Chapter 114
##114fury. On hold for now
‘It's desolate.’
After looking around Namgungsu’s office, Baek Soo-ryong’s impressions were exactly like that..
Other than the necessary furniture, there was a mountain of documents, and it was cold even in the office, as if no fire had been lit..
No, this coldness seemed to be caused by the person in front of me..
Baek Soo-ryong opened his mouth to relieve the awkward atmosphere..
“A guest has arrived, so let’s have a cup of tea…….”
“I don't have a car to give away. Just say the matter briefly and disappear from my presence..”
Namgungsu spoke in a tone full of coldness..
I wondered if it made sense that there was no car in the office, but Baek Soo-ryong nodded, thinking it was okay since he was here today to ask for an unfortunate favor..
“Who is Zhuge Xiaoying? I know you work here, but did you leave work first?.”
“Just for business. simply.”
Baek Soo-ryong shrugged his shoulders at Nam Gung-su’s shorter speech and sharp eyes..
If the other person came out like this, he didn't have any intention of going round and round..
“2Years ago, Emperor Chun Wu. Namgoongsu: I heard you were in charge of guidance for this grade. That’s right.?”
“……I don't know why you're asking that all of a sudden, but it's true..”
Namgungsu closed his eyes as if he was tired and answered by pressing his fingers between his eyes..
Baek Soo-ryong stared at the scene blankly and suddenly asked:.
“I know what happened to Geo Sang-woong there.?”
“…….”
Namgungsu’s hand stopped, and there was an uncomfortable silence for a moment..
Namgungsu opened his eyes again and spoke in a blunt voice..
“……It came back broken. Did you come to me just because you were curious about that??”
“I'm a student with a gambling addiction and bulimia, but I'm like, 'That's it.'?”
When Baek Soo-ryong asked, wriggling his eyebrows, Namgungsu chuckled..
There was a time when he was like that too..
One corner of Namgungsu's mouth rose, and a self-mocking sneer appeared on his face..
“You may not know this, but it is not uncommon for my heart to break when I see the overwhelming ability of Cheonmuhakgwan students..”
“It happens often?”
Baek Soo-ryong looked at Nam Gung-su with an expression of bewilderment..
At the same time, it occurred to me that Emperor Wu of Tian might look quite different from what he had thought..
‘Wasn’t it a festival for late political faction exponents??’
I heard that the competition among students at the Moorim University Hall was quite fierce, but I thought it was just a festival for political faction brats..
However, it is not uncommon for students who go to Tianwuje to be ruined.…….
“What exactly happened then??”
“Why should I tell you? It's annoying so let's just leave.”
Namgungsu hardened his expression and gave a congratulatory command, but Baek Soo-ryong folded his arms and did not move..
“If I hear this, I will go out even if you tell me not to..”
“……How arrogant. What on earth do you believe and why are you being so picky??”
In an instant, Namgungsu’s momentum changed. He created an intangible force and focused it on the White Water Dragon..
Sssssssut.
Baek Soo-ryong chuckled, feeling a cool sensation as if a sword had been placed at the back of his neck..
Baek Soo-ryong looked around the office filled with documents and whistled lightly..
“If I go on a rampage here, all my documents will fly away..”
“…….”
“Wouldn't it be quicker for you to talk to me for a moment rather than take the time to sort that out??”
“……ha. Where on earth did this person come from?.”
In the end, Namgungsu gave up, shook his head, and started talking..
“…… At that time, Geo Sang-woong was a student who was passionate about martial arts, was active, and led the students around him. I had such high expectations that I was called the Blue Dragon Couple along with Bang Baekhyun..”
2Namgungsu's voice was very calm as he recalled Emperor Wu of Heaven a year ago. He quietly closed his eyes and continued speaking..
“……However, in a different sense than now, I was a student who did not listen. I was too curious.”
And then, I sighed softly. The sigh continued for quite a long time..
