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The Thousand-Slayer Swordsman Association-Episode 47

〈 47Tue 〉 Ojang Yongbong Branch (20）

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Even though he was unarmed and surrounded by so many people, his son-in-law was calm..

It was such a shocking result..

No one present could have predicted such an overwhelming victory, so it could be said to have been natural..

In the middle of an unarmed area that was quiet even as the host's shouts dispersed..

Mo Liwon took a deep breath and put away his sword..

There was a smile on his lips..

‘I overcame it.’

I completely overcame the urge that arose at that moment..

He did not add any additional life to the swing of the sword, and he only read Namgung Jincheon's life as it is said, and did not stab the sword at the last moment..

It was such a perfect victory that I felt a shiver run down my spine..

Even in the fight with myself and with Namgung Jincheon,.

Mok Riwon’s gaze was directed to the highest point of the audience..

There was Namgoong Hyuk, looking at us with a somber expression, as if he had predicted the outcome..

‘It's just an inspection.’

Mok Ri-won seemed to understand the meaning of Nam Gung-hyuk's words a little more clearly..

Moment.

“…Did you lose?.”

I heard Namgung Jincheon’s voice..

Only then did Mok Riwon look back at Namgung Jincheon..

‘ah.’

Mok Ri-won thought for a moment that he should apologize for the provocation, but he couldn't bring himself to say those words due to the behavior of Namgung Jincheon, who only then caught his eye..

He looked so dazed..

Mok Ri-won, who hesitated, soon stopped what he was saying and took the gun..

“It was a good match..”

I did this because I thought that saying an apology now would be deceitful..

Namgung Jincheon’s head was raised..

He looked at Mok Ri-won with eyes filled with many emotions, and then he let out a sigh..

“…Good fight.”

Namgung Jincheon looked at his hands..

The tremor in his hands, which had not yet subsided, resembled that of a coward..

Namgung Jincheon clenched his fists as he thought he really didn't like that..

“how did you do it.”

“…What do you mean??”

“How was such a sword made? How can you do that?….”

Did you swing your sword with confidence?.

Namgung Jincheon chewed those words..

The expression was getting crumpled..

Mok Ri-won just looked at the scene and gave an answer..

“I just didn't want to lose..”

“Is that the way??”

“It works for me.”

Namgung Jincheon’s eyes turned to Mokriwon..

Mo Liwon looked straight into his eyes and said.

“Actually, it wasn't a very satisfying victory. I won not through pure skill, but through provocation. This is a victory that takes advantage of the opponent's emotions, so I don't think it's suitable for a cooperative..”

It was an undeniable fact..

Although the precision of the process was excellent, it is true that the method was lacking..

“But... Even so, I wanted to win. I wanted to prove it. The sword wielded with ambition breaks so easily.”

“Are you saying I'm not good enough?.”

“It didn't go well. One, it wasn't correct..”

Only after Mo Liwon said that did he clearly realize why he wanted to win..

“…Yeah, I guess that was the reason I wanted to win. Since nothing has happened to Geomryong yet, I just hoped that what will happen in the future will be a little closer to home. Since Geomryong was such an amazing person, I hoped he would use his power to protect others..”

Mok Ri-won was a man who always received such teachings..

The sword is so cold that the swordsman holding it must have a hot chest..

Only then will the sword be swung in the right place..

Mok Riwon hoped that the teachings that touched his heart would also touch Namgung Jincheon's heart..

Namgung Jincheon pondered those words in a daze..

However, the more he said it, the more frowning his expression became..

It was natural for Namgung Jincheon..

first defeat in life.

In addition, all the values ​​​​that have been accumulated throughout life have been crumpled like a piece of paper, so there is no time to think of anything else right now..

‘proof….’

Mokriwon has proven.

And he couldn't prove it.

Was he poor?.

Was this a match that was bound to be lost?.

Many questions come to mind.

These too, like Mok Riwon's sword that was faced just before, were questions that rarely gave answers..

“…Congratulations on your win.”

Namgung Jincheon said so and left unarmed..

he needed time.

It's time to clear up the confusion that has arisen now..

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The Yongbong branch’s awards ceremony took place three days later..

In other words, all Mokriwon had to do at the moment was to leave the off-stage and go to Danghwaseo..

“Sozer! I won!”

Mo Ri-won smiled and ran to Dang Hwa-seo..

Danghwaseo suddenly stopped at the sight of Mokriwon approaching..

When I saw that stupid face, it was only then that it started to feel real..

“…Yes, you really won..”

Mokriwon won.

To none other than Namgung Jincheon.

As always, keeping his word.

Suddenly, a strange feeling arose in my heart..

