31The second word overturns the game board (Episode 256)
“I prepared a gift?”
“Yes that's right.”
“What gift? Oh, is that it? That thing we sometimes prepare at banquets?”
“yes. However, the gift you put so much effort into preparing will be different from other previous gifts..”
“Hmm… What on earth did you prepare to catch the wind like that??”
“In order to express his gratitude to those who participated in the meeting held after the official event, Mr. Jegak said that he would temporarily open the door of Vigo..”
“…Remarks?”
It is Jegak that owns a huge company residence site in Hongyeon, the heart of Khan..
And that's just a part of each person's abilities. In reality, his power is much greater..
Even if he didn't say it, he could guess what quality the items he treated and kept as particularly valuable items would have been..
There will definitely be a lot of rare items, and if you are lucky, you will be able to get something that Jangdu can use..
“Really? I really want to open Vigo only to me.?”
“Not really. It is promised to be open to other Yongseok people as well..”
“Well, this or that... Anyway, it seems everyone is in a hurry. I see it as a lot of wealth.”
“Sir, you have high expectations for this meeting..”
“hmm… I'll talk to Shinyo first..”
“I'll be waiting for you at the front gate..”
“OK.”
Jangdu walked to Shinya with long strides..
“Shinyo.”
“Come back.”
“Oh my, were you all listening??”
“Jangdu’s voice must be so loud.”
“haha….”
Jangdu scratched the back of his head and said:.
“But, isn’t it strange? I'm going to open Vigo to Yongseok, especially at this point.….”
“Considering that we are currently in the midst of a war, there is nothing strange about it. Also, it is a tradition to express gratitude to Yonghwa’s Yongseok for visiting the banquet with a gift..”
“Still, the remarks….”
“I guess that means I want you to look at it carefully. It is also a request to see the sincerity contained in material rather than the truth contained in words..”
“Okay….”
“Why do you do that? She said it was okay to come.”
“What if something happens to Shinyo when I'm away??”
Shinyo looked at Jangdu with a look of astonishment..
“I'm not a kid, Jangdu.”
“ha ha ha! Still, to me, Shinyo is just someone I must always protect. Are you already trying to get out of my arms? I think it's still a million years too early.”
“You're showing off in front of me... In any case, refusing a gift that has been carefully prepared can be seen as petty. It wouldn't be good if there were flaws in the path ahead. Also, if the Yongseoks participate in the meeting together, it can only create an unpleasant atmosphere, so it was already stated in the message that only the Yonghwas will enter the meeting place..”
“If something happens at the meeting place….”
“Have you forgotten? Who am I, and is he also participating in this meeting?.”
“If so… ah!”
“Yes, Chiu also decided to participate in the meeting, so there shouldn't be any problem..”
“woah… All right. Then I guess I'll have no choice but to drink a lot of Vigo..”
“Most likely, all the items you could have stolen have been transferred to another location. Still, the assortment would have been matched, so it would be eye candy..”
“Hi-Hi… If you are in danger while away... You know?”
“What do you know??”
“Save me, Jangdu! If you just shout, I can do it anytime, anywhere.….”
Shinyo's cheeks turned red and harsh words poured out of her mouth..
“Stop talking nonsense and go! And I've never said that before!”
“Ahahaha!”
Jangdu really enjoyed having this conversation with Shinyo..
This is what he realized while protecting a little girl who lived without any rough edges..
As Jangdu trudged out of the banquet hall following his various minions, other dragon stones were also moving after receiving the same offer..
And, Snowfall was also hesitant because she received the same offer..
I didn't say that I wanted Vigo's items or anything. Therefore, I could have refused right away, but I had to worry repeatedly about whether it was the right thing to do to refuse a favor..
When the excitement of the banquet was about to die down, Chiu visited Kangseol..
“I'm a little sorry that it seems like we're the only ones having fun..”
“don't mind. There are a lot of things to enjoy here too. Rather… saw?”
“Yes, I saw it. I heard everyone is leaving? what's the matter?”
Kang Seol told Chi Woo exactly the proposal she had just heard..
“Hmm… Are you trying to score points before the meeting even starts??”
“Maybe so.”
“Hey… It makes me want to go instead... What do you think, come back.”
“But when you leave, Seolhong….”
“What are you worried about when I have you? I'll be there for you during the meeting, so come back. Even if it's not me, I won't be able to do foolish things because I have Shinyo. And if you refuse the owner's favor, you will be talked about by Yonghwa for a while. Seolhong seems to be in a good mood for the first time, so there's no need for it to end on a bitter note.?”
- Why does it sound right??
- Chiu, regain your identity!
Kang Seol looked at Chi Woo..
Chiu had once saved Seolhong's life in Sodong. In fact, he was a trustworthy comrade in arms who could even be considered a powerful ally of Seolhong..
Suddenly, I wondered if I had been trying to shoulder too much on my own..
‘When it's time to leave, I have to leave.’
I couldn't replace everything forever.
