Chapter 327
My Villains Episode 327
57. Preface(8)
While the bundle was squatting on the bed, I checked the windows and doors again..
Of course everything was locked..
No matter how hard I check, there are no gaps, so how on earth did the assassins of the Triads, or rather the Three Swords Association, get in here?.
The answer to my question was a bundle..
“It's a spiritual skill. What the Mugeomhoe lost.”
“What the martial arts association has lost?”
“yes. I know very little too……
According to what he vaguely explained, the Three Swords Association was an organization that broke away from the Swordsman Association a long time ago and stole the Association's most secret techniques..
Well, I'm not sure if this is true. Anyway, Mungchi was a member of the martial arts club, and I don't think they would have objectively told him about their history..
However, considering my knowledge as a player, it was clear that the Three Swords Association possessed unique secret techniques. This is a fact that can be inferred through the swordsman’s skill tree..
Swordsman skills are broadly divided into three categories. They are sword (劍), human (忍), and body (體), respectively. The three classes are composed of distinct and unique skills. However, one thing in common is the fact that although it is a pure martial art until the middle half, techniques close to witchcraft appear in the latter half..
For example, the basic sword skill Cham (所) is simply a straight cutting skill. The strengthened versions of kwae (快), jung (重), and yu (柔) are still in the realm of martial arts in that they cut quickly, swing strongly, and receive gently..
The next tier, bow, strong, and transformation are techniques that only appear in martial arts. In the game, it's only an effect that ignores evasion, ignores defense, or makes counterattack passive, but if it were to be used in real life, it would be a technology that is halfway into the realm of mystery..
When you reach the ultimate skills of Noe (雷), Wave (破), and Hwan (幻), it actually becomes ridiculous to call it a martial art. What kind of martial art is it that swings a sword at a speed that leaves an afterimage, wraps a sword around the blade, or multiplies the sword into multiple swords? It's magic or witchcraft.
Yeong (影), the ultimate skill of the human series, and Bong (鳳), the ultimate skill of the body series, are similar. Would you say that these are techniques more suited to goodwill rather than martial arts?.
Perhaps this is the nuance that led Mungchi to call it spirit art. It probably refers to something mysterious that can't be called a martial art..
Anyway, in order to acquire these mysterious high-tier skills, you had to be at a high level and complete exclusive quests..
Therefore, there was no doubt that The Company, which grants exclusive quests for swordsmen, and the Three Swords Club possess a secret technique called spirit art..
““What do you think?” When I asked while stroking his head, the boy holding my knee hesitated for a moment and then finally spoke..
“Pasa Geom is watching..”
“……Pasagum is watching? you?”
“I understand after hearing the story. It wasn't a ghost, it was a ghost sword..”
The guy dropped his arm that was wrapped around his knee. What am I afraid of?.
“are you okay. There's nothing to be afraid of.”
I laid down and pulled the bundle into my arms..
As if he had been waiting, he hugged my waist tightly and buried his face in my chest. A subtle, fragrant fruity scent passes the tip of your nose..
“Let's go to the bank together tomorrow. I don't have time, but I could probably ask a few more questions..”
“……no, I do not want.”
“……no? why?”
It feels like my heart is pounding as I talk while holding the bundle close to me..
“I'll follow Poi..”
“what?”
“I know the legend of Pasa Sword..”
“The Legend of the Pasa Sword?”
“It's a sword that can be wielded by a person. I don't like it. I don't want to go.”
“It's a bunch.”
I sighed and patted the guy on the shoulder..
“Is that really true? I told you that Pasagum might come looking for you. Then more… … Isn't it getting dangerous??”
“You probably know better than me when it comes to things like the Samgeomhoe and the Mugeomhoe. Don't be fooled by unnecessary things and make the right decision. for you.”
I don't think the manager is cheating..
I don't know the details because I haven't read the dialogue properly while playing the game, but I remember that there were at least no mobs related to the Three Swords Association..