I am somehow proud, and the brightness is so dazzling that I feel like I won for no reason..

“Well done indeed.”

“Throat ow! I have one too! Let me watch too!”

“Leave it alone. I don't think I'm even looking at this side..”

As Jegalsan and Hyeun were murmuring, Mokriwon belatedly looked at them as well..

“ah! Thank you for your support! I expanded my senses and listened to everything.!”

“I didn't cheer.”

“oh…!”

Mok Ri-won looked at Hye-un as if he felt sorry..

Hyeun felt strangely guilty about that..

‘No wait, why should I be sorry??’

Thinking about it again, it seemed like there was no reason to be sorry, Hye-woon snorted and turned around..

“Well, good job and rest well. I'm tired so I'm going in..”

“Goodbye!”

Mok Ri-won waved at Hye-un as she left..

Danghwaseo looked at this for a moment and then ‘tapped’ Mokriwon’s hand..

“Let’s go get something to eat. Let's celebrate there too..”

“ah! I understand!”

Zhuge Shan looked at the series of processes and thought..

‘It's serious..’

The Party’s checks were enormous..

When Mokriwon and a woman get involved, the seizures are not severe or severe..

Of course, it was something I couldn't say out loud..

Zhuge Shan never wanted to experience again the experience of being poisoned and having diarrhea for several days..

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Even though there was such a big uproar that Seohyun was completely upset, Mok Ri-won and the others were peaceful..

They were just busy chatting and ordering the food they always ate at the corner restaurant they always stopped by..

“Of course, the Yongbong branch has a winning prize. Are you saying Mok-au didn’t know that until now??”

“Oh, I didn't know... ! So what is the winning prize??!”

“It's the summoning group of Shaolin..”

“Summoners! One of the representative elixirs of Shaolin.!”

“That's right, it's the summoning table that is said to give you a surge of energy once you eat it..”

“Oh oh…!”

Mok Riwon's eyes lit up and he exuded joy..

Anyway, wasn't the reason why he showed such unsuitable moves in this dance with Namgung Jincheon due to lack of attack power?.

‘Enlightenment is just around the corner!’

It's just an inspection.

The realization that began with those words continued to stimulate my mind..

Now is the time to raise the fourth star of the Holy Lotus if you touch it a little more..

Now that I have a way to supplement my air power accordingly, I have no choice but to be happy..

“Then, three days later, you will be summoned to the awards ceremony.?”

“That's right. Oh, the summons received on your behalf have to eat in front of the Shaolin figures immediately after the awards ceremony. This is to prevent stealing..”

“It's pretty thorough..”

“Anyway, it’s one of Shaolin’s visions. Perhaps Monk Ilun will help me with that work that day..”

While Mo Ri-won was smiling brightly and nodding, a question suddenly occurred to him and he blurted out these words..

“Oh, then what reward do second place and semifinalists receive??”

Mokriwon’s gaze turned to Danghwaseo..

She was curious about the award she would receive..

Danghwaseo smiled and gave the answer to Mokriwon..

“2The back lasts for a lifetime. What the semi-finalists receive is one of the useless grades of the Murim Alliance..”

Mo Liwon’s face became blank..

“One thousand years... ? emergency…?”

he couldn't understand.

summons.

Of course, it is clear that it is a precious treasure, as each elixir is worth it, but considering that it is the first prize, it does not feel like an especially outstanding reward compared to the other awards that have just been heard..

It's nothing but a thousand years old.

How could the steel, which is said to be the strongest in this martial forest, be worth less than a summons?.

Also, what about the emergency?.

Even if you say it's useless, it's worthless..

It is clear that there is a lot to learn in it, so how can it be of a lower level compared to the summons?.

Danghwaseo added an explanation to Mokriwon's face, which openly showed doubts..

“This is the specialty of the Yongbong branch. As for those who have risen to the top so far, they all come from prestigious families, so more emphasis is placed on elixirs rather than ageless seasons or low grades. While the other two can be solved with money, the summons cannot be solved with money..”

“ah…!”

“Also, don't we need more summons from the Mok small group??”

“That said… Still, I covet the last season..”

Mo Ri-won stroked his shabby long sword..

Although it was a sword he had already become fond of after using it for over ten years, Mo Riwon was not confident that he would be able to use this sword forever..

Mokriwon is also uninhabited after all..

The greed for good swords is endless..

Danghwaseo chuckled at that bitter smile..

“If you need a sword, tell me. I can buy you at least one bag..”

“Me, really.?!”

“Then is it fun?.”

A friendly atmosphere arose between the two..

Meanwhile, Zhuge Shan, who was isolated, silently drank his drink and forced himself to swallow down the thoughts that came to his mind..

