Chronicles of the Lazy Sovereign Chapter 396

#396

Taejonbirok Volume 16, Episode 21

Chapter 92: Lazy and Chaotic (1)

“……You broke down the party gate?”

"huh."

“Just out of the blue?”

“To make an excuse, I didn’t break it because I wanted to… I just broke it because I was hitting it.”

There is usually a question of 'are you knocking hard enough to break the door?', but since it is a case of 'Wai Yeon-ho', well…

“But that’s strange.”

"what?"

“If it is as the new god said, then didn’t the Dark King invite the Gwanghwimujeon?”

"yes."

“Then isn’t it strange? There would be no reason for the Dark King not to make a promise.”

“Of course the dark king made a promise.”

“But why?”

“It’s a simple matter. There’s no way the Dark King would tell his ministers that directly.”

“Yes.”

“So, it’s just that the message wasn’t conveyed.”

Saga tilted his head.

The Dark King is the head of the Dang family. It was incomprehensible that the direct orders of the Dark King, Dangcheon-gun, would not be passed down to the lower ranks. How could they possibly cut off the head of the family's orders?

“How could that happen?”

“Well, that’s what I mean.”

The Gwanggu Shingae chuckled.

"I don't know exactly what happened. It could have been a mistake, or it could have been intentional. What's certain is that because of Wei Yanho, the Dark King's authority is no longer what it once was."

“Hmm.”

It was easy to understand what Gwanggu Shingae was saying.

The authority of the Dark King Dangcheon-gun stemmed from his status as the head of the household and a powerful man. However, this powerful man, on a trip abroad, was defeated by a young man, and everyone watched.

So how could it not be embarrassing?

The warrior representing the Sacheondang family returned in disgrace. This was the disgrace of the Sacheondang family.

Even though the Dark King wields absolute power within the Sacheondang family, things cannot be the same as they were in the past.

“Well, from that gentleman’s perspective, it wasn’t all bad.”

"You're saying it's not a bad thing? If your orders are ignored and things go wrong, isn't that the worst case scenario?"

"It should be the worst, that's what it was. But the one who did it was Wei Yanho."

“……That’s right.”

"Thanks to you, the Tang family members also found out. They know how helpless and hopeless this guy is."

The Gwanggu Shingae smiled mischievously.

"People are so funny. You have to experience things firsthand to truly grasp what you already know. You have to lose a few radish seeds to come to your senses."

“…….”

I knew what had happened thanks to that laughter without even having to hear it.

***

I thought about it later, but that gentleman wasn't an ordinary gentleman.

What are you talking about?

Think about it carefully.

That nobleman's standing within his family has been significantly diminished because of Wi Yeon-ho. There are two ways to resolve this situation. One is to demonstrate that he is still strong enough to wield the same power despite his defeat. The other is to demonstrate that his defeat was inevitable.

Isn't that so?

If the chief of the volcano had lost to the chief of the shaman, it would have been an indelible disgrace, but it would not have been a disgrace for the chief of the military officer who taught the children in that market to have lost to the chief of the shaman.

So, you just have to prove it backwards.

I'm talking about how strong Wei Yanhu is and how helpless he is.

The simplest way to prove that is to summon Wei Yanhu and unleash it on the Tang family, like unleashing a mad dog.

Even the gentlemen who were laughing at being bitten by a mere dog would run away, peeing their pants, at the sight of a mad dog with its eyes rolled back and a bloody mouth.

Yeah, that's it.

In my view, everything else is just an excuse.

Of course, there were incidents. Certainly, there were serious incidents that required the assistance of the Political Alliance. But I think that was the real goal.

So what happened?

hmm…….

If there is one mistake the Dark King made… … .

He didn't take into account that he was also in that group.

Even that gentleman wouldn't have known. He wouldn't have known that Wei Yanho would be like that.

Tick tock tock tock.

***

“Don’t you think we need a solution?”

"Everyone knows we need a solution. But that solution won't be available immediately."

“Why would something like this happen at a time like this?”

"The Demonic Cult is on the move. And that Baekgeomseong is acting strangely. And the Jeongmu Alliance feels different than before. Why, in the midst of all this…?"

The dark king was feeling bored.

His hand, which was under the table, was constantly rattling coins.

'Things like fools.'

I felt like I wanted to put a coin in each of their heads.

If it were like before, I would have at least yelled at him, even if it wasn't a coin…

“Hmm.”

At best, all he could do was let out an uncomfortable sigh.

Things got to this point right after he returned to the party.

A horse without legs can travel a thousand miles. No matter how quickly he returned to the party, he couldn't return faster than the rumors.

The name of a young hero who had risen to prominence amidst the sect's invasion and its gloomy circumstances spread throughout the world. While others were busy praising the newly emerged divinity, Dangga alone could not.

Their family tree was split into pieces to reveal the heroic tale of the young hero.

It was a cause for celebration for anyone to see a child of mere youth defeat the Dark King and fight on equal terms with the Demonic Cult's Gwangmu-ryang.

