The Thousand-Slayer Swordsman Association-Episode 252
EP.253 Part 5 - Disappearance, investigation (2)
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Yongbongdan arrived in Sacheon after running for six days..
Of course, it was not a movement at normal speed. The members were not in good condition immediately after arrival..
“Wow, I almost died..”
As Eonhyuk said, they had the experience of going back and forth between life and death..
My sleeping time was only 3 o'clock a day, and as soon as I opened my eyes, I filled up my gong energy with fortune-telling breakfast and used my gong energy at every moment except meal times..
On the first day, Eonhyeok, Namgung Soa, and Mo Yongjin, who failed to distribute their efforts, fell in the middle and were picked up and moved by Mok Riwon. On the second day, Kang Seo Hwi fell and was carried by Mok Riwon..
The third day was even worse..
In the end, everyone except Mok-ri-won became unable to move even a single step and eventually had to take a break..
Although it was an urgent task, the members began to harbor resentment towards Mokriwon..
However, there was a reason why I couldn't just spit it out..
“Skills improve quickly?”
“…I am realizing the importance of internal effort distribution..”
They achieved enlightenment through the act of constantly moving and releasing gong power at every moment..
This forced march became a kind of lesson..
As they became aware of their own limitations, which were revealed through the distribution and continuation of energy and the repetition of rest and movement, a desire for improvement sprouted somewhere in their resentment and guided their bodies..
Even if I die soon, I am still a dragon..
These are the most outstanding late-season indices who will be responsible for the next great powerhouse..
It is they who learn to rise again from the pain, and they also grow from this forced march..
Anyway, after going through that process, we finally arrived at the main house of Tangmun..
The person who came to meet me was a young maid who was one of Tang Hwa-seo's close associates..
“long time no see. neck bridge.”
“exactly. This is the first time since I saw you 7 years ago..”
Mo Liwon had already met this maid..
It was none other than the time of Tangmun’s blood death..
She was the manager of the cabinet set up by Danghwaseo when he kicked out the former Munju king, Dokwang, and all his associates..
Since it's been a long time since they last met, it would have been natural for them to say hello, but the two didn't have the luxury of heart..
“I came to see you as a messenger after hearing the news that Sojeo was missing. Could you please cooperate??”
“Yes, everything is ready, so please eat inside..”
The maid bowed her head deeply..
The place we arrived was a huge conference room..
The maid handed the researched data to Mok Riwon and said:.
“It started with a disappearance case that occurred in a small town..”
“A missing person case??”
“Yes, there was some suspicion as a member of the White Lotus Church had disappeared from a village where he had been seen. The head of the family immediately ordered the Jeon Seo-gu to be dispatched and the party's military personnel to be dispatched..”
“I guess those warriors are also missing..”
“That's right.”
In most cases, Danghwaseo's way of doing things is to hire people rather than going directly..
But the fact that she came forward in person probably means that the previous dispatchers failed to resolve the matter..
It was a cause and effect that was quite easy to understand..
“Please keep talking.”
“The head of the family arrived here about three weeks ago. He took off and ran towards me. One day passed when I figured out what was going on, and another day when I took the initiative. he went missing like that.”
The fact that he went missing just a day after setting out was something I couldn't help but laugh about..
“…Do you know the path Sojeo moved??”
“Yes, the matriarch left a record every time she headed to a new location, so the information I gave you has a rough outline. but….”
“but?”
“…The last stop is not listed. That's all, as he said he would look for nearby mountain ranges..”
In the end, it means that you have no choice but to run on your feet..
Mo Liwon nodded and immediately prepared to leave..
One, it couldn't be done..
“Okay….”
Mokriwon’s steps stopped..
What catches his eye are the members complaining of fatigue due to the last forced march..
They said they pushed and pushed hard to get there on time, but if they dragged it out like this, it would only end up as a piece of baggage instead of strength..
Mo Riwon took a deep breath and calmed his mind..
‘Won, isn’t it your place to worry about yourself?.’
I was sober now..
As I was in a position to lead the members, I had to prioritize responsibility over emotions..
“For now, everyone, take a break. I also need to look through more materials, so let's start tomorrow..”
At those words, the members' complexions brightened a little..
Mok Riwon laughed bitterly..
“I'm sorry. So fussy.”
After apologizing, Mok Riwon left the room..
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That night, Mok Ri-won carefully examined the data organized by the party gate..
What has been revealed is the outline of the incident and the approximate movement of the Danghwaseo..
