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Episode 1012. He caught me today. (2)
Kuung!
Another inspector fell to the floor with a thud.
Namgung Do-wi slowly opened his tightly shut eyes and counted the people lying on the floor.
‘One, two, three… … . Six… … .’
Exactly six.
The number six is a number that proves the weakness of the Namgung family, but it is also a number that symbolizes Namgung’s tenacity as he cannot accept the result and continues to run forward even after clearly seeing the four brothers’ heads explode and faint.
To put it simply, there were six people with great guts who shouted, “I cannot accept this result,” ran out, and then passed out with their heads broken.
I’m talking about that Dangsoso’s sword.
‘I don’t know.’
Should I laugh or should I cry?
Thanks to Dang So-so’s cool-headedness in disciplining Namgung Se-ga’s inspectors, his choice was proven to be absolutely right. There was no way to prove it more conclusively.
‘But is this really something to be happy about?’
How should we interpret the sight of Namgung Se-ga’s swordsmen being swept away like fallen leaves by Dang So-so, who had only been practicing swordsmanship for a few years?
Namgung Do-wi glanced back.
The Namgung Se-ga inspectors looked as if they had seen a ghost.
Shock, disbelief, and horror. He was staring at the fallen people with complex expressions mixed together.
And then.
Clap clap clap.
Someone stepped forward and clapped lightly.
“Okay, I think this is enough for a friendly sparring match, so let’s wrap it up here. It’s just a match, so don’t be obsessed with the outcome…”
Baekcheon quickly stepped forward to resolve the situation with an awkward expression. Namgung Do-wi felt indescribable gratitude and regret at the same time as he looked at him.
Because it was a tearful effort to somehow save the last bit of reputation of the Namgung family.
but…….
“Just a moment, Sasauk.”
“Sosoya. Stop it now……”
“I still have something to say. This will only take a moment.”
“……okay.”
Baekcheon, who was eventually pushed back by Dang Soso, lowered her head and stepped aside. She took a step forward and glanced at the Namgung Se family’s inspectors.
No one… …. Even Namgung Do-wi avoided meeting those eyes and looked away.
“You guys.”
“…….”
“The executioner said he would personally train you, but you kept complaining?”
“…….”
“What’s so great about you?”
The shoulders of the Namgung Se-ga inspectors trembled slightly. A sense of humiliation poured down on top of the already thick sense of defeat.
“Namgung Family? A prestigious family? Of course it’s great. Of course it’s great. But… did you create the name of the Namgung Family that you’re so proud of?”
“…….”
“Wake up.”
Dang So-so’s eyes, glaring at everyone, were cold.
The person who knows best how arrogant and proud those with the name of a famous family are is Dang So-so. If she had not been in a situation where she had no choice but to step back from the Dang family just because she was a woman, she might have grown up just like them.
“You are just children. Children who are nothing without the name Namgung Se-ga.”
At those words, Namgung Do-wi tightly closed his eyes. Even though he knew that it was not directed at him, his heart ached.
“It seems that Namgung Se-ga knows how to become stronger by wearing the shell of Namgung Se-ga. If people like you are to represent Namgung’s name, then the day when Namgung Se-ga’s name falls to the ground is not far off.”
“Sister!”
“……Isn’t that a bit harsh?”
“deep waters?”
Tang Xiaoxiao’s immediate rebuttal caused a sneer to appear on her lips.
“How can you say something like that even though I’ve only been learning swordsmanship for a few years and I’m still getting smashed by a sword?”
“…….”
The Namgung Se-ga’s inspectors closed their mouths again.
This was something that could not be defended with any words. Even if the most eloquent person in the world were brought in to defend him, he would have no choice but to keep his mouth shut and his eyes closed.
“Those who don’t even know the basics are just trying to show off.”
Dang So-so sneered coldly.
“If you really want to become strong, start from the basics again. There’s no way in this world that you’ll be able to defeat that noisy and ineffective swordsmanship.”
After she finished speaking, she turned around.
“…….”
Those who were sighing that the time of contempt was finally over heard her cold voice again.
“and.”
“…….”
“Thank you to our death penalty. But it was because he thought of you that he sent me out. If other people had come forward, you would have suffered a more miserable defeat.”
Those words were the final blow. Namgung Se, who had lost even the slightest chance of resistance, lowered his head. His eyes lost their light and his fingertips trembled pitifully.
Baekcheon, who had been quietly watching the pitiful sight, made a strange expression. At that moment, Jo-geol whispered to him.
“Over there, private tutor.”
“……why?”
“Isn’t this a total scam?”
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“…Be quiet.”
Baekcheon quietly brought his index finger to his lips.
“No. It’s a scam… “
Yun Jong silently reached out and grabbed Jo Geol’s snout.
“Be quiet, kid.”
“Ugh, ugh!”
Baekcheon looked at Namgung Se-ga with a prickly expression.
‘… … It’s a scam.’
If other people had come forward, it would have been even more devastating?
‘well…….’
Of course, if it was to the extent of Ohgeom, then that would not be wrong. However, if you were to say that Dangsoso was weak in the volcano, then that was not the case.
If we evaluate objectively, Tang Soso’s skills are now among the best in the Hwasan. Since she was young, she was favored by Tang Jun-ak and ate all kinds of elixirs like snacks, and she also had a history with Jasodan.
Among the disciples of the volcano, if we look at only their backgrounds, the one who is the oldest and second oldest is Dang So-so.
Besides, if other people had stepped forward, it might have been easier to deal with them, but it would have been difficult to create the appearance of them being suppressed by force like they are now.
