Absolute Regression Chapter 342

Absolute Return Episode 342

Episode 342: How can you say something so cool for so long?

The moment when surprise becomes powerful is when you least expect it.

That was the surprise of the visa now.

-What are you talking about?

His voice was trembling as he opened his eyes wide.

– It is exactly as I said. The Black Death Sect was sending the children they bought to the Apostolic Alliance. I am just an intermediary.

Taejo really didn’t want to reveal this secret. However, he couldn’t just sit by and do nothing in an atmosphere where he was going to summon the Black Death Master. He couldn’t be dragged to the Murim Alliance or the Demonic Cult to pay for his crimes.

-I just did what I was told.

-Who told you to do this?

-I can’t tell you.

As far as Visan knows, there is no organization within the Apostolic Alliance that buys children. That means someone must be doing this in secret.

-Tell me who it is.

Even though the tone of the visa was cold, Taejo did not say who it was.

-If you don’t tell me, you may die by my hand.

Even though he threatened his life, the threats had no effect on Taejo.

-Still, I can’t tell you.

Taejo was sure that Bisain could not kill him because of this incident. After all, the act of buying and sending the child was for the benefit of the Sado Alliance. You cannot kill me.

-Can you take responsibility for what you just said?

– How can I lie and tell you the truth? You have to send those two people back first.

Even after Taejo’s message, Bisain did not respond.

―Your Majesty, if this fact becomes known to the outside world, it will be a headache.

Visain was in trouble.

As the conversation between the two deepened, Geommu-geuk guessed that they were sending the children to the Apostolic Alliance. In this situation, that was the only thing that could make Bisain worry like that.

I didn’t give any advice. This was the moment when Bisain, a single man, decided his own fate. Depending on his choice, it would affect Bisain’s personal fate, as well as the fate of the Sado Alliance and even the fate of the martial arts world.

Visain, please make the right choice!

After thinking for a while, Visain finally opened his mouth.

“A little while ago, Tae Moon-ju confessed on his own. He said he knew that you were buying children on a regular basis.”

Taejo was terrified. He never expected Bisain to say something like that. And the unexpected behavior was just beginning.

“Your Majesty! Why are you doing this? Do you not understand what I am saying?”

“I understand. You said you sent those kids to the Apostolic Alliance?”

For a moment, silence flowed there.

Taejo was shocked. He had not expected that he would tell this important story in front of everyone. Even the Myeolma-dae and the Sado 13th Rang were present.

The words, “Are you crazy?” rose to the tip of my tongue. I almost blurted them out.

The sword dance was something that had already been guessed, but Jin Ha-gun did not expect it.

What was surprising was not that the children had gone to the Apostolic Alliance, but that he had revealed the fact. The Apostolic Alliance he knew were always quick to cover up and hide incidents.

The very existence of the being was evil. In fact, I had expected the dialogue of Jeon Eum to be like this.

-They are making such a big problem out of a few kidnapped children.

Do you think it’s much different from a non-sign’s perspective? It’s probably just a matter of worrying about the relationship with the Sword Dance Theater.

But now, Visain’s response was completely beyond his expectations. He just admitted it so easily? This is not easy even for him.

Visain told the reason why he revealed the truth.

“It takes ten lies to hide one secret. I have no intention of keeping this a secret.”

He saw the sword dance smiling at him. Seeing that smile, he felt that his choice was not wrong.

Yes, maybe I am being swayed by that sword play. My heart answered my head’s concerns like this.

That’s okay though.

The sword dance felt good. As time passes, today’s events will become a moment of the past, but this choice will have a great impact on Bisain’s future life. Well done, Bisain. If you live like this, you will be able to establish your own apostle.

Jin Ha-gun sent a message to Geommu-geuk.

-Young Master, did you know that things would turn out like this?

– I didn’t know that the children were sold to the Apostles. I just believed that the leader of the Apostles wouldn’t ask about it.

Jin Ha-gun looked at Geommu-geuk. Geommu-geuk’s deep eyes were directed at Bisain.

―We may be witnessing the birth of the next great leader of the Apostolic Alliance who will go down in the history of martial arts.

And Visain was dealing with this situation wisely.

Visain asked Taejo.

“When you wanted children in Bonmyeong, did you tell them to kidnap the children and send them to you?”

“That’s not it.”

“Then it wasn’t Bonmyeong’s fault. Why did you entrust the work to the Black Death Squad?”

Taejo had no answer.

The person who saw through his inner thoughts was Geommugeuk.

