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Side story 178. Emptiness in the bloody wind (3)
“… … .”
Lee Cheon-sang’s eyes, which were filled with tears as he drank tea, slightly sank.
Heo Pil stretched, leaning back on his chair.
“Phew, it feels like a long-awaited break.”
Hongsan smiled faintly.
“Haven’t you had a good rest lately?”
“Is lying in the field and wondering when to fight a rest?”
“I don’t have any free time in life.”
“Isn’t that what a guy who came here out of nowhere to risk his life and got completely stripped of his clothes should say?”
“If you have any complaints about me, tell me honestly. I’ll make your skull cave in nicely.”
“You’re so annoying and sloppy. Don’t you have to tell me what you’re complaining about? You’re so smart.”
“I’m dying.”
He growls as if he’s been waiting for something because he has some free time.
Lee Cheon-sang looked out the window in silence.
The world had darkened. His eyes quickly scanned the buildings and the forest in the distance.
‘… … .’
The hand holding the teacup became stronger.
“Does the martial arts that the Lord gave you fit you well? It should fit you well. It fits me too.”
“Even if you weren’t a new martial artist, you were a genius.”
“This kid is not going to do well. You have a lot of time on your hands. Why don’t we have a real fight?”
“What are you doing instead of coming down? Should I go first?”
At that time, Lee Cheon-sang said.
“You both go.”
Heo Pil looked at Lee Cheon Sang furtively.
“I was half joking, but is it really okay to give in to me?”
Hongsan’s face became fierce.
“If someone saw me, they would think I really won. Come out, Inma.”
“I am grateful. As expected, our lord knows romance.”
Lee Cheon-sang shook his head.
“Go back to the command post. The Lord will know about the Hongsan incident.”
“yes?”
“If possible, move while hiding thoroughly. Since you have the commander’s badge, you won’t be able to block the gate.”
“What are you talking about all of a sudden?”
Strength entered Lee Cheon-sang’s eyes.
“Go. Right now.”
“… … .”
Heo Pil, who had been quietly looking at Lee Cheon-sang, said something as if throwing it out.
“Are we in danger now?”
“This is an order. Go now.”
“As you know, I am the most disobedient commander among you. I can’t go on like this.”
At that time, Hongsan said.
“Is time the priority or is concealment the priority?”
Heo Pil glared at Hong San.
“you……!”
“Time is the priority. If possible, don’t expose yourself, but there’s no need to take a detour.”
At Lee Cheon-sang’s words, Hong San stood up from his seat.
A murderous glint appeared in Heo Pil’s eyes.
“You little punk, have you eaten your fill of loyalty? Is this all you can do?”
“I don’t want to hear that kind of thing from you.”
“If you’re going to go, put your balls out and go.”
“Is your hair just for decoration? You’ve seen him from the side a lot, and yet you know him better than I do.”
“……what?”
“It’s because it’s better to be alone. They’re acting like that because they judged that if they were to be together, they might all die.”
“… … !!”
Hongsan glanced at Lee Cheon-sang.
“Isn’t it?”
“right.”
Half of it.
Lee Cheon-sang said while looking at Heo Pil.
“This is a fight of endurance. If there were three groups, it would be okay, but in a small-group defense, if we don’t coordinate well, we could all die. It’s much easier for me to be alone.”
“You’re holding on?”
“There’s no way Elder Baekgolshinma wouldn’t know about this situation. The Hwanheewonju won’t necessarily move for me, but he’ll at least put some subtle pressure on me. If I can hold out until then, I’ll win.”
“Then why don’t you just run away, Your Majesty!”
“When I disappear, people who don’t have to die will die.”
“We already… … !”
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“I don’t mean you, but the people of the civil war that I don’t know about.”
“… … !”
“They must be enemies sent by the demon lords, or by the demon lords themselves. Even though they think I’m the one who sent them, they must mean that they’re going to catch me before the night ends. If I hide, the demon lords will suffer.”
