Absolute Sword Sense Chapter 310

< Episode 100: We Met (2) >

Same time.

A guest house outside the castle of the Murim Alliance.

This restaurant, famous for its Dongpa Pork, is always crowded with customers.

A middle-aged man of ordinary appearance and a pretty woman who looked to be in her early twenties were sitting and waiting in a seat by the window.

The middle-aged man pouring the wine opened his mouth in a curt tone.

“It’s so crowded.”

“I told you it was that delicious, Father.”

"i get it."

The middle-aged man took a sip of his drink and gave a short answer.

The man didn't like crowded places, so he had a bad expression on his face the whole time he entered the store.

But my only daughter strongly recommended it, so I couldn't not come.

Then Jeomsoi came to where they were carrying a large tray.

“Thank you for waiting so long.”

On the tray were two bowls of Dongpo pork and duck broth noodles.

A middle-aged man nodded as he smelled the scent coming from the frozen pork.

“The scent isn’t bad.”

“Right? Where’s the thing I asked you to wrap earlier?”

In response to the woman's question, Jeomsoi pointed toward the kitchen.

“It might get cold, so our hostess has kept it in a steamer. Please let us know when you leave. Enjoy your meal.”

Jeom So-yi ran to the kitchen in a hurry because she was busy.

As Jeomsoi left, the middle-aged man spoke as if he was displeased.

“You didn’t come here to give Dad a taste, you came here to take care of that guy.”

“Hey. It’s a good thing. Even Confucius likes this Dongpo Pork.”

“You are not yet a monk or an outsider.”

“Hey. You’re not jealous, are you, Dad?”

"joy!"

The middle-aged man frowned at the woman's words, then drank his wine in silence.

And as a side dish, I took my chopsticks to the Dongpo Pork.

The woman looked at the middle-aged man with expectant eyes.

The woman cheered as she saw one eyebrow of a middle-aged man rise while he was chewing on frozen pork.

“Isn’t it delicious?”

“……..”

It was her father who couldn't lie.

Although he was a picky eater, she was satisfied with the way he kept reaching for the Dongpo Pork without saying a word, saying how delicious it was.

As we ate, she asked.

“Father, you won’t be going into the castle with me, right?”

“That guy alone is more than enough to protect you.”

“My son-in-law is talking about that guy again.”

"joy."

Despite this attitude of his, she secretly liked it.

It was because his lover had received his father's approval.

It felt special to be recognized as a son-in-law, but also to be recognized for my actions.

Otherwise, I will never allow you to enter the Murim Alliance castle alone.

“Hey. Okay. I brought ‘their’ stuff too, so take it with you when you go back. Woohyun will be so happy.”

“You’re taking advantage of your father.”

“Who else would I ask such a favor of if not my father?”

The middle-aged man snorted at her words.

While they were having such a cozy meal, a group of people just came into the restaurant and sat down at a table near the couple.

The people carrying swords were martial artists.

In fact, even if they weren't there, the guest house would have been full of martial artists.

This was because martial artists from each sect and faction gathered for the grand lord election and martial arts competition that was to take place tomorrow.

A new group of martial artists who had settled in began to place their orders and chatter noisily.

Then, I couldn't help but naturally listen to their conversation.

“Have you heard? I heard that the short sword has reappeared.”

“No, is that true?”

“That’s what they say. The rumor has already spread like wildfire throughout the castle.”

“Hey. Then I guess we’ll be able to see the Sogeomseon at the competition tomorrow.”

“That’s right. I heard he’s the youngest of the six great masters alive. I guess we’ll see him at this tournament.”

The woman shrugged her shoulders for no reason as she listened to their conversation, which was brimming with anticipation.

Because the story about the short sword felt like my own story.

I'm so proud,

“Did you hear that? I heard that the Sogeomseon came with a great female knight.”

“Women’s Association?”

“Yes. I heard that one of the Three Hwas possessed such great martial arts skills that Mo Yong-hye couldn’t move. I also heard that she was a female master of the Botamun.”

As they talked, the woman's hand naturally reached for her glass.

I was in a hurry because I felt uneasy for some reason, and as expected, the situation I was worried about happened.

After all, I shouldn't have left you alone.

She took a sip of her drink.

“Oh, really? Then is that female knight the woman of the Sogeomseon?”

