, we can just expel it right away!”
“Yes, yes, please do so. At that time, I will also stand on Elder Il’s side.”
Third Elder Hong Baek-chun.
Even he, who was an opponent, showed interest in the word deal.
In particular, since he was a ‘merchant’-like immortal who focused on transactions with towers connected to the outside of Yuldo Kingdom, the word transaction was enough to stimulate him.
3 to 1.
In the end, Elder I had no choice but to bow his head.
Leaving behind Elder Hong Pan-ho, who had become quiet, Elder Hong Moon-rak asked, clasping his hands together.
“It seems like the general trend is this, so I’ll ask you as a representative. An outsider, no, Cha Jin-hyuk. “What help can you give to our country?”
Jinhyeok smiled brightly as he looked at Hong Moon-rak, who was looking at him with eyes filled with deep experience.
Of course, it wasn’t just laughter.
Fuwaaaaak!
A jet-black demon energy burst out.
It filled the room where the elders meeting was held.
“mind… … Magi!”
“King, no Hong Gil-dong! “What is this?”
“Are you bringing demons into Yuldo Kingdom once again?”
“like… … “Hohoho – I’m a little surprised by this.”
All the elders were frightened by the magical energy that exploded and their bodies were covered with good energy.
Magi boasts the worst compatibility with Taoists and immortals.
It is a one-sided relationship, not an ouroboros-like relationship where each bites the other like divine power and demonic energy.
But the only person here who wasn’t embarrassed.
“… … It doesn’t pollute the spirit. No, maybe it’s cleaner than Seonki?”
Only the Grand Elder smiled secretly and touched the demon energy that filled the room.
Elder Il was startled by the sight of the elder touching the demonic energy without wearing a seongi.
“Grand Elder? “What is that?”
“… … Hehehehe!!! Elder Il! Look at this! “Rather than polluting the good energy, the demonic energy is so pure that it blends together!”
“It makes me wonder if it is truly demonic energy or black spiritual energy.”
“Hoho! also! “That’s a cool guy!”
However, his panic could not last long.
This is because the other elders were busy observing the clean demonic energy while absorbing the good energy surrounding their bodies one by one.
Eventually, Elder Il also joined the ranks and was busy blowing up the flagship.
“I think you like it, so I’ll tell you my deal, Grand Elder.”
“Say it. Actually, something has already come to mind, but-”
“That would be correct. The entrance to Yuldoguk and the pagoda. And I will eat the magic that is spreading around and polluting Yuldo-guk – no, I will purify it well. Instead, in return, I received the power of Yuldo Kingdom. “Please tell me about Taoism, Taoist power, Seongi, and Seonjutsu.”
And when everyone’s eyes were focused on Magi, Jinhyeok revealed the details of the deal he had in mind-
“Who do you plan on having as your teacher?”
“Hong Gil-dong is enough.”
“… … “I think I like this deal, but what about you guys?”
A purification process that requires a huge amount of Taoist energy, Taoist energy, immortality, and good energy.
The emergence of a being that can handle that cleanly.
Grand Elder Hong Mun-rak accepted the deal.
together-
“I will accept it too.”
“Hoho, we don’t have to carry the burden, but the entire Yuldo Kingdom gets the benefit. Is there any reason to refuse?”
“… … It’s a perfect deal. It’s the kind of deal where if we back down, we’ll become criminals again. “There is no reason not to do it.”
Elder Lee, Elder Four, Elder Three.
Their acceptance continues one after another.
“Tsk, I accept too. I don’t want Yuldo-guk to suffer any harm. But, an outsider, no, Cha Jin-hyuk. “Even if you don’t get the Taoist powers and Taoist arts, let alone the Shen Qi and Shenjutsu, you won’t be able to break the deal.”
Even Elder Hong Pan-ho, who did not like Jinhyuk the most, gave permission.
He did not forget to specify that Jinhyeok might not be able to obtain the martial arts, martial arts, martial arts, and spiritual energy he had hoped for, and to threaten that even if he did not obtain them, he would not be able to renew the contract.
However, rather than making Jinhyuk afraid, such threats made him snort.
“I bet that won’t happen.”
Because I’m the master of all things.
Jinhyuk swallowed the last words and smiled as he looked at the elders.