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Taejonbirok Volume 16, Episode 11
Chapter 90: Lazy, Annoying (1)
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Jang Il sighed as he saw Wi Yeon-ho bursting through the door.
'Why are you so angry again?'
Come to think of it, there were probably more than a few things that would make Wi Yeon-ho angry. His brother was arrested, and thanks to that, his way home turned into a political battle. If he wasn't feeling bad, that would be even stranger.
The problem was that if Wei Yanho was in a bad mood, they would suffer.
Thanks to Wi Yeon-ho, Jang Il realized the importance of a balance between strength and character. He experienced firsthand how powerful individuals can become when they act recklessly, causing hardship to those around them.
Wi Yeon-ho's gaze swept across everyone in the room.
Those who caught his eye flinched.
Even Musan was secretly avoiding Wi Yeon-ho's eyes.
Tears welled up in Jang Il's eyes as he watched the scene.
'What sin have we committed?'
I felt like immediately running to Wang Geji and demanding to know why he'd made me do this. If Wang Geji had known what kind of man Wi Yeon-ho was, he wouldn't have told him such a crazy thing to follow Wi Yeon-ho.
“Use it.”
Whether he knew Jang Il's feelings or not, Wei Yanho began to slowly get into action.
“These hypocritical political bastards.”
You're a political party too, huh?
“You usually go out of your way to find a way to negotiate and get things done, but now that your life is in danger, you wipe your mouth clean.”
“……Where did you hear that story and why are you taking it out on us?”
Wi Yeon-ho glared at Jang Il's protest.
“You’re saying it’s not you?”
"of course!"
Words should be spoken with thought. Jang Il was a little lacking in that area. And now it was time to pay the price.
"indeed."
Wi Yeon-ho had a pleased expression on his face.
“Then you are willing to go to the Demonic Cult with me for consultation and justice.”
"……what?"
Jang-il's eyes shook as if he had experienced an earthquake.
where?
What did that guy just say? Where was he going?
Demonic cult?
“Wh, what are you talking about, you crazy bastard!”
“Why? You said no?”
"Is this a matter of agreement and justice? It's a matter of survival and doom!"
“When will you ever boast that you can throw away your life like a blade of grass for the sake of justice!”
“When did I!”
“Tsk tsk. Look at me.”
Wi Yeon-ho clicked his tongue.
"They're all just talking. When it comes to their own harm, they have no intention of upholding justice."
“Imma, is this something to discuss justice?”
"then?"
Wi Yeon-ho glared.
"My brother and your friend have been captured by the Demonic Cult, and you just stand by and watch. Is that justice? If what you've always said is true, shouldn't you be going to rescue them right now?"
“…….”
Jang Il became a dumb person who had eaten honey.
But where in the world can you find someone who upholds all the principles of morality and justice? If an all-out war against the Demonic Cult were to be waged for the sake of one person, everyone would give up.
“I understand how you feel, but this isn’t something that can be easily thought about.”
"really?"
“……What is real?”
“Do you really think so? It’s not just because you don’t want to die, is it?”
Jang Il couldn't answer.
In fact, he also knew that what Wi Yeon-ho said was correct.
But one shouldn't say what one thinks. That's the way of life.
"If there's a chance, I'll risk my life. But it's just a dog's death."
“Dog death?”
Wi Yeon-ho tilted his head as if he didn't understand.
“If only those who were discussing justice and cooperation could help even half as much, it would be possible.”
“That won’t happen, so isn’t that a problem?”
Jang-il sighed.
“I understand how you feel, but this isn’t something you can get emotional about.”
“Oh, really?”
Wi Yeon-ho chuckled.
And that laughter felt like the ultimate insult to Jang Il.
"You damn punk! Do you think you're the only one who's angry and resentful? At least you have the strength to let out your anger. We're all rotten and broken inside, but we can't do anything about it. We're powerless!"
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"strength?"
There was contempt in Wei Yanhu's eyes.
“So you’re saying that I can say this because I have the power, and you can’t because you don’t have the power?”
“…….”
Jang Il couldn't answer.
Because I know that's not true.
The Demonic Cult was not a place where anyone could be treated lightly. Even those with the status of Kwon Geuk or Geomseon were treated with the same scrutiny.
"My life is precious, everyone else is the same. But if that were the case, you shouldn't have said such things in the first place."
Jang Il ended up lowering his head.
Wi Yeon-ho turned around after looking at Jang Il who had no answer.
“I didn’t expect it anyway.”
“Uh, where are you going?”
“What are you asking?”
“You crazy bastard, are you going to invade the Demonic Cult alone right now?”
“Do I look that stupid?”
“Well, then?”
"It's not about invading, it's about infiltrating. And if you can get my brother out, it'll be a simple solution."
“That’s what I mean!”
“It’s completely different?”
“This guy is really a piece of shit.”
Jang Il felt like biting the bubble.
Where in the world is the Demonic Cult that you're going to infiltrate alone? And how are you going to get people out of there?
“Calm down for now.”
“There’s nothing more to say than calm down. I’m calm right now.”
“Is that something a cool-headed person would think of?”
