Chronicles of the Lazy Sovereign Chapter 556

#556

Taejonbirok Volume 23, Episode 6

Chapter 124: Lazy, Late (1)

“Are you a member of the Political Alliance?”

“It wasn’t all about the political alliance.”

The Gwanggu Shingae shook its head.

“They were after the same thing.”

“Same thing?”

“Yes. Just as the Gwanghwimujeon targeted their main group with a small group, weren’t they also aiming for the same thing?”

“That’s a bit…….”

The Gwanggu Shingae scratched its head. Saga tilted its head in confusion at its reaction.

“Is there anything else?”

"That's… well, I don't know how to explain this. I don't know about anything else, but it's clear that the idea of attacking the main group wasn't part of the Demonic Cult's plans."

"yes?"

Saga's eyes widened.

If you listen to Gwanggu Shingae's words, it seems clear that the bishops struck the main temple, but what does it mean to say that they had no such intention?

“What are you talking about…….”

Gwanggu Shingae sighed.

"So, I'm not even sure if they intended to infiltrate the Central Plains in the first place. And even if they did intend to, the main group wasn't particularly interested."

“How do you know that?”

“That was the route of advance.”

"hmm."

Saga, who didn't quite understand what he was saying but decided it wasn't a particularly important issue, asked something else.

“Then why did they come to the main office?”

“Well, I came here to attack the main unit.”

“……You said you didn’t intend to do that?”

“So what that means is….”

Gwanggu Shingae licked his lips and continued speaking. His expression was filled with an unmistakable sense of trepidation.

"It seems the Demonic Cult originally had no intention of targeting the main cult. Just like us, for them, the main cult was a place to force their way in and plant their flag. It wasn't a place to raid in that way."

"then?"

"But you saw it. You saw rats sneaking into their headquarters."

"omg……."

Saga opened his mouth.

What does that mean?

"no way?"

Gwanggu Shingae smiled shyly.

"Everything in this world has a backlash. That guy Wei Yanho had a brilliant idea, but it's not something he can do just because he's Wei Yanho."

“I see, I see.”

"yes."

Gwanggu Shingae smiled awkwardly.

"The intentions were good, the intentions were good. And, well, the results weren't bad either. That's a remarkable achievement."

“But… so you can do the same thing in the Demonic Cult.”

"I'm not sure. I can't talk to them and ask them why they did that. I can only guess based on the circumstances. My guess is that the main group and the bishops were moving together before word got out that Wi Yeon-ho was stirring up trouble in the main group."

“In theory…….”

“Yeah, that’s right. But there was one guy who got a kick out of hearing that there were rats running wild in the rear.”

"But I can't understand why the bishops would go to such extreme lengths. They're not driven by a strong sense of justice, nor are they fundamentalists willing to sacrifice themselves to revive the Demonic Cult."

“It’s possible if the person who thought of it and the person who gave the order are different.”

“…….”

Saga had no choice but to nod.

Well, if it's 'that', then it's entirely possible.

He treated all the bishops of the Demonic Cult like slaves. He was a man truly worthy of the name "Demon."

“Then all of that is…….”

Gwanggu Shingae smiled awkwardly.

“In fact, am I not the one who chooses Wei Yanhu as the root of all evil?”

“Yes.”

“If lightning strikes, it’s Wei Yanho’s fault. If a flood comes, it’s Wei Yanho’s fault. Even if the dog next door suddenly dies, it’s Wei Yanho’s fault.”

“……No, not to that extent…….”

At this level, it's hard to even call it ill-feeling. Isn't it on the level of mortal enemies?

"Even I, for one, find it a bit odd to say this was Wei Yanho's fault. He did the best he could under the circumstances."

“That’s true.”

“Well, what should I say… Yeah, that's all I can say. I was just incredibly unlucky.”

It was a defense of the Gwanggu Shingae that is not often heard.

'It's amazing when you think about it.'

Throughout this long story, Gwanggu Shingae never once defended Gwanghuimujon. Rather, he criticized Wei Yanhu, even at seemingly understandable points, spiting out insults.

Even if nothing else, the saga clearly understood that the friendship between Gwanghwimujeon and Gwanggushin-gae, as told to the world, was a blatant lie. As evidenced by Gwanghwimujeon's defense of Gwanghwimujeon, it couldn't be blamed on Gwanghwimujeon.

"That's just how he is. Accidents happen wherever he goes. It's just that he's like that, so the accidents happened. If he hadn't been there, the accidents might not have happened… But you never know what's going on in the world."

"yes."

Saga nodded as if he understood.

“So what happened to the main unit?”

“This is the main office…….”

Gwanggu Shingae sighed deeply as if he found this story too awkward.

"Actually, just hearing the word 'main unit' makes you feel like you're in an iron fortress. It feels like there are experts swarming inside, and there's something hidden there."

“Yes.”

"But that's not true. Who would keep their troops stationed at their headquarters when war broke out? War is about conscripting anyone, old or young, as long as they have the strength to wield a spear."