“During the Cheonmuje period, interactions between students from other institutions are prohibited except during designated times. This is to prevent unnecessary fights from occurring before the competition. but…….”
“There are secretly kids who don't listen and leave..”
Namgungsu nodded slightly at Baeksuryong’s remark..
That was right.
At that time, unlike now, Geo Sang-woong was an active and energetic student and could not control his curiosity..
In the end, he climbed over the wall without being told to stay in his dorm..
“At that time, most of the students who climbed over the wall and went outside were in third or fourth grade. Geo Sang-woong was the only student in this grade. The guys who went out…….”
Namgungsu slowly opened his eyes again and said.
“A fight broke out with students at Cheonmuhakgwan..”
‘……Was it Cheonmuhakkwan?.’
Baek Soo-ryong bit his lower lip slightly..
This was because there was an increased probability that the beast who had used the Soul-Breaking Spirit spell on Geo Sang-woong was from Cheonmu Hak-gwan..
“so? A gang fight broke out, and Geo Sang-woong came back after being badly hurt??”
“no. They said it looked fine on the outside. But he said he looked ecstatic somewhere..”
“The explanation from earlier was a bit strange. I didn't see it in person?”
Namgungsu nodded to Baek Soo-ryong’s question..
“It is true that I was the lead instructor at the time. However, because there was a family event at Cheonmuhak Hall, he was away for a while. The instructor on duty that day was a different person..”
“who is that?”
“It's no use going there. Not only was he not the one to answer you, but he was out drinking at that time..”
“…….”
There was a subtle anger in Namgoongsu’s voice..
“Later, I caught up with Geo Sang-woong and asked him about what happened that day, but he gave no answer. Even when I was scolded, I just kept saying sorry with a blank expression on my face. All I know is this is the end.”
Namgungsu’s expression under the swaying lamp looked tired. He also seemed very bitter..
Baek Soo-ryong suddenly asked.
“Do you regret not being there??”
“…….”
It was surprising that he couldn't answer, but that didn't mean he believed everything that Baeksu Dragon's Namgungsu said..
‘The Namgung family may be involved in this matter..’
Baek Soo-ryong thought of Cho Mak-saeng, who died in an explosion in front of his eyes..
‘Cho Mak-saeng, who grew up in an orphanage sponsored by the Namgung family, did not even know that he was subject to the law of divorce..
And the person who tried to admit the young student to the Cheongryong Academy was none other than Namgungsu..
‘If the Namgung family is related to blood religion,…….’
Namgungsu could also have been a person of blood religion..
It doesn't seem like everything I just said was a lie…….
‘You don't know what people do..’
Baek Soo-ryong had a conversation with Nam Goong-su and closely observed each and every change in his tone of voice, behavior, and facial expression..
Namgungsu also stared at Baeksuryong..
Come to think of it, it was the first time the two of us sat face to face and talked like this..
“Let me give you some advice. Don't get hung up on failure. It is much more efficient to use that time to teach other potential students..”
“……clinker?”
“I mean Geo Sang-woong..”
This time, the intangible force flowing from Baeksu-ryong’s body was focused on Namgungsu..
Namgungsu chuckled as he felt his skin tingle..
“I guess I've already developed feelings for the troublemakers in the supplementary class.?”
“…….”
“I heard that you are trying to rehabilitate them. But I advise you, it is useless. Put that time and effort into students with more potential. For example, Dok Go-jun or Bang Baek-hyun…….”
“Then shall we make one more bet??”
A smile formed on Baek Soo-ryong’s mouth..
He said, placing his sword, Wolyoung, on the table..
“I will make those guys the main players in winning the Tianwu Emperor. I can also hang my sword here. what can you bet?”
“……You really don't know the topic..”
The two men faced each other and had a snowball fight..
They didn't even pull out their swords, but the atmosphere was so fierce that it wouldn't be surprising if a fight broke out at any time..
After a while, it was Namgungsu who spoke first..
