Chapter 128
Episode 128 If I Could Just Ask One Question.
Jang-ho was led by Seo Dae-ryong to the Pungryu tavern..
“We didn't plan to have a drinking party until after this warