My alter ego is becoming a big shot - Episode 326
The first scene that Mo In-gwang remembers was a cold winter..
The days when I had to live on the icy cold floor of a back alley even in the harsh winter weather, and endure hunger, thirst, and other deprivations with other orphans..
I don't know how I ended up living like that..
To him at that time, it was only natural, and neither he nor anyone else around him was interested in the reason..
Well, even if I knew, nothing would change..
He spent his childhood in such an environment..
One thing that was fortunate was that he had the ability to survive in such a situation at the time..
Having a naturally strong body, he never showed signs of illness even when children who could not withstand the harsh environment passed away one by one, and he was talented enough to fight even when he came into conflict with those who were bigger than him..
However, he also had one fatal flaw..
It was that damn personality that got worse as I got older..
I usually seem to be okay, but due to my personality of turning around at some point, there are many instances where things that could have been easily overlooked turn into something bigger than a snowball..
Naturally, there were constant fights around him, and he lost all of his few connections and his reputation plummeted to the bottom, so he had no choice but to isolate himself..
Even in that situation, one day I couldn't hold back the anger that was suddenly rising inside me and I was living a life like a bomb that caused chaos from time to time..
A turning point in his life has come to him..
about twenty years ago.
Now I know why, but at the time, I just felt like the whole city was in turmoil, and then the boy, Mo In-gwang, met him..
“Huh, how is it that a child like this is here... How can this world work?.”
An old man with a long beard, wearing an old uniform and a look of worry on his face..
He stared straight at the boy with lifeless eyes who was just living because he could not die, and slowly opened his mouth..
“hey.”
“······?”
“Come to your senses.”
Mokin-gwang tilted his head at that unexpected remark..
Wait, was it originally like this?···?
Your voice is a bit strange too.?
However, the old man in front of him continued to speak with a benevolent expression, as if he had no intention of waiting for him to ask such questions or not..
“Huh—you're holding onto something a child shouldn't. After all, this too must be fate. Yes, kid. what is your name?”
“······.”
“Oh my, I was in a hurry and forgot to introduce it first. I am···.”
The old man slowly opened his mouth to the man who was still silent and introduced himself..
“Now I'm a fanatic.”
“······?!”
The spirit rises rapidly..
“Pfft!”
Mo In-gwang's eyes, which had been closed as if dead, opened brightly..
What you feel right away is tremendous pain radiating from your entire body..
There was no place that didn't ache here and there, as if he had been tortured..
“oh! Have you come to your senses? I never thought you would really react to these words! Hahahaha!”
As I was shaking my whole body unconsciously, a voice I vaguely heard in my dream spoke loudly towards him..
A man with a unique outfit that was so alien to the general sensibilities of this world, but now quite familiar, proudly declared with his muscular arms crossed..
“But it's too late now! Because I won anyway!”
Harley, who confidently won the duel for the title of Gwangma, nodded heavily..
That resolute attitude even exuded a firm belief that he would never give in no matter what the other party did..
“under···.”
Mokin-gwang let out a sigh as if the air had been drained..
However, that reaction did not come simply because the other person's words were absurd..
No, rather, right now, he didn't have time to understand what Harley was talking about right now..
‘Just in case.’
The presence of madness conveyed beyond the intense pain felt throughout the body..
The energy that was crazy at the time when the fight was intensifying is now calmly under his control..
After working hard to the point of being completely engulfed in madness, I actually endured until the very last moment and eventually accepted the result and resigned myself to it..
For some reason, his energy was more stable now than ever..
I can't even remember the last time my mind felt this refreshed..
“···So I was thinking about your new nickname, how about something simple like Mad Dog? Once you bite into it, you feel like you’ll never let it go! If you don't like it···.”
Meanwhile, various candidates for star names were pouring out of Harley's mouth, who was talking to her as if she was friendly, as if asking when they had fought each other..
Gwangjosura, Talhon Madman, Gwangryong King, etc..
Although his words and actions did not show even the slightest hint of consideration for the person involved, Harley, who spoke the words, and Mok In-kwang, who heard them, did not pay much attention..
‘I never thought I could control the madness within my body. What on earth is it??’
His mind was tangled in confusion..
I don't know if it was because the madness that had plagued him all his life had subsided, but even his hostility toward others had mostly diminished now..
There would be no point in resisting further since I was destroyed like this anyway..
The biggest emotions he was feeling right now were curiosity and excitement, and he just wanted to know what had been done to him to be able to do this..
How on earth was that even possible?.
Up until now, I had almost given up because I thought there was no way.···.
‘Maybe it's possible if we use that guy..’
As he looked at him blankly, Harley frowned and took a step back, wondering how he received his gaze..
“Write, no. I have no intention of backing down. I liked this one, so choose something else..”
It seemed that only one thing about that star was still stuck in the other person's mind..
If it comes out like that, won't this person, whose head is cluttered with all kinds of thoughts, look even more foolish??
“···crazy guy.”
In the end, he sighed and spoke out the words from his heart in a hollow voice..
He wasn't conscious of it, but this was the third time he'd said the word 'crazy' since they met..
in other words.
He struck out and went out like a crazy person..
It was the moment when fake madness bowed before real madness..
***
Right after Harley woke up, she came down the mountain with her former Gwangma and Mokin-gwang, who had become as obedient as a gentle sheep..
As he put a lot of effort into controlling his strength, there wasn't any particular breakage, but that was just the extent. Even though his whole body was tattered and tattered, he walked steadily without a sound of pain..
And Harley, who was watching him a few steps behind, slowly stroked his chin and nodded..
