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Chapter 435

435fury. New employee with experience (2)

Crunch, crunch.

Baek Su-ryong moved forward, bending his neck left and right. Even a subtle expectation was evident in the voice asking Jang Geol..

“Looks like there's a problem?”

“that is…….”

As it was, the day was just going to end with just a tour. It wasn't a bad idea to watch Yeomrachae's daily life being more peaceful than expected, but Baek Soo-ryong wanted to help the bandits in any way possible..

‘If you help solve the problem, the Green Knight will think more positively about the alliance proposal..’

Looking at Jang Geol's embarrassed expression, there was definitely something wrong..

Baek Soo-ryong grinned, recalling the examples of effective blackmail and intimidation he learned from Master Meng in his past life..

“What's the problem? The top saying they can’t give you money? Pyoguk trying to force a breakthrough? Or another wild vegetable's surprise attack?”

Then Jang Geol looked back at Baek Soo-ryong with an expression that asked what he was talking about. Disappointing news was delivered to the leaders of the political faction who had high expectations..

“yes? No, it's not like that..”

“……why not?”

“Why not??”

“…….”

Now that I think about it, there was no sign of anything special down the road. If the enemy is coming, you should feel the presence of several warriors..

Baek Soo-ryong's expression distorted and he scolded Jang Geol..

“You bastard. Why are you sighing when it’s nothing? I expect people for no reason?”

“No, that's not it. Because of the old lady coming over there…….”

“Grandmother?”

Baek Soo-ryong’s gaze moved along Jang Geol’s finger..

Down the road, a large load was seen moving by itself..

No, it was an old woman coming up the mountain path with a large luggage on her head..

“Grandmother!”

Jang Geol, who shouted loudly, quickly went down the slope and intercepted the old woman. And then he stretched out his hand and snatched the old woman's luggage in one go..

He looked very orthodox and bandit-like, but the words coming out of his mouth were full of concern..

“How many times have I told you not to come this way? The road is rough and you will get hurt if you fall! And since animals come out, I tell you to just go to the main road.…….”

“You bastard. I'm not deaf, so blow your mouth quietly..”

The old woman also seemed to have a formidable personality..

In the stubborn mouth, one could feel the stubbornness that came from going through all kinds of upheavals..

He was able to fight a man who was three times bigger than him without saying a single word, but it was to the point that Jang Geol was intimidated..

‘He's a naughty old man. It reminds me of someone.’

Baek Soo-ryong, who thought of Mae Geuk-ryeom for a moment, shook his head. Meanwhile, Jang Geol, who was very scolded, came up the road with the old woman, grumbling and looking intimidated..

“Are you going to the village across the mountain to meet your married daughter? I heard you gave birth to a son recently.?”

“……Please bring me some cotton clothes in advance. The days are slowly getting colder. Isn't the little one shivering?.”

“Then why did you marry such a poor bastard? It would be better if you sent it to a reliable man like me.…….”

“I won't close my mouth?”

“…….”

An old woman came up to the shelter and sat down on the pavilion. She belatedly discovered the White Water Dragon and clicked her tongue..

“Tsk tsk. The young man had nothing better to do, so he just sat around stealing. If Houdae is healthy and his arms and legs are healthy, he will at least do farming. Do your parents know you’re doing this? Before it's too late, don't pierce your parents' hearts and go back to your hometown. Sick. I have a gray face, but if I stay here, I'll be dealing with black guys like that.…….”

“…….”

I was almost dizzy from the pouring nagging..

For almost the first time in his life, Baek Soo-ryong received a one-sided verbal beating. If I hadn't stopped her in the middle of hanging the clothes, the old woman's nagging would have continued for one more time..

“Grandma! Don't say anything if you don't know anything. Why are you doing this when you clearly know that everyone has a problem??”

“……I did it because I was frustrated when I saw the young guy enter the mountain. What kind of wretched salesman is this? Wow…….”

Still, the old woman seemed a little sorry for speaking harshly, and took something out of the baggage she was carrying on her head..

“If you're hungry, eat this or that..”

It was a dumpling that came in a box..

The dumplings had all cooled down on the way, but the bandits sat around on a bench and tasted each of the dumplings the old woman brought. Everyone must have been hungry so they ate it up..

“……It's delicious.”

White Water Dragon's eyes widened slightly..

I don't care much about the taste of food, but the dumplings made by the old woman were so delicious that even Baek Soo-ryong was slightly surprised..

To exaggerate a little, it is comparable to the dish made by Namgungsu. If it was sold in front of Cheongryong Academic Center, it would quickly become crowded with students..

“Is it okay to eat it? Oh my. I must have ate so much that my body looked bad..”

