Chapter 112
Episode 112: Please swim?
Bisain was angry..
I could see where the anger came from.
It's probably because of what Yukrang said earlier..
A life of rushing around to protect one grand duke..
Of course, you would have felt bad and even felt ignored..
If it was just Yuk-rang's problem, we could just kill him and forget about it..
But the problem was this. The suspicion that other members of the Thirteen Apostles may be thinking the same thing will haunt him for a very long time..
Of course, I had no intention of comforting him. Basically, he was my enemy, and he also planned to take advantage of their division and the confused mind of Bisain..
At that time, Ylang came out..
“Shouldn’t you have saved Yukrang and used him as a witness??”
His voice was slightly flushed. He, too, was helplessly embarrassed and excited by the betrayal and death of his colleague..
Bisain made no reply. I could guess. Ilang's words must have sounded like this to him now:.
―He was like a brother to me, so what if you killed him like that??
Bisain's gaze turned to the remaining Apostle Thirteen Lang standing behind Ilang. They were standing with their usual expressions.
But Bisain will feel unfamiliar to them at this moment..
Then I stepped forward..
“Are you not witnesses? Even excluding the secret party involved, there are six witnesses who saw Yukrang's betrayal.?”
This is what Ylang was worried about..
“If they gang up on us all, they might not trust us..”
“Are you saying that the testimony of the Thirteen and Six Apostles representing the Apostolic Alliance does not work? If that's the case, then there is meaning for you to live as apostolic warriors.?”
The rest of the Apostles, including Ilang, said nothing. If you think about it, you'll feel really miserable..
Then Bisain, who had been listening quietly, shouted..
“Don't talk nonsense.!”
It was natural for him to react nervously..
“Who is behind it??”
“I can't tell you right here..”
I poured fuel on the burning fire.
“Is there really just one traitor??”
The three apostles all gave me cold looks..
This reaction was, in fact, the reaction that Bisain should have shown first. But Bisain was the slowest to react. He too has the same suspicions..
“Wouldn't it be better to be cautious until we know for sure? Let's talk about it alone..”
I was pushing him by dividing the Bisain and the Apostles. This is something I have to drag Bisain by the collar. We plan not to lose sight of the players until the moment of counting..
Before I sat down alone with Bisain, I had a brief chat with Geukaksoma..
―I plan to separate Bisain from the Apostles for the time being..
―You must be thinking about something..
―I need some time alone to make Bisign work the way I want it to..
Actually, there was another reason, but it was a reason I couldn't tell Extreme Soma..
The quick-witted and perspicacious Soma suddenly asked:.
―Is that really the only reason??
―no.
When I answered honestly, Extreme Soma actually smiled with his eyes..
―As expected, Mr. Lee was wearing the same mask as me..
―you're right. Even though I said I wasn't such a good person, no one believed me, but it seems that Soma knows. Well, I'll see you later at the safe house near the headquarters of the Apostolic Association..
As the matter was serious, Extreme Soma accepted my request. At least when it came to public affairs, he handled things more neatly than anyone else..
* * *
I stood side by side with Bisain on the hill east of Baekyagok..
“Who is behind it??”
“What will you do for me if I tell you? I'm sure you didn't intend to receive this important information for free.?”
Bisain’s expression hardened slightly..
“shit! Why is it so difficult to hear a single word of that name? Speak like a man!”
“That's not manly, it's a fool who takes a loss for a moment of pride. I am a person who believes that transactions must involve giving and receiving reasonable value. Problems arise in transactions whenever one party is dissatisfied. Let's try to balance the scale well..”
“what do you want?”
I had something I wanted from him. After returning, there were opportunities that I decided to reap when I had the chance. What I am telling him now was one of them..
“Please let me into Mansa-dong..”
Mansa-dong).
It was the sacred place of the Apostle Alliance, a place where only the Apostle Lord and his successors could enter..
300 years ago, this was the place where the leader of Mansa, the absolute leader of the Apostolic Alliance, treated his injuries after a fierce battle with the Heavenly Demon, and the Apostolic Alliance made it a sacred place..
Bisain was surprised..
“Why do you want to go there??”
“I've wanted to go there for a long time.”
