Chronicles of the Lazy Sovereign Chapter 448

#448

Taejonbirok Volume 18, Episode 23

Chapter 102: The Lazy Runs In (3)

At Wi Jeong-han's words, everyone's eyes were focused on him.

And most of those gazes were filled with discontent.

Wei Zhenghan understands why he must attend this meeting. He, too, understands that the current situation extends beyond the party line. As representatives of the Political Alliance, he has ample authority to participate in the meeting.

I know that in my head.

Yet, the moment Wi Jeong-han opened his mouth, the impression couldn't be shaken that he was interfering with family affairs. It was impossible to completely abandon the pride of being a member of the Sacheondang family.

Although they didn't like it, they all tried hard to suppress their discontent.

Because the head of the household did not open his mouth, and because Dang Yong-min kept his mouth shut.

“Did you say there was something you wanted to ask?”

While it's true that the current position of the head of the household is problematic, he's still the head of the household. Especially with outsiders like him watching, he couldn't allow himself to be tarnished.

"yes."

Wi Jeong-han also showed the utmost courtesy to the dark king.

“If you have something to ask, you should ask.”

As soon as permission was granted, Wi Jeong-han immediately opened his mouth. In times like these, it's not a good idea to hesitate.

“I have a question for you, elders. Are you truly clueless?”

Dang Yong-min's face distorted.

“What do you mean by that?”

“That's exactly what it is. Do you really have no idea?”

“Listen, Wigaju!”

Although Dang Yong-min shouted harshly, Wi Jeong-han's cold expression did not soften.

“Are we hiding something now?”

“I didn’t mean it that way.”

“Then what…….”

“The incident has already occurred.”

Wi Jeong-han cut off Dang Yong-min's words.

"It's so clear and so vivid. It's become so undeniable."

Wi Jeong-han's words had weight.

Even Dang Yong-min had no choice but to listen to Wi Jeong-han's words.

"But even though the results are out, there's no cause. I don't think you're hiding anything. If things have gotten this far, hiding it isn't evil, it's foolishness. I don't believe the position of elder of the Sacheondang family is one that fools can ascend to. If that were the case, the Sacheondang family wouldn't have reached its current position."

“Khuh-huh.”

Dang Yong-min showed signs of discomfort.

"Things have gotten bigger than I thought. Anything this big must have a cause. Even the things I dismissed as trivial, and even the things I thought were nothing!"

Wi Jeong-han looked at each person in the room carefully.

"Everyone, please reconsider. Even the smallest thing is fine. If there's even the slightest doubt, whatever it is, we need to investigate again. Everyone knows how serious this situation has become."

“Before that…….”

Dangcheon-gun spoke firmly.

“Shouldn’t you also disclose what you know here?”

“…….”

"I summoned you, but I am the head of the Sacheondang family. I cannot tolerate you unilaterally providing only this information."

“In the midst of all this…….”

"It's especially so in these times. If it weren't for this, I might have thought of giving you a loan. But now, there's no future for me to repay the debt."

It was too chilling a statement to be called a reason.

So I can't help but understand.

“I don’t know anything.”

"Then let's change the subject. Even if you're just guessing, just let it go. You have to show sincerity first before we can respond, right? I don't want to see you pretending to have uncovered everything after we've said everything here."

The current Dangcheon-gun was the undisputed head of the Dang family. Although he had summoned Wei Zhenghan himself, his determination to never allow the Dang family to suffer any harm was palpable.

It was impossible to gain any benefit by hiding something in front of such a Dangcheon-gun.

Wi Jeong-han had no choice but to meekly reveal what he knew.

“I can’t stand up to you, Lord.”

Wi Jeong-han sighed deeply and opened his mouth.

“I believe the Demonic Cult is involved in what is happening now.”

“Let’s skip the obvious talk.”

Wi Jeong-han nodded.

“The symptoms of coin possession are identical to those of the Explosion Group.”

The atmosphere changed as soon as the word "Bombing Group" came up.

Some people nodded their heads as soon as the words came out, while others were shocked as if they had not expected it at all.

“The bomb squad…….”

Dangcheon-gun's reaction was neither. He muttered, as if he knew it was already happening, to further amplify the other elders' reactions.

“Bombing Group, Bombing Group… So, are you saying that our party conspired with the Demonic Cult to acquire the Bombing Group?”

“That won’t happen, will it?”

“I wish you could tell me for sure which one is missing?”

Wi Jeong-han looked at Dangcheon-gun quietly.

This is a fight for your life.

For a while, they were disguised as allies, but the moment they realized that their family was in danger, Dangcheon-gun returned to his true form as the Dark King.

If that's the case, I can't give you any leeway. There's a lot at stake here, too.

“Even if the Tang family had joined hands with the Demonic Cult, it’s unlikely they would have done something foolish like experimenting with the Explosion Group on their descendants.”

“Wi-ga-ju!”

“It’s just an assumption.”

Dangcheon-gun's eyes grew fierce. Even in a family, there are things you can say and things you can't.

