Absolute Regression Chapter 259

Episode 259 What Father Wanted to See.

Unfortunately, I couldn’t see the demon’s face.

The first evil spirit to appear was the one in front of the wooden doll.

So all I could see was the back of the demon.

The wooden doll was cut in four places and the evil spirit disappeared immediately.

There was a difference between being cut by a demon appearing and being cut by just a sword. When a demon appeared, the speed and power became faster and stronger. Considering the magical power emitted by the demons and the visual and psychological effects, the true destruction ritual was completed only when a demon appeared.

I used the annihilation method again.

Saaaaak!

The evil spirit appeared again, but this time only its back was visible.

I felt both joy and regret at finally having done it.

‘I wanted to see what you looked like! I tried so hard to see your face, not your back!’

Then a thought crossed my mind.

‘Ah! Just bring a bronze mirror!’

I was going to go get Tokyo, but then changed my mind.

I thought it wasn’t worth going this far. I thought I would accept the order in which the martial arts were manifested. If you don’t want to show it, then fine.

‘Look at the faces of other demons first.’

* * *

“Is there anything good?”

Ilhwageomjon could feel that Geommugeuk’s expression was brighter today than usual.

“There was an achievement in swordsmanship that had been blocked.”

“Ah! That’s a relief.”

Ilhwageomjon was happy. He had achieved great things by talking about martial arts with Geommugeuk. It was really difficult to achieve great things with the level of Majon.

But I never dreamed that I would be able to achieve the next level in such a short period of time.

“You are truly unpredictable.”

When the first Geommu-geuk came to visit, I thought it would only last for a day or two and then stop. Since he was the leader of the cult, I thought he came to manage his connections.

But it wasn’t.

What the sword dance said on the first day was true.

There is no one else who can talk about swordsmanship other than you, Senior.

Geommu-geuk sincerely wanted to talk about himself and swordsmanship. He wanted to teach the deep meaning of martial arts and also wanted to learn.

Although she had been practicing swordsmanship her entire life, this was the first time she had seriously thought about, discussed, and debated swordsmanship.

This time she felt how much she had longed for a time like this.

Non-combat friend.

The sword dance drama approached her as a true friend. Now, those words will remain in her heart with a deeper meaning than any other relationship.

So these words were her true heart.

“Little Leader, I have no one else to talk to but you.”

Geommugeuk laughed and pulled out his sword.

“Then shall we share it?”

When they flew into the air, all the demon swords came out and watched them. Of course, because they were fighting so high up, their figures were not clearly visible.

There were just countless quick flashes of sword light.

But the demons seemed to be possessed by something and were drawn into the sight.

Whenever he finished his mission and left, Geommugeuk would always say this to the demon swordsmen he met.

“I’m learning a lot from you, Sword Master. I envy you all.”

Ilhwageomjon was happy when he heard this. Whether it was flattery or sincerity, it was a very happy thing to hear such praise from Geommugeuk of all people.

If he is someone who generously shares his enlightenment with his subordinates and speaks such words to them… … how could I not fall for it?

* * *

My practice continued.

The external events that the young leader had to attend kept getting postponed. This was my father’s consideration after hearing that I was crazy about cultivation.

The Amazons didn’t come looking for me either. The drunkard might have come and asked me to have a drink, but he didn’t come either.

In school, there was only talk about a martial arts-obsessed cult leader.

I only practiced swordsmanship and martial arts, and after finishing the martial arts and returning, I practiced the Inmukshik like a madman.

As too many wooden dolls were cut down, a metal doll arrived in my training ground. It was a special steel doll made of a mixture of iron and steel, which made it impervious to swords.

Kaaaaang! Kang! Kaaaaang! Kaaaaang!

A cool metallic sound was heard over and over again.

How many times have you seen the back of a demon before you can turn your head just once? That’s what I thought.

Over and over again.

And today, the gift of that tiresome repetition has arrived.

Saaaaak!

The sound of the annihilation ceremony changed again.

At that moment I saw.

Another evil spirit appeared behind the steel doll.

It was the second appearance of the demon.

And this time I could see the face of the demon. For a moment I was startled.

It didn’t look scary. Surprisingly, my first impression was like this.

‘handsome!’