Except for the Dark King and the Tang family.

From the moment he entered the hall, an ominous air permeated his room. A subtle discontent began to creep into the eyes of those who had previously revered him as a god.

And that subtlety soon became blatant.

'You idiots.'

I know what their complaints are.

I don't want to keep the Dark King, who was defeated by that young man, in the family's seat. Whenever the people see the Tang family, they will think of the Dark King, and naturally, they will think of Wei Yanhu.

Their idea was to stop that.

Of course, the dark king could not accept that.

If there had been someone suitable, he would have transferred it too. Now, I was starting to feel a bit tired.

But soon, troubled times would come. No one seemed fit enough to lead the family through these turbulent times.

How can we entrust the fate of our family to those who have never truly experienced those dark times?

As the subtle pressure was not accepted, blatant disregard began.

If he had been the old dark king, he would not have tolerated it.

He might have ruthlessly expelled those who dissented from him, even if it meant dividing his family. But for now, the Dark King has chosen to endure.

There were plenty of people who could have told them the reality, even if it wasn't him.

"cook."

As the Dark King burst into laughter, all eyes turned to him.

The dark king covered his face with one hand and waved it away.

“No, no. Let’s continue.”

Disgruntled eyes gather.

The Dark King acknowledged his mistake. But what could he do when the mere thought of Wei Yanhu entering the Tang family made him laugh?

They will soon find out too.

Who is the man who defeated him?

I couldn't help but laugh when I thought about how people would react to the natural disaster called Weiyeonho.

“……This is a serious situation, Master.”

“I know.”

“The Zhuge family is also expressing great concern.”

"so?"

The dark king lowered his hands and straightened his shoulders.

“Are you telling me to at least look at the Zhuge family’s face?”

"Of course, that's not what I'm saying. We're part of the Tang family. How could the Tang family care about the Zhuge family?"

“You know very well.”

"But this isn't just our problem. The Thousand-Yi-Lian-Ju is also expressing concern."

“Tsk.”

The dark king clicked his tongue.

"No matter what Cheon Iryeon says or what the Jegal family says, the Tang family is the Tang family. We will take care of our own business."

"Yes, that's right. However, aren't there some things beyond our control?"

The dark king narrowed his eyes slightly.

There was no way he could not have noticed the subtle sarcasm hidden in that word 'irresistible'.

'Now you're even starting to twist your words.'

It's pushing in little by little, very little by little.

This is an attempt to undermine his authority and seize control.

“That’s why you didn’t ask for help from the Political Alliance.”

“Don’t you think that’s the biggest problem?”

“Do you think it’s a problem?”

Elder Lee Yong-min was clearly frowning.

"Gajoo, we are the Cheon Il-ryeon. And the Tang family. What do we lack that we need to ask the Jeongmu Alliance for help?"

"Didn't you say so? There are circumstances beyond our control, beyond our ability to handle. Why are you backtracking?"

"I'm not overturning it. I'm just stating the natural order. If you need brains, you can borrow the power of the Jegal family. If you need strength, you can ask the Cheon Iryun. So why are you reaching out to the Jeongmu Alliance without going through that process?"

“I hope you feel comfortable.”

“What are you talking about?”

The dark king gained momentum.

"What about the time wasted going through each and every step? What about the increasing number of victims?"

“…….”

"Does it seem easy for me to reach out to the Jeongmu Alliance? I, too, have been humiliated by them. Yet, I never hesitated to bow to them for the sake of my family. And now you're stalling for time, trying to save face?"

"I'm not talking about face, I'm talking about relationships. Even if this matter is resolved successfully, how will you handle the criticism within the alliance for reaching out to the political alliance?"

"If I have to be criticized, I will. I'm not afraid of being cursed. What I'm afraid of is seeing even one more of these innocent children get hurt!"

“Why can’t someone who doesn’t value face so much put aside his own?”

“What?”

The dark king suddenly rose from his seat.

Because I knew those words were an ugly question, asking why I was holding on to my position and not letting go. Saying those words directly meant I would no longer engage in the moderate confrontation I'd been having.

"Please make a decision. The party needs a new wave now."

"this……."

Just as the Dark King was about to shout, something happened that stopped him.

Kwaaaaaaaah!

A loud explosion was heard from far away.

“What, what is it?”

“Are you an intruder?”

“The Demonic Cult? Has the Demonic Cult invaded?”

The conference room, once filled with tension, was instantly plunged into chaos. And amidst this chaos, the Dark King, as if his anger had been washed away, spoke with a refreshed face.

“Did you say it was a new wave?”

“…….”

Elder Lee, who intuitively felt that the Dark King had done something, glared at the Dark King with terrified eyes.

"It seems like a new wave has just arrived. But you'd better be careful. That wave is extremely rough and unruly. You'd better hold on tight to avoid being swept away by the current."

The dark king burst into a refreshing laugh.