Chronicles of the Lazy Sovereign Chapter 198

# 198

Taejonbirok Volume 8 Episode 23

Chapter 52: The Lazy Man, Persuaded (3)

“Hey, Unhyo!”

“Eek!”

Eonhyo felt someone placing a hand on his back, so he turned around without warning and threw down his sword.

“Kuweeeeeeek!”

The person who had placed his hand on Eonhyo's back screamed and fell down, crashing into the wall.

"omg!"

Unhyo, who had unknowingly used his internal energy to blow away his opponent, was startled and ran towards the person stuck in the wall.

'Oh, are you dead?'

I was worried about the life or death of the person buried in the wall, but fortunately, it seems he did not die.

“What the heck is this!”

Eonhyo sighed deeply as he saw Hwangbojung (皇甫重) breaking through the wall and shouting.

“It was you.”

“Is that the right thing to do, to just throw power away to someone?”

“I’m sorry. I’m not in my right mind these days.”

Eonhyo sighed as if the ground was falling apart. If the person who raised his hand was not Hwangbo Se, who was said to be a giant of the iron tower among his ancestors, then something really big could have happened.

“What are you thinking of doing?”

This happened not because I was absent-minded, but because I was living too tensely.

“Ugh, anyway, I’m sorry.”

How long has it been since I avoided the rocks thrown by Wi Yeon-ho? During that time, I have been on the brink of death five times. I have been taken to the medical center and returned six times.

It was no wonder that my whole body was tense, as I was standing on the border between life and death every day.

'But… … When I think about it, it's strange?'

No matter how much Hwangbo Joong let his guard down, he was not someone who would be easily struck by a thoughtless blow.

Just as Eonhyo was about to lose himself in thought, Hwangbo Joong opened his mouth again.

“Wake up and live. Is this the way you’ll be able to achieve decent results in this martial arts competition?”

“……A martial arts competition?”

“Haven't you heard?”

Hwangbo Joong said, clicking his tongue.

“I heard there’s going to be a world-class martial arts competition this time. It seems like the intention is for the best swordsmen from each sect to gather together to compete and also bond with each other.”

“Does that mean I got picked?”

“That’s right. The notice has been posted. You will be going as the representative of the political alliance.”

“……Am I the only one talking?”

“How could that be? It was one out of ten, right? Was it fifteen?”

Eonhyo tilted his head at Hwangbo Joong's words.

'Even though it's called a review index… … .'

Although he was called Samryongibong, it was absurd to think that he would dare to take the position of the leader of the political alliance, considering that there were two riders ahead of him.

“How many of our riders are going out?”

“You and Sang-Wan Hong, and…….”

“There’s more?”

“Yes, she is. She is Lady Mubong Jongmiryo.”

“……No pay.”

Eonhyo rubbed his face. The fact that Jong Mi-ryeo’s real name was Wei Shu-ryeon and that she was Wei San-ho’s younger sister had not yet spread within the school. This was because Wei Shu-ryeon had strongly requested it of them.

'Well, being Weisanho's younger sister is no ordinary thing, so if it becomes known that she is Weyeonho's younger sister, there will be chaos.'

The world still doesn't know much about Wei Yanho, but soon everyone will know about him. If having such great older brothers is a sin, then it is a sin.

“So you’re saying that three were chosen?”

But it was a strange thing.

It's not Peng Do-hyung, but Wei Su-ryeon. It was definitely true that Wei Su-ryeon was called Mubong and was showing extraordinary talent. It was only natural, considering her older brothers.

However, she was still young and could not be said to be superior to Namgung Hye or Peng Do-hyung in terms of absolute skill.

'Even if Peng Do-hyung doesn't know, if Namgung Hye finds out, there'll be chaos.'

It was strange that he and Sang-Hong were chosen, but it was even more strange that they went to Wei Su-Ryeon as well.

'no way…….'

Eonhyo shook his head.

'No way.'

