Chapter 477
477fury. You are sorely mistaken.
Squeak…….
Baek Soo-ryong opened the door of the old bookstore and entered. The old hinges creaked. There was a smell of paper that had permeated the space for a long time, and I saw a dimly lit interior with a lantern on..
‘hmm?’
Baek Soo-ryong tilted his head at the strangely familiar feeling. It was definitely my first time visiting an old bookstore. However, things like the atmosphere and neatly organized items created a sense of déjà vu..
The reason for the déjà vu soon became clear. A cool-looking young man was leaning against the wall and reading a book. It looked like it had just come out of a painting by Pungwol Painter..
Faced with an unexpected face, Baek Soo-ryong muttered with a puzzled expression..
“Namgoongsu?”
Namgungsu turned his head and looked at Baeksuryong. It seemed as if he had not expected this meeting at all, and his eyes widened in surprise for a moment. Yes, it was so subtle that even a white water dragon with good eyesight could recognize it..
“……White Water Dragon?”
Namgungsu did not expect another guest to arrive at this time. Because I always used to read books quietly by myself at this time..
But it turned out that it wasn't anyone else, but Baeksu-ryong, who I thought was recuperating at Baekryongjang, appeared here..
Namgungsu narrowed his eyebrows and looked at Baek Soo-ryong with a suspicious gaze..
“What kind of plan is this? I wonder if they came after me?”
Baek Soo-ryong, who was approaching Nam Gung-su with a happy heart, said with an expression that he heard all the crazy things..
“What nonsense? I'm trying to make my happy feelings go away..”
“Your voice is too loud.”
Namgungsu frowned, wondering what he was displeased with, and pointed to a corner of the old bookstore with a gesture of his chin..
An old woman who appeared to be the owner of an old bookstore was dozing off. There was a book on the small table, as if he had been reading just a moment ago..
Baek Soo-ryong, who saw this, clicked his tongue and lowered his voice..
“It should have already been closed, but you're the reason the owner's grandmother is doing that.?”
“This is an absurd slander. I pay a small nightly fee every month to use this place..”
In fact, it was no exaggeration to say that most of this antique bookstore's income came from Namgungsu's ex-money. This was the place he went whenever he wanted to quietly relax and read a book..
Namgungsu said while looking at the complexion of the uninvited guest he met out of nowhere..
“……I heard that he came back. It looks better than I thought..”
“I enjoyed the medicine and food you sent me..”
“Since it was created with the vision of the Namgung family, it is bound to be effective. Eat each meal on time according to the directions..”
Baek Soo-ryong laughed and playfully asked at the blunt yet meticulous, Namgungsu-like answer..
“How many of those damn visions are in your family??”
“The longer the history, the more diverse the vision. Now I want to read the book again.”
It seems that Namgoongsu did not want his alone time to be disturbed..
However, Baek Soo-ryong hesitated for a moment, as if he had something left to say, and then spoke..
“……Why don’t you stop by Baekryongjang when you have time? There's a lot of talk about things being pushed back..”
At that moment, Namgungsu made a straight face, and the surroundings became cold as if an ice ball had been released..
“I don't work with patients..”
“As you can see now…….”
Baek Soo-ryong was about to say that he was almost completely healed, but changed his words when he saw his cold, shining golden eyes..
“……I'll be back at work in just a few more days, so we'll talk then..”
“…….”
Namgungsu nodded silently. Their conversation ended there..
It wasn't a good place to have a conversation in the first place..
The old woman who had been dozing off woke up and was quietly observing the two people..
“Don't worry about me. I'll just find the books I need and leave soon..”
“I never cared..”
Baek Soo-ryong passed by Nam Gung-su and began looking around the old bookstore to find the book he wanted..
“…….”
Namgungsu glanced at Baek Soo-ryong once, then turned his head again and focused on the book he was reading..
In the quiet late-night old bookstore, for a while, all you could hear was the sound of pages being turned..
* * *
“……Why are you following me??”
“The direction is just the same?”
At Baek Soo-ryong’s shameless answer, deep wrinkles appeared between Nam Goong-su’s eyebrows..
As soon as he left the old bookstore, he followed along as if he had been waiting and said no? Do you mean to believe that?.
“Do you have something to say to me??”
“……I guess I should read some books..”
Baek Soo-ryong suddenly took out a book he had brought from an old bookstore and started reading. Although it was a time of dim moonlight, the expert's eyes had no trouble reading books at night..
Namgungsu said with a small sigh..
“If you have something to say, say it, otherwise go your own way..”
“Don't pay attention to people reading?”
Namgungsu looked at Baeksuryong, who was following him at an appropriate distance, with a puzzled expression, then shook his head and turned around..
“Do whatever you want.”
Namgungsu assumed that Baeksuryong was not there and started walking. About ten steps behind him, Baek Soo-ryong walked while reading a book..
It was a strange companionship..
There was no conversation at all between the two. We just walked in the same direction.
“…….”
“…….”
How long did it take to walk like that?.
“What if.”
As Baek Soo-ryong muttered quietly to himself, Namgungsu stopped. When I looked back, Baek Soo-ryong was still reading a book..
“What would it be like if I couldn’t go to the Heavenly Wu Festival??”
Baek Su-ryong's gaze was still on the book, but his eyes were somehow empty. To Namgungsu, the voice seemed strangely distant..
“……What are you talking about suddenly??”
Namgungsu walked up with long strides and snatched Baeksuryong’s book. It seemed as if a bolt of lightning had struck from within the bright yellow gold..
“No, it could just be that way.?”