It seemed like I needed to practice from now on so that I could stay fine even if he disappeared..
Kang Seol caught Seol Hong’s back in his eyes..
I was chatting happily with a man.
nod.
Kangseol said to Chiwoo.
“Well then, let me ask you a favor..”
“okay.”
* * *
Seolhong became alone when Chiwoo left for a while..
But I wasn't particularly embarrassed. Now I have naturally absorbed into the atmosphere of the banquet and no longer hesitated..
He was able to treat others with quite aristocratic gestures and eye smiles. You just have to learn them one by one. There were many things that I was impressed with myself..
Someone approached her like that..
“Seolhong, how was the banquet? Did you enjoy it??”
“Well, each of you is my brother.….”
Jegak, with his hair pulled back and a sober expression, stood next to me with a smile on his face..
“It’s not as big of a deal as you think, right? haha… I'm sorry, maybe I was a little unprepared.?”
“No, it was really good. Yes, really.!”
Seolhong said this and looked at everyone’s faces..
Je-gak left many good memories for Seol-hong..
In difficult and painful times, a letter of consolation. I even gave her a chance when no one was looking for her.
Even when someone pointed out Je-gak's flaws, Seol-hong felt grateful to Je-gak for being her strength..
“I'm glad you liked Seolhong. Yes, I heard the separate story.?”
“Ah, that meeting… yes.”
“Don't take it too seriously. Let's talk in the annex. I have a lot to say to everyone..”
“Yes, brother.”
“Well then, see you later. I'll be there first.”
When Je-gak disappeared, Chi-woo quickly took his place..
“what did you say?”
“Bye, it wasn’t much of a story. Meeting… that….”
“Ah, I see. Let's go, it looks like everyone is slowly coming together..”
Now that the official event is over, those who will leave have left and those who will remain will remain. Several of the Yonghwas ranked high headed to their respective villas..
Among them was Seolhong..
Just because it was a separate building did not mean it should be ignored..
In terms of size, it was no different from the banquet hall and felt like a large two-story villa..
The style feels slightly different from Khan..
Even so, everyone was quite surprised inside because it was dripping with luxury..
“I printed money and spread it. Be loud too.”
“It's something everyone can do.”
“If you're going to use it like this, just give it to me, won't you??”
“Tsk tsk… It's not wrong..”
Other influential people came to the annex first..
“I heard you prepared a gift for the dragon stones? Everyone was talking about it.”
“Because they are the ones who always work hard for Yonghwa, who is nothing. Even if I come to the banquet, I can’t enjoy it to my heart’s content. I don't think so?”
“Yeah, I don't think so.?”
“Actually, me too. In some ways, the drama is a bit too much..”
“What should I do if I do something like that? There will be no point in today’s meeting either.?”
Seolhong bit his lip bitterly..
Not only was it because disparaging comments were pouring in from all over, but the attitude of other Yonghwas who belittled Yongseok was also heartbreaking..
Seolhong knew very well that Kangseol had been watching him the whole time he came here..
It was never enough to express my gratitude to her..
“snow red.”
Someone called Seolhong.
“Sister Shinyo?”
“Okay, now you're finally saying hello. It was difficult to talk because people were constantly gathering around you..”
“Sorry, sorry.”
“There's nothing to be sorry about. Let's go in.”
“yes.”
Before greeting Seolhong, Shinyo used Taoist magic to create an alter ego of himself made of clouds..
Cloud, who quickly took on the appearance of a priest, was curled up in an inconspicuous place in the annex with bleary eyes..
No one here noticed the process. For her part, this series of actions was her minimum safety net..
“Come on, it looks like everyone's gathered, so let's all go in. I'm thinking of hearing what kind of nonsense everyone is talking about..”
“Oh my, I was just thinking the same thing..”
Everyone belittled others or showed off their confidence to show off their boldness..
But at the same time, he kept looking sideways at Shinyo and Chiwoo..
Their safety devices were those two..
Shinyo, who is said to have no equal among Yonghwa in martial arts, and even Chiyu, who is said to compete with Taeyul in terms of martial arts..
If you meet them as enemies, they are very uncomfortable people, but if you face them in the same position, they cannot be this reassuring..
Cheolkeong…
Upon entering the conference venue, there were various devices that showed off each person's wealth, including antique chairs and a large bonsai..
Everyone sat at the edge of the conference table and placed their clasped hands on the table..
“Everyone, sit down..”
Immediately, there was a backlash..
“You're arrogant, of all people. I managed to survive the war, but I'm in the bottom tier.?”
“Even though he is the owner of this place, his condescending attitude is difficult to tolerate. Please be careful.”
“Haha, it looks like everyone came here very angry. Did something happen while you were here??”
“joy.”
Jegak dealt with them more boldly than expected. Meanwhile, Shinyo and Chiu were checking their condition..
They check whether their sword power and energy are intact even before a minute has passed after entering the meeting place..
Fortunately, there was nothing wrong with the body..