“It would be cheap. Finding talented people isn’t the hard part. Persuading their families is. If you succeed in persuading them after all this time, you’ll have to give them a proper reward. But if you join hands with the Black Death, things would be too easy. You could just kidnap them and that’s it. You could sit back and make a lot of money, right?”

Taejo couldn’t refute even a single word. Geommugeuk spoke as if he had entered his mind.

Visain did not miss this opportunity.

“You have tarnished the honor of the blind because of your selfish desires.”

He led the way to the conclusion that this incident was not the fault of the Apostles. He limited it to the fault of Taejo and the Black Death Sect.

“I cannot understand why the Lord is doing this.”

Visain acknowledged his words.

Yes, if I hadn’t met Geommu-geuk, this might have passed as nothing. I would have lived a completely different life.

However, he was greatly influenced by Geommu Geuk, and his life changed at the moment when he asked what the four apostles were.

“It may have been natural until now, but from now on, it is no longer the case.”

Visain gave orders to the thirteen apostles.

“Send a letter to the Black Death Lord right now to make an appointment.”

He showed his determination to definitely solve the problem of child kidnapping.

“Tell them that if they don’t show up at the promised location, the name Heuksadan will disappear from the martial arts world.”

A soldier belonging to the Thirteenth Apostolic Corps ran out to send a message.

Taejo realized that he had no idea what kind of person Sadomaeng So Myeongju was.

‘Was the Little Leader this kind of person?’

Taejo asked with a trembling heart.

“Then what happens to me?”

Visain pressed him in a calm tone.

“Tae Moon-ju. I am not a very generous person. I am not a person who is generous enough to tolerate those who challenge my dignity.”

Visain glanced at Geommugeuk. Geommugeuk, who was quick-witted, knew what he had to do just from that look.

“We will take Tae Moon-ju.”

Taejo’s heart raced like crazy at the words of Geommu-geuk. No matter what, he wondered if he could send himself to the Demonic Cult, but Bisain nodded slightly. Before Bisain could give his permission, Taejo shouted first.

“No. The devil’s cult is absolutely not allowed.”

The sword dance gave a kind smile.

“We will treat you well.”

I knew that it couldn’t be. If I was dragged away, not only would my danjeon be destroyed, but I would also be tortured and locked up in a brain prison. It would be better to just die.

“Your Majesty, please.”

I begged him, but Visan was cold. What I needed now was to hear from him the story behind this incident.

“If you’re going to send me, then let me go to the Murim Alliance instead.”

Jin Ha-gun also joined the two men’s joint operation.

“I refuse.”

“Why are you doing this? Take me away!”

“No. Your sins are too bad for that.”

In other words, it meant that I would be dragged into the devil’s cult and suffered even more horribly.

Geommugeuk said with a look of apparent resentment.

“You all are going too far. If someone saw us, they would think our school was a den of monsters. Our school’s brain prison is also a place where people live. If you adapt, it’s livable.”

Rather, it was more frightening than being scared. In the end, Taejo could not endure it any longer. I don’t know about anything else, but he could not accept being dragged into the Demonic Cult.

-The chairman of the board arranged this.

An unexpected name came out.

-Platform? Which platform?

There was no Pyo among the short stories. Then I remembered one person.

– No way? The former leader of the Black Dragon Group?

-you’re right.

Leopard print light.

He was the leader of the Black Dragon Sect of the Apostolic Alliance, but he had to step down from his position more than ten years ago due to a serious injury. Since then, I heard that he has been living like a loser, drinking alcohol at banquet halls. And he has disappeared from people’s memories.

-Why that person?

―A few years ago, that person came to me. He said that the Apostolic Alliance was secretly creating a secret organization. That’s why they needed children with outstanding talent. Since it was an absolute secret, he threatened me with death if I leaked the information.

-That person even stepped down from his position as a single person. Did you believe him?

―So he said that his superiors had entrusted him with the task. He said that the secret organization he was creating was under the influence of the Apostolic Alliance. At that time, he gave him a large sum of money as an advance payment. It was an amount that Pyo Dan-ju alone could not have collected. He also said that the Alliance later provided him with various vested interests.

-Did you keep your promise?

-I kept it.

Thanks to this, the Yugeommun was able to expand its influence and even invite Cheongbaek Yigeom as a guest.

Visan could see it. This wasn’t a simple kidnapping of children. Something was happening within the Apostolic Alliance that he didn’t know about. Something that even the Apostolic Alliance leader himself didn’t know about.

“We will take care of punishing this man.”

Geommugeuk and Jin Ha-gun readily accepted Bisain’s wishes.

“Escort Tae Moon-ju to Bonmyeong.”