Rather, it was a force that often appeared as a helper in the swordsman's exclusive quest or campaign main scenario, so I felt like I could trust it to some extent..
“……Still, I don’t like it.” "why?’’
“I am. He took a deep breath and spoke in a voice so low that he couldn't even hear it properly..
“I don't want to be like Ellen..”
“……Ellen? Um, what's it like to be like Ellen??”
“The departed, the forgotten.”
I was silent for a moment.
Yes, Ellen is the one who left. I sent you away.
“but… … I'm not a forgotten person.”
“••••••yes?”
“I've never forgotten Ellen.”
The slender body stiffened for a moment..
“It always comes to mind, I always worry, and I always wonder. Are you healthy? Are things going well? Are you taking care of the children you sent with you? Are you growing taller? When will we be able to meet again? Are you thinking about me?……
I smoothed his head with my eyes closed. Fluffy, soft hair. I fall into a ridiculous illusion that it smells like lime..
I sighed and laughed..
“In the end, you couldn't bear it anymore and wrote a letter..”
“You will too. I bet.”
Before I knew it, I looked down at the eyes turned to me and whispered softly..
“how could i forget you.”
“trunnion.”
“How could you forget that proud guy who was always tricking, secretly following you around, hiding under the blanket every night, and thinking he was cute? huh?”
“to-”
“What is 'eh'? “Did I say something wrong?” The lump stuck out its chapped lips..
“……I wasn't elated..”
“I didn't do it.”
I hugged him tighter and made eye contact. As our noses got close enough to touch, the bundle's breath stopped for a moment..
“don't worry. Because I will never forget.”
“And, when I come back, I’ll give you a new name.” “Your name is?”
“You can’t forever be called by the nickname you got when you were a piglet..”
“No, I-”
“I'll think of a pretty name that suits the Western Continent, so I'm looking forward to it..”
“to……
“Okay?”
After playfully touching the tips of our noses, I raised my head again, but the guy with a red face quickly stretched out his arms and wrapped them around my neck..
“uh,”
Before I could react, a soft, moist texture touched my lips..
Twitching lips, stiff tongue, fresh breath, and slightly trembling shoulders. I couldn't push it away, and I didn't want to..
After kissing for a while, the bundle fell and looked up at me, taking a deep breath. As I stared into the moist eyes, I saw something similar to desire amidst the fear of the unknown..
Is it because a lot has happened in the past day? The foolish hesitation of thinking, ‘I shouldn’t do this’ is like, ‘Why can’t I do this?’ I immediately broke down at the sharp question..
Just like he had for the past few months, he trusted me and navigated this unfamiliar place..
Clumsiness was overcome with a positive attitude, ignorance was overcome with curiosity, and awkwardness was overcome with the flexibility of an assassin. Poor physical strength was an obvious weakness, but the will to somehow leave a mark was truly admirable..
But since you can't fill up after the first drink, I ended my exploration early. I have so much respect for myself for not losing my temper and maintaining a cautious policy until the end..
It was a shame that the long-awaited expedition ended prematurely, but it was also happy enough to caress the skin of a woman who was sleeping soundly..
The next day, early in the morning, I left the villa alone with Mungchi..
The street leading to the bank was noisy even though it was early in the morning. Because of what happened last night.
“……Chojang's guild?”
“Yes, it all turned into a blood clot. The first thing I found was the water vendor, but I'm not saying he peed on it because he thought there was a big murder..”
After listening to some passers-by, it seemed like Fritz had already taken care of business. Anyway, they say I'm diligent only in times like this..
The bank was located at the end of a street lined with guilds related to commerce and industry..
Although it was quite large, it was only a two-story building, and the exterior was rather neat rather than luxurious..
I got the impression that he was trying to hide himself as much as possible. It is like a den of the Triads, or rather, the Three Swords Association..
As I entered the first floor where the counter was located, a man approached me as if he had been waiting and guided me to the second floor..
Several merchants sitting at the empty counter gave us puzzled looks as we walked up the stairs. The receptionist looked calm, as if he couldn't feel the gaze..