No, that wouldn't be the case. The Wei Yanho he knew would not be the kind of person who would give special treatment to his younger brother, even if it was just a nuisance. No matter how strong he was, it was hard to see that he had enough influence to exert his influence on the official events of the Jeongmu Alliance.

'Then why?'

Unhyo was suddenly overcome with an ominous feeling.

I don't know why Wei Su-ryeon was chosen, but I have an ominous feeling that this martial arts competition will end up being anything but ordinary with her joining.

“It shouldn’t be like that……”

“Mom, so…….”

Wi Yeon-ho shivered as he looked at Han Sang-ah, who had a ghost-like face.

If there was someone in this world he feared the most, no matter what anyone said, it was Baek Mu-han. The memories of being beaten, hit, and beaten by Baek Mu-han were engraved deep in Wi Yeon-ho's soul.

There is a reason why I feel hostile just by looking at the old man in Seonpungdogol.

However, Baek Mu-han had already gone far away, so apart from that, if there was anyone left in this world that Wi Yeon-ho feared the most, it was definitely Han Sang-ah.

Han Sang-ah always adores Wi Yeon-ho. Wi Yeon-ho also likes Han Sang-ah, who cherishes him, much more than Wi Jeong-han, who only says unpleasant things, or Wi San-ho, who is always impatient because he can't control him.

but…….

When the person you originally liked gets angry, it's twice as scary.

Now, Wi Yeon-ho was looking at Han Sang-ah, who was angry, and was thinking about how to get out of this situation.

“That, that is…… Mom, what I mean is……”

“Okay.”

Han Sang-ah cut off Wi Yeon-ho's words without mercy.

“So you can’t go?”

“No… Mom, listen to me first. I’m not saying I can’t go… I’m just saying, do I really need to go? My older brother is going with me.”

"therefore."

Wi Yeon-ho felt his mother's voice fading away and his face turned tearful.

'Why are you doing this to me?'

It seemed like everyone in the world was anxious because they couldn't catch him.

“Your only younger sibling is going to the enemy territory, and you’re saying that as your older brother, you won’t be able to follow him?”

“……They’re enemies, Mom. They’re also part of the political party…….”

“Anyone who is not on our side is the enemy!”

Only then did Wi Yeon-ho understand why someone like Han Sang-ah married someone like Wi Jeong-han. It was because Wi Jeong-han was too extreme, but Han Sang-ah was also living with the mindset of a great warrior.

“Mom, now is the time for harmony.”

"okay?"

When Han Sang-ah smiled gently, Wi Yeon-ho smiled back without knowing why.

“Yeonho.”

“Yeah, Mom.”

“Mom doesn’t want anything from you.”

“Yeah. Mom doesn’t want anything from me.”

“There was a time when I wished you were a little less lazy, but when you disappeared, I realized that the best thing a child can do for their parents is to show them how to live healthily.”

“Yes, Mom. I’m healthy.”

"but."

Han Sang-ah's hand slightly bent. Wi Yeon-ho, who realized that this was the hand gesture before scratching someone, grabbed the blanket tightly.

“At least you should show affection between siblings! Are you saying that you’re just going to leave your younger sibling alone while they go on a long journey? Mom was wrong about you. The Yeonho I knew was a very affectionate child who would jump like lightning when his younger sibling, who couldn’t even walk properly, tried to fall from the floor, even though he was annoyed by things.”

“…….”

Wi Yeon-ho became a dumb mute who had eaten honey and kept his mouth shut. If he tried to say something here, he would only lose points. Sometimes, silence is the best response.

“It seems like you’ve changed a lot since I last saw you. At least, I thought you were still the same as back then, when you used to take care of your younger sibling, even though you said you were annoying.”

Han Sang-ah sighed deeply.

Wi Yeon-ho shrank down endlessly.

