Absolute Regression Chapter 458

When I sent off the 458th
month and went to the backyard, my father was looking up at the sky with his backpack on his back.

It’s been like this since long ago, but my father’s back always looks lonely.

That loneliness is an innate loneliness that cannot be erased no matter how much affection I show to you.

Father, don’t be too lonely. Here is your son. He is the son who respects and loves you more than anyone else.

“A lady who likes my father more than I do has come by. She asked me to say hello to my father.”

My father turned to me. What a confident look he had on his face, not showing any shame even though I had teased him on purpose.

“Should we really stick together?”

As if he had heard everything that had been said in the front yard, my father did not ask what I meant. Instead, he made an expression that said, “Of course.”

I imagined a leisurely trip to Central Plains with my father. Not a trip where I had no choice but to see blood like I do now, but a trip where I could just have fun and have fun.

What if I were to drink with the women? I couldn’t imagine what my father would look like in front of them.

‘Father, I don’t want anything grand. I just want to play with you like this.’

Then my father suddenly asked.

“Why do you take such good care of those around you?”

I’m asking about the reason why the Jushigeomga and the Hwangdosangdan joined forces. If it weren’t for me, it wouldn’t have happened.

What should I say in reply?

I guess I can take care of that much, right? Since the evil one is meticulous, I will also be meticulous. Or should I make excuses about my father? Since my father was in charge of the agreement, this time he took care of it.

Today I answered like this.

“Because it’s fun.”

A faint smile appeared on my father’s lips. Yes, it would be best to say that it was fun.

My father walked slowly. I walked with him along the path and talked about what we were going to do next.

“If word gets out about Jeon Nak’s death, someone will come down to investigate. I plan to use him to approach the Geumryong Sega.”

It is not always possible to eliminate everything unconditionally.

Our goal was to find out what kind of relationship the Geumryongsega had with the powers behind it, and to eliminate those who had taken root there.

This time, I plan to use Jeon Nak’s death to find a way to approach them.

“It’ll be more difficult if we have to deal with it without killing it.”

My father nodded silently, as if he agreed with what I said.

“Furthermore, since the opponent is Geumryongse, we must handle them carefully. I know that Geumryongse’s family head is close to the leader of the Murim Alliance. That’s why they provide a large amount of money to the Murim Alliance every year.”

A discontented expression crossed my father’s face. At first glance, it might sound like this. Since he is close to the leader of the martial arts world, he must be handled with caution. On the contrary, if I say the opposite, my father will like it.

Since I’m close with the leader of the martial arts world, I think I should show him a proper taste this time.

This is the answer my father was hoping for.

But, father, you will never hear that answer from me again.

“Have you thought about it?”

“It won’t be easy to approach the center of the Golden Dragon Clan without revealing our identities.”

This was something that could only be found out if you approached the head of the Geumryong family. It wouldn’t be easy for the local Seodo faction. But if you pretended to be a mysterious sect, they’d be even more wary.

“So I would like to ask for help from one place.”

“Where are you talking about?”

I paused for a moment and told my father about a place he had never expected to see.

“This is Galaxy Trading Company.”

Indeed, a look of surprise crossed my father’s eyes.

Eunha Sangdan is the richest man in the world of martial arts, known for his wealth.

If the Galaxy Merchant Group is the best, then below it are the Golden Dragon Merchant Group and the Continent Merchant Group. These three are known to have the most money in the world.

“It’s to make us known as the people of the highest galaxy.”

Only those with that level of status can approach the center of the Geumryongsega clan. Of course, there are a few tricks you can use in the process.

“Will the Galaxy help us?”

The Galaxy Sector is not biased towards any of the three factions. However, it has deep relationships with all three, and by successfully balancing them, they have become the best Sector in the Central Plains.

“That is beyond my ability, so please make it happen, Father.”

My father looked dumbfounded at my words.

But this request is not an unreasonable request.

