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Taejonbirok Volume 20, Episode 20
Chapter 111: The Sluggard, Trembling (5)
“The sword is not the problem.”
It seemed like it wasn't Wei Yanho but others who were taking the situation seriously. The Cheon Iryeon leaders, in particular, looked as if they'd seen a ghost.
The one who stepped forward was Dangcheon-gun.
“Is everything you said true?”
“Do I really need to lie?”
“The Thousand-Ryu Sword. Do you admit it?”
Cheonryu Sword did not answer.
'What is this?'
Dangcheongun couldn't accept this situation. Of course, he knew Baekgeomseong was plotting something behind the scenes. Everyone knew. Hadn't he already shown signs of it in Hwasan?
But it's a demonic cult.
There's a limit to plotting. Colluding with the Demonic Cult is a crossover. From their perspective, Baekgeomseong is a neighbor on bad terms, but the Demonic Cult is an external enemy.
Wasn't it always taboo to involve foreigners? And especially since the Demonic Cult is usually foreign.
“Answer me! Do you admit it?”
Cheonryu Sword quietly turned his head and looked at Dangcheon-gun.
“If that’s the case, what will you do?”
“Is it time to joke around now?”
“Hmm? Does this sound like a joke to you?”
Cheonryu Sword smiled softly.
"No matter how out of it I am, I wouldn't joke around in a situation like this. Let me ask again: what would you do if I did?"
“Cheonryu Sword.”
Dangcheon-gun's eyes grew cold.
“This is a party song.”
Everything was contained in that one word.
“That’s a scary thing to say.”
But Cheonryu Sword didn't seem particularly afraid, just whined.
Is it absolute confidence in one's own inaction? Or is it?
“How is it?”
Cheonryu Geom asked Wi Yeon-ho.
"If you hadn't said that, you would have died alone. But now, I have no choice but to kill everyone here. Reckless words and actions always invite trouble."
“Hey, it’s not reckless words or actions that cause trouble.”
Cheonryu Sword opened his eyes wide.
“No?”
"Yes. It's the bad guys who cause trouble. Those who kill someone for saying the right thing are the bad guys. It's not the person who said the right thing who's the bad guy. Strangely enough, bad guys tend to shift the blame for their own mistakes onto others."
"her……."
Cheonryu Sword laughed as if he had nothing to say.
“That’s not wrong.”
"It's a bad habit to dismiss what I said as incorrect. It's just that what I said was right."
“…….”
"You might feel better shifting the blame like that, but look at reality. You're just a traitor who's joined forces with the Demonic Cult, a piece of trash that's difficult to recycle. It's funny how you act so optimistic and optimistic. In reality, you're just a piece of trash, brimming with desire and committing unacceptable acts."
Cheonryu Geom's face hardened.
It's an undeniable statement. But I never thought I'd hear it in person.
“I wish your sword were as sharp as your mouth.”
"Don't worry. It'll be ten times sharper. I'm actually worried about you, sir. A sword that's strayed from the path of the unmanned can't possibly be sharp."
“……I don’t think you need to worry about that.”
Cheonryu Geom lifted his long sword and grabbed the sword's handle.
“I have never disappointed anyone with a sword in my life.”
"Today will be your first time. Don't worry. I'll take it easy for you."
"bloke!"
Cheonryu Sword was ready to draw his sword at any moment, but Dangcheon-gun did not allow it.
"Are you thinking of just having fun with your arms? Cheonryu Sword. If that's the case, then you're disrespecting the Tang family too much."
Cheonryu Sword looked around.
Before they knew it, the Tang family's armed forces had widened their encirclement, demonstrating their determination not to let them go.
“You want to interfere in the unmanned battle?”
"It's a match without anyone. With the Demonic Cult involved, we can't afford such frivolous talk. I'll let you have the match later. If the investigation reveals you have no ties to the Demonic Cult. But not now."
“Hahaha.”
Cheonryu Sword took his hand off the sword hilt.
It was a slightly resigned gesture, but no one dared to rush towards the Cheonryu Sword and subdue him.
“It seems like people need to gain a reputation.”
Wi Yeon-ho also agreed with that statement.
“It would be convenient if you had it.”
"Yes. You're right. I never thought the rascals of the Tang family would dare to persecute me. If I'd known this would happen, I would have built up my reputation."
Dangcheon-gun gritted his teeth, unable to bear the aging process.
“……What the heck?”
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No matter how much he's called the Heavenly Sword, calling him a scapegoat in the Tang family's belly is unforgivable. Even if he's innocent, it's not something he can forgive. No, at this very moment, a new crime has arisen. If the Heavenly Sword is released without being condemned, the Tang family, already in ruins, will suffer irreparable damage.
“I wonder where that confidence comes from.”
“Confidence?”
Cheonryu Sword tapped the sword hanging on his waist.
“Isn’t the confidence of a person born from skill?”
"Skill. Then that's arrogance. Do you think you can handle everyone here alone?"
“That’s right.”
Cheonryu Sword raised his head and looked around.
“It might be possible, though.”
“…….”
"Don't worry. I'm not one for taking chances. I could fight alone and run away, but isn't a blind sword fair to everyone?"
"A blind sword. It seems it has never been hit by a weapon with eyes."
“Haha. Listen, Danggaju.”
Cheonryu Sword laughed cheerfully.
“How can someone like you be sitting in the position of the head of the household?”
