Episode 267 Youâre not in the same class as me.
The next day, the Tongcheongak warrior came running straight to me.
âHere is the information you requested about Cheonhwamun Gate and Soya Room.â
According to him, in order to quickly provide me with information, he opened a temporary branch of Tongcheongak near the Honam region. This is the power of Sogyoju.
I looked at the data presented by the Tongcheongak warrior.
âThe scale of Cheonhwamun Gate is considerable.â
I originally thought it was a large sect, but its scale and substance were considerable.
âYes, it is the best Honam school in name and reality. Our school has four members of the Apostolic Alliance, four members of the Murim Alliance, and two members of the Murim Alliance. âWe are maintaining neutrality while interacting at this level.â
In addition to Cheonhwamun, there were other sects that maintained thorough neutrality and increased their power. This was mainly true for large clans like Cheonhwamun.
âWhat was the project you were pursuing together with Yeo So-gwang?â
âWe are investigating that matter, but we have not found out anything yet. Both Lord Yeo and Lord Cheonhwamun handled things very secretly.â
If it was not possible to find out through Tongcheongakâs information power, it seemed impossible to find out through external investigation.
âI understand. Please stop the investigation for a moment and look into the succession structure of the two schools. âWhen the current lord of the clan comes down, conduct a detailed investigation to see who will inherit the family line and who the successor will be advantageous to us.â
âAll right.â
After finishing the report, the Tongcheongak attendant returned and I immediately called Jeokyeon.
âWhat about the banquet?â
âItâs tonight.â
âSelect only 50 highly skilled warriors from the Honam region and wait near the banquet hall.â
âAll right.â
The enemy went out and I looked out the window in silence.
âWhile you were doing the perfect deal, the children who were supposed to be the most perfect were becoming the worst.â
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Today too, young men and women from the Musinhoe were drinking, laughing and chatting in the banquet hall.
At the center of them was Cheonhwamunâs Seocheong.
This meeting was maintained entirely by the logic of power. The biggest influence was the family, followed by the individualâs martial arts skills.
Seocheong was a top predator in both cases and was the head of the Martial God Association.
The second-in-command of the Musinhoe was Seokpung (ćžè±) of Soyabang.
However, Seokpung Lee In-ja was drinking in a corner seat, not next to Seocheong.
At one time, they got along well as best friends, but recently Seo Cheongâs attitude towards him has changed. For some reason, his relationship with Seocheong was strained as he treated him coldly.
âOnii-sama, please give me a drink too.â
âDrink it yourself.â
There were many beautiful women around Seo Cheong, but he had a displeased expression.
Lately, I havenât had any fun drinking or hanging out with girls. I needed something hot and stimulating. Honestly, he was feeling the desire to kill someone.
A few months ago, there was a fight with the Yonghwabang dancers. At that time, Seo-cheong could not stand it anymore and cut them down. There were three people killed at that time. It was Seocheongâs first murder.
The bodies of Seokpung and those who were with him were buried secretly.
It was after that day. It made me want to kill people. I couldnât forget the thrill of that moment when I stabbed a person. Two more people were later killed.
The first was a middle-aged woman walking down the street at night. He was a man who didnât know how to do martial arts, but he suddenly couldnât control his desire to kill him and accidentally cut him down. He searched the womanâs arms, made it look like he had been attacked by thieves, and left.
My heart didnât beat as fast as when I first killed him. So a few days later, one more person was killed. This time, it was a low-ranking warrior from the Honam branch of the Heavenly Demon Church. Was it because he killed someone he shouldnât have killed? This time my heart beat faster than when I first killed him.
Once I tasted blood, my uncontrollable desire to kill was awakened.
After Seo Cheong emptied his drink, he stood up. As I left the place, I slapped Seokpung. I couldnât tell if he just bumped into me or if he did it on purpose, but Seokpung felt bad.
Seokpung could tell. Since when did your attitude change like that? It was because of his own mistake. While drunk, he inadvertently brought up the story of the Yonghwabang warriors that Seo Cheong killed. It was a story I brought up lightly while talking to those bastards, but I missed it when I saw Seo Cheongâs eyes completely change. shit! The back end is getting too long.
Seo Cheong was on his way back after seeing Sophie in the back yard.
It caught my eye to see someone practicing footwork in a corner.
Not long ago, there was a guy who was practicing the same method of footwork. Is the guy who carries alcohol arrogantly practicing martial arts? So I ordered Seokpung and Bimu to destroy it.
Seo Cheong, who was bored and thought it was a good thing, beckoned to those who were with him. They came rushing in and exchanged mischievous glances as if they were looking for something to play with as they looked at the young man practicing Bobeop.
âhey.â
When Seo Cheong called, the young man who was practicing Bobeop turned around.
When Seo Qing saw him, he was startled. It wasnât the face he thought. I expected a somewhat foolish and innocent face, but it turned out to be a handsome artist. He was a sword dancer.
