Absolute Regression Chapter 540

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Jin Ha-ryeong also joined in the Tokyo area.

“We all owe you our lives, and yet you try to save us all.”

If it weren’t for the Sword Dance, neither I nor my brother would have survived until now. Cheonhwaruju also said that he survived thanks to the Sword Dance. Bisain also knows that he saved his life thanks to the Sword Dance.

The gazes of the two people in the mirror turned to the remaining person.

“Even if you did something wrong and someone justly killed you, I would live a life full of anger. Not every day, but every day when I think of you, I would get angry. Just imagine me living my life being irritated by others.”

What if Geommugeuk were to say something that would hurt people the opposite way he does now? Jin Ha-ryeong didn’t even want to think about it.

“But you’re losing to those who plot behind your back? And here, at the place I called you to? It’s not because of you. It’s because of me, who will suffer for the rest of my life. So don’t even think about getting hurt or dying!”

With those words, Geommugeuk left the room first.

Jin-Ha looked back at his younger brother and spoke calmly.

“This is why we should have come running as soon as we received the message.”

Jin Ha-ryeong had something he wanted to say to his older brother.

“Don’t give your heart too much to the little cult leader.”

“why?”

“Because my brother will suffer much more than that person.”

It was a statement made in the event that they lost each other. No matter how much the leader of the cult said such things, he was not worried. To her, Geommu-geuk was that kind of person. However, she was worried about her brother.

Jin Ha-gun looked at the mirror again and adjusted his clothes.

“I’m a selfish person too. That’s the kind of person I am… …I guess I’ve had those kinds of worries.”

He felt relieved just by telling Geommu-geuk about his worries. Yes, how could this path be easy in the first place? Still, it was okay because there was someone who truly understood that he was going down a difficult path and supported him.

Jin Ha-ryeong was secretly surprised when Jin Ha-gun confided his worries to her. She thought that she would really enjoy it and play the role of the Demon Slayer.

If it had been someone else he had confided his worries to, he would have definitely been jealous, because it was a worry he had never confided to himself.

“Don’t give me your heart.”

“Don’t give it to me. And it’s not like giving your heart will help anything.”

Then Jin Ha-gun suddenly raised his voice.

“What about you?”

It wasn’t the wrath of the Demon King, but that of my older brother.

Of course, it was also a cry that had no next purpose. But that didn’t mean I could tell him to get along well with the leader of the Demonic Cult.

Jin Ha-gun suddenly turned around and left the room.

Jin Ha-ryeong, who was left alone, sat on the bed of Geommugeuk and said.

“How do you give your heart?”

After a moment, she added softly.

“I already gave it to you.”

* * *

Jin Ha-gun and Myeolma-dae were deployed to Cheonhwa-ru.

“The liquor is stored in this warehouse. When you place an order, you can bring it here. The liquor list is here.”

The journey took them from place to place and taught them what to do.

While learning from her, Jin Ha-gun placed the Demon Squad’s soldiers in each room. He also made them plan in advance where and how to hide the sword and how to evacuate the gisaengs in an emergency.

The demon warriors of the Extermination Corps had no complaints about this operation. They had already been indebted to the Geommugeuk Corps in the past.

Rather, these things in Giru were refreshing. How long has it been since I last wore clothes other than military uniforms?

The kisaengs of this troupe were hand-picked by Yeojeong himself, so they were not shaken by this series of recent changes.

Rather, the new demon slayers were the talk of the town.

Which drone was handsome, which drone was kind, which drone resembled which drone.

A few days passed like that, as we adjusted to each other.

* * *

“Am I the only one who feels this anxious?”

The person who stopped Jin Ha-ryeong was Jin Ha-gun. He looked at his younger brother while holding a bottle of alcohol in both hands.

“I’m busy, wait for the customer!”

Jin Ha-gun ran past her.

Not only that. The warriors of the Extermination Corps also quickly adapted to their work. Some of them looked like they had been working here for years. There was even a warrior who had received a letter of love from a gisaeng.

Cheonhwaruju also faithfully played the role of Roju, taking care of the gisaengs as if nothing had happened.

In the end, the person Jin Ha-ryeong found was Geommu-geuk.

He was just stuck at home doing whatever he wanted.

“Aren’t you worried?”

“what?”

“The Mystery Corps and the Mystery Corps Leader are carrying bottles of alcohol at Cheonhwaru right now. Isn’t the secret already leaked out?”

