Chapter 280
280fury. Tell it to the leader
The head of the Gangseo branch of the Murim League felt a ray of cold sweat running down his back..
‘Why in my office…….’
He was a man with great power, enough to act as an agent for the Murim lord in the Gangseo region, but now he was in an uncomfortable atmosphere and was being watched..
It was because of the two guests sitting on either side of him..
“Hmm. Would you two like to talk comfortably? I have something to talk about with the adjutant outside.…….”
Outside the office, Kwak Cheol-woo, deputy director of the Blue Dragon Academy, was waiting. The head of the Gangseo branch tried to sneak out using him as an excuse. A story to share? It would have been enough for each of us to talk behind our boss’s back..
But the two guests who came to visit him seemed to have no intention of letting him go..
“Nope. You too, please sit down. A guest cannot evict the landlord..”
“I think it would be good for the branch leader to listen as well..”
“……yes.”
Which safety should I reject?.
One of them is a senior member of Moorim, and the other is a person who can be said to be his superior..
The woman sitting to the left of the branch manager.
Zhuge Xiaozhen, the commander of the Murim League, politely bowed to the opponent across from him..
“It would be appropriate for me to come visit you, but I heard that Cheongryong Academic Center is currently in the middle of an exam period. I apologize once again for forcing the administrator to step out in case my visit was a disruption to the students..”
“Don't worry. This isn't that far from the Blue Dragon Science Museum. Didn’t you come from far away??”
The old man sitting across from her slowly sipped his tea and answered..
The head of the Blue Dragon Academy and a top expert in the previous generation..
Noh smiled kindly and continued speaking..
“I'm not a mean old man enough to build up my pride over something like this..”
“……thank you for your understanding.”
But Zhuge Sozhen knew. This old man is not as gentle a person as he seems..
‘Thousand-armed Avalokitesvara statue.’
I heard that he was an old master of the same age as the Changcheon Sword King, and that his qualifications were so outstanding that he was the first to become a 100-year-old master among martial artists of the same age..
Even before the now deceased King Changcheon Sword..
‘The prevailing opinion was that if he hadn't been injured in the past war against the blood religion, he would have been able to join the Ten Zones of Wulin..’
However, an injury suffered in the war against the blood religion fifty years ago changed Noh Gun-sang's life..
In that war, Noh suffered serious injuries that put his life in danger..
He was lucky and barely survived, but Mu-gong, who was greatly weakened by the aftereffects, was held back by his ankles even afterward..
My growth as an unmanned person has come to an end..
‘Among the rulers of the Five Great Halls, there is someone who holds a greater grudge against the blood religion than anyone else..’
Before coming here, Zhuge Sojin remembered what the lord had told him about Lu Junsang..
- Senpai, Thousand-Armed Avalokitesvara, that is. When he was young, he was a man who fought at all costs to the point where he was called a devil by the blood cultists. In short, it was a crazy dog. I heard he's calmed down now... … Just in case, be careful with the general military..
‘crazy dog…….’
Gulp.
Fortunately, the current Noh Gun-sang did not feel that way at all. Rather, he seemed like a warm grandfather next door..
‘Has your personality changed as you get older? Or is he hiding it??’
While Zhuge Sozhen was nervously observing the atmosphere, Lu Junsang sipped his tea and opened his mouth..
“How is your leader??”
The words referring to the Murim lord are mixed with honorific and inferior expressions. But Zhuge Sozhen had no intention of pointing out that part..
“……yes. He is busy working tirelessly to eradicate the religious cult. He wanted to come see the governor as soon as possible, but he had too much work to do, so he told me to go and say hello first..”
Zhuge Sozhen said this and placed a small wooden box on the table..
A nice scent spread throughout the room, so it was clear that it contained a precious elixir..
“Lord Maeng said it was a small gift to his senior..”
“Heh heh. It's a small gift…….”
Before meeting officially, send your subordinates first and give them a personal gift.?
Noh was not naive enough to believe this was a sincere favor..
‘It's probably not a gift, it's a bribe..’
Lu Gunsang pushed the wooden box towards Zhuge Sojin and said..
“Please tell me that you will accept my heart. That friend was a junior in the past, but isn't he the Murim lord now? If you receive something like this carelessly, you may get caught up in a rumor later..”