“Quit. I don't want to waste any more time with useless conversations with you..”
I was told to leave now. Baek Soo-ryong stood up without any regrets. Because I heard everything I wanted to hear.
“for a moment.”
Baek Soo-ryong turned around and was about to open the door and go out, when he heard a voice calling him from behind..
“……Since I answered your question, I have one question for you too..”
“Try it.”
Baeksu-ryong turned and asked. Namgungsu frowned and asked.
“Understanding Sapa martial arts and preparing for practice. Why did you take such a useless class??”
There were many popular classes among Namgungsu’s classes..
However, in return for winning the bet, Baek Soo-ryong took the most unnecessary liberal arts class that you can take or not take..
No matter how much I thought about it, it was something I couldn't understand..
Baek Soo-ryong’s answer was simple..
“I wanted to teach a class that could teach many things, not just swordsmanship or swordsmanship. Cultured culture would be better for that..”
In response, Namgungsu looked at Baeksuryong with a pitiful expression..
“It is difficult to teach just one thing properly within the given time..”
“You probably do. But it doesn't matter because I'm capable of it..”
“……under!”
Namgungsu opened his mouth blankly at those shamelessly confident words. And I muttered without realizing it.
“That's really unlucky..”
“Honestly, don’t you usually hear things like that a lot??”
“…….”
Namgungsu was momentarily speechless..
In fact, it was because he knew what other instructors called him behind his back..
Workaholic. Perfectionist. Cold-blooded. unlucky person.
At the time, I thought it was just the pathetic jealousy of those without power... … . On the contrary, it felt really strange..
It's unpleasant too,
It was so absurd that I laughed..
“……ha ha ha.”
Namgungsu eventually shook his head. Whenever I talked to Baek Soo-ryong, I always felt strange..
he said with a smile.
“Let's just leave.”
“That document.”
Baek Soo-ryong looked at the booklet Namgung-su had covered..
<Student behavioral characteristics and overall opinions>
The thick booklet was filled with information on each student's martial arts characteristics and habits, as well as the corresponding educational guidelines..
And traces of ink remained on Namgungsu’s hands as he rummaged through the documents all night..
“Did you write it yourself??”
“of course. I teach my students based only on facts I see with my own eyes..”
“You work hard.”
“……Don’t be fooled into thinking that you are the only instructor who wants to achieve results in Cheonmuje..”
Baek Soo-ryong stared at the thick document written by Namgung-su. I'd be lying if I said I didn't want to see it.
“I think it's still unfinished. Can I help you? I’m also amazingly good at watching kids..”
Namgungsu snorted at those words. he said, pulling the book towards him..
“It looks like he wants to see this, but there's no way around it. Come back when you qualify..”
“What are those qualifications??”
The smile on Namgoongsu’s mouth became even deeper..
It was a mischievous, childlike smile that I had never seen from other instructors..
“Become a one-time instructor.”
“Hoo?”
Although it was a short conversation late at night, the two learned more about each other..
Namgungsu said with a hardened expression again..
“Before that, if you are pushed out by someone like Poong Jin-ho, it would be better to give up your dream of becoming a one-time instructor..”
“You'd better not have those expectations..”
Baek Soo-ryong smiled and turned around..
As he opened the door and went out, he heard Namgungsu's voice coming from behind..
[Let me tell you one more thing. The teacher who was on duty in my place that day... … . It was Pungjin Lake..]
“Just say it with words, why do it with whole sounds? Catching a dog.”
[……unlucky guy.]
On the way back to Baekryongjang after leaving the Blue Dragon Hall.
“Hmm.”
Baek Soo-ryong slowly recalled the conversation he had with Namgung-soo today and revised his judgment about Namgung-soo..
Until now, I thought it was an obstacle that had to be removed first in order to become an instructor.…….
“On hold for now.”
Brushing back his hair blowing in the wind, Baek Soo-ryong headed home..
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