The Thousand-Slayer Swords Association-Episode 171
EP.171 Chapter Seven - Mission, Stealth (2)
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After finishing organizing the residence, the next task was to decide on a future policy..
Danghwaseo said while looking at the members sitting together in the largest room of the palace..
“First of all, it must never be known that we met the Black Snake Lord. So, we have to maintain our disguise until we enter the Black Silhouette and meet Ryeonju..”
“If it's a disguise….”
“Yes, we will pretend to be ronin and enter the Black Silhouette..”
The disguised identity that the members took on to come here was none other than ‘ronin’..
The shabby clothes and heavy luggage have been maintained throughout to preserve that status..
Danghwaseo said.
“Just before meeting Yeonju, if that is not possible, you must maintain this status at least until you meet Yeonju's limbs..”
“Listening to what you said, it seems like you came up with a rough way to confront her..”
Anyway, I think you should know one thing about Zhuge Mountain..
Danghwaseo nodded..
“Yes, fortunately, there is someone who is connected to the Black Silk..”
Danghwaseo looked at calligraphy.
calligraphy said right away.
“I came because I wanted to introduce a martial artist from Haomun to Heuksaleon. I'm thinking of putting it roughly that way. Of course, it's not an ordinary position..”
Heuksaryeon is the largest clan alliance in Heukdo..
Naturally, considering the size of the island and the closed nature of the black island, it is not necessary to go to an ordinary position to have a conversation with the leader..
Danghwaseo received the words of calligraphy.
“Lianju’s direct bodyguard. we're going to take a test for that.”
Danghwaseo said while looking at Mokriwon, who had a clearly nervous look on his face..
“Hao Wenju's identity is guaranteed. As long as you can prove your skills, it is not that difficult to reach Lianju. Especially if you have neck narrowing..”
Zhuge Shan raised his hand..
Danghwaseo was allowed to speak by nodding his head..
“But is there really a need to use such a cumbersome method? It would be enough to say that he came as Munju's escort during the conversation between Hao Munju and Lianju.….”
“impossible.”
Dang Hwa-seo had heard something from Seo-ye beforehand, so he added an explanation to Zhuge-san on his behalf..
“The only people who can face Ryonju are those he recognizes. Also, it is said that those who face them must never have any bodyguards or armed forces..”
“A man named Georyeonju is so scary.….”
“Isn’t it a black island?.”
Zhuge Shan's mouth was tightly shut..
Namgung Jincheon snorted..
“The weak are naturally afraid of assassination. If you are truly strong….”
“you shut up.”
“….”
Calligraphy sank Namgung Jincheon.
Danghwaseo burst out laughing at the ridiculous skit, then shook his head to shake off his thoughts..
“Anyway, departure is tomorrow morning. We don't know what kind of test will follow, so please do your best to keep your body in shape. That is all.”
With those words, the meeting ended..
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The next day, the Yongbongdan, each dressed as a ronin, arrived at the entrance of Heuksaryun's fortress..
In the middle of their leader, Seo Ye was facing the gatekeeper wearing a bamboo robe with black cotton thread covering her face..
The calligrapher took out his card..
It was a black, shiny plaque, and the gatekeeper of the Black Sand Lotus, who saw it, bowed his head in shock and said quietly..
“…Meet Moonju.”
“I have something to discuss with you..”
“I will put a message inside. The people behind?”
“They are disciples.”
“As you know….”
“I don't remember ever asking you for advice..”
Seo Ye slightly lowered her head and let out a cold voice..
The gatekeeper trembled briefly..
“…Please eat it.”
“Let's go.”
Calligraphy reached Yongbongdan and headed into Heuksaleon..
It’s been a while since I visited this fortress..
All black buildings and soldiers wearing black uniforms just feel annoying..
The problem was that Seo-ye already knew too much about them..
‘Guys like Seungnyang.’
They were all full of thoughts of backstabbing and trying to find each other's weaknesses..
Anyway, what was it like when Hao Mun was brought to the brink of collapse by the demon?.
Each of them tried to present to Lian Ju a group that would gather information, saying that they would take Hao Wen's vacancy..
Of course, not all of them could reach Hao Wen's feet..
Anyway, it wasn't important right now..
Seo Ye let out a long breath and crossed the fortress..
I ignored the stares that were focused on me..
What calligraphers have to worry about is the rhythm they will meet from now on..
“See you Moonju..”
Upon entering the cabinet, the cabinet gatekeeper bowed his head to Seo Ye..
“Disarm. Leave the escorts here.”
“There is no armament. Escorts don't do that. Wait here in front.”
“Yes, Moonju.”
Danghwaseo bowed his head deeply..
She was dressed in black robes, loose, and her face was wearing a bast mask with raised eyebrows like a poisonous snake..
A ferocious face that can be seen by anyone as a warrior from the dark island..
Seo-ye inadvertently thought, 'I think that face matches well with my personality.'.
“Confirmed. Come in. Munju.”
Seo Ye nodded at the gatekeeper's words and entered the cabinet..
‘It's annoying. really.’
As soon as I entered the cabinet, there was a fixed gaze or a murderous gaze..
I really didn't live to kill people..
This was one of Ryonju's nasty tricks..
If it is a sloppy move that kills the energy of the opponent who wants to face you in advance, can it be called a sloppy move?.
Seo-ye tried to shake off the sticky feeling and eventually reached Ryeonjujeon..
“open the door.”
There was a gatekeeper here too..
The level of the gatekeeper of Yeonjujeon is at its peak..
Calligraphy was not something that could feel that..
This means that his power is known to the public to be that extent..
Seo-ye was sure that his actual strength had already reached its peak..