Before the regression, I knew through my life that I had a special connection with the upper echelon of the galaxy and my father.

Yong Ziming, the top lord of the galaxy, left a message about his father before he died.

He was chased by an ambush during his youth, but was saved by his father just before he died. His father was also young at the time, traveling around the Central Plains with Kwon Ma.

At the time, Yongjamyeong didn’t know that the person who saved him was Cheonma. This was because after saving him, he just left.

He said that he only found out about this by chance a long time after his father passed away.

He said that he regretted finding out about it too late. He said that he knew why he couldn’t find it even though he had been looking for it his whole life. How could he have found it when that person was the leader of the demonic cult?

Originally, this was something that would not be known even after his death, but it became known after his father had already passed away and all the officials had been sealed.

‘Father, in this life, let’s let him realize a little earlier that it was you who saved him. Then, that person will repay the favor. That person was the one who resented him. He searched for a benefactor all his life.’

I got help with this work and also finished my relationship with my father.

Of course, I don’t know if I’ll get the results I want. Fate will tell me everything. In this life, let’s do this.

“There is a saying in the world. It is said that information from the upper reaches of the galaxy is as fast and accurate as information from our school’s Tongcheon Pavilion.”

Of course, that may not be true in reality, but it means that their information power is also great.

“They would have been keeping an eye on the movements of the Murim Alliance and the Sadomaeng as well as our own church. They would also know that the greatest successor of all time has been born.”

“You’re so brave to say something like that.”

“And that’s not all. You probably know that our school recently led the meeting with the Magical Society, so you won’t be able to refuse easily.”

They probably know that the most popular place these days is Cheonma Shingyo. What if Cheonma himself asks for a favor?

“One more thing, isn’t the relationship between the Galaxy Saga and the Golden Dragon Family good?”

Although they are competing fiercely in the commercial world, surprisingly, the relationship between the two sides is not bad.

“The only person who can do this is my father. Even if the Martial Arts Leader or the Apostolic Leader asked him to do it, he wouldn’t accept it.”

“But why do you think you will accept my request?”

I know this may sound like flattery to my father, but this is all I have to say.

“Because you are my father.”

My father, who had been staring at me for a while, asked one last time.

“What do you want me to do for them?”

I could tell that my father had decided to go along with my plan.

“Just one person needs to stop by for a bit.”

* * *

Hwang In and Ju Hyang Wol met again on the day appointed by Geommu Geuk, with the agreement between them.

Amidst the awkwardness, the first person to step forward was Hwang In.

“I would like to formally apologize for what happened last time.”

He stood up and bowed his head respectfully. Juhyangwol felt sincerity in his attitude.

“Why did you change your mind?”

I sincerely apologized and sent a proper agreement. I was curious as to why.

Hwang In answered honestly.

“It’s because of Prince Sword.”

Of course, I couldn’t tell him about the killing of Jeon Nak and Jeon Gwi, but other than that, I was honest.

“After meeting that person, I felt ashamed of the life I had lived in such a mess. I said I wanted to become the owner of the best merchant in the world, but I was not a person who fit in even with a small merchant in a remote village.”

I didn’t know about anyone else, but I wanted to be honest with her. I thought investing in Joo’s Sword would be a new beginning.

“I wanted to do things right from now on. That’s why I asked you to meet me at this inn. This is where it all started.”

The place where the two people were was the very same inn where they first met Geommugeuk.

If it were any other reason, I would have suspected Hwang In, but I believed in this reason alone.

‘You were influenced by that person too.’

She was the same way. Her relationship with her mother changed a little after meeting them. Of course, neither her mother nor herself would change their innate personalities. She didn’t expect their relationship to change overnight.

However, just like the saying in the sword dance drama, I will try my best without doubting the power of the moment when we exchanged good words one by one. I will not get angry all of a sudden. I can do that, I will understand.

“Okay, then shall we sign?”

