The Thousand-Slayer Swordsman Association-Episode 15
〈 15Episode 〉 Village leader Kang-ho's first appearance, and the seductress (9）
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The eradication of the Ilryunhoe, where Pyosan disappeared, was accomplished in the blink of an eye..
How could it have been natural?.
Ilryunhoe is said to be the strongest among them, and even Hoeju Kang Byeok-un is a weak black sword that is at the beginning of the first class..
The ones dealing with it were Hwaseo's escorts, each of whom was top-notch, and Mokriwon, an unmanned warrior at the peak, so they couldn't be of the same weight class..
Returning to Gyeonghwaru after leaving the Ilryunhoe, Mokriwon found a quiet place and sat cross-legged..
It was about resolving the realization gained from the duel with Pyo-san..
‘Seongryun has reached the full 3 stars..’
I was reminded of the three stars that were clearly showing the energy of the Holy Spirit Divine Art swimming within my body..
Considering that the third star was still dim when he just left the stronghold, it could be said that he gained quite a lot from this one duel..
It is definitely an achievement to be happy about..
However, after settling the bet and opening his eyes, Mok Ri-won's face did not look very satisfied..
‘…I couldn't completely suppress my feelings of death..’
That's why it kept making me feel uncomfortable..
Even though I have not missed a single day of training since I started learning martial arts in earnest for 11 years, I still lose my senses when I see blood..
One could have asked why he was unable to control his killing spirit even after spending so much time, but on the other hand, it could also be said that the eccentricity that comes from the nature of killing oneself is just as vicious..
Mokriwon reflected on Mileseok’s advice..
When you get to the powerhouse and have a real duel, you will feel a stronger urge than before. The moment of fighting for each other's lives will be different from what you felt while sparring with your brother..
Indeed, he was right..
A life that stretches out, aiming for life at every moment.
And the squishy negative emotions.
All of that was a new stimulus that Mokriwon had never experienced before..
“Hmm…!”
Mo Liwon took a deep breath again..
Then, shaking off the rising melancholy, I stood up..
‘We just need to be more careful in the future.’
It's a fact that I put off because I was pushing myself, but in any case, if you only look at the results, it's true that you didn't mess up your work due to caution, so it's half a success..
If we keep going like this, someday we will be able to completely suppress our mortal nature..
Mok Ri-won intentionally continued his hopeful thoughts and smiled..
And then I walked away.
‘I have to go to Sozer..’
When I came back, I saw a face that looked very worried, so it must have needed comfort..
How much it warms my heart to have someone watching over me in difficult times..
If I said words of comfort, Hwa-seo would definitely smile brightly..
Mo Liwon felt his heart pounding at the thought that came to his mind, and he walked quickly towards the top floor of the tower..
And then I heard something that made me doubt my ears.
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“I'm going to sell ki, kiru.?!”
The top floor of Gyeonghwaru.
Mo Liwon made all kinds of fuss and shouted..
Hwa-seo in front of him responded as he looked at Mok-ri-won, who was throwing off his handsome appearance until daylight and acting foolish again..
The thing that appeared on her lips was a smile.
“Yeah, there's no reason to be here anymore.”
“Why, why is that so? Nothing is bothering Sojeo anymore! From now on, only happy things will remain with success and success.…!”
From Mokriwon’s perspective, it was a natural question..
I tried my best to defeat the evil enemies and make Giru safe, but isn't all that effort going in vain?.
Curious as to why she made this choice, Hwa-seo once again answered the following question..
“I have work to do.”
“Work?”
“Yes, it's something I've been running away from because I'm afraid of facing it. In your own words, it would have to be Eunwon..”
Startle.
Mok Riwon’s fingertips trembled..
“Eunwon….”
“As you know, I am a martial artist. And the level is quite high. Haven't you ever wondered why I'm having a hard time in a place like this??”
Of course I was curious.
In fact, when he first came to visit Hwa-seo, he even expressed suspicion about the cause..
One, it was a question that was erased after learning about her..
“…I just thought there must be something going on..”
“If you proceed so sloppily, you will definitely be in trouble later on. Cultivate the habit of being more suspicious..”
“….”
“Anyhow, for that reason I am now done with running away. Giru is sold for that reason..”
Hwa-seo said that and looked at Mok-ri-won..
With that handsome face whining, even that becomes a picture..
For a moment, Hwa-seo thought of something like that, but soon erased it, stood up from her seat, and spoke to him..
“thank you Small cooperative.”
“Ugh, um…?”
“Thanks to you, I gained courage. If it weren't for you, I might have run away for the rest of my life, or hung myself after failing to escape..”
Hwaseo took the gun..
The sight of him wrapping his fist with his palm and slightly lowering his head with the correct posture was like a painting..
“I thought I was chasing practicality the whole time. But now I realize that it was an act of making excuses to myself for running away. Sohyeop made me realize that..”
“soger….”
