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9. Private revenge (9)
It was Jeong Do-hoe’s doing!
Zhuge Xiaoming’s cold yet heavy words.
“…….”
Hyuk Mu-gang, who was well aware of the weight of those words, found it difficult even to agree with them.
Knowing this, Zhuge Xiaoming continued speaking himself instead of expecting an answer from Hyeok Mu-gang.
No, I didn’t even know if I was continuing to speak because I felt like I needed to curse at least a little bit to vent my anger.
Those crazy guys finally pulled off something.
I thought so.
Did you know?
“It was suspicious that reports from Cheonmokgak were not coming up, so the Alliance Leaders’ Hall sent personnel. We could have forced our way through, but holding back for fear of misunderstandings piling up has backfired.”
Jegal So-myeong let out a groan at Hyeok Mu-gang’s explanation.
It looks like those warmongers really intend to shed blood.
What on earth are you talking about?
“We are chasing the escaped Damak.”
Hyeok Mu-gang’s eyes opened wide.
“Just how far do you intend to go……!”
Even he, who had managed to maintain his composure, found it difficult to hold back his excitement.
“We must arrest him immediately. Do you have any evidence?”
“If we investigated, the results would be overflowing. But… if they were worried about that, they wouldn’t have started in the first place.”
They didn’t even make the slightest effort to hide the evidence.
That ultimately means it doesn’t matter even if evidence comes out.
They think that a war will eventually break out.
Raiding Damak, who was invited as a guest, becomes a major problem in times of peace.
But eventually, if Dam-ak dies and war breaks out between the Murim Alliance and the Dark Alliance… … ‘He will actually be re-evaluated and stand at the center of the Murim Alliance.’ For before the war, small flaws will actually become great badges of honor.
“On the contrary, he will probably brag about having killed the commander-in-chief of the Black Alliance.”
“The reason they are hiding like rats right now is likely just to wait for that moment.”
I do not hide it.
Rather, it reveals.
If I reveal myself and achieve merit, I could wipe out the current Leader of the Martial Arts Alliance and even myself, the Chief Military Advisor, in one fell swoop.
The foxes of the Jeongdohoe were firmly resolved.
What is even more cunning is that they turned time to their side.
The Master of Cheonmok Pavilion, who had been omitting all other information, was steadily submitting reports every half day regarding the Black Daoists protesting around the Murim Alliance branch.
He is even showing a blatant attitude, as if trying to make sure where the rope he holds is through this situation.
We must not let this slide.
“The ringleaders must be the eight members of the Jeongdohoe, right? Where are they?”
Hyuk Mu-gang even showed signs of trying to step forward himself, as if he absolutely could not stand it anymore.
Zhuge Xiaoming shook his head to stop him.
“Aren’t both the Heavenly Wood Pavilion and the Beggar’s Sect in their hands? We don’t know where they are at the moment.”
“How about mobilizing Mugak yourself to find him?”
That is impossible. The moment Mugak or Gamchalgak steps forward, the battle of evil will end.
And they will likely take issue with the fact that the Murim Alliance was used for personal gain to oppress the innocent, and proceed with another attack.
Rather, it amounts to us giving them a free pass.
“Even so, we cannot just stand by and watch the entire Damak army suffer.
Jegal So-myeong looked up intently at Hyeok Mu-gang, who had immediately stood up from his seat.
Do you know of Haomun?
“Yes, I am aware. Isn’t it an organization formed by waiters, geisha, and others?”
To be precise, they are an intelligence organization. They haven’t quite reached the level of openness yet, but they are growing rapidly. I entrusted them with this task.
Can I trust you?
Putting competence aside, the most important aspect of an intelligence organization is trust.
The Beggar’s Sect, one of the Nine Great Sects, is an entity that is inseparable from the Murim Alliance by its very inception.
Likewise, Haomun must also become a trusted partner for the Murim Alliance.
“I noticed that Jin So-un has been using the Hao Sect instead of the Beggar’s Sect all this time. So, I decided to entrust him with the job this time.”
Then, Jegal Somyeong let out a hollow laugh and added.
