Chapter 94
##94fury. entrance ceremony
“I received a call that Cheongeom was coming to see me in person..”
Gongsunsu, who was tidying up his room, was startled by those words and turned around. Heukyeong was kneeling in front of him on one knee..
“The Heavenly Sword is coming? What about His Majesty's escort??”
Cheongeom (天劍) was the highest ranking member of the Jinuiwi and one of the ten strongest warriors in the world..
But he was also a shadow that always stood by the emperor's side..
“It is said that His Majesty the Emperor personally sent the Heavenly Sword..”
“Heh heh. What does this old man say?…….”
Gongsun Shu closed his eyes for a moment in response to the emperor's affectionate feelings..
A few days have passed since the assassins' attack..
As soon as it became known that Gongsun Su, the former vizier, had been attacked, the imperial palace was overturned..
I heard that the emperor was so angry that he ordered a search for the evil beast, and that several people involved have already been arrested..
It was also said that many officials were afraid of the return of Gongsunsu, who was once called the Iron-Blooded Prime Minister..
“……There were contacts from many officials. What should I do??”
“Tell the same thing to everyone. Those who commit sins will pay for their sins, and those who shed blood will pay for their blood..”
“yes.”
Gongsun Su, who had a cool expression for a moment, turned around and started tidying up the room again..
Since it was a small amount of luggage, it didn't take long to pack it up..
The only things I had were a few sets of military uniforms to change into, a few books I liked to read, and a wooden sword that I swung around the room..
Gongsunsu smiled as he caressed the dirty wooden sword..
“Heh heh. A lot of time has passed.”
“……Because you didn’t let it go even when you were sleeping..”
Heukyeong knew better than anyone else how hard Gongsunsu worked..
In order to become stronger with a slower and weaker body than others, I had no choice but to work harder than others..
Gongsun Su held the sword, swung the sword, and thought about the sword all day long..
I was not ashamed to go to my teacher and ask questions, no matter how small or insignificant they were..
- If the kids at Cheongryong Academy had put in half as much effort as their elders, they would have won the Cheonmuje Championship.…….
Baek Soo-ryong stuck out his tongue and said that..
I trained martial arts here for over a month..
Gongsunsu's eyes were faint as he looked back on the past time..
“It feels like I had a dream.”
“……I think it was a dream come true.”
“Heh heh. Your speaking skills have improved considerably..”
“Since I'm between the old man and Mr. Baek, I can't avoid it..”
“Look at this guy? In the future, he might want to do a big project with me..”
“There's nothing I can't do now.”
“What? Hahaha!”
As Gongsunsu chuckled, Heukyeong also grinned along with him..
she changed too.
There are more days with a natural smile on my face..
These are all changes that have occurred since coming to Baekryongjang..
Although she did not learn martial arts from Baek Soo-ryong, she watched and learned many other things..
“We both learned so much here..”
“……yes. I will miss you.”
Gongsunsu stretched out his hand and grabbed the only new thing in the room on the table..
It was a palm-sized jade tablet in the shape of a coiled blue dragon..
Blue Dragon Pavilion).
Student ID card given only to students admitted to Cheongryong Academic Hall.
Yesterday afternoon, the final results of the entrance exam for new students at Cheongryong Academic Hall were announced..
“Congratulations again on passing.”
“It was close. If you thought your name was written at the bottom, look for it from the bottom..”
“Actually, it was a bit absurd when I looked for it from above..”
“This guy…….”
When Gongsunsu opened his eyes and glared, Heukyeong quietly avoided his gaze..
“Anyway, passing is passing..”
Although he was a last-minute student, Gongsunsu successfully passed the entrance exam to the Blue Dragon Academy..
“Heh heh. okay. Passing is a pass, regardless of whether you are a top student or last class member..”
Gongsunsu and Heukyeong finished packing their luggage by putting the Blue Dragon Pavilion in their arms and left the room..
“Before I leave, I guess I should meet Mr. Baek and say hello one more time. This is all thanks to meeting the best teacher..”
“……If Mr. Baek was the best teacher, you were the best student..”
“If you're going to do it, just do one. I painted it with gold and made fun of it... … . Haven’t you ever heard the saying that if you do this or that, you’ll get horns on your butt??”
“It's my last day too, so please accept this level of complaining..”
“Tsk tsk. Who should I marry such a colt to?…….”
