The Thousand-Slayer Swordsman Association-Episode 65
〈 65Tue 〉 Chiljang Murim Alliance, founded (8）
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It seemed like he was trying to loosen up the tense atmosphere..
Sa Baek-un spoke to Namgung Jincheon with a sad smile that did not match his ferocious size..
“How is the Sword King? It's been a while since I haven't seen you..”
“yes.”
Namgung Jincheon said that and raised his glass. The moment she put her glass in front of her mouth as if she had no intention of saying anything more, the whites of her flower buds were bloodshot..
‘give a long answer.’
Namgung Jincheon’s shoulders trembled as his eyes were filled with such meaning..
Immediately after that, Namgung Jincheon put down his drink with a sullen expression and continued..
“…From what I heard before coming here, I heard that they were planning to take a cruise around Gangho..”
“oh! After all, you are the Sword King! My old thoughts come out. The King of Swords was a person who enjoyed dancing even in the midst of such chaos..”
Danghwaseo breathed a sigh of relief at Sa Baekun’s smile..
With this, one crisis has been overcome. You just have to keep maintaining a gentle atmosphere like this..
“Oh, by the way, how is Master Wonmyeong doing??”
The next batter was Ilwoon. Il-woon continued to reply with a smile that was exactly like that of Sa-baek-un..
After Il-un's turn was over, Hye-un and Jegal-san's turn was over, it was finally Danghwa-seo's turn..
“The poisonous bee is….”
Sabaekun’s attitude became cautious. Even though he is an outsider with no relation to the party, he is the leader of the Murim Alliance. As she is fully aware of her party's circumstances, she knows what it means to ask her about her family..
Tang Hwa-seo smiled bitterly and accepted Sabeok-un’s words..
“I am honored to be able to contribute to this group..”
“is it. I may not be able to visit you often due to my busy schedule, but I will always support you..”
Sabaekun finished speaking like that. However, the tone was quite serious for it to be said out of politeness..
It was an attitude that slightly impressed Danghwaseo..
Next, the place where Sabeokun's gaze was directed was Mokriwon. In an instant, Sabaekun’s expression changed. There was more goodwill on his face than when he was talking to other people..
“It's my first time meeting you. You must be the Mukryong who turned Anhui upside down, right? I'm glad to meet you here..”
Mo Liwon’s fingertips trembled. It was because he felt guilty that he was deceiving the other person through his favor..
One thing that cannot be revealed. Mok Riwon smiled as brightly as possible and answered..
“That's too much praise. I am truly honored to meet you, Lord..”
It was a serious attitude that was not typical of Mokriwon. This was a surprising attitude to other members. I guess not. That person who likes to make a fuss shows a calm demeanor even when he sees the Murim Lord, who is not another person, so strangeness cannot help but come to mind first..
Meanwhile, the conversation between the two continued. It was mainly in the form of Sabaekun, who was curious about Mokriwon, asking questions..
“From what I've heard, it's said that he is so talented. The recluse... Oh, I'm sorry. There must be a reason why it wasn't revealed until now. Please understand. It's hard to hold back my joy when people like you appear in my Baekdo martial arts world..”
How could it be said that Sa Baek-un's attitude was natural?.
Aren't most of the winners of the Yongbong position or Yongbong branch the masters of a small clan who stick out like an awl in the natural trend of coming from a prestigious clan?.
From the perspective of thinking about improving the quality of the entire martial arts faction, Mokriwon is truly a treasure..
As such, Sabekun’s question continued for a long time. In return, Mok Riwon's attitude became increasingly cautious..
While this strange atmosphere continued for a while, the old woman who had kept quiet until the day before spoke out..
“Lord, I guess I should introduce this old man to you now.?”
“Oh, look at my mind. I'm sorry.”
Sa Baek-un smiled sheepishly and said, ‘Oops.’ The eyes of the members turned to the old woman..
“I brought this person here to introduce you, but I forgot. I'm sorry. I'm just getting older these days..”
All members felt it. If Sa Baek-un calls him ‘this person’, he must not be an ordinary person..
“It's Gangsoso Daehyup. He is a former leader who stood at the forefront of the battlefield on the day of the bloody death..”
“ah…!”
Danghwaseo let out an exclamation as if he had finally found out..
“Is this the person who was said to be coming to our group as an advisor??”
“Please take care of me.”
Salseong Goatso, who used the pseudonym Kang Soso, laughed..