He had been called a fool and a swindler, but no amount of insults could make Wi Yeon-ho feel as discouraged as Han Sang-ah’s sigh was. It was a powerful sigh that made him think, ‘I guess I really did something wrong.’

“It is possible to make mistakes.”

“……Yeah, Mom.”

“Because it’s something that can be fixed.”

"huh?"

Han Sang-ah opened her mouth with a chilling energy.

“Kneel down.”

"……huh."

Wi Yeon-ho quietly went to a corner, knelt down, and raised both hands without being asked.

No matter how strong a child becomes, there is no child who can defeat his mother.

“Jeez, jeeeeeeeeeeee!”

Wi Yeon-ho shouted while shedding tears.

“Let me go with you! Please!”

The non-competition competition is not the problem.

If I could just get away from this nagging, I could go to the West and get the Buddhist scriptures. I don’t know how much Sun Wukong suffered, but it would be nothing compared to what he was going through right now.

I was nagged so much that my ears were bleeding.

But Han Sang-ah seemed to have no intention of stopping her nagging.

“It’s not that you won’t go with me, Mom. I’m disappointed because I don’t think you care about your brother. Think about it. How long do you think Mom and Dad will live? When we die, all that’s left is you. Do you think you can take care of your brother with the same care you have now? Of course, your brother will care, but having him doesn’t mean you don’t have to take care of him! Do you understand what Mom means?”

I wish I had the ability to turn back time.

Then, at the moment the words came out, he would have shouted, 'I will protect Su-ryeon with my life!' and declared that he would unconditionally follow the Wei Su-ryeon.

Then I wouldn't have had to go through this hell.

As Wi Yeon-ho kept shaking his body, Han Sang-ah sighed.

“Do you know what Mom is saying?”

“Yeah! Mom! Okay! I understand perfectly.”

“What does it mean?”

"therefore……."

Han Sang-ah sighed again as she looked at Wi Yeon-ho, who was unable to answer properly.

“I’ll explain it again from the beginning, so listen carefully.”

“Aaaah! Mom! I’ll do whatever it takes to protect Soo-ryeon! If anyone touches her even with a single finger, I’ll blow them all the way to the South Sea!”

“Yeah, I guess you understand now. So… you’ll go with me?”

“Yes! Please let me go with you.”

“……Put your hands down.”

Wi Yeon-ho's hand came down awkwardly. Han Sang-ah approached Wi Yeon-ho and stroked his head.

“You’re a good boy, my son.”

Tears flowed from Wei Yanhu's eyes.

If all mothers did this, everyone in the world would be kinder, but unfortunately, it seems like others don't have the opportunity to do as well as Wi Yeon-ho.

“Okay. Then let’s talk again over dinner later.”

“……Are you telling this story again?”

“Are you dissatisfied?”

“Hey, no way.”

Wi Yeon-ho waved his hand.

Han Sang-ah glared at Wi Yeon-ho and then walked out.

“Eu …

As soon as Han Sang-ah disappeared, Wi Yeon-ho got up from his seat and collapsed on the bed.

“I won’t forget!”

Wi Yeon-ho was never a fool. He couldn't have been unaware of how this situation had come to be. It was definitely Jo Hyun who had decided to send him to the martial arts competition and had included Wi Su-ryeon as a participant, thereby entangling himself.

A spark rose from Wei Yanhu's eyes.

“Do you think I’ll just take it like this?”

I want to run to the military camp right away and cause a ruckus, but since my mother's eyes are wide open, I have no choice but to hold back for now.

“Since it has come to this!”

Wi Yeon-ho shouted in a voice full of resentment.

“I won’t make you regret it!”

Wi Yeon-ho, who was unable to say a word to Han Sang-ah, was revealing his evil spirits to others.

And at this moment, Jo Hyeon, who was drinking tea in the military battlefield, felt an inexplicable chill and called the doctor.

“I guess I’ll have to take some vacation once this is over.”

It seemed like the day would come when Jo Hyun's sad wish would come true.