Absolute Sword Sense Chapter 264

< Episode 87 Infiltration (1) >

Emperor of Gold, Joo Yang-seon.

He is the 6th emperor of the Yan Dynasty.

He is the first emperor to declare war on the martial arts world since the founding of the Yan Dynasty.

It could be said that this was the time when the martial arts world and government were at their worst.

During the Golden Age, it was a time when any group with even the slightest connection to the martial arts world would be destroyed, down to the third generation. It was at that time that Jeongsa joined hands for the first time.

And during this period, Bihakwolga, who had been an official in the imperial court for a long time, was expelled and entered Musangseong, where he became Biwolyeongjong.

In some ways, the emperor is no different from the enemy on the maternal side.

And of all the times, it was at this time.

'…..So that's why Jagyeongjeong hated the royal family.'

It was a time that was said to be the worst in the martial arts world.

The Great Battle of Jeongsa, which was called the worst war during my time, was a fight between martial artists, but I heard that at this time, the entire Central Plains was caught up in the whirlwind of war.

-Then that guy named Jagyeongjeong is trying to kill Geumsangje.

As of now, that is the only guess we can make.

But it doesn't seem like it will be an easy task.

According to Ho Jong-won, the number of personal guards guarding the Emperor's side is around 70,000, and of these, around 8,000 are trained in martial arts.

In addition, four of the twelve best martial artists of the era, known as the Twelve Heavenly Swordsmen, entered the service of the Golden Emperor.

-There's a reason you're being so cautious.

Honestly, I can't figure out their martial arts level exactly.

At least one person who seems to know is Pa-gung-gwi Cho-sa.

He shot with great precision at a target that appeared as a dot from a great distance of more than 2 ri.

It was clear that even the masters of this era were not to be trifled with.

-What are you going to do?

First, we need to infiltrate.

My goal is not to kill the Golden Emperor.

Even though he was a villain on the maternal side and was considered a tyrant of this era, it was not something he had to get involved in.

– Catching the vigilantes is the top priority.

okay.

We need to catch the guy and retrieve the talisman.

So that I can go back to where I originally belong.

So, shall we wake them up now?

I approached the soldiers lying on the ground and spoke.

“Hey! Come on!”

The voice that came out of my mouth was not mine.

One of the emperors who came to his senses the fastest looked at me in surprise and said:

“Che, Cheon In-jang, what is going on?”

Now I look like a centaur.

There is no doubt about it, as he was wearing the guy's armor and the voice was the same.

Now I must lead them and infiltrate the Imperial Army.

* * *

The advancing imperial army was seen not far away.

It was spectacular when viewed from above, but it was also spectacular when viewed from the front.

The earth seemed to shake as the cavalry and tens of thousands of imperial troops marched in unison.

But the expressions on the soldiers following me are not good.

His face was completely terrified.

It's been like this ever since I heard the story of the prisoners being taken away in an attack by an unknown master.

When he returned to the military, he seemed to be afraid of punishment.

Just looking at this makes you guess how strong the military discipline is.

-If this continues, won't things get messed up before we even get close?

well.

I don't know.

According to military discipline, soldiers who fail their missions are subject to disciplinary action.

But there will definitely be a report before that.

If we unconditionally punish people without any report of failure, will the military be able to survive?

That's why I dressed up as a celestial being even though it was somewhat risky.

-I hope it goes all the way to the top.

If you are of the level of a thousand general, you are equivalent to the level of a five thousand general or a general.

At least it would be nice to have contact with the higher-ups.

It would be nice to have direct access to that house-sized carriage pulled by dozens of horses, but we'll have to wait for our chance.

-The true value of your spy career will be revealed.

If you don't get suspected, you're halfway there.

-Everyone's here. Who's coming out?

As Sodamgeom said, a middle-aged man wearing splendid yellow armor and groomed like a sergeant was riding a horse in front of the advancing army.

On either side of him, generals who appeared to be adjutants followed like bodyguards.

“Ahhh… General Yeom himself has come out.”