The two signed the agreement together. They each shared a copy of the two agreements. It was the first time that Hwang In-do and Joo Hyang-wol had done something proper.

“Please take care of me in the future.”

“Please take care of me.”

The two men exchanged greetings politely.

So Juhyangwol left the inn first, and Hwangin stayed behind. Today was a new day, and he wanted to have a drink because of his overwhelming emotions.

“My fate really changed here.”

At that time, I was drinking alcohol while feeling so emotional.

A woman sitting a little ways away spoke to me.

“I didn’t hear it on purpose, but it looks like something big happened here.”

She was a woman in her thirties, neatly dressed in military attire. She was a beauty who simultaneously exuded youth and maturity, but her cold impression made her seem even more attractive.

“Oh, sorry. I overheard that unintentionally. I’m just curious.”

A woman sat down in the yellow seat holding a bottle of wine.

“I’ll buy you a drink as an apology.”

She poured me a drink.

The yellow man froze and said nothing.

“Why are you doing that?”

When the woman asked with a soft smile, Hwang In answered softly.

“The person you said came from above is you, sir.”

The smile disappeared from the woman’s face as soon as she recognized her. As if she was acting, the difference between her friendly expression and her current expression was huge.

“How did you know?”

She lifted her voice and looked around, but there was nothing to be alarmed about.

The reason Hwang In noticed was extremely personal.

“Because a woman as beautiful as you would never speak to me first.”

He was also being sincere. The woman was truly fascinating. Thinking of her as a dangerous woman made his heart flutter even more, so it was understandable that he would think that way.

A strange smile appeared on the woman’s lips.

“You know yourself well.”

She had the appearance of not being too offended by this humiliation.

“I was just waiting for you to come.”

She was none other than Geum A-rin (金芽鱗), the leader of the secret organization that the Geumryong Sega was secretly raising. She was a woman with martial arts skills as well as beauty.

Although she is not visible now, she has brought all her trustworthy subordinates to resolve this matter. The deaths of Jeon Nak and Jeon Gwi were not matters to be taken lightly.

Hwang In didn’t know that the scary person Jeon Nak had mentioned was a woman. And he couldn’t know if the woman in front of him was that scary. They were people who didn’t know each other even though they knew each other.

Anyway, he thought about what he would say dozens of times when this moment came.

First of all, I relayed the facts as they were.

“There are three enemies.”

I also practiced the expression enemy in advance. Of course, I am not doing this because I still have some things to weigh. Right now, I am doing it to survive in this situation.

“Among them, a man named Geomyeon killed both Jeon Nak and Jeon Gwi.”

You can be honest and tell me everything. I told you to.

Even though he said he killed them all by himself, the woman didn’t seem particularly surprised. Did she think she could kill Jeon Nak and Jeon Gwi by herself? Or did she not believe her own words?

“How did you kill him?”

Of course, that doesn’t mean you were honest about everything. Like, you were there with them. You were there when they died? What are you going to do if they cut you down without giving you a chance to make excuses?

“I don’t know how he died. I haven’t heard from him since I went to see him. He might be alive.”

Geum A-rin’s suspicious gaze grew stronger.

“They are dead, but you are not.”

“Gyeomyeon came to me and said that. He told me to tell this to anyone who came to see me about this.”

“What are you talking about?”

“Come to me, I have something to tell you.” Go ahead. I will guide you to him.”

Hwang In jumped up and said that he would go right away, but Geum A Rin just sat there with a look of incredulity on her face.

“You’re going to set a trap and wait? Do I look that foolish?”

“no.”

At her cold demeanor, Hwang In sat down and spoke with a frightened face.

“I wouldn’t have dug a trap.”

“Why do you think so?”

Something occurred to me that I couldn’t bring myself to say to her.

There’s no need for traps, because you haven’t seen them yet.

Hwang In’s face, who was contemplating what to say, brightened.

“I’m here.”

A sword dance was coming into the guest house entrance.

Absolute Return Episode 459