Absolute Regression Chapter 496

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The horse turned the carriage.

The carriage, which was about to leave Chongqing, headed back towards the center of Chongqing.

“I will go to Anga first.”

On the way there, my father didn’t say a word.

Geommu-geuk didn’t say anything either. It wasn’t a situation where he could joke or flirt. He could clearly feel his father’s anger.

My father is not the type of person to show any emotion towards his enemies. It was the same when he was dealing with the assassins this time. He hates assassins, but it’s not like he showed any emotion while dealing with the assassins this time.

But this time, it was different. If it had simply been news that he was impersonating the Cheonmasin Church, my father would have told me to just go back to my original church.

But the problem was the text that was left behind.

The world of magic.

I blurted out words that should never have been spoken so carelessly. Besides, these days, you must be having a lot of thoughts between your own magic and your son’s magic.

The place where the carriage arrived was a special place among the many safe houses in Chongqing. It was the safest place that could only be reached by passing through secret hidden paths and formations, the safe house exclusively for the leader.

After arriving, Geum Woo-jin went straight to his residence.

Geommugeuk helped Hui unload the luggage from the carriage.

“Come in, I will do it.”

“No, I have to carry my own luggage.”

Geommugeuk moved his luggage and the articles he had brought from the report into the room, which were loaded onto the carriage with Hwi.

I opened them and put them away, and continued to wear the black dragon armor and twin wolves that I had worn before.

I disobeyed my father’s orders to choose for myself and took several sets to give to others, so I decided to wear them until I returned to my school, if only to feel guilty about it.

After unpacking, Geommugeuk went straight to his father’s room.

Meanwhile, a new report from Tongcheon-gak had arrived. Geommu-geuk read it, which his father had already confirmed.

“The Murim Alliance is considering a Cheonrajimang centered around Junggyeong.”

Spreading the net of heaven and earth is not an easy task. It requires the mobilization of numerous unmanned personnel and costs a huge amount of money.

Moreover, it is something that will get on the nerves of the other two forces. It involves moving numerous troops and experts. But what is the meaning of considering the Cheonrajimang in such a hurry?

“I guess that means they value this work that much.”

Geom Woo-jin nodded at Geommu-geuk’s words.

“What do you think about this incident?”

In response to his father’s question, Geommugeuk told him what he had been thinking while riding in the carriage.

“As you know, there have always been those who slander and impersonate our school. But in this case, there is something that bothers me.”

“What is that?”

Geommugeuk tilted his head and answered as if talking to himself.

“Why this famous place and not some other place?”

Did you have the same thoughts? Or did you point out something I hadn’t thought of? A strange light flashed across my father’s eyes.

“I don’t know much about Yuming Zhang, but I know that Yuming Zhang is a person respected by the political faction leaders in Chongqing.”

Although the size of the famous group was only a small one, the fame of the famous group leader was very high compared to its size. This was because he always took the lead in cooperation rather than expanding his own power.

“Therefore, attacking the famous Zhangzhou in Chongqing is tantamount to attacking the entire sect.”

That’s why the story of Cheonrajimang has already come up. The Murim Alliance absolutely had to catch the mastermind behind this incident, and they plan to catch him.

Even in the urgent situation of the Murim Alliance, my father did not rush.

My father has been leading our school with Sima Junsa for a long time. He knows better than anyone that if you act hastily because you are angry, you will end up playing along with the other person’s intentions.

The father called Hui and gave him an order.

“Send an emergency alert to all branches and chapters in Chongqing, and order Tongcheon Pavilion to concentrate all information networks on this matter.”

“all right.”

Father’s anger is cold.

And the sword dance knows that this coldness is lava.

Those who endure this coldness and melt it will then see true anger.

* * *

That evening, my father, I, and Hui were having dinner at the largest restaurant in the market.

Since ancient times, the inn has been the source of all the rumors in the world. So sometimes, it is a place where you can get more useful information than the information you get from expensive information merchants.

We sat down and ordered some simple food and drinks, and indeed, all people around us were talking about was the famous restaurant.

Most of them started out as stories of longing for the great deeds of the famous generals during their lifetime, and ended with a murderous cult.

In the midst of ordinary conversations going around drinking parties, Geommugeuk drew attention to one fact.

“Rumors spread so quickly.”

Of course, considering the fame of the famous Jangju in Chongqing, it was natural that it would become the center of attention, but this was the problem.

“While the Murim Alliance was investigating this incident, they would have kept the writing on the wall as secret as possible.”

Since it was a problem with the Cheonmasingyo, they would have handled it carefully.

