The Thousand-Slayer Swords Association-Episode 44
〈 44Tue 〉 Ojang Yongbong Branch (17）
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It's a funny thing to say, but Mokriwon also had its own romance..
The first secret meeting I met after appearing in Kangho..
The kind of romance where you exchange swords with the strong man you met there and discuss each other's righteousness and cooperation..
If we were to listen to this Yongbong branch, it would be right to choose Namgung Jincheon as the opponent..
To that extent, Mok Riwon could not hold back his anger..
No, I couldn't bear the injustice..
He is being misunderstood as a pedophile by the person he wants to discuss justice and cooperation with, so he is literally going crazy and jumping around..
“no! I really don't have that taste! I like a beautiful woman with a mature and sharp look.!”
A cry that seems to be squeezing out anger from within.
The servants who followed Namgung Jincheon began to whisper..
“Sharp and mature….”
“This must be a poisonous stick….”
“gone I went. I was so blown away..”
Mo Riwon’s face turned bright red at the servants’ words..
“Oh no… It's not like that…!”
“Mom, look at my face getting red..”
“oh my god….”
Mo Riwon just wanted to hang himself out of shame..
But you can't do that in someone else's manor..
Mokriwon was filled with the wish that someone would mediate this situation..
“Soa, go to your room..”
Namgung Jincheon came out.
He handed the Namgung Soa to the servant with a polite, indifferent expression and waved his hand..
the servants left.
Namgungsoa was just glancing at Mokriwon and repeating words like 'adultly' and 'sharply'..
“Hey, sword dragon! I really like that kind of thing…!”
“No need to explain. Because I’m not curious.”
Namgung Jincheon said that and turned to leave..
“Now, wait a minute!”
“Why do you do that?”
“It's because I feel so wronged! I definitely told Soa! I can't be your lover!”
“He said he wasn't curious. Whether it's because you have eccentric tastes or because So-Ah considers you her lover,.”
Stop.
Mokriwon’s movement stopped..
The expression also began to frown with doubt..
It was because of the inexplicable feeling of heterogeneity welling up inside me..
“…Even to your sister? She's not even interested in So-Ah's affairs.?”
Maybe that's why.
They must have been a family that shared blood, but Namgung Jincheon seemed like a person who didn't have any feelings towards his sister..
No, other than that, looking back on everything that had happened so far, it seemed like he rarely showed any emotion..
For example, his appearance is exactly like that of a person whose emotions have all dried up..
“Should I wonder??”
Namgung Jincheon’s cold blue eyes shot towards Mok Riwon..
Mo Ri-won scratched his cheek in a situation where he didn't know how to respond, and then he hesitated and spoke..
“Umm… Still, I'm a blood relative, so it's okay to be that interested.?”
“Is that the reason??”
“I think so. Why don't they say blood is thicker than water? Anyone who is a charlatan must be someone who knows how to protect their own family first. i know so.”
“I never said I would become a charlatan..”
What does that mean?.
Mok Ri-won thought of such a question..
It wasn't a question about understanding the true meaning of the words..
A fundamental question about the sentence itself came to mind..
Mok Riwon’s head tilted..
“If you're not going to become a thief, why are you learning the sword??”
“Power is a means. The stronger you are, the better. Especially here in Murim.”
“…What is it a means to??”
“world.”
Namgung Jincheon was dry while saying those words..
“A means to hold what I should naturally hold in my hands..”
Mok Ri-won's eyes widened slightly, but then sank..
The fingertips curled and the open hand became a fist..
There was a hint of disappointment that could not be resolved in the words I spoke..
“…You're just a fool who sharpens a sword to cut.”
“All swords exist to cut. Whether it's life, honor, or status.”
“There is also a sword to protect.”
“This is beyond the purpose of the sword. The sword exists to cut..”
“It is a person who wields it. If the sword bearer lifts the sword to protect, it can be a sword to protect..”
“It's inefficient. If you really want to protect something, you should pick up a shield. Either that, or build an impenetrable fortress that no one can dare to breach..”
“I become a charlatan because I love inefficiency..”
“Let me say it again: I never decided to become a charlatan..”
Mok Ri-won finally understood the man named Namgung Jincheon..
he was a heartless person.
No, he was a heartless person..
He was a person who reminded me of something I once heard from Mok Seon-oh..
The sword has no eyes. The sword cannot distinguish the opponent, nor can it tell between good and evil. With a sword, there is only the swordsman who wields it..
The words I uttered to comfort myself after realizing my true nature were the memories of that moment that surfaced..
What if it was a slightly evil sword, or what if it was an ugly looking sword? If you, who wield it, know the basics, wouldn’t that be enough? Then, wasn't that sword the sword of a thief?.
As Mok Seon-oh said, if the sword determines the sword, then his sword would be a heartless sword..
His values would be a direct contradiction to the values that Mok Ri-won had learned during his lifetime..
Of course, Mokriwon had no authority to argue about that..
If there are a hundred people, each person's values are different..
However, Mokriwon still felt sad..
“Why are you saying that??”
I felt sad that it was Namgung Jincheon, the sword dragon, who had such values..
he is the king star.
This is the name that will reign over this land..
However, I can't help but feel sorry that the person who should have overflowing love for the poor is so heartless..
“I can't give it to the sword dragon. I don't have the ability, status or power to do that..”
Isn’t it different from yourself?.
Wasn't he a person who could receive the expectations and blessings of all people just because he was born with a star?.
Isn’t he the one who can make the world more righteous with that blessing?.
“Build up strength to swing... that….”
Mo Liwon hesitated to speak..
I hesitated because I knew these words were rude..
