The Thousand-Slayer Swordsman Association-Episode 52
〈 52Tue 〉 Yukjang’s journey, fate (2）
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Unseongpyo’s journey was to depart the very next day..
It wasn't a bad story for Danghwaseo, who didn't have much to do in this city to begin with..
outside the city gates.
Danghwaseo spoke to Mokriwon while looking at the fairly large procession and the tightly sealed wagons in the middle..
“They said it would take about ten days from here..”
“Ten days! Then you will arrive in Hubei Province.?”
“Yeah, it's probably not a big deal. Even bandits think about their own profits and losses, so they don't usually mess with such a huge procession..”
“I heard that there is a green band around here. That green forest doesn’t move either.?”
“Isn’t that why it’s not black?.”
“aha.”
Mokriwon understood at once..
It was a bit strange to say that Nokrim, who appears as a villain in any story, fights while observing his opponent, but if you think about it, they are also black martial arts people..
It is clear that according to their characteristics, they will not try to do anything that will cause harm..
“Umm… Then there will be no battle.”
Although peace is a good thing, it was quite disappointing for Mokriwon..
Why not?.
If only he would never step out and swing his sword in a moment of crisis like Nanghyeop, whom he admires..
“When it comes to traveling, it's rarely as difficult as it appears in stories. If that were the case, there would be far fewer people working in this profession than there are now..”
“I understand.”
Mo Liwon nodded..
And with a stern face, he crossed his arms and said.
“However, you never know when an accident may occur! Since you have been paid to participate in my wolf behavior, I will do my best to be on guard.!”
Danghwaseo smiled and answered,.
“You are great. You really have a great attitude..”
“hmm!”
A look of pride appeared on Mok Riwon’s face..
Zhuge Shan, who was watching from the side, couldn't help but think, 'Isn't this a pair that is more suited to a mother-son relationship than a lover?'.
At that moment, the shout of Pyodu, who commands the procession, rang out along with the drum sound of 'dungdung'..
“Then I will start my journey.!”
It was the beginning of a journey.
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Two days after starting the journey.
There has been no crisis in the procession yet..
It is natural, but it is inevitable that Mok-ri-won, who was always on guard, will feel a little bored..
However, this was only Mok Riwon's position, and this procession seemed special to the other warriors who were watching him..
Why not?.
The Mukryong Mokriwon was added to the usual procession..
With Shin-ye, who defeated the sword dragon Namgung Jincheon, who seemed to be unbeatable in this generation, and became the winner of the Yongbong Branch, there is no time for them to be bored..
“My prayers are unusual.”
“Is that it? The face is so... Did you see Dokbong’s expression when Mukryong smiled? There was no blush at all..”
“It's unfair.”
“What can I do? The world is like this.”
He was truly a man worthy of the word perfect..
However, just by smiling, it made you feel as if you had seen a great work of art, and if you looked into the distance with a sharp expression, you even gasped at its serious appearance..
However, it is not only his appearance, but his actual military power is outstanding and he is also young, so martial artists in the country can't help but think of admiration for him..
There is one reason why this misunderstanding has not been broken..
This was because admiration was a characteristic of the emotion..
You cannot talk carelessly to the object that possesses it, and you only think of the strange appearance of the object in a positive light..
That's what it said.
“Mukryong’s cheeks are blushing..”
“I'm having a sweet time with Dokbong..”
“I'm having a hard time next to a monster dragon. Look at that nervous expression..”
This means that the sight of three people talking nonsense and giggling only looks good in the eyes of others..
“Sozer! I just got a brilliant idea! Nanghyeop in Chapter 6 of Ganghohyeopgaekjeon! Maybe he is a man who is better suited for martial arts than martial arts.!”
“okay. It's a pretty interesting story.”
“Isn't that right? If you have to hide your strength, wouldn't it make more sense to carry around only your fists rather than carrying a weapon? If Nanghyeop really exists, he must be a martial arts expert.!”
“Sohyeop Mok, you have a great imagination..”
“Doesn't that make sense??”
“That was a pretty funny thing to say.”
When Mok Ri-won talks nonsense, Dang Hwa-seo just finds it cute and responds..
Zhuge Shan is reminded of the fundamental question of what kind of conversation this is..
This was the end of our conversation over the past two days..
Today too, I am trying to move forward by telling such trivial stories..
“I will rest here! prepare for camp!”
Pyodu shouted like that..
Danghwaseo said with an ‘ah’ sound..
“Looks like it's camping today. Well, it makes sense since there are no villages nearby to stop by..”
“Because it’s camping… There's romance.”
“Is this also romantic??”
“then! I think there is romance in camping too! After making a bonfire, we sit around and share stories! And friendship over a glass of wine!”
Mok Riwon’s fist clenched..
The eyes were sparkling brightly..
“It's romantic!”
Mokriwon was intoxicated with romance..
Meanwhile, several messengers approached them..
“Let us help you set up your tent..”
He said he would make a place for him to sleep..
The moment Mo Ri-won smiled at that and was about to say no, Jegal-san opened his mouth before him..
“ah! Thanks, I'll be in the corner so I won't be disturbed..”
“yes.”
Mok Riwon was embarrassed..
It was because I thought it was rude to pass on my work to others..
Mo Ri-won, who had been dragged to a corner by Zhuge Mountain, opened his mouth only too late..
“Je-gal hyung, you shouldn’t be like this.….”
“This is correct. Mokau.”
“What do you mean??”
“This is good for both sides.”
It was Danghwaseo that answered the question..
She added explanation in a quiet voice..
“Didn't Zhuge said that? Think about the weight of the dragon's star sign..”
“That's right.….”