‘Well, I roughly expected it, but the effect was better than I expected. I don't know when things will go back to normal, but I won't worry too much for the time being..’
Of course, it was not a normal reaction for a person who had been going crazy just a moment ago to become so calm..
It can be seen as a kind of mental side effect caused by carrying out the process of subduing and suppressing the madness that was running rampant in his body a little too aggressively..
Of course, it wasn't a bad thing since he was obedient and a bit lethargic to deal with right now, which was perfect..
‘Although it was a coincidence that I met this guy... well, good things are good things..’
Thanks to that, I gained a lot..
In addition to the martial arts that Harley can use, the fact that I was able to learn more about 'madness' was also a benefit, and there was quite a lot of useful information among the information I gained through it..
‘Above all, the biggest thing is that I have formed a relationship with a talented person like him..’
Of course, we were fighting and fighting just a little while ago, so I couldn't trust him..
The fact that we ended up signing a temporary truce and walking together like this was just a temporary event caused by a combination of conditions..
Additional measures would have been needed to tie him down clearly.···.
‘Well, judging by their reaction, it seems like just being able to control the madness is enough..’
Since I had already obtained the necessary clues, I had no hesitation..
I don't know what the circumstances were, but it seemed like a very sensitive issue to him..
Of course, there was the small problem of not knowing when he would show his teeth again.···.
“what? What about those eyes? Why do you look at me like that??”
“ok? Oh, it's no big deal. Kahahahaha!”
“···First, put down your fist and speak. Unless you really want to kill me.”
They didn't seem to be particularly opposed to this, even though they suddenly came along as if they wanted something from this side..
Of course, the fact that I was forced to surrender also played a role..
“So, let's go, buddy.!”
“···Where do you mean?.”
The people who came together with their own plans moved on to their next destination..
“Wow, this guy is really frustrating. Where is the hottest place right now??”
“hot···?”
“Ah— So, where is the hot topic these days?.”
“That's Seongsan. It is a place where representative political factions gather in one place. Of course, they may not all be elite, but it has a symbolic meaning... Wait a minute, you can't believe it?”
“Hahaha! Come on, let's go!”
“This crazy guy! What on earth are you thinking??”
What are you thinking?.
Since we've come so far, shouldn't we at least get a face stamp?!
There was no better place to showcase the new ‘Gwangma’ than there..
‘You can't miss this big event!’
Harley, who was moving forward without hesitation, glanced back at Mo In-gwang, who was forcibly following her with a shit-chewing expression, and casually said something..
“So, what will the new star name be? Personally, I think mad dogs are the best! Either that or···.”
“······.”
Ah, I clenched my teeth..
It seemed like he hadn't completely made up his mind yet..
***
Guest hall welcomes guests to Shaolin Temple.
Hugo left there and followed the monk who guided him on his way again today..
Before the full-scale meeting began, it was for work that was no different from his recent work..
“Well then, please take care of me today too..”
“Don't worry. The drive so far is pretty good..”
He soon entered a room filled with the scent of medicinal herbs and turned his gaze to one side..
A skinny young man lying dead in the middle of it all..
Just like in Zhuge Dynasty, he was the one asked to be treated this time..
‘I wonder if the temple could use the power of a god drawn from another dimension..’
Of course, in preparation for any unexpected situation, we took additional measures to prevent the energy of divine power from leaking out.···.
Still, I was glad that Shaolin Temple was not exclusive to other religions..
In the first place, what they pursued was not an unconditional belief in and worship of divine beings, but an attempt to achieve liberation by imitating them..
Ugh—
Hugo put the star sign in his hand to the patient's forehead and narrowed his eyes to observe the change..
It is said that it takes three years for a Seodang dog to recite Pungwol, and since it was something he had already done many times, he was able to check the reaction to treatment..
And the diagnosis result is.
‘that's interesting. As expected, I have exactly the same reaction as Zhuge Hyemi..’
No matter how I looked at it, this was not some kind of disease..
But I don’t think it’s a problem with a specific constitution.···.
“···Oh, are you here?.”
At that time, the eyelids of the young man who was lying quietly opened slowly and a dry voice came out of his mouth..
“Oh, just lie still. It's almost over..”
“I am indebted to you today as well. Thanks to God, things have improved a lot. Now I can go for a simple walk..”
Whether it was just empty words or not, his voice was much better than before..
Nodding his head slowly, Jegal family's gourmet, Unknown God Doctor Ha Seung-Hoon, recalled a separate conversation he had with Taesang family head Zhuge Gunak before departing here..
Immediately after his decision to join the Shaolin Temple was made, Zhuge Emperor asked for his understanding..
There is a person at the Shaolin Temple who has the same symptoms as Zhuge Huimi. Could you please take a look at him?.
At the same time, he said that it was not easy to blindly hide the information about her recovery, as they had already conducted related research for treatment together..
It may be okay now, but if the news of his recovery becomes known someday, won't the Shaolin Temple feel quite betrayed??
It was impossible for her to live in hiding within the family..
‘Shaolin Temple is the best among the political factions, both symbolically and practically. It might be a good idea to make a kite at this time..’
And it was a request that Hugo had no reason to refuse..
It was in line with his original goal of expanding influence in the Ganghwan world..
And there was another fact that influenced that decision.···.
“It's going faster than I expected. It seems that Shaolin Temple has been paying a lot of attention to this..”
“Hahaha... I'm always grateful. I hope I can return the favor someday. Oh, and to God, of course..”
“Thank you for your words, Prince. Then we will finish the work..”
The identity of the patient entrusted to the Shaolin Temple is Hwangson..
Among them, it was the fact that he was the last emperor's ancestor..
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