But even within that, there was something clearly visible..
It was a fact that could be known because it was Mokriwon..
‘Sozer must have found the missing person..’
Her line of movement stretched north, south, east, west, centered around the village where the first disappearance occurred, and extended to five nearby villages..
We searched the mountain ranges between the villages, and eventually headed towards the Yei Mountains at the end..
The blind spot is that she disappeared straight into the mountains without any follow-up..
Isn’t it strange?.
Due to her thorough nature, if she noticed something strange, she would have requested the support of a follow-up unit before investigating..
But since he went there alone, there is an assumption that comes to mind..
‘The situation was that urgent..’
Wouldn't it be a situation where there would be victims if time was delayed?.
If Mok Riwon knows anything about Danghwaseo, he would have definitely moved to protect the people rather than himself..
A missing person was found, and the missing person was in an urgent situation, so he may have entered alone and ended up in danger as well..
Mok Riwon’s eyebrows narrowed..
If this is a really dangerous situation, the thought that there is no time to stay like this rises again..
Maybe I should take a step back now?.
I was caught up in my thoughts..
“Danju, you can come in.?”
Namgung So-ah has arrived.
Mo Liwon adjusted his expression and steadied his voice..
The reason was that I didn't want to show that I was anxious for no reason..
“Come in.”
“Please excuse me.”
Namgung So-ah came in through the door, holding a bowl of tea in her arms..
“What is that??”
“Eat it and do it. I don't think he will listen even if I tell him to rest, so I have to get him something..”
It was a small snack that was good for a light meal..
“…Thank you. Leave it and go.”
“It's okay, right??”
Mokriwon was trembled..
Namgung Soah sighed at that sight and continued..
“I think Danju needs to get some rest too..”
“I am OK.”
“It doesn't look okay. You seem so impatient than usual, why?.”
Did it look like that?.
No, maybe it was natural..
I tried not to reveal it, but wasn't I really good at hiding something?.
In fact, I was caught up in impatience, so it probably showed..
Suddenly, my thoughts extended to the members who have been struggling until today..
“What are the children doing?.”
“It all fell asleep. When I lie down, I faint right away..”
“Then I should go and rest..”
“How can I rest when Danju doesn’t rest? Even though I've been like this, it's constant..”
“Phew!”
Mok Riwon smiled slightly..
“I don't think they ever offered to give me a drink..”
“If not me, who will do it??”
“Gyeong-Oh can do it. Aren't you the strongest?.”
“I don't mean it.?”
Namgung So-ah frowned as if he was horrified..
Mokriwon eventually burst into laughter..
How can they get along so badly?.
This is because it reminds me of things from 7 years ago..
“Don't sound terrible. To be honest, if it's not me, you know that there is no sense of indifference.?”
“I was wondering how this guy could come to take care of me, but I found out he came to flatter me..”
“It's important that you came to at least flatter me, right?.”
Namgung Soah grinned..
Seeing that little child grow up so cleverly made me realize how fleeting time really is..
And at the same time, I felt grateful..
As we chatted about insignificant things, my anxiety was gradually subsiding..
My head, which had been hot from impatience, cools down a little..
“Go in and sleep. I'm thinking of lying down after looking at it a little longer..”
“Okay, see you tomorrow. Don't worry, you will definitely find the Lord of the Moon..”
Namgung Soah said that and immediately left the room..
Mok Riwon picked up the refreshments..
So, leaving the rustling and sounds behind, I began to look at the data a little more calmly..
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The next day dawned.
Mokriwon stayed up all night, but his body, which had reached transcendence, did not complain of fatigue at all..
The condition of the members is also much better..
“Now then, follow me..”
Mok Ri-won immediately led the members and moved..
The destination was clear.
This is because after an all-night investigation, we narrowed down the areas that needed to be examined..
“mountain?”
“It won't be an ordinary mountain.”
If that were the case, I don’t understand Danghwaseo’s disappearance..
If her military power is not at an extraordinary level, how could she disappear because she was attacked by an enemy?.
So there was only one way to explain her disappearance..
“There will be a line.”
There had to be a camp somewhere in these mountains that couldn't be easily escaped..
7Since Zhuge Mountain was not with them like a year ago, it was most reasonable to assume that they could not find a way out..
With that in mind, Mo Ri-won began searching the mountain and found it just as the sun was rising high in the sky..
“Oh, it's really true..”
In a gorge in the mountains, Mokriwon discovered a place where space was blurry and fluctuating..
See next episode
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