“Moreover, I heard that guy Jin So-un is helping Dam-ak escape…”
“Jin So-un…? Why is that child suddenly asking?”
Why is Jin So-woon’s name suddenly coming up at this critical time, when war between the Murim Alliance and the Dark Alliance could break out at any moment?
“I do not know about that. However, Haomun did say so. Didn’t Dang Gi-han, who was taken to the Executioner’s Pavilion for putting the warriors of the outer realm to sleep, mention a ‘mistake’?”
“That is true. Although, it is the first time I have ever heard of the Dang family mishandling poison.”
In addition to Dang Gi-han, the whereabouts of several of Jin So-un’s academy classmates are mysterious.
What do you mean by that?
It seems Jin So-un drew in more people around him besides Dang Gi-han.
“Hmph……” Thinking, ‘A great war is inevitable!’ I was expecting nothing but utter despair, but
To think there was someone holding it up precariously from below so that the despair wouldn’t overflow.
“Honestly… this is dumbfounding.”
I am also dumbfounded.
Since I hadn’t found Dam-ak’s body, I thought the Jeongdohoe guys had either already gotten rid of it or hidden it outside to kill him, but I was relieved when I found out that he was still alive and on the run.
Moreover, to think that Jin So-un is helping with this, an even deeper sense of relief rises in my heart.
As Hyeok Mu-gang breathed a sigh of relief, Jegal So-myeong’s eyes narrowed.
“……
To think that damn bastard didn’t report once while carrying out an operation like this.
Jegal So-myeong clicked his tongue, seemingly still fuming at the fact that he knew nothing, even though he was grateful that he stepped in in time.
Hyeok Mu-gang quickly soothed him.
“There must have been a reason. He’s not the type to cause trouble without a reason, is he?”
That was true. Even though he appears to act recklessly, he is the kind of guy who ultimately makes all the water flow in the right direction.
“Anyway… this war depends on that damn bastard. Therefore, I request that you urgently dispatch people from the Alliance Headquarters.”
It would normally be absolutely impossible, but right now there is no time to worry about rigid principles.
“Of course. Naturally, that is how it should be. However, I am worried. Judging by the situation, it seems that child is shouldering the entire burden of this… I am deeply concerned about how much despair they must be feeling all alone.”
Zhuge Xiaoming also nodded silently, as if he agreed. “Hmm, if this operation succeeds, what should we get in return?”
Should I ask to be sent to Baekranggak? No, that just doesn’t add up.
Right now, I’m risking my life to stop the war between the Murim Alliance and the Dark Alliance, so you can’t sell me out for such a cheap price. Of course not.
If I did that, Elder Wang Geum-san would spank my butt.
Right… … I have to take something bigger, something bigger… … .
“Big Brother!!”
“huh?”
Saryeon, with her face covered by a veil, woke me from my reverie.
“What are you thinking that makes you lose your mind?”
“What do you mean, let go? I’m the one who lost my mind.”
You almost went back up the mountain.
“This is all part of my plan…….”
“Get a grip!”
four.”
Anyone looking at her would think she’s my private residence.
We were passing Horyeongsan and reaching Danbunghyeon.
I was prepared to abandon the carriage to prepare for an ambush when crossing the Hwang River, but perhaps thanks to the Yukgachangsik, no pursuers were in sight for a while.
Nevertheless, we continued to move, taking about an hour’s rest each day.
One hour.
It was a long time considering it was a break during a chase, but it couldn’t even be called a rest when you consider that they wouldn’t rest until the next day.
Although only three days had passed, not only the stablehands who had not yet mastered martial arts, but even Damak was slowly reaching the limits of his physical strength.
“Young Master Jin, can’t we take a rest?”
“General, you can rest as much as you want after death. Please rest to your heart’s content.”
I understand now why loyal subjects who spoke the truth have died young since ancient times.
“Do you perhaps wish to cut off my head, Commander-in-Chief?”
Damak tilted his head as if asking what kind of nonsensical question it was.
I don’t think so yet.
“Then, it is even less of a time to rest. Because that just means life is worth living.”
Soon, his expression changes, and he nods firmly.
I have changed my mind. I want to cut off your head right now.
