Chapter 665
Side Story Episode 6. Still, for today
Geo Sang-woong, who was among the graduates, began walking toward the podium..
Each step was heavy. The broad shoulders and huge back muscles that were not covered by the uniform wriggled as if they were alive..
“Although it feels new…….”
“Because it’s an absurd body.”
The graduates looking behind them muttered in admiring voices..
A young man with a physique and muscles that are more overwhelming than anyone else here..
Thanks to that, I received a lot of attention since I was a freshman, but there were days of despair due to an unexpected accident..
And until I shake off despair and get up again to stand where I am now..
Geo Sang-woong's past four years were similar to those of Cheongryong Hak-gwan, who took flight after a long period of self-reliance..
“Heh heh. You are very devoted..”
“I like your eyes.”
Noh Gun-sang and Mae Geuk-ryeom, who had stepped down from the podium, looked at Geo Sang-woong and nodded happily. It was no exaggeration to say that with his devoted appearance and well-groomed demeanor, he was already a proud warrior..
Geo Sang-woong sternly grabbed the two men and then strode up to the stage. I felt like the wide podium was filled all at once..
“hello. This is Geo Sang-woong.”
As if he had been waiting for that moment, Bang Baekhyun put his hands together and shouted with all his might..
“Kwonpae Geo Sang-woong! The pride of Cheongryong Academic Center!”
It wasn't just Baekhyun Bang. Not only fourth-year graduates but also juniors cheered and applauded Geo Sang-woong..
“The strongest man among the graduates is senior Geo Sang-woong.-!”
“Clap quickly, you bastards.!”
“The best senior with both wealth and military power.!”
In particular, Heon Won-gang, Ya Su-hyuk, and Wi Ji-cheon raised their voices and praised Geo Sang-woong as if they were competing with each other..
Yeo-min, who could not bear to join the ranks, covered her red face with her hand and muttered..
“If I were Sangwoong, I would have come down out of shame.…….”
Fortunately, Geo Sang-woong did not succumb to the shameful attacks from juniors who were embarrassed to show it off. Instead, he accepted it with a gentle smile as if he was enjoying it..
“I think the cheers are a little lacking, but if I told you that the Geumryong Sangdan will be responsible for your drinking, singing and dancing tonight, would it be a little louder??”
After a while, loud cheers erupted as if the Blue Dragon Academy was about to leave..
Waaaaaa-! Win and lose! Win and lose! trophies!
Geo Sang-woong smiled in front of the graduates who chanted his star name..
Kwonpae (拳覇)).
It was a nickname that one could be proud of..
Because it was a star title he won by defeating an opponent who had taken everything from him in the past..
The troublemaker of the Blue Dragon School who once tried to give up martial arts has now become one of the world's most notable late-stage exponents of martial arts and martial arts..
“her. These guys…….”
Mae Geukryeom frowned at the sight, but then shook his head and left it alone..
Unlike his inauguration ceremony, this moment was given solely to Geo Sang-woong..
After the cheers naturally died down, Geo Sangwoong opened his mouth with a slightly more serious expression..
“First of all, I would like to thank the manager who allowed me to stand in this honored position and my classmates who willingly gave up their seats. I never imagined I would be giving a valedictorian speech. When I was a freshman, Baekhyun Bang over there gave a speech. I was so jealous back then…….”
Geo Sang-woong, who paused for a moment, looked straight at Bang Baek-hyeon and playfully provoked him..
“how is it? Looking up from below, do you know how I felt then??”
Wahahaha!
The crowd burst into laughter again. Baekhyun Bang nodded, suppressing laughter, and the graduates joined in by teasing him by tapping his shoulder..
“Actually, I wrote down a lot of what I wanted to say in my graduate speech and practiced until I could memorize it... … Now my mind is all mixed up and I've forgotten a lot. I would appreciate it if you could understand even if I am rambling..”
Geo Sang-woong changed what could have been a solemn graduation ceremony into a cheerful atmosphere. As the son of a merchant, he had natural eloquence and temperament..
“First of all, I would like to say thank you to my parents who believed in their poor child for four years..”
