Side story 165. The Devil’s Society (9)
“Hoo.”
Baek So-dam’s smile became even deeper.
“That’s an interesting statement. Does that mean that I am also responsible for the chaos in the new religion?”
“Of course.”
“If you answer so quickly, even I will be hurt.”
Even as he says that, the smile on his lips never disappears.
Lee Cheon-sang continued speaking calmly.
“People say that the person with the most power is most responsible for the collapse of an organization that holds and wields absolute power, but I think differently.”
“Let me hear it.”
“It is true that the person in power is at the center of responsibility for the collapse of the organization. However, the person in power only plays a decisive role, and it is always the people around him who set the stage.”
“… … .”
“As a result, for any organization to stand upright, each and every member cannot be insignificant. Each person has a clear role, but if one person is out of sync, the organization can fall apart at any time without any countermeasures.”
“… … .”
“It goes without saying that the position is one that is in charge of the finances and household affairs of a large organization.”
“so.”
Baek So-dam tilted her head and asked.
“Are you saying that after pondering why the Cheonmasin Church has come to this state, you found the answer in me?”
“I don’t think the lord played a decisive role. Rather, from what I’ve heard, the lord seems to have kept his balance well. At least in my eyes.”
“But?”
“It is hard to understand that the organization has become so corrupted. The history of the new religion spans thousands of years. They say that even ten thousand years of history can be ruined by a single mistake, but I think it is difficult for it to become this corrupt in just ten years.”
Baek So-dam shook her head.
“If it is not properly extinguished as you said, the embers can turn into a forest fire at any time. Don’t you think that is a contradictory statement to what you said?”
“If everyone I met was broken, I would understand.”
“Oh?”
“There are many people who, intoxicated by their greed, see hell as a mountain of gold, but there are also many who work day and night to turn this hell into paradise.”
“… … .”
“The embers of the fire are extinguished by the hands of such people. But lightning from the sky cannot be stopped.”
“That’s us?”
“No matter how much I thought about it, I couldn’t come up with a clear answer about Wonju. That’s why I sent him to the criminal court.”
“Will I get an answer if I go to the criminal court?”
“Yes.”
“I heard a rumor that he is close to the head of the criminal party. However, the actual ability of the head of the public party is ambiguous. He is greedy and capable, but his capacity is not great enough to climb the eight ridges of Mt. Taishan.”
In other words, it meant that it was impossible for someone outside of public service to know one’s true intentions by examining oneself.
“I know.”
It was an unexpected answer.
“You know?”
“The head of the criminal law department is greedy and vain. I think that what he is good at is nothing more than corruption, not politics.”
Baek So-dam’s eyes widened slightly.
“You’re good at saying dangerous things, aren’t you?”
“Is that so?”
“Well, it was no ordinary arrogance to stand with your head held high in front of me, the owner of Hwanheewon. That’s interesting. Should we continue listening?”
“However, the head of the criminal law sect has sworn allegiance to Elder Baekgolshinma, and Elder Baekgolshinma regards him as a pawn in a long-term game.”
“… … Oh? So what you’re saying is, if the analysis report of the party leader is sent to Baekgol Elder, he will naturally finish analyzing me?”
“Yes.”
“Would you like the White Bone Elder to tell you about me?”
“There’s no need to hear it. If you just know how Elder Baekgolshinma moves and what he wants from me, it’s not hard to predict the outcome.”
“… … How?”
“People move the world. To read the world is to read people.”
“… … !”
Lee Cheon-sang said in a somewhat subdued voice.
“I’m just starting to see people now.”
Is there such a person in the world?
‘I didn’t think he was an ordinary guy.’
He was beyond imagination. I couldn’t decide whether to call him arrogant or a good distributor.
This side story’s warrior Naburangi entered the civil war directly and was trying to get what he wanted by using not only the head of the criminal party who held the most power, but also the Baekgol Shinma, who was the top of the new religion.
That drive and confidence are far more impressive than that bold and sharp mind.
‘No, rather than great… … .’
It was beyond great, I should say it was reckless. But even recklessness to this extent could be considered art.
There are many smart people in the world, but not many who are well-distributed. Of course, it is hard to find someone who is both smart and well-distributed.
This guy took it a step further.
He is smart, has a lot of distribution, and has a clear view of the world.
Even a genius born from heaven cannot demonstrate his abilities if the board is not set. Even if a great talent is asked to make rice without being shown a pot and rice, who would be able to make rice in no time?
Since he doesn’t know the recipe, he’s moving the cooks himself to steal the method of making rice.
No one dares to do so in the face of the grandeur and reality of those in power. The world does not revolve around the head alone.
A person’s presence can overwhelm even talent. Especially to the experienced demon lords of the new religion who have experienced all sorts of hardships, even a talented warrior is nothing more than a swindler.
He broke through the atmosphere and majesty that suppressed his abilities and created a puppet show by tying strings to the limbs of those around him.
Baek So-dam’s eyes shook for the first time.
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‘It doesn’t seem like he has any special temperament, so how can he move so much?’
