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Episode 1036. You’ll find out too. (1)
Baekcheon took a deep breath.
‘It’s the devil’.
My heart was pounding.
When I hear the two letters of the word “Magic”, memories of Bukhae naturally come to mind. The followers who could not be described as mad, and the bishop whose appearance was so intense that it made me question whether he was even human.
Baekcheon slowly clenched and unclenched his fist.
If you say you’re not afraid, you’re lying.
Those who have experienced the Demonic Cult know that the reason the two letters “Demonic Cult” are so fearful is not just because they are strong.
The fear and sense of alienation that comes from being human but dealing with something that isn’t human. It’s not easy to overcome that.
Of course, it was a path I had chosen myself, but when I actually crossed the river and went to face the Demonic Cult, I felt a chilling tension seep into my entire body.
“then.”
As expected, it was Jo Geul who spoke first.
“Can only the people here go?”
“……huh?”
At those words, Baekcheon checked the people around him again.
He, Yui Seol, Yun Jong, Jo Geol, Dang So So, and Hye Yeon. If you include Cheong Myeong, there are seven in total.
‘Seven… … .’
I felt it anew. How small this number is. Compared to that Sapaenyeon and the Demonic Cult, it would seem like a grain of sand.
but…….
‘What Cheongmyeong said is right.’
If the volcano all moves to Gangnam, it will be very difficult to escape even if an emergency occurs. Considering that that is the enemy’s territory, it is best to move with the minimum number of people.
“Cheongmyeong-ah.”
“huh?”
“… … How about Baeksang or Gwakhoe? There seem to be a few more that are worth taking along?”
There is a clear difference between the actions of those who are here now and those of the other disciples of the volcano. However, even among those who remain, there are those who have shown rapid development in their skills.
“no.”
But Cheongmyeong shook his head firmly as if there was nothing to think about.
“I won’t take you anymore.”
“… … Is that so?”
“Remember, Sassuk. This isn’t about going for an experience. This is about going to fight and win.”
“hmm.”
At that time, Cheongmyeong spoke calmly.
“You can’t be anxious if there aren’t people here yet. This battle isn’t one you can fight while protecting someone.”
Baekcheon looked at him for a moment and then nodded resolutely.
“i get it.”
Baekcheon turned his gaze to others.
“Those who are going to stay can stay… … .”
“Let’s stop talking nonsense and get going quickly, Sasauk.”
Baekcheon closed his mouth at Jo Geol’s words. Yun Jong hit Jo Geol on the back of the head and scolded him.
“What kind of habit is that, Inma, to a private tutor!”
“No… … That’s right, death penalty! Who would get away with this? That guy is doing well, but he always says something strange every once in a while.”
“That’s true.”
Huh? Yoon Jong-ah? What did you say?
“Let’s go.”
Yui Seol takes a step forward. Dang So So stands next to her as if it were natural, and Hye Yeon also steps forward as the class president.
“Amitabha. Although I am not a disciple of Hwasan… … .”
“No, let’s do it that way.”
“Let’s say you’re just getting started.”
“Monk, now even if I say I’m a Shaolin disciple, they won’t believe me.”
“… … .”
Hye-yeon coughed in vain, her face suddenly red.
“Anyway, I will join you. The people of Gangnam are suffering, so as a Buddhist, I must… … Yes. I can’t just stand here and watch.”
There was bitterness in his words. Everyone here understood the reason for the bitterness, so they did not bother to point it out.
“Then there are seven of them… … .”
“eight.”
Everyone’s attention turned to the voice that suddenly interrupted. Someone they knew very well was walking towards them.
“Let’s do eight.”
“Private school.”
Baekcheon couldn’t hide his bewildered expression as he watched the approaching sword with a big smile.
“I happened to see it unintentionally… … But still, it’s my business, so don’t scold me for spying.”
“How could that be?”
“I’m someone you can feel safe leaving alone. What do you think, Cheongmyeong? Am I someone who can fulfill that condition?”
Cheongmyeong frowned slightly.