The soldier next to me spoke to me as if something big had happened.

If you want to dress up as someone, you have to choose someone with a position.

Just sit there and give me information.

“Everyone get off your horses.”

I naturally gave orders to the soldiers.

As I got off first, the soldiers also got off their horses, dead and wounded.

General Yeom, who had been approaching me as if he had come out to greet me, frowned when I got off my horse.

"warlord!"

I fell to the floor at the speed of light.

And he pretended to hit his forehead and shouted in an appropriate voice.

“We lost all the prisoners we had captured during the enemy raid.”

“No. Is that true?”

General Yeom spoke to me in an embarrassed voice.

Judging by the way his gaze is slightly turned to the back, he is a general, but he does not seem to be the highest ranking one.

Or, you could try to keep an eye on the Emperor, the Golden Emperor.

“I am sorry. I wanted to commit suicide on the spot because I have tarnished Your Majesty’s honor, but as a general I must report, so I have returned in this shameful manner.”

Sodamgeom stuck out his tongue at my words that came out like flowing water.

-No. If someone saw me, they would think I had been in the military for over ten years.

For someone with my level of experience as a spy, this level of acting is just basic.

Because they are trained to infiltrate any organization.

Moreover, fortunately, although the time period is in the past compared to where I was, we are in the same country, so I am familiar with the rank system and customs to some extent.

“Oh, really. This is it.”

He spoke to General Yeom, who was sighing constantly.

“There is nothing wrong with these subordinates. It is all the fault of the officers who failed to command properly, so I hope they will be given a light disciplinary action.”

“Kang Cheon-in-jang!”

“How can you say such a thing….”

The soldiers who had been afraid of discipline looked at me with moved faces.

Judging from the fact that there are reactions of surprise, it seems that this person I dressed up as is not someone who is usually very trustworthy.

In any case, it is not to look good to them, but to be conscious of the superiors.

It would seem like a much stronger sense of responsibility than passing the buck to someone else's fault.

“That is not for me to decide. It is for the General to report to His Majesty and decide.”

“I have asked you something out of the ordinary.”

-thud!

I hit my forehead on the floor again.

Actually, it's only louder because he's wearing a helmet.

Each and every one of these actions has a positive effect on the superiors.

“Ahem. Get up. Let me tell you what’s going on.”

So I spoke as if I had actually experienced this.

“As if he had guessed our route, one of the masters attacked us.”

“One expert? One person?”

“Yes! That’s right.”

At the word “one person,” General Yeom’s expression became very serious.

He motioned for me to continue talking.

“That person who suddenly appeared was a face I had never seen before, and just by stepping on the pavilion, he created a wind pressure that knocked down my soldiers, and he even knocked us all out with just a light snap of his fingers.”

“I snapped my fingers and everyone fainted?”

General Yeom's eyes widened.

I wondered what level of expert he was, but when I heard about it, I was very surprised to find out that he was definitely not an ordinary person.

General Yeom muttered, stroking his long beard.

“Is this the person Pa-gung-gwi saw?”

“What do you mean?”

“No. We are still advancing, so your soldiers should stick to the rear of the left army, and you should go with me to the central army to report to the general.”

-oh!

It progressed faster than expected.

I thought the government had complicated procedures and the military had complicated procedures as well, so I thought they would just have to go through the waiting process.

But it seems that it was influenced by Jinjun.

'You have no intention of stationing troops?'

When I looked at the sky, it was dyed red by the sunset.

Usually, the campsite is prepared for camping before this happens.

But the fact that they were still advancing seemed to indicate that they would move without resting even at night.

'……Did it give you a sense of alarm?'

Could it be that the reason was that he caught the eye of the peerless archer, who was presumed to be the archer?

But even so, marching in the middle of the night without a clear purpose only accumulated fatigue for the entire army.

-What is your clear purpose?

What would be the purpose of the military moving at night?

-War? But if you keep advancing, you'll just come across a forest. And it's like that for dozens of miles.

I find that strange too.

On my way here, I took a look at the soldiers under my command.

They, too, had no idea why the Emperor had come out in person.

One thing that everyone was guessing was that the Sapa sect or Blood Cult in Guangxi Province might be the target of the army that continued to advance south.

“What are you doing? Kang Cheon-in-jang. Follow me.”

“Yes, General.”

In any case, the central army can approach with carriages the size of a house.

The needle on the compass was still shaking before we got here.

If you get closer, you'll be able to find it.

-Damn it! Damn it!

As we went up against the army advancing following General Yeom, we saw three huge carriages.

It looked big when viewed from above, but at that level it was no different from a small mobile palace.

A tent decorated with golden animals was pitched on a large wooden board pulled by dozens of horses, and smoke was rising from above it.

-Are the gold medal and the self-defense medallion inside there?

Don't you know?

I have to figure out a way to get in there.

It seems like a rank like general would naturally allow you to enter and exit, but the security around here was incomparable to other places.

'……There are so many top-notch experts.'

Those around the tent were all wearing the armor of a general, and were all top-class warriors. There were nearly one hundred and fifty of them.

'I guess this is why I'm pushing forward with the conquest of the martial arts world.'

It was not for nothing that all the sects of Jeongsa joined forces.

The two men riding horses at the entrance to the central mobile tent were even the most skilled.

Among the elders of a sect, the highest ranking one is the gatekeeper.

Looking at this, it seems like the emperor will be in the middle tent.

-Can you feel the energy inside?

'No. It's blocked by a deep energy.'

The interiors of the center and left tents were filled with energy.

It seemed to be to prevent voices from escaping from inside, but the energy was so strong that it was impossible to gauge the inside by feeling it.

There is a master who has climbed over the wall inside the tent.

If I gather my energy a little more, I might be able to gauge it, but if I do, all my efforts to gather energy will be quickly exposed.

“Please wait a moment while I speak.”

General Yeom entered the tent on the right side, which was not covered by a curtain.

There were also quite a few people inside the tent on the right, and I could feel the energy of the experts within them.

There were even two top-notch experts.

'Is this really a coffin?'

I knew that there were martial arts masters in the imperial family as well.

Rather, they are good at training masters who have mastered martial arts just as much as the people of the martial arts world.

You can do this by inviting elixir masters or outstanding experts from the field.

But now that I've entered the inside like this, it feels like I'm seeing the real thing.

'……Even a master who has climbed over a wall will have a hard time escaping.'

-Is that all?

It feels anew that we are in the middle of enemy territory.

Tension is rising.

If Jagyeongjeong is currently receiving the trust of Emperor Geumsangje, it seems like it would be quite difficult to catch him here.

Maybe we should encourage them to go outside instead.

However, the energy that had been prevalent in the left tent disappeared.

I looked around with a sidelong glance.

Then two people came out of the tent.

-Huh? That guy?

I think I know why Sodamgeom is surprised.

The first to emerge was a middle-aged man of considerable build and muscle, carrying on his back a bow much larger than an ordinary bow, and a barrel filled with long, thick arrows.

-Is that the guy? Is he the archer or something?

I think so.

There was no doubt that the energy felt had definitely gone beyond the wall.

What was unusual was that his left and right eyes moved differently, as if he had been practicing eye movement.

-Jingle.

The eyes move like a reptile, making the viewer feel awkward.

After that, a woman was walking out.

She was a stunning beauty with silver hair that flowed down to her waist.

Judging from his appearance alone, he looked like he was in his mid-twenties, but the aura he gave off was stronger than that of the man who was supposed to be the Archer.

'It was a woman.'

This is unexpected.

When I first heard of the Snow White of the North Sea Ice Palace, I thought it was a man.

Anyway, since the days of Aksimapa, I've never seen a female master that strong.

-It looks very exotic.

As Sodamgeom said, he looks different from the people of Jungwon.

They say that he is from the Northern Sea Ice Palace, which is closer to the northern people, and it seems to be true.