“Then you get it. Outsiders should never be allowed into Mansa-dong..”
“So you're asking now, aren't you? risk your life.”
“Don't exaggerate. Even if I didn't know who was behind it, I was still alive. So don't act like you have something great.”
“Although he was alive, he was truly in danger. You even have a traitor behind your back. If he hadn't met me, that traitor would still be eating and sleeping with his wife..”
Bisain, who was silent for a moment as if he couldn't refute that statement, asked me..
“Do you know what kind of place Mansa-dong is??”
The reason he asked this was because there was nothing special there..
It was literally a place to commemorate the place where the Mansajongju healed his injuries, and it was not much different from building a pavilion in a beautiful scenery..
“I heard that 300 years ago, Cheonma and Mansajongju fought, and that the incident was recorded in detail in Mansa-dong. As someone who will become the next Heavenly Demon, I want to read that fight in detail. Unfortunately, there are no records left at our school..”
This was Bisain’s worry..
“It's not a big deal to get you there. However, if this fact is revealed, it could be a big problem..”
“You don't have to worry about that. Because I will never reveal that I entered Mansa-dong. And even if I do reveal it, let’s say I do. Then why not just grab it? Who will believe me when you say no??”
He will eventually accept. Because Mansa-dong was nothing compared to what he would gain. Although it was designated as a sacred place, it was only a kind of memorial hall..
It was ten years later that the secret of Mansa-dong was revealed. This non-sign in front of me was already dead..
“If you don't like it, don't drink it. I don't really want to go in and ask for something like this. Let's pretend it never happened.”
“Master Lee, don't be rude..”
“A non-communist, don't be rude with your own life..”
“What does that mean??”
“This means that even if other people don't know, non-officials shouldn't hesitate. There is nothing in this world more important than life. This is especially true if your life is precious and you will be promoted to the position of Lord of the Apostles if you just overcome this hurdle. Forget everything and just think about one thing: your life.!”
In the end, Bisain took a deep breath and accepted the offer..
“Good. I will let you into Mansa-dong..”
He was in a situation where he had to pay any price to find out who was behind it..
“Instead, there are two conditions..”
“tell me.”
“First, we must reveal the background..”
I expected him to make this request.
“I'll tell you at the entrance to Mansa-dong..”
“Good.”
The first willingly accepted each other's requests..
“The second time is just one visit..”
“It's too short. Please give me three examinations..”
“Two examinations. I can't do it anymore.”
“Good.”
Bisain drew his sword. I also pulled out my black magic sword and clashed the swords together. visor! The clear sound rang out as a sign of promise..
“Perhaps Mansa-dong is on the way back to the headquarters of the Apostolic Alliance from here??”
“exactly.”
“Let's leave right now, just the two of us..”
Bisain was surprised by the unexpected proposal..
“So then, let’s leave the Thirteen Apostles behind.?”
“exactly. Let’s leave behind the Thirteen Apostles and also leave behind the extremely evil Soma..”
Bisain was about to say something but stopped. I couldn't bring myself to say that it wasn't dangerous..
His pride was hurt when he saw me moving around on my own. But I can't say that it wouldn't be dangerous like a coward..
“It would be safest for the two of us to go now..”
“Why is that so??”
“Because you and the Apostles' 13 martial arts skills are so strong, it is not easy to keep watch over you. That's probably why they captured Yukrang..”
Bisain nodded and agreed with what he said..
“Now that Yukrang is dead, there is a gap in their surveillance. But soon they will notice Yukrang's death and send a new master as a watchman. If you have to leave, it's now. Let’s leave for Mansa-dong with me now. Let's leave the Extreme Soma, the Apostle Thirteen, and go together. The way to defeat your opponent is to not move as he or she expects..”
Nevertheless, Bisain did not make the decision easily. In the end, he revealed his honest feelings..
“And if you die, it's all useless.?”
The conflicted face looks even more distorted. A face that does not convey its emotions correctly. Maybe compassion for him is one of the reasons I want to save him..
“We don't know whether the probability of survival or death will increase because of the Apostle's Thirteen Rings. As I said before, we can conclude that there are no other three works among the remaining 13 Apostles.?”
