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Side story 154. Soaked in blood (4)
“What is this?”
“Haha, I haven’t been able to visit you often lately, using the excuse that I’ve been busy with construction. I don’t know what you like, so I brought this while I was greeting you.”
What the official handed over was a golden brocade wrapped in a high-quality silk bundle.
The White Bone God smiled.
“Hey, you. Why would someone who doesn’t know what I like bring me a gold coin?”
“It’s just embarrassing.”
The Baekgolshinma’s favorite liquor was Geumjoncheong. Unlike other demon lords, he did not receive large bribes, so he could not obtain even that liquor often.
The official bowed his head.
“Well, since I’ve seen your face once, I’ll take my leave now… … .”
“I took the time to come all the way here, so why would I feel sad if I just leave? Sit down. I should at least sip the alcohol you gave me as a gift to see what it tastes like.”
“It is an honor.”
The white bone god who came out of the pavilion personally brought the table and glasses.
Gongmu-oe, who had been sitting quietly to collect his thoughts, was so surprised that he came down from the pavilion.
“Oh, sir? How can you do it yourself… … ?”
“I gave the servants some time off. Since there is no one to do the work when guests come, the landlord has to do it himself.”
“Why didn’t you say so? I would have brought it myself.”
“What would someone who doesn’t even know where the furniture is bring? Just sit down and don’t fuss.”
“I will listen.”
“Oh, go and sit down.”
In the end, Gongmu-oe had no choice but to go up to the pavilion and sit awkwardly.
The white bone god who set the table smiled and opened the cork of the golden elixir.
“Oh? This is an old one? It must have been at least ten years.”
“Wow, you’re amazing. Do you know just by the scent?”
“Actually, I don’t know. I’m just rambling on my own because the scent is strong.”
“haha.”
This gold medal was brand new, having been made not long ago.
It is not the case that only old liquor is good. Alcohol has its own flavor and taste. Just as tea leaves are not good if you just add boiling water, depending on your taste, you can either like something that is made quickly or something that has been aged for a long time.
Of course, everyone outside of the government knew that this liquor was a new product.
But I pretended not to know. That wasn’t important.
“Here, have a drink.”
“I will follow you first.”
“You really embarrass people. Take it.”
“… … Then, I will take it first.”
The White Bone God, who had filled the cups of those outside of official duties, also filled his own cup.
Gongmu-oe was able to realize one more thing while looking at that sight.
The White Bone God Horse doesn’t like showy behavior, but he doesn’t force it on others.
It’s not like he hates formality that much, but he seems to like being moderately polite.
In the end, it’s good. For Baekgol Shinma, there is good somewhere in the middle that others don’t have.
To someone outside of public service who had only seen greedy powerful people throughout his life, he could say that he was a truly unique human being.
‘It’s okay. You’ll get used to it soon.’
He is someone you should never act recklessly with until you clearly know where that line is. Of course, even if you know, you can’t act recklessly.
“Let’s have a drink.”
“yes.”
The two people emptied their glasses in a cool manner.
“Oh! This is good. When I drink it on an empty stomach, my whole body feels like it’s filled with the scent of the wine.”
“Should I make some snacks?”
“You know how to cook?”
“If it’s something simple, I can do it too.”
“Heh heh, that’s okay. I don’t want to cover up this wonderful scent with the taste of food.”
“haha.”
“Here, have another drink.”
“I gave it to you as a gift, but I don’t know if it’s okay for me to accept it and drink it so voluntarily.”
“I’m a solid person. If I didn’t want to see you drink, I wouldn’t have given it to you in the first place.”
“Then, I will gratefully accept it.”
In this way, the two of them drank three cups of the precious gold and silver tea in succession.
“Good. But since I’m drinking so hurriedly because I’m older, I feel like I’m already getting drunk.”
“You will live a long life, sir. It may sound a little presumptuous for me to say this to you as a young person, but I think you are in your prime.”
“Poohaha! Bitch! You, stop teasing people. What is Hanchang? Have you ever seen flowers bloom on an old tree?”
“In my eyes, you are a very vivid and upright giant tree.”
“If I go somewhere and have a flattery competition, I’ll at least make it to the finals.”
“I’m telling you this because you are my elder. I would never say such things in front of others.”
“Heh heh heh.”
The White Bone Goddess burst into laughter and asked.
“Even in front of the leader?”
“… … !!”
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The public office flinched.
“If it is you, the leader… … .”
“Haha, okay. I feel so embarrassed that you froze over me like that just because I made a joke.”
“ha ha ha.”
The White Bone God leaned his back against the railing. It was a comfortable posture.
“Yeah, it doesn’t seem like you just came to say hello. Now that you’ve had three drinks, why don’t you say what you want to say?”
“Sir. I really… … .”
“When you first came to me, you said this.”
“… … .”
“He said that he was the only person in this chaotic church that could be trusted and followed, so he asked me to provide him with a lot of guidance in the future.”
“Yes, it was.”
“Even if you want to guide or guide the students, if they don’t open their hearts, it’s of no use. That’s why it’s difficult to teach.”
The White Bone God lowered his head and stared intently at Gongmuoe.
“Don’t you need a map today?”
“… … .”
Gongmu-oe, who had been silently watching the White Bone God for a while, lowered his head.
“I was rude. Please forgive me.”