I glance at her hand and see that it is as white as jade.

'It's emitting cold air.'

Even though he was trying to control his energy, he could still see white powder on his sleeves, as if frost had settled on them. It seemed like his martial arts skills in dealing with the cold had reached their peak.

-Hey, Unhwi. That girl is looking at you?

me?

No way.

The energy was perfectly balanced.

Nowadays, it is difficult for me to detect energy unless I am a master who has overcome the walls of the wall.

The man named Pagunggwi Chosa shook his head and said.

“Do it in moderation.”

“Don’t meddle in my business.”

With those words she approached me, riding near the tent on the right.

Then, the man named Pa-gung-gwi Cho-sa sighed and entered the tent where the emperor was supposed to be.

Judging from the fact that he passed right away with just a few words, he seemed to be quite trustworthy.

-I think it's coming to you?

Even if you don't say it, I know.

What should I do?

Could it be that the man I am disguising as Kang Cheon-in-jang is acquainted with this woman?

Judging by the way it was slowly approaching me, it seemed as if it hadn't noticed my inaction.

What should I do with this?

It's a completely variable situation.

I don't know whether I should say hello or not.

It was when I was about ten paces away from her.

“Ahem.”

I heard a cough next to me.

A gray-haired old man walked out from inside the tent on the right.

General Yeom followed behind him cautiously as if assisting him.

I instinctively knew who he was.

“Meet the General!”

I turned my upper body without getting off the horse, put my hands together, and bowed my head.

The gray-haired old man nodded his head slightly.

'That's right.'

I feel lucky.

At an incredible moment, the general appeared.

Unlike General Yeom, who had little knowledge of martial arts, the general was a master of the highest level.

Judging from the calluses on his hands and the scars all over his body, he is a very experienced veteran.

The general said to me.

“You defeated first-class masters with just two moves?”

General Yeom seems to have reported the situation.

To this I answered with my head bowed.

“Yes, General.”

“You are not killing a veteran general like yourself and the hundreds of generals under your command, but rather taking them as prisoners. This is not something that can be overlooked.”

They say he was a great general, and his insight was quite remarkable.

It seemed as if they thought that my survival in disguise was through some kind of ruse.

“General.”

Then the woman's voice was heard from behind.

It's a voice as emotionless as if a cold north wind is blowing.

The general said as he looked at her behind me.

“That’s a good thing. I think you, your highness, would know better than me, since you are more skilled in martial arts than me.”

“What are you talking about?”

“They say that the Gangcheon Injang was attacked while transporting prisoners.”

“A raid?”

There was a strange emotion in her voice.

If his tone had been cold just a moment ago, it now seemed like he was worried about something.

I turned my head slightly and saw her looking at me with worried eyes.

what?

While I was wondering, the general continued speaking.

“They say he stepped on the True Pavilion and created wind pressure to defeat Baekjang, who were first-class masters. What level of master do you think he is?”

She, who was probably white, furrowed her brows and answered the question.

“……At that level, it seems like it would be difficult unless you are a master with skills that reach the level of Cheonhasibjeol.”

“I agree with the main opinion. I plan to go and report to His Majesty. Would you like to come with me?”

“I have something to take care of before that.”

One of the general's eyebrows rose at her words.

I wondered why, but it was because her gaze was directed towards me.

Hey, does this guy really know that woman?

If that's the case, then you chose the wrong person.

'shit.'

What should I do with this?

While I was in a difficult situation, the general said.

“After I report to Your Majesty, I may call in Kang Cheon-in-jang, so I hope you will do so appropriately.”

“…….”

She made no reply to that.

At this, the general coughed with a face full of resentment and then headed towards the central tent with General Yeom.

General Yeom remained at the entrance, and the general went into the tent.

What should I do?

I was wondering if we should wait together, but she called me.

“River……a thousand people.”

I don't know what kind of relationship we have, but seeing the general who can be called the commander-in-chief of the army treat me with respect, I feel like I should do the same.

I answered her, folding my hands and bowing my head.