Danghwaseo was explained to the members belatedly. Since it was a newly founded group, an outside advisor was scheduled to come in for various trainings, and that person was an old woman named Kang So-so..
The members' reactions were varied, but there was no negative sign in them..
Even though she was introduced as an expert from the previous generation, I realized that she had reached the point of transcendence from the mysteriousness of not even the slightest hint of discouragement..
To receive education from a transcendental master, this was not an opportunity that was easily obtained, no matter how prestigious it was..
Meanwhile, the goat's gaze turned towards Mokriwon. She smiled and gently kissed Mok Ri-won, who still looked somewhat uncomfortable. There was no sound.
Jeonum Ipmil (？音)？？）.
It was a tool used by a warrior to convey a message secretly..
When you're done, come out to the back of the pavilion..
Mok Riwon’s eyes widened. He was startled and looked at the goat-ox, but the goat-ox's eyes were already looking elsewhere..
What followed was Sabaekun’s explanation..
“I don't know if you've heard, but your future missions will be related to espionage and stealth. This person is very knowledgeable in this field, so I hope you have a good study..”
There was a lot of conversation afterwards, but Mokriwon's gaze never left Goatso..
However, the goat never looked at Mo Ri-won again..
‘…how.’
Who is it that sends a message and talks to me?.
In Mokriwon's mind, that was the only question that came to mind..
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“I'm going to do some business for a moment.!”
After the banquet was over, Mok Ri-won came out from among the members and headed to the back yard of the pavilion..
The goat that came there first was sitting on a chair and looking at the wild flowers..
“Did you come??”
The goat's gaze turned towards Mokriwon. What was blooming on her face was a very friendly smile..
Mo Liwon swallowed dry saliva. And so he took his reign..
“…See you, senior..”
“What are you even a senior?.”
The goat-ox grinned and waved its hand..
And so I approached Mokriwon..
Because of the small appearance and small size of the goat cow, the top of its head barely reached Mokriwon's solar plexus, but for some reason, it felt huge due to its unique relaxedness..
Tension welled up inside Mok Riwon. An expert from the squadron that he had never seen before in this powerhouse. And a master who knows himself.
As a result, the imagination occurred to him that she might be an acquaintance of his teacher, Mok Seon-oh..
Mokriwon’s imagination was not wrong..
“Yes, pastor is doing well.?”
Mok Riwon took a deep breath..
‘…This is someone I know.’
About Mok Seon-oh, about his relationship with Mok Seon-oh, and about Cheonsalseong..
She must have been someone who already knew everything, like Namgunghyuk, the King of Swords..
From that, Mokriwon was able to realize one fact..
“…May I ask your name??”
If he was an expert from the squadron related to Mok Seon Oh, there is no way that Mile Seok would not have told him. However, the name Kangsoso was very unfamiliar to Mokriwon. So there is only one answer.
The name ‘Kang Soso’ used by this old woman is a pseudonym..
“Wow, you're quite perceptive..”
The goat-ox laughed excitedly..
“Yeah, what did that beggar introduce me to? Assassin? Or a prodigal woman? Either that or black?”
“…ah!”
There was a strange look in Mok Riwon’s eyes..
A murderer, a prostitute, a black swordsman. This is because among those who reached the milestone, there was a woman who qualified for all of these things..
“Salseong…!”
“Oh, are you singing it right?.”
Mokriwon’s expression brightened. No, it wasn't just that it became brighter, it made me smile..
live goat.
That's because I've already heard what kind of person she is..
I don’t like it, but… Yes, if it weren't for that bitch, you wouldn't have come all the way to Gangseo alive. One of the four people who agreed to save you on the spot was that damn black sword..
One of the four who voted in favor among those who decided my treatment. The woman who ultimately took the decision when four were opposed, two were neutral, and three were in favor..
“Meet your benefactor!”
Salseong Goatso was the benefactor of Mokriwon..
Mo Liwon bowed his head in a hurry. There were so many words of gratitude I wanted to say to her if I met her someday, and when I suddenly tried to organize them, she said so..
The goat smiled happily at the sight of Mok-ri-won like that..
“You grew up so beautifully. Idyll guy is very different from when he was young..”
“S, you mean Master??”
“Yeah, didn't the beggar tell you? When he was young, he was so ugly that he was even nicknamed Churyong (??)..”
Mo Liwon closed his eyes in a daze. Then he shook his head and said.