“Haha, now that Hakdong has opened his heart, the hard work of educating him for a short while is worth it.”
“However, I hesitated because it was an embarrassing matter to talk about.”
“That’s how it is when you’re your age. Speaking of which, even at my age, there are many people who are just as narrow-minded as hot-blooded children. I’m the same way. The only thing that’s different from when I was younger is that I’ve become a little more patient.”
The official said with an awkward expression.
“I heard that you gave a gift to Lee Cheon-sang.”
“A gift? Well, I don’t know if you can call it a gift.”
The White Bone God continued speaking while pouring his wine.
“You know, I have many enemies. If I handed a sword to a mere footman of an external combat unit, let alone a major figure in the inner city, I would start targeting him with a fire in my eyes.”
Yes, it is not a gift.
To be exact, if you just listen to it like that, it might not be a gift.
But Gongmu-oe knew that if Lee Cheon-sang returned from the swamp of death, then from then on, the sword would become a real gift.
In the first place, the fact that a person who is unmanned handed over a weapon that he cherished is not an ordinary thing. Regardless of his true intentions, it can be interpreted as meaning that he cares about the other person.
The official nodded and said.
“If the elder were to give teachings to the talented people in the school, it would be a great blessing. However, since that guy, Lee Cheon-sang, is also related to me, I think that if he had given me a heads up in advance, things could have proceeded more smoothly.”
The White Bone God smiled.
“You’re really something. Are you upset that I don’t treat you like an inferior?”
“I’m sorry. I am narrow-minded and cannot understand your great intentions… … .”
“It’s not that you’re narrow-minded, but rather that you’re just mentally ill?”
Gongmu-oe flinched once again.
Are you crazy? No matter how much I think about it, it’s not a positive statement.
“I’m sorry. Please forgive me.”
“Instead of forgiving, you should take a good look at yourself. Isn’t it strange to consider yourself a subordinate to someone like me?”
The White Bone God burst into laughter.
Only then did the officer realize that his remark was a joke and laugh bitterly, relaxing his tension.
“No matter what anyone says, you are my idol, someone I can trust and follow.”
“Haha, thank you for seeing it that way.”
“Let me pour you a drink.”
Baekgolshinma emptied his glass, and Gongmuoe respectfully filled his glass.
The White Bone God Demon quietly began to laugh while watching the official figure filling the cup.
“That guy was born with incredible talent.”
The official answered calmly.
“Yes. I have never seen a rising star with such talent.”
“I heard from your own mouth that he is your man, so how could I not know? However, since we had overlapping missions, I saw his face and became interested. I thought that if he is the sword you care about, I should raise him properly.”
“… … !”
“It will be a good sword. If it survives. Of course, life and death are the will of heaven, so if it dies, I have nothing to say.”
“Elder.”
“I’ll make sure to tell you from now on. I told you I was careful, but I guess I’ve made things complicated for you.”
The official bowed his head hurriedly.
“How can you say that? I just… … .”
“Haha, yeah. I know.”
“I will try not to think of useless thoughts in the future.”
“We haven’t been friends for long, so misunderstandings can always pile up. This kind of thing will happen again and again. Can people become close without any conflicts?”
“… … .”
“Your people are like mine, so I will continue to take good care of them in my own way. If possible, I will tell you, but I have a bad temper, so I might forget sometimes. I hope you understand that.”
The corners of my eyes outside of work began to tremble.
He’s a difficult person to understand, but no one above him has ever spoken to him like this before.
This is not because of a good personality, but because of a big heart. Gongmu-oe was greatly moved by the careful and gentle tone of Baekgolshinma.
“It is an honor of a lifetime that you have accepted me, a person with many shortcomings. I will serve you until the day I die.”
“Heh heh heh.”
“I’ll pour you another drink.”
“This guy? He’s determined to get me drunk?”
“I am already intoxicated by your kindness. I can’t be the only one intoxicated, can I?”
“That tongue of his is so sweet.”
The conversation between the two continued amicably until it ended after half an hour.
The place where the official had left. The White Bone God brought some alcohol that had been stored in the residence and shook the bottle with a smile.
“That guy, will he bring in an old one from now on?”
He looked at the sky outside the pavilion.
The drunken Baek Bone God’s eyes soon became blurry.
“That’s just how people’s hearts are.”
Although Gongmu-oe was moved by Baekgol Shinma’s words, he did not show his sincerity until the end.
Gongmu-oe did not come because he felt that he had failed to fulfill his duty as a subordinate. He did not come because he suspected that Baekgolshinma did not think of him as a subordinate.
He came to see me because he suspected that Baekgol Shinma cared more about Icheonsang than himself.
The truth was simple. There may be various reasons, but in the end, that was the real intention. But I didn’t bring out my true feelings.
“You only poured me half of your first glass, so how could I possibly fill yours up to the brim?”
The White Bone God tilted his glass.
Even though it wasn’t aged for long, the taste of Geumjoncheong was definitely good. Even though it was a drink I usually enjoyed, it had no taste at all.
“By the way, is that guy Lee Cheon-sang still limping? Heh heh, the feet of those who don’t move grow heavy.”
The White Bone Demon’s eyes slowly closed.
“Please quickly confirm whether the monstrous talent has entered the body of a monster or an ordinary person. Even the patience that age has given me is not very deep, you man.”