‘Even buying it with money….’

Zhuge Shan was afraid of Danghwaseo..

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The meal ended in a good mood..

Jegal-san, who had been casting meaningful glances at Danghwa-seo the whole time, was poisoned by the poison she secretly spilled and suffered diarrhea and left first..

Danghwaseo stopped in front of the residence, feeling the gentle wind..

“Then go in and rest. Thank you for your hard work today.”

Now it's late at night.

The next three days will be quite difficult..

Anyway, will the powerhouses leave Mokriwon alone, who has become the new winner of the Yongbong branch?.

It was said to the party with the thought that Mok-ri-won should be allowed to rest for now, considering that he would be hit here and there, but Mok-ri-won did not leave right away..

He was just grinning..

“Neck small group, aren’t you going??”

“Isn't there something to do before that??”

“Moose says you will do it….”

rattly­.

Danghwaseo’s body was shaking..

This is why Mokriwon is one step closer..

late at night.

The location is in front of the accommodation.

And saying I have something to do.

Is that really what that Mokriwon means?.

Danghwaseo felt like his eyes were spinning as a thought occurred to him..

If you think about it, it was like that..

He looks so innocent, but what kind of person is Mok Riwon?.

Wasn't he a decent man who blushed and loved it whenever he talked about a lewd man or a woman?.

‘you, previous…!’

We haven't even established a proper relationship yet, but isn't the night moving too fast?.

The moment that thought even occurred to me.

“I forgot my promise?”

Danghwaseo's words finally reminded me of something I had forgotten..

“ah….”

First, I felt 'oops', and then shame filled me..

I was filled with emotions over the fact that I had made such a promise and then forgotten about it, and that I had actually imagined something sinister by accusing Mok Ri-won of being a shady man..

“hmm? soger?”

“…No, just for a moment. for a moment.”

Danghwaseo covered his face with both hands..

The heat transmitted to the palm was not very hot..

“…Please wait a moment.”

Danghwaseo’s body trembled..

She couldn't help the feeling of self-destruction that arose..

It took quite a long time to erase the feeling of self-destruction..

Little by little my head cools down..

The heat also gradually cools down in the night air..

Only then did Danghwaseo open his mouth..

“eww… sorry.”

“What do you mean??”

“…There is such a thing.”

It was obvious something had happened to his head..

Even though it was such an important matter, looking at those dark thoughts and the things that came to mind first, it was definitely true..

“soger.”

Danghwaseo raised his head..

There was Mokriwon there, still smiling brightly..

No, there was a bit of a troubled look somewhere..

“Umm… If you don't want to tell me, you can. Maybe I'm being too picky.”

Danghwaseo felt his stomach churning..

It was again.

He was also making himself weak with this warm consideration..

“…Why do you say that? This is what I asked for first..”

“Still, you never know when or how a person’s mind will change.….”

“no.”

Danghwaseo shook his head..

Then he clenched his fist and said.

“…no. On the contrary, wouldn't it be possible for me to ask the Mok Sohyeop to do something rude?.”

No, this would definitely be a rude request..

Why not? If I end up tying up someone else's life somewhere just because of my greed..

In fact, as the moment to say this approached, my anxiety was rising..

The love he had barely realized had a delicate side that did not suit his nature, and Danghwaseo was even worried that Mokriwon might be disappointed by what he said..

Did you notice that sign?.

Mok Riwon spoke in a quiet voice..

“Sojeo, whatever you ask me to do is not rude. Unless it goes against the agreement.”

“…yes?”

“Sozer hasn't done too much for me..”

Mokriwon conveyed his sincerity..

“Sojeo taught me about Kangho, even though I didn’t know him. He also demonstrated the courage to protect others, no matter how difficult the situation. Is that it? Thinking about the food I've eaten, the accommodations I've stayed in, and the help I've received since coming to the Yongbong branch, I probably won't be able to repay my debt to Sojeo even if I live my whole life..”

“….”

“So you have the right to ask me any favor you can..”

Mok Riwon stretched out his hand..

The hand overlapped the back of Danghwaseo's hand with a very careful movement..

“So please don't feel pressured and tell me. Even for me who wants to repay this much.”

Danghwaseo’s expression wavered..

The eyes began to harbor a strange tremor..

The man who approached me with his back to the moonlight was so pretty, and his words were so sweet that my heart began to creak..

It was truly strange..

The worries that had been building up until the day before yesterday melted away like snow with just a few words from him..

What makes me so anxious and happy at every word from him?.

Danghwaseo bit his lip..

Then he slowly nodded..

Eventually, her hesitant lips softened..

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