“But the fact that the rumor has already spread this far means that there is someone spreading it. It is very intentional and planned.”

At that time, Hwi asked cautiously. He was the type of person who would never get involved in a conversation between two people, but as the person in charge of the escort, he had to make sure to check this part properly.

“Are you perhaps targeting the cult leader?”

Before answering, Geommu-geuk looked at his father, who was silently pouring a glass of wine. He was sitting comfortably, but there was no sign of weakness.

If you can’t find a weakness with your own martial arts skills, doesn’t that mean there are no weaknesses in the first place?

After a while, Geommugeuk answered Hui.

“It would be easier to deal with someone as reckless as that.”

This incident meant that it was a much more planned conspiracy than that.

“I have a feeling this won’t end with just one time.”

And that premonition became reality much faster than Geommugeuk had imagined.

A man came into the guest room and spoke to everyone.

“This time, the Great Main Gate has been taken over by the demonic cult!”

The people in the guest house all started to chatter, and the room became noisy. Daejungmun was also one of the sects that symbolized the orthodoxy in Chongqing.

The warlords shouted together in anger at someone’s cry that the Demonic Cult must be destroyed.

The other party’s intention was clear. It was an attempt to provoke conflict between the main church and the political faction.

Geommugeuk spoke cautiously to his father.

“Shouldn’t we send a message to the Murim Alliance?”

What I meant was that my father should personally inform the martial arts leader that it was not our doing.

Then, Geum Woo-jin emptied his glass and stood up.

“I need to check first.”

* * *

Jin Ha-gun entered the main gate with a stern face.

The surrounding area was thoroughly controlled by the martial arts league’s martial artists, but the smell of blood flowing out from inside could not be stopped. The martial artists of the Jungpa faction in Junggyeong had already heard the rumor and were gathering.

The rumor was spreading so quickly that it must have been a sign that the nerves of the Chongqing military were on edge.

Jin Ha-gun stopped walking as he entered the building.

A deep sigh that escapes without you knowing it.

The sight that unfolded before my eyes was truly a disaster.

The Daejeongmun soldiers were found dead, their bodies torn and cut to pieces.

In the previous famous funeral, no bodies were found. So I had hoped that they might have survived. But when I saw these bodies, that hope disappeared.

Jin Ha-gun carefully passed between the corpses and entered Moon-ju’s office.

The Great King was dead, leaning against the wall. His chest was completely torn open, and he was so gruesomely dead that it was impossible to bear to look at him.

And on the corpse there was a large letter written in blood.

The world of magic.

It was the same words that were left on the famous post.

As Jin Ha-gun was silently staring at it, the Zhongjing Zhidan Zhu palace entered the place.

“They killed everyone who belonged to the main gate, without leaving a single one. They even killed the cleaning women and the maids who prepared meals in the kitchen.”

Jin Ha-gun clenched his fist and gritted his teeth.

Even if they are people who kill and kill, there is a minimum line that must be maintained. Even if you have a grudge against someone, you should only kill that enemy. What happened here today crossed that line.

‘I will never forgive you.’

Because they existed to prevent such things and to punish those who commit such acts.

Ju-Gwol, who was standing next to him, wanted to say that this was the work of the demons, but held back.

“Mr. Sung is coming now.”

Mr. Seong was a magic researcher for the Murim Alliance who studied magic his entire life.

He was a person who was more knowledgeable about magic than anyone else, and he could tell what kind of magic had killed someone by looking at the bloodstains and marks of fighting at the scene of the fight, and the wounds left on the body.

Ju-gwol had decided to wait until Mr. Seong came and presented the results. Even after seeing the writing on the wall, he still did not believe that this Demon Destruction was the work of the demons.

‘I can’t doubt Mr. Sung’s results.’

Did you read the mind of that person?

“A few years ago, I would have thought it was Mine’s doing, just like Joo Dan-ju.”

“What has changed since then?”

Jin Ha-gun, who was looking at the letters written in blood, looked up at Ju-gwol and answered.

“I have changed.”

Ju-Gwae knew the meaning behind those words. It was something he would not have said normally, but two of the Jeongpa and Seonpa sects in Chung-Gyeong had already been hit in succession. Ju-Gwae brought out the words he had been holding back.

“I have heard about the relationship between the Great Lord and the leader of the Demonic Cult.”

No matter what anyone says, the person who has been the center of the most talk of the town recently is the leader of the Demonic Cult.

I also heard rumors that there were concerns among high-ranking figures in the Murim Alliance about the friendship between Geommugeuk and Jin Hagun.