Surprisingly, the demon I summoned was a handsome demon.

It was the kind of face that would come out if you showed the face of the Poison King to an artist and asked him to draw an evil spirit based on this face.

‘Is this okay?’

I was really surprised too.

Could this evil spirit possibly reflect the mind of the person using the martial arts?

I didn’t think the face of the demon was supposed to be scary to the opponent. I just focused on seeing the face of the demon.

Is that why this kind of demon appeared instead of a scary one?

This made me wonder what the evil spirits that turn their backs look like. Do they look the same? Or do they look different?

Anyway, to make sure that the faces are all different, you need to manifest the demons on the left and right as well.

Curiosity was driving my passion.

* * *

“I think I’ll have to train until today.”

Ilhwageomjeon nodded with an expression that said he had expected it.

“Are you planning to do closed-door training?”

“How did you know?”

“It’s my intuition. I’ve been feeling your passion rising lately. It’s time to finally let it out.”

“As expected, you are amazing.”

The gaze of the swordsman toward me was different from when he came to me this time to ask me to fight.

“Thank you so much, Master.”

“I was grateful too.”

I’ve become closer to her than I ever was before. I think I’m now two steps away from her. That distance comes from her personality. No matter how close you become, there are always people who won’t let you take even one step.

“If your martial arts skills are blocked, they will come back again.”

“I’ll prepare to meet you, Janelle.”

I read the determination in her eyes. If we grow here once more, our school will welcome a new Ilhwageomjeon.

The sword dance looked around the training ground. It was the end for the time being.

“The next time I come, it might be a narrow yard of a moat again.”

“It will be a more exciting battle with a free spirit.”

Ilhwageomjeon smiled and looked at the training ground together.

“It’s your last day, so could you spare me some time today?”

Actually, I had prepared something for her today.

“Seo Dae-ryong, who became the Lord of the Hwangcheon Pavilion, is like my right-hand man. That’s why I would like to hold a small celebration party today.”

“If that’s the case, I have to make time.”

“I invited Blood Heavenly Lord as well. I thought I should invite him since he is Seo Dae-ryong’s master.”

Ilhwageomjon could tell. Naturally, he was trying to take him to make room for Hyeoncheondoma.

“Can you wait a moment? I’ll go change my clothes and come out.”

“Yes, you can prepare slowly.”

Today, she took extra time to wash, put on makeup, and choose clothes.

* * *

The place where Geommugeuk and Ilhwageomjon arrived was a hill with a green field below Daecheonsan Mountain. There was food and drinks prepared there. It was a banquet that Geommugeuk had asked the attendants to prepare in advance.

Ilhwageomjon looked around and said.

“Was there a place like this around our school?”

“There are many wonderful places if you look around. From now on, travel and rest.”

“What fun is there in being alone?”

At that time, Blood Heavenly Sword and Western Dragon arrived there. The two people holding the great sword now looked like disciple-students to anyone.

Hyeolcheon Doma was wearing a neat long robe that he didn’t usually wear. His hair was also neater than usual.

Geommugeuk forced himself to keep his mouth from twitching.

“Are you here?”

“Why bother with this celebration?”

Bloodthirsty Demon spoke rudely for no reason.

“Why are you so angry when your disciple has risen to a high position?”

Hyeolcheon Doma didn’t say anything to Ilhwageomjeon’s words.

Seo Dae-ryong greeted Ilhwa Geomjon politely.

“Thank you for your precious visit.”

“Congratulations.”

“thank you.”

Seo Dae-ryong poured drinks for everyone.

After drinking a few glasses of alcohol, I went out for a walk with Seo Dae-ryong. I deliberately left the place alone, leaving the two of us alone. Today, this place was more for Hyeolcheon Doma than Seo Dae-ryong. That’s why I had already told Seo Dae-ryong in advance.

“How’s the footnote work?”

“I’m still struggling to adjust.”

Seo Dae-ryong stopped walking and looked at Geommu-geuk.

“I’ve been having nightmares lately. I’m in an emergency situation, and I’m wandering around looking for the leader. It’s something I have to handle, but in my dreams, I’m just looking for the leader. When I finally find him, he looks at me coldly and says, “Why did you take that position when you’re not capable?”

“Is this only in dreams?”