“What can be done? I am a member of the Murim Alliance, brimming with righteousness and chivalry. Regrettably, the Commander-in-Chief of the Black Alliance cannot order my execution.”
It might sound annoying, but there is a time to take a break.
The current peace is likely due to the lull caused by the reports of pursuers who witnessed the Six-Family Spear Ceremony traveling back and forth across the Infinite.
While the reports reach infinitely, those who saw the Yukgachangsik must have stopped in their tracks, feeling a sudden surge of heat.
The moment the report reaches the ears of the ringleaders, including that scoundrel Cheongsujin, a decision will be made.
Keep chasing.
How can you be so sure of that?
There is no way those guys, blinded by justice, would stop in their tracks over such a trivial trick.
Unless it is an imperial order, I will pursue them to the end.
No, perhaps even if there were an imperial order, those who are obsessed with justice are the ones who can act shamelessly and say, “Oh, I didn’t know. I’m sorry. But please just know that I did it while trying to uphold justice.”
At the end of the Great War between the Righteous and Demonic in the previous life, the members of the Righteous Society and the White Way Society were no different from demons craving blood and flesh.
No, on the contrary, they displayed even more madness at the sight of the belief in absolute good they had upheld for over five hundred years being overwhelmed by absolute evil.
There’s no way those guys are in their right minds, throwing a single iron sword at you and ordering you to fight thousands of demons and exterminate all kinds of zombies, only to push the Demonic Cult south of Gangnam.
In light of that, the pursuit force will surely move again.
Neither Cheongsujinin, that Taoist master Malko, nor the old bald Great Master Hyeseong are people who would give up easily.
You can tell everything just by looking at the way they relentlessly pushed in a low-ranking warrior when the Murim Alliance was clearly losing.
Those kinds of guys never give up.
So we have to run away as much as possible before then. It’s game of catch me, you bastards.
Now that I have crossed the most dangerous Hwanggang River by sheer luck, I just need to pass Yeongsan, Namjeong, and Maseong.
Okay, let’s think positively.
It’s not that we haven’t even come halfway yet, but at least we’ve crossed the Hwanggang River?
See? It sounds so good.
If this sounds like sarcasm to you, it is because your mind is twisted.
The Black Maitreya visits those possessed by demons!
After catching my breath for a moment, I looked around.
He instructed the warriors to take control of the reins on the night road.
Since it would be better for warriors with more developed five senses to take the lead on the road at night.
There were people who had never handled a carriage before, but that wasn’t a big deal. We could just teach them.
“It’s my first time driving a carriage.”
You know how to ride a horse, right?
“exactly.”
“Then, just imagine that word has become twice as wide and five times as long. How about that? It’s not difficult, is it?”
The guard looking at me with a look of contempt.
Roughly translated, it would be something like, “What kind of bullshit is that, you idiot?” but given the current situation, there is no other secret method I can tell you.
I guess we can just do whatever comes our way.
After all, we each have a coachman riding by our side, so how important is it to know the method?
Besides, I’ll be the first to get out of the way of everything dangerous.
Somehow, the carriage moves forward.
Since it is a dark night, the speed is less than half of what it is during the day, but it keeps moving forward.
The time when the moon wanes again and dawn rises.
Beep
Even though it was clearly still too early to go hunting, a single eagle was circling the sky, where a blue light was gradually settling in.
Just in case, I took out the black card, and the Iron Eagle, which had been spinning in the air as if reacting to my black card, fell down like lightning and flapped its wings in front of me.
And Cheol-eung, having relieved some long-awaited tension by rubbing his cheeks together for a moment, thrust his leg forward.
– stuck it out.
A message sent from the Haomun Infinite Branch was tied up there.
I slowly unfolded the paper.
“Young Master?”
The coachman, observing my expression, cautiously asks.
“Is something wrong, perhaps…?”
It’s no big deal.
Yeah, it’s no big deal.
Since it was a situation that was scheduled anyway.
The pursuit team moves again.
The short hiatus is over. #Whoosh
– Whoosh
The pursuers chase through the trees.
저 씹새끼들은 기본이 안 되어 있다.
Whether it’s assassination or a pursuit, isn’t secrecy the basic principle?
