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Taejonbirok Volume 7 Episode 18
Chapter 46: Lazy Man, Teaching (3)
“Are these all applicants?”
Eonhyo looked at the long line with slightly surprised eyes. Even though it was a class that was personally guaranteed by the military leader of the Jeongmu Alliance, Eonhyo had not expected that so many people would flock there.
“Hmm, there are quite a lot.”
“Doesn’t that mean you have that much trust in General Cho Hyun?”
Eonhyo nodded at Pengdohyung's words.
“What did your superior do?”
“……I don’t think I’m in a position to take classes.”
“I guess so.”
Unhyo shook his head.
In the past, I might have been a little happy that I could have this great opportunity all to myself. But not now. Now, for Eonhyo, Sanggwanhong was no longer a target he had to chase after.
'I'd rather be closer to a colleague.'
After I learned about the monster called Wiyeonho, I didn't feel that great about Sanggwanhong. It was like when you see a huge mountain, the mountain behind the village that you thought was tall looks low.
That doesn't mean I ignore Sanggwan Hong. It's just that I know that if I set my goal as Sanggwan Hong and work hard, I will never be able to catch up to Wi Yeon-ho in my entire life.
"older brother."
"huh?"
“Can we really catch up with him?”
Eonhyo closed his lips tightly and nodded.
“He is human, and we are human too. If he can reach the heights, we can reach the heights too.”
"but……."
“The battle of the martial arts is not all about the present moment. Even if it takes ten or twenty years, it is about working hard and being ahead in the end.”
“I will keep that in mind.”
When Peng Do-hyung seemed convinced, Eon-hyo let out a small sigh so that he couldn't see.
‘I happened to meet that guy… … .’
It was easy to say, but Eonhyo also knew very well that it was by no means an easy task.
Even though the age difference between them is not that big, they are talented enough to be considered the next best in the world.
Isn't it true that even that Sang-Hong Sanggwan is still being evaluated as not being able to even compare to Wei Sanho?
It's burdensome to have someone like that in the same generation, but now someone has appeared who surpasses that barrier.
'They say there are so many geniuses in the world that you could trip over them.'
Eonhyo reflected on his past self who had been proud of being called a genius. Compared to the real geniuses he had met, he had nothing to say even if he was called a dullard.
Even though Sanggwan Hong often showed extraordinary abilities that no one could dare to match, the place where there were people who played with Sanggwan Hong like a child was the martial arts world.
“Still, I’ll probably pass this test easily, right?”
“……Do-hyung.”
“Yes, brother.”
“What you are thinking right now could be what Sanggwan Hong or Weishanho are thinking. They are ahead right now, so do you think they will be ahead in the future?”
Peng Do-hyung lowered his head with a stern expression.
“The matter was reckless.”
“Although we are half a step ahead now, those chasing us are not easygoing either. Furthermore, Jamryongmu-gwan is an educational institution. It is a place to see possibilities, not the present. If it is based on the evaluation rules established by Shin Gi-su-sa Jo Hyeon, it is not at all strange if we fail. Let go of your pride. Doing your best in any situation is the priority.”
“Yes, bro!”
It wasn't just something I said to let you know.
Eonhyo really thought so. Just as they can catch up with Weishanho and Sanggwanhong, it is not strange for others to catch up with them. So they must keep trying.
For an unmanned vehicle, this could be said to be the right mindset.
But unfortunately, his predictions about the judging were only half correct.
It is true that we saw the possibility, but the criteria for that possibility were different.
“Oh, why was I eliminated!”
Namgung Jo-hwi shouted in a voice that said he could not believe it.
Who is he?
It's Namgung Jo-hwi.
Namgung Jo-hwi is the direct descendant of the Namgung Se-ga, who rules the world. How could such a Namgung Jo-hwi not pass this one examination? Even though he is not in Samryongibong, it is because his past achievements were inferior to theirs, and Namgung Jo-hwi believes that his current skills are not inferior to theirs at all.
But how can I possibly understand that I am not even qualified to receive education?
“What the heck! What are the judging criteria! Are you saying I’m going to be eliminated!”
"standard?"
The man sitting at the head of the table frowned and glared at Namgung Jo-hwi.
“Are you saying you don’t believe my eyes right now?”
"eww……."
Namgung Jo-hwi looked at the man sitting at the head of the table with a slightly suppressed gaze. Even though he was a direct descendant of the Namgung family, he could not expect his authority to be effective in front of this man.
Instead, he has to watch out for the interest rate.
It can't be helped.
Although Namgung Se-ga is said to be the best family in the world, this man's background was no less than that. Furthermore, considering his fame that shook the four seas, someone like Namgung Jo-hwi could not dare to compare.
It can't be helped.
The man sitting at the top was the famous Plum Blossom Sword Demon, Gong Mu-jin.
'A special judge?'
Namgung Jo-hwi did not like this system from the beginning. He was called a committee member, but looking at the person sitting at the top, it seemed like this person was no different from the chairman of the judging committee.
Even though he is the Plum Blossom Sword Demon Gongmujin, does it make sense to suddenly appoint someone who has had no relationship with the Jamryongmu Gwan as a judge?
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Doesn't he have any idea what abilities this side has and what they've accumulated?