From afar, the Geumryongjangju was looking at his son with an expression of pride. He made eye contact with his son and nodded with a calm smile on his lips. he muttered softly.
‘I am more thankful.’
Geo Sang-woong, who saw the shape of his mouth, spoke in a slightly hoarse voice..
“……To all the parents who came here. Let me say thank you on behalf of your sons and daughters. thank you!”
As if those words were a catalyst, other graduates also raised their voices and shouted thank you to their parents..
thank you parents-!
I love you mom!
thank you father!
The students' voices echoed here and there like echoes. The parents all had tears in their eyes at the unexpected greeting from their children..
“I would also like to express my gratitude to the teachers who did not give up and guided me when I was lost and wandering..”
Geo Sang-woong's gaze was directed at the instructors standing behind the graduates..
Looking at it this way, it looked like they were a fence protecting the students..
People who reliably protected students in any situation..
Even before meeting Baek Soo-ryong, his lifelong teacher, many instructors tried to help Geo Sang-woong..
-Student Geo Sang-woong. It's okay if you come to my class at least once..
-If you need help, talk to me anytime..
It was he who ran away, avoiding the helping hand they extended..
It was only when he graduated that he found out that there were so many good teachers at Cheongryong Academy, and Geo Sang-woong felt embarrassed and sorry..
“Our graduates will never forget for the rest of their lives the positions of teachers that were left empty due to the fight against the blood religion..”
The atmosphere became solemn for a moment. But it didn't last long.
“Thanks to my teachers, I was able to graduate in such a healthy manner. Although it is small, we have prepared a banquet at Geumryong Sangdan, so please attend and enjoy it to your heart's content.!”
The instructors at Cheongryong Academic Center cheered enthusiastically. Because he realized Geo Sang-woong's intention, he clapped even brighter and laughed cheerfully..
Geo Sang-woong's gaze, which was looking around at the instructors, finally stopped on Baek Soo-ryong..
Baek Soo-ryong made eye contact with his disciple and shook his head with a calm smile..
-If possible, don't talk about me..
Last night, on our way back to Baekryongjang together, Baeksuryong asked me that..
He said that if people's attention was focused on him, it could harm the original purpose of the graduation ceremony, so it would be best not to mention it as much as possible..
Geo Sang-woong decided to respect his teacher’s will..
“……I can't say it all with words anyway..”
Geo Sangwoong grinned while muttering softly. And I looked at the juniors huddled next to Baek Soo-ryong..
“and…….”
Heon Won-gang and Ya Su-hyuk were dripping with tears and snot. Wi Ji-cheon wiped his moistened eyes with his sleeve..
Even Yeomin was biting her lower lip, pretending to be okay..
“ha ha ha……!”
Geo Sang-woong chuckled because it was funny. It was a scene I wanted to leave behind in a painting. It was so funny that tears came to my eyes..
“Juniors who have been struggling tirelessly for a year! To me, who grew up without brothers, you were like blood relatives. Thank you, and I look forward to your continued support..”
At the short greeting, Heonwongang finally turned around and lifted his shoulders. Ya Soo-hyuk lifted Eun-ho like a handkerchief and wiped away her tears. Wi Ji-cheon cried quietly, and even Yeo-min, who was usually the most calm, covered her face with her sleeves and sobbed..
Ugly children…….
Smirking, Geo Sang-woong turned his head again and looked at his classmates who were graduating together..
There were mixed emotions on everyone's faces..
Emotions such as regret, regret, relief, and relief.
Now I have to drop everything and leave..
Geo Sang-woong realized that it was time to conclude his graduate speech and stamped his foot..
Kwaang-!
The eyes of the graduates, who were immersed in their own sentiments, immediately focused on him. Geo Sangwoong smiled brightly and told everyone..
“Classmates who are graduating together. Everyone has worked hard so far! Let's do well when we go out-!”
The graduates responded loudly. Each student was seen giving greetings to someone they were grateful for, revealing their aspirations after graduation, or courageously confessing their secret feelings..
