Chronicles of the Lazy Sovereign Chapter 422

#422

Taejonbirok Volume 17, Episode 22

Chapter 97: The Lazy Man Threatens (2)

“……Go and bring Soryeogun.”

"yes?"

“Don’t make me say it twice. Why don’t you tell me to go and bring Soryeogun?”

When Jegal Woo shouted, the people guarding him were startled and ran over.

'Fucking bastards.'

Zhuge Liang was even more irritated by those who couldn't understand what was being said than by Wei Yanhu. Even with the surname Zhuge Liang, his comprehension was so poor.

Wi Yeon-ho looked at the sight and tilted his head from side to side.

“I… I'm sorry, but could you bring me a chair? My legs hurt.”

“That guy!”

“That little punk doesn’t know the world!”

Although complaints came from all sides, Zhuge Liang did not waver in the least.

“Bring it to me.”

“Elder!”

“Can’t you hear what I’m saying?”

Zhuge Yu shouted, his voice thick with energy. More and more people were looking at him with discontented eyes, but someone, seemingly unsure of refusing his order, quietly got up and went to fetch a chair.

“Hmm.”

Wei Yanho smiled strangely.

“You are amazing.”

“Would I be great? You would be great.”

“Hehe, I appreciate it if you think so.”

Zhuge Yu gritted his teeth as he looked at Wei Yanhu, who was grinning broadly.

'That little boy is carrying a thousand snakes in his stomach.'

Zhuge Yu was not afraid of the strong.

The martial world is teeming with powerful figures. Among them, there are countless who the Zhuge family cannot handle. Yet, I've never once felt afraid of them.

Those he fears are not the strong, but the strong who are aware that they are strong.

What do you mean?

It's not the powerful that are feared, but the people who know that power poses a threat to others.

The world of martial arts demands many things from the strong.

I will save face, keep the agreement, protect the weak, and be an example to others.

Those who have been consistently taught this from a young age will later become wary of what others think. Even if they have dark underbelly, they will try to maintain at least a modicum of face in front of others.

There's nothing to fear from a powerful person cloaked in hypocrisy, for they possess a clear weakness.

The strong man that Zhuge Yu feared was exactly that kind of guy.

There was no face, no negotiation. So there was no hesitation.

'You probably think that if you're going to get into trouble, you can just beat them all up.'

Then what should the Zhuge family do?

Go to Guangdong Wei and tell your son we've been utterly destroyed, at least compensate him. With your own mouth? You want me to brag about how our family was beaten up en masse because they couldn't stop a single Wei Yanhui, and now we're in terrible shape?

There's no way that could be possible.

A Sega that has lost its dignity is not a Sega.

“Ugh.”

A groan finally burst from Jegal Woo's mouth.

How on earth did such a guy appear?

“Are you feeling unwell somewhere?”

“No.”

“You don’t look well. Be careful. You’re old, too.”

“……Thank you for your concern.”

“No. Well, that’s about it.”

Wi Yeon-ho laughed.

And looking at that sight, Wooil couldn't help but think a little differently than before.

'This person… … .'

One question came to mind.

Did this person really come here to save her sister?

Until recently, I believed that to be true. But now, my thoughts have changed a little.

'Wouldn't it have been nice if I could just come here?'

No, maybe… … .

Maybe it didn't have to be this place. Perhaps he thought any sect was hostile enough to send an informant to him.

But why?

Why would you go to a place like that and cause a ruckus?

Wooil thought Wi Yeon-ho was utterly incomprehensible. Frankly, that incomprehensibility was largely due to Wi Yeon-ho's eccentricity and irrationality.

But now… … .

'Maybe this person is just incredibly smart?'

Was it because they had predicted this situation that they destroyed the Gyeopgeopmanhonjin and then confidently summoned Zhuge Yu?

No, that was too far.

but…….

One thing is certain: everything is proceeding according to Wei Yanhu's will. In this Zhuge family, home to the world's most intelligent individuals.

An unfounded eerieness creeps into her.

Maybe she was a shrimp caught between whales, a shrimp that just happened to be an excuse for one whale to ram the other.

“Small group.”

“Do you know my age?”

“Great Swordsman.”

“Not that far.”

"anyway."

Jegal Woo opened his mouth quietly.

"I'll grant you what you want. But I have a favor to ask. It's not that difficult, so wouldn't you grant it?"

“……What is it?”

Zhuge Yu looked at Wei Yanhu quietly and then opened his mouth.

“Come talk to me.”

Dawn was breaking in the east.

Wooil could clearly see the scene. The reason was that the place where she was standing was the roof of the highest pavilion in the Jegal family.

Wei Yanhu accepted Zhuge Yu's proposal.

However, he chose this location as the meeting place, as he didn't want to be subjected to another annoying battle strategy once he entered the building. Of course, Zhuge Liang readily accepted Wei Yanhu's proposal.

So I did manage to get up here… … .

'Why me!'

If I could just yell, this stuffy feeling would go away a little.

Wei Yanhu and Zhuge Liang.

The big shots who move the world of martial arts are talking, so why is she there?

Of course, it wouldn't be comfortable to be left alone down there, enduring those venomous stares, but it would be a hundred times better than being stuck between these two whales.

'Tell me something!'

