Chapter 274
274fury. The atmosphere became awkward
The next morning, Mei Geukryun looked at Wei Jicheon's complexion and asked:.
“Are you feeling better??”
Wi Ji-cheon was betrayed by Heon Won-gang the day before and was greatly shocked when his sword was taken away..
Mae Geuk-ryeom, who watched this, brought Wi Ji-cheon to his lodgings and let him sleep for the night..
‘Although he has formidable skills with a sword, his mind is still that of a child..’
Worried that her delicate heart would have been greatly hurt, Mae Geuk-ryeom watched Wi Ji-cheon all night while she slept next to him..
I was worried that my emotional wounds would lead to my death..
“yes. are you okay.”
Fortunately, Wi Ji-cheon woke up after a good night's sleep and seemed to be fine. I didn't mumble to myself with a blank face like I did last night..
Wei Ji-cheon bowed his head politely and said..
“Student head teacher. Thank you for letting me sleep.”
“With something like this.”
Since Wi Ji-cheon's only blood relative, Wi Ji-yeol, was gone on a river cruise not long ago, I felt like I should take care of him instead..
‘Wi Ji-yeol, the old man also received help with his son-in-law's work..’
Mei Geukryun stretched out his hand and patted Wei Jicheon on the shoulder..
“If you have a hard time, you can come to me at any time..”
“……You weren't bothered by me.?”
“On the contrary, it's nice that it's not secluded. Come to sleep sometimes.”
“lol. thank you.”
Wi Ji-cheon smiled brightly. It was a smile that greatly eased Mae Geuk-ryeom's worries. The two made up the bedding together..
“Let's eat.”
“yes!”
The two were like grandfather and grandson. A happy smile appeared on Mae Geukryeom's lips. It was quite rare.
‘I guess I'm old too.’
Mae Geukryeom continued to look at Wijicheon while eating breakfast..
Fortunately, I ate well and had no problems during the morning training. Mae Geuk-ryeom nodded after watching Wi Ji-cheon get off safely..
I didn't think there was any need to worry about coin damage..
“I'll clean it up..”
Wi Ji-cheon took care of washing dishes and cleaning. Although I usually keep things neatly organized, Wi Ji-cheon was very careful to make sure there was not a single dust or hair in the place where he stayed..
“That was enough. Come sit down..”
“yes!”
The two sat across from each other and drank tea. Mae Geuk-ryeom poured tea for Wi Ji-cheon and asked:.
“What are you going to do now? Are you going to take on a challenge that you couldn’t do yesterday??”
The mission written in Wi Ji-cheon's secret paper was <Cut off Mae Geuk-ryeom's beard.>.
But yesterday, I was betrayed by Heon Wongang, so I couldn't swing my sword even once..
“I don't have a sword right now…….”
Wi Ji-cheon looked at his empty waist and made a sullen expression..
“If it's a sword, I'll lend it to you. There are a few things I don't use..”
Mae Geuk-ryeom brought the swords he had and showed them to Wi Ji-cheon..
Although they were not swords of the sword spirit level, they were all well-made, famous swords. These were swords that Geomchi Maegeukryeom had collected one by one over several decades..
“wow…….”
Wi Ji-cheon, who was looking at the swords as if fascinated, chose one of them. And then I raised my head and looked at Mae Geukryeom..
“This sword. Can I borrow it for a few days??”
“a few days?”
Lending wasn't a problem. But why should I rent it for a few days??
Wi Ji-cheon looked at Mae Geuk-ryeom with a serious expression and answered..
“I want to challenge the student head teacher after I get my sword spirit back. Because I want to do the best I can..”
Mae Geuk-ryeom immediately understood what he meant. A smile formed on his lips..
“I will go out with this sword and retrieve the sword soul, that is what I am saying.?”
“……yes.”
Mae Geuk-ryeom nodded, feeling glad..
“good night. I'll wait for a few days.”
“The sword you lent me. We will treat it with care.”
The two people got up from their seats. Mae Geuk-ryeom saw off Wi Ji-cheon..
Even though it was early in the morning, I could feel several people snooping around outside..
“I think I came looking for you.”
Not daring to invade the student dean's dormitory, everyone was waiting outside for Wei Ji-cheon to come out..
Before Wei Ji-cheon left, Mae Geuk-ryeom gave him one last piece of advice..
“Don't be too overconfident with your sword..”
“……yes.”
Wi Ji-cheon recalled the events of the previous day and lowered his head in shame..
However, the boy raised his head again at Mae Geuk-ryeom's next words..
“However, in the end, the only thing you have to trust is the sword..”
“yes?”
It's different from before.?
Mae Geuk-ryeom laughed as he placed his hand on Wi Ji-cheon's head, who was embarrassed..
“Don't be overconfident, but be confident. Unless you are fooled by lies and deceit, there is no child among your students who can break your sword. I guarantee that.”
“……yes thank you!”
