The Thousand-Slayer Swordsman Association-Episode 85
〈 85Tue 〉 Captain's stand alone, resolution (3）
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Although I sat down at the call, the tension in Mokriwon was not small..
Anyway, none other than the Murim Lord..
Wasn't he the one among the four kings who voted against my survival?.
Even if Sa Baek-un's intentions were for the greater good, and even if he was a good person, there was a natural tension..
‘…No, you need to calm down..’
Mok Riwon composed his mind..
What comes to mind are the words of the goat and cow..
‘All I have to do is prove myself. Why are you so scared?.’
Mo Liwon took a deep breath..
Meanwhile, Sabaeokun said.
“Why are you so nervous?.”
“Oh no!”
Mok Ri-won’s waist was straight..
Seeing that, Sa Baek-un laughed and waved his hand..
“Don't be too nervous. Well, I guess I want to be young at heart even though my body is old, so I get upset when younger friends treat me with such contempt. Would you please sit a little more comfortably for a day like this??”
“yep…!”
Mokriwon lowered his shoulders..
With all my strength.
Sa Baek-un must have felt that further invitations were coercion, and he licked his lips and drank his drink as if he was regretful..
“Would you like to have a drink first??”
“Oh, I'll follow you..”
“Thank you.”
Squeak.
As Mok Ri-won poured alcohol into a glass, a refreshing aroma filled the space..
Mokriwon let out an exclamation of ‘Ah’ at the bursting scent..
“This….”
“It's called white liquor. There's a brewer I'm close with who sends me a bottle of liquor every year..”
“That kind of precious thing….”
“Wouldn’t it be appropriate to drink with an important guest??”
Sabaekun smiled..
Then he took the bottle and filled Mokriwon's glass with alcohol..
Mok Ri-won accepted the drink with both hands, following the etiquette he had learned..
“Have a drink.”
Mo Liwon swallowed his saliva and drank slowly..
And then he let out an exclamation.
“ah….”
It was a taste that had no choice but to do so..
The refreshing feeling the moment the alcohol enters your mouth, the warmth you feel as it flows gently down your throat, and the clear scent that comes up as you exhale..
“Tea, what a great taste! In my lifetime, I have never had a drink this good.…!”
Mokriwon started making a fuss with a bright face..
“I don’t know how to thank you for serving me such a precious drink! Thank you very much….”
“I guess the tension has eased now..”
“ah.”
Mo Liwon widened his eyes and lowered his head..
Certainly, the tension that had been there just before had calmed down considerably after just one drink..
He raised his head again and looked at Four White Clouds..
“There is a saying that no warrior should indulge in leading, but I do not agree with that statement. The right intoxication instills a warm passion in this heart..”
The tall-boned old man was smiling a warm smile that did not match his ferocious body..
If I had to express it, it was like that..
father's smile.
He was a man who perfectly fit the public opinion of being the father of Baekdo martial arts..
Mo Liwon twitched his fingertips for no reason..
And I smiled.
‘I am….’
Were you afraid that someone like this might not approve?.
Briefly reprimand yourself.
Mok Riwon composed himself again..
‘…I'm sure this person would approve..’
I can't talk about origins and stars yet..
However, a little later, when I can proudly prove myself as a white swordsman, the thought of wanting to reveal my identity comes to mind..
“…thank you for your consideration. ”
“So, what is Meng’s life like?.”
“I am learning a lot. Especially to the advisor!”
“I can't tell you in detail due to my circumstances, but he is a greater person than you know. Let’s try to shake it all off..”
Anyway, isn’t that Salseong?.
Mo Liwon smiled awkwardly and took a piece of meat..
Then he made a sound like ‘Ah!’ and took out the book from his pocket..
“hmm? What's that?”
“Sword dragon type… No, this is the letter that Confucius Nangong requested! I asked you to tell me by all means.!”
“Hmm, I see.?”
Saying that, Sa Baek-un took the letter and immediately opened it..
And then I laughed and said, ‘Puh-huh.’.
“I mean, there are some really rough corners. It's like seeing the Sword King's younger enemy..”
flinch.
Mo Ri-won trembled and looked at Sa Baek-un's eyes..
The content of the letter is none other than a request for the grant of an elixir..
Even as a Mokriwon, I was quite thirsty for the elixir, so I couldn't help but feel nervous about the answer Sabaekun would give..
Sabaekun quickly noticed the sign..
What appeared on my lips was a mischievous smile.
“why? Do you want to receive it too??”
“Yeah….”
Mo Ri-won rolled his eyes and continued talking, then scratched the back of his head with a red face..
“…I can't lie and say no..”
“It's nice to be honest.”
Sa Baek-un put the letter in his arms and continued:.
“Of course, an elixir will be awarded. Even if this letter didn't exist.”
“Is it really true??!”
“Well, of course. Isn't this the result of catching none other than one of the six horses?.”
Mok Riwon’s eyes sparkled..
Both fists were clenched, as if to show off their excitement..
Sa Baek-un looked at Mok Ri-won for a moment and then suddenly asked that question..
“But that's it.”
“yes?”
“I heard the report. She said she acted unexpectedly.”
Mok Riwon’s body stopped..
At that moment, Sa Baek-un was looking at Mok-ri-won with an unexpected smile..
“Can I ask for condensed milk??”
The thoughts that came to Mok Riwon’s mind when he heard the words were not different..
