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Chapter 2

‘why?’

Why did his appearance suddenly change like this?.

It felt like I had grown up to my original age..

‘ah!’

Something passed through my mind..

“Major, you can use that power at will.?”

nod.

When activated, Zamun Magic continuously consumes energy or replacement energy instead of amplifying physical abilities..

So, to prevent unnecessary consumption, I have processed it so that you can solve it yourself..

“Solve it.”

Although it is not visible, the ominous feeling has disappeared..

And at the same time, the major's size also became smaller..

“also!”

Joo Seocheon slapped his knee and let out an exclamation..

Jamun magic strengthens and amplifies the body's abilities..

In other words, the muscles and skeleton required for strength or movement are temporarily changed to match the strength..

If, like the major, your body hasn't grown to its full age, the spell will be activated and you will experience sudden growth..

The transplantation of the pattern was completed successfully..

You'll have to fight to find out, but the spell seemed to have been successfully activated..

‘Even the most expert players won't be able to deal with the major..’

For the Major, the appearance of a child is a great advantage..

It was easy to catch the enemy off-guard and attack them..

Even among ghosts, her strength is the highest.

No, maybe it's at the peak.

Although she is not very old, she has gained a variety of experiences during her time together, including training in sparring..

And the most noticeable change is the absorption of energy and the increase in internal energy..

When I checked the pulse, the amount was not normal..

‘I was thinking about getting a new elixir, but there's no need to do that..’

There were more regulars who converted to internal skills than expected..

At this level, I can easily aim for a few days..

Although it is not at a level that can be said to be infinite, it is at a level comparable to the later index of the Great Moon Sect that received support from the elixir..

“If you feel anything wrong with your body, tell me right away..”

“understanding.”

Ju Seo-cheon ordered the major to hide nearby, roughly cleaned up the scattered paint, and then returned to the group..

Not long after I took my steps, I met Dan Ha-seong, who was protecting the law nearby..

“main bridge!”

“what's going on?”

Dan Ha-seong's expression was not very good..

It seemed urgent somehow, so I wondered if there had been an enemy attack..

“That's my question. I was so surprised that I felt something ominous coming from where the main bridge was located.……”

I was worried and tried to visit, but I couldn't because I was asked in advance to block access..

I had no choice but to stamp my feet and wait..

“ah……”

Joo Seocheon scratched the back of his head with an embarrassed smile..

Something sinister must be a fraud in the skull.

It seemed like it had leaked a little bit..

Well, it's even weirder if you don't feel it when that amount of fraud has been exposed to the outside world..

“Did those who used that spell appear before??”

Dan Ha-seong looked around with wary eyes..

“It's not like that, so you don't have to worry..”

I quickly racked my brain so as not to misunderstand..

“However, some of the aftereffects from that time remained and I was receiving treatment. It seems like the main force leaked out along the way..”

It was a plausible lie considering I just came up with it..

Dan Ha-seong also nodded in agreement..

“Well, since you collided head-on with that monster, it's no wonder you got injured. Are you okay now??”

“I just treated them all.”

“Thank goodness. Everyone is probably worried, so let’s get down quickly..”

It seemed like the aftermath of the main force had spread quite widely..

Sure enough, when we went down to where the group was, we saw that the search team members who were resting were keeping a watchful eye on the surroundings..

“We apologize for causing you worry. Something happened while I was dealing with the aftereffects of witchcraft..”

“aftereffect?”

Tang Hui frowned and asked,.

It's an expression that somehow makes you feel upset..

“How long has it been since the fight ended, so what does it mean to talk about the aftereffects now? You didn't think this would be okay because it wasn't a big deal, right? No matter how strong your body is, if you really thought that way, it's so foolish that I'm not sure how to express it..”

Danghye came over and held out her hand..

“……?”

Joo Seocheon tilted his head..

“I know that it's okay to be stupid.?”

Tang Hye sighed, snatched Joo Seocheon's wrist, and examined his pulse with his index and middle fingers..

‘I always think, even if you have a bad personality, your beauty is amazing. Looking at it this close, it's no joke.’

My heart is pounding.

