Chronicles of the Lazy Sovereign Chapter 610

#610

Taejonbirok Volume 25, Episode 10

Chapter 134: Encountering the Lazy (5)

“The Lord did not move.”

Baek Hoe-myeong's face hardened.

His defeat must have already reached the head of the household. It makes no sense for the head of the household to be unaware of the situation when the Cheonryu Sword heard the news and acted.

But why aren't you moving?

'At least an order.'

If you're not going to move and do something yourself, shouldn't you at least show Baek Hoe-myeong the way?

But why?

“Your Majesty…….”

Baek Hoe-myung, who was about to say something, clenched his jaw. After hesitating for a moment, he finally opened his mouth with a stern expression.

“Uncle.”

“Please speak.”

“I have absolutely no idea what the owner is thinking.”

This time, the Cheonryu Sword closed its mouth.

It was the same for him, who did not know the intentions of the head of the household.

It wasn't like that in the past.

In the past, the Cheonryu Sword clearly understood the family's anguish. He understood his suffering and sympathized with his pain. And it was he who supported him on his path.

But not anymore.

'older brother…….'

At some point, Gaju changed. He no longer felt the passion or drive of his past. At one point, sitting on a mat in the garden, he felt himself gradually losing energy.

What on earth could have made him like that?

Cheonryu Sword sighed deeply.

The moment people give up on conversation, they begin to rot. Even those trapped in their own stubbornness and prejudices are bound to engage in at least a minimal level of dialogue. But Gaju was now refusing to engage in conversation at all.

We talk, we discuss our thoughts, but we never reveal our innermost thoughts. So what kind of conversation can there be?

"It's war. It's a war that will wipe out everything that has happened and open a new era. Haven't we been preparing for this war for three hundred years?"

“Yes, that’s right.”

“But I just can’t understand why the head of the household isn’t directly involved in this war. Why on earth… why on earth isn’t the head of the household intervening?”

Baek Hoe-myeong's voice was filled with anger.

Even though he's a middle-aged man, the distinction between a head of household and a small head of household is clear. The power of their titles is distinct, but so is their actual authority.

This is clearly something that the head of the household should be doing, not him.

If not, he should have at least passed on the family's position. That way, the family would have a reason to remain silent.

But Gaju didn't do that.

While holding the position of head of the household, he left all his duties to Baek Hoe-myeong. Ultimately, Baek Hoe-myeong, who held only the position of head of the household, ended up struggling.

'Why on earth?'

The family he remembers is not like this.

He was a man more passionate and driven than anyone else. Even just a decade ago, it would have been unimaginable that the head of the household would not personally participate in the war he had prepared for his entire life.

"I am……."

“Sogaju.”

Cheonryu Sword cut off Baek Hoe-myeong's words.

“Yes, uncle.”

"I, too, cannot understand the Master's intentions. No one can possibly understand why he does this."

“…….”

“But that doesn’t mean that the owner is wrong.”

"yes?"

Baek Hoe-myeong looked at the Cheonryu Sword with a puzzled look.

"That's the way it is. From the perspective of small people, it seems pathetic and foolish. Isn't it only natural that a sparrow can't fathom the phoenix's intentions?"

“……Yes.”

“The Sogaju, the Gaju is great.”

Baek Hoe-myeong nodded.

Who can deny that?

If we were to select the greatest swordsman since the emergence of the Sword Emperor in the Ten Thousand Swords, it would naturally be the current head of the family. No, even including those before that, it would be the same.

If not for the Sword Emperor Baek Mu-han, no one would dare challenge his position as the head of the family. Not only as the head of the Ten Thousand Swords, but even as a warrior, he has reached a point where no higher heights can be reached.

There was no way they could have guessed the intentions of such a person. That was obvious, but…

I can't understand.

No matter how much I think about it, what I'm doing now doesn't make sense. Anyone who sees it would find it strange.

“Uncle, I…….”

“Sogaju.”

Once again, the Cheonryu Sword cut off Baek Hoe-myeong's words.

“How could I not know how the owner of Soga feels?”

“…….”

"I understand. I don't understand how frustrating and difficult it is. But isn't that the burden of the Sogaju?"

“……Yes.”

"Don't try to rely on the head of the household. Even if everyone else in the world does, you alone shouldn't. You will one day rise above the head of the household. It's impossible for the head of the household to support you for the rest of your life, is it?"

Baek Hoe-myeong nodded.

"Don't seek help. Try to take up the mantle of the head of the household yourself. It's too late for this old man. But it's not too late for the head of the household."

“That would be better for my younger brother.”

“That’s nonsense.”

The Cheonryu Sword was resolute.

"It's not because I'm the eldest son. Those children dare not reach the level of the Sogaju. As warriors, they may surpass the Sogaju. They may become even stronger in the future. But those children cannot become the heads of the families. The Baekga are not so easy-going as to hand over the position of head of the family to children who only know the authority of the position and do not truly grasp its weighty responsibility!"

Rather, Cheonryu Sword was getting angrier.

“Sogaju!”

"yes."

"Have confidence in yourself. You may think you're above the Sogaju clan by bloodline, but that's not true. If you weren't qualified, even if you were the eldest son and heir of the Baekga clan, you would never have ascended to the Sogaju clan's throne. The Sogaju clan is recognized by the clan head, me, and the other elders."

