The Thousand-Slayer Swords Association-Episode 164
EP.164 Chapter Sixteen - Gathering, Meeting (6)
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Mok Ri-won quietly looked around the conference hall..
‘These are….’
Those who were at the end of bloodshed that day.
The absolute leaders of the current midfield, each of whom has reached transcendence..
“the poor! It's been a while!”
Moyonggeol said hello to Mileseok..
Mile-seok seemed to not even hear what he said, so he just ignored it, and Mo-yong-geol laughed and sat down in his seat..
Zhuge Byeok bowed his head to Mo Yong-jie, who was sitting next to him..
“How have you been?.”
“Ah! I got by somehow!”
“noisy.”
When Namgoonghyuk chanted with his arms crossed, Moyonggeol slapped him on the back..
“It's been a while since you too!”
Namgoong Hyuk’s expression was crumpled..
The moment the threatening energy wave was about to escape, Sabaekun stopped it with a glance..
Mokriwon, who was looking at the scene, tilted his head..
‘Where did my brother Jegal go??’
Next to the Zhuge Wall, there was a separate space reserved for Zhuge Mountain..
But he didn't even look like he was planning on not attending this meeting..
Thanks to this, tendons were sprouting from the forehead of Danghwaseo, who was sitting in the seat of the Five Great Segas..
‘…Zhuge brother.’
I hope you survive at least.
Mokriwon looked in a different direction this time..
That was where Daowang Jingeon was sitting, and next to him was a goat sitting bent over wearing a mask..
It seemed like he had no intention of showing his face..
‘And now….’
Next, Mok Ri-won's eyes turned to Jigeong Street..
The seat where Gupa sits.
Not far away, there is Buddha's origin and Ilun..
Next to her were an old woman who appeared to be Amipa's long-haired woman and a swarthy-faced Hyewoon..
Hyeun's forehead was a little red, and it looked like she had just been hit by the night..
I had a funny feeling that didn't fit the atmosphere..
It was like that.
“Tongue, bro.?”
seat next to mile seat.
A beggar with an impressive nose called Mile Seok..
He was an old man who took over the position of the Ark of Openness after Mile Seok gave up his position..
Despite his position as an open lord, he didn't seem to particularly care about things like dignity, and Mok Ri-won thought, 'That's very open-minded.'.
“why.”
mileseok answered.
Opening Joo smiled and continued speaking..
“Why is this dragon standing here?….”
Mo Liwon’s body stiffened a little..
Mile-seok snorted and said to Gyeong-ju:.
“It's there for a reason, so don't interfere..”
Open stocks took off right away..
Mokriwon was able to clearly realize what mile stone means to openness..
Indeed, it appears that the position he praised so much in his own words was not a lie..
Meanwhile, there was one more thing that Mok Riwon thought of..
‘Ah, an open card.!’
There was a card given to me by Mile Seok when I went out to the mountains of Gangseo Province..
He gave it to Mokriwon, saying that if he had this tile, he would be able to get help at least once in the opening, but Mokriwon had completely forgotten the existence of the tile until now..
Of course, this is because there is a Danghwaseo..
Since most matters are handled by the Party Office, they could not even think of help from openness..
‘Umm….’
I wouldn't have lost it.
When I joined Yongbongdan, I remember keeping it in a storage room at my dorm..
A sense of anxiety was rising inside Mokriwon, wondering if he had lost it..
“I'll get straight to the point..”
Sabaekun opened his mouth..
At that moment, the atmosphere of the space changed completely..
The members of the Five Generations who were bickering just before, the members of the Nine factions who kept quiet, and even Jin Geon who made a pun to Goat Cow..
Everyone began to look at the Four White Clouds with their expressions hardened..
“Exactly 18 years have passed since the blood death. Gangho has been very peaceful so far. That's what I thought and lived..”
Sa Baek-un stood in the middle of the conference room and spoke powerfully..
“Our efforts were not in vain. The blood shed that day was worth it. Maybe I was drunk on those things..”
Four Baekun's eyes scanned the audience..
It even reached Mokriwon for a short moment..
“…Yeah, I guess there's no other way to say it than that I was drunk. I didn't even know that the leaders of the Demonic Cult were hiding in the central plains..”
someone was drooling.
Four Baekun smiled bitterly..
“It's no one's fault. This is entirely my fault for not noticing it even though I was in the position of leader. It would be correct to say that those who were sacrificed by the Demonic Cult were sacrificed due to my vices. I feel greatly responsible..”
Mo Liwon clenched his fists..
‘no.’
What they're after is me.
Words welled up in my throat, but I couldn't get them out..
In the meantime, Sa Baek-un’s words continued..
“I can't stand still.”
There is determination in your voice..
“Now that we know this, we must unite once again to defeat the external enemy. Because that was the promise. Also, because that is the way to pass on the strength we have preserved to future generations..”
Mok Riwon pursed his lips..
“We will wage war against the Heavenly Demon Church. Is there anyone who is against this??”
no one said anything against it.
“Then there are those who want to be left out.?”
Also, no one answered.
“If so, please raise your hands..”
Everyone raised their hands.
The old faction and Segado, who were at odds before entering this conference hall, and those who had retired after their bloodshed at that time were also hoping to go to battle again..
To protect once again what they had protected.
The wrinkles on Sabaekun's face deepened..
“I guess so.”
What eventually came to mind was a faint smile..
“No one turns their backs.”
It was clearly a smile full of complex emotions..
“Thank you. For coming forward.”
Sa Baek-un quietly closed his eyes..
One deep breath followed.