The two left the room having a casual conversation..
“grandfather!”
“Grandpa. Why is it so late?.”
Wi Ji-cheon, who was waiting in the pavilion, waved his hand, and Heon Won-gang, who had a pale complexion, grumbled..
‘Heh heh. I wonder if that guy is human.’
Surprisingly, Heonwon River, who suffered a serious injury, recovered enough to walk on his own within a few days..
It was thanks to the elixir that Gongsunsu generously fed and the 18 Green Forest formulas taught by Baeksuryong that boosted self-recovery, but to the eyes of the two people who did not know about it, they only looked like monsters..
‘Anyway, I'm glad to see you okay before I leave..’
After looking around Baekryongjang, which he had loved for a month, Gongsunsu said to everyone:.
“Let’s go before we’re late for the entrance ceremony..”
Today was the entrance ceremony for new students at Cheongryong Academy..
And today, Gongsun Su returns to the imperial palace..
* * *
The entrance ceremony was held on a grand scale..
A total of 100 freshmen who passed the exam were lined up in the middle of the grand banquet hall..
Around them, the parents and acquaintances of the freshmen were watching them with expressions of emotion..
“Not long ago, we faced a challenge from vicious assassins. You will remember what happened at the Dalian Test Center..”
The freshmen nodded with serious expressions at the words of the head of the Cheongryong Academy, Nogunsang..
The assassination attempt by assassins at the Dalian examination center was changed to a 'conspiracy to disrupt the Blue Dragon Academy entrance exam' and made public..
As a result, it created a bond between this year's freshmen.
“Throughout history, Sapa has faced continued challenges, but we will overcome them as we always have. Cheongryonghakwan will stand at the forefront of the destruction of demons.!”
When Roh Kun-sang's speech ended, thunderous applause erupted..
After Noh Gun-sang stepped down from the podium, Mae Geuk-ryeom, who was in charge of emceeing the entrance ceremony, spoke..
“Next, there will be a speech by the freshman representative. Senior entering students, please come up..”
After a while, a boy started climbing up the podium..
Smaller and slender body than others.
He looked like he was swinging a sword rather than wielding it, but no one there could ignore the boy..
‘That guy is Wijicheon…….’
‘A genius who competed with senior Dok Go-jun in whistle blows.’
‘That monster is the same age as me?…….’
All instructors at Cheongryong Academy were unanimous..
Senior with overwhelming grades.
The freshmen classmates looked at Wi Ji-cheon with eyes of envy, admiration, and jealousy..
“okay. Enjoy the moment to the fullest. The graduation speech must be mine.…….”
Namgoong Seok, who also unanimously won second place, gritted his teeth with his competitive spirit burning brightly..
But Wi Ji-cheon wasn't even interested in Nam Gung-seok..
The sight of so many people made my eyes turn completely white..
“Ah, hello. This is Wijicheon.”
Some people laughed at the greeting of the shy boy who shrugged his shoulders, while others gave him a disapproving look..
Mae Geuk-ryeom reassured Wi Ji-cheon and said,.
“Just feel free to say what you want to say..”
freshman speech.
Along with the graduate student representative's speech, it was one of the most glorious moments I could enjoy while attending Cheongryong Academy..
“I am… … I wanted to be in this position as a senior..”
In that place where everyone was looking at him, Wi Ji-cheon continued speaking with a red face from embarrassment..
“Because I wanted to give my freshman speech to someone else..”
“what?”
“What are you talking about??”
Everyone was surprised by those words, but the person who was most surprised was Gongsunsu..
This was because Wi Ji-cheon's gaze had been directed at him from a while ago..
“Cheonah. You can't believe it…….”
“Gongsunsu’s classmate. Please come up.”
Gongsunsu shook his head at Wei Jichen’s point..
this is wrong.
Wi Ji-cheon could not receive the reward he earned through hard work just because he was close to him..
It was then.
“Elderly.”
Before he knew it, Baek Soo-ryong gently pushed Gongsun Soo on the back..
“Hurry up and go up. If you do that, the fabric will turn red and burst..”
“……did you know?”
Baek Soo-ryong sighed and shrugged his shoulders..
“How do I know the hearts of children? It looks like it was prepared in secret. Anyway, go up. If the event lasts longer, I will be late from work..”