It seemed like a long time had passed since they climbed up to the pavilion's roof, but neither of them had opened their mouths. It was odd that even Wei Yanhu, with his voluble nature, remained silent.

Perhaps understanding Woo-il's feelings, Jegal-woo spoke first.

“Small group.”

“I told you it’s not a small business.”

"Since no one's listening, let's talk comfortably. After all, we all know who Sohyeop is."

“Hmm, I shouldn’t know…….”

“If you don’t know even if you know, isn’t that no different from not knowing?”

“You’re smart.”

The corners of Wei Yanho's mouth curled up under the mask.

“What do you want?”

“I already told you?”

“……I’m asking about your real purpose.”

Jegal Woo said with a sigh.

"With the power of the Sohyup, sneaking in quietly and taking out a single person would have been a breeze. If they'd been determined, they wouldn't have made such a fuss. Isn't that right?"

“Hey, you’re overestimating me.”

Wi Yeon-ho waved his hand, trembling.

Zhuge Yu looked at Wei Yanhu with sunken eyes and then opened his mouth.

"If you don't want to talk, I won't ask any more questions. Just accept what I have to say, okay?"

“What do you think?”

“It is exactly as you think.”

Wi Yeon-ho chuckled.

A snake.

There was a snake here.

“I think it would be better to do it in moderation.”

“Isn’t this the natural law of the martial world?”

“The devil is making a fuss?”

“…….”

Zhuge Yu's expression remained unchanged. But his words were halting.

"It's not that the previous fight is bad. I've gotten beaten up many times after rushing at my brother for a piece of candy. That's how people learn their lesson. However… if you try to fight the previous fight while a ferocious wolf is growling right next to you, you'll both end up getting eaten."

“First of all, we need to join forces?”

“That’s only natural.”

“One small group.”

Jegal Woo said with a sigh.

"It's not that we don't want to join forces. We're not that stupid. But if we form an alliance this clumsily, we'll ultimately have to follow the orders of the new investigator."

“Is it a pride problem?”

“It’s a question of practicality.”

Zhuge Liang was resolute.

"We've already been through war. And we've vividly experienced the discrimination faced by those who are friendly with the new investigation and those who aren't."

"hmm……."

"Think about it. If the Jeongmu Alliance was a just and humane organization, why would the old guard be so eager to break free from its influence, and why would the Cheonuiyeon have been created?"

Wi Yeon-ho put his hand inside his mask and scratched his cheek.

They say you have to hear both sides of a story, and something unexpected was coming out.

"Please don't think that Cheon Ui-ryeon and the old faction's desire to distance themselves from the Jeongmu Alliance is simply a power struggle. Of course, I acknowledge that Shin Gi-su and Kwon Geuk aren't bad people. But Shin Gi-su and the Jeongmu Alliance military leader Shin Gi-su are different people."

“Uh… I guess there is definitely that aspect to it.”

"I fully understand the significance of the Small Group's armed demonstration. I will report the situation to you as it is. However, Small Group, please understand one thing. We are not the dogs of the Political Alliance. However, if we give in like this, we will become the dogs of the Political Alliance."

Jegal Woo stretched out his hand and pointed downwards.

“Those are the kids.”

“…….”

"When the Demonic Cult invaded, Sacheon always served as a shield. If the Demonic Cult invades again, those children will be at the forefront and die. The Jeongmu Alliance will use that time to reorganize its system. Look, Sacheon is crumbling. Everyone, gather under the Jeongmu Alliance."

"hmm……."

"I admit it's not a bad strategy, strategically. But you must understand our position as sacrificial lambs. Whenever the Demonic Cult invades, Sacheon is always at the forefront, suffering the most damage. And there's no preparation whatsoever. In such a situation, does Sacheon martial arts circles banding together to devise a self-defense plan seem like a power struggle?"

“Ugh.”

Wi Yeon-ho scratched his head.

“I understand one thing.”

"yes?"

"Master said so. Everyone in the world has their own position, and that position is their own righteousness. It's okay to force your own righteousness on others, but if you believe your righteousness is absolutely right, you're no different from the devil."

“……So, Master, you are an open-minded person.”

“No. He was a completely closed-off person.”

"yes?"

"And yet, he was being forceful. When I asked if his words and actions were inconsistent, he said he was a man who could never make a mistake, so I should just shut up and follow him."

“…….”

"He's a man who'd be struck by lightning. Anyway, it's true that what he said isn't all that wrong. I hadn't given it much thought, but after hearing your words, I think I should give it some thought."

"please."

"hmm……."

Wi Yeon-ho nodded heavily.

'It's difficult.'

It started out as a simple matter. If the Zhuge family had been hostile to him, it could have been resolved quite simply. However, Zhuge Yu wanted to talk to him, and even managed to convince Wei Yanhu to some extent.

'That's why Jegal Se, Jegal Se, does it.'

Looking back, it seemed like this was the first time Wei Yanhu had been in the martial world and heard someone's words and his position was shaken.

“Then I have a suggestion.”

"yes?"

Wei Yanhu looked at Zhuge Yu with slightly cold eyes and said.

"Get out of this party affair. Then I'll accept the sincerity of the Zhuge family. Otherwise, I'll just think it's all just a sugarcoating."

Zhuge Yu sighed at Wei Yanhu's firm words.