2The floor was centered around a small room, with narrow hallways spreading out into several branches. It was a maze-like structure, so it seemed quite difficult to find the way without a guide..
When we finally arrived, the president's room was spacious but neat, just like the exterior of the bank building. In a cozy room with only essential household items, the middle-aged man we met yesterday was waiting for us..
“Nice to meet you, Lord Phoenics. I am Khshan, the president of this place..”
Unlike yesterday, when he was wearing black armor made of strange material, he was wearing a plain gray vest. Moreover, he seemed strangely polite, so in many ways, he seemed like a difference between day and night..
The receptionist gave me and Mungchi a chair covered in white cloth. I leaned against the soft backrest and asked the president..
“……Kshan? Is that the name??”
“yes. Kshan Chang. This is a name passed down to me by my grandfather. Please call me Kshan or Haengjang, whatever you prefer..”
I slowly scratched my eyebrows as I saw the guy laughing..
“If this was going to be the case, wouldn't it have been better to invite them formally? Why did you creep all the way to the Marquis’ Palace at night??”
“As I said, we don't have time. Also, I needed a chance to double-check whether the lady next to me was really a reincarnation person..”
“This is a chance to recheck……
The nuance in his words was clearly read, and I burst into laughter..
“If it wasn't real, I was going to kill you.?”
“no. There is no need to get entangled with the person being tracked by the martial arts association..”
“okay?”
“yes.”
I glanced at the president across the table, which was shiny with a maroon glow. The middle-aged man named Kshan Yi still had a glaring look on his face..
“……Why are you so unlucky?.”
“what does that mean-”
Before he could finish his sentence, I jumped up on the desk..
Suddenly!
The president calmly reached under the chair, but the suction power emitted from the 'red grip' sucked him in first..
“Ugh!”
“Don't be so hard on yourself, you rat..”
The president, who had his head pressed against the desk, struggled desperately. But my hand, which was pressing down on him, did not budge..
Next, six or seven assassins who had been hiding here and there in the room appeared, and several well-armed men poured in from outside..
“Stop. If you don't want to go through everything.”
When he gave a warning, pouring out a lot of magic and lethal energy, those who appeared to be the Three Swords Association's minions stopped in shock..
“What is this?!”
“I'm warning you.”
When I added a little more force to the angler's neck and tightened it, the mayor, who was struggling, let out a squeak and rolled his eyes..
“If you play pranks on me or Mungchi, I will kill you and all of your subordinates. Burning down every bank in the kingdom is a bonus..”
“Ugh, big!”
“okay?”
The president did not give in even though there was a lot of blood in the white of his eye. I pulled out a long sword as soon as I could get my hands on it and plunged it into the top of the guy's foot..
Puuk!
“Ugh-”
As the black ice exuded cold air and cut into my flesh, the president's hands scratched the desk..
“Do you understand? You stinky new assassin..”
“Ah, ah, I understand, I understand.-”
I pulled out the rest of the knife and stabbed it into the instep of the other foot, eventually turning over a few nails..
“Wow!-!”
“ I understand?”
“Ugh, I get it, I get it, I get it.-”
As he begged with his chin shaking, I pulled out my two long swords and sat back down..
Suddenly, the back of my head felt itchy and I turned around to see the assassins and armed men looking at me in a dancing pose..
“What are you looking at? Get out of here, you thugs..”
They looked at me for a moment, then quickly retreated outside when the governor, who was groaning, urgently waved his hand..
“good.”
I looked down at the mayor, who was burying himself in the backrest and desperately trying to stop the bleeding from his wound..
“Now let's hear the story.”
“Hmm, uh, what.”
“This is the process of becoming the master of the Pasa Sword. Don’t you need to have a plan before sending a child??”
The mayor grits his teeth and catches his breath.
started explaining.
After sending the bundle to Samgeomhoe, two days later.
I finished my schedule at Lianwell and headed out. The army of 1,600 men given by the marquis was also present..
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