I Reincarnated as the Crazed Heir Chapter 66

Episode 66: To the Sword Palace

The situation was not good. The tomb was collapsing.

Still, I couldn’t take a step easily. The three characters of the name Macheonso that were thrown deep inside me had a considerable impact.

‘It is clear that Ma Cheon So stayed here at Mi In Bong. The zombies were created here, and the leader of the zombies, Jeok Gang Si, resented me.’

There was only one deducible answer.

Ma Cheon So was involved in the production of the zombies.

I would rather be an incompetent rascal. I thought he was a larva struggling in a spider’s web, but he was actually a parasite living on a human-faced spider.

‘You couldn’t have done it alone. You’re a piece of trash who doesn’t even have the ability to do that.’

Even at that time, there must have been people who took advantage of their status as a cult leader.

But I couldn’t figure it out easily. I felt suspicious everywhere. Where is this place? It’s a famous school called the End of the Devil.

The missing cult leader, the Blood Palace, the Sal Palace, the Poison Palace, the Presbyterian Church, whoever it was, it wouldn’t have been strange.

Even in the current situation, the most suspicious one is the Sword and Magic Sword.

Crunch, crunch. Roll!

The crumbs that had been falling like dust turned into rocks the size of a fist, and the vibrations became so strong that it was difficult to step.

“Little Leader-! It’s collapsing! Come out quickly!”

Danyarang’s voice echoed loudly in the swamp.

I looked at the red light district covered by the rubble once more and then flew away.

*Wow! Kwow! Kwow!

The huge door collapsed and the tomb disappeared into the fog.

If it weren’t for the iron door lying there, I wouldn’t have even known it was there.

“I almost died… … .”

The crew members who returned to the abandoned village sat down with a thud and let out a sigh. They were covered in ashes and dust, and it was a really shabby sight.

Still, their faces looked calm at the fact that no one had died and they had survived.

“You’ve experienced all sorts of things in life. I didn’t know there were such weirdos living here.”

Danjiho stuck out his tongue, still unable to believe what he had experienced. He didn’t try to reveal the identity of the zombie.

Rather, I would have decided that it would be better not to know until the end.

This was the same for everyone.

“But you still survived.”

“Yes, it was. Thanks to whom.”

Their gazes came at me burdensomely. I turned my head away without showing any reaction.

“If that kid hadn’t been a yakuza, would he have been defeated?”

Shigang, who had been observing the situation, changed the subject.

“greatness……!”

“Oh, no. That’s because the executioner didn’t have a sword… … .”

“There’s no need to be humble. If you hadn’t grabbed the bully from behind and thrown your sword, it would have been Yeokman who suffered.”

“Oh, thank you… … .”

“Great! I am the one who is grateful. Thank you.”

While I was dealing with the enemy, it seems like Yarang did his part up above. In the end, he did a good job of making a decision.

As the conversation continued with small laughter, Danbong suddenly stood up and spoke.

“But how did you manage to hold onto the zombie’s body? You’re too weak to do that.”

Everyone raised their eyebrows and looked at Yarang with suspicion.

“Idiot. The assassination squad should be the one to take care of that.”

“Kihyoooooo!”

The laughter filled the room once again with Danshikang’s remarks, leaning back.

“Well, more than anything else… … the cult leader… … .”

“You closed down in Cheonma-dong… … Is that it?”

Cheonma Shingong. Everyone seemed to have felt it even without saying anything.

“Don’t ask. It hurts.”

I changed the subject without confirming or denying anything.

The crew members must have noticed it too, as they exchanged glances a few times before nodding and changing the subject.

After that, each person’s boasts continued, and Yarang approached me quietly and asked me cautiously.

“Is it… over?”

“well.”

The tomb is gone, but the misty area stands firm as if nothing had happened.

Now there was only one answer.

The one who sent us here and took care of Miinbong.

The swordsman Danjeonghak.

I had to meet him.

I pushed away my complicated thoughts and stood up from my seat. Everyone stopped talking and followed suit.

The look in his eyes was clearly different from before. I smiled and spoke calmly.

“Let’s go back. To Geomdan Palace.”

“yes-!”

“yes-!”

* * *

Myunggyo Tobong Geomdan Palace Miinbong

The outpost at the entrance of Miinbong Peak was covered in blue cloaks, unlike usual, and was surrounded by a vast field of flowers.

With more than half of the military’s manpower being deployed, anyone who saw it would have thought a war had broken out.

There were that many of them, and their momentum was fierce.

The most striking of these was the one wearing a robe with black thread embroidered along the edges. It was the Sword Master Sun Tzu.

“Search everything. Whether it’s a body or something else. You must find it.”