“Oh my, this is serious.”

The swordsman said with a smile.

“Realistically, something like that might only happen once in a lifetime. Don’t waste your energy on something that won’t happen.”

“What if it happens?”

“This is what we have to do.”

Geommugeuk tapped the handle of the long sword that Seodaeryong was carrying.

Seo Dae-ryong nodded, staring at the handle that was marked with his master’s fingerprints.

“That’s why every day has to be hellish training.”

The two men turned to go back.

“Let’s stay a little longer.”

Over there, Hyeolcheon Doma and Ilhwa Geomjon were drinking and talking. The expressions on both their faces were bright.

“It’s a good time!”

Seo Dae-ryong laughed at Geommu-geuk’s words.

“I came to see you earlier to come with me, but you seemed to have gotten dressed up. It seemed like you had changed into several different clothes. It was the first time I saw you like that, Master.”

Seeing the smiling face of Hyeolcheon Doma made Geommu Geuk feel good too.

Yes, now forget all about the past. Lock the door to the past, and don’t look into the future. Just be happy.

“The spring breeze must be blowing for you too.”

“I was wrong. Leave me and go first. I’m even busier now. I only work and practice in my life!”

Seo Dae-ryong looked at the youthful youth that had forgotten its age with envious eyes.

“Can I really go first?”

“You have to take him! My right arm!”

* * *

Time passed quickly.

I went in wondering when I would come out, and before I knew it, I was finishing my 100-day closed-door training and leaving the training center.

The first place he headed to without even shaving his beard was Cheonmajeon.

My father was guarding Cheonmajeon with an unchanging appearance.

“What is that appearance?”

“I came running straight here because I wanted to see my father. This is how I can show my gratitude for all the hard work.”

I was so happy that I started trembling.

“I’m so hungry I want to eat something delicious. Please develop some food that I can use for closed-door training, other than dried meat or beef jerky!”

My father greeted me with his unchanging smile.

“A lazy person can practice for a hundred days. That’s amazing.”

“It was really hard to watch how shy those guys were.”

I tried to let go of the desire to be recognized by my father, because I felt that the burden was holding me back.

But at that moment, my heart trembled. I guess I couldn’t let go of everything. My desire to be recognized by my father for my martial arts.

“Let me introduce you to my friends.”

After calming down, I unleashed my first instinct.

wickedness!

The sound of a brisk wind.

Four streaks of black energy split the air.

The four demons revealed themselves.

They were my demons that I had wanted to see so badly.

It was different from the demons my father had shown me. Surprisingly, my demons looked and felt different from each other.

There were some scary guys, some handsome guys, some who gave off a strange sense of mystery, and some who seemed smart.

My father was surprised by their different appearances. He must have thought they were the same. Actually, I was surprised too. I didn’t know that there would be such different looking demons.

Your demons didn’t disappear as quickly as your father’s.

It seemed as if he was looking at me for a moment, as if he was trying to communicate with me.

self.

The next moment, the demons disappeared as quickly as they had appeared.

My father was standing in the throne room. He couldn’t hide his surprise.

“Is this what your father wanted to see?”

A different kind of magic from my father’s, completed through my interpretation.

My father, who had been looking down at me silently, slowly nodded his head.

“Yeah, it was something like this.”

I remembered the conversation I had with my father on the day he taught me the art of magic.

―The magic of the nine-flower magician has been constantly changing.

– It couldn’t be otherwise. Idiots and geniuses would have continued to emerge throughout the ages.

I will become that genius and perform more advanced magic tricks.

I felt that my father’s prayers had changed. At least in terms of martial arts, my father would not just admire me. He would try to show his own change. He would compete with me and win. He would help me when he could, and win when he could. My father is my father.

“Thank you for putting off the external matters that the head priest had to deal with.”

“Because the first step is always important.”

It was my father’s consideration that I should properly learn the first step of the Guhwamagong. Thanks to that, I was able to get the first step right, so now I can learn the Shicheon secret technique and slowly put it on one by one.

“I will leave the school immediately and take care of everything.”

“Before you go… … .”

My father came down from the throne and spoke to me.

“Let’s eat together. You’ve worked hard.”

My father even personally uses the magic he hates. All the hardships of the past hundred days disappeared with just one word.