Absolute Regression Chapter 530

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Kangdal felt a shiver run through his whole body.

‘See you at the main office.’

It was only six words, but they were more moving than anything he had ever heard in his life.

Even if the richest man in the world came and said, “I’ll give you all my wealth,” or even if an absolute master came and said, “Be my disciple,” I wouldn’t trade these six letters for any other six letters.

Kangdal felt like he was dreaming.

‘If it’s a dream, never wake up!’

But it wasn’t a dream. The cult leader, whom he thought he would never see again in his life, was standing in front of him, looking at him. It’s impossible to create someone with such a strong presence, even in a dream.

Geum Woo-jin turned around and walked away.

“thank you.”

It was a greeting that should have resonated loudly, but it came out as a mumble. The moment I started to speak, my mind became a mess as I realized that words like thank you were not enough.

“Reverend!”

A cry that came out without one’s knowledge, in embarrassment at not being able to even give a proper greeting.

Geumwoojin slowly turned towards him.

Kangdal bowed politely with a face like that and said, “That was all I could think of.”

“See you at the main office.”

Even in front of Yo-Gwang, Kang-Dal’s voice, which had been confident, was trembling.

Geum Woo-jin nodded slightly and then turned around again.

The branch’s minions gathered to celebrate Kangdal.

“Thank you, Branch Manager!”

“congratulations.”

The subordinates liked it, but at the same time, they felt sorry. Kang Dal was a really good leader.

“I won’t be able to see you anymore if you go to the main office.”

Although it is sad to part ways with his subordinates, advancing to the main team was his long-time wish.

It doesn’t matter what position you have. What if you clean up the horse manure? The leader personally called you and told you to do it.

Dan-ah approached Kang-dal and expressed her gratitude.

“Thank you, branch manager. Thanks to you, I survived.”

Kangdal shook his head and spoke to her. Since she was the woman that the Emperor of the Yellow River had come to rescue, he spoke politely now.

“I have something to tell you. Thank you for coming to see me.”

If he hadn’t accepted them, they would have died, and if he hadn’t accepted them, they wouldn’t have had a chance at promotion.

Both of them tried to stick to their beliefs and got the best results.

Dan-yeon said to Dan-ah, who had returned after saying hello.

“Get out of the way, I can’t see.”

When Dan-ah looked back, she saw Geum Woo-jin in front of her.

“You are so cool.”

It felt even cooler after finding out that the opponent was Cheonma.

“If there was a man like that, I would run to him right away!”

Was it because he was excited? Geommugeuk heard that he was whispering only to his older sister.

Of course, the sword dance couldn’t just pass by.

“Youngest lady.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

No matter how easy-going the person approached, the person he was talking to was the leader of a demonic cult.

“Let’s start by correcting our wrong choices.”

When everyone was curious about what he meant, Geommugeuk asked with a face full of regret.

“I sent the food to my father that day. Whose idea was it? Was it all three of you?”

At those words, Seo Dae-ryong became tense for no reason and perked up his ears.

“No, that was my idea.”

A bright smile appeared on Seo Dae-ryong’s lips at his unequivocal answer. He was glad that it wasn’t her who sent the food.

A woman who thinks of the cult leader as her ideal type, ah! It wasn’t easy just thinking about it.

Geommugeuk brought his face close to Danyeon.

“You must have seen it wrong that day from a distance. Now, look at my face clearly up close. Now, my youngest daughter. If you were to send me food again, who would you send it to?”

But he definitely hesitated to answer. The very act of hesitating meant, ‘It’s not you.’

The sword dance made a regretful expression.

“Young Lady, you are going too far.”

Geommugeuk spoke loudly to his father, who was talking to Hyeolcheon Doma in front of the building.

“The youngest daughter will send food to father until the end! There is one more person here to take to the main office!”

It was just a joke to make Dad feel better. I was grateful to my father. He came all the way here to give strength to Seo Dae-ryong. That in turn gave strength to me.

Since I’m your right arm, I’ll take care of it, right?

Geum Woo-jin said to Hyeolcheon Do-ma about his son’s nagging.

“When will you become wise?”

“Is that okay with you?”

“Good. It’s crazy.”

Yes, when combined with the sword dance, the expression “crazy” would be the right word. However, Blood Heavenly Sword knows. Just like himself, the cult leader is enjoying and relishing this craziness.

When would I ever experience something like this if I hadn’t come out with my son?