At his direction, a warrior from the Blue Flower Bird with the character “靑” engraved on his chest and ten soldiers from the White Flower Bird paired up and went out to search everywhere.

Even though two days and a day had passed and there was still no news from the assassination squad, they came running in a hurry.

And all I knew was that the wind and mist flow changed irregularly, and many of those in the safe zone entered the mist zone on their own.

‘From the young master to the young leader… … This is going to turn the entire religious order upside down.’

A dark shadow fell over Sun Tzu’s face. This was not an ordinary matter. It was not a matter of simply worrying about their safety.

If this had spread, the entire Geomdan Palace could have been put in danger. Under the pretext of treason for assassinating the leader of the sect.

So he was prepared to take full responsibility if anything went wrong.

Taking off the swordsman’s uniform and putting on a fancy robe that he didn’t normally wear was also a display of determination.

“Found it!”

At that moment when I was making that determination, a shout from afar struck my mind and pierced my ears.

It’s come. Is it life or death? I swallowed my saliva and sweat formed on my clenched fists.

As I looked at the crossroads with a furrowed brow, the Qinghua Zhaoyuan twirled the flag in a large circle.

‘You’re alive… …!’

It was not a red flag, but a blue flag. I rubbed my eyes and looked again, but the blue flag was clear. Before I could feel relieved, a shabby group of people also appeared.

Danjiho, Danshikang, Dantaeyong. And Macheonso.

The missing assassination squad is returning to the outpost in triumph.

“under…….”

Only then did a sigh of sorrow escape Sun Tzu’s lips. He lowered his head slightly, looked down at his own ornate robe, and let out a sly laugh.

It seems like it’s not time to go yet. Even fatalism, which I never believed in, has begun to raise its head. I thought it was very fortunate.

“Daeju. All members of the assassination squad have returned.”

Finally, Danjiho, who had approached the area, reported.

Sun Tzu pursed his lips, wiped away his smile, and looked at the assassination squad with a cold gaze.

“Slaughter Team Leader Dan Ji-ho. You delayed your schedule at Miinbong without any report. You must know what that means, right? Do you have anything to say about it?”

The expression on the assassination squad’s face, which had been filled with joy, suddenly darkened as if mixed joy and sorrow.

He questioned me as soon as we met. Without even asking me what I had been through. I was filled with resentment.

But it was also a natural thing for Sun Tzu.

Most of the team was mobilized to find them, and the Geomdan Palace was almost put in a state of crisis.

So, the Mugeomdae were not so easy-going as to just hold each other’s hands and express their joy.

Danjiho also shook his head with an indifferent expression, as if he had expected it.

“No. It was my fault, so I will take responsibility.”

“promotion!”

Shouts rained down from behind, as if in defiance. But Danjiho was resolute, and Sunmu was certain of the project.

“… … From this moment on, the position of Jojang Danjiho is hereby removed. The entire slaughter team will be transferred to Baekbyeongjo until further notice. Do you understand, my lord?”

“i get it.”

Sun Tzu and Dan Jiho’s speech also changed. They faced each other in their original identities.

The assassination squad let out a sigh. They thought that the situation could not be helped any longer.

“It’s good that there is clear obedience to orders, but… … .”

At that moment, Ma Cheon-so, who had been silent, opened his mouth.

“The charge must be precise. Their crime is disobedience. The crime of daring to stop me, the leader of the sect.”

“… … What does that mean?”

The surroundings were abuzz. Danjiho tried to step forward, but Macheonso’s cold gaze made him keep his mouth shut.

“It was funny to see the fog and mist swaying around, so I tried to go inside, but they stopped me. How dare you talk to me.”

“You were trying to go in there? That’s a dangerous idea! No, more than that, I told you not to, so how could you go into the foggy area… .”

“You got to go in? I went in while they were asleep. But there was nothing special. I tried to go back, but since it was my first time, I got lost for a while. And then the guys started making a fuss and followed me. I was stupid and wandered around for a few days. Oh, I can add one more thing. The sin of incompetence.”

The audience froze at the shocking remark that followed. Were they being fooled by the cult leader’s rash opportunity?

Soon, the sparks of intense anger melted everything. Even though the gazes were not good, they were openly pouring out their murderous intent.

“No, shit. What the… … .”

When Danshikang opened his mouth as if he was dumbfounded, Taeyong raised his hand to stop him.

I don’t want to believe it, but it was his consideration. It was a shitty but thankful consideration to turn all the arrows on myself.

Now, they could no longer deny it. The cult leader was the real deal, beyond their ability to measure.

“Is that true?”

Sun Tzu’s question was directed at Danjiho. The honorifics were changed back to low. However, Danjiho did not respond and just stared at Ma Cheon-so.