‘Was it a needless worry??’
Shinyo sighed softly and relaxed..
If you were in a state where you could use Taoist arts, you could face any threat..
It's the same for Chi-woo who uses ki..
“I wonder if there is any need to yell at each other unnecessarily... Isn't that right, everyone??”
“If you make a fool of yourself….”
“I'm trying to talk, but the conversation doesn't go anywhere. You seem worried, are you scared??”
“…What is fear!”
“Haha, it's fun. What are you afraid of when you come to this place?….”
Yonghwa’s gaze continued to cross..
They keep each other in check, and they also hate each other, so it's a potential partnership..
The 100 Yonghwa who were still in the midst of the war were proud of having risen to this level on their own. They believe that any threat can be overcome in an instant..
“Phew… Let's start talking now?”
“Now tell me.”
Come on…
Gakak stood up from the chair for a moment..
“First of all, I would like to thank Yonghwa and others who came all the way here to meet me..”
“Still, you are polite..”
“Are you already fawning over some nonsense??”
Everyone adjusted their clothes and said this..
“Speak frankly. I want to join forces with you in the remainder of the war..”
“…What bullshit.”
“This is absurd..”
“Have you forgotten that bravery is a competition? That kind of idiot exists here?”
“From what I've heard, it doesn't have enough mana or power, so it looks like it wants to be indebted to us. As expected... I'm disappointed. No, is disappointment too much interest??”
Yonghwa poured out sharp criticism on his words. It is absurd to join forces with someone you cannot trust..
Perhaps in order to persuade them, he continued speaking quickly..
“Listen to the end. Everyone here must eventually climb a big mountain before reaching the end of the brave war..”
“If it's a big mountain, maybe….”
“Yes, it's Taeyul. Do you all have the confidence to beat Taeyul??”
He cannot defeat Taeyul, who is considered the strongest, alone. Everyone was thinking that in their hearts..
Everyone pinched that part..
“…Boo, you have to stick to it to find out..”
“Taeyul was born different from us..”
“funny sound!”
“…Let's hear it. If we join forces, what method will we use to respond to Taeyul? Even if we join forces, if we don't have trust as the foundation, we'll just be a ragtag bunch. no way… You're not saying you're going to unite around Shinyo, are you? If that's the case, I'll leave..”
“Calm down, calm down. The method has already been decided.”
“…I decided to do it.?”
Everyone laughed and said this.
“okay. I decided on a method. There's a way for us to join forces without suspecting each other.”
“what is that method?”
“that….”
Each person gave a glance to his subordinates..
Startle!
For a moment, the Yonghwas all tensed up..
This is because the atmosphere in the hall has completely changed..
“you obey me.”
“You're crazy! each!”
“You've finally revealed your true colors! you do this….”
Meeeee profit…
thud-!
The slightly open door closed.
Then, everyone's complexion turned pale white. The cycle of power is broken.
“This… Hoeri River! It's the Hoeri River!”
“lie! Even the Hoeri River suppresses energy.!”
“No, this is….”
Powwow-!
Pushy…
Smoke billowed out with the sound of something exploding..
“It's an industrial dispute.!”
Sanggongpun is a powder that suppresses the operation of energy. The industrial indignation that had been slightly dispersed into the air has now been openly vented..
“Don't breathe it in!”
Everyone chuckled and laughed..
“It's already late!”
Kwaaang-!
Chiu quickly kicked the table into the air..
patter…
pot-!
Red-clad warriors with unusual mechanical devices hanging from the corners of their mouths were lined up all around..
The mechanical device is probably intended to prevent them from being subject to industrial indignation..
Seolhong couldn't keep his mouth shut at everyone's atrocities..
“Each… why….”
“Hehe, Seolhong. You too.”
“…….”
“obey me.”
“From the beginning… Was this the plan??”
“Yeah, actually, I'm not interested in you. I'm interested in your dragon stone.”
“that….”
Chiwoo blocked Seolhong’s path..
“Hide behind, Seolhong.”
“Chiwoo… industrial division….”
At that moment, Jeggak's expression hardened and he shouted in another direction..
He was looking at Shinyo, not Seolhong..
“this… God! Stop that woman! Stop Shinyo!”
“You're late too, each time.”
All of her seawater-like magical power was blocked, but her magical power as much as a puddle still remained..
Even this will soon disappear due to the influence of the Hoeri River, but fortunately, there was a technique prepared for such a time..
To activate that technique, it took as much power as a puddle..
match-!
[Shinyoga psychic power: uses six synthesis properties.]
[My voice rings out loud.]
crunchy…
Her alter ego, which was crouching and hiding near the outbuilding, was activated..
Sooooo…
Shinyo's clone disappeared from his toes as the connection to his sword power was severed..
However, the alter ego tried hard to fulfill its role..
I opened my mouth and gathered air to make a sound..
The sound was converted into one sentence..
A cry so huge and earnest that the center of Hongyeon leaves..
- Save me! masthead!
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