“Let’s take a walk.”

“Yes, that’s right.”

The two people walked towards the sponsor.

‘Cult leader, you can vote now.’

I can’t stand to see other people’s children bragging, but I will stand to see the leader’s children bragging.

The two people who walked so slowly arrived at the sponsorship.

Two people stood side by side and looked at the scenery outside the wall.

The leaves of the large tree standing next to the fence rustled in the wind, and the birds sitting on the branches flew up in the wind.

Beyond the birds, white clouds flowed very slowly, as if they had forgotten time.

“Are you really going to win?”

It was a question that was cut off, but the leader must have understood. I asked the leader before. Would he be able to endure a son like that for five years? At that time, Geum Woo-jin asked back this.

‘Why don’t you ask him? Can he stand me?’

“Do you want me to lose?”

Bloodthirsty Demon is on the cult leader’s side. He is ready to do whatever he wants and take his orders.

It was the same before, and this time, as I went through the work of Master with him, my heart for him grew even deeper.

That’s why. Because he was truly on the leader’s side. That’s why he said this. Because he truly hoped for the leader to be happy.

“The only person in this martial arts world who can lose to the cult leader is the cult leader.”

When asked what that meant, Hyeolcheondoma calmly answered.

“Because giving in is something only a bigger person can do.”

* * *

“But why did you become targets of the Chilochusaldae?”

The swordsman asked the women.

Since Dan-ah had a connection with Seo Dae-ryong, I had to worry about their safety.

Then Chohee walked forward and said.

“They were trying to kill me. You three were trying to protect me.”

Chohee politely revealed her identity.

“I am a gisaeng from Cheonhwaru. I used to work at Cheonhwaru in Bongwhang, Honam Province.”

She had already revealed her identity to the three women.

The moment he heard her words, Geommugeuk was startled.

Cheonhwaru.

A place where the owner is a journey that loves the evil Soma.

“I have to go to the Cheonhwaru headquarters in Guizhou. I have to go there and meet the Lord Cheonhwaru.”

“Can I ask why?”

Chohee answered Geommugeuk’s question carefully.

“I should answer your question since it is from a respected person, but this is something I need to discuss with you in person. I hope you will understand.”

Chohee bowed her head as if apologizing.

The sword dance didn’t stress her out.

“Everyone has their own circumstances that they cannot speak of. There is no need to feel sorry at all.”

The sword dance understood her. She would not know the relationship between Cheonhwaruju and Geukak Soma. Also, the relationship between Geukak Soma and herself.

But that doesn’t mean I can tell her that secret right here and now.

Then Dan-yeon stepped forward and reassured her.

“We will escort you all the way to your destination.”

Because she was the one who took responsibility for any task she was given.

Seo Dae-ryong looked at her with eyes full of worry. He didn’t know why Cho-hee was being chased, but the person who did this had enough money and power to mobilize the Chilochusaldae.

If we let them go like this, they would definitely be put in danger again.

Seo Dae-ryong looked at Geommu-geuk and asked for permission with his eyes.

There was no need to exchange messages to know what kind of meaning he saw in himself.

The sword dance nodded.

Seo Dae-ryong spoke carefully to Dan-ah.

“I know how important this matter is to you, Lady Dan. However, since all three of you are injured, wouldn’t it be better to leave this matter to me?”

Seo Dae-ryong’s face toward her was filled with worry. Dan-ah could feel it. How could she not know? With those pure eyes, he was so obviously worried about her.

“Still, I can’t entrust my work to someone precious.”

If this was dangerous, wouldn’t Seo Dae-ryong also be in danger? He couldn’t just get involved in his own problems and put himself in danger.

“It’s too much for that body. You need to rest.”

“Even though I’m like this, I’m pretty strong. Don’t worry.”

“I will do it.”

Geommugeuk, who had been watching the two people’s fight, stepped forward.

“I will handle this matter.”

Then everyone was surprised and looked at Geommu-geuk. It was understandable that Seo Dae-ryong would step forward because of his relationship with Dan-ah, but they had never expected that the So-gyo-ju would take on this task.

Since Cheonhwaru was involved, Geommugeuk had to step forward.

“I am friends with Lord Cheonhwaru.”

Cho-hee was surprised by those words. However, she did not dare to ask the leader of the Demonic Cult how they knew each other.

Geommugeuk said to Dan-ah.