Wi Ji-cheon’s expression brightened. Then he said with his eyes shining.
“During the exam period, you won't trust anyone anymore. Because everyone is the enemy.”
The boy's eyes suddenly changed. A grim look of death appeared in those once innocent eyes..
“From now on, I will not choose any means or methods. If necessary, I will stab you in the back, lie to you, torture you, and threaten you.!”
“What, what??”
Mae Geuk-ryeom was embarrassed, but Wi Ji-cheon did not stop talking..
“As taught by teacher Baek Soo-ryong, I will be a thorough student in this exam.!”
“wait for a sec. No need to take it too seriously…….”
“See you again then!”
Wi Ji-cheon bowed his head and flew over the fence..
“It's Wijicheon!”
“catch it-!”
Along with the crashing sound, shouting, screaming, and the sound of weapons clashing against each other were heard. Most of them ended with the screams of someone other than Wi Ji-cheon..
Mae Geukryeom sighed naturally..
“Rotten guy. What did you teach that kid??”
Mae Geuk-ryeom clicked his tongue as he remembered Baek Soo-ryong, the culprit behind all of this. I think I should say something when we meet sometime soon..
* * *
“Swordsman! Let's fight swords with me! I am a third year heartless…….”
Wow!
The third-year student, whose jaw was turned by the blow, lost consciousness and fell down. He went out confidently and collapsed without even being able to say anything, but no one paid any attention to him..
Because I was in a hurry to stop Wijicheon from running rampant like a yaksha..
“artillery, surround!”
“Well, there are all these monsters!”
“They said he was a swordsman…….”
Wi Ji-cheon stirred up the siege like a tiger jumping into a flock of sheep. Every time the boy's sword traced a trace in the air, someone screamed..
‘I'm not used to this sword yet.’
In order to get used to the weight and shape of the new sword, Wei Ji-cheon deliberately clashed his sword with his pursuers instead of avoiding them..
But the number of enemies was too many. The sudden attacks that came in during the melee often chilled Wi Ji-cheon's stomach..
‘Slowly, I became familiar with the sword.…….’
Wi Ji-cheon chose the place where the siege was the thinnest and attempted to break through. The light waves carried by the sword have become sharper..
It didn't even take much effort. After reading the trajectory of the opponent's attack and dodging it, he stabbed or swung his sword through the loophole. The flock of wolves that came for the sachet fell like leaves in an autumn wind..
Wi Ji-cheon had not even removed his sword from its sheath yet. I didn't feel the need to..
‘I'm going to break through like this!’
The siege was almost breached. Wijicheon was planning on going to find Heonwon River..
at that moment,
Wow-!
For the first time, the sword attack was blocked. Wei Ji-cheon, surprised by the repulsion force that made his grip go numb, hurriedly stepped back. A familiar face was seen hidden behind the opponent's sword..
“Senior Dokgojun?”
Dok Go-Jun aimed his sword with a serious expression..
“No excuses. Wijicheon. I will take your wheat and the sachet..”
“……It's less shocking than Wongang's senior..”
Wei Ji-cheon sighed and held his sword again..
However, the opponent was not just Dok Go-Jun..
“Is that guy Geomjae? It's truly amazing.”
A tall, gentle-looking young man appeared to Dok Go-jun's left.,
“Wijicheon. long time no see.”
Yuran, looking somewhat sad, walked from Dokgojun's right..
“Seniors! Don't let down your guard. The opponent is a swordsman known to be the strongest among the Blue Dragon Five Mangs..”
Dangsoso held a memorized machine at the very back and was prepared to throw it at any time..
Gulp…….
Wi Ji-cheon was very nervous..
It's difficult to deal with just Dok Go-Jun, but there wasn't a single one of the other seniors who looked weak..
Moreover, the back is blocked by pursuers..
It was truly a dilemma..
‘I have no choice but to break through somehow.’
It was when Wi Ji-cheon gritted his teeth and gripped his sword tightly..
“I will deal with Wijicheon.”
Yuran stepped forward alone. Dok Go-jun, who saw this, spoke in a worried voice..
“Saponification. You can't do it alone. It is right to join forces here..”
“If I lose, then we join forces..”
“This is not the time to be stubborn…….”
“What do you think? I've already completely surrounded you.”
Bang Baek-hyun said, putting his arm around Dok Go-jun’s shoulder. He took Yuran’s side..
“It’s okay to give a junior a chance first.?”
“Are you going to do this to me too??”
“I also don't want to hear that several first-year juniors joined forces..”
Dok Go-jun sighed at that carefree sound..
“Wi Ji-cheon is no ordinary first grader. That guy's black…….”
“I have eyes too. You look ridiculously strong.”
“…….”
Bang Baek-hyeon was looking at Wi Ji-cheon with an expression of sincere admiration..
The posture of holding a sword, the rising momentum, and even the traces visible on the bodies of fallen juniors around him..
Bang Baekhyun shook his head as if he was dumbfounded..