But what do you mean by coming while cutting down trees?
I don’t know which barbarian tribe he belongs to, but I can’t let him set foot in the Central Plains with those filthy feet.
Snail extract
– Wedge fluid
He took two shurikens from his bosom, imbued them with the secrets of Baek Bong-su, and threw them.
Click!
I catch the shuriken that flew out and throw it back in the style of a 1000-headed dagger.
wedge
-Damn it, when did Jongnam become a barbarian?
Clang!
He shot a flying dragon and narrowly caught the shuriken that was about to stab the coachman in the neck.
And when I turned my head.
Whoosh
Once again, ten pursuers were chopping down trees and casting the Shadow Rain, fluttering in the air.
The number of pursuers has increased rapidly.
While agonizing for a moment.
“Can I step forward now?”
Dang Seo-hui, wearing a turquoise robe and a mask, fidgeted, and I nodded.
“yes.”
The fact that fifteen were attached here roughly means that the interiors of all the other carriages have been checked.
From here on, we have to use a different method.
It was hard to bear.
No sooner had the words been spoken than the willow leaf dagger and the feather needle flowed out of Dang Seo-hui’s hand as if being sucked into the target.
As soon as seven willow-leaf shaped daggers are fired, they pierce the pursuers in a streamlined arc.
“Gasp! This is!”
The guys who knocked out the Yuyeopbido seemed to realize immediately whose dagger it was.
Their eyes are full of aggrieved indignation, but so what? We have nothing left to hide anymore.
Shhh
I managed to dodge the Yuyeopbido somehow, but the real deal is the Umochim hidden behind it.
“Aaaargh!”
“Cough!”
Dozens of feather needles as thin as hair were densely embedded all over the person’s body, and the pursuer collapsed on the spot, spitting up blood.
Dang Seo-hui, having dealt with one of them, shakes her head with a jiggling cheek.
You don’t need to worry. You might get a little hurt internally, though.
Uh… hearing you say that makes me a little worried.
Then again, who cares? If sacrificing those bastards could stop the war, I would gladly do it.
You damn bastards. Go go bald, you scumbags.
As Yuyeopbido and Umochim swept through the arena once, the pursuers quickly distanced themselves from one another.
Ah, if we do this, the advantage of the down needle disappears.
At that moment, Wang So-so stood next to me.
“Brother, I’ll step up.”
“Huh? You?”
Clatter clatter.
I looked down at the suspicious sound.
“Isn’t that… money?”
“Yes. We usually use copper coins or the iron coins made by Master Jang, but now this is all we have.”
As soon as the words are finished, Wang So-so’s hand moves.
Shhh
Not long after, a gasp was heard from between the trees, and a warrior fell to the ground.
Then, Wang Xiaosuo began to toss money around continuously as if she had multiple hands.
As if embodying the secrets of the Great Heaven Sword Technique, a single golden arrow flying through the air splits into several, disorienting the enemy’s gaze.
And every time money flies away, a pursuer invariably falls one by one. ‘Good heavens.’ An unheard-of fighting technique. To be precise, it was gambling with money.
Should I call it alcohol?
I thought Wang So-so had followed Wuhan with Wang Geum-san as her backer, but that wasn’t the case.
Dang Seo-hui, who was watching from the side, also lets out a sigh of admiration.
It is quite an excellent fighting technique.
“Oh my, Senior Dang! Thank you for the compliment!”
Wang So-so smiled and kept tossing silver coins.
Soon, Soso shrugged her shoulders and looked at me.
“How was it, brother? Was it helpful to me, too?”
“Huh? Uh, yeah. Then, excellent.”
Are you feeling unwell?
“No? It’s fine, why?”
“No… it’s exactly the look of something hard to bear.”
It’s not uncomfortable at all. I’m not holding anything in. It’s just… … .
It would look really lame if I said I was just going to go retrieve those things, wouldn’t it?
It’s because watching you grow reminds me of the old days.
“Brother…….”
Looking at Soso’s face as she looked up at me, seemingly moved, I had to struggle to suppress my desire to retrieve the money.
How much is all of that?
It’s such a waste.