“Will you trust me and leave it to me?”

Geommu-geuk said he knew Cheonhwa-ruju and that he would take charge of it himself, so he couldn’t say no. In fact, he insisted on going himself, but he was secretly worried about his younger siblings.

But if it’s a small group leader, you can be at ease.

‘I’m a small cult leader, so I’m sure the masters of the Demonic Cult will protect me?’

Just thinking about those fearsome demons makes me feel safe.

Dan-ah looked at Cho-hee and asked. After all, she was the one who requested the favor.

“Are you okay?”

Chohee nodded. If the Demonic Cult had not helped her, she would have already died. She decided to follow the flow of fate.

Geommugeuk said while looking at the youngest.

“Youngest lady, if you heal your wounds and see me again, you will change your mind.”

Danyeon smiled. As expected of the youngest of the three sisters, she liked to joke around the most. Even now, she knew that Geommu-geuk was trying to prank her, but she couldn’t dare take it as a joke.

I wanted to flirt someday when things got easier. I thought it would really work out. But that day will never come, right?

Geommugeuk said to Seodaeryong.

“Your Majesty, please invite the three of you and treat them at the nearby main church’s house.”

“I will do that.”

As Geommugeuk was walking to the backyard to see his father, Seodaeryong’s longing voice flew in.

―What should I do when I go? I’m worried that I’ll ruin this good relationship! Should I recite poetry again? Or should I stop? Please don’t leave me alone!

Geommugeuk didn’t answer and went to the backroom. Of course, Seodaeryong was worried.

‘I don’t believe you when it comes to love.’

But love is a two-way issue. Geommugeuk trusted Dan-ah’s bold personality.

* * *

Geommugeuk told his father what he had heard from Chohee.

“Since it’s Cheonhwaru’s business, I think I should go.”

My father also knew. Cheonhwaruju had a deep relationship with Geukak Soma. She had been to our school to see Geukak Soma before.

The sword dance drama was regrettable. It was truly regrettable. Because it was the moment when the trip with my father, from which I had wanted to return so slowly, came to an end.

“You go back first. I’ll take care of this and then go back.”

No matter how much I enjoy spending time with my father, I can’t spend time with him escorting Cho-hee. He’s been away from school for too long.

“This trip was more valuable than any other trip I have ever taken in my life.”

My father would consider it a journey of my young life.

This included all the travel before returning.

“I loved the ordinary days I spent with my father. Eating, drinking tea, walking together, fishing, taking elixirs, killing enemies, and improving my martial arts skills. I liked those ordinary moments even more than those moments.”

After a moment, Geommugeuk bowed his head respectfully.

“Thank you for being with me, Father.”

Geum Woo-jin looked at his son without saying a word.

That silence was short-lived, and Geommugeuk raised his head and began to speak.

“We haven’t even been to the noodle restaurant we were supposed to go to together yet, right? That place that used to be a dumpling restaurant. So this isn’t the end, Dad! This is just the first trip. I’m ready for the second trip, the third trip, and the hundredth trip!”

A smirk formed on the corner of Geumwoojin’s mouth. The end of this trip ended with his father’s laughter. Today, that smirk seemed to be saying this.

‘I’m looking forward to your next trip.’

Yes, please look forward to it! I will fill it with more ordinary, more routine, everyday days.

Geommugeuk didn’t forget to greet Hyeolcheon Doma who was with him.

“See you at school, sir.”

On this journey, he will leave behind his past as a disciple and live the rest of his life as a master.

‘Elder, if you are a dragon, then your life will be meaningful.’

Bloodthirsty Demon nodded at the hot gaze of the swordsman.

“I’ll pack my pajamas and go see you as soon as I get back, so please make sure to put me to bed.”

And finally, I said goodbye to Whee.

“Mister Whee! Next time, let’s persuade Father and come visit us again! Thank you for your hard work driving the carriage!”

Then, Whiga appeared.

“Take care on your way back.”

Geom Woo-jin and Hyeon Cheon Do-ma looked at Hwi with unexpected expressions. He wasn’t the one who showed up to say goodbye.

Hwi wanted to say this himself.

“Thank you, Master.”

This trip was one he would never forget. Thanks to it, his relationship with Geum Woo-jin deepened.

Because it was a valuable time with Hwi who didn’t hide.

Even this moment, in which he appeared, was a journey that made him realize that his life was precious.

“It was so nice walking with you, sir.”