“No need to worry. As I said, it's extremely personal.…….”
“I said I would refuse..”
“……sorry.”
Zhuge Sozhen was about to offer one more time, but when he saw Lu Junsang's cool eyes, he put away the wooden box..
After taking another sip of tea, Noh continued speaking..
“So, what is it that the Commander-in-Chief of the Murim League is discussing with me??”
“…… Before your official visit to the Cheongryong Academy, I would like to give you a detailed explanation of the matter I contacted you about earlier..”
A deep wrinkle appeared between Noh’s forehead..
I already had expectations before coming here. I also came here to negotiate over that matter..
widely.
He said, putting the tea cup down on the table..
“If that were the case, I would have clearly stated my refusal..”
In preparation for the war against the Blood Cult, the Murim Alliance had a plan to incorporate the Blue Dragon Academy into a military organization under the Murim Alliance..
A few days ago, Mr. Roh received a letter with the plan written on it, and he wrote a rejection reply on the spot..
However, the Murim Alliance's answer was a call from the general military..
“Maybe you haven't received a reply yet??”
“I received it. However, I feel like the explanation is not enough in writing, so I will tell you in person today to help you understand.…….”
Even as he was speaking, Zhuge Xiaozhen's complexion turned pale..
This was because I faced directly the intangible force created by Roh..
Sssssssut…….
Zhuge So-jin's complexion turned as pale as a corpse due to the energy wave of the old soldier's face, which seemed to be cutting his whole body with a knife..
Mr. Roh said in a cool tone..
“I tried to treat him with courtesy, but he turned out to be extremely arrogant. Did I seem like a poor old man who couldn't even understand the explanation written on the letter??”
“I don't mean that…….”
“Seo, senior. Please fix it. Even if you look at my face…….”
The head of the Gangseo branch, who was looking between the two, was embarrassed and asked Noh Gun-sang a favor. Zhuge Sojin also immediately apologized..
“I was careless.”
However, although his complexion was as pale as a corpse, Zhuge Sozhen did not avoid Lu Junxiang's gaze..
“……Would you please give me time to persuade the governor??”
“It's persuasion?”
The reason Zhuge So-jin came instead was not because her martial arts skills were as strong as those of Lu Jun-sang..
This was because it was her job to meet with the experts every day and coordinate various matters..
The general military of the Murim League meets numerous experts every day..
Is there anyone among them who is not dissatisfied with the way the Murim Alliance leadership handles their affairs??
However, he did not dare to challenge King Gwon, the Murim lord and member of the Ten Masters, so he was prone to making a fuss with the easy-going generals..
Zhuge Sojin had been working for the Murim Alliance for several years..
‘Huh. You're a strong kid..’
Even Noh was impressed by that sight..
Well, if you have a weak stomach, you won't be able to stick by Emperor Yayul's side..
If he had the temperament of a wild boar with a burning tail, he would break the table every few days..
“Let me see. But it won't be easy.”
Noh has regained momentum..
It's not good to push yourself too hard. The right thing to do was to listen to the other person to some extent, even if it meant saving face..
“……thank you for the opportunity.”
Zhuge Sozhen, who was able to breathe more easily, politely took the gun and said:.
“The threat of blood religion is spreading throughout the world. The work of the Namgung family is only the beginning. From what I understand, only a small portion of the power of blood religion was invested in the Namgung family..”
Noh Gunsang nodded while drinking tea..
“continue.”
“We must use what happened to the Namgung family as a lesson for us. If you react after the Blood Cult starts attacking first, it will be too late. The entire martial arts community must join forces to respond preemptively to minimize the amount of blood shed..”
Noh just listened quietly. Zhuge Sozhen continued to say.
“I have already finished talking with Gufileilbang and Odaesegawa. More than 100 small and medium-sized businesses have also decided to provide support..”
“…….”
The Murim League was preparing for war much more actively than Noh Gunsang thought..
“If you are a governor who experienced the last war, you will know how fearsome and strong the enemies of the blood religion are..”
Everyone knows.
That's why I don't want to send my students to war..
Even if I had to go out, I couldn't let my life be lost in vain..
“It is for the same reason that we proposed an alliance to the Blue Dragon Academy. Complete annihilation of blood religion. This can only be achieved if the entire martial arts group works together..”