Heo Pil felt frustrated. He couldn’t understand why he was thinking of others when his own life was hanging in the balance.
As he was about to open his mouth, Lee Cheon-sang continued.
“Even if you break the seal, this situation won’t be resolved. Even if you do, you’ll only end up like I am now.”
“… … .”
“good.”
“I will solve it.”
A faint magical energy rose from Heo Pil’s body.
“Right now, pull… … .”
puck!
Heo Pil’s body collapsed in an instant. Hong San, who was right next to him, suddenly struck the back of his neck.
“I thought you were a very flexible person, but you really are a burden at times like this.”
Hongsan surrounded Heopil.
Lee Cheon-sang pointed north with his chin.
“good.”
“I’ll go even if you don’t say anything.”
Hongsan, who was heading towards the stairs, stopped for a moment.
“hey.”
“… … .”
“I haven’t paid my debt yet. I know we’ll be leaving someday, but don’t make people feel uncomfortable by hanging out in a place like this.”
“There are some martial arts that cannot be used because there are people close to you. Stop talking nonsense and go.”
“Anyway, I’m so sorry.”
After a brief grumble, Hongsan disappeared.
Lee Cheon-sang drank all the remaining tea and stood up from his seat.
Swish.
He untied the cloth, draped the Baekgoldo over his shoulder, and quietly stared out the window. Then he put his foot on the windowsill.
Thud!
Lee Cheon-sang, who had been flying from a five-story high pavilion, landed on the ground.
Hwaaaaak!
He exerts his influence without hesitation.
There was no one in the surrounding buildings. Normally, I would go back to my room after work at night, but it was hard to find this much silence.
Except for the enemy.
‘That’s fortunate.’
It seemed like they had cleaned up this place beforehand. It was fortunate that my mind was not distracted.
Of course, even so, the situation was just as bad.
Lee Cheon-sang looked around once again.
‘Life is so quiet.’
It’s quiet and refined, yet it smells strongly of blood.
Yes. Lee Cheon-sang could now read the presence of the murderers, which he called the ‘smell of blood’. It was something different from the feeling of murder, a sinister aura that made people’s nerves tense.
‘I called the thugs. Of course it would be natural.’
There was another tricky thing.
‘The number of people is unpredictable.’
The life gathered like a cloud. Even though it was purified, it moved around like flowing water, sometimes gathering together and sometimes dispersing.
It seemed to be a method of disrupting the senses, but I thought it was very famous. Even for him, who had extremely developed five senses and a sense of ki that was much more sensitive than that of a master of a similar level, it was impossible to guess.
‘There are at least twenty in this area. The path to the White Bone Demon Elder is probably blocked, so there must be at least forty or fifty.’
Numbers are one thing, but what’s important is the individual force.
Even if you gather a hundred people, if they are all third-rate, there is nothing to be afraid of. If even one person who is a true master stands firm, it would be bleak.
So what about now?
Swish.
There was a woman emerging from the darkness.
The moment he saw that woman, Lee Cheon-sang had a gut feeling.
‘I can’t win.’
The woman was as tall as Yi Cheon-sang.
Not only was he tall, but his bones were also stocky. He was wearing a top that revealed both of his arms, clearly showing off his smooth, well-trained muscles.
A single-barreled iron hammer with thick iron nails sticking out in all directions was attached to his waist. It was a weapon that seemed heavier than it looked, with the iron hammer and the handle all in one piece.
Originally, he had a distinct appearance, but there are clear scars here and there on his face. He wore an eye patch over his left eye, and the scar connecting the top and bottom of the eye patch was quite deep.
‘Because I have one eye.’
He looked to be in his thirties, but he seemed older than he looked.
The rich prayers and calm life that reflect the years of experience prove the maturity that has passed beyond middle age and has reached middle age.
Even Lee Cheon-sang, who didn’t know much about the masters of civil war, couldn’t help but recognize a master with such a unique appearance.