“It is inconvenient for them to let us pitch the tent ourselves. It would be difficult if we went somewhere and said, ‘Woonseongpyo-guk didn’t even make a bed for us.’.”
“Me, I don't think so.….”
“Even without it, their thoughts are different..”
Mok Riwon’s eyebrows narrowed..
However, his expression was more questioning than angry..
“It's different?”
“Because they don't know us. Also, I don't know about neck narrowing. Get used to it rather than trying to explain it. It is inefficient to work directly and give such explanations every time you meet a new person..”
Only then did Mo Liwon nod his head hesitantly..
“surely….”
It was true..
As Danghwaseo says, if Kangho's feelings toward dragons are special, and if he is afraid of their influence, something like this will happen wherever he goes..
Rather than arguing and trying to explain things every time, it's more comfortable for both of us than wasting our emotions like that..
“…I guess I learned another thing.”
Mo Liwon smiled bitterly..
For some reason, I thought that the title “Dragon” was not that romantic, so I came up with it..
Tang Hwa-seo and Zhuge-san both understood Mogniwon..
Because they were born into prestigious families, they were always treated this way, but there were also moments when they felt uncomfortable with this treatment..
“…Well, if it's really inconvenient, I'll consider the situation and help..”
“I guess that's okay.?”
“Camping will be frequent. From now on, the village doesn't come out very often. If you can do it, it's much more right to do so..”
When Dang Hwa-seo smiled and spoke, Mo Ri-won smiled brightly and held Dang Hwa-seo's hand..
“Thank you! After all, there is only Sojeo.!”
Startle.
Danghwaseo’s shoulders shook..
Because the voice was quite loud, the messengers working nearby made an 'oh' sound and glanced at the two people at Mok Ri-won's words..
Danghwaseo felt his face turn bright red..
“Okay, that's enough, later.….”
“huh? I understand!”
Mo Liwon smiled and took his hand away..
Only then did Danghwaseo take a deep breath and come to his senses..
‘What are you going to do if you come in suddenly like this?…!’
It was a naivety that was extremely difficult..
While Tang Hwa-seo was exhaling in a huff to dissipate the heat that had built up for a moment, Zhuge-san was one step closer to Mo Li-won..
It was an act of good faith in his own right to create an opportunity for Mok-ri-won to escape, even though he would not be able to completely shake off Danghwa-seo in an emergency situation..
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the moon has risen.
Today, the stars in the night sky shined even brighter in cloudless weather..
On days like this, Mokriwon had something to do..
Just dancing the sword dance.
Although he was in the midst of continuing his journey, Mok Ri-won, who could not stand the sword dance, asked for understanding from his companions and escaped to a deserted place..
And danced the sword dance.
Saaaa.
Silent-colored energy waves reflected the starlight..
And so, it embellished the air with its brilliant light..
As always, the movement was very slow, but there was one thing different..
concentration of air waves.
The energy wave of Mukriwon, which had already reached its peak, was now so thick that it completely obscured my vision..
As the sword dance continued, a smile appeared on Mok Riwon's lips..
His thoughts had already forgotten everything around him and only thought of the sword and the stars..
How much time has passed.
Mok Ri-won, who was so engrossed in sword dance, was startled by the sudden ‘rustling’ sound and stopped his sword..
“Who are you?!”
Naturally, a harsh sound came out of my mouth..
The person at the end of the line of sight was startled and trembled..
“Now, wait! I didn't mean to steal it! I'm sorry!”
A man suddenly stood up between the bushes..
Mo Liwon checked his face and let out a sound like ‘Ah!’.
“…It's not Mr. Pyo.?”
An old, gray-haired, third-rate warrior belonging to the Bureau of Unseongpyo..
He was definitely a man that Mokriwon remembered..
The man didn't know what to do and said to Mok Riwon..
“I'm sorry! I went out for a moment to see something big, but I was captivated by a flash of light! Soo, I didn't catch a glimpse of the water lily! As soon as I got close, the ink dragon Daehyup noticed it.….”
It was only later that Mo Riwon controlled his surprise at the sight of the man speaking gibberish..
“I guess so... I am truly sorry. Well, maybe I made too much of a fuss in such an open place..”
To a martial artist, spying on training is an act that is not worthy of being punished with one's life..
Although such words certainly exist in Gangho, Mok Ri-won was the type of person who did not think it was right to just accuse others of their sins when practicing outdoors..
“What is the name of the executioner??”
“And, this is Kwak Chil.….”
Kwak Chil.
Mok Ri-won smiled brightly at the name and took the gun..
“Nice to meet you. I am Mokriwon..”
“You already know. How can I not know Mukryong?.”
The man weakly faced him and took the gun..
Mok Ri-won felt a pang of regret rising at that sight, and continued his next words to lighten the mood..
“Nice to meet you, Daein Kwak. Now that I think about it, I see that the great man's name is similar to my favorite writer..”
“Oh, you mean the writer??”
“exactly. The name of the writer I respect is ‘Kwak Chil-pyo’..”
Startle.
Kwak Chil’s body trembled slightly..
Mok Ri-won smiled brightly at that reaction..
I thought he might also know Kwak Chil-pyo..
“Oh, do you know? but! It must be strange not to know Kwak Chil-pyo! I'm not the author of [The Story of a Strong and Cowardly Agent]!”
Words delivered with a bright smile.
At that, Kwak Chil’s complexion began to turn pale..
“Yes, that's right…?”
The reaction was extremely suspicious, but it was only natural for him..
What should I say?.
Kwak Chil, a third-rate master of Unseongpyo country.
He was none other than Kwak Chil-pyo, the author of The Story of the Strongest and the Best Hyeopgaekgaek, who gave up his writing brush 20 years ago..
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