At that moment, Noh Gunsang's eyebrows twitched..
“In the Murim Alliance, when one party unilaterally belongs to another organization, it is called an alliance.?”
“……This is only a temporary measure to ensure chain of command.”
“Like a soldier, his words are clear and flowing..”
While enduring the cold gaze of Lu Jun-sang, Zhuge So-jin decided that persuasion would be much more difficult than expected..
Honestly, I was a little embarrassed because it was so different from the reaction I expected..
‘I thought there would be a lot of resentment towards the blood religion, but that wasn't the case.?’
The Murim Lord was planning to persuade the rulers by touring the Five University Halls, starting with the Blue Dragon Hall..
So the beginning was the most important.
If you succeed in persuading the Blue Dragon School, it will become an excuse to persuade the other Five University Schools as well..
The Blue Dragon Academy decided to join the cause, but are you cowardly saving yourself??
-It will be possible to put pressure on people in the name of.
Therefore, it was no exaggeration to say that the Murim Alliance risked their lives to make this happen..
‘But if the reaction is this negative…….’
Maybe I put the first button on wrong??
An ominous feeling ran down my spine..
However, Zhuge Sozhen did not show any signs and continued speaking..
We have to somehow convince Noh Gun-sang at this point..
……Or at least take some time.
The leader is probably moving by now too..
“How many unmanned people were killed and injured in the past? I didn't participate in the war, but I heard about the tragedy from my family's elders..”
“…….”
“What about people who have lost family members? Such pain must not be repeated again..”
“…….”
“The Murim Alliance only has nominal command authority, but actual command authority will be given to the ruler. Please lead the Blue Dragon Academy and stand at the forefront of annihilating blood religion. We need the experience you have..”
“…….”
Noh was seriously injured due to an injury suffered fifty years ago and his martial arts skills were at a standstill..
There was certainly no way there was no resentment towards the blood religion..
Zhuge Sozhen touched on that part little by little..
As expected, Noh’s expression gradually hardened..
he said in a lowered voice.
“……If the blood religion rises again, I will lead my old people and fight against them..”
Zhuge Xiaozhen's face brightened. He thought his persuasion had worked..
“Lord! thank you!”
However, it is still too early to like it..
“I'm on my own.”
“……yes?”
Lu Jun-sang chuckled at Zhuge So-jin's stupid expression..
“What are you so upset about? They said they needed my experience, so I said I would fight alone..”
“Then, the Cheongryong Academic Museum is…….”
“Zhuge military. Do you think I am the head of an armed group called Blue Dragon Academy??”
“What are you saying?…….”
“Nope.”
Noh Gun-sang shook his head..
“I am the head of the Blue Dragon Academy. A person responsible for the education and safety of students..”
After being seriously injured in the last war,
Noh struggled much more than others knew, was so desperate, and lived a very long and helpless life..
It was after all those processes had passed that I was appointed as the director of Cheongryong Academic Hall..
‘I thought our situation was similar..’
The Blue Dragon Academy is falling behind, leaving its past glory behind, and the self is growing older and weaker day by day..
I thought there was no better place to spend my later years..
‘I thought there was no need to become super strong, I just had to graduate healthy..’
I also knew that many instructors and charlatans were whispering behind Gwanju's back, saying that Gwanju was incompetent, but I didn't care..
Because I was actually incompetent..
He barely intervened in the management of the academy, and even during meetings, all he did was laugh and laugh..
It wasn't long before my mind changed..
-This year’s Cheonmu Festival. I will take responsibility and make Blue Dragon Academy the winner..
At first, when the young man who was simply watching with interest said those words, strangely enough, a spark that I thought had burned out in my heart dimly lit up..
“……Cheongryong Academic Center is changing. The Imoogi is shedding its old shell and becoming a true dragon..”
You can't lead the change yourself..
But at least, shouldn’t it be a fence that protects change?.
“Give up trying to convince me. Even if the Blue Dragon Academy participates in the war, we will let the children make their own choices. Go and tell the leader..”
Noh Gun-sang smiled and continued speaking..
It was a smile that felt even more eerie because it was so peaceful..
“If you ignore my warning, you will see a mad dog running rampant in the middle of the Murim Alliance..”
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