“Choi Jeong, the witch of the fallen mountains.”
The woman, Choi Jeong, smiled.
Even a face covered in scars had its own charm when it smiled.
But unlike her charming smile, the words that came out were extremely cruel.
“If you call me by that nickname one more time, I’ll start by crushing your limbs.”
It sounds like a lioness growling.
It was truly a great sense of intimidation. I had never felt such a primitive sense of intimidation even when facing the Ten Demon Kings or the masters of the original level.
‘The smell of blood is really strong.’
It felt like madness that went beyond killing. It was clear that he was a man who killed as easily as eating a meal. He was the type of person who would kill at any moment, someone who did not understand common sense.
Choi Jeong lifted her chin.
“Isn’t this Lee Cheon-sang?”
“Yes.”
Suddenly a heavy gust of wind blew.
Oh my god!
Lee Cheon-sang’s body was pushed back a full meter.
Even though I blocked the Baekgoldo sword with my forearm, I still felt a sharp pain throughout my upper body. It felt like my bones were going to break. Even with the strength of the Geumgang Yachamagong, it was a difficult blow.
‘Fist wind.’
I never thought a single gust of wind could produce this much power.
“Huh? You stopped it?”
A strange smile appeared on Choi Jeong’s face.
“I went out without realizing it because the talking nonsense was so delicious, but the reaction was really good. It wasn’t for nothing that you sent me out.”
If he hadn’t been stopped in time, his sternum would have been shattered and he would have died. He really is a person with a ‘let’s just kill him first’ mentality.
Lee Cheon-sang was certain that he could not defeat Choi Jeong.
This wasn’t something that could be done with effort or practical experience. It was just a different level.
‘A strong man who can compete with Seopil.’
At the same time, there was another thing that I was certain of.
‘It’s a reaction.’
Woohoo.
Lee Cheon-sang’s pupils turned red and then returned to their original color.
It wasn’t Blood Fire Magic. It was a blood-red glow that was darker and had a stickier feel than Blood Fire Magic.
‘I can react. I think I can have a close match with the new method.’
Lee Cheon-sang, who had come down from Baekgoldo, spoke in a stiff voice.
“Call all the dogs you brought.”
“… … Huh.”
Choi Jeong shook her head.
“Our junior is crazy, but he’s really crazy. Well, that’s good. It’s better to beat him to death than to cowardly bash him in.”
Swish.
Mines that had been hiding everywhere revealed themselves.
Lee Cheon-sang’s eyes deepened.
‘difficult.’
The hidden mines’ skills were not that much lower than his own.
They are below the rank of the sixth division, or even lower than the rank of the sixth division adjutant. However, they flexibly exchange energy with each other. They are strange people who can clearly show the difference in force depending on the situation.
‘still.’
Woof woof woof!!
The white bone sword uttered a clear sword sound.
Choi Jeong’s face became pale.
“There’s no need to bark so loudly. There’s no one here who’s scared of something like that.”
“… … .”
“Well, if you just give me a free-spirited attack, I can relax and go, so that’s good. But still, since I’m dealing with the lower-level guys, I can’t take unnecessary risks.”
“… … .”
“Decide. Do you want to give up and die cleanly? Or do you want to rush in and die after tasting all your insides?”
“She’s a boric acid witch.”
“… … .”
“I see.”
Whoaaaaah! Kwaang!
The hammer of Choi Jeong left a large mark on the ground.
Lee Cheon-sang, who had moved to the side, aimed his Baekgoldo at her.
Choi Jeong growled.
“Get ready to open your stomach… … .”
Paaak!
Lee Cheon-sang swung his sword like lightning at Choi Jeong.
Oh my god!
Baekgoldo lost his way after being struck by a hammer that was thrown without a care.
“Do it!”
Choi Jeong’s fist struck Lee Cheon-sang’s chest.
Phew!