It's coming.
The story below is that the last mission was not a small incident, and the report must have already been passed on to the higher-ups, so it was strange that Sa Baek-un did not know the process..
Mok Riwon laughed bitterly..
I didn't make any excuses.
“…This is because I thought it was not cooperative to ignore the threat to the civilians..”
I just spoke my honest feelings.
Sa Baek-un sighed and rubbed his chin..
“I want to hear more details.”
“I mean it literally. I could not bear to see any damage to the civilians. If I had waited for support on the spot to ensure safety, one more civilian might have lost his life that night..”
“Right.”
Sa Baek-un poured white liquor into his glass..
And after looking at the surface for a moment and remaining silent, he said:.
“…That's a great attitude.”
Mokriwon was silent..
I thought he wasn't finished talking yet, and it was the right decision..
“But it's also a foolish decision.”
Sa Baekun said and tilted his glass..
He purred his lips for a moment as if savoring the scent, then immediately put down his glass and continued speaking..
“May I give you some advice? This is advice from a senior who has learned martial arts, advice from a leader, and advice from an elder..”
“…teach me.”
“Don't divide the world into black and white so much..”
There was a small hint of bitterness in Sa Baek-un’s smile..
Mokriwon closed his mouth and listened to the words that followed..
Sa Baek-un began to speak soothingly in a soft tone..
“You and the members looked at the situation too fragmentarily..”
“It's fragmentary….”
“Why did I only think of the main force as a support force? There was definitely a branch of the Murim League in that city. Wouldn't it have been okay to bring in those warriors and reinforce the troops??”
Mok Riwon’s eyes widened..
Sabaekun chuckled..
“I think so. I guess you didn't trust the military personnel at the branch? Called.”
“Oh no….”
“Of course, this does not mean that I consciously ignored it. Ah, I've already seen you guys once, but you probably don't even know that much. All I'm trying to say is that you guys are so special. That means it's covering your eyes.”
There was a strange look in Mok Riwon’s eyes..
He too was slowly able to understand what Sa Baek-un wanted to say..
“…Are you arrogant?.”
“You could say that. In other words, you could call it responsibility..”
“responsibility…?”
“If it's not me, I can't save them. Didn't you think so??”
Mo Liwon could not refute his words..
‘I actually thought so.’
At that moment, I felt that I had no choice but to step forward to save those civilians..
I thought only I could save them.
“…I will reflect on it.”
“It's not that you have a bad attitude. That's why I believe that special people need special responsibilities. But that's it.”
Sa Baek-un picked up a bottle of alcohol..
This time, it was pouring alcohol into Mokriwon’s glass..
Mo Liwon politely accepted the cup with both hands..
“Try being a little more flexible..”
Sabaekun smiled softly..
“If you had asked for support from the warriors of the Meng, they would have been able to help you, even if it wasn't necessarily in a brute force way. I'm talking about things like attracting attention or guarding the rear..”
“…That's right.”
“Look broadly. And do not divide others into enemies and allies, those who need to be protected and those who need help. The world seen in black and white is so harsh and cold that if you are in it, you will feel lonely at some point..”
Mokriwon just looked at Sabaekun..
The look just before that reminded me of bitterness, and the sincerity of the words spoken now..
The look was too strong to just recall..
So Mok Ri-won asked in a whisper..
“experience… is it?”
“I won't deny it. Please understand that I cannot tell you in detail. It's a shameful memory.”
Mo Ri-won lowered his head, thinking it would be rude to ask more..
Then Sa Baek-un finished speaking..
“They say Gangho is wide and deep. But I think humans are more mysterious than that. Because you cannot know the full value of one element alone. Also, because it changes throughout life….”
It was a flowing line of words..
Plus, for some reason, the words penetrated through my heart rather than my ears..
“…Therefore, I think that their potential should not be judged carelessly..”
This came as a realization to Mok Riwon..
possibility and change.
faith in it.
The small truth that the transcendental warrior learned throughout his life caused ripples in Mok Riwon's heart..
“ah….”
Mok Riwon’s eyes wavered like waves..
Sabaekun widened his eyes for a moment, then burst into laughter..
“You are a friend who learns quickly..”
“Ah, thanks.…!”
Mo Ri-won stood up, speaking gibberish, and took a stance to strike..
Sa Baek-un waved his hand and declined..
“It's done. That's enough for now. Come on, let’s go. Isn’t meditation really necessary at times like this?.”
“How could I…!”
“A senior is more excited about a junior's enlightenment than having a meal with a junior. Let's go quickly.”
After saying that, Sa Baek-un made a quick bet and broke Mo Ri-won's glass..
“I want to make my own.”
Mok Ri-won’s expression flickered at the joking words..
My fist was clenched tighter than ever..
Mo Liwon pursed his lips..
Then he took a strong grip and lowered his head..
“thank you for teaching!”
And then he ran away..
I felt like I knew something.
The pieces of advice I had heard so far began to fit together one by one, using those words as a seam..
All natural colors, not black and white.
change and possibility.
and faith.
‘strong.’
It was the color of a powerhouse..
It was the color of strength that Mokriwon had experienced so far..
As Mo Ri-won started to leave the garden with a big smile on his face, Sa Baek-un looked behind him with a polite smile..
‘really….’
He’s a fun junior.
With that thought in mind.
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