However, in the end, Mok Riwon said those words..
“That's not necessarily a dark idea.…?”
Namgung Jincheon’s eyebrows slightly lifted..
“different.”
“What's different?.”
“they have no order.”
He continued speaking without showing the slightest change in his emotions, as if he were telling an extremely obvious truth..
“They have no order. One, I have. I can establish my will under a firm order, so what I will achieve is an ideal worthy of the degree (??).”
Only then did Mokriwon realize.
‘ah….’
I can't communicate with this man..
This man was truly arrogant and steadfast, with no flaws in him..
One, fortunate thing happened.
Wow.
Mo Riwon’s fist was clenched..
The mouth also became straight and stiff..
He looked at Nangong Jincheon with a look of determination and said,.
“…Then you have to prove it to Geomryong..”
“Proof, not something I need to do.”
“No, you have to. To none other than me.”
Namgung Jincheon looked at Mok Riwon’s complexion..
He had never heard anything like this before, so he was experiencing quite unfamiliar feelings..
“what?”
“That your ideals are truly right and that you are worthy of saying so..”
The energy of Mokriwon leaked out..
With unsatisfied emotions.
“This is the mighty martial arts world, and Geomryong must prove his worth to me with his strength..”
“It shouldn't be difficult.”
“It will be difficult.”
Mokriwon estimated.
The difference in level between me and him, the total amount of internal strength that I am far behind, the technique I have seen so far, and even the numbers that I have not seen yet..
A smile appeared on Mok Riwon’s lips..
‘There is a scene that comes to mind..’
This was also an argument that reminded me of a scene from a book that dominated Mok Riwon's life..
He felt willing to do it..
“The main character of Chapter 1 of Ganghohyeopgaekjeon, the swordsman said.”
The protagonist of Chapter 1, who is the most overwhelmingly popular in the miscellaneous book, The Story of a Strong and a Heroic Agent..
He said this while teaching an arrogant warrior..
“A person who thinks lightly of trials cannot become a true warrior..”
What Mokriwon loved most was the Demonic Association..
It was the great will that overcame even my own nature to achieve cooperation..
However, it would be okay if things were different now..
Mokriwon wanted to be an ordeal that would teach a man who would shine more than anyone else..
“…arrogant.”
Namgung Jincheon answered like that..
It didn't look unpleasant.
“One, I'm not looking forward to it.”
He was willing to take on a type of provocation he had never experienced before..
“Try to hold on for three seconds.”
After saying that, he turned and left..
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“what happened?”
Manor's accommodation.
Danghwaseo expressed such doubts as Mok Riwon's expression on his return was different from usual..
Only then did Mo Liwon suddenly raise his head and shake it left and right in response..
“hmm! no. I briefly met a sword dragon.!”
“Sword dragon? What did you talk about??”
“It was a story about an upcoming business..”
Danghwaseo was surprised..
It was not about Mok Ri-won, but it was a surprise that Namgung Jincheon joined in such a conversation..
“Does he agree with that kind of talk? That's amazing. I've never seen him talk about bimu before..”
“Umm… It was a one-sided conversation..”
Mok Riwon smiled shyly..
Only then did Danghwaseo laugh and say ‘Ah’..
‘For some reason, a picture is being drawn..’
Wouldn't that affable person have been holding on to Namgung Jincheon and chatting with him the whole time?.
That was the thought that occurred to me..
“It didn't cause any trouble.?”
Mok Riwon flinched..
That's not necessarily a dark idea.…?
Words I said because I couldn't control my emotions as the conversation continued.
Because it was clearly meant as an insult..
Danghwaseo’s eyes narrowed..
Only then did Mo Riwon startle and shake his head..
“Ah, that wasn't such a big mistake! The sword dragon wasn't that angry at my words either.!”
“It's not that I didn't show my anger.?”
“….”
Actually, there was no such feeling, but Mokriwon broke into a cold sweat at the thought that it was there..
Danghwaseo sighed deeply..
“Please reflect. Be sure to apologize too.”
“I understand….”
Mokriwon became sullen..
Danghwaseo chuckled at the thought that he looked just like a dog that had been scolded, then patted his head and asked:.
“So, are the preparations for the meeting going well??”
“always!”
“Fortunately, the. I hope that the Mok Sohyeop achieves good results in the non-mulling industry..”
“It will be so. i think i will win.”
“Confidence is good, but….”
“I'm sure.”
Danghwaseo narrowed his eyes..
Mok Riwon declared with his characteristic bright smile..
“The sword dragon can't defeat me.”
Danghwaseo pursed his lips, not knowing what answer to give to those words..
Confidence was good, of course..
Also, the spirit of smiling before the dance was also good to see as it was Mokriwon-like..
However, isn't there a difference in level?.
Namgung Jincheon was nearing its peak..
His skill level is already at the level of a transcendent expert..
In comparison, Mok Ri-won's strength is now the average of a 1-year-old master and a peak expert..
Needless to say, the sword is great, but in terms of the delicacy and explosive power of the energy waves, it is true that it is inferior to Namgung Jincheon..
So Danghwaseo asked.
“…Why are you so sure??”
Mo Riwon felt the hand that was stroking his head stop..
I also read the worry in Danghwaseo's eyes..
So she said with a bright smile that she didn't have to worry about that..
“I will never lose to anyone who is not a charlatan..”
What he gave was truly his answer..
How can something be said to be funny?.
A strange situation occurred in which both sides were confident of victory..
First, competition was ultimately about deciding between a winner and a loser..
like that for a week.
The final dance of the Yongbong branch has begun, with no one yet sure of victory or defeat..
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