Geo Sang-woong looked around at them for a moment on the podium, and then spontaneously said something that came to mind at that moment..
“Lastly, I will conclude my speech by revealing my goals after graduation..”
Geo Sang-woong took a step back from the podium and took a deep breath. Those who were quick to notice covered their ears with their hands or protected them with inner energy..
Immediately after, a roaring sound that made my heart feel refreshed came out..
“Geo Sang-woong, a graduate of Cheongryong Academy! Someday, I will come back as the best in the world.-!”
Wow!
That day remained the most tumultuous graduation ceremony in the history of Cheongryong Academy..
* * *
The next day after the graduation ceremony.
Even though there was a grand celebration last night so that the city lights could not be turned off, Cheongryong Omang woke up at dawn as a habit and gathered at the training hall..
“Why does it look so wide just because one person is missing?…….”
Heonwongang must have been so big, he sighed and relaxed..
Now he was Baekryongjang's highest senior and fourth grader. Heon Won-gang, who felt a heavy sense of responsibility, said to his juniors:.
“Let’s all come to our senses and practice!”
“yes…….”
“That's right.”
Wi Ji-cheon and Ya Su-hyeok, who looked more downcast than usual, nodded. Because we held Geo Sang-woong and cried loudly last night, both of our eyes were swollen..
“Fools. Did you get a portrait? It's not like we'll ever see each other again, and we barely graduated.…….”
The women who came out a little later than the men scolded the juniors..
“Senior Yeomin?”
“Wow, my eyes were so swollen I almost couldn't recognize you..”
“……shut up.”
Yeo-min glared at him, but even with his swollen eyes, he wasn't scary at all..
It was time for the four people, who had been bickering for a while, to warm up and prepare for early morning training..
“uh?”
“hmm?”
Four heads turned at the same time at the familiar presence and footsteps outside the door..
“Training hasn't started yet?”
Geo Sang-woong calmly pushed open the door and smiled while looking at his juniors..
At that moment, everyone looked at Geo Sangwoong with a puzzled expression..
Heonwongang asked on behalf of everyone’s feelings..
“Why did my senior come??”
“Have I come to a place I can't come to??”
“No, that's not it... … I'm not leaving Ganghohaeng.?”
Just yesterday, Geo Sangwoong said in front of everyone, 'I will come back as the best in the world!' declared.
So I thought everyone was leaving Gangho and going to see the world.…….
Geo Sang-woong shrugged his shoulders as if wondering what it was..
“Did I say right away? I said someday. There's still a lot to learn, so where should I go?.”
“uh?”
“what?”
“yes?”
“Are you kidding me??”
Geo Sang-woong calmly relaxed his body, not paying attention to the men opening their mouths like three idiot brothers and the woman shaking with betrayal..
“Well, I often leave when I go on a business trip with my father, but I have no intention of going far away any time soon. Why do you misunderstand things??”
Geo Sang-woong smiled and continued speaking..
“I will continue to stay at Baekryongjang and learn martial arts from the teacher. The best teacher in the world is here, so why would I leave??”
The juniors finally realized what was going on and their bodies trembled..
The memory of last night, when we had sobbed because we thought Geo Sang-woong was leaving Baekryongjang as soon as he graduated, came to mind, and everyone's faces turned red with shame..
“Hey, this…….”
“senior!”
“I should have said that a long time ago!”
“really!”
Geo Sang-woong looked at his juniors whose faces were as red as red and burst out laughing..
“Hahaha! So, please continue to take good care of me. Cute juniors!”
Geo Sang-woong tried to hug his juniors with both hands, but.
“Question and answer dance! Screw it for now!”
Even before Heonwongang finished shouting, everyone rushed to punish Geosangwoong..
“I knew it would be like this! Still, I’ll be happy to welcome you today! Yesterday I cried so sadly…….”
“Shut that mouth right now!”
Although the graduation ceremony was over, Baekryongjang's day started noisily as usual..
#The story after the graduation ceremony will not proceed in chronological order, but will move freely between various spaces and time periods..
We ask for the readers’ generous understanding in this regard..
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