With his back pushed like that, Gongsunsu was on top of the podium before he knew it. Wi Ji-cheon told him to cheer up and quickly went down..
“Hehe… … . I don't know if this is okay. Lord of the academy. Can I really do this for you??”
When Gongsun Su turned to look at Lu Junsang and asked, Lu Junsang looked embarrassed at first, but then smiled and said..
“Since this is a reward given to Wi Ji-cheon, it will be up to the student how he or she uses it..”
In the end, they told Gongsunsu to give a representative speech for freshmen..
“Hehe… … . okay. All right.”
I was embarrassed for a moment.
He was an honorable man who was proud even in front of His Majesty the Emperor and numerous ministers. There was no way I would be nervous in front of just a few hundred people..
After gathering his thoughts for a moment, he looked at the students below the podium with a calm gaze..
“It is called politeness. I am sixty-five this year. If there are any new students older than me, please come up here. These days, it's difficult to guess age just by looking at the face..”
The crowd burst into laughter at Gongsunsu's joke. He finally glanced at Nangong Jehak in the VIP table..
Gongsun Soo, who immediately caught everyone's attention, continued speaking..
“I'm not a senior, so I don't have any great aspirations. However, I would like to leave you with a few words of advice. This is what an old man says out of old age, so it doesn't matter if you listen with one ear and ignore it..”
Before we knew it, everyone was concentrating on Gongsunsu's voice..
Among this year's freshmen, he may be the weakest in martial arts, but the natural momentum flowing from his body overwhelmed the crowd..
“First, don't be discouraged because you are worse than others. At such times, think of me. It wasn't until I was sixty-five that I stood in the same position as you..”
Gongsunsu looked at Wei Jichen, who had returned to his seat..
A boy with a talent that everyone would envy.
“…… The world is an unfair place. Your life is almost determined by who your parents are, how much talent you have, and what you have. It's really not that easy to change that..”
but.
To Gongsunsu, Namgungseok chewing his lips behind Wijicheon, the child behind him, and the children behind him were all enviable talents..
Aren't all the children who entered Cheongryong Academy some of the most talented in Moorim?.
“I'm not saying you shouldn't work hard. Do your best every day. Remember that today will never come again.”
Gongsunsu turned his head and looked at the Xuanyuan River..
Despite his rough appearance, he is a very affectionate guy..
Even though he still lost to Wi Ji-cheon in sparring every day, it was admirable to see him trying so hard to win, thinking that he would win someday..
“If you're doing your best, that means you're doing a good job..”
Heonwongang pouted his lips and grumbled. He probably muttered, “Damn grandpa.”.
Gongsunsu smiled and turned his head to look at Heukyeong..
“Second, find good friends. If you live your life looking only upward, you will have no friends and only enemies around you..”
Black spirit... … I was holding back from crying.
The relationship started as an escort and an escort warrior, but the two were now more than just friends, they were family..
‘How can you cry on such a good day?.’
Gongsunsu, who smiled at Heukyeong, turned his head and looked at Baeksuryong..
The two people's eyes met.
“Finally, find a good teacher.”
“…….”
As Gongsunsu's eyes softened, Baeksuryong also smiled cheerfully..
“If you find a teacher who believes in your potential, you will discover that you are much more than you thought..”
At first, Gongsun Soo didn't believe he could do it himself..
As Dok Go-Jun said, it may have been nothing more than a light entertainment or prank..
‘you seriously made it.’
It awakened students to possibilities that they themselves did not believe in and made them believe that they could do it..
And made it a reality.
What kind of teacher other than Baek Soo-ryong could do this?.
‘you were the best teacher.’
‘The old man was the best student.’
Even without speaking or exchanging messages, the two could look into each other's eyes and know their feelings..
“That's all I want to say. No matter where you are in the future, I wish good luck and good luck to all of my Cheongryong Academy classmates..”
Gongsun Su, who took a step back, raised his arms and lowered his head slightly..
Clap, clap clap.
Baek Soo-ryong started clapping..
The applause was not ceremonial or formal, but heartfelt..
Following him, Heukyeongdo, Heonwongangdo, and Wijicheon also started clapping..
The applause that started from a few people spread to the surrounding area as if contagious, and continued for quite a long time even after Gongsunsu left the podium..
After the entrance ceremony, Gongsunsu submitted a letter of withdrawal to the Blue Dragon Academy..
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