“Sohyeop is the benefactor who taught me about Hyeop..”
Hwaseo hated Sicheondangga..
The people who make up that family, its rules, and its culture.
He denied all of that, but even in such a manner, he admitted to breaking some of the family rules..
‘twice the grace.’
It's up to you to decide what to do with the grudge, and I agree with the saying that a favor should be repaid twice..
Mo Ri-won felt embarrassed as he watched Hwa-seo stomp towards him while standing upright..
In the midst of all this, there was a feeling of pride that arose within me, and it was due to an emotion that should be called a sense of accomplishment..
‘Small cooperative….’
The sense of accomplishment that he had done something that fit the word, that he had changed someone's life, made Mokriwon's stomach tremble..
Mok Riwon scratched the back of his head for no reason..
I cast my gaze into the air, pursed my lips, and finally responded..
It was the same gun-gwon that Hwa-seo did..
“I just did what I had to do.!”
When Mok Ri-won laughed heartily at the thought that he had just staged a very stylish scene, Hwa-seo burst out laughing as if she couldn't help it and asked him:.
“Sohyeop, where are you going now??”
“hmm? I mean me?”
“Yes, you clearly said that you came to Gangho to cooperate. Haven’t you decided on a destination??”
Stop.
Mok Riwon’s mouth was tightly shut..
My pupils started to tremble as if there was an earthquake..
‘Uh, I don't have one.….’
I just jumped out of the blue thinking that if I came to Gangho, I would have a place to go..
Since there was a famous spot in Gangho that Mok Seon-oh and Mile Seok had told me about, I was thinking of taking a tour there..
A situation in which I did not think about the immediate future because I calculated that even if I got lost in an emergency situation, I could use the open card handed to me by Mile Seok..
Mok Riwon’s body twitches in embarrassment..
Hwa-seo was able to know the answer just by looking at it..
A look of absurdity passed over Hwa-seo's face..
“…Don't have a plan?”
“Yeah….”
“Did you just suddenly appear in Kangho??”
There has to be a level of naivety in this world. What on earth did his teacher believe in and let someone like that go down?.
It was a situation that made Hwaseo think of such questions, but it was also unexpected for the two teachers of Mokriwon..
After all, wasn't the place they stayed in a deep mountain valley in Gangseo Province?.
The work done there was a chore that did not change even after several years, and wasn't Mok Ri-won a young man so sharp that his two teachers could trust him with the work in the mountain valley?.
Still, the two thought that since Mok-ri-won was smart, he would take care of himself even if he became a powerhouse..
“Small cooperative…?”
“…Well, I wanted to leave for a place where my feet can reach..”
The excuse was made.
Hwa-seo suddenly felt anxious at the answer..
Isn't that stupid and innocent person going to get scammed somewhere?.
No, I'm glad it's just a scam, but I feel like I might end up being sold as a body servant just for looking good..
‘In worst case….’
Could it be that he lost his way in the mountains and ended up wandering around?.
Ososo.
Goosebumps appeared all over Hwaseo’s body..
My face started to turn pale..
It was like seeing a child released into the water..
‘never…!’
You shouldn't send it alone.
Hwa-seo, who unconsciously thought of such a thought, opened her mouth and suggested it to Mo Ri-won..
“Then would you like to come with me??”
“With Sojeo.?”
“Yes, if you have nothing else to do right now, just follow me..”
He said it as if it was no big deal, but in Hwa-seo's mind, Mok Ri-won had already become a corpse..
There is one reason why this decision was made.
‘You have to take them with you and bury at least a little bit of common sense into their heads..’
If your benefactor is sold as a servant or dies in a mountain valley, you will not be able to sleep comfortably for the rest of your life..
In response to the recommendation made with that thought in mind, Mok Riwon asked back:.
“Where are you going??”
“After stopping by Anhui, I will go to Henan..”
“If it's Hanam….”
“Shaolin Temple.”
Mok Riwon took a deep breath..
A sparkle began to appear in his eyes..
Hwaseo snorted at that sight..
‘…Yeah, I knew it would be like this.’
This is Mok-ri-won, who embraces that bastard's battle between the powerful and the powerful as if it were a religion..
Accordingly, the Shaolin temple, which always appears as a monk in the story of a powerful and powerful hero, will be enough to stimulate his interest..
One, it would be better to drive the wedge firmly in..
Hwa-seo once again stimulated Mok-ri-won's childishness..
“There is someone I want to visit at Shaolin Temple. And there is a reason to stop by Anhui before that..”
“Anhui!”
“Yes, that Anhui where the Namgung family is located among the five great families..”
“exactly! It's Anhui where the King of Swords (? King) Namgunghyeok is located.!”
Mok Ri-won was already kneeling on the floor..
Hwa-seo nodded and added,.
“Spring is now coming to an end. At times like these, there is always an event held at the martial arts faction..”
“Political faction… ! spring… ! event…!”
