The Thousand-Slayer Swords Association-Episode 257
EP.258 Chapter 5 - Disappearance, investigation (7)
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It was very embarrassing for both parties..
Didn't Mok Ri-won, who went in to meet the leader of this group, come out with a serious expression and immediately burst into tears?.
Without knowing the causal relationship, I could only conclude that the skinny man had done something to Mok Riwon..
Danghwaseo was filled with anger and tried to meet him right away, but at that moment, Mokriwon came out..
“No, no. It's not like that..”
“What on earth happened??”
Feeling frustrated, I asked a question, and Mok Ri-won hesitated and added explanations one by one..
Danghwaseo could not help but stiffen at the answer that came back..
“…yes?”
What should I say?.
Can I say it feels like my heart is dropping?.
Tang Hwa-seo felt more embarrassed than ever when he realized that the man's identity was the leader of the White Lotus Church and that their purpose was the books and remains he had..
It wasn't just embarrassment.
Those were things that Tang Hwa-seo could not muster up the courage to hand over to Mo Ri-won..
In fact, something that should have already been returned to the owner's hands was hidden away due to a matter of courage, so Danghwaseo, the person involved, could not help but feel embarrassed..
My emotions grew stronger as the night went on..
Danghwaseo looked at the sleeping Mokriwon..
I can't believe that something I had put off was like this, and that was the conclusion I reached after a series of thoughts..
‘I can't avoid it anymore.’
Now I have to tell the truth.
How should I apologize? I kept thinking about it, and that was the conclusion I came to..
‘When we get out of here, let's show it and apologize in person..’
For now, let's just state the facts.
In order to resolve the pending issue, that must be decided first..
Danghwaseo stroked Mokriwon’s cheek..
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Mok Ri-won, who did not open his eyes until the next morning, finished his early morning training and returned to his home..
Danghwaseo, who had been sleeping, suddenly woke up and sat down..
“Are you here?.”
“When did you wake up?.”
Mo Ri-won smiled and went to sit next to her..
Then I saw something strange..
Her expression was a bit too serious..
Mok Ri-won's expression became serious as he wondered if something had happened in that short period of time..
“Why is your face like that? I had a nightmare?”
“Could you please sit here for a moment?.”
Mo Riwon tilted his head and then sat down next to her..
“What's going on??”
Since you are so playful, my heart sinks together..
In the meantime, Danghwaseo said.
“I have something important to say to you..”
The posture is to kneel and place your hands on your knees..
The back and neck were straight, and the sharp eyes had a particularly static look today..
she opened her mouth.
“The books and remains you mentioned last night..”
“…whatever it is?”
“I have it.”
Startle―
Mok Riwon’s shoulders trembled..
The eyes were wide open and facing her..
There was a short gap before I could understand what was said..
The books and remains obtained that day were obviously retrieved by Mile-seok and taken away, and that was the whole story of the incident that Mok-ri-won knew..
In fact, he even told Dan Ji-seon, the leader of Baekryeongyo, that.
But now Danghwaseo has them..
The moment doubts began to well up, Danghwaseo spoke..
“The Girl King entrusted it to me. It was 7 years ago.”
“…why?”
“That's why it's something that should have been returned to Mok Sohyeop..”
Mok Riwon narrowed his eyebrows..
Certainly, according to Dan Ji-seon's words, it was true that the Dafa written in that book was related to him..
However, there was still an unanswered question..
Why did Danghwaseo hide that until now?.
Also, why didn't Mile Seok tell him right away even though he knew the truth?.
I was trying to ask such a question..
“Can I get out of here and talk to you? I believe that the contents of the book and the remains are things that should not be said hastily..”
Mo Liwon clenched his fists..
However, I didn't feel angry..
that was trust.
Danghwaseo and Mileseok's trust in each other that they love so much.
I'm sure they didn't hide the truth for no reason..
“…I understand. I believe it. The reason I did that was for me..”
“It is clearly true that Geolwang and I hid it because we were worried about the small group. Of course, there is no guarantee that the Mok Sohyeop will be convinced after hearing the facts. When that time comes, you can reprimand me as much as you want..”
It was the look in the eyes of someone who was determined..
Those eyes that seem certain that you will be resented..
Mokriwon was very curious as to what kind of secret it was that Danghwaseo would react to so much, but he did not press further..
