The Thousand-Slayer Swordsman Association-Episode 244
EP.245 Part Three Chapters – Namgung Jincheon (5)
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Namgung Jincheon headed to the garden with Mokriwon who came to visit..
As I sat across the small table and took in the morning air, what came to mind again was the feeling of awkwardness..
You realize that it is rare for the two of you to meet each other like this..
“What brought you here?.”
“The finals aren't next week. I stopped by because I thought we should have a chat before that..”
“Why??”
“Don't you remember the old days??”
Mok Ri-won smiled brightly..
The fact that he didn't whine about the topic and acted like an adult made the awkwardness worse..
It could be described as a strangely irritating attitude..
“what?”
When I asked the question with such an expression in mind, Mokriwon’s answer came back..
“7Yongbong branch a year ago. Even then, you didn't enter my Nangong family's territory before the finals..”
Only then did Namgung Jincheon remember that day..
It was the day I first talked to Mokriwon..
At the time, I was a frog in a well who didn't know how high the sky was, and Mok Ri-won was a stupid country boy who didn't know anything about the world..
While arguing over whether it was you or me, I decided to use the sword..
was defeated in the end.
It was a surprising contrast..
Mukryong has reached the transcendental level and has become the undisputed leader of the Baekdo Martial Arts..
Compared to that,
‘I am….’
There was progress. But it wasn't satisfactory.
Namgung Jincheon’s fist was clenched..
Mok Riwon said while looking at Namgung Jincheon..
“Good luck with your preparations.?”
“Are you worried??”
“I asked because you seemed nervous..”
Namgung Jincheon narrowed his eyes..
Where did I hear this from?….
‘…Pediatric group.’
Come to think of it, Namgoong Soah joined the unit under this guy..
My pride was hurt. I think you came to me because you were worried..
“no work.”
“Can you get over it??”
“Is there anything I can't overcome??”
“A lot. First of all, I couldn't get over it either..”
Crying, something rose to the end of Namgung Jincheon’s throat..
It seems like since we've been reunited like this, I've been scratching my stomach more and more..
Mok Riwon’s expression was too blatant to be an illusion..
“The provocations only increased..”
“The power has also increased..”
“Well, is that 7 years worth of growth??”
“It was like that for me. But Geomryong is in no position to say such things.?”
A tense argument ensued..
If someone saw it, they might say something childish, like they weren't kids..
One, Namgung Jincheon clearly felt it in it..
Mok Riwon was trying to relieve his tension..
As I get angry at the scratchy tone of voice, I see Mokriwon, which only appears tall, a little closer..
When I think of wanting to hit you with my fist, the fear goes away a little..
This too was a matter of pride..
Namgung Jincheon did not seek sympathy from his opponent..
The momentum became a little more severe..
“…I don't think there's any need to talk further..”
got up from my seat.
“Stop worrying about unnecessary things. I can wake up without your help..”
And so he left..
It was an angry step..
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The place where Namgung Jincheon left.
Mokriwon, who was sitting alone, sensed a small energy rushing towards him..
“this villain!”
It was Namgoong Young..
Namgoong Young ran towards me, spinning his arms like a windmill, and smacked his forehead! And she rammed it into Mo Ri-won's chest..
Mok Ri-won laughed..
“It's a spirit..”
“villain uncle!”
Namgoong Young laughed out loud..
Even though he said he was a villain, he didn't seem to dislike Mok Riwon at all..
There's no particular reason, it's just because Mok Ri-won's face is handsome..
The children's honesty showed that they felt an instinctive attraction to his appearance..
Mok Ri-won was now vaguely aware of this fact..
“huh? Why am I a villain?.”
“Dad, I bullied you.!”
“Did it seem like you were harassing me??”
“yes!”
Namgoongyoung said and sat on Mokriwon’s lap..
Mok Ri-won picked up the refreshments on the table and handed them to Nam Gung-yeong..
Namgoong Young bit into the refreshments..
“Hmm….”
Mok Ri-won stroked Nam Gung-yeong’s head and said,.
“It's not that I was harassing you. You helped me.”
“yes?”
“Geomryong is now at a crossroads..”
Mok Ri-won said while thinking, “How can I know if I tell a child?”.
“Young-a, there is something you really have to break in order to overcome your limit. Geomryong doesn’t know what that is yet..”
“protest?”
“The limit is called a wall in Moorim..”
Namgoongyoung didn't seem to understand at all..
Mokriwon’s smile deepened..
It didn't matter because I didn't want you to understand in the first place..
“Dad, why don’t you know??”
Mok Ri-won laughed bitterly at Namgung-yeong’s question..
It looks at the essence of a child's innocence..
“This is because Geomryong-hyung’s walls are bigger and thicker than others. That's why it's not visible at a glance..”
“why is it bigger?”