“Oh, it's probably a lie! Even though you are an old man, Master, doesn't you still have a cheerful appearance? When I was young, it was definitely….”
Mok Riwon’s voice quieted down. It's because I don't have anything to say..
It was natural. Isn't it obvious as to which is more credible: Gosanso, who actually saw Mok Seon-oh when he was young, or my claim, which is based on just seeing his old face..
The goat laughed at the sight of Mok-ri-won unable to say anything more, and then playfully asked:.
“Okay, so when are you going to give me an answer to the question of how is Pastor Mokga doing??”
“Oh, how are you? Before leaving, he devoted himself to pastimes by creating a small vegetable garden.!”
“That's a hobby that doesn't suit me..”
Mokriwon was still flustered..
This is because I had no idea how to react to the sudden meeting with my benefactor and his mischievous attitude..
It was only after that that Mo Ri-won finally said those words..
“…May I first say thank you??”
“What kind of thanks do you mean??”
“There is something I made a promise to when the Girl King talked about my senior..”
“hmm?”
“I really wanted to tell you that I am so grateful to you for allowing me to live..”
Mokriwon was still in possession of the gun..
My head was falling deeply.
“If it wasn't for you, I would have lost my life the day the blood death was completed. I would have ended my life without knowing what a world is or how big the world is. How unfair it would have been if that were the case..”
After saying that, Mokriwon pursed his lips for a moment and then added one more word..
“thank you Thanks to you, I was able to face the wide world..”
Those who do not know grace are beasts, they are Sima Mao and they do not know justice..
Mok Riwon, who had lived with such teachings engraved deep in his bones, finally conveyed the words he had been cherishing in his heart to one of his benefactors..
The goat's eyes widened at that. Then it bent nicely..
“Why are you even thankful?.”
“Of course you should.”
“I just did it because I felt like it..”
After saying that, Goatso placed his hand on Mo Riwon’s shoulder. And with a gentle movement, Mok Riwon’s upper body was raised..
“But. For a person who is so grateful, you live without any reward for saving me..”
“…yes?”
A question appeared on Mok Riwon’s face..
The goat-ox smiled and said.
“The previous banquet. Why were you so discouraged?.”
Mok Riwon’s body trembled..
“that….”
“Baekwoon, were you afraid that he would hate you??”
“….”
“Why do you think I'll hate you.”
A look of embarrassment passed over Mo Liwon's face..
It was like that at Mokriwon. She is ashamed of herself for being so cautious as she faces Sa Baek-un, who has worked all her life for Jeong-do..
The goat felt a little sad seeing Mokriwon like that..
“Inseok-ah.”
“…yes.”
“I'm so upset that I made such a mistake. Aren't you the son of a pastor? Isn’t he someone who wants to become a charlatan?.”
The goat made up his mind again because of Mo Liwon's cautious attitude..
'Originally, I had no intention of revealing my identity like this..'
I guess I can't just watch..
“Isn’t there something the pastor always says? Those who have not sinned do not need to run away..”
Mok Riwon has not committed any crime yet. He also said that he was a child who tried to build a sense of sin and not.
But how heartbreaking it is to worry that such a child will be hated because of his nature..
How upsetting it is.
What if it's a murderer? If that sword is aimed at evil people, then it is also evil..
Goat Ox didn't want to see his disciple, who had given me hope to live, so depressed..
“Do you know?”
“…what do you mean?”
“On the day when I decide how to treat you, I said I would make a decision after seeing what kind of person you would be when you grow up. He said that if you grow into a snakehead, I will cut you down with my own hands..”
And the answer is already out.
“And I recognized you. You grew up well as a charlatan, not a thief. So don't be scared first..”
The goat said that and grinned..
“That bastard is a coward. But he is a man who knows tricks. So proudly straighten your shoulders and prove it. That nature did not determine you. That you have clearly become a charlatan.”
Mok Ri-won’s eyes widened greatly at those words..
Goatso added a word to Mok Riwon..
“let me help you with that.”
Grace for grace.
These were words that were only shouted at the party gate of Sacheon, but they were also words that clearly showed the physiology of this powerhouse..
The goat-ox just follows the instructions..
Debt? You don't have to pay me back. Just, if someone comes along who is thinking about cooperation like you someday, please help that junior out a little. I think that will do..
It was an old favor that lasted for decades, and it was only when a disciple, not Mok Seon-oh himself, appeared in Gangho that Gosan So had the opportunity to repay it..
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