Is it a natural talent or the play of a mad monster?
Or maybe both.
‘That’s not all.’
Baek So-dam believed that the cards that Lee Cheon-sang was hiding were the power of another person in power, or the troops that could be used, or the information power. In fact, that was the most likely possibility. If the situation had been brought to this point, it would be standard to put an end to it with force.
But that wasn’t even it.
‘Is it true that the evil spirit Naburangi of the side story has been observing all along what so many powerful people are unable to see because they are too consumed by greed?’
The hidden pattern of the two thousandths was not simply a picture, but the manufacturing process of the pattern.
Until now, no one has taken the Hwanheewon seriously. They have only tried to make it their ally, or have only rejected and doubted it.
No one ever thought about why this absurd board was created, or whether one of the reasons was related to Hwanheewon.
This side story warrior also proved his worth by showing off his hidden cards.
‘It’s dangerous.’
And the value was so dazzling that it actually stimulated her sense of crisis.
‘You thought of this on your own? Are you saying that you did this on your own without anyone’s instruction or orders? Does that make sense?’
That doesn’t make sense. But it doesn’t seem like he’s lying either.
What if everything this guy says is true?
‘He’s too dangerous. He’s… … .’
A mountain of ten thousand people teeming with innumerable desires.
A member of the ants who was trampled to death saw the reality of the new religion and looked back on the past, and before he knew it, he arrived here holding a dagger.
‘It’s beyond the realm of humanity.’
Phew.
The wind blew.
The cold wind contained a subtle murderous feeling.
Lee Cheon-sang, who had been staring blankly at Baek So-dam, opened his mouth.
“I guess you don’t like my pattern.”
“I like the cards, but the problem is the person holding them.”
“Is that so?”
Even in this situation, he is not shaken.
It’s obvious that he feels the need to live, but he doesn’t even blink an eye. Regardless of power or arrogance, he acts like that even though he is in front of a strong opponent who is impossible to deal with.
He is a man who does not understand common sense. This kind of man always brings fiery trials to the organization.
Baek So-dam’s eyes gradually became colder.
“I have a question for you.”
“Please speak.”
“I know that your talent and vision are top-notch. You are truly a person worthy of being looked after by the White Bone Elder.”
“… … .”
“But no matter how I look at it, it doesn’t seem like they’re moving under the command of the White Bone Elder, and in reality, that’s what you said, right?”
“Yes.”
“How is that possible?”
“I guess the interests aligned.”
“Are you just one of the commanders of the side story combat unit?”
“I don’t know what he’s thinking. It’s just that the situation has come to this, so I’m just doing it for myself.”
“What do you want?”
What I want.
When you meet the Great Power God, the White Bone God said, “You say you follow what is right, but you live in the world with values that you cannot explain yourself, so you still have a long way to go.”
That one question and answer was enough to change Lee Cheon-sang’s way of life.
However, even though the method can be changed, my own opinion cannot be changed. Lee Cheon-sang answered confidently.
“That is correct.”
“rightness?”
It was an unexpected answer. Baek So-dam tilted her head.
“What do you think is right?”
It was the same question as the White Bone God Demon.
I couldn’t answer then, but I could now.
“This is the line of common sense that I have.”
“… … ?!”
The phrase “the line of common sense” is an answer that goes beyond common sense.
Baek So-dam, who had been staring blankly at Lee Cheon-sang for a moment, asked again.
“That’s an overly personal interpretation.”
“The scope of common sense that each person possesses will come together to eliminate the impure things and leave behind the essence.”
“… … !”
“People call it justice.”
“Justice… … .”
“… … .”
“Are you trying to act like one of the political bastards?”
“The Magical Martial Arts and the Orthodox Martial Arts are ultimately no different. I believe that the Lord knows this as well.”
“… … .”
“I’m not looking for active justice. I’m just looking for minimal justice.”
“……for example?”
“It’s about selecting people based on their abilities and personality that fit the organization, not through bribery.”
“… … !!”
“There is no head of an unknown person rolling around on my dining table. It is a world where I may not die for no reason, but my sins can kill me.”
“… … .”
“That is what I see as right.”
“It’s a responsibility.”
Baek So-dam’s eyes became blurry.
“The righteousness you see means responsibility.”
“I think it includes responsibility. Beyond that, I don’t know.”
“Responsibility… … . Correctness… … .”
Baek So-dam, who had been quietly reciting Lee Cheon-sang’s words, glanced into Lee Cheon-sang’s eyes.
The eyes were still indifferent and transparent.
Here is a monster with talents on par with the Black Horse Corps’ three captains, who were born with great talents. I thought he was just being intoxicated by his talents and going wild, but he was actually taking the most human path, despite being an inhuman being.
There is no talk of helping those without power and taking care of the weak. They just emphasize the minimum responsibility and say that the current new religion is not right.
This guy is looking straight at the most evil path. If he’s not careful, his words could cost him his life.
Baek So-dam asked without realizing it.
“Have you heard of the Jongmahoe (Follow the Devil’s Society)?”