âwho are you?â
For someone who only carries alcohol, he had a certain dignity and elegance. Indeed, the reaction was not that of a working person.
âAnd who are you?â
When I asked about the sword dance, laughter erupted from everyone around me. He looked like he was already looking forward to what would happen to the opponent who got on Seo Cheongâs nerves.
âDo you have strong pride? After all, pride is life for a warrior.â
Seo Cheong mentioned pride. It was always his method. If you light a fire with pride, the other person will always jump in like a moth to a fire. As it is now, the more eyes there are, the better it works.
âI came out like a man, so I should show off my skills. How about some bimu?â
âwith whom? with you?â
Then laughter erupted from those around them again. This is because there was no one among Honamâs late exponents who could beat Seocheong.
âYouâre not at the right level for me.â
Seo Cheong gave Seok Poong a look telling him to deal with you.
Then Seokpungâs expression hardened. Same as last time and this time too.
Would you be in the same class as a kid like that? However, the reason you have to deal with a guy like that is because you want to blatantly ignore him in front of people.
âI did it last time, so this timeâŠâ
âYou do it!â
Seo Qing coldly cut him off. Because there were many eyes watching, Seokpungâs pride was hurt. But I had to endure it. It was not because of his skills, but because of the power of Cheonhwamun.
At that time, Geomugeuk asked Seokpung.
âThen who are you?â
âItâs a stone storm from Soya Bang.â
Then, the sword dance was exaggeratedly admired.
âoh! I heard that Soya Bangâs successor is an excellent technician. In terms of skill, he is the best review index in Honam! It was you! âItâs an honor!â
Seokpung was taken aback by the unexpected reaction. Itâs been a long time since Iâve been praised by someone like this in front of everyone. Especially recently.
Then, Geomgeuk tilted his head and muttered to himself.
âOh, isnât it? âHeâs the best in the Honam region, but thereâs no way heâd listen to someone elseâs orders, right?â
For a moment, Seokpungâs expression hardened. Whether it was something he said sincerely or was intentionally making fun of himself, it was something that properly provoked him.
This time, Geomugeuk spoke to Seo Cheong.
âYou are amazing. He took Soyabangâs successor as his subordinate. Who the hell are you?â
Seokpungâs face turned red as the praise he had received was suddenly transferred to Seo Cheong. Seeing Seo Cheong smiling brightly made me even more angry.
âShut up! âAre you talking so carelessly about what you know?â
The exact moment when Seokpung was about to rush towards Geommugeuk.
âIf you attack me like this, itâs like admitting that you are really that personâs servant.â
Seokpung suddenly stopped moving.
Sword Dance began to shake him. Now, it was Seokpung who jumped into the burning bonfire with pride.
Geommugeuk looked around and said.
âIt really seems like that. âEveryone looks at you like that friendâs subordinate?â
Seokpung looked around.
It was a situation where someone should have come forward and said that they were friends rather than a superior-subordinate relationship, but everyone couldnât say that because they were keeping an eye on Seocheong.
Rather, Seocheong stepped forward.
âWhy are you being swayed by that bastardâs estrangement?â
I was more annoyed by Seo Cheong, who tried to stop me by using the expression, âSeokpung is being swayed.â What followed was even more annoying.
âStop throwing a tantrum like a girl and start dancing with that weird guy.â
They do this on purpose, knowing full well how angry these words make people.
At that time, Geomugeuk asked Seokpung.
âBut if you really fight, youâll beat that guy, right?â
â!â
This was something I desperately wanted someone to ask, and it was also a question that could never be answered.
âYouâre holding back because Soyabang is weaker than Cheonhwamun, right?â
It was true. I was confident that if I got it right, I would beat Seocheong. Seokpung had a better physique and I never thought he was inferior in martial arts.
There was silence there for a moment. After a while, the person who broke the silence was Seo Cheong.
âWhy donât you say no?â
But Seokpung didnât say anything.
Seo Qingâs eyes became cold.
âAre you not going to say anything until the end?â
Seokpung still said nothing.
A harsh word flowed from Seo Cheongâs mouth.
âLook at this guy, does he really think like that?â
In fact, it wasnât that Seokpung didnât speak right now, it was that he couldnât speak.
My mouth didnât drop. It was strange. It was clearly not that Ahyeol had been suppressed, but it felt like some invisible force was pressing down on his chin and the top of his head from below and above. I thought it was because I was so angry at Seo Cheong.
Seo Cheong grabbed him by the collar.
âYou really thought that?â
puck!
Seokpungâs jaw turned to Seo Cheongâs fist. In an instant, the power that had been holding me down disappeared.
âThatâs not itâŠ.â
Puck! puck!
The fist hit Seokpungâs face repeatedly. Seokpung, who had no idea that they were going to hit him, was furious.
Dodging the fourth punch, Seokpung also threw a punch.
puck!