“I'm glad you're not in the same group as me..”
“You said the same thing to me before..”
“I'm happier than you.”
“…….”
When Dok Go-jun narrowed his eyes and glared at him, Bang Baek-hyun giggled and said,.
“joke. Rather, look into Yuiran’s eyes. If you interfere, they'll probably attack us first.?”
It may not be true, but it was true that Yuran's expression was sincere..
She kept her gaze fixed on Wi Ji-cheon and spoke to Dok Go-jun behind her..
“Dokgojun. Please give it up just this once. From now on, I will follow your instructions..”
“……I get it. I wish you good luck.”
In the end, Dok Go-jun, Bang Baek-hyeon, and Tang So-so retreated and formed a wide siege..
Wei Ji-cheon looked around and sighed..
“Why are my seniors so upset that they can’t catch me??”
“Because you are so great. The awl in your pocket tends to stick out..”
At Yu-ran's answer, Wi Ji-cheon could neither laugh nor cry. Even more so when I saw her sword being pulled out of its scabbard..
“Don't let your guard down. Because I have been training hard all this time..”
“I'm not stupid enough to let down my guard against that senior Yuiran..”
A smile formed on Yuran's lips at the boy's words. I felt like my sad heart was melting away..
But even for a moment, Yuiran's expression hardened and he took a stance. Wei Ji-cheon was also alert and drew his sword..
There was no need for a long conversation. Yuiran put his spirit into action and took the lead..
“Chahot!”
Biryu Sword Technique.
Yu-ran's German-style sword technique, which continued with constant attacks, aimed at wetting out Wi Ji-cheon's entire body..
Kaagaga River!
Sword and sword clashed and sparks flew out. Dust rose in a dizzying manner as the two walked. It was difficult for most students to even follow the movements with their eyes..
‘Iranian senior. You trained really hard..’
Wi Ji-cheon was truly impressed..
Yuran's sword became sharper and faster than before. It was dense and persistent. It seemed like if I let my guard down even for a moment, they would break through my defenses..
As a fellow swordsman, I was able to fully guess how hard Yuran had trained..
It was the same with Yuiran..
‘You've become incredibly strong. The gap has widened further.’
Clashing swords with Wei Ji-tian, the girl felt how much the boy had improved..
I was expecting him to be stronger than me, so I was surprised but not frustrated..
Rather, I felt a slightly different feeling..
‘You seem a little tall too.’
When we first met, we were almost the same height, but now Wijicheon is slightly taller..
It wasn't just the height that changed..
Whoops! Whoops! Ugh!
Every time the swords collided, Yuran lost strength..
I used to be able to push myself, but now I feel pushed back..
At the same time as I felt resentful, I felt itchy..
‘This is because men are men?’
Wi Ji-cheon's face came into view once again. Normally he looks like a gentle puppy, but when he holds a sword, his face becomes serious..
‘Will it continue to grow in the future? Your physique will grow, and in a few years I might have to look at it.…….’
A small blush bloomed on Yuran's cheeks as she imagined what Wijicheon would look like in the future..
“senior? Where are you hurting??”
“……it's okay.”
Wow!
Yuiran took a step back and said with a sigh..
“I lost.”
Yuran quickly admitted defeat. I could have competed for a few dozen more, but I realized there was no point in fighting any more..
Wi Ji-cheon bowed his head and said..
“Thank you for your concession..”
“The sword has changed?”
“……Senior Wongang took it away. You deceived me by saying it was a mission…….”
“He's still doing that..”
As we clashed swords and talked, my stuffy stomach felt relieved. I gained the courage to ask honestly..
“After returning from the Namgung family, why did you never stop by Sanggeomyeon??”
“yes? ah…….”
The reason why Yuran was sad.
This was because Wi Ji-cheon never came to visit him after returning from the Namgung family..
‘I was worried that I might have gotten hurt somewhere..’
There were several times when I decided to go there first. However, there were so many people around me that I couldn't move. Because I could have caused trouble to Wi Ji-cheon for no reason..
This was the reason why I desperately needed an excuse to come and meet in public like this..
Wi Ji-cheon scratched his head and answered..
“sorry. There are a lot of customers at Baekryongjang these days, and my grandfather suddenly left... … . I was out of my mind..”
“……It looks okay so that's it. I didn't ask to hear excuses..”
The atmosphere was somewhat awkward. Hmm. Yuiran cleared his throat and opened his mouth..
“During the vacation, we decided to do training camp together at the Sanggeomyeon Institute. You too... … prong?”
A cautious suggestion. Wi Ji-cheon blinked and answered belatedly..
“ah… … . Let me think about it. You also need to get permission from the teacher..”
Fortunately, the answer was not negative. Yuiran decided to be satisfied with this level for now..
“It's not coercion. just a recommendation.”
“lol. yes.”
“Don't laugh like that anywhere.”
“……yes?”
The atmosphere became more awkward.
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