As if they were having a secret conversation with each other.

“What are you doing? Without telling me the charges one by one.”

In the end, Danjiho couldn’t open his mouth, and Macheonso smiled and drove the wedge in.

Sun Tzu’s face became very frowning. How dare he act so arrogantly. Yi Ja truly thought that he was a man beyond recovery.

“… … Phew. The princess is looking for you. First, go to the palace. The assassination squad… … await orders.”

Sun Tzu began to walk ahead.

Ma Cheon-so responded to the jealous gaze with a sly smile and followed.

The assassination squad was speechless at the tangled situation. Although he wanted to protest something, Danjiho’s silence made him shut his mouth.

And so the journey that was like a midsummer night’s nightmare ended.

* * *

“Please wait inside.”

After finishing his report, the Sword Master Sun Wu came out of the training ground where he first met the Sword Demon and opened his mouth.

I looked around and it felt like a long time had passed even though only a few days had passed.

I returned from Miinbong and was torn apart by the assassination squad without even being able to properly say goodbye.

I thought it was better. I didn’t want to exchange awkward greetings. It’s better to be plain than sticky.

Besides, it was no longer their problem to interfere with. The beauty queen was something I had to continue on my own.

Squeak.

As I opened the door and entered the training hall, Geomma appeared to be sitting cross-legged, meditating.

I waited for him without saying a word. It wasn’t because I had free time. Rather, I had many things I wanted to ask him right away.

How much do you know about Miinbong? Why did you send me and the assassination squad there? How did Danya end up here?

Many questions were running through my head, but I chose to wait.

If the sword demon is behind the creation of the zombies and the use of the Heavenly Demon…

Perhaps the end of the journey could have been tied up in a blood clot.

“How was the beauty peak?”

Finally, Danjeonghak’s eyelids rose and a low voice rang out. Contrary to his words, a cold aura flowed through him.

“So-so.”

Sreung, I smiled bitterly and took out a sword hanging on one wall. Looking at the sharp blade, I could tell that it was a famous sword that had been struck thousands, tens of thousands of times by a great craftsman.

“I have been informed. Every action has consequences. Don’t you know that you can gain momentary pleasure and lose your life?”

I wonder. Is it your father’s concern, or is it the sophistry of the wicked Madou?

“Are you worried about me? I thought you wanted me to die.”

Ting! I snapped my fingers on the blade and a refreshing sound echoed in my ears.

When I turned around again, Danjeonghak was standing there with indifferent eyes, wondering when he had woken up.

“Did you see anything there?”

“Are you curious? Then why don’t you go and see for yourself? Or is there something I shouldn’t see?”

I threw a stone at the lakeside, but I couldn’t read anything from the expression on the swordsman’s face. Instead, he opened his mouth with a question.

“Wasn’t it the young sect leader who entered the fog zone? That time too. And this time too.”

Thud. A thunderclap rang in my head.

After all, he knows something.

“Did you know that I went to Miinbong Peak?”

“It seems like my memory hasn’t come back yet.”

“What does that mean?”

“That’s enough of the past story.”

“It may have passed for you, but for me, it’s still going on. Should I listen?”

“… … Go back. There is nothing more to talk about.”

Chukgaekryeong. Danjeonghak walked towards the door, sheathing his sword.

But what can I do? I have no intention of staying here any longer.

“I was waiting until you sat there and opened your eyes. I need to hear the answer now and get out of here.”

In response to my answer, Geomma drew his sword again and pointed its tip at me.

Then he gave the mountain king a tiger-like gaze and spoke in a deep voice.

“When a warrior wants to get an answer… … he must show the other person that he is worthy of it.”

The swordsman Danjeonghak. Lee Ja will never open his mouth. Just like a tiger and a deer cannot talk to each other. Until he acknowledges the other person, he will not say anything, whether it is a bolt from the blue or a joke.

So now was the time to throw down the gauntlet.

If he knows the secret of the beauty peak, he is no longer the father of the fiancée. He is the devil who will bring great chaos to the Central Plains.

“I think it will be enough.”

“… … Then please show me. Until then, you can neither hear the answer you want nor leave.”

“You’ll regret it.”

“I have no regrets about the sword.”

It is a truly outrageous statement that does not answer.

But it was well deserved.

The official ranking of the famous schools is 5th place.

He has already reached the pinnacle of excellence and is someone who would never lose to the ten best warriors in the world.

It was clear that if it had been my old self, I would have definitely lost.

“Go back and wait. I haven’t given you an answer yet.”

Danjeonghak turned his back coldly.

“That mouth… … .”

He turns around again. I say, holding back a smile and shaking off my sword.

“I will definitely open it. I promise.”