Chronicles of the Demon Faction

Episode 466. Choice of the Era (6)

Seoliang’s eyes deepened.

‘This is what happens in the end.’

The moment he went to save Zheng Wussangxin, Hu Yaocheng had already come up with a plan to deal with him. In the first place, Hu Yaosheng had no intention of even asking about the intentions of these two.

However, by asking in this way first, I was able to ease the burden on my mind. No matter how indifferent Seoriang was, the value of Ssangshin’s name could not be ignored.

In that respect, Hu Yao-seong was a truly radical soldier. In a way, he was more reckless than Seoryang.

Seo-ryang pretended not to notice and continued the conversation.

“Are you saying we should use your reputation to deal with them?”

“That’s right.”

“You probably don’t know what that means, do you?”

“Of course. “It means that you and I, as well as the two of us, will become traitors.”

Xu Liang chuckled.

“Don’t worry about that. “Because we are already traitors.”

“What does that mean?”

“This does not apply to monks who worship gods and Buddha, but religious organizations like our church that worship their religious leaders as gods are nothing more than a thorn in the imperial palace’s eyes.”

Red Pine’s eyes wavered.

Is it because the existence of the imperial palace has been forgotten for a long time? When I thought about it, I could definitely see it that way.

“In other words, we have been targeting them since the Imperial Palace was born. “Military Ho has been preparing all kinds of plans to deal with the imperial palace for half a year now.”

Red Pine looked at Hu Yaosheng in surprise.

Hu Yaosheng shrugged his shoulders.

“You can’t just die, right? Even if I leave our school, I doubt they will believe me.”

“Look at me talking.”

“I’m just saying that.”

Xu Liang chuckled.

“Back to the topic, using your two reputations probably means keeping the imperial palace in check.”

“You’re wrong.”

“…Eh? “Then what?”

“I hoped it would help expose the true faces of the two people who were secretly operating behind the imperial palace: Lord Dam and Lord Song.”

Seo-ryang burst into laughter.

“You realize that this is a ridiculous request, right?”

“I know.”

“I can’t just pick on those obnoxious bastards and step on them, just because of the reputation of the two of you.”

“I know that too.”

“But what is your purpose in saying such things? “Are you saying we should die together?”

“Actually…”

Red Pine sighed.

My lips were slowly turning blue, perhaps because I was losing stamina.

“Actually, I don’t know. Deep down, I wanted more than that, but no matter how much I think about it…”

“It’s not too much. “It is not an exaggerated thought at the time when Shaolin and Shaman have already chosen Bonmun.”

“But then you really become a traitor.”

“Are there even fake traitors in this world? “We are already traitors in their eyes.”

“….”

“They were the ones who put us in a corner first. A fight is bound to happen. Then, there are two options. “You can either become a traitor and fight them, or you can crawl under their crotches and live like an asshole.”

“….”

“Choose just one. “It doesn’t seem like a good thing that a nobleman who gave up on becoming a Buddha and had blood on his hands is only now thinking about such things.”

“There was no blood on it.”

“huh?”

Red Pine said bitterly.

“I haven’t committed murder even once since I came here.”

Xiliang was astonished.

“Right now, my life is in danger, so you ruled out killing me? “Are you out of your mind?”

“What can I do? I guess I’m that kind of person. I saw fear and awe in the eyes of my enemies who came to kill me. They were trembling in fear every moment, fearing they would fall into my hands. “When I saw those eyes, I couldn’t help but think.”

Whatever it is, he is truly a man I have no choice but to admit. There are very few people who can keep their beliefs and nature in critical situations where they could die.

If Seoryang had been in charge before running Shingyo, he would have ridiculed Jeoksong for being extremely indecisive.

However, today’s Xiliang could not laugh at Red Pine.

‘…Master.’

The appearance of the red pine reminded me of Lee Cheon-sang.

The greatest giant in the history of magic who ran tirelessly until the moment of death solely for his beliefs.

Although they had different beliefs, different natures, and different desires, Jeok Pine and Lee Cheon-sang were very similar in some ways. And Seoliang could not laugh at someone who lived with such beliefs.

“Whoa.”

Xiliang sighed.

“I find senior Noh’s actions frustrating, but at the same time, I respect his judgment.”

“Thank you.”

“It’s a long story. Just go in and get some rest. “Let’s continue our discussion tomorrow.”

“Let it be so. “Even if I don’t, I’m getting increasingly short of breath.”

Hu Yao-seong stood up and supported Red Pine.

Seo-ryang said as he turned to see him walking away.

“Senior Noh.”

Red Pine looked back.

Xu Liang smiled.

“Rest in peace.”

Red Pine smiled.

“Thank you.”

So, Hoyo-seong and Jeoksong left for Daejeon.

After Lee Gak.

Ho Yo-seong returned to Daejeon.

“what? Do you drink alcohol?”

“Just because it’s quiet.”

“Shall I have a drink too?”

“You have to work, right?”

“….”

“Okay, have a drink.”

“Giggles.”

“Don’t laugh like that. “You seem like a superior.”

“Now what are you saying about me just smiling?”

“Just cut off the head.”

“Oh, I understand.”

Ho Yo-seong, who received the glass, quickly poured the drink into his mouth.

“Kya! How long has it been since you last drank this? “It’s just sweet.”

“You’ve worked hard so far. “Let’s suffer a little more.”

“Just a little more? It might become a lifelong dream. “You have to dedicate your whole life and suffer.”

Xu Liang smiled.

“You don’t know how lucky I am that you are a general.”

Ho Yaoseong smiled and answered.

“thank you.”

It was a conversation that went back and forth between jokes and sincerity. So their conversation was very enjoyable to listen to.

