Chronicles of the Lazy Sovereign Chapter 160

# 160

Taejonbirok Volume 7 Episode 10

Chapter 44: The Lazy Man Enters (4)

Deoksam, who was guarding the gates of Luoyang, was tilting his head at the lights he saw before his eyes.

“What is all that?”

At Deoksam's words, Mu-i ran over and stuck her head out.

“……There aren’t one or two, right?”

“Hmm.”

My thousand characters were drawn on Deoksam's forehead.

'Should I investigate?'

The number of lights was enormous. The lights increased one by one, and at one point, they were lighting up as if they were a river.

I wondered if that much light could have gathered without a rebellion, but I doubt that anyone but some crazy people would have started a rebellion in Luoyang.

“Shall we go?”

“Um, no. Let’s report to the higher-ups first and then stay in our positions.”

If something happens while leaving the castle gates empty, they will be the ones who will lose their heads. Their job is to guard the castle gates, and they should not be concerned about what happens outside the castle.

“But you know.”

"huh?"

“Doesn’t that thing look like it’s creeping towards us?”

"……uh?"

Deoksam's eyes began to see a strange sight.

Among the countless rivers of lights, the lights in the middle began to go out as if water had been poured over them.

'Wow, how strange.'

It was as if darkness was breaking through the middle of the river of lights. As if afraid of the darkness encroaching upon them, the lights retreated back and began to chase after the darkness's tail.

“Are you coming this way?”

“Oh, right?”

Darkness was rushing into Luoyang, cutting through the river of light.

'There is no surer sign of bad luck than this.'

I never thought that darkness would creep into Luoyang so visibly.

I felt like calling a shaman and having a ritual performed.

“Hey, report first. Report that something is coming to Luoyang.”

“If I report like that, there’s a high chance that bad luck will come to me. If the commander hears about it, he’ll catch me like a rat and say that I don’t know how to report properly.”

Deoksam's eyes began to tremble.

Darkness… … .

The lights were going out and darkness was closing in on them.

As the darkness completely broke through the river of light, the lights began to rush in a huge stream, chasing the darkness.

'This is a sight I will never see again in my life.'

It's something almost majestic.

“What on earth is going on?”

“Do you understand me?”

Deoksam shivered.

They couldn't tell exactly what was happening, but they could tell that something bigger than they could imagine was coming their way.

Deoksam gripped the spear in his hand tightly.

“Hey, first, send someone over and tell them something is approaching the gates, so send troops this way! Quickly!”

"All right."

Mui called one of the guards on the wall, explained the situation, and sent him down with a kick to the butt.

'I had a bad dream last night.'

Deoksam swallowed hard and opened his eyes wide. Looking at the river of light, he felt like he would soon reach this place.

At that moment, Deoksam, who was watching the dark corridor, began to see something strange.

'what?'

The dot-like thing began to grow bigger and bigger, and then slowly began to take shape.

'carriage?'

Deoksam's eyes widened when he saw a pure white carriage drawn by four white horses. That was a carriage that only high-ranking officials could ride. If that high-ranking official was rushing to Luoyang in a hurry, and so many people were chasing after him… … The situation was very serious.

'Oh, what should I do?'

Under the circumstances, it seemed necessary to open the gates, but it was difficult to allow someone whose identity had not been confirmed into the castle. In addition, Luoyang Castle prohibited opening the gates at night.

Even while Deoksam was pondering what to do, the carriage was racing madly toward the castle gate at a speed that seemed as if its wheels would break.

'omg…….'

As the carriage drew closer, the situation became clear. Behind the carriage, a large number of people were following it, carrying weapons that looked ominous.

“What the hell is going on here!”

Deoksam couldn't understand this situation at all.

Why on earth are those people chasing that carriage?

Who the hell are these people riding in that carriage?

There was someone who answered Deoksam's question. A young man riding on the back of the horse pulling the carriage climbed up onto the horse's back, raised his head, and looked in their direction.

'oh?'

Deoksam looked at the young man with curious eyes.

Even though he was tied to a carriage, it was a great feat to be able to stand on the back of a running horse. Even those Mongols, who are called horse demons, would not be able to do something like that.

In an instant, the young man straightened up and took something out of his bosom.

'what?'

Something grayish flashed into the sky. However, it was far away and the surroundings were so dark that I couldn't see what it was. There were so many people chasing me with torches that I couldn't focus my gaze.

That moment!

A dazzling golden light began to emanate from what the man was holding up, illuminating the world.

“Huh?”

Deoksam let out an exclamation without realizing it. After getting used to the dazzling flash of light, he was able to clearly see what the man was holding thanks to the bright light.

Sodo.

The small sword engraved in gold clearly caught Deoksam's eye.

Deoksam's cheeks trembled.

The distance was too far to see the inscription, but I could clearly see what the small island was. The guards guarding the gate always had one legend to repeat.

If you see someone holding a silver plate, quietly invite him inside. If you see someone holding a gold plate, become his shoes. And if you see someone holding a gold sword, that day an evil spirit has descended on the city, so immediately give up everything and stick out your neck.

The golden sword of the inspector general, which can be said to be the symbol of the inspector general.