“……That’s true too.”

“So what would have happened at the headquarters?”

"uh……."

Saga came to know what the Gwanggu Shingae wanted to say.

“Mujugongsan?”

“It was completely empty.”

The thought of Gwanggu Shingae made him tremble with disgust.

"Well, that was fitting. If things had gone their way, the new investigator would have been buried there."

“That’s definitely true.”

“Do you know what happened after this?”

"Yes. So that's what happened after the Battle of Luoyang. At the time, the location of the Demonic Cult's main force was completely unknown. It seemed like, despite the name "Battle of Nanyang," the movements of its troops were unknown…"

"It wasn't a great battle. It was just symbolic. Because this was the first battle in this war where he made a name for himself."

"indeed."

“But, what should I say…….”

"yes?"

Gwanggu Shingae smiled awkwardly.

“I wish I had gone a little faster. I was tired at the time.”

“…….”

The Gwanggu Shingae avoided Saga's eyes.

* * *

It collapsed.

I can clearly see outside the window. The main gate of the Jeongmu Alliance has collapsed.

The new detective clenched his fist at the sight.

'Is it a blow?'

The main gate, as solid as a castle wall, collapsed in a single blow. The significance of this sight is all too clear. Even in the world of martial arts, few people could create such a gate with a single blow.

That means… … .

'You're late.'

A deep sense of despair gripped the investigator's ankles.

It wasn't the despair that came from seeing those who couldn't handle it entering the main gate. It was the fact that they were playing into his hands that made the investigation unbearable.

There are not many.

Just five.

But those five were too many for the current headquarters to handle. No, could they even handle one?

“Sir!”

An urgent voice is heard. He is waiting for orders.

The new detective turned his head. The eyes of those looking at him showed trust.

It's a desperate situation, but I have faith that Shin Gi-su will definitely have a solution.

That faith is full in his eyes.

'It hurts.'

Those eyes stabbed Shin Gi-su with unparalleled sharpness.

What should I say?

I didn't expect this either?

So what can I do?

Run away right now?

No words will do any good.

Their fate was no longer in their control. Depending on how they moved, a different path would unfold.

The detective raised his hand and stroked his beard.

What should he do now?

It's so obvious.

“Eternal.”

“Yes, sir!”

“Lead the remaining men and escape to join the leader.”

“What about you, sir?”

“You know, right?”

“…….”

Yeong-jon nodded quietly.

“Instructions.”

"They are different from the past. They strike without hesitation. So don't try to fight them off. They are beyond the power of the Eternal Lord. After joining forces with the leader, unite with the Four Heavenly Martial Arts Faction as quickly as possible. Delegate military duties to the Zhuge Liang family."

"All right."

“Good luck.”

“……I wish you good luck.”

When the Eternal One turned around, everyone followed him.

Steps without hesitation, a parting without a squeak.

This is the result of countless lessons and lessons on what to do when something like this happens. But it's impossible to be emotionless.

Ding.

The sound of blood dripping from someone's tightly clenched fist onto the floor was clearly audible. But Shin Gi-su didn't bother to look away.

“Shall we go?”

Now it's time to wrap things up.

The new investigator leaped out the narrow window. He landed proudly on the ground like a crane, his arms spread wide as he looked at the mines before him.

“I see some happy people.”

The man in the lead laughed strangely after seeing the new investigation.

“You little rat, I thought you’d run away like crazy, but you showed yourself so well.”

"That's a sad thing to say. I've never run away from you. You just never reach where I am."

“I remember you always running away as soon as you could reach me.”

“Isn’t that it?”

“I admit it. But I think I’ve reached it now.”

“Should I congratulate you, Death Demon?”

The one called Samara chuckled.

"If you're offering congratulations, I'll gratefully accept them. How could I refuse to accept them, given that they're congratulations from the world's greatest investigator?"

The new detective smiled bitterly.

“I am deeply touched that you think so highly of this old man.”

“You have to rate it highly.”

Sima said firmly.

Anyone who has lived through the last war would crave your flesh. The fact that you have left behind such a deep hatred is proof that you are a greater obstacle to the faith than anyone else. If I could cut off your head, I wouldn't hesitate to sacrifice not a thousand, but ten thousand followers."

“That’s an exaggerated assessment.”

“It is up to me to decide.”

Sama chuckled and took a step forward.

"Isn't it a joyous thing to have cut off the head of such a mysterious investigator without any sacrifice? There can be no greater firework than this signaling the rise of the religion."

“Look here, sir.”

The new detective waved his hand and said.

“You said it.”

“……What?”

"You're saying I've been running away so well? I could escape from you even now. My strength may not be yours, but my feet are as strong as yours. Don't you understand?"

Sima's eyebrows narrowed.

“So what are you trying to say?”

“Cut my throat.”

"……hmm?"

The new detective spoke with a voice that did not waver at all.

“But don’t touch the others. That’s my condition.”