The Thousand-Slayer Swordsman Association-Episode 217
EP.218 Chapter 21 - Farewell, Hyeopseongryeon (4)
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Of course managing facial expressions wasn't easy..
The more I thought about it, the more complicated my mind became..
What did I just hear?.
I tried to organize it step by step, but it didn't work out well..
Mokriwon's answer is just fragmented and leads to a vague conclusion..
don't leave with yourself.
I'm about to leave Gangho..
for a long time.
For some reason, those words felt like they were saying goodbye,
“…cow, cow?”
tears flowed.
Even though it's a shame.
“Sozer! Ooh, don't cry!”
Mo Liwon hurriedly approached and placed his hand on her cheek with a restless look on his face..
It didn't take long for my haggard face to turn into embarrassment..
Danghwaseo's eyes grew even hotter because he was glad that he could finally see the Mokriwon he knew, but he was also embarrassed and sorry..
“Ah, uh….”
I quickly tried to wipe away my tears, but it had the opposite effect..
The more I tried to control my emotions, the more violent the tears began to well up..
“Oh, no. I think Sojeo misunderstood what I said. So, huh? Just calm down for a moment.”
Mokriwon hugged Danghwaseo..
As I buried my head in the firm embrace, a sound came out..
Was there anxiety?.
No, I'm sure it will..
The fact that Mok Ri-won had been sad alone all this time without showing his presence may have been due to the fact that he did not expect me this time, which was due to the distance between me and him..
I'm finally crying because I feel relieved.
I tried to soothe my shameful feelings..
“Sorry, sorry... Sobbing….”
How long has it been since I cried like this?.
It was the first time since I was young, when I went through the process of becoming immortal..
After that day, I thought my tears had all dried up..
‘please….’
I become a crybaby again in front of this man..
“soger….”
It took a very long time to stop crying.
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Mokriwon, who had barely managed to appease Danghwaseo, spoke only later..
“It meant going to Bigo of Seongnyeonmun Gate..”
Danghwaseo's tears were so embarrassing that it felt like all his previous calm had disappeared..
Suddenly, I burst out laughing..
Danghwaseo's face was still bright red..
It seemed like it was due to shame rather than crying..
“…Is that so.”
“Shouldn't you attend Master? The head of Seongnyeonmun Gate enshrines the body in Vigo. This is the road he goes to, so he wants to practice there..”
While talking about future plans, Mok Ri-won unconsciously wiped the area around his eyes..
“…What should I do with these eyes?.”
“ah.”
Danghwaseo's eyes widened and he asked with a worried face..
“What happens to those eyes? bump….”
“Oh, don't worry. Eye color will naturally fade if you stay away from murderous intent and cultivate discipline. I heard from my teacher that my eyes, which were red when I was a baby, gradually turned black over time..”
I didn't know if it would turn out well this time either..
Because the situation is very different now than then..
I have already awakened my immortality once..
Not only that, he was so drunk with life that he swung his sword and ruined his body..
It won't be easy.
And there was more to be done besides dealing with Cheonsalseong..
‘When you go into remarks….’
What had to be done with this incomplete transcendence?.
The price of imperfect transcendence was so severe that even Mok Riwon himself could feel it..
‘My body is breaking down..’
Should we really say this is the price for breaking a taboo?.
Even while I was still like this, I could feel my inner energy enlarging every moment eating away at my body..
Since it is impossible to block the energy that has already expanded, it would be better to put all your effort into training your mind and body..
What comes to mind is what Mok Seon-oh said right before he died..
-Go to Vigo. Although it was originally permitted to disciples of Sungryun who had reached transcendence, if you were the source, you might allow it..
It's still puzzling that Vigo gave permission, but there must have been a reason why Mok Seon-oh said that..
“Anyway, that's why I was leaving..”
“I see..”
I saw Danghwaseo wiggle his fingertips..
There seemed to be hesitation.
Finally, Danghwaseo said.
“When can we meet again??”
Mokriwon was unable to answer hastily..
Those were the words I barely uttered..
“I'm not sure.”
Since the goal was the level, not the period, even Mokriwon could not guarantee..
But I had no intention of forcing Danghwaseo to wait indefinitely..
“but.”
Danghwaseo’s head was raised..
Mok Ri-won tried to smile as brightly as he could..
I didn't know if it would turn out well..
“Maybe on the day when I have to come down. At that time, I will go to Sojeo first..”
Fortunately, Danghwaseo nodded to those words..
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Cheonghae's cleanup was already nearing completion..
Now that the large group has left, those who remain are trying to clean things up..
