Chapter 552
552fury. Are you okay??
The road back to Cheongryong Academic Center was quiet..
The seriously injured, who were still unable to move easily, were put on carriages. Soldiers assigned by the Murim League branch guarded the surrounding area without any water leaks, and public officials volunteered to search hundreds of miles nearby to make sure that no suspicious people were approaching..
“…….”
“…….”
Everyone walked in a calm atmosphere. One day was enough because the light attack was carried out quickly on the way back, but the return trip was deliberately slow in consideration of the safety of the injured..
Most people walked in silence, looking at the scenery. Only the occasional sound of leaves crunching underfoot was heard. The cool autumn wind occasionally passed by them..
“It will be winter soon.”
There were quite a few students nodding their heads in response to someone muttering. Some even tightened their collars due to the cold wind..
During the ten days I stayed at the Murim Alliance branch, the weather became significantly colder. As if the beginning of winter had already arrived, the trees growing along Guando were shaking their bare branches..
“Ugh, it's chilly. When I get back, I'll go to Baekryong Gaekjan and buy a bowl of warm noodles..”
Heonwongang blew on his palm and looked around. Next to him, students from the same group who were with him when he fought the teenage villain were walking quietly..
“Do you want to go too? This time, I especially buy it all.!”
The mischievous smile on his face seemed somewhat exaggerated. The other students smiled weakly and nodded..
“Why are these babies so weak? I didn't eat properly when I left.…….”
Taaak!
Heonwon- gang, who stumbled from the shock pounding in the back of his head, quickly regained his balance and turned around. The white water dragon was standing holding the black dragon piece in one hand..
“Mr. Ai! Why are you hitting me??”
Unlike his irritated words while glaring at Baek Soo-ryong, Heon Won-gang's eyes even looked welcoming..
He thought that if they saw a skit where he was beaten by Baek Soo-ryong like usual, the heavy atmosphere among the students would be relieved a little..
However, contrary to the expectation that the Black Dragon would fly again, the White Water Dragon was looking at his disciple with a calm expression..
“Heonwon River.”
“……yes?”
At the low voice calling his name, Heon Won-gang realized that he had done something wrong and flinched..
Baek Soo-ryong, who took Heon Won-gang to a place with few students, scolded the student who looked at him with an anxious expression..
“There’s no need to force yourself to act brightly to lighten the mood..”
“yes? No, that's it…….”
Heon Won-gang, whose true intentions were discovered, scratched the back of his head as if embarrassed..
“Still, I’m in third grade. Since everyone is feeling down, I want to cheer them up a little.…….”
“You bastard. What kind of adult are you??”
Baek Soo-ryong sighed softly, then grabbed Heon Wongang's ear and pulled it straight. Heonwon River said, “Ack!” And I screamed softly..
“Everyone is doing their part. So don't be too fussy. Because there are kids who need time.”
“Oh, okay, let me go! It really hurts!”
When Baeksu-ryong chuckled and let go of his ear, Heonwon-gang grabbed his ear and glared at him. It looked like he was in real pain as there were tears forming around his eyes..
“Before worrying about others, take care of your own wounds first..”
“……yes.”
Baek Soo-ryong gestured with his chin to say goodbye. I wonder if the advice was helpful. Heonwon-gang looked a little relieved as he returned to his seat..
So did the other disciples..
Geo Sang-woong and Ya Soo-hyuk were taking care of the students with the student council, and Yeo-min was walking blankly, often turning her head to look back at the path she had taken. Wi Ji-cheon was taking great care of his grandfather..
It wasn't just Cheongryong Omang. All students were recovering their injured bodies and minds in their own way..
It was when Baek Soo-ryong looked around at the students with a mixture of pity and pride..
“You're behaving like an adult in a way that doesn't suit you..”
Baek Soo-ryong sighed and looked back at the familiar voice..
Namgungsu was watching him with a cold gaze..
“Or, did something inside stick out?…….”
For some reason, the back of my head felt tingly..
Baek Soo-ryong grumbled with an expression of disgust at Nam Goong-su’s suspicious look..
“Mr. Namgoongsu. I guess you have a lot of free time.?”