“Your Majesty… … .”
“Let’s not say that we have to teach the children. We’re just going back, not to die, anyway.”
Ungeom smiled brightly once again.
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“This is not your business. It’s the volcano’s business.”
“… … .”
“It is impossible for a second disciple to lead a mission to jump into enemy territory. If I cannot go with you, I will use all my authority to oppose this.”
Cheongmyeong shook his head.
“You don’t have to do that. I would be honored if I could entrust my back to you.”
“Thank you.”
Ungeom nodded and looked at Hyeonjong.
“… … Black.”
“Don’t worry, Jang Moon-in.”
Ungeom said with a calm face.
“I will do whatever it takes to bring the children back alive.”
Hyunjong stared at him intently, nodded, and patted him on the shoulder.
“Please.”
“Please leave it to me.”
We can’t leave such a dangerous mission to children alone.
Of course, Hyunjong and Ungeom also know. These kids are strong enough that they don’t necessarily need Ungeom’s help.
But this is not a simple matter of inaction. What is important is not to leave this heavy burden to them alone. Whether strong or weak, they share the responsibility as the leaders of the sect.
“Private school.”
As Baekcheon opened his mouth, Ungeom grabbed his head with his one remaining hand and held it down.
“It’s not that I don’t trust you. It’s just that I’m worried that you’ll get frustrated waiting for me here.”
“Yes, private tutor.”
Baekcheon nodded. He also had no intention of showing off his pride. If he had Ungeom, his sense of stability would definitely change.
If Baekcheon-do is like this, then others must feel differently. No matter how hard he tries as the great disciple of Hwasan, he cannot fill his years of experience.
It was clear that having an adult from the temple with them would be a great comfort to everyone who set out on the journey.
“Then it’s eight.”
Ungeom smiled brightly at Baekcheon’s words.
“Well, I guess some people don’t think so.”
“yes?”
A clear voice was heard, as if it had been waiting.
“Please wait a moment.”
“huh?”
Everyone’s heads turned to one side. Namgung Do-wi, dressed in white military attire, was walking toward them.
“… … No, Lord Soga?”
Namgung Do-wi stood in front of Hyeonjong and Cheongmyeong and bowed deeply.
“Please take me too.”
“… … Cow’s milk.”
Hyunjong frowned without realizing it.
“It’s dangerous.”
“I know.”
“And don’t you know that now is not the time for Namgung Se-ga to take risks?”
“Yes. But… … .”
Namgung Do-wi looked straight at Hyeonjong.
“Isn’t that the same for volcanoes?”
Even King Hyeonjong could not easily answer those words.
In Namgung Se-ga, which is greater, Namgung Do-wi’s value or Hwa-san’s value? No one can easily say the former.
Hyeonjong looked back at Cheongmyeong with an embarrassed expression.
Cheongmyeong, who received that gaze, stared at Namgung Dowi with cold eyes.
“Let me ask you something.”
“yes.”
Namgung Do-wi nodded with a slightly nervous expression.
“Namgung lost his family.”
“… … .”
“We’ve lost the elders, so we’re in danger. If we lose the cattle ranch in this situation, it’s obvious how difficult the situation will be.”
Namgung Do-wi nodded heavily.
“Knowing that, isn’t heading to Gangnam just a petty self-satisfaction that avoids the responsibility that rests on your shoulders? As the head of the small family, no, as the head of the Namgung family, shouldn’t the safety of the family be your first priority?”
It was a very heavy question.
However, Namgung Do-wi answered calmly without avoiding Cheongmyeong’s gaze.
“I didn’t come here without hesitation, Dojo.”
There was already confidence on his face as he took a deep breath.
“So I thought about it. What would my father say if he were here?”
“… … .”
“It’s too easy to come to a conclusion. When you have enough time and don’t have to take a big hit, it’s not even a negotiation or anything.”
Namgung Do-wi speaks with a stern face.
“I want to restore the Namgung family to its former state. However, what I want to restore is not Namgung’s prosperity, but Namgung’s spirit.”