“Because I was born with that fate..”
Namgoong Young tilted his head..
He narrowed his brows and whined, then seemed to give up his thoughts and focused on eating the refreshments..
Mo Liwon stopped talking further and looked blankly at the sky..
‘why….’
I engraved that question in my heart..
What came to mind was about the stars.
If Namgung Yeong asked why Namgung Jincheon was born with such a fate, Mo Liwon could not answer..
This was because even Mok Riwon did not know why the star that predicts fate exists and why it governs life..
That's why I'm just struggling.
To overcome destiny and overcome walls, and to pioneer it with one's own hands..
also,
‘It'll be soon.’
As the master of Seongnyeon, I pray that you can become a light for those who cannot rid themselves of their fate..
“Mukryong Daehyup.”
Meanwhile, a warrior from Namgung Street came to visit..
When Mo Liwon turned his head, he bowed his head and said:.
“Taesanggaju is calling.”
Mok Riwon smiled and answered.
“I understand.”
It was time to handle the second business..
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When you enter the main house of the manor, all the crowds around you disappear..
Although it must be the heart of this manor, it may have seemed strange that there was no manager or guard, but he thought he would faint when he saw the people sitting in the main house..
Sword King Namgung Hyuk.
The absolute ruler of the current martial arts world.
Who would dare come here with the intention of harming him?.
Mokriwon stood in front of the door of the main house..
Then a sound came from inside..
-Stop by.
For some reason, in a situation where I felt a sense of deja vu, Mokriwon smiled slightly and opened the door..
There was Namgoonghyuk sitting cross-legged..
“The 11th ruler of Seongryeon meets the Sword King..”
Mok Ri-won, who said that while holding the gun, let out a small exclamation..
‘also….’
He is an opponent that cannot be defeated..
There was a time when I didn't really realize how high his level was even after seeing him. There was a time when he vaguely felt the survival instinct running wild, and at that time, Mo Li-won was lost in the thought that he might be able to defeat him if he reached transcendence..
It was during 7 years of training that I realized that it was an illusion..
And it was today that I became convinced..
Even though Namgoong Hyuk was transcendent, he was not transcendent..
It wasn't about reaching the next level..
The difference is a little more fundamental than that..
It is said that it was close to nirvana from Buddhism..
He is swimming in some kind of enlightenment..
Once that process is over, won’t we truly be heading beyond transcendence?.
It was the moment Mok Riwon was thinking about..
“sit down.”
Namgoonghyuk said.
When Mo Liwon knelt down, he immediately asked a question..
The refreshing personality remained the same..
“Did you send that guy?.”
How can you not know who you are talking about?.
“Yes, Master, you rested your body in the sacred lotus..”
“What a rotten guy. I can't even find it.”
“Because it is a sacred tradition..”
“I didn't mean to tell you.”
Namgoong Hyuk sniffs! I snorted..
Mok Ri-won laughed a little at that sight and spilled his words..
“Actually, I should have seen you earlier, but I was late..”
“why are you looking for me.”
“There was a will from Master..”
Suddenly, Namgoonghyuk’s body stopped..
His brows narrowed..
“That guy?”
“yes.”
It was a thoughtful face..
understood. Doesn’t Mok Riwon know well what Mok Seon Oh meant to him?.
What comes to mind is one of the conversations I had with Mok Seon-oh on the day of our breakup..
Among his teacher's will, there were words for him..
“I won. You said.”
That was the end. What I asked you to tell me.
-If I say that, even the Sword King will understand..
And what Mok Seon-oh said was right..
“…Rotten bastard.”
Namgoong Hyuk grinned..
He didn't seem as blunt as before..
As is the case with the faces of those who look back on the past, even though they are looking straight ahead, their eyes look as if they are looking into the distance, creating silence..
Then I gather my emotions and let out a long breath..
“Teacher and disciple are the same.”
“yes?”
“Don’t you enjoy provocation?.”
Only then did Mokriwon realize.
It seemed like Namgung Hyuk was listening to the conversation with Namgung Jincheon..
It was definitely not an impossible art at his level..
Mok Riwon laughed in embarrassment..
“I wanted to help a little bit.”
“don't make excuses to me.”
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Namgoong Hyuk said and waved his hand..
“Go, I've seen your face..”
It was a congratulatory message..
Mo Liwon stood up, took the gun, and was about to turn around when a question suddenly occurred to him..
“Aren't you worried? Something about Geomryong-hyung.”
Namgoonghyuk responded to that..
“He is my grandson. There's no way it could collapse right there, right?.”
Those were words of confidence without the slightest doubt..
Mo Liwon raised the corner of his mouth and said,.
“…Well, that's true.”
I couldn’t imagine Namgung Jincheon collapsing..
Even if I shake, I will stand up again.
Is he that kind of guy?.
See next episode
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