'Oh, no, I guess not.'

Deoksam shook his head.

There is no way that the sword made of gold is the only sword in the world. And if it were the sword, it would not be held up in front of so many people for them to see. The sword is that important and must be handled secretly.

So never… … .

Just as Deoksam was about to reach a conclusion, the young man opened his mouth wide and shouted at Seong to leave.

“Secret Royal Inspector!”

“……Uh, crazy!”

“Let’s go!”

The moment he heard that sound, Deoksam's body spun backwards like lightning.

And then a command fell from his mouth without going through his brain.

“Open it up!”

When his subordinates, who did not know English, looked at him, Deoksam shouted at the top of his lungs.

“Open it! Open it! Open the gate! If you don’t open it in time and that carriage can’t get through the gate, you and I will both die! Quickly! Open it! It’s the Censor! The Censor’s holy water has arrived!”

“Heeeeeeek!”

Those who realized the situation started running down like crazy.

If the gates were not opened properly and the inspector was struck by those evil men, they would all be beheaded. Those who finished calculating in an instant began to run toward the gates at a speed they had never experienced before in their lives.

The situation was so urgent that some people even jumped down from the wall using a rope.

“Hold on there! Quickly!”

“Turn it around! Turn it around! I said turn it around quickly!”

Dozens of guards grabbed the pulleys that lifted the gate and began pushing them like oxen.

“Turn it! Turn it! If you don’t open it in time, you’ll never have to work hard again! You’ll end up resting in a coffin!”

“Eww! Buddha!”

There was no chaos, but the pulley began to turn at a violent speed. Everyone desperately clung to the pulley. Even if ten oxen were pulling it, the gate would not rise at this speed.

So, problems are bound to arise.

Woozikkun!

"……huh?"

Everyone stared blankly at the pulley as the terrible noise pierced their ears. The pulley, unable to withstand the load, broke off.

“Uh uh uh…….”

As everyone was blankly staring at the sight, Deoksam hurriedly ran towards them.

“What are you doing! Open the gates right now!”

“Oh, the handle is broken.”

"what?"

Deoksam pushed past the people and came inside. When he saw the handle broken in half and lying around, Deoksam's legs gave out and he collapsed on the spot.

“……I’m screwed.”

At home, he still has a wife who is like a bear and children who are like rabbits looking at him, but if he makes one mistake, he will end up going to the afterlife with his wife and children.

'The dream was so scary.'

Tears began to flow from Deoksam's eyes.

But fortunately, the inspector approaching them now was no ordinary inspector.

“Get out of the way!”

A loud voice was heard from beyond the walls.

"huh?"

The voice's intentions were good, but the timing was inopportune.

Kwaaaaaaaang!

The gate burst open with a loud bang.

“Eww!”

The gate burst open and a huge storm swept inward. Deoksam was caught in the storm and was blown into the sky like a pinwheel, tears streaming down his face.

“If I go back to work after having a bad dream, I’m not human! Aaaah!”

Unaware that he had blown away countless people along with the city gate, Wei Yanhu was shouting madly on horseback.

“Hahahahahaha! Let’s go! Go! Run!”

“Where are you going!”

When Seomun Da-yeon shouted, “Tear it apart,” Wi Yeon-ho responded without delay.

“Where are you! It’s Jeongmu-maeng! Hurry up! Run quickly!”

Seomun Da-yeon gritted her teeth when she saw Wi Yeon-ho's face, who looked as if he was going to die from excitement.

'I shouldn't have been hanging out with that crazy guy!'

No matter how I looked at it, the head looked a bit strange. What is that face that looks like it's dying to be happy in this situation!

“Run! Run!”

“Shut up, you punk!”

The public servants who were galloping beside the carriage lost their temper.

“Catch him! Catch him!”

Those carrying torches and weapons were also frantically chasing them, foaming at the mouth.

At night, the city of Luoyang was in an uproar as if it had been invaded by foreign enemies.

“It’s over there!”

“Oh my!”

Wi Yeon-ho used his sword to slash at those who were unable to dodge in front of the carriage and pushed them to the side of the road. Thanks to this, Seomun Da-yeon was able to urge her horse on without any worries.

“It’s over there!”

At Seomun Da-yeon's words, Wi Yeon-ho raised his head and looked straight ahead.

At the end of the road, a huge pavilion appears.

“Wow! It’s huge!”

“But the above is a small threat!”

"yes?"

“This is not the door! You have to turn to the side to get to the door!”

Wi Yeon-ho glanced back.

It was impossible to turn at this speed. If I slowed down even a little, I would be pounced upon by the beasts following behind me.

“Just keep running!”

"yes?"

Wi Yeon-ho chuckled, put the golden sword back into his bosom, and drew the sword again.

“There is a saying!”

“……Just wait. I don’t know what you’re going to do, but can you just not do it? I’ll go find the door!”

Seomun Da-yeon's desperate cries seemed completely unheard by Wi Yeon-ho.

“The great road has no gates! There are no doors on the great road! If there are no doors, just make them!”

“That’s not what I meant! You crazy bastard!”

The pitiful cries of the public servants echoed mournfully through the dark Luoyang.