Sa Baek-un calmed down and opened his eyes..
“So let's start discussing the details..”
To borrow the words of Danghwaseo, these were the words that signaled the beginning of a pretty vicious fight..
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We unite as one to defeat external enemies for the future of the Central Plains..
It was a good intention.
And it had to be done..
However, it is right for everyone not to back down in the face of such an event, but as always, war was the kind of action that required consideration of the aftermath..
In other words, it is inevitable that conflicts over the deployment of troops or command over operations were expected..
“Kunlun has suffered severe damage from this incident. Sorry, but I can't support that many soldiers..”
“I understand.”
“The volcano will support the twenty-four plum swords. Below him, Lee Dae's disciples and elders will participate in the war together. In the martial arts of Hwasan, the interaction between warriors is important. I want to form an independent group..”
“In other words, all clans and families must be organized into independent groups. It's an impossible request..”
“one…!”
“Isn’t that impossible? Jang Moon-in, don’t get any more ugly..”
The head of the Hebei Paeng family cut off the words of Jang Mun-in of the Hwasan Sect..
He was an impressive man with eyebrows curved like a bird flapping its wings..
Jang Mun-in of the Hwasan Sect gritted his teeth..
The fire sword next to him, the great disciple of Hwasan, who had faced off with Mo Ri-won at the Blue Dragon Secret Service Association a few days ago, was just smiling awkwardly..
Danghwaseo closely understood the entire situation..
‘Tangmun is weak.’
Being weak wasn't the only problem.
What is left at the temple now are the most trustworthy limbs..
In other words, using troops will result in sacrificing them..
Is there any need to say anything else?.
The party had no volunteer troops..
I hope the arrow doesn't come back this way.
Danghwaseo prayed so earnestly, but the result was a bit disastrous..
“How many troops can the party support??”
It was a question from a Jongnam faction scholar..
Danghwaseo’s fist was clenched..
“With all due respect, the current situation in the party is not good. This is because there are not even one-tenth of a tenth of the soldiers left who can be used to eliminate all those who have committed immoral acts. So….”
“The situation is difficult for everyone..”
“…I know.”
Even if we say we'll be together, we can't just get out of this situation..
Danghwaseo shook his head..
‘Troop support is not possible.’
This is a family that is already falling apart..
We couldn't get more people out of here..
‘But I can't refuse that meaning.’
The situation of having to participate in the war, and the shameless act of only raising one's name without losing anything, was an emissary even as a Party painting book..
‘then.’
I should announce my plans here..
“…We would like to take charge of providing material support..”
The eyebrows of Jang Mun-in of the Jongnam faction were raised..
That wasn't the only thing.
All of the old factions and Sega that were present focused their attention on Danghwaseo..
‘this is best.’
While thinking, Danghwaseo continued..
“We are in the process of liquidating our business. I don't know if you know, but these are businesses that cannot be digested in the current situation, so we are selling land and stores to suit our size. I want to fund the war.”
have a lot of money.
Aside from the advantage of being a small business, Sacheondangmun was a business with a lot of money to make due to its nature of manufacturing poisons and medicines..
It was like that even now that it was falling apart..
‘You can add as much money as you want for the war..’
It may be difficult right now, but as long as the family has a vision, the funds can be secured again at any time by ending the war..
They should know that too.
But I couldn't refuse it.
The issue of funding is a very sensitive issue for prestigious families, especially the old school..
‘It'll be tempting. Especially Cheongseong, Jeomchang, and Ami..’
A large number of businesses that could be swallowed up in the same Sacheon land are being released..
They would not be happy with the situation of giving up their forces in exchange for support from the party's few troops..
‘Okay, accept it..’
Struggling to keep manpower.
It worked very well.
“…Then, I think we can overcome the manpower issue..”
Jang Moon-in, the fortune teller, came forward..
Then, Jang Mun-in of the Cheongseong faction also came forward..
ARMY's Jang Moon-in expressed his opinion with a gentle smile..
It's success.
Danghwaseo clenched his fist under the table.
Namgung Jincheon, who was nearby, quietly approached and said..
“Prohibited spirits must not be caught and sold. Save that... Ugh!”
Because he was talking nonsense, Tang Hwa-seo pinched Namgung Jincheon's thigh..
The head of the Namgung family looked at that with a confused expression..
Danghwaseo sympathized with him..
It was like that.
“Yes, it's a money problem. They say they will solve it, so let's talk about myself..”
Miles got up from his seat..
Unique, grumpy and nervous face.
Since the meeting started and he had been quiet the entire time, attention was naturally focused on his appearance..
“I move separately..”
“…Girl King, it’ll be okay.?”
Sabaekun asked worriedly..
mileseok said.
“There is something to look for.”
“What I'm going to look for is….”
“This is me. Still, isn’t it the ark of openness?.”
“…That's right.”
“It smells. For some reason, I can't shake the feeling that past blood history may be involved behind this movement of the Demonic Cult..”
The sound of inhaling breath was heard everywhere..
“…There is a basis?”
“It's a feeling. The feeling I gained while gathering information about this powerhouse.”
Mile Seok’s words contained strange power..
Even though he simply says that he is taking personal action based on intuition, the power of his words makes it feel like it is very valid..
“Anyway, for that reason I will move separately..”
Mile-seok put his arm around Mok-ri-won’s shoulder..
“With my student.”
Mokriwon stiffened..
He looked nervous..
Of course, it was natural that this situation and those words without context would remind me of my political opponents..
“uh….”
The head of the Namgung family, a relatively common sense person, opened his mouth..
See next episode
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