Seo Cheong didnât know that Seokpung would counterattack, so he was blown away and fell. Seo Cheong fell to the floor and opened his eyes wide.
âdare! âDid you turn?â
The person who was more surprised and embarrassed was Seokpung. My fist went flying without my knowledge. This time too, an invisible force was at work, and Seokpung thought that the anger he had been holding in had exploded.
Seokpung shouted.
âYou bastard! âStop ignoring people!â
The words I had been holding back for so long came out.
Seo-cheong got up from his seat, crying bitterly.
âIt looks like our Master Mason has been very dissatisfied.â
Seokpung was feeling fear and relief at the same time. But gradually my fear began to grow.
âshit! You crazy guy! âWhat on earth have you done?â
I knew very well how cruel Seo Cheong was. Because of the eyes that are watching, he would rush in to put an end to it.
It was then. A ray of sound reached him.
-Would you like me to help you?
The person who sent the message was Geommugeuk.
Seokpung had completely forgotten about his existence. Now that I think about it, this happened today because of that guy. Ironically, he was watching this situation with his arms crossed.
-That guy will cripple you under the pretext of fighting. With the same method you often use.
-What are you?
âYou donât want to get help? Well then, whatever.
Seocheong moved around and created space.
âI am applying for the position of Master Stone. âYouâre not going to avoid it like a coward, are you?â
Seokpungâs heart was in a hurry.
-How do you help?
âReveal the evil deeds committed by Seocheong! Then let me help you.
-Then they will really try to kill me.
-Is it still the same now?
Seokpung felt the murderous spirit blooming in Seo Cheongâs eyes. I really thought that I might kill myself. Heâs a guy who lives and dies by his pride, but he got beaten up in front of people. This guy needs to cut off at least one limb.
On the other hand, it was a problem even if I killed or injured him while fighting. If you mess with the heirs of Cheonhwamun, they wonât just stay.
Seokpung, cornered in a desperate situation, looked at the sword dance. It started because of that guy, but no one was paying attention. He was like a devil. Maybe thatâs why I had faith in it.
As Seo Cheong approached, Seokpung spoke loudly.
âNot long ago, you killed the Yonghwabang warriors you had a fight with and buried their bodies.â
For a moment, silence fell over the place. So far, something interesting was happening, but now things have gotten more serious.
Seokpung shouted again.
âThey stabbed and killed passers-by on the road and even killed Mine.â
All the things I had told him when we were best friends were pouring out.
Seo Qing looked around and said, deciding that he would definitely kill Seok Feng.
âNo one believes that nonsense, right?â
There was only heavy silence there. A few people who made eye contact with Seo Cheong smiled awkwardly and said,
âOf course I donât believe it!â
âI donât believe it.â
Seocheng was elated. Even if you believe it, no one would dare say what happened today.
At that time, a word echoed through the banquet hall.
âI believe.â
The person who spoke was Geommugeuk. Everyoneâs eyes were focused on the sword dance.
The corners of Seo Qingâs mouth curled up.
âOkay, letâs say you believe that nonsense. So what are you going to do?â
Geommugeuk smiled and said in response to Seo Cheongâs question.
âlike this?â
Geommugeuk pointed to the door and snapped his fingers.
Then the door began to open slowly.
Iâm sorry.
The first person to enter was Jeokyeon.
The escort soldiers came in following them, and behind them, fifty men from the Honam region came in one after another.
âWhat are these guys?â
Those who were nearby tried to stop them, but were beaten mercilessly by the enemy and their guards and sent away.
Someone recognized the pattern on Jeokyeonâs chest.
âItâs a demonic religion! âThey are demons!â
Everyone froze at his shout.
Only then did everyone see the demon symbol engraved on the other personâs chest.
Screams erupted from everywhere. From the trembling guy to the guy who looks down on his knees to the guy who tries to escape through the window and gets caught and the guy who hides under the table. It was truly a crucible of confusion.
Even the provincial office was surprised.
âThey are really demons!â
Even though he was a no-nonsense person, he was not at the level of shouting in front of the Demon Church.
Geommugeuk spoke to his subordinates.
âNow that Seok-pung has revealed all his crimes, letâs put Seo-cheong in prison and begin the investigation.â
Seo Cheong reflexively shouted.
âAnyone wants! âYou bastard!â
Then Jeokyeon revealed his cold demonic energy and shouted.
âBe careful what you say! âHe is the small sect leader of the Heavenly Demon God Church!â
Seo Cheong was startled by those words. Seokpung and the others were also shocked.
Someone quickly knelt down, and everyone else also knelt down.
âPlease save me!â
Everyone shouted for help.
Amidst the clamor, Seo-cheong stood blankly and muttered with a bewildered expression on his face.
ââŠA small sect leader of the Heavenly Demon Church? âWhy?Why did you come here?â
Sword Dancer slowly walked towards him and said.
âItâs not the right level, but would you like to do a special dance?â