Even though it was the Cheonhwaru headquarters, it seemed like the secret would leak out. No, it had probably already leaked out.

“Yeah, they know that too.”

“You know? So, those who came out from the top that day thought that the guys carrying the alcohol were members of the Demonic Squad?”

“yes.”

But you’re saying that you’re going to let them drink alcohol peacefully?

“You all know. You know that I’m here, that the Demon Squad is here, and that you even followed me.”

“Then shouldn’t we attack Baekgyesangdan first and find out who’s behind it?”

“how?”

When asked like this, Jin Ha-ryeong was rather embarrassed.

“There must be a way to get you to open your mouths, right?”

“It seems like you’re expecting some kind of mystical law that will make you open your mouth. We’re the same as you. We pull out our fingernails and burn ourselves with fire.”

“We don’t do that!”

“You guys do it too.”

Jin Ha-ryeong couldn’t refute him strongly. There was no guarantee that the skewer wouldn’t be red-hot somewhere in the underground torture chamber of the Murim Alliance.

“Why don’t you do it anyway? Your friend’s life is at stake.”

Then Geommugeuk answered calmly.

“At the same time, my friend’s honor is at stake.”

Jin Ha-ryeong flinched.

The Baekgye Sangdan was a Sangdan belonging to the Apostolic Alliance. To strike them without clear evidence was an act of disrespect to the Apostolic Alliance.

“Even if you hit, you have to hit the sign.”

Jin Ha-ryeong nodded slightly, his face flushed.

“I was short-sighted.”

Besides, now they have officially invited Visa.

At that time, Geommugeuk said calmly.

“That’s why.”

“what?”

“It feels like it’s trying to pull us in.”

At that moment, Jin Ha-ryeong opened his eyes wide in surprise.

“Anyone can see that the current situation is such that I need to contact the Baekgye Sangdan or find out something from them. So much so that you’re coming here and urging me to hit you. Do you think they wouldn’t think that way?”

She hadn’t thought of that. What if it was as Geommu-geuk had predicted? What if the opponent was an enemy who had dug a trap and was waiting for Baekgye Sangdan?

“Then isn’t this a really dangerous situation right now?”

Then Geommugeuk asked her back.

“Dangerous? Who? The inside of Cheonhwaru is guarded by the Demon Extermination Corps, and the outside by the Faceless. And there is me and Soma-nim. And there is you and Jin Dae-ju, and Bi So-myeong-ju will come leading the Thirteen Wings of the Apostles.”

It was a situation where the words, “Is this really dangerous?” came out naturally.

“If you were the enemy, what could you do in this situation?”

Jin Ha-ryeong shook his head at Geommu-geuk’s question.

“I would have run away without looking back.”

Yes, it was a situation where we had to start a war to win this case.

“But they’re still here. They haven’t even canceled the invitation. That must mean they’re taking a risk.”

This was the part of the swordplay that she didn’t understand.

“You don’t want anyone to get hurt or die, do you? Then why don’t you avoid it? Why don’t you just decline the invitation and go attack Baekgyesangdan with the non-So Myeongju?”

Then, unexpected words came out of Geommugeuk.

“Then we won’t be able to use the move they prepared.”

She, who was thinking that it was okay, was startled.

“You really?”

That prediction was right.

Geommugeuk nodded and said.

“Yeah, I need to figure out what that number is.”

Jin Ha-ryeong could tell that Geommu-geuk was actually trying to draw in his opponent.

“why?”

“Even if it isn’t used now, it will definitely be used someday.”

A statement was added to answer Jin Ha-ryeong’s question.

“Will I still be there then?”

“!”

Geommugeuk was worried that one move would be used where he was not present.

To Jin Ha-gun when he’s not confident, to Bi-sa-in when he’s not confident, to someone else when he’s not confident.

If it’s such a powerful move, I’ll just step forward and block it when I have the confidence.

Jin Ha-ryeong soon remembered what he had said a few days ago while looking in the mirror.

―None of us will get hurt or die. My shiny magic is far too selfish for your level, and I will never see that happen.

How very selfish of you.

While worrying so much about other people’s well-being.

Worrying not only about the current situation in front of you, but also about the future that may occur at any time.

“Isn’t it hard for you to live like this?”

Geommugeuk had an unwavering belief in life.

“If people who don’t need to die die because they don’t live like this… … then it’ll be hard.”

Because saving people who shouldn’t die was my calling in life.