“You shouldn’t trust the minds.”

After a moment, Jin Ha-gun answered.

“I don’t believe in mines either.”

Two thoughts occurred to Jin Ha-gun’s mind simultaneously.

‘However, there is no way that the Demonic Cult would have done something like this while he was the leader.’

The next thought that came to mind.

‘What if this was really the work of the Demonic Cult? What if all of this was just a pretense to cover up this kind of thing?’

Thinking about his relationship with Geommu-geuk up until now, the second thought was a suspicion that should never have occurred. He also knew that he shouldn’t have. He also thought about how sorry he would feel towards Geommu-geuk later.

But when he saw the corpse of the Great Master of the Great Temple and the words “Madogeonha” written in blood before his eyes, he had that thought without realizing it.

It was just then.

“That’s too bad. I trust you.”

Jin Ha-gun and Ju-gwol were startled by the words they heard from behind and turned around.

Before I knew it, a swordsman was standing at the entrance.

Jin Ha-gun was so surprised that he couldn’t say a word and froze. He really never dreamed that he would be here today to see a sword dance. He was even more surprised because he was thinking of him.

Ju-Gwol drew his sword and shouted.

“Intruder!”

There were dozens of subordinates outside, but they sneaked in here. And it wasn’t just the Jidan unmanned troops. There were also the demon slayers led by Jin Ha-gun.

‘How do I get here?’

The warriors rushed in at the shout of the king. They were also surprised and confused to see the sword dance that had entered here while avoiding their eyes.

At that time, Jin Ha-gun spoke to everyone.

“I know you, so put your swords away. You guys, step back.”

Jin Ha-gun defeated all the unmanned soldiers.

As Ju-Gwol retrieved his sword, he thought of someone.

‘no way?’

It was indeed as the king had expected.

“Long time no see, friend.”

These days, the only person who can call Jin Ha-gun a friend is the person in the rumor.

‘Iza is the leader of the Demonic Cult!’

The king’s heart trembled. It was the first time he had seen the leader of the Demonic Cult.

Jin Ha-gun didn’t have the leisure to exchange greetings leisurely.

“What are you doing here?”

In response to Jin Ha-gun’s question, Geommu-geuk sighed lightly and answered.

“You may not believe it, but I stopped by.”

Because something really happened while I was passing through Chongqing.

The expression on Ju-gwol’s face was not good. Crazy! You stopped by in passing?

When the leader of the cult appeared here, he became even more certain that this was the work of the Demonic Cult.

On the other hand, Jin Ha-gun finally realized that he had met Geommu-geuk. Geommu-geuk was the kind of person who would give such absurd answers. And those absurd words were all sincere and true.

To be honest, he was happy to meet Geommu-geuk. However, he couldn’t express his happiness in this situation. What filled his heart right now was anger toward the person who committed this act and sorrow for the dead.

Given the circumstances, the sword dance drama revealed that it was actually passing by here instead of just making empty promises.

“You’ll know if you investigate. Since you received help from the Seomseojidan. After dealing with that matter, I’m on my way back to the main school.”

Fortunately, I received help from the Seomseojidan while dealing with the King of Sal’s business. If I investigate the route and time of his movement, I will be able to find some explanation as to why he is here.

The sword dance slowly walked towards where the two people were standing.

The king was secretly on guard and raised his internal strength so that he could attack at any time.

‘I really don’t feel any magic at all.’

He was surprised that a mine could hide its magic so thoroughly. It felt like it was someone who didn’t know anything about magic or martial arts.

It really seemed like it could be said to be the perfect form of a counterattack.

Geommu-geuk stood in front of Jin Ha-gun. The two people’s gazes met in the air.

“I can’t even imagine how angry you must be when I’m this angry.”

Jin Ha-gun expressed his determination in the comfort of the sword dance.

“I will never forgive whoever did this.”

If by any chance it were you, then so be it.

“That’s right. I plan to do that too.”

The gaze of the swordsman turned to the writing on the wall.

“The person who wrote that doesn’t know anything about my father’s and my magic.”

Jin Ha-gun also thought that it was not the work of the Demonic Cult because of the letters left behind.

The Cheonmado that he saw at the Samjahoe meeting, and the Geommu Theater that he knew. They weren’t the kind of people who would kill people while leaving behind such writings.

‘Yeah, that’s not what he did. He’s not that kind of person.’

Just then, a subordinate’s voice was heard from the entrance.

“Mr. Sung has arrived.”

When I looked back, an old man with white hair was entering the place.

Absolute Return Episode 497