“Yes. Did you call?”

Then something caught her eye.

Then, with a blank expression on his face, he gestures for me to follow him.

-Why are you telling me to follow you?

I don't know either.

If the general goes in to see the emperor, he may summon me soon.

But where do you want me to follow you?

As I hesitated and made no move, she spoke to me.

“Does my title as Deputy Commander of the Special Forces sound funny to you?”

'Deputy Governor of the Special Forces?'

I've never heard of such a position.

It seems that he was given a fairly high position to be called Vice-Governor.

I couldn't just scratch the surface and make a fuss.

I spoke to her urgently.

“No. How could I do that?”

Then she raised the corners of her mouth and said.

“Then follow me.”

"…….All right."

Why on earth do you want me to follow you?

The place she was going ahead was the tent on the left where she had come out.

As I passed the tent, which seemed to be the emperor's tent, General Yeom looked at me and clicked his tongue.

I don't know why he reacts like that.

First, I followed her and went into the left tent.

-Okay!

As we entered, we felt the flow of energy and the tent entrance closed.

“What are you doing instead of coming in?”

At her words, I trembled and went inside.

The inside of the tent was very spacious, almost twenty pyeong in size.

No wonder dozens of horses are leading the way.

It looks quite cozy and the rooms have been made so that several people can live inside.

It was just then.

-Bam!

Suddenly, Seolbaek ran towards me.

I was panicking, wondering if she was trying to subdue me, but then she smiled brightly.

He looked expressionless and emotionless, but this was completely the opposite.

She ran towards me and suddenly hugged me.

“Kang Lang.”

'Kang Lang?'

Lang was a title used when calling a lover.

Now my doubts are answered.

Why did she show interest in me?

“Deputy Governor…..now…..”

“Don’t call me that. It’s just the two of us now. Call me Seol-mae.”

Seolbaek smiled bashfully and said to me.

I don't know what to do when a beauty as beautiful as Sima Ying speaks to me with such determination and coquetry.

I'm at a loss as to whether I should follow this rhythm or make up some excuse to get away from it.

-The guy you're disguised as… is completely capable.

Sodamgeom stuck out his tongue.

On the one hand, I think that way too.

Although the rank of a lieutenant colonel was not low in the military, the gap between them was large when it came to the rank of vice-governor.

Besides, isn't this woman called Cheonhasipjeol in the martial arts world?

He was a person with the ability to speak like Sodamgeom.

'Damn. What should I do?'

She's clinging to me from her chest to her legs.

At this point, I think they really are a couple.

-What should I do? I have to act so as not to get caught.

I guess so.

Anyway, the general will come looking for me soon, so I just have to hold out until then.

I guess I'll have to adjust it to some extent and then get out.

-Wow!

As I was thinking that, she suddenly touched my cheek with her cold hand.

Then he lifted his heel and tried to kiss her.

'!!!'

For a split second, I was at a loss as to what to do.

But in the end, he had no choice but to accept her kiss.

When she kissed me, I felt a cold chill and my lips became numb.

Of course, this level of coldness was not a problem for me at all.

-Is it good?

No matter how beautiful you are, what good is it if a stranger kisses you?

Besides, even if he looks like he's in his mid-twenties, if he's a master who's overcome barriers, his actual age would be much older.

It was just then.

Her soft, cold tongue dug into my lips.

In my long career as a spy, this was the first time I had ever encountered such an unexpected situation.

'ah!'

Then a good idea popped into my head.

This is the secret of the sacred art of the princess of Hyanghwayeolrak Palace, Ju Sa-ryeon.

Then I raised the hundred of the chief priests and recited the mantra.

"Hmm."

A moan escaped her lips.

For a moment, their tongues touched and tangled wildly, and a wrinkle appeared between her beautiful eyebrows.

-widely!

She gave me a little push, then grabbed my wrist.

And asked.

“Who are you…?”

'!!!'

Did you notice?

But her face was gradually turning red.

ⓒ Hanjungwolya