“This is a party song.”

"Yes. And it's also a martial arts world. Don't forget. This isn't just the Tang family's business anymore. If you're concerned about saving face, you'll end up missing out."

"That's our decision. It's not for the Wei family to dictate what we do. Even if it means losing face and ruining our family, it's entirely up to the Tang family to decide!"

"no."

Wi Jeong-han shook his head firmly.

"If the repercussions of this incident were to end with the Tang family, then so be it. But this isn't a problem that ends with the Tang family. With the safety of the Central Plains at stake, I have no intention of considering the Tang family's reputation."

“Listen, Wigaju!”

Wi Jeong-han turned his head without answering and looked at Dangcheon-gun.

"Everyone knows you came as a messenger from the Jeongmu Alliance. But even if you were Kwon Geuk, we can't speak of it that way within the party."

“Don’t be mistaken, Your Majesty.”

“……What did you just say?”

The dark king was taken aback by the fierce words of the wise man.

"Right now, I'm not here as a messenger of the Jeongmu Alliance. I'm here as a fellow practitioner of martial arts. Even if I withdraw from the Jeongmu Alliance, my position won't change at all. If it means preventing this terrible situation from spreading throughout the Central Plains, I'm willing to risk siding with the Tang family."

“Is that the answer to the question?”

“No. That is the answer of the wise man.”

Dangcheon-gun was unable to say anything.

'It's the Jeonghyeop sword.'

He remembers.

And the elders will remember too.

Although he's become much more rounded over time, he's still a true sage. He's a madman who would cut down even his own allies without hesitation if it meant establishing a compromise. That's exactly what he is.

Anyone who remembers how that nickname came to be can't help but frown.

The former Jeonghyeop Swordsman was a man who rose to fame solely on his bloodline, without any real merit. That's why his negotiations were ridiculed.

But what about the current Jeonghyeop sword?

Who can laugh at the current Cheng Xiu Jian?

'Things have changed so much.'

The talk of throwing off the protection of the Jeongmu Alliance didn't sound like mere boasting. Dangcheon-gun bit his lip slightly.

'That Guangdong country bumpkin has grown up a lot.'

Even the name "Sacheondangga" couldn't suppress Wei Zhenghan. In the past, the Guangdong Wei family was a small family known only in Guangdong, but under the generations of Wei Zhenghan and Wei Yanhao, its status soared.

In particular, Wei Yanho was a problem.

Wei Yanhu's current position in the martial arts world is immense, but his future position is unpredictable. How could anyone possibly manage someone who, at such a young age, aspires to be the greatest in the world?

It's not simply a matter of reputation. Even that was unmanageable, and he was unilaterally beaten. Even if the entire party steps forward, it's hard to believe they can be decisively subdued.

In this situation, you ignore and threaten the righteous?

'It's impossible.'

Dangcheon-gun had no choice but to keep his mouth shut.

Wi Jeong-han looked around at everyone with cold eyes.

"I don't want to fight with the party right now. Resolving this issue is a pressing matter for the party as well. Please cooperate. We must resolve this."

“Hmm.”

As Dangcheon-gun began to groan, Dangpyeong, who had been observing the situation, stepped forward.

“Listen, Wigaju.”

“Yes, Elder.”

"I know what you mean. But think about it. It's our children who are suffering right now. Unless we're crazy, would we hide the cause of their suffering?"

“It’s not that I’m hiding it. It’s that I missed it.”

"one……."

“Elder, the situation is serious.”

“Of course I know. The situation is….”

"No. It's more serious than you think. Are you sure you don't know?"

"hmm?"

Wi Jeong-han said with a stern face.

"Those who had their first seizures were easily subdued by the party. But those who had their second seizures were different. If it weren't for my son, they wouldn't have been so easily subdued. Do you understand what this means?"

Dangcheon-gun answered with a stern face.

“Are you saying that the symptoms get worse the more seizures you have?”

"no."

Wi Jeong-han shook his head.

"then?"

"Those with strong martial arts skills are the ones who have the last word. What does that mean?…"

Wi Jeong-han looked around. The faces of those who understood the meaning of his words turned pale.

"It may not be over yet. And the next attacks will be even stronger than the one that struck this time. The elite and elders of the Tang family are also not immune. What if, in the one in a thousand, ten thousand, ten thousand chance, everyone here suffers the same symptoms?"

Gulp.

A sound of saliva being swallowed was heard from somewhere.

The party was shattered by the mere seizures of children. But how could we stop them if those incomparably powerful individuals were to have seizures?

Unthinkable things began to occur in the elders' minds.

"If time passes without identifying the cause, the worst thing imaginable could happen. The Tang family might even have to end its long history."

A cold silence flowed.

Thanks to the righteousness, those who had a clear understanding of the situation spoke out.

“Then what should we do?”

"Please let me know. Even the smallest thing! Even the slightest doubt! Let's figure it out together."

It was the moment when Wi Jeong-han took the initiative in Sacheondangga.