The anticipation on Mok Riwon’s face grew stronger..
Hwa-seo thought, ‘If it’s this easy, how can I use it?’ and uttered words that would touch Mo Ri-won’s heart..
“Yongbong branch. This year it will be held in Anhui.”
That was the end of it.
thud!
Mok Riwon hit his forehead on the floor..
And then he begged in a voice that felt even servile..
“take me with you!!!”
Yongbong Branch (？？之會)）.
A festival venue where young later exponents of prestigious political factions gather to discuss radish..
It was an event where Mokriwon was thirsty for radishes and cooperatives..
Hwa-seo looked at the round back of Mo Ri-won's head beneath her gaze and smiled..
“i look forward to.”
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Clearing the stoma did not take very long..
This is because, leaving everything else aside, there were many people who wanted to have just one thing, the biggest gil of Gangseo Province, which no longer has a Ilryunhoe..
If you move more carefully, you can get rid of the situation by selling the stoma at a high price..
However, since time was more important to Hwaseo than a few pennies, he sold Gyeonghwaru for the price he paid for it and went on his way..
As soon as I left Suyang County.
Hwaseo was lost in sentiment while looking at Suyang County in the distance..
‘The escape ends here.’
I decided to live in hiding for the rest of my life..
However, nothing has changed, so it would be better to choose the path of fighting back..
Tangmun is persistent..
Also, they are people with a strong mind who will use any means possible..
‘I also….’
If you're going to deal with them, you'll have to have the same readiness..
Hwaseo’s eyes shone coldly..
An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.
Nothing will stop me from dealing with them..
“Hyang-ah, I think we should break up now..”
Hwa-seo's gaze turned towards the Sioux who had guarded him so far..
They had their heads down and were listening to Hwa-seo's words..
“Please, keep track of my family's movements while I leave for Shaolin..”
“As ordered.”
There was no need for long words.
The Sujok, who had always protected Hwaseong, left only those words and took a step back..
However, there was still someone left alone, and that was Sohyang, who was his closest confidant..
She added a word as she watched Hwa-seo leaving..
“You must take care of yourself.”
“Let's stop worrying. Won’t Mok Sohyeop leave together?.”
Mok Ri-won smiled and nodded at the word ‘Mok Sohyeop’..
“Leave it to me!”
I can't believe it because it's you.
Sohyang just stared at him with sincerity that she couldn't bear to express, sighed, and said her final goodbye..
“I'll just go now too. The letter….”
“Yes, tell it through the ‘room’.”
Sohyang bowed her head deeply..
And walked away like everyone else.
Now that only the two of them were left with Hwa-seo, Mok Ri-won spoke with great anticipation..
“It's finally time to leave! Anhui! Yongbong Branch! Mokriwon, just thinking about going there makes my heart flutter.!”
“You shouldn't expect much. After all, it is a place where young people gather..”
“Aren't you young too??”
The moment Mok Ri-won uttered the words, he remembered that he had never known Hwa-seo's exact age until now..
So, when I looked at Hwa-seo, Hwa-seo noticed his expression and smiled and answered..
“Yes, I wasn't that old either. I am twenty-two this year..”
“Oh, I guess it was my sister.!”
“You don't have to be so polite..”
Hwaseo waved his hand..
Mo Ri-won was delighted with the thought that he had learned a little more about Hwa-seo and took the gun..
“hmm! I understand! Then, just like before, I will call you Yeonhwa Sojeo.!”
Yeonhwa Sojeora.
‘Come to think of it, I used that name.’
How could Giru's owner have thought he would use his real name?.
Hwa-seo, who laughed at Mok Ri-won's innocent appearance, faced him directly and said:.
“It's a flower.”
“hmm?”
“The real name is Hwaseo. Yeonhwa is a pseudonym created to run away..”
Mokriwon’s mouth dropped open..
A sense of belated betrayal was evident in his eyes..
‘That's hilarious.’
No matter what I said, he responded well, so he was a man who had a taste for bullying..
‘I won't be bored on the way.’
It might be a fun companion.
With that thought in mind, Hwa-seo took a gunshot at Mok-ri-won..
And then he introduced himself once again..
“Now I can finally greet you properly. My name is Hwaseo and Danghwaseo..”
“sugar…?”
Mo Liwon’s face became blank..
Hwa-seo was filled with joy and weaved the next words into her mouth..
Mokriwon! There is no star title yet.!
It was a childish sentiment, but the thought of saying this to the person who cared so much about his nickname came to mind, and Hwa-seo smiled and continued..
“At one time, Kangho called me Dokbong (??).”
What happened afterwards was like this.
Mok Ri-won's reaction was exactly as expected, and now that she had pledged to stand in the name of Danghwaseo, she burst out laughing the loudest she had ever laughed in her life..
A journey that began with a clear laugh.
Danghwaseo's prediction that it would be a truly pleasant companion was shattered before three days had passed..
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