Thanks to the pulse, I was able to see the beauty of Dokbong from afar for the first time..

Growing up with Naksowol, the most beautiful woman in the volcano, I was lucky that I had some tolerance, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to calm down..

“Thank you for your concern, but the treatment is over.……”

In the first place, my conscience was pricked because the aftereffects themselves were a lie..

“Just as the State Council said..”

Dan Ha-seong explained in detail on behalf of Joo Seo-cheon..

“I thought all of the poison was detoxified, but there are cases where residues remain and cause problems later..”

“Hmm, that's also true..”

I was worried that there might be a problem with my benefactor’s body..

“Oh, and if it's okay with you, can you please take a look after the treatment is over??”

“It doesn't matter.”

Sinui nodded..

“Everyone, it's not a big deal, just take a look..”

Only then did the search party let down their guard and retreat..

“It's not worth making such a fuss about.……”

I told a small lie and it snowballed..

“There’s no harm in being prepared for an unexpected situation. And I also have a few questions to ask you..”

“Ah, indeed. Is it because I thought there would be some strange misunderstanding if we talked separately? You used your brain.”

“Stop it. I heard you used your brain a lot. It seems like I've become a lot smarter too..”

Wow.

My grip on the wrist became stronger..

“So, all I have to say is?”

“Background hidden by major tribes and great feats of volcanoes.”

“Did you get caught?.”

Joo Seo-cheon gave an expression that said something was coming..

“of course. Even though the color was pale, it continued to emit a purple color..”

Tang Hye looked at Joo Seocheon with a puzzled look..

The life and death of Ju Seo-cheon and the head of the Dogam Department..

The dance process was so great that it gave viewers shivers..

Although the inaction of reaching the top among the world's 100 greatest masters was astounding, what was truly surprising was his own efforts..

Of course, the only ones who have noticed this are those who are at least at the peak level, and so far, it is only a minority..

Dan Ha-seong didn't want to embarrass his benefactor, so he just kept his mouth shut and also looked curious..

“good.”

Joo Seo-cheon explained how Seon-ui came to Namman after receiving a proposal from the head of the Dogam Department and the reason for their cooperation..

“Please take a look at the new technique..”

Joo Seocheon finished the story and laughed bitterly..

Even if I wanted to talk about myself, I couldn't..

I expected it would be revealed someday anyway..

I also prepared some excuses..

But it's not time to reveal it yet.

Also, I couldn't say anything hastily because the excuse may change depending on the situation..

‘He really is an unpredictable man..’

After listening to the whole story, Tang Hye relaxed her grip on her wrist and became lost in thought..

It was like that when we first met, but there are countless men I've seen along the way..

No, he was a completely different type of person..

Above all, when I heard about Amcheonhoe, I thought it was a prank, but as time passed, I realized it was not that..

There were a lot of questions about what happened after that..

Hero of the political faction, Maehwajeonggeom. Hero of Sapa, Gunggui Swordsman.

If this fact is found out, won't the entire team be upset?.

No, it was clear that I wouldn't believe it..

Danghye also wouldn't have believed it if it wasn't before Gunggwigeomsu made a name for himself..

I was surprised that the hero of the story was the same person, but more than anything, I found it strange that they could use martial arts of different nature..

I don't know exactly what it is, but isn't he good at not only sword techniques other than the Hwasan Sect's sword, but also archery and memorization?.

It's hard to believe that one person can do it all, but that age is a requirement. It's out of common sense.

And the wariness of the group that these men are wary of, the Amcheonhoe, has deepened once again..

The Tomb of the Demon Demon incident alone was amazing, but I never imagined that its influence would reach this far south..

Until now, it was a story about a neighboring country, but seeing the inaction of the head of the Dog Inspectorate raised awareness..

“Okay, you're saying it, so there must be a reason. However, make sure not to overdo it to the extent that there will be any aftereffects..”

Tang Hye raised her long, thin index finger..

The index finger went up the bridge of Joo Seocheon's nose and touched his forehead..

“Don't be mistaken. Because I'm not worried about you. If you lose in a rematch with me later and make excuses, you'll be in trouble..”

Tang Hye frowned as if she didn't like it..

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Hapbi, Murimmaeng.

“finally arrived!”

The search party cheered as soon as they arrived at the Murim League..

It was spring in March when I left Jungwon..

And before I knew it, time passed, and by the time I returned to Nanman, it was early summer..

Although it was quite hot, it felt cool rather than hot to the search party who had experienced the murderous heat in the South..

Compared to the great forests of southern Manchuria, where there was no heat or humidity, and no wind at all, it was a paradise island..

‘It's been about three months?’

We arrived in Nanman around mid-March, and two and a half months passed while fighting major tribes..

Time passed as we ended the struggle for power between the South and the South and cleaned up after ourselves..

In addition, I took breaks during the return trip..

The search party had a hard time, so I couldn't complain..

I wasn't in a hurry anyway, so I took my time..

“welcome. You did a really good job.”

When I opened the front door, the first person to greet me was the Vice Commander, Zhuge Sang..

“Master!”

Before Zhuge Sang could continue his next words, the middle-aged man who had been standing behind him as if he was anxious looked at Xinyi and shouted..

“huh? What are you doing up to this point??”

Shinui recognized the middle-aged man and his eyes widened..

“What about the congressman??”

“Master is missing. Is the doctor the problem?!”

Yulgeon, a middle-aged man in charge of Hwain Clinic and also known by his name, screamed and pounded his chest..

No matter how hard he had suffered, half of his hair had turned gray and he looked ten years older..

“Please, please think about us! Do you know how I felt after losing contact with Master?!”

Yulgeon shouted in anger..

After entrusting the request, the Murim Lord told him not to worry and asked him to leave it to him, but he couldn't help but worry..

There were concerns about whether Shinui would survive, but what really seemed to drive Yulgeon crazy was the gaze of those around him..

Especially when people who were indebted to God came to me and narrowed their eyes, I thought I was going crazy..

Among them, 'If you ever do something foolish, I will not forgive you.' I felt like crying because there were people who said it out loud..

As Yulgeon had worried, as Shin's disappearance continued for a long time, suspicion began to build up around him..

To make matters worse, I wanted to die when I heard that there was no good contact with the search party that was carrying out the mission..

Sleeping with your feet stretched out is a thing of the past..

When I close my eyes, I think of the whispers and looks of suspicion around me..

Of course, I couldn't see the doctor because I was so nervous, I couldn't sleep or eat..

So I lived every day like a cow being led to the slaughterhouse..

And the news I had been waiting for a few weeks ago arrived..

Yulgeon looked at Sinui with resentful eyes, then smiled broadly when he saw Joo Seocheon standing next to him..

“Oh my, Ju Seocheon Daehyup!”

Yulgeon approached Joo Seo-cheon, who was about the same age as his son, or rather, his grandson, and held his hand and greeted him as if he was about to kneel..

“After all, you are a hero of the political faction! You saved one person, no, Hwain Clinic! Thank you very much! Ugh!”

‘What trouble is it to have the wrong teacher?.’

Joo Seocheon truly pitied Yulgeon..

When he was about to say dozens of thanks if left alone, Yul Geon was stopped and guided to Zhuge Sang..

“Thank you for your hard work in carrying out your mission, but since the leader is waiting for you, I am sorry to say that the representatives will have to report..”

“it's okay. Of course it's the right thing to do..”

We weren't in a hurry, and we took appropriate breaks every time we stopped by the village..

It was the end of a long journey, so I was a little relaxed and tired, but not to the point where reporting was impossible..

In anticipation of reporting, I deliberately arrived at the end of the day, just as the sun was setting..

Ju Seo-cheon, Dan Hye, Dan Yeom, and Dan Ha-seong headed separately to the Murim Lord's office..

“Welcome.”

When I opened the door to the office and entered, the Murim lord, Namgung Weimu, greeted me as if he was sitting in front of the desk and waiting..

“I see you, Lord Maeng..”

“You're all probably tired from all the way to Nanman, but there's no need to be. It's okay to relax.”

Nangong Weiwu smiled kindly..

The gaze of the Ten Chairs of Sangcheon turned to Ju Seocheon..

“Normally I would have congratulated you on your hard work and raised a toast, but please forgive me for not being able to do so..”

“it's okay. Wasn't it a classified mission?.”

Assemblyman Hwain was afraid that Shinui's missing whereabouts would become known..

So I deliberately marked the request as top secret..

The only ones who know this are the people directly involved, the leaders of the Hwasan faction, the Jeomchang faction, the Tang family, the Murim lord, and the military..

Not even the elders of the Murim Alliance know about this mission..

Now that Sinui has returned safely, we will talk about this later, but that is for a later date..

As a result, it was not possible to hold an external party with toasts..

“Thank you for your understanding. Then, is it okay if I ask for a report??”

“of course.”

Joo Seo-cheon reported on what he experienced in Namman..

To avoid being boring, I kept it as concise as possible, excluding unimportant parts..

“Wow, I never thought something like that would happen..”

When the story ended, Nangong Weimu let out an exclamation of disbelief..

“The forces behind the major tribes… … Did you say it was a secret meeting??”

And the important thing was about the Amcheonhoe..

‘It's time to make it known.’

A dark force trying to control Moorim from behind..

The name of that force came out through the mouth of the Murim lord..

‘With Amcheonhoe’s intelligence capabilities, they would definitely find out how the Dogam Manager lost his life in Namman. Then it's only a matter of time before my involvement becomes known..’

While Sinui was missing, everything about the mission was classified, but it's different now that everything has been resolved..

The leaders of Hwain Clinic have been hiding this incident out of fear for their lives, but now they will be talking about it all day long..

Above all, there was a need to provide detailed information in order to clear up the misunderstandings of those who were worried about God's actions and doubted his disciples..

There's nothing you can do about it.

So, if they were going to be targeted by the Dark Heaven Association anyway, I planned to slowly bring them out to the sun and raise the awareness of each force..

In future wars, it is essential to borrow the power of the Murim Alliance, so there is no harm in saying it now..

However, I didn't tell you everything I knew..

No matter how much of a political faction a hero may be, if an individual knows too much, he or she will be suspected. I hid it a little bit.

This may be because the way he mixes lies with his words is so obvious that he came out without any preconceived ideas..

In the past, I accidentally learned about Amcheonhoe while on a trip to Gangho, but at first I thought it was no big deal and just moved on..

However, as he traveled around the river and intervened in several incidents, he realized that their scale and power were unusual..

In particular, it was emphasized that the accumulated creditors were also part of it..

Even so, the whereabouts of former Jeoklim head bondholder Maeng Kang were so unknown that his identity was suspicious..

The anecdote where a master of that level suddenly appeared as if rising from the ground and conquered the eighteen quarters of Jeokrim was really strange..

It helped add persuasiveness to the proof of the existence of Amcheonhoe..

“Honestly, it's hard to take that literally..”

“I understand.”

It was natural for everyone to be taken aback if they heard that there was a secret force controlling Moorim from behind the scenes..

On the contrary, it was strange that he listened to me so seriously instead of laughing at me like this..

‘This is why reputation is important.’

The reason I didn't talk about the Amcheonhoe when I was young was partly because I lacked strength, but also because I thought no one would believe me..

To tell someone this and persuade them, you needed the power and reputation to do so..

Fortunately, the fame of Maehwajeonggeom and the hero of the political faction was enough for the Murim Lord to listen carefully..

“If you ask God, you will be able to hear more details about it..”

“I understand.”

Nangong Weimu’s face was stiff..

If it is true about the Amcheonhoe, it is not an issue that can be easily overcome..

This is a serious matter where the safety of the martial arts community is at stake..

If there is even a testimony of good faith?

What lies ahead is going to be quite complicated..

‘Well, now is the start. Amcheonhoe.’

Joo Seocheon moistened his lips with his tongue..

Two of the Seven Saints of Amcheonhoe died, and the head of the Dogambu also lost his life..

It was even known about its existence.

Although I would be targeted by them in the future, I was fully prepared and confident that I would be able to respond..

It was fun just imagining what kind of expression Cheonki would make..

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