“Are you ready?.”
In response to Mileseok’s question, Mokriwon nodded while carrying the coffin..
In order to hide his eyes, he was wearing pitch black bamboo hats that covered his entire face..
“Yes, it will happen soon.”
“I'm leaving like this.”
There were people who came to meet us..
It was the remaining transcendental people, including Sabaekun, and Danghwaseo..
“I'm sorry I can't go with you.”
“done. Don't you know? My brother hates clutter..”
“That's right. If so, where do you plan on burying it? Even if it’s a grave later….”
“No work. My brother will rest in the grave of Seongnyeonmun Gate..”
It was only then that Sa Baek-un expressed regret at Mile-seok’s firm tone..
Mokriwon expressed gratitude..
I couldn't help but be thankful that they didn't ask me questions and that they honored me like this..
“Then I guess this will be the last time.”
Four hundred clouds have arrived.
Mok Ri-won tried to calm his shivering body..
Immediately afterwards, Sa Baek-un swept the coffin..
“Rest in peace. The agreement that the Sword Saint wanted to achieve has clearly been passed down to us..”
It seemed like he was trying to speak calmly, but it was immediately clear that the matter was not easy for Sa Baek-un..
Sa Baek-un’s voice began to water..
“…I won't forget it. Until the day my life ends.”
Mo Ri-won could see Sa Baek-un's fingertips trembling under the bamboo ribs..
I couldn't bear to open my mouth.
I felt like I had to raise my head the moment I spoke to you..
“I hope you have a good time.”
After saying that, Sabaekun turned around..
Mokriwon barely answered..
“…Yes, I will definitely do that..”
Then the goat cow approached..
“stupid guy.”
The goat-ox said that in a voice filled with regret and turned around..
It seemed like I couldn't say much..
“Bury me tightly and come back..”
Mokriwon replied that he would do the same this time too..
So there was only one person left..
“…Geomchi bastard, you too, say something..”
Mile Seok said to Namgoong Hyuk.
Namgoong Hyuk had his arms crossed..
Mokriwon couldn't even see his expression because of the bamboo shoots..
I could only guess from the surrounding atmosphere that his demeanor was different from usual..
“at last.”
Namgoong Hyuk's voice was filled with both laughter and sadness..
“I never won.”
Namgoonghyuk turned around and left..
The place where all transcendents have left.
All that was left was the Danghwa Book..
“You are truly leaving now..”
“Are you two going to talk??”
Mok Riwon thought for a moment about Mile Seok’s question..
Then he finally nodded..
“Could you please give me an ending??”
“There is a long way to go. Keep it short.”
Mile Seok made room for me..
With only the two of them left, the events of the past day suddenly came to mind and Mok Ri-won looked embarrassed..
“I don't know when I'll see you again.”
That was the rush..
“I know that you also have something you want to achieve. I believe that Sojeo will be able to achieve everything he wants. Sojeo is a person who has the ability to do that..”
I said words of encouragement.
Leaving brought me unbearable regret..
It was only now that the sadness had subsided to some extent that Yeon-sim made Mo Ri-won feel uncomfortable..
However, with such feelings in mind, I shouldn’t have broken up clumsily..
“I will miss you a lot.”
“…!”
I could see Danghwaseo’s shoulders shaking..
Mok Riwon smiled and said,.
“The day we meet again.”
Those were words that Mok Ri-won had kept inside for quite a long time..
“There is something I want to say to Sojeo at that time..”
“If it's a horse….”
“I will do it then. at that time. Not now.”
Mo Liwon hurriedly turned around..
my face was hot.
“I'll go. The King will be waiting for you.”
Without hearing the answer, Mokriwon moved on..
I heard Danghwaseo's voice from behind me..
“I'll wait!”
I feel sick to my stomach about that..
I walked through Mokriwon and reached Mileseok..
“That's it... What does your face look like?.”
Miles clicked his tongue..
It was only then that Mo Riwon touched his face with his hand and confirmed that the corners of his mouth were turned up..
“A cool guy.”
Miles clicked his tongue and turned around..
“Let's go. I'll be with you until the middle..”
“Ah, yes.”
Seongryeon's Bigo asking for Mok Seon-oh was a place that not even Miles could go to..
This is because it is a law that only the successor of Seongryun should know the location of the Bigo..
The reason why Mi-seok accompanied him halfway was to consider that it would seem strange to others that Mok-ri-won was carrying Mok Seon-oh's coffin alone..
Mo Ri-won immediately fixed the coffin and followed behind Mile-seok..
The long and confusing affair of Cheonghae came to an end..
See next episode
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