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Episode 1078. Next time, it’s your neck. (3)
It felt like my energy was going to flow back. It wasn’t because of the energy the two of them were giving off. Just the fact that the two of them were showing hostility towards each other, and just watching it from right next to me, made me feel like my energy was going to run wild.
The circumstances are different, and what they have is different. What they can do is also clearly different. But neither of them backs down an inch, as if it doesn’t matter.
The tension was taut, like a pulled thread.
What broke the terrible tension was a small sigh that came out of Jang Il-so’s mouth.
“under.”
Although it was a very faint sound, it was like a blade striking a taut thread.
The moment Cheongmyeong’s shoulders shook slightly, Jang Il-so took a step back.
A suffocating silence fell.
Jang Il-so calmly took a step back and looked at Cheongmyeong with an expression that could not hide his bewilderment.
“What… … .”
As he retreated, Cheongmyeong moved. This meant that his threats were not a bluff. If Jang Il-so had shown even the slightest sign of attacking, Cheongmyeong’s sword would have flown straight toward his neck.
Even in this situation, without the slightest hesitation.
“… … You’re really out of your mind.”
It was a remark that was either an exclamation or a criticism. No, maybe it was both. Cheongmyeong replied with a snort.
“I don’t think that’s something you should say.”
But Jang Il-so shook his head.
“No. It’s meaningful because I’m the one saying it. It’s rare for someone to admit to being crazy.”
“But this kid?”
Normally, the disciples of Hwasan would have either agreed with his words or refuted them, but now they couldn’t even open their mouths. That’s how heavy and sharp the confrontation between these two was.
And Baekcheon knew.
It is clear that Jang Il-so was the first to step back. However, in such a tightly entangled and entangled situation, stepping back is not something that can be done easily. Stepping back is no different from showing an opening.
Who would dare to show an opening in front of that clarity?
So, even though he stepped down, it was by no means a sign of weakness. Rather, it was a situation where Jang Il-so proved his guts.
‘This guy, that guy.’
It is too low-class and full of murder to be a fight between a dragon and a tiger.
For a human, it was a great fortune to witness this confrontation between the two right in front of him, but for a human, it was a great misfortune.
“Confirmation… … .”
Jang Il-so clicked his tongue leisurely. Then he smiled slightly twisted.
“Of course, I’m not the type of person who is reluctant to check things out myself… … but that depends on the opponent. I’m not a person who would dare risk my life against the world’s greatest swordsman, you know.”
“… … You’re talking nonsense.”
Qingming revealed this.
Everyone in the world knows that Jang Il-so is not a person who values his own life. And those who watch Jang Il-so here must know even more. The teasing that can be seen in his eyes is annoying.
But Jang Il-so raised both arms slightly as if he was surrendering and stepped back. There was no fear in his expression or his movements. Rather, there was mockery that was almost sincere everywhere.
“So, should we take our leave now?”
“Ryeo, Lord Yeonju!”
Ho Ga-myeong shouted in a very embarrassed voice. He knew that what Jang Il-so was saying just now did not mean that he would simply take a few steps back.
“I can’t let those guys go like this!”
Jang Il-so, who was faced with fierce opposition, sighed deeply and looked back at him.
“Gae-myung-ah.”
“That is not befitting of the Lord! That Hwasan Swordsman must be killed without any consideration for dignity! That guy must be… … .”
“Gae-myung-ah.”
At the second name called, Ho Ga-myeong closed his mouth. Jang Il-so’s voice was soft, without a hint of irritation. That was why he could not disobey even more.
Jang Il-so looked at Ho Ga-myeong and said with a sigh.
“I didn’t realize you were so ambitious.”
“……yes?”
“You wanted to kill me that much?”
“… … What, what is that… … .”
Ho Ga-myeong was greatly embarrassed. Jang Il-so looked at him and Cheong-myeong alternately as if he was very displeased.
“Don’t you know? The one whose life is being held in mortar right now is not the Volcanic Sword Association, but me.”
“……yes?”
When Hogamyeong asked what that meant, Jang Il-so looked back at Cheongmyeong without answering.
“Three hundred thousand. Maybe around that?”
When Cheongmyeong heard those words, a strange light appeared in his eyes.
“… … That’s right.”
Jang Il-so let out a deep sigh.
“Anyway, the ignorance of the Jeongpa bastards is filthy. They recovered three-tenths of their original power with just that brief moment of initiation. Do you think the Jeongpa bastards will live in sorrow?”
Jang Il-so shook his head as if he was tired.
“If that guy has even three-tenths of the power, it wouldn’t be that difficult for him to cut off my weak and frail neck.”
The surprised Hogamyeong opened his eyes wide.
There is him, and there is also Cheonmyeonsusa. And there are also the elites of Honggyeon and Heukgwibo. They will all stand guard in front of Jang Il-so and protect him. But does that mean that Cheongmyeong can break through them all and cut down Jang Il-so?
‘Ah, no… … .’
Hogamyeong, who had been lost in thought, bit his lip for a moment.
Didn’t he already see the sight of Cheongmyeong fighting with the bishop?
Considering his tenacity and boldness, Jang Il-so’s words cannot be completely wrong. Even if his body is completely torn apart and crushed, he will definitely swing a knife at Jang Il-so’s neck.
‘Is it really unstoppable?’
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Ho Ga-myeong was momentarily conflicted. However, it was too easy and simple to come to a conclusion. Ho Ga-myeong was someone who would never gamble with Jang Il-so’s life. Even if there was only a small chance of danger, they should be the ones to step down.
Jang Il-so shrugged as he watched Ho Ga-myeong’s face change.
“Do you understand? Begging for your life… … .”
Jang Il-so’s two eyes drew a sharp line.
“It’s this side instead.”