Kugugoogung Palace―
The gatekeeper opened the door without saying a word..
Calligraphy swallowed dry saliva at that..
a huge battle.
At the end, behind the tent, a man's image was dimly visible..
Seo Ye walked forward, knelt down, and bowed her head..
“…See you, Ryeonju..”
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Mo Ri-won, who was waiting at the entrance to the cabinet, glanced at Nangong Jincheon..
Just like before, he was wearing a man's bast mask so ugly that his eyelids were sunken..
It was to cover the inside of the wall, which could not be covered no matter what..
‘Geomryong looks really upset..’
It's been like that ever since Seo Ye entered the cabinet alone..
Stand crookedly with your arms crossed and tap the floor with your toes..
His frown was so bad that his face was all distorted..
‘Come to think of it, you were particularly close to Moonju..’
Was it not calligraphy that was the object of love?.
At this point, even a clueless Mokriwon could know this fact..
It was in the middle of the day..
“come inside.”
the gatekeeper said.
Next to him was a man dressed in black, his face covered with a mask..
There was a black lotus pattern engraved on the chest, and it probably belonged to a cabinet official..
“there will be a test.”
A voice full of caution and irritation.
Mo Ri-won knew at once that he had succeeded in persuading calligrapher Lian Ju..
“Where is Moonju?.”
Namgung Jincheon asked the masked man..
the man answered.
“Having refreshments with Mr. Ryeonju..”
“Don't be funny. They didn't lock up Moonju.….”
“me… older brother!”
Zhuge Shan quickly captured Nangong Jincheon..
“Mu, I believe you haven’t forgotten what Lord Moon said.?”
Cold sweat was running down Zhuge Shan's cheeks..
Namgung Jincheon's sudden behavior begins as soon as the calligraphy disappears..
Even as a Mokriwon, I was quite embarrassed..
“…Namcheon, don’t act rashly..”
Danghwaseo opened his eyes and said.
Even though I'm wearing a fierce bast mask, I'm even more afraid of doing that..
Mo Ri-won said to Namgung Jincheon, feeling as if he had to apologize even though he had done nothing wrong..
“Yes, that's right. Namcheon, Moonju will be okay.…!”
Namgung Jincheon then clicked his tongue and said to the masked man, ‘Tsk’..
“…It's that damn test and all, so let's finish it quickly..”
“Follow me.”
The masked man snorted at Namgung Jincheon’s attitude and turned his back..
‘I shouldn't have done that..’
The Masked Man is at the end of his climax..
Compared to Namgung Jincheon, it is far behind..
Also, as far as Mok Ri-won knows, the number of people who have ever shown such an attitude toward Namgung Jincheon and survived has been very small..
Mokriwon sympathized with the masked man..
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The place we arrived at was the training ground..
There were quite a few dark martial artists in the training hall, and each one of them was an expert who had reached at least the peak..
“It's the first test.”
The masked man said, holding his weight with his arms crossed..
“I heard that you are coveting the position of escort directly under Lord Ryeon. I don't even know the topic.”
Tsk, click your tongue.
Mok Riwon naturally turned his gaze towards Namgung Jincheon..
Beneath his drooping eyelids, the whites of his eyes were bloodshot..
“Prove it. Currently, the number of guards under Lord Ryeon’s command is twenty. This number is fixed. The only way for you guys to get into this position is to prove that you are better than any of the guards. By dancing with them….”
“talk too much.”
Namgung Jincheon took a step forward..
Dark blue energy waves formed on his fist..
Without even drawing my sword, I just threw the fist into the air..
Boom―!
“Ouch!”
The energy wave that was released tore through the air struck someone in the guard's solar plexus and caused him to faint..
The masked man was startled by the sight of the guard sitting down with his eyes closed..
Namgung Jincheon said.
“What are you trying to prove through these crude things?.”
Namgung Jincheon said in a growling voice..
“It looks like you are the leader of the guards. Jjanggi is not interested. Come on.”
The only visible eye of the masked person went blank..
It may seem absurd.
Mok Riwon looked at the danghwaseo without knowing what to do..
“Phew….”
Danghwaseo was wiping away his anger with his hand..
Dry needles went down the back of Mok Riwon’s neck..
“her…!”
The masked man drew his sword..
“Looks like you have some luck with the subject. But arrogant. Also, the thoughts are short. We are just one unit of the convoy. I only defeated that one member.….”
There was something Mokriwon knew..
It has been said since ancient times that a warrior with a long tongue cannot survive for long..
“It's noisy.”
Namgung Jincheon drew his sword..
Dark energy formed.
Eventually, it shot out and hit the masked man's sword exactly..
Whoa whoa―!
With a sound, the masked man's sword breaks in two..
It was before the masked man could control his embarrassment..
Namgung Jincheon ran forward..
The sword had already returned to its sheath, and this time it was his fist that was fired..
The fist gets stuck in the masked man's solar plexus..
“Oh my…!”
Namgung Jincheon didn’t stop..
Slap your cheek and kick your shin..
I pounded my fist into his ribs and punched his cheek once more..
The masked man fell down with those four attacks..
Namgung Jincheon trampled on the head of the masked man and looked at the guards standing blankly..
“The level of a group that treats this kind of idiot as its leader. It's worth knowing. It's so boring that it makes me yawn..”
Namgung Jincheon’s mood became vicious..
“Come on everyone. rotting garbage.”
What should I say?.
Mok Ri-won inadvertently thought of such a thought when he saw Namgung Jincheon trampling on the masked man and spewing out abusive language..
‘Hmm, it really is like a black sword..’
Isn’t Namgung Jincheon a man suited for blackness?.
Even the ugly bast cotton ball was used and it was perfect..
See next episode
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