“……What?”
"Isn't the position of head of a family supposed to lead a family? Someone who has eyes but cannot see, and a brain but cannot think, has ascended to the weighty position of head of a family. Isn't that why the family is so stagnant?"
"this……."
Tang Cheon-gun tried to get angry, but Cheonryu-geom did not listen to him.
"If someone's acting strangely, think about the reason behind it. There aren't only people in this world who are more stupid than you. Listen, Danggaju. Shouldn't you first consider why I'm acting so brazenly here?"
Dangcheon-gun kept his mouth shut.
"It's one of two things. Either I'm strong enough to destroy the Tang family alone. Or I don't need to destroy it alone. Which do you think?"
As soon as Cheonryu Sword finished speaking, a bitter smile appeared on his face.
And the meaning of that smile soon became clear.
“Uh, over there?”
The gazes of the people were focused on one place.
High wall.
A wall worthy of the name Dangga.
People in pure white uniforms were jumping up the outer wall, which was so high that it felt a bit closed off, and therefore more romantic.
"this!"
Dangcheon-gun clenched his fist.
'How did you get here?'
Zhuge Yan also had a puzzled expression on his face.
'I was caught off guard.'
Because I couldn't even imagine it.
The demonic cult is on the move. The implication was simple: we must sort out the complex web of ties and focus all our efforts on opposing the demonic cult.
Isn't Zhuge Yan's current reason for gathering people around Wei Yanhu ultimately to counter the Demonic Cult? Because his rift with the Zhengwu Alliance is so deep, he's using Wei Yanhu as a buffer zone to build solidarity.
But in this situation, an internal enemy arises?
It is something that cannot happen and should not happen.
'But you were aiming for that?'
If unseen warriors were to invade Sacheon, those who normally wouldn't see them would become wary. However, the mere fact that the Demonic Cult was active gave meaning to all their movements. Sacheon has always been a battleground against the Demonic Cult. It's no wonder that these fiery warriors would head there.
'No matter what… … .'
At that moment, Jang-il ground his teeth.
“They pushed those beggars in so they couldn’t move. It was really bad.”
"eww……."
Zhuge Yan groaned.
Open.
All problems are being resolved. The Cheon Il-ryeon has the characteristics of a federation. However, unlike the Jeongmu Alliance, it lacks a strong central government. It is not in a position to create an intelligence organization using its own funds and personnel.
We were relying on Ga-bok and Hao-mun to fill that information gap. However, the recent suppression of Ga-bok by the Cheon-ui-ryeon has left a hole in our information.
That gap.
Baekgeomseong dug in through the slightest gap.
Everyone couldn't hide their bewilderment as they watched the pure white unmanned vehicles climbing up the outer wall one after another.
Baekgeomseong.
Kangho is the best.
How many people could maintain their composure when that White Sword Saint pointed his sword at them?
‘How could this be… … .’
Even Dangcheon-gun couldn't maintain composure. Even if the Demonic Cult had invaded, they wouldn't have panicked like this. They had the strongholds of Dangga-ta and Gigan.
But they pretended to be neighbors, and they passed through the traps they'd set, standing there. A fight where they threw down their swords and shields and started the fight was no match for the Baekgeomseong.
“Your Majesty.”
Zhuge Yan whispered softly.
"Just stay calm. They're not as numerous as you think. They just seem to be."
“Hmm.”
"If you assess their strength objectively, it's not something we can't handle. Even in this situation, we can't bring a large army. And this is Sacheon."
“That’s right.”
It was not Tang Tianjun but Cheonryu Geom who answered Zhuge Yan's words.
Cheonryu Sword opened his mouth leisurely with a face full of leisure.
"If a battle breaks out, neither side will be safe. And perhaps the Tang family will win. But even if they do, that's all. The Tang family's name will fade into history."
Dangcheon-gun bit his lip.
It's a threat.
But it is reality.
As Zhuge Yan had said, it wasn't an opponent they couldn't defeat. However, if an all-out war were to break out, the Tang family would likely only survive. What if the Demonic Cult also invaded in that situation?
It's over.
No matter how much history and tradition a family boasted, if it fell to that level, it would not be able to preserve its name.
"That's why I didn't tell you. Back off. My goal is simple. If you just let me take Wi Yeon-ho's head, I'll back down. Wouldn't that be better for everyone?"
“I’m not feeling well.”
"You can't help it, can you? Sometimes, you have to sacrifice the cow for the greater good. Even if you were one of those few sacrifices, wouldn't you have to accept it?"
“No. I don’t like that kind of thing.”
Wi Yeon-ho chuckled.
"I'm sorry, but I don't have that kind of service spirit, so I have no intention of sacrificing myself for others. What's important is that I eat well and live well. What does it matter to others?"
“But you don’t have a choice, do you?”
“Why isn’t it there?”
Wi Yeon-ho shrugged.
“All you have to do is beat up the old man.”
Wi Yeon-ho stretched out his hand.
“Father, please give me a knife.”
Wi Jeonghan immediately threw the sword at his waist to Wi Yeonho. Wi Yeonho caught it and slowly drew it.
Slurp.
Wi Yeon-ho's eyes sank coldly as he looked at the drawn sword.
“You’d better be careful. You’ll soon discover just how terrifying the sword of the stomach is.”
It was the declaration of the Guangdong Wei family toward Baekgeomseong.