“It's not that much…….”

“Don't talk back, eat this too, Inum..”

The old woman spoke bluntly and cut her dumpling in half and gave it to Baek Soo-ryong..

“……thank you for this food.”

Although the dumplings were completely cold, the affection contained in them was as warm as if they had been freshly steamed..

Baek Soo-ryong put half of the dumpling given to him by the old woman in his mouth and chewed it..

“phew…….”

Jang Geol and the bandits, who had been watching with anxiety, sighed in relief. If the white water dragons were even angry, it would be no different from a natural disaster for them..

After a short refreshment period, the old woman tried to carry the burden on her head again..

As if he had been waiting, he took the luggage from the pole, blocked the old woman's path, then turned around and bowed..

“……What are you doing??”

“My stomach must be full. I need to do some exercise after eating, so I'll show you up..”

“Don't fucking say it. Do I have no hands or feet? I'll give you the toll tax, so eat this and get away, you bastard..”

The old woman was disgusted, but Jang Geol did not block the road and get out of the way. In the end, the old woman said she was being very rude and put her on Jang Geol's back..

“older brother. I will carry the luggage..”

Baek Soo-ryong carefully lifted the old woman's luggage from the side. Jang Geol-gi, who was startled by the sudden name, immediately burst into laughter..

“Uh-huh, huh-huh! okay. Let our new little brother carry the grandmother's luggage and follow us! Let's go quickly!”

The three men left behind the bandits at the guard post. Even with the old woman on his back, Jang Geol rode down the mountain path at a pace faster than that of most young men..

He could have run or launched a light attack, but he seemed to be as careful as possible for fear of shocking the old woman..

“Grandmother. It's nice to go to the village across the mountain to see your married daughter, but do you really have to take a dangerous path every time? So what are you going to do if you become food for the tiger??”

“What is it about an old man who is so old that he craves meat?.”

“Ugh. Last time, I sprained my ankle on the mountain and spoke well. What would have happened if our kids hadn't found it while patrolling? Do you know how uncomfortable it feels to get rid of a familiar face?…….”

“You’d rather die, Inum.!”

The old woman pulled Jang Geol’s ears. Jang Geol said he was in pain and made a dying noise..

White Water Dragon followed them one step behind..

He chuckled as he watched the two people bickering like mother and son..

‘I now understand why the green-robed monk gave me a janggeol..’

Not all bandits in Yeomrachae are like Jangeol..

There are probably only a few bandits who are big enough to be the first to ask Baeksu-ryong to show them a trick, who are friendly enough to be friendly with merchants, and who are so remote that they cross a rough mountain path while carrying an old woman on their backs..

‘You wanted to show me.’

Master Green tried to show Baek Soo-ryong the future of Green Forest that he envisioned, and perhaps Jang Geol was the best person for the job..

Baek Soo-ryong fully understood the meaning..

But there were also some disappointing aspects. And I started thinking about how I could supplement those parts..

‘If I were a green investigator…….’

Baek Soo-ryong looked around the middle road and the small road, took out a pencil and wrote down the things that came to mind..

I didn't have to swing a knife, but it was a day where I had to move a brush a lot..

‘Rather than simply managing roads and collecting tolls, I think we can expand into various other businesses.…….”

One by one, some pretty good business plans began to appear in Baek Soo-ryong’s head..

* * *

“Grandmother. When returning, make sure to take the main road instead of here. Because I won't charge tolls. Okay?”

“Hurry up and go now, Inum.!”

After taking the old woman down the mountain, the two headed to the main road, Yeomrachae's largest business location. It was the last place Baek Soo-ryong would visit..

The sun was already going down. It would soon get dark after just one or two hours..

“Main streets have the fewest customers. However, the maximum number of security personnel is maintained at all times. Do you know why??”

Jang Geol said that they had become quite close and now he was even asking questions. Baek Soo-ryong smiled and answered..

“There are some side roads that cannot be helped, but if the main road is opened, Yeomrachae's reputation will fall to the ground. So isn’t it a desperate thing to protect it??”

“huh? How did you know? who told you?”

Jang Geol asked back with a surprised expression..

Baek Soo-ryong shrugged his shoulders instead of answering. Because I couldn’t say I heard it from King Nokrimtu..

“Anyway, that's right. The main road is our pride. This road must be reliably guarded so that the government and the top officials cannot think of anything else..”

“……So do fights often break out on the main street??”

Jang Geol shook his head at Baek Soo-ryong, who had not yet given up any expectations..

“It happens very occasionally, but not for half a year. Let's just pay some toll, there is no crazy top or bureau trying to fight Yeomrachae. Sometimes, they are kids from the first generation…….”