The swordsman said with a smile.

“Don’t worry too much. If we die, they won’t be safe either. The revenge of the cult leaders and leaders who lost their children and disciples will begin.”

“Don’t laugh! It’s not funny at all.”

It’s certain that his brother trusts Geommu-geuk more than he trusts himself. Since Geommu-geuk must be preparing for everything, he’s probably just trusting them and serving them alcohol with peace of mind.

“What should I do? Should I go to the kitchen and wash the dishes?”

“No. You protect the Lord Cheonhwaru.”

Just as Jin Ha-gun had done, Jin Ha-ryeong also accepted it willingly.

“I will. But I can’t make promises like my brother. I may not be able to protect him until I die, but I will definitely protect him until the very end.”

The swordsman smiled and said to her.

“Wouldn’t it be harder to protect someone until you’re about to die and then give up than to protect them and then die?”

* * *

Three days before the arrival of the visa.

The Sword Dance Theater called everyone to his residence. Including the evil Soma, Jin Ha-gun, Jin Ha-ryeong, and Yeo Jeong.

The desk of the swordsman was filled with documents. It was information that Tongcheon-gak and Eunwol had investigated and sent to him so far.

The people in Baekgye Sangdan, their financial situation, their relationships with each other, their relationships with other Sangdans. This was information that thoroughly explored Baekgye Sangdan.

Among them, Geommu-geuk conveyed the most important information to everyone.

“Baekgyesangdan recently completed its expansion project. They expanded the training grounds and tore down the old buildings to build new ones. And Tongcheon-gak discovered that there were some special materials that went into the construction.”

Tongcheon-gak investigated every single material that went into construction.

“It was a camouflage project.”

Geommugeuk nodded in response to Geukak Soma’s guess.

“Yes. When analyzing the materials and supplies, it seems that they have installed an offensive engine and formation. And they are top-notch. They say it will be extremely lethal.”

Everyone’s expression became serious at the mention of the deadly organ system and formation. It wasn’t something that could be easily made, and even if you could find a master who could make it, it would cost a huge amount of money.

Jin Ha-ryeong spoke to Geommu-geuk with a surprised expression.

“Your guess was right. Baekgyesangdan was a trap.”

As Geommugeuk slowly nodded, this time Jin Ha-gun asked.

“What do you plan to do?”

Everyone’s eyes were focused on Geommugeuk. Geommugeuk had already made up his mind before calling them.

“Whether or not to destroy it is up to the Apostle to decide later, and we should prepare a nice feast for our friends. Prepare the best wine and the best food.”

Geommugeuk looked back at everyone and added.

“The real feast will begin only after the feast ends well.”

* * *

Deep in the night in the cemetery, a wolf’s howl was heard from afar.

The old tombstones that looked like they could break if hit lightly added to the eerie atmosphere.

There stood Baekgyesangdan Budanju Pyeongwi. He had been tense the whole time he was waiting for someone. It was understandable.

What was waiting in the darkness has appeared.

It was a palanquin that flew across the night sky, floating in the air.

The atmosphere of the kiln was unique. It was painted completely black, as if a lump had broken away from the darkness and was moving.

There were four people wearing black clothes and black cotton threads around the palanquin. They were also floating along the four corners of the palanquin, and the air they were emitting was not ordinary.

The lanterns they held were emitting a strange blue light, as if it were coming from the eyes of a ghost. It felt like a palanquin connecting the afterlife and the living world.

Thump, thump thump.

All living things in the path the palanquin passed through died.

Birds and insects fell down with a thud, flowers withered and died in an instant, and even the trees dried up and twisted.

The palanquin stopped in the air in front of the platform.

The judge spoke in a polite tone.

“It’s finally tomorrow.”

The day he invited Visain was tomorrow. Tomorrow night, he would meet Visain in person at Cheonhwaru.

A woman’s voice was heard from inside the palanquin floating in the air.

“I sense fear in you.”

It was a captivating and dreamy voice that shook the hearts of those who listened to it.

The eyes of the peacemaker trembled. How could he not be afraid? No matter how much he planned, he had to go into the place where there was the leader of the Demonic Cult, the evil demon, the leader of the Apostolic Alliance, and the leader of the Demon Destruction Alliance.

Again a sweet woman’s voice flowed out from the palanquin.

“Don’t be afraid.”

A cold wind blew and clouds obscured the moon.

“The night is always on our side.”