Even though he said his life was in danger, there was not a shred of discomfort or fear on Jang Il-so’s face.
But the nickname was different. When he became anxious and tried to sneakily block the way between Jang Il-so and Cheong-myeong, Jang Il-so tapped his shoulder and pushed him away.
“Tsk. This looks so ugly.”
“However… … .”
“Don’t worry. That knife won’t come flying towards my neck unless I make the first move.”
Jang Il-so asked Cheong-myeong with a strange smile.
“yes?”
“… … If you just shut that mouth, it might be like that.”
“Hahahahaha.”
Jang Il-so burst into laughter at the fat answer.
Now, Cheongmyeong can kill Jang Il-so. But if he does, all of the remaining disciples of Hwasan will have to be buried here. And Cheongmyeong himself.
It’s absurd, but if Jang Il-so lives, they live, and if Jang Il-so dies, they die. So Cheongmyeong can kill Jang Il-so, but conversely, Cheongmyeong can never kill Jang Il-so.
“Hmm, I guess there’s no other way.”
Jang Il-so muttered with a sniffle. Everyone’s attention was focused on his mouth. Jang Il-so finally spoke.
“I’ll send it to you.”
He spoke briefly and shrugged his shoulders.
“As a courtesy to my comrades.”
“Shit.”
“Oh my goodness, how can someone be so twisted? People speak with such sincerity.”
Jang Il-so shook his head as if he couldn’t stop himself, narrowed his eyes and looked around as if he had decided on something.
“Let’s see… … .”
He looked around for a while and then smiled.
“There you go.”
Jang Il-so walked calmly, leaving everyone in front of him alone. No one could stop him. Not the disciples of Hwasan, not Jang Il-so’s subordinates, and not even Cheongmyeong, who held Jang Il-so’s life hostage.
Jang Il-so, who had headed to a place far away, quietly looked down. It was a ruin that had been caught up in battle and was so unimaginable what it had originally been.
Kuung!
Jang Il-so suddenly stomped hard on the ground. The ground around him shook loudly and something rose up from the ground.
‘A chest?’
The bodies of the Volcano disciples were filled with strength. That man was Jang Il-so. He was a man who only did things that were unpredictable, so they were suspicious of what he was up to this time.
“yes.”
However, Jang Il-so calmly opened the box as if he had no sense of their presence. He took something out of it and walked slowly towards the disciples of Hwasan.
“ruler.”
Jang Il-so threw what he was holding in his hand at Cheong-myeong. Everyone around him was startled, but Cheong-myeong just calmly caught it.
Everyone’s eyes were focused on what was in Cheongmyeong’s hand. A hollow laugh burst out of Baekcheon’s mouth. It was so absurd.
That pure white porcelain bottle is definitely… … .
“……alcohol?”
It was a bottle of alcohol.
“Why are you so surprised? Are you afraid I’ll eat you?”
Jang Il-so let out a voice mixed with a sigh, giggling.
“If it’s a large brewery in Hangzhou, it’s natural to have at least one wine cellar in the basement.”
“… … .”
“If we fought together, sharing a drink to wash away the blood is the way to do it. I don’t know if the great political faction members would like the lowly Sa-pa’s methods… … .”
Before Jang Il-so could finish speaking, the refreshing sound of a cork being opened echoed. Cheongmyeong glanced at Jang Il-so, threw the cork away, and drank the entire bottle. There was no hesitation.
“……hmm.”
A small smile appeared on Jang Il-so’s lips.
“It tastes like alcohol.”
He also pulled the cork out of the bottle in his hand and drank the entire bottle like Cheongmyeong.
It was certainly a strange sight.
The two people who fought together as enemies and now go their separate ways stand facing each other and drink in silence. In the still land, only the faint sound of the two people drinking is heard.
The two people who were drinking as if they would empty the entire bottle while standing together suddenly took the bottle out of their mouths without saying anything.
The two people’s gazes intertwined in the air. Cheongmyeong’s eyes were cold and calm, while Jang Il-so’s eyes were strangely seething.
Jang Il-so opened his mouth.
“Next time… … .”
“okay.”
Cheongmyeong continued Jang Il-so’s words.
“It’s your neck.”
A smile appeared on both of their lips at the same time. They were brimming with murderous intent that they had no intention of hiding.
After looking at each other for a while, Jang Il-so turned around first.
“Let’s go, Ga-myeong.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
Ho Ga-myeong, who was quickly chasing Jang Il-so, turned his head slightly toward Hwasan. He gritted his teeth and said.
“Go north. I will allow you only one way. If you go off that way, you will die.”
“… … .”
“I hope and pray that you will ignore my warning.”
With those words, he followed Jang Il-so. Hong Gyeon and Heuk Gwi-bo, who had been surrounding Hwasan, also lifted the siege and retreated.
Cheongmyeong, who had been staring at Jang Il-so walking away for a long time, suddenly raised his voice.
“Hey, Jang Il-so.”
Then, Jang Il-so, who was walking, stopped in his tracks. He just turned his head and glanced at Cheongmyeong.
The moment their eyes met, Cheongmyeong let out a sly laugh.
“I have to buy it.”
Jang Il-so’s eyebrows twitched slightly. Cheongmyeong spoke.
“The debt has been paid. There will be no next time.”
“under…….”
The bloodshot lips drawn on Jang Il-so’s pure white face formed an eerie curve.
“Haha. Hahaha… … .”
Jang Il-so, who had been laughing softly like a devil, spat out the words.
“See you again, Volcanic Sword Association.”
Jang Il-so smiled brightly at Cheongmyeong, then looked away from his boiling gaze and walked forward again.
The disciples of Hwasan remained frozen in place for a while until Jang Il-so and his followers were no longer visible.