Chronicles of the Demon Faction Chapter 847

Side story 197. In the purple lightning (7)

“Good.”

It was a bizarre sight.

She was wearing only a robe and no top, exposing her chest and stomach.

He sat in a slouched posture, holding a large glass in one hand. He was tall, but his thin chest showed bones, and his stomach was slightly protruding.

Although he was a truly unsightly sight, the White Bone God Demon never underestimated the old man before his eyes. No, he could not underestimate him.

The opponent was the strongest person in the Shinto religion at the time. That arrogant appearance was all staged. If you decide to show your strength, your gray hair will turn black, your wrinkled skin will become taut, and your flabby body will become muscular.

‘You’ve gotten stronger.’

I’m sure he won’t be slacking off in his daily training. I don’t know how he’ll be training though.

‘Can I win as I am now?’

When the original leader was alive, the top four of the Ten Demon Kings boasted similar martial arts skills to the point where it was difficult to say who was better.

now?

‘I guess I can do something about the blood vessels.’

In a fight, you can never be sure of the outcome until it actually happens, especially the higher your level is.

However, Baekgolshinma saw that this monster, which was not a vessel of a god but a human vessel, had taken the throne and thought that it would be difficult to defeat it any longer.

I couldn’t think of him as the same Demon King anymore. If we were to have a direct confrontation, it seemed like it would be difficult to win unless there were some major variables.

What on earth did I train myself to have such a gap over the past few years?

‘Nana Gwanghyeol also did not neglect practicing martial arts. But this guy… … .’

The old man continued speaking.

“I saw you once a while ago, but it feels like it’s been a long time since I’ve seen you.”

“I’m sorry.”

“It’s always been like that. You have that freshness. That’s why I feel good whenever I see you.”

Those words felt sincere, so Baekgolshinma became even more nervous. Of course, he didn’t show it.

“Yes, why did Baekgol, who is so busy with his work, come all the way to the main temple?”

“It’s hard to hold on, Reverend.”

“Poohahaha!”

A frivolous laugh broke out. The old man seemed genuinely amused.

“When you came here the other day, when I asked you why you let go of the power, you said you didn’t let go, you just let go?”

“It was.”

“I thought about it for a moment. How could this eloquent and incompetent person keep telling such obvious lies?”

“… … .”

“After thinking about it again, you weren’t lying. To you, the existence of Daeryuk was always like that. It wasn’t Daeryuk’s martial arts, but your connection with Daeryuk and Daeryuk’s personality that made you lose him. Am I right?”

This was an opportunity.

The White Bone God could tell that the old man was giving him a chance. If he still said no, the old man would really start working behind the scenes to get rid of him.

“I am simply touched by the leader’s understanding, which is like Hahae’s.”

“Hahahahaha!”

The old man laughed, repeatedly hitting the armrest.

“As expected, you are fun. You are cheerful, refreshing, and even unpredictable. How can I not love you?”

“I am sorry.”

The old man seemed truly satisfied. His smiling face was full of sincerity. It was a face he rarely showed to anyone, so the White Bone God Demon had to be even more nervous.

“I’ve been worried because I’m narrow-minded. But he’s a former comrade, and he’s someone who cast a huge shadow over the school while being called the Demon King. Should I punish him for something like this?”

“… … .”

“You are worthy of existence just for your freshness alone. The General Staff said that he should punish you severely, but he refused to do so until the very end.”

Naturally, it involves the military and provokes conflict.

You probably already know that the relationship between the White Bone God and the General Staff is like walking a tightrope. But you say this without hesitation.

The White Bone Godma raised his head.

“Reverend.”

“Yes, the private message was long. Let’s see how Elder Baekgol’s entry into the religious sect will change the future of the new religion.”

The White Bone Demon’s voice was calm.

“I came because of the Hwanheewonju.”

“Baek Sodam?”

“Yes.”

“Why him?”

“I’m sure the leader knows that Hwanhee Wonju has been getting more involved in school affairs recently than before.”

The old man smiled brightly.

“I couldn’t help but be intrigued when I heard that a pretty child hiding under the blankets poked her head out.”

“Hwanheewonju maintains neutrality within the school and does not hesitate to intervene in any incident or person that disturbs that neutrality.”

“That’s right. In that sense, he’s a child with real personality. The previous Hwanheewonju weren’t like that.”

“He may seem a bit radical in the eyes of the leader, but he is actually a person who cares about the religion as much as he does about his abilities.”

“I know, I know.”

“I dare ask that you forgive me if the situation arises where the Hwanheewonju acts somewhat passionately.”

The old man tilted his head.

“By the way, did you match Baek Won-ju and Baek Na-ra with each other?”

The White Bone Godma bowed his head.

“How could that be?”

“If you do that, will you treat that child like a daughter?”

“Your Majesty, you must know how your son, who was your own flesh and blood, and your daughter-in-law, whom you loved more than a daughter, died.”

The old man’s eyes became strange.

His once joyful expression seemed to have changed a little. He seemed a little surprised by the words of the White Bone Demon.

“If you’re even mentioning ‘that thing,’ you must want to protect that child.”