At the order of Bisain, the Sado Shibthirteen Lang subdued Taejo’s bloodline and took him out. Taejo did not dare to resist.

As he was dragged away, he looked at Bisain with longing eyes. He was thankful that at least he wasn’t sent to the Demonic Cult.

-If you want to live, help me from now on.

I secured Taejo’s help because I thought I would need it to dig into this matter.

Visain said to the thirteen apostles.

“We’re going straight to meet the Black Death Lord.”

Geommu-geuk and Jin-ha-gun also moved together naturally. Geommu-geuk had something to say to Bi-sa-in, and Jin-ha-gun wanted to be together until the end of this matter.

Geommu-geuk, Bisain, and Jin Ha-gun rode together in one carriage. The Sado 13 Rang and Myeolma-dae escorted the carriage on horseback.

The warriors of the Yugeom clan, including Cheongbaek Igeom, just watched as the storm that had swept away their clan leader receded.

Cheongbaek and Geom finally relaxed and started talking.

“Your Majesty, it’s the first time I’ve seen the three successors walking around together.”

“This is probably the first time in the history of martial arts.”

“Will Moon-ju be able to return alive?”

That was something that even the Cheongbaek Sword could not know.

But I do know one thing. They survived until now because they followed one rule: When it’s windy and rainy, lock your doors and refrain from going out.

The two men turned inside and said.

“Close the door.”

* * * The wind came in through the carriage window.

Visain watched silently as the wind blew the hem of the swordsman’s clothes.

I never dreamed that this morning I would be riding in the same carriage as these guys to meet the Black Death Lord. I had no idea that I would be the one to warn the Black Death Lord.

He felt uneasy inside, not knowing whether this would be a blessing or a curse for him as he would become the future leader of the Apostles.

Just then, Geommugeuk said to Bisain.

“I have seen your apostles well.”

Yes, that was the reason. The reason I made this decision. To show that my apostle is an apostle who protects at least the children.

“How was it, my apostle?”

“It was great.”

“I can’t believe you, you’re so good at telling sweet lies.”

It looks like he wants to hear more about how cool he is.

The swordsman said with a smile.

“It was really cool.”

He also dragged in Jin Ha-gun, who was standing next to him.

“How were you? Little Leader, weren’t you really cool?”

“I’m not the kind of person who can easily tell someone they’re cool in front of them like you do.”

Jin Ha-gun turned his head and looked out the window.

“But at least I think today’s decision and going to meet the Black Death Lord was the right thing to do.”

The swordsman said with a smile.

“Why are you talking so long about how cool you are?”

* * * That night, in the meadow where stars were pouring down, only Geommugeuk, Bisain, and Jinhagun stood side by side.

The three of them were left alone at the campsite, leaving the Sado 13rang and the Myulma Squad behind.

Now it’s time to let the Visain know.

“Some force is plotting to take over the martial arts world.”

“!”

More surprising words followed from Geommugeuk’s mouth.

“They have infiltrated our school, and the Murim Alliance. They have even infiltrated the Saewoo Pungcheon Church.”

Visain was taken aback. Judging from Jin Hagun’s serious expression, it wasn’t a joke.

“In our sect, we are targeting the Demon Lord of the Sub-Soul, and in the Murim Alliance, we are targeting the Great Lord of Jin. In the Pungcheon Sect, we are targeting the young new leader.”

“no way?”

“Yes. I believe that there are people they sent secretly active in the Apostolic Alliance as well.”

It was hard to believe. If it weren’t for Geommugeuk saying this, I wouldn’t have believed it.

“I don’t want to be defeated by these guys even if I die. They sneak in and find our weaknesses, and they try to stab us in the back. The moment we suspect each other, we’ll be defeated individually. Let’s at least join forces to deal with these guys. Let’s show them that we’re not a martial arts world that can be handed over to guys like you. For the sake of the martial arts world that we’ll lead in the future.”

After a moment, Visain suddenly asked.

“Is that really the only reason? Aren’t you the one behind the scenes?”

“If you ask me so blatantly, I will answer clearly and say that I am the mastermind.”

“If that’s the case, we’re doomed anyway. If that’s the case, tell me in advance. From today on, I’ll only eat what I want and be picky.”

I felt that the blacksmith had definitely grown. Being able to make jokes like this meant that he had become more relaxed.

“There are other reasons.”

Geommugeuk looked up at the night sky first, and the other two people’s gazes also wandered among the many stars. As they looked at each star, wondering what it was like, Geommugeuk calmly conveyed his true feelings.

“We are enemies, but we are also friends.”