Baek Soo-ryong replied slyly and lightly shrugged his shoulders. However, Namgoongsu's words just now did not sound like a joke at all..
“White Water Dragon. speak properly.”
“Will you give me back my book? I found it with difficulty.”
“speak properly.”
Baek Soo-ryong looked at Nam Gung-su for a moment and then sighed softly and said..
“…… The threat of blood religion is growing. The students could get caught up and become dangerous, but in this situation, is it true that they are preparing for Cheonmuje? … . That's what I thought.”
Namgungsu noticed that Baeksuryong was hiding something. Otherwise, there would be no way you could avoid your own eyes while talking like that..
Baek Su-ryong scratched his head in embarrassment and looked up at the sky..
“I'm honestly embarrassed that you're saying this after proudly declaring that you will win the Blue Dragon Academy. But that doesn't mean we can't put the students in danger. So let me think about it..”
Baek Soo-ryong was persuading Nam Gung-su..
Let's give up the Cheonmuje that we have been preparing for almost a year here..
“…….”
Contrary to expectations that he would be angry, Namgoongsu calmly listened to the story..
Baek Su-ryong sighed softly..
Because it was more difficult for me to say this to anyone than anyone else..
As an instructor at Cheongryong Academy, I now know how much effort Namgungsu has put in over the past few years and how much he has despaired..
“I guess it's because the movements of the blood religion are unusual. I think we will have to declare a closure soon and evacuate the students. As a result, preparations for the Emperor of Heavenly Emperor will no longer be possible... … It's better than someone dying?”
“…….”
“Well, if we give up the Emperor of Heavenly Wu, the ignorant tycoons will be excited and chew it up. I wonder if they are going around talking about how they will win the World Cup and then giving up using the excuse of blood ties. don't mind. I'll take all the swearing. Because it’s something I started anyway..”
“white water dragon.”
“sorry. I know you've had a hard time, but no matter how much you think about it, this is the best way for now.…….”
At that moment, Namgungsu cut off Baek Soo-ryong’s words with a single cut..
“You are sorely mistaken..”
“……what?”
When Baek Soo-ryong made a puzzled expression, Namgung-su looked at him with pitiful eyes..
“Did you chase after me like a puppy that wants to poop just to say that?.”
“Who is the dog that wants to poop??”
Namgungsu returned the book to Baek Soo-ryong, who was upset. Perhaps because he was feeling a bit emotional, the book he held out suddenly hit Baek Soo-ryong's chest. It happened to hurt the wound, but Baek Soo-ryong couldn't say anything and quietly bit his lip..
“If you want to fall out, fall out alone..”
“……what?”
Baek Soo-ryong asked back with an expression of bewilderment. Falling alone. Where did this bastard hear what I said??
“Do you think winning the World Cup is your only goal??”
“that…….”
For a moment, Baek Soo-ryong was speechless. Namgungsu continued..
“I know what you're saying. As the threat of bloodshed grows, it is natural that the safety of students becomes a top priority. As a result, the Heavenly Wu Festival may be canceled. Or, other variables may force you to give up. You think I haven't thought of that possibility??”
Golden eyes filled with lightning glared at the White Water Dragon. Instructor Ilta, who has guarded Cheongryong Academic Center for many years, scolded his junior as a senior..
“Don't be cocky. new instructor.”
“…….”
“Although you declared that you would win the Heavenly War Championship, that is not your only goal. Including myself and the instructors at Cheongryong Academy. And students are working toward the same goal. You don't have the right to decide to give it up..”
Baek Soo-ryong made a blank expression for a moment, then burst into laughter. Even though he was harshly rebutted, his expression brightened..
“……under. I know. I'm so cocky.”
“Since people around you praise you as the Ten Lords, you seem to have forgotten your own position. From now on, please be aware of your position as a new instructor at Cheongryong Academic Center..”
“Yes, I understand. Teacher Namgoongsu.”
Namgungsu glared at Baek Soo-ryong for a moment, who had regained his usual shamelessness, and then sighed briefly..
“If you're done with this bullshit, just go home..”
With those words, Namgungsu turned around. And I never looked back. Baek Su-ryong no longer followed him..
“I really…….”
Baek Soo-ryong scratched his head and watched Nam Gung-su's back recede..
“Anyway, I'm the only one who pretends to be cool..”
In the end, the fundamental problem was not solved..
However, I felt like my complicated mind became a little clearer after the conversation I had with Namgoongsu..
“okay. It's not up to me to decide alone..”
I was under the illusion that everything was my responsibility. So, I thought it was up to me to choose and decide..
I didn't even think about considering other people's positions. Students and instructors of Cheongryong Academic Center. And even though there are many people cheering them on.
“We'll have to talk about it together sometime soon..”
It was time for Baeksu-ryong to return to Baekryongjang with a slightly more relaxed expression..
Sigh.
The moment he saw the black lipped person who suddenly appeared blocking his path, Baek Soo-ryong's face hardened..
‘when…….’
No matter how injured you are, you don't even notice until you get this close. Baek Soo-ryong secretly increased his internal strength and was wary of his opponent..
“Who are you??”
At that moment, the black lip person slowly took off the black lip..
He was a young man with a shabby appearance compared to his sturdy physique. However, his eyes were deep despite his age, and his tightly closed lips showed his taciturn personality..
The moment he saw that face, Baek Soo-ryong trembled as if he had been struck by lightning..
“you……!”
Even though his body was changed to look normal with a reverse bone ball, Baek Soo-ryong was able to recognize who his opponent was at a glance..
The person who appeared before him was his former disciple, Saho..
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