“No, I’m not doubting it. But shouldn’t the judging criteria be convincing? If that’s the case, wouldn’t people say that the special judges chose based on personal feelings?”
“The standard is simple.”
“What is it!”
The officials waved their hands.
“I don’t really need to tell you the criteria for judging, do I? I just choose in my own way. If you have any complaints, feel free to complain. But that won’t change the results. Get out.”
At the firm words of the public servant, Namgung Jo-hwi trembled and turned around helplessly. No matter how much he was dissatisfied, it was impossible to protest to the Plum Blossom Sword Ghost, especially to the Plum Blossom Sword Ghost who carried the military’s reputation on his back.
"next."
At Gongmujin's voice, Eonhyo walked inside cautiously with a thoughtful face.
‘I, Namgung Jo-hwi, am falling… … .’
It was Eonhyo who knew that Namgung Jo-hwi's skills were in no way inferior to theirs. However, if Namgung Jo-hwi had fallen, it meant that there was a possibility that they would fall as well.
Although I had repeatedly told Peng Do-hyung not to let his guard down just a moment ago, there was still a corner of my heart that I didn't think we would ever fall apart.
But at this moment, those arrogant thoughts flew away as if they had been washed away.
'What on earth are they judging?'
I could see the results of the people in front of me, but since the judging itself was done secretly, I had no idea what the criteria were. So I couldn't relax for even a moment.
“I know your face.”
Plum Blossom Sword Demon Gong Mujin quietly looked at Eonhyo.
Gulp.
Eonhyo swallowed dry saliva.
Although Gong Mu-jin was someone he could say he had a close relationship with, the plum blossom sword ghost Gong Mu-jin he knew was not someone he would give a good evaluation to based on his close relationship with him.
The person who would give even harsher criticism than others, because he knew better, was Gong Mu-jin.
“You passed.”
"……yes?"
Huh, did you pass?
You didn't do anything?
“And there’s a penguin behind you?”
“Yes? Yes! There is.”
“He passed too.”
“…….”
“Stop wasting time and get out. Get out of class right away.”
“Oh, I understand.”
Even as he left the examination room, Eonhyo still had no idea why he had passed.
* * *
In the examination room where Unhyo had left, Gongmujin spread out two documents.
Namgung Jo-hwi.
He has a fiery personality. He is arrogant and proud of his family, so he often has friction with those around him.
Efficacy.
He has great patience. He is also a deep thinker, so he is good at encouraging others when something happens.
The officials who saw the two evaluation forms clicked their tongues.
'You'll thank me later, Namgung family brat.'
Contrary to what Eonhyo and Namgung Jo-hwi thought, special judge Gong Mu-jin had no interest in their achievements, potential, or possibilities.
There are two evaluation criteria.
First of all, the personality must be decent.
The Wi Yeon-ho he knows is so cold-hearted that it makes you wonder if he's really human. If you pair him up with someone so arrogant and ill-tempered, something terrible will happen.
Just like in the case of that person, Sang-Hong.
I've already witnessed Sanggwan Hong being treated like that, so I can't just destroy someone else's precious child again.
That's why the first thing to do was to eliminate all the people with bad personalities who would attack Wi Yeon-ho.
The second is skill.
If everyone's personality was average, the standard was to pick the one who was a little better.
Therefore, the evaluation will be divided into immediate pass, hold, and immediate fail.
The plan of the civil service was to immediately select those with serious personalities and abilities like Eonhyo without having to wait, and later fill the gaps in personnel by order of ability among the reserved personnel.
“Hmm, Gong Daehyeop.”
"yes."
Seok Moon-cho, the chief instructor of the Jamryongmu-gwan, spoke to Gong Mu-jin with a face that seemed quite displeased.
“Namgung Jo-wi is a promising prospect, both in terms of his skills and potential for development. Wouldn’t it be too much to immediately dismiss him……”
Gong Mu-jin shook his head firmly.
"no."
"……yes?"
“The biggest criterion for this review is to rule out problems in advance. Namgung Jo-wi’s personality will definitely be a problem. And if a problem arises, we will not be able to handle it.”
“Hmm, I see. Well, if Namgung Se-ga really grits his teeth and protests, it will be a big problem. Even if the military protects him, it is not something he can handle.”
'Can't handle it?'
Gong Mu-jin was deep in thought.
What would happen if the Namgung Family and the Guangdong Wei Family, which were considered the best families in the world at the time, clashed head-on?
Even if the Namgung family boasts of its history and power, can it handle 'that' Gwangdongwi family?
'I wouldn't do it.'
It is not a matter of winning or losing. If we were to fight against that Wei Yan Ho, we would have to put all our effort into it, and even if we were to win, Namgung Se would be completely destroyed.
The world's greatest family could fall in an instant because of just three people.
'But… … can I win?'
When Gong Mu-jin sighed as he recalled the face of the man who did not even seem human, Seok Moon-cho comforted him as if he knew everything.
“Namgung Se-ga is a huge being.”
'The giant will freeze to death.'
I'm doing this because of a giant lazy bum, you idiot!
There's no use talking about it now.
You will know when you experience it yourself, when you experience it.
The first day of class finally dawned, leaving Gongmujin behind with subtle expressions and clicking his tongue.