“They say that when they see her clinging to Sogeomseon and acting cute, they all think she must be fiancée.”

“Foot!”

The woman ended up spitting out the alcohol she was drinking.

-Crack!

Not only that, the glass in the middle-aged man's hand shattered into pieces.

The people around them looked at the couple with puzzlement.

Regardless, the woman jumped up from her seat.

“Father, I have to go right now.”

Following her, the middle-aged man also got up from his seat.

The middle-aged man spoke with a frighteningly hardened face.

“Daddy is going too.”

* * *

'……That human is a blood demon.'

So Young-young felt incredibly astonished inside.

A human who has risen above the blood sect and is now the leader of the martial arts alliance, which can be said to be the center of the current martial arts world, has entered the alliance and become a candidate for the leader.

'oh my god.'

She was in a very difficult situation.

If this fact were to become known, the martial arts federation would be turned upside down.

The absurd situation in which the Blood Demon became the candidate for the leader of the Martial Arts Federation actually occurred.

It was a major incident that needed to be reported immediately, if not to his older brother.

She looked at Namgung Ga-hee, who was constantly exclaiming.

'I can't say this.'

It wasn't a story I could discuss with anyone.

I couldn't figure out what the hell this guy was thinking.

'Are you really planning on eating up the Martial Arts Federation?'

If that's the case, then aside from being his older brother, he was no different from the worst mastermind in the martial arts world.

If my brother becomes the leader of the Martial Arts Federation, it would be like taking over the Martial Arts Federation without even fighting a war.

He is my older brother, but it is really absurd.

'No. This is not it.'

I think I'll have to stop it.

I barely understood that I had become a blood demon and a son-in-law of a villain, but this was not it.

Shouldn't the line be kept?

If there were a ceasefire between the political parties, I would at least understand.

But the Blood Demon was not really the leader of the Martial Arts Federation.

[Wow. Young Mae. If I do well, I can become the older brother of the youngest leader of the Martial Arts Federation.]

Namgung Ga-hee, unaware of her own feelings, became furious.

If it weren't for the blood horse, it would have been a situation where she would have shrugged her shoulders, but from her perspective, it felt like she was walking a tightrope.

I wonder what will happen if my brother's identity is revealed.

At that time, Lee Jeong-gyeom spoke to Ho-yang Jin-in again.

“If So Yun-hui, the Sogeomseon, wins the final match tomorrow, he will become the leader of this alliance.”

At those words, the second elder, Maehwabaekgeom Hoyang Jinin, nodded and answered.

“That’s right.”

-Whoosh, hoosh!

Everyone couldn't hide their surprise at those words.

The outcome is unknown, but it really could be the birth of the youngest leader of the Martial Arts Federation.

Naturally, it was bound to be a hot topic for the current and vice-presidential factions who could be said to be the next generation leading the Martial Arts Federation.

“If this continues, won’t the real Sogeomseon become the leader?”

“If that happens, it’ll be a real hit.”

Jin Yong, the grandson of the leader of the Bu-Myeong-Ju Yeol-Wang-Paedo clan, raised his voice in bewilderment at their reaction.

“Don’t talk nonsense. No matter how strong So Yun-hui becomes, do you think he can defeat his grandfather, or even the vice-leader, or the former leader?”

Some of the party leaders nodded in agreement with his words.

It was certainly great to be nominated, but the other candidates, such as King of Kings Jin Gyun and Infinite Sword Baek Hyang Muk, had been at the top of the martial arts world for a long time.

It was hard to imagine such a great master losing.

At that time, Hoyang Jinin said.

“Hmm… I was going to reveal this at the competition tomorrow, but I guess it can’t be helped.”

“What do you mean?”

“The Vice-Lord has given up on being the candidate for Lord.”

Everyone couldn't hide their puzzlement at his words.

Jin Yong, the grandson of Bu Meng Ju, was even more unable to understand Ho Yang Jin Ren's words.

In recent times, his grandfather had been longing so desperately for the position of leader.

But there was no way I could give it up easily.

“That can’t be! Why would the vice-leader suddenly give up his position as leader?”

At his question that sounded like protest, Hoyang Jin sighed and answered as if he had no choice.

“The leader of the clans has already fought with the Sogeomseon.”

“You aimed for it? Then surely…….”

“That’s right. The leader has been defeated.”

'!!!'

The atmosphere in the room was more agitated than before.

A major incident occurred that even they were unaware of.

Just seven months ago, the story of a friendly draw between Yeolwangpae Do Jin-gyun and Sogeom-seon at an inn was still talked about.

But in just seven months, that advantage was clearly divided.

It was natural that everyone was surprised.

“…….That’s ridiculous.”

Jin Yong had a hard time accepting this fact, as he was so shocked.

He couldn't believe that his grandfather, whom he respected and followed, had been defeated by a rookie who had not even been in the martial arts world for two years.

Namgung Gahee shook Soyoungyoung excitedly as if it was her own business.

[Young Mae! If this continues, Young Mae's older brother might really become the leader. What should I do? Huh? Young Mae?]

So Young-young was actually dumbfounded.

If he has defeated even the King of Kings, isn't he really on the verge of becoming the leader?

'……..What should I do with this?'

I didn't know that I would really become a leader like this.

* * *

A lodging facility where only distinguished guests within the Martial Arts Federation stay.

After returning from the main office, I was having dinner with Seolbaek and chatting.

She exclaimed in admiration after hearing my story.

“How on earth did you do it? Doesn’t it mean that the brain moves as you want?”

“I don’t know about that.”

There was no need to tell him that he was controlled by the Four Swords.

Although my trust in her had grown, I still had no reason to reveal my true colors.

Seolbaek said as if he was disappointed by my answer.

“I guess you still don’t trust me.”

“You didn’t tell me everything either.”

“It’s included in the deal.”

“Are you planning on not opening your mouth until you meet the King?”

At my words, she licked her chopsticks lecherously and said:

“There’s a quicker way. If you’d like to spend a hot night with me right now, I can tell you.”

……..phew.

It's quite something.

Whenever there's even a little bit of an opening, he tries to seduce you.

I didn't answer her words as if I had no intention of getting along and just shoved my food into my mouth.

Seolbaek muttered as if he felt sorry for me like that.

“I don’t know why you would go back when there’s an easy way out.”

“Why don’t you give up?”

“I like you.”

“………”

“What’s wrong with wanting to have a guy you like?”

If you say it like this, I'm really speechless.

If you want to revive the Bukhae Ice Palace and have a successor, there is an alternative excuse called King Gyeong, but it is extremely difficult because you continue to blatantly court me, saying you want me.

Why do you like me so much?

I was curious, but if I keep talking like this, I'll just give them room to dig.

I should change the subject.

“Can you guess why he would summon the former leader and do something like this?”

She chuckled at my question.

I guess it's because you noticed my intentions.

“I don’t know. Even if he is his confidant, he doesn’t know everything that is going on.”

She knew the circumstances of the return, but she did not know exactly what Geumsangje was planning.

That guy Geum Sang-je was really thorough.

This is because he doesn't even reveal all the plans he's pursuing to his few confidants.

-Or maybe he's hiding it.

The voice of Namcheoncheolgeom rang in my head.

Well, maybe so.

I don't completely trust Snow White.

So, I took various measures of my own.

-widely!

Seolbaek put down his chopsticks and said.

“It would be better not to let your guard down.”

"absence?"

“I get that you’re trying to use the brain as bait, but do you think he won’t notice?”

“If he’s not here like you said, it’ll be hard to notice right away.”

The Four Swords have the ability to enchant people.

In addition, since I occasionally taught him some of the techniques of the Jeongyo Hwanui Gyeong, even if he did not become as successful as me, he was able to deceive his enemies.

That's why I trusted and entrusted it to you.

And Seolbaek, she doesn't know, but with Okhyung's ability, I share a gaze with SaRyeongeom.

Just in case you ever come into contact with them.

“Anyway, tomorrow we’ll find out what he’s up to.”

He knows I've appeared, and he probably knows by now that one of his bases has been destroyed, so he won't show himself so easily.

What on earth did they do to the former leader?

According to her, they have recently succeeded in raising the level of mindwashing to the point where they can even brainwash experts who have reached the realm of superhumans through magic poison.

Fortunately, it is said that most of the extra magic poison was used up in the process.

Since the blood lord is dead, he might be after the secondary lord of the family, Dang Woo-jin, as a replacement, so he has placed a lot of beggars of openness around him. You'll find out if you watch.

At that moment, a noise was felt outside.

Seolbaek also sensed this and looked at the door like me.