Then Namgungsu snorted and came closer. He said with a surprise.
“Have you already forgotten? It was you who told me to watch to see if the monster inside you came out..”
“Even though I said that…….”
There was a degree to that, it was true that wherever I went these past few days, Namgungsu's eyes were following me, making me very uncomfortable. If this continued, even the sidelines would follow suit..
“I think it'll be okay for a while. Will it pop up again after a few days? And when I see a sign, I will be the first to announce it.…….”
“nonsense.”
Baek Soo-ryong proposed his own mediation plan, but it was not even possible..
“Do you think I can tolerate even a little carelessness?.”
Namgungsu immediately dismissed Baeksuryong’s words and looked at his eyes closely. If there was even the slightest sign of suspiciousness, they were ready to be taken down immediately..
In one hand, he was even holding handcuffs borrowed from a branch of the Murim League, and they had a subtle inky glow, as if some precious metal had been mixed in with them..
Baek Soo-ryong looked at the handcuffs in Nam Gung-su’s hands with an uncomfortable expression..
‘I think I experienced something similar in the Murim League.…….’
However, it was his intention at that time, and although there were very few people in the Murim Alliance who knew about it, being dragged away in handcuffs to the Blue Dragon Academy was something he did not want to do..
Baek Soo-ryong smiled awkwardly and joked..
“Anyone who sees me will think that I have become a martial arts hero.?”
As if the joke didn't work at all, only a colder expression came back..
“white water dragon.”
“……hmm. It was a bit too much just now.?”
“I know..”
After glaring at Baek Soo-ryong once, Namgung-su tapped the handcuffs on his waist with his hand and turned around..
“Stay calm and don't get out of my sight..”
Rather than a white water dragon, it sounded like a warning to the blood demons inside..
Baek Su-ryong chuckled as he looked at the back..
It was true that I was reassured by Namgungsu..
An expert who is sharp enough to detect the presence of blood demons in his body and can make decisive decisions in emergency situations..
Now that I think about it, telling him to return the favor was a good decision..
“……I'm sorry though.”
He must have heard that, but Namgungsu pretended not to hear it and walked away..
It was then that they heard a familiar voice..
“Teacher Baek. Teacher Namgung. Can you talk to me for a moment??”
The heads of both people turned in the same direction at the same time..
It was a statue of a veteran soldier who was supposed to lie down in the carriage..
He showed his pale complexion through the window and called out to the two people in a weak voice..
* * *
“Rather, I would like to discuss the academy's future schedule. Both of you please come inside..”
Baek Soo-ryong and Nam Gung-su briefly got on the carriage carrying Noh Gun-sang..
Inside the carriage was the deputy governor, Kwak Cheol-woo, and next to him were piles of documents received from the Murim Maeng branch and delivered in real time from the open office..
“……Two minutes. Haven't you heard the lawmaker tell you to maintain absolute stability??”
Namgungsu pointed out with a cold expression on his face, but the other person was one of the few people whose straight face did not work. Noh Gun-sang smiled hollowly and accepted it calmly..
“Who are the best workaholics at Cheongryong Academic Center blaming now??”
“Can I rest when the governor is like this?.”
Kwak Cheol-woo smiled weakly and shrugged his shoulders, as if he had already achieved liberation. He was wearing an eyepatch over his left eye and had a pale complexion, just like the statue of King Roh..
Noh, who had both arms seriously injured, was unable to turn over documents or write replies on his own. Therefore, I was working with the help of Kwak Cheol-woo, the deputy owner..
Minor matters could have been left to the vice-director or other instructors or postponed, but none of the problems currently facing the Blue Dragon Academy were light..
So, Noh did not rest..
After receiving minimal treatment, I checked the documents coming in from all over and wrote down a reply. We discussed with the instructors the problems that may arise later..
“Am I still the director of the Blue Dragon Science Museum? We should clean up after ourselves..”
Even though the instructors begged him to take a break as he looked gaunt by the day, Noh just smiled and said,.
And now, there was a reason why Noh Gun-sang called the two people..
“I guess I can handle my other things somehow... … . It seems difficult to do anything about the manpower gap right now..”