Wi Yeon-ho turned his head and looked at Jang Il. Then, with a blank expression, he spoke.
“So, what do you think I should do now, in your cool-headed opinion?”
“…….”
"Should I just sit still and pray for my brother to escape? Or should I just accept that this is fate and leave it be?"
Jang-il spoke hesitantly.
“I, Jeongmu-maeng, will not stay still.”
“Do you really think so?”
I don't think so.
If someone is captured by the Demonic Cult, what can the Jeongmu Alliance do? Are you saying that we should at least send a message to the Demonic Cult, saying that the person is one of our own, and ask for their return?
From the beginning, the Jeongmu Alliance and the Demonic Cult did not recognize each other. Their only means of communication was violence.
But will the Jeongmu Alliance really move for the sake of Wisanho?
'It's absolutely impossible.'
That won't happen.
Even if the coral was just coral, that wouldn't happen. But hasn't the coral's hidden secret already reached the ears of the new investigator?
Jeongmu-maeng fights the Demonic Cult to save the son of the Great Demon Emperor?
'That's nonsense.'
Moreover, the Demonic Cult would never let go of Weichanho. The Great Demon Emperor's status within the Demonic Cult exceeded what the martial arts community imagined.
To them, the Great Demon Emperor symbolizes the devil. His bloodline flowed into the Demonic Cult, and they could gently dismiss him? That was impossible.
Either way, there is no conclusion without seeing blood.
However, going to war with the Demonic Cult to rescue Weishanho was an act that shook the very foundation of the identity of the Jeongmu Alliance, which was organized to ensure peace in the Central Plains.
“You know too?”
Jang Il was unable to respond to Wei Yanho's words.
"I don't want to curse. It's just how it is, so what can I do? I just want to be different."
With those words, Wei Yanho began to walk away. Even Jang Il couldn't stop him. He wasn't acting out of ignorance; he knew what he was doing. So what words could possibly be used to stop him?
But he didn't need to catch Wei Yanho.
Because there was someone else who could catch him.
Wei Yanho paused briefly in front of the door. He stared at it for a moment, then opened it.
Then he looked at the door with a calm look.
There were three people standing in front of the door.
It was a powerful, mysterious investigation. And it was a dangerous one.
“Where are you going?”
Wi Yeon-ho calmly responded to the new investigator's words.
“It’s a demonic cult.”
“What do you plan to do when you go to the Demonic Cult?”
“I have to save you.”
The face of the new detective was showing signs of aging.
"Do you think you can go and rescue your brother? You couldn't even handle a single demonic demon, so how could you possibly go to the Demonic Cult, where its bishops are rampant, and rescue your brother?"
"Well, it'll be difficult. I know it won't be easy. But…"
Wi Yeon-ho shrugged.
“It’s not my personality to give up just because something isn’t easy.”
“That lazy bastard speaks well.”
"Yes. I'm a lazy person. I've been moving around so much lately that it's embarrassing to even call myself a lazy person, but I'm a lazy person by nature. Just."
Wei Yanho's eyes sank coldly.
"Even a lazy person like me knows what needs to be done. There are times to be lazy and times not to be."
The new detective made a sound.
"But my brother, who was born and raised with me, is being held captive by the Demonic Cult, so I can't afford to be lazy. If I were born human, I shouldn't be doing that."
“You must not go.”
“Hey. That’s right.”
Wi Yeon-ho was annoyed.
"Have I ever received a single stipend from the Political Alliance? Am I even a member of the Political Alliance? I'm going to go on my own. What authority does the Political Alliance have to stop me?"
“I completely understand how you feel. But now is not the time.”
“When will that time come?”
“……Not now.”
"Shall I answer? It won't be then. The right time to rescue my brother will never come. It's always a burden. So, I'm going now."
“Hey, you punk! Why is he your brother…?”
"stop."
Wi Yeon-ho's cold voice flowed into Shin Gi-su's ears.
"You'd better be careful with that kind of talk. But you're an old man, and I don't want to upset you."
“…….”
“No matter what anyone says, we are brothers.”
Wi Jeong-han nodded silently. Even if they weren't related by blood, they were brothers.
Kwon Geuk, who had been quietly observing the situation, opened his mouth.
“Are you confident that you can save the mask?”
“I don’t know. But if you don’t even try because it seems difficult, nothing will change.”
“That’s true too.”
“Your Majesty!”
When the new investigator shouted, Kwon Geuk raised his hand.
"One, Yeonho. What you're trying to do requires strength. No matter how much you yell or get angry, the powerless can't change the world. You understand that, right?"
“Of course.”
“Then prove it.”
"yes?"
Kwon Geuk pointed to the back.
"Prove to me that you have the right and power to go to the Demonic Cult and rescue your brother. Then I will let you go without a fight."
“……Uh. So. Are you saying we should have a showdown?”
“It won’t be like last time.”
Wi Yeon-ho grumbled and laughed.
It won't be like last time. Are you talking about that rain last time?
“I think that’s what I should say.”
Wi Yeon-ho tapped the sword hanging on his waist.
"If I have to prove it, I will. I've decided now. I will never again insult Master's sword."
Wei Yanho and Kwon Geuk's gazes met in the air.