“How far has it progressed?”

“Although I am called the greatest genius in the Protestant Church. “Sometimes it is difficult to keep up with the teacher’s words.”

“Jeongmu Ssangshin.”

“ah! That’s it. Of course, preparations are complete. Now all we have to do is find the timing.”

“I see.”

Seoyang leaned back in his chair. Naturally, the front flaps widened, creating a loose appearance.

There was a faintness in Hu Yaosheng’s eyes.

“You’re like the leader of the former school.”

“ok? what?”

“This is what the leader looks like now. “It’s like meeting the former leader of the cult.”

Xu Liang smiled bitterly.

“He’s a nasty guy. “I’m going to throw some luggage and go, but it’s too much to bear, damn it.”

“Still, it makes you happy to hear that you look alike, right?”

“Is there a reason to be bad? “He is the best teacher in the history of this school.”

“ha ha ha.”

Give, take, and empty the glass over and over again, Lee Gak.

Unlike Hu Yaosheng’s face, which was flushed, Xu Liang’s face was still the same color.

“Total military.”

“Yes, leader.”

“What we are trying to do now is to swallow up not only the political faction and the Sa faction, but also the imperial palace, right?”

“Rather than swallowing it up, I would say it’s closer to just pushing it away. Well, that’s it.”

“If such a world really comes, how will the Jungwon martial arts community fare?”

“It will be a world where treason and civil unrest never cease. So, we need to establish plans and systems to prevent it in advance.”

“Treason… treason…”

Xu Liang chuckled.

“There are people up there who want to build an empire, but it looks like we are pushing up.”

“This is the only way to achieve the world of magic that the leader wants. Of course, I also think that’s the best way.”

“is it.”

“I’m serious.”

Hu Yaosheng smiled and raised his glass.

I confidently hold out my glass to the religious leader. He never showed this side of himself no matter how drunk he was.

“So, shake off any hesitation in your heart and run with brilliance like a religious leader. “I will have your back.”

Seo-ryang smiled and raised his glass.

“You need to support it properly. “Once you start running, you won’t stop.”

“That’s what I mean.”

“haha!”

Jjaeng!

The glasses that the two men clinked together made a cheerful sound.

Seo-ryang said after refreshingly emptying his glass.

“Speaking of which, let’s start putting in some firewood starting this evening, right?”

“I thought you would say that, so I left a message to the military department before coming.”

“He is a famous soldier of the world. “How can you know my lord’s heart so well?”

“So, please look after me even if I do something stupid here and there. “I’m so tired these days that I’m making more and more mistakes.”

Xu Liang laughed out loud.

“ha ha ha!”

“haha!”

“But don’t make a mistake.”

“…yes.”

“Where can I raise a toast?”

“I did it because I was drunk. Please move on.”

“That’s it. “Take a glass, man.”

“lol.”

* * *

“Have you come to your senses?”

“…I’m thirsty.”

“It’s just well-boiled medicinal water. “Take your time and quench your thirst.”

Hyeon Cheon Jin-in frowned and drank the mineral water.

“here is…?”

“They say the Blood Soul Pavilion is the best room in the Heavenly Demon Church.”

“It’s a private room. “It wouldn’t have been easy to care about it this much.”

“That’s right. “We already talked about various things during the day.”

“already? “Your body probably wasn’t mature either.”

“What can I do? “I ran and risked my life for that.”

Hyeon Cheon Jin-in did not ask how the conversation with Seo-ryang went.

I just asked one thing.

“How was it?”

“It got bigger.”

“Is it getting bigger?”

Red Pine looked at the window.

The night at Hundred Thousand Mountains was a little different from the night in the north. Although the weather was hot and muggy, the wind blowing through the mountains was quite cool. Inside the room, a dehumidifying cloth, which is especially effective for dehumidification, was placed in the room to dry it properly.

“People have grown bigger. It’s different from when I saw it before. “I saw that not only martial arts skills but also people themselves have grown significantly.”

“Hehe, when it comes to evaluating people, poor people give particularly generous scores. “Is it because it’s almost time to die?”

“That’s right. “Perhaps, as you said, I am like this because it is almost time to die.”

“It’s just a joke. “I’m sorry if you hurt me.”

“What are the wounds? “I just think this.”

“What are you thinking?”

“The gap between the first time I saw Mr. Seo and the second time was significant. At that time, it seemed rather dangerous. It seemed like it was going to collapse at any moment. “It is only natural that he suddenly took on the position of leader after his teacher died.”

“….”

“I only found out after meeting you today. “The leader of the Seo is trying to walk the path of a king, not a demon god.”

“What do you mean?”

“That’s right. “He is not trying to reign as the fear of the martial arts in the central plains, but is trying to become a king with absolute power and no rival in the world.”

Xuan Tianjin’s face hardened.

“Isn’t that… in a way more serious?”

“That’s right. But here’s the thing.”

A comfortable smile appeared on Red Pine’s face.

The image of Seoliang appeared in his mind.

– Rest in peace.

The sight of someone spitting out a word with a little hesitation.

Jeoksong felt sadness, not regret, when he saw Seo-ryang like that. Even though our relationship was short-lived, I still felt great sadness at the fact that Taengjung, whom I had only met a few times, was dying.

“Still, Master Seo did not let go of his human nature. When I saw the conversation with the general, it was so informal that I wondered if it was okay to do this. But within it, its own laws and regulations were alive and breathing.”

“Hmm…”

“He is a king with laws and regulations… If he is that kind of person, wouldn’t it be okay to leave the world to him for a generation?”

Red Pine closed his eyes.

“If the times chose him, wouldn’t it be a bad thing to be swept away by the flow of fate?”