Baek Soo-ryong and Nam Gung-su both nodded as if they had expected it..
In the fight against the Blood Cult, many instructors at the Blue Dragon Academy were killed and injured, resulting in a shortage of manpower to teach and guide students..
The last ten days were spent mourning their deaths, but reality was reality. I had to take further measures.
Noh smiled bitterly and continued speaking..
“The vacancy left by those who left is huge. When I go back, there will be a lot of gaps in the school's work..”
Even if I return to Cheongryong Academic Hall, most of the remaining academic schedule will be paralyzed..
In addition, issues regarding the safety of students could also arise..
Noh Gun-sang sighed softly and continued..
“Since this incident must have made them feel uneasy, they may take the children from their clans and families. In the worst case, going to the Tianwu Emperor may become difficult due to a lack of personnel..”
How can you stop those who want to take you because they are worried about their students and children?.
From the perspective of the Blue Dragon Academy, there was no justification or shame to stop it..
Especially when there is a power vacuum..
Of course, it is important to attend the Tianwu Festival, but we could not expose the students to danger..
“So, I called you because I thought maybe a sharp number would come to mind while talking to you..”
“Given the situation, it would be better to skip the exam and hire a temporary instructor..”
As if he had thought about something while listening to the story, Namgungsu immediately spoke..
“I will immediately contact my family and ask them to recommend trustworthy people..”
It is said that things are not the same after the Namgung Hyeolsa, but the Namgung family was still at the top of the academic industry. If he mobilized his extensive network, he would be able to fill the manpower gap to some extent..
“Huh. After all, it’s Teacher Namgung. Thanks to you, I saved an hour.”
At that moment, the deep wrinkles between Noh Gunsang's eyebrows seemed to have smoothed out a little. he sighed in relief.
Baek Soo-ryong remained silent with his arms crossed, and then slowly opened his mouth..
“I will also think about a method. First of all, I think it would be best for you to get some rest now..”
Noh was overexerting himself. Anyone who looked could see that he was forcibly squeezing out all his energy..
“I agree with what Teacher Baek Soo-ryong said. Lord, you need rest now..”
When Namgung-su crossed his arms as if he could not give in any more, Kwak Cheol-woo quietly moved the documents aside..
“Heh heh. okay. Still a little… … I'm falling asleep. Deputy Director. Could you please lay me down??”
After watching Noh Kun-sang lying on the makeshift bed supported by Kwak Cheol-woo, the two quietly got out of the carriage..
“……Their shoulders will become heavier in the future. I'm sorry.”
Namgungsu quietly clenched his fist at the helpless voice that came from behind him, and Baeksuryong sighed softly..
Kwak Cheol-woo also followed the two people out of the carriage. He also suffered serious injuries, losing one of his eyes, but fortunately he had no significant difficulties in moving around..
“The governor has been overdoing things recently. The injury hadn't recovered yet, so there were so many things to worry about. He continued to sleep lightly..”
“Deputy Lord, you need to get some rest too. go in and rest.”
“Thank you. Before that, there are a few things I'd like to discuss with you.…….”
While Namgungsu was talking with Kwak Cheolwoo, Baek Soo-ryong, who was thinking about something, suddenly said..
“Adjutant lord. I also have a few people I would recommend as temporary instructors. however…….”
When Baek Soo-ryong interrupted his speech ambiguously, Kwak Cheol-woo seemed to be anxious and urged him to continue speaking..
“But something?”
“I have a little problem…….”
“Do you lack skills? First of all, we are short on personnel, so even if we are a little short, it is okay as long as it is a trustworthy person..”
“no. There is no problem with your skills at all. It's all believable.”
General instructors could have been recruited through Namgung Family..
However, it was not easy to hire skilled instructors in a short period of time. Most of them are already working at one of the five university campuses..
Meanwhile, if Baek Soo-ryong was someone who was skilled and trustworthy enough to vouch for him, it would not be enough to welcome him with open arms..
“So what's the problem??”
Baek Soo-ryong thought for a moment, scratched his cheek and said..
“Is it okay if your origins are a bit vague??”
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