As she said, won't you find out everything later?.
Drawing a line already did not fit Mok Riwon's principles, both as a human being and as a lover..
So for now,
“thank you for telling me.”
I gently hugged Danghwaseo..
Danghwaseo’s head was stuck in Mokriwon’s arms..
Mo Liwon patted her on the back..
I feel bad for showing such a guilty expression..
“You don't have to do that. I won't blame Sojeo.”
“…yes.”
My voice is a little muffled..
Mok Riwon smiled slightly..
“I guess I'll have to talk to the leader again first. Let's go together this time.”
Danghwaseo nodded..
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It was in the afternoon that I met Dan Ji-seon again..
It was difficult to determine the time because he was in a cave, but Mok Ri-won judged him based on the time of his body and the behavior of people..
“Have you organized your thoughts?.”
He was as skinny as yesterday, looking as if he were the body of a tree..
No, is it worse than yesterday??
To be honest, even though he is a man that is difficult to see as an ally, I naturally felt pity for him when I saw his appearance..
Mo Liwon nodded, trying hard to suppress those emotions..
“I have something to tell you first. I think I can tell you about the book right away..”
“I heard that the retired King Geol took it..”
“It is said that the King of Geol gave the book to Sojeo here before he retired..”
Dan Ji-seon's eyes slowly turned to Danghwaseo..
It was an observing look..
“…Are you talking about the party leader??”
“exactly.”
“Now that you're telling me that,….”
Dan Ji-seon’s eyes sank..
“I can only understand that they hid it from over there..”
“Please understand that there is a situation here..”
Mokriwon said that before Danghwaseo opened his mouth..
Danjiseon looked a little uncomfortable..
Although they were not allies, they were not complete enemies, so they did their best to show courtesy..
But there was definitely something that needed to be pointed out..
“First of all, I would like to receive an apology. My apology for attacking Sojeo like that for two weeks..”
It was a serious matter to laugh about..
If Mok-ri-won had arrived here just a day later, Danghwa-seo might have received a different name..
Mo Ri-won felt a shiver run down his spine just thinking about such an incident..
A feeling close to anger was directed at Dan Ji-seon..
However, the answer that came back was that.
“Since you know about my star, I will tell you the truth without any pressure. I don't feel the need to apologize..”
“…What?”
“Isn’t the attack something that was done over there??”
Dan Ji-seon said while staring at the Danghwa Book..
“We were hiding in the camp and living in seclusion. They are the ones who came and tyrannized. I won't hold him responsible. It is true that he set up shop on someone else's land, so he must have done his duty as the owner. So, I am also saying that I will not apologize. Since we both lost, isn't that enough??”
Dan Ji-seon fell silent for a moment and then added another word..
“No, it's only us who lost. Dang Ga-ju is still alive and well..”
“This author!”
Mok Riwon suddenly woke up..
No matter how much I can't tell a lie, isn't this behavior too shameless?.
Mokriwon immediately launched a rebuttal..
“That's not why they kidnapped the villagers first! Sojeo only came here to investigate a missing person.!”
If you look at the sequence of events, that was correct..
In Mokriwon’s opinion, the cause was theirs..
But the retort that came back was in the form of erasing that thought at once..
“Let me ask you.”
Dan Ji-seon said in a casual tone..
“Was there anyone of that complexion brought here??”
Mok Riwon’s body suddenly stopped..
There wasn't.
This is what I felt when I first entered this space, but none of the people who had clearly flowed in from the village seemed to be hoping for salvation..
When I think about it again, it becomes even more strange..
When Mok Ri-won’s expression became perplexed, Dan Ji-seon said:.
“They are no different from slash-and-burn farmers. These are people who ran away because they could not afford to pay taxes to the government office. I just collected it for show. Yes, to be honest, I accepted it because it was not a bad thing for the expansion of the doctrine..”
Mok Riwon’s mouth gaped..
Dan Ji-seon kept looking at Danghwaseo..
“It's over there that came in without any hesitation..”
Mokriwon looked at the Danghwaseo..
Danghwaseo wrestled with Danjiseon..
Is it an illusion? To Danghwaseo, Danjiseon seemed like that for some reason..
‘Something….’
I can't say for sure, but I saw a glimpse of disapproval..
It may be an illusion, but.
See next episode
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