“… … Cow’s milk.”
Namgung Do-wi was deeply moved.
“So please give me a chance. I am Namgung, whose life was saved by the agreement of the volcano. So please at least do not deny me the opportunity to offer my own agreement. I beg you.”
When he said it like that, Cheongmyeong had no choice but to nod.
If possible, I would like to stop. I know the hardships of those left behind. But… … .
“Know one thing straight.”
“……what?”
“I’m not going to die. If you have the will to protect yourself, come back alive and tell me with your own mouth and with your own hands.”
Namgung Do-wi nodded with a determined expression.
“I will definitely do so.”
“If it becomes a burden, I’ll leave it behind. I don’t have the time to take care of you either.”
“I will follow you with the determination to die.”
Cheongmyeong nodded. Baekcheon took a deep breath and sorted it out.
“Then it’s nine.”
“No, it’s a fever.”
“huh?”
Baekcheon’s face was filled with doubt at Cheongmyeong’s unexpected words. There’s more?
“Come out.”
“… … .”
“Ah, come out quickly. There’s no time.”
“Ugh.”
After a while, the thickets along the riverside rustled with a faint groan. And then two figures emerged from within.
“… …The Green Forest King?”
“Oh, no. Your Majesty?”
Lim So-byeong looked as if he was going to die, and Dang Gun-ak coughed in vain with a red face as if embarrassed.
“No, Father! What are you doing there without any manners!”
When the surprised Dang So-so screamed, Dang Gun-ak covered his mouth with his hand and kept coughing in vain.
“I… I didn’t mean to be like this.”
“sure?”
The answer was given by Im So-byeong instead.
“No, all of a sudden, the riverside is overflowing with life, and I can hear the laughter of some unlucky bastard! How can I not come out and look?”
“… … Ah. I see.”
Everyone nodded in instantaneous understanding. Why were there so many people?
At that moment, Dang Gun-ak opened his mouth as if he was trying to quickly get out of this situation.
“By the way, is that tenth person talking about me?”
“no.”
Cheongmyeong shook his head firmly this time too.
“My lord, in case of an emergency here, you must open a way out.”
“That’s just for the leader… … .”
“There may be a situation where you need the help of the owner.”
Dang Gun-ak, who had been silently thinking about something for a moment, slowly nodded his head.
“I see what you mean.”
“yes.”
Dang Gun-ak raised his hand and patted Im So-byeong on the shoulder.
“Then take care on your way back.”
“……yes?”
“If it isn’t me, then it is you?”
“yes?”
“… … .”
“yes?”
Lim So-byeong, who was laughing as if to say, “What the hell are you talking about?” looked around. When his eyes met with Cheong-myeong’s, his already pale face turned blue.
“Oh, no, I’m a bookseller… …!”
“We need a bookworm there too.”
“I have to protect the green forest… … .”
“When you die, just about anyone will become the King of the Green Forest. That’s just how the Green Forest is.”
“No, that’s nonsense… … !”
“I think you forgot.”
Cheongmyeong chuckled.
“The Green Forest is now a Cheonwoo League.”
“… … .”
“If you have rights, you must also fulfill responsibilities. Don’t whine and just stick with me. Or tear up that contract.”
“What the heck… … .”
Lim So-byeong lowered his head with a face that seemed to have lost everything in the world. He realized that there was no way out.
“… … I thought something was going well. That’s how it is for me. Hey.”
Lim So-byeong, who had spat on the floor, pressed down on the crumpled coffin and came closer with a thud.
“A devilish human being.”
And he stood behind Cheongmyeong with his shoulders slumped.
“Everyone has a fever.”
The disciples of the volcano, Namgung Do-wi, and even Im So-byeong.
The number of exactly ten people was prepared.
It didn’t increase much from the originally expected seven, but it still felt different just by the fact that it became ten.
“then…….”
Cheongmyeong looked at everyone around him.
“Let’s go and kill those damn demonic bastards.”
Clear white teeth were revealed between the lips.