Soon, someone burst open the door without even knocking and came in.

“This damn aura……ah!”

She was none other than So Young-young.

I knew it was her just by looking at her unique aura.

Yeong-yeong almost screamed when she saw me with Seol-baek, but then closed her mouth.

“Oh my. Forever.”

At Seolbaek's call, Yeongyeong smiled awkwardly and said.

“Ahaha. My sister was here too.”

“I was having dinner with my brother. Has the emergency meeting of the clansmen been completed?”

At that question, Yeong-yeong glared at me with fire in her eyes.

What did you hear there that makes you make such a scary face?

Yeong-yeong's voice rang in my ears.

[it's crazy?]

[Are you crazy?]

[Are you really trying to become the leader of the Martial Arts Federation?]

iced coffee.

I didn't say anything on purpose, but you must have known.

Even without that, Yeong-yeong is a member of the Hyeongsan faction, which is a sect of the Samun faction, and is also a member of the Bonghwangdang faction of the Murim Alliance, so I was going to postpone the conversation until the next day's battle to decide the leader.

[Young-Young. First, listen to what I have to say.]

[You're not going to believe me after hearing this. Your brother is a blood demon. Besides, your brother killed the current leader, Jeongcheon Daehyeop, and elected a new leader. How can you possibly think of stepping into that position?]

How do I explain this?

If I were to explain everything, I would have to start with the gold medal.

He must be convinced that the Martial Arts Federation must not fall into his hands.

Looking at Young-Young blowing out his breath, it seems like I can't put it off.

“Snow White. Get out of my way.”

Seolbaek nodded at my words.

She stood up from her seat and smiled at Young-young.

“Please don’t say anything to my brother. Even if he’s my little sister, I don’t like it when someone bullies my man.”

"yes?"

She was the one who gave a bone-chilling warning with a smiling face.

At this, Yeong-yeong made a bewildered expression.

This woman says this because she thinks Young-young is not her real sister.

[Ha! Did you hear that, brother?]

'……..'

I think I'll get really tired if I keep sticking with it.

However, it is not something that can be left far away within the martial arts federation.

First, I need to tell Yeong-yeong about the Geumsangje and then tell her the true identity of Seol-baek.

It was when Seolbaek was about to go out the door.

'!?'

I jumped up from my seat.

It was because of the sword sound that rang in my head along with the sound of approaching.

Yeong-yeong asked me, looking puzzled.

“Brother, what’s wrong?”

Just like her, the sound of snow-white electricity came to me.

[Someone is coming. Or is it someone?]

She was also frowning, as if something was unusual.

I knew immediately who it was because of the sound of swords ringing in my head, but it wasn't her.

Because even if one tries to examine the spirit with one's senses, one can completely control one's energy.

'ah……'

The time we were supposed to meet was still far away and the meeting point wasn't here.

But you're entering the castle of the Martial Arts Federation.

[…….He is a peerless master who can completely control his energy. What should I do?]

I shook my head at such a plain question.

And warned.

[No matter what happens, stay still. Don't say anything.]

[huh?]

She tilted her head at my words.

This is probably the first time you've seen such a strong warning.

-thud!

Just then the door flew open.

The one who opened the door was a middle-aged man whose face I had never seen before.

A young woman was following him.

Yeong-yeong shouted at them as if she was displeased.

“Who are you guys? Who are you to barge in like this without even knocking on the door!”

…….For you to say something like that.

This is not important.

I caught Young-young, who was about to go to protest to them.

“Young-young-ah.”

“Let go, brother.”

“…….Master Jang and Sima Young.”

'!!!'

Young-young's eyes widened as she tried to protest to me.

Even though they were covering their faces with their face masks, I could hear the sound of their swords, so I could immediately identify them.

Yeong-yeong spoke to me with a very nervous face.

“…….Moon-ak-geom?”

I nodded.

Yeong-yeong became lost in thought as if his soul had left him.

He must be confused when his father-in-law, who is notorious as one of the five great villains, appears in front of him.

Seol Baek frowned and looked at me after hearing their identities.

You probably know why I told you to keep your mouth shut.

A woman who seemed to be Sima Ying called out to me while looking at Seol Baek with cold eyes.

“Confucius.”

'under……'

I'm going crazy.

Where should I start to solve this?

ⓒ Hanjungwolya