If it weren’t for Dang So-so, who had been working hard to build a solid foundation for the past three years, then catching up with what was behind would be better than starting from the basics.
Just looking at the speed at which his skills improve, you will find yourself throwing down your sword and exclaiming, “What a dirty world, talent is everything!” However, when you see him actually training, you will find yourself picking up the sword one by one and saying, “That’s why his skills are improving.” That person is Dang Soso.
So this was a spectacle that only she could create.
‘Cheongmyeong must have sent Soso out because he wanted to create this picture.’
It is humiliating to be basically defeated by someone who learned the sword much later than you.
The shock was vividly expressed on the faces of the Namgung Se-ga inspectors. Looking at that amount, Baek-cheon felt proud of Dang So-so all over again.
Her status is that of the daughter of the head of the Sacheon Dang family, Dang Gun-ak.
Her existence is nothing less than a symbol of the exchange between the volcano and the Sacheondang family. Although she came to learn swordsmanship, few people would have criticized her if she had tried to skip training and live as a flower of exchange.
But Dang So-so threw away everything she had. She only wanted to be recognized as a judge. No one who didn’t see it from the side would know how desperate her efforts were.
And today it has finally been proven what those tearful efforts have accomplished.
At this very moment, Dang So-so can be proud of herself.
“Accidentoooooooo!”
Dang So-so suddenly arrived and grabbed Yu I-seol, who was watching this scene, and hung on.
“I did well! Right?”
Yui Seol’s expressionless body repeatedly tilted to the side and then back again.
Sosoya. You should think about how much stronger you are now than before… … . My back is going to break… … .
Even in the midst of all this, Yui Seol was truly amazing for maintaining a consistently expressionless face.
“……My elbow is still stiff.”
“Oh, really? I was worried.”
Dang So-so pretended to fold and unfold her arms.
“Strong lower body, more flexible arms.”
“Yes! I’ll keep that in mind!”
Dang So-so nodded her head seriously over and over again.
Baekcheon saw that sight and ended up laughing.
‘No, not just Soso.’
If it weren’t for Yu I-seol, who has been teaching Dang So-so continuously for the past three years, today’s scene wouldn’t have happened.
And then.
Cheongmyeong, who had been watching the situation from behind, stepped forward, staggering forward.
“Hmm.”
He captured everyone’s attention with just that short voice and looked at Namgung Se-ga with calm eyes.
“then.”
“…….”
“What more can I prove?”
When Cheongmyeong snickered, the faces of Namgung Se-ga’s swordsmen turned bright red. It was because they realized how funny their antics must have seemed to the Hwasan Swordsman.
Not only did the Volcanic Sword Association get destroyed, but even Dang So-so got destroyed.
“Let’s stop joking here.”
Cheongmyeong flicked his fingers.
“I’m not the kind of person who’s so idle that I would forcefully drag along people who don’t understand even when I tell them and don’t understand even when I show them through my actions.”
“coating…….”
“Decide on your plans by tomorrow morning.”
He cut the situation short, concise and clean.
“Starting tomorrow, I’m not going to do the trial training I’ve been doing until now, but real training. It’s probably going to be harder than it is now.”
“…….”
“Those of you who don’t like it, don’t come to practice starting tomorrow. I won’t catch you.”
Namgung Do-wi raised his head.
“Do, dojo! That’s……”
“You too, stand straight.”
Cheongmyeong said calmly.
“It’s too greedy to drag along even those who refuse to follow you. That only harms those who are truly motivated. If you really want to help the Namgung family, you should know how to cut out the rotten parts.”
A deep sigh escaped Namgung Do-wi’s mouth.
“……Understood, Dojo.”
Namgung Do-wi had no choice but to admit that Cheongmyeong’s words were right. With the same mindset as now, everyone would just end up repeating half-hearted training.
“Then until tomorrow……”
“Just one……”
At that moment, Cheongmyeong’s gaze slightly lowered at the voice that interrupted him. Namgung Dan, who had been lying on the floor, had raised his head and was looking at him.
“Can I ask you just one thing……?”
“Well, whatever.”
Namgung Dan, who got up from his seat while staggering, stared at Cheongmyeong and opened his mouth.
“……If we follow the training of the dojo……will we be able to become stronger?”
Cheongmyeong smiles faintly.
“Can you become stronger?”
“Yes. We……”
“Take it easy, you little bastards.”
Namgung Dan, who raised his head slightly in surprise, froze in place when he saw Cheongmyeong’s gaze.
Cheongmyeong glared sharply at Namgung Dan and growled.
“I’m the kind of person who kicks the butts of guys who want to do something, not the kind who comforts and soothes crying babies.”
Namgung Dan’s face quickly turned pale.
“I’ve given you enough leeway.”
“Do, dojo……”
“If you want to get stronger, you guys just try harder. Stop whining and asking me to do it for you.”
Namgung Dan clenched his fists. Cheongmyeong, who had been looking at him coldly, spoke to Namgung Dowi once again.
“Don’t force me.”
“…….”
“Let me decide my own path. Even if there are fewer people left, it will be better than just filling up the heads.”
Namgung Do-wi nodded.
“I’ll keep that in mind.”
After finishing speaking, Cheongmyeong turned around. Then, he pulled out the bottle of wine on his waist and walked away. The disciples of Ogeom and Hwasan followed him.
The Namgung Sega inspectors, left alone in the large courtyard, watched the backs of the Hwasanpa disciples moving away.