Baek Hoe-myeong's face became determined.

“I will keep that in mind, uncle.”

"Yes, that's enough. If there's anything you can't do with your current strength, I'll help you. I'm incompetent compared to the head of the household, but I can still help."

“What are you talking about? With your help, Uncle, there’s nothing I can’t do!”

“When you say that, I feel stronger.”

Cheonryu Geom sighed secretly as he watched Baek Hoe-myeong regain his strength.

‘It’s Wei Yan Ho… … .’

What was bothering Baek Hoe-myeong now was not the burden of the current situation.

Perhaps Baek Hoe-myeong himself is unaware of this, but his vision is currently clouded by his inferiority complex towards Wi Yeon-ho.

But Cheonryu Geom didn't want to criticize Baek Hoe-myeong.

It's not right to feel inferior to Wei Yanhu, but Wei Yanhu is too outstanding to be criticized.

'Why did heaven send such a monster into the world?'

This is something that even the Cheonryu Sword can't handle.

The moment he was defeated by Wei Yanhu, the despair felt by Cheonryu Geom was profound. Even Cheonryu Geom, who had endured countless hardships in life and had shed all his self-respect, suffered a blow so severe that it was difficult for him to recover.

But what about the despair felt by Baek Hoe-myeong, who still had his spirits alive?

It will be at a level that cannot be described in words.

“Sogaju.”

“Yes, uncle.”

“Wei Yanhu must be killed.”

“……I think so too.”

Baek Hoe-myeong ground his teeth.

Wi Yeon-ho.

Just hearing that name makes my teeth tremble. If it weren't for Wei Yanho, they would have plunged their swords into the main headquarters of the Jeongmu Alliance by now. If he hadn't constantly interfered with their work, the world of martial arts would have fallen into their hands by now.

“There are a few concerns.”

“What is it?”

"Facing Wei Yanho is no easy task. If we expend all our energy to defeat him, what will happen to the Demonic Cult…"

“Hmm.”

Cheonryu Sword also nodded.

They and the Demonic Cult were on the same boat, but not one body. They seemed to be on board a large vessel, guarding each other. The phrase "May-Dongju" (a confederacy of five moons) couldn't be more fitting.

If this war ends in their victory, they will inevitably face the Demonic Cult. If they sustain significant losses while defeating Wei Yanho, they may not be able to handle the challenge.

“Even so, it is something that must be done.”

"one……."

"Have you forgotten? The Wei Yan Lake has always stood in our way. Wherever we try to do something, the Wei Yan Lake is always there."

This was the thing that frustrated Baek Hoe-myeong the most. Wi Yeon-ho was always on the lookout for their work and interfering with it.

Sometimes, I thought they were going too far. How could Wei Yanho know about their activities and come looking for them? They tried so hard to hide the information!

"This isn't something that can be accomplished with human effort. Ultimately, Wei Yanhu must be seen as our adversary, sent from heaven."

“…….”

“If we don’t deal with Wei Yanhu now, we will ultimately be defeated.”

“To that extent.”

“It may be just the old man's delusion. But this anxiety won't go away.”

Cheonryu Sword spoke firmly.

"Even if Sogaju doesn't agree, I must go and kill Wi Yeon-ho. It's ridiculous to say something like this after asking for the order."

"How could I disagree? I trust your judgment, Uncle."

“Thank you.”

Cheonryu Sword turned his head.

“So where is Wi Yeon-ho now?”

“It seems like we’re headed towards Hapbi.”

“Combined?”

"yes."

“You have chosen a suitable place for a grave.”

The corners of Cheonryu Geom's mouth curled up.

Wei Yanho wouldn't even think anyone was targeting him right now. Those who have achieved complete victory don't prepare for the war that will follow.

At that time, a reversal is bound to occur.

Because a toast that starts early always invites trouble.

“Then let’s go kick that guy’s butt.”

“Yes, uncle.”

Baek Hoe-myeong quietly followed Cheonryu Geom, who was moving ahead.

Now that his uncle has arrived, Wei Yanhu will never be able to handle Baekgeomseong. This is the chance to finally end Wei Yanhu's tenacious life.

but…….

'Is that really true?'

Wei Yanhu always defied their expectations. By their calculations, Wei Yanhu should have died ten times over by now.

'It's not enough.'

Perfect power isn't enough. There must be something more. Something that can absolutely kill Wei Yanhu. A net so powerful that even the mighty dragon that sways the skies cannot escape!

Baek Hoe-myeong's eyes narrowed.

'I think it's a little early, but I guess there's nothing I can do about it.'

There's nothing more important to them now than killing Wei Yanhu. So, Baek Hoe-myeong must also make a decision.

Perhaps this moment will determine the direction of this war.

Baek Hoe-myeong clenched his fist.

"This is the last time, Wei Yanho. I will definitely end that tenacious life."

Baek Hoe-myeong walked out with a determined step.

Cheonryu Sword smiled without realizing it, feeling the momentum behind him.

'That's right.'

The Ten Thousand Swords were defeated.

But it won't end in defeat.

Wash away defeat with the neck of Wei Yanhu and achieve eternal victory.

“Let’s go.”

"yes!"

The sword began to move again.