“conflict!”

Before the words were finished, a voice filled with inner energy was heard. The two people, who saw each other face to face for a moment, launched a light attack at the same time..

After a while, the voice that had just burst into laughter was heard again..

“How can we submit to thieves who occupy the mountain without permission and take money from us? As a military officer who learned the narrow-mindedness of political factions, this is absolutely unacceptable! Can't you get out of the way right now?!”

He was a young man with a hero's gun tied tightly..

His age seemed to be within or outside of the terms, but even at a glance, he had the impression of being stubborn..

Grumble.

The young man with his sword drawn stepped forward and shouted..

“Investigator in green, come out immediately! With my sword I will test whether you are worthy to claim master of this mountain.!”

The words and actions of the young man who dared to provoke Nokuisu in front of the bandits of Yeomrachae..

However, it was not Yeomrachae's bandits who were frightened by those words..

“Small, small! Calm down. I'll take care of this.…….”

There was a merchant accompanying the young man, and a middle-aged man who appeared to be the merchant was struggling between the young man and the bandits of Yeomrachae..

“Debt stocks! Please wait a moment. I said this because the small cooperative is not familiar with this practice. I will be good at persuading you…….”

“Well, there are no other customers behind you, so take your time..”

Buju picked his ears and nodded leisurely..

However, upon seeing this, the young man's face turned red with shame..

“The top lord, don’t be servile! My sword will protect you!”

At the same time, he pushed the top holder and stepped forward, and his momentum was unexpectedly sharp. The debtor's eyes narrowed slightly..

“I am Geum Jin-myeong, a lay disciple of a shaman. I will give up the lead to the underlings, so anyone who has courage can try it.!”

The expressions of the bandits in Yeomrachae were becoming increasingly irritated. Baek Soo-ryong understood the situation from afar..

‘Even at a glance, it’s a strong first choice..’

As they approached from behind Baek Soo-ryong and Jang Geol-gi, they were greeted by Buju Jeok Man-pae, who was scratching his head in annoyance..

“Debt lord. What is this??”

“You wouldn't know it if you looked at it. Some political bastard comes and picks on me, and I'm contemplating whether to kill him or save him. I think I know the owner of the top over there.…….”

“conflict! Like thieves, you're whispering behind my back.!”

“……It would be right to kill him?”

Most of the bandits nodded, and at that time, Baek Soo-ryong made eye contact and Lee Chae looked at the debtor's eyes..

“A newbie can give it a try?”

At those words, the bandits had a look of anticipation in their eyes..

Everyone was curious about how Blue Dragon Credit Union would deal with that naked brat..

I imagined scenes of him showing off a great move, or of being forced to kneel and retreat due to the intimidation of an unrivaled expert..

“It's best if you can persuade them with words.…….”

“I understand. I'll try to convince you.”

Baek Soo-ryong nodded willingly and moved forward before anyone could stop him..

Suddenly, a slim man walked out from among the lumpy figures, and Geum Jin-myeong looked bewildered. I couldn't even feel any inner strength from the other person..

“Are you deceiving me now! Why the most insignificant person?…….”

“Kaaak - Twah!”

The white water dragon spat on the wide side of the sword and swung it without hesitation..

Geum Jin-myeong belatedly said, “Wow!” I made a noise and backed away to avoid it, but there was no way. It was clearly a simple, ignorant looking herbivore, but it had mysterious movements that even the ultimate shinshin technique could not shake off..

“high, high……!”

The side of the sword covered in thick saliva hit Geum Jin-myeong’s side face..

Wow!!

Geum Jin-myeong was knocked unconscious by a single blow and fell hard on the floor. It was the moment when Gangho's first journey with the dream of Cheongun was ended by an unknown bandit..

Baek Soo-ryong, with his sword draped over his shoulder again, warned the Sang Sang-ju, whose mouth was wide open..

“I didn't kill it, so put it on the wagon and pass by quickly. And when I wake up, I tell you this. Next time you come, I will send you an arm and a leg. You understood well.?”

“Yes, yes! All right!”

The owner of the top tier lowered his head repeatedly and ordered the workers to roughly crumple Geum Jin-myeong into the carriage..

If the green robed monk said anything about this, Baek Soo-ryong planned to say something like this..

Even if Master Meng had seen what happened just now, he would have done the same thing..

‘If it were Master Maeng, adding more would have been more..’

Murmur.

“……That's right, I'm new?”

“It seems like an experienced job.…….”

“They said they would persuade me…….”

The bandits who were watching Baeksu-ryong from behind were whispering in suspicious voices..