“Privately, he is a person who does not need to eat a single meal, but when it comes to official duties, it is not easy to find someone like him.”

“I know that too. What I’m wondering is, are you really defending that kid based solely on his abilities?”

The White Bone Godma raised his head again.

The old man’s pupils had now turned a faint purple color.

It was a dangerous and greedy gaze, yet a sharp and experienced gaze.

Even though he was facing the most dangerous eyes in the Cheonma Sect at the moment, Baekgol Shinma did not waver.

“The current Shinto religion is truly in danger.”

“Oh?”

“If someone like Hwanheewonju disappears at a time like this, wouldn’t something big happen?”

This could be interpreted to mean that since you can’t do your job properly, you need to have someone like that.

It was an extremely dangerous statement.

Surprisingly, the old man didn’t seem upset at all. He looked like it and he actually was.

“I think the current school system is in a transitional period. After going through some measles, I think any neighborhood will eventually take care of itself.”

“Our school needs people with high character. Hwanhee Wonju is one of the few people with such character.”

That was when.

hook.

The moment the wind blew, an old man appeared right in front of the White Bone God.

I knelt down and put my face in, and I could definitely feel the strong scent of alcohol.

“What do you think I am?”

“… … .”

“Does he seem like a person with that kind of character?”

The White Bone God faced the old man.

A face came right up to my nose. The purple pupils glowed dangerously.

The Demon King’s Office, or even before that, have you ever been this close to this person?

The White Bone God said without even raising an eyebrow.

“I don’t think there has ever been an instance of someone without dignity sitting on the throne.”

That’s a strange thing to say.

So it seems like he means that you too are a person of that quality, but he avoids giving a definitive answer and speaks indirectly, leaving room for interpretation.

Since there has never been an example of a person without dignity sitting on the throne, it also means that you should come to your senses now.

The old man’s face became expressionless.

He looked at the White Bone God Demon with purple eyes and no expression at all, and the eeriness was indescribable. However, the White Bone God Demon seemed unaffected by the old man’s change, and his breathing was even.

After a while.

The old man smiled. He looked to be in his seventies, or even eighties, and smiled like a mischievous child.

“As expected, you are fun.”

The old man got up from his seat and turned around.

The eyes of the White Bone Demon sank.

An old man who turns his back without hesitation while carrying a backpack.

As long as the gap in martial arts skills is not extreme, you can quickly turn the tide of the match in your favor by making a surprise attack on an opponent who has turned their back.

‘… … .’

The white bone demon with his eyes closed bowed his head.

The old man who had climbed the stairs and was sitting on the throne spoke with his chin resting on his hand.

“Everyone knows that Hwanhee Wonju is very capable. To be honest, even in this situation where there is a lot of chaos due to the civil war and the external conflict, the fact that our school is still running is all thanks to that kid.”

The White Bone God bit his lip.

‘Even though I knew all that.’

Are you saying that you are looking down on the new religion that has become a mess even though you know everything and are not stepping forward?

No expression or look in his eyes made him angry. But those words just now made Baekgolshinma unbearable.

Still, I had to endure it.

The White Bone God tried hard to control his mind.

“Do you know?”

“… … .”

“I favor each and every one of the current Demon Lords. However, even among the children I have, there are some who are sore fingers. I cannot favor them all equally.”

“… … .”

“What do you think, Baekgol?”

“I am well aware of my own shortcomings. I am not a person worthy of Your Grace’s favor.”

“Because you are the kind of person who can say such things in front of me, I find it difficult to favor you, but at the same time, I want to be close to you.”

It’s a futile attempt.

That’s what Baekgol Shinma thought. The unqualified half-god he saw was nothing more than a self-willed tyrant.

What did you feel when you saw him like that?

The old man, who had been looking down at his former comrade with deep eyes, nodded.

“There is no one to replace him, so how can I punish him? Don’t worry, Elder Baekgol. I also cherish him very much.”

“I can only thank you.”

“But you have to be moderate in your rampage. If you start to move any further, you might cause unnecessary misunderstandings. That’s why it’s difficult to remain neutral, and isn’t that why the previous Hwanheewonju didn’t move?”

“… … .”

“It seems like we are close, so please explain it to me so I can understand.”

“I will live my whole life with the grace of the cult leader in my heart.”

“There’s no need to say that much. How many years has our relationship been? I was lucky enough to sit on the podium, but I never had the illusion that I achieved this position on my own. If it weren’t for your help, I wouldn’t be where I am today. If it’s a debt of gratitude, I owe you something.”

The old man chuckled.

“If you got what you wanted, you can go back now.”

The White Bone God Demon rose from his seat, bowed his head, and quickly retreated.

When we reached the gates of Daejeon.

“Hey, Baekgol.”

“Yes, Master.”

“Have you found any qualified children?”

At that moment, the White Bone Demon’s eyes shook greatly.

He turned around and lowered his head.

“I don’t know what you are talking about.”

The old man smiled brightly.

“Take a look.”

“yes.”

That’s how the White Bone Demon came out to fight the leader.

The old man yawned loudly.

“It’s humid. Here and there.”