Bisain could not answer confidently. Because there was no guarantee that they wouldn't have double or triple planted three crops. Only Ilang Baekcheolgi could be trusted with certainty..
“Besides, if you want to put me in Mansa-dong, wouldn't the two of us have to move? Do you mind if they know? That you put me in Mansa-dong? I get to know not only them, but also the evil Soma.?”
Those words were decisive.
“Okay, let's go together..”
“Good idea..”
Bisain’s face was filled with determination..
Normally, a decision should not have been made like this. You shouldn't easily follow the other person's intentions like this. If the other person is a villain, you are already doomed..
But Bisain, you did well this time..
I don't know how your fate will unfold, but joining hands with me will be the only way to turn the wheel of your tragic fate. Pull the reins harder to change direction..
“I will help you become the leader of the Apostles..”
“The world will laugh at you. If I become the Apostle Lord with your help,.”
“The world will never know that fact. Someday, when I become the Heavenly Demon and you become the Lord of the Apostles and we meet, let's shake hands and remember that time..”
Bisain stared at me as if I were staring. How can I know people’s hearts? Will you hate this moment so much that it will kill me, or will you truly be grateful for this day and take my hand?.
“Let's go.”
I started running first, and he ran after me..
We passed through the White Night Valley in an instant..
* * *
Ten days later, we ran along a deserted road and eventually arrived at the top of a cliff. Since I knew that there would be no surveillance or follow-up on my way here, Bisain acknowledged that my judgment was correct..
Shoot aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.
Bisain asked while looking down at the pouring waterfall..
“Please swim.?”
“You can eat while fighting the Yangtze River demons in the water..”
“then follow me.”
Bisain jumped down the waterfall first, and I followed him.
The entrance to Mansa-dong was in a place that could never be found unless you knew the location. I swam through a narrow entrance at the bottom of the waterfall..
It was hard to see at first because it was in a place with strong currents, and it was a narrow hole where it felt like you would get stuck and never get out..
I passed through the entrance and swam through the narrow passage. We were only able to get out of the water after going so deep that we were overcome with fear that we would drown if we went any further..
The waterway was connected to a pond, but it was inside a cave..
“It is said that the Lord of Mansa, who was injured in a battle with the Heavenly Demon, came here..”
“Heaven saved him because that narrow passage leads to this place..”
“So we made this a sacred place..”
We stood side by side in front of the cave. It was originally a cave that continued all the way inside, but the entrance was blocked and a door was created..
“This is a door that can only be opened by injecting energy in a certain way. If you try to force it open, it will collapse. Now, tell me. Who is behind it??”
I immediately told him the story behind it..
“Sarcophagus of the Great Master of Sadomaeng.”
Bisain was surprised. It's probably a really unexpected name..
“That can't be possible. Elder Seok retired a long time ago and joined the Senate. There is evidence for that.?”
“Heuksalju confessed..”
“where is he now?”
“dead.”
Bisain’s expression hardened..
“They are now saying that Elder Seok is behind it without any evidence.?”
“Why is there no evidence? I, the second son of the Heavenly Demon, am speaking as a witness..”
“!”
“If you don't trust me, you shouldn't be standing here in the first place. what are you doing?”
In response to my reprimand, Bisain let out a deep sigh and said,.
“no. I trust you. I came because I believed in it. That's because I can't believe it's Elder Seok..”
That's how much Seok Gwan-chu was a person who was highly respected by the Sado League warriors..
“Elder Seok is trying to make his grandson his successor..”
Only then did Bisain understand the situation..
“ah! So that was it. Elder Seok was very proud of his grandson. You have boasted about your grandson in front of me many times. Back then… … I thought my affection for my grandson was excessive, but now that I think about it, I guess that was not all..”
A cold, murderous look flashed through Bisain’s eyes. He is the sarcophagus and his grandson. Many words and events that he had passed by without notice have taken on new meaning and will be freezing his heart..
“Now it's your turn to keep your promise..”
Bisain kept his promise like a man. He placed his palm on the wall and injected energy, and the door opened..
“What came here will be a secret until death. And it's just two visits. If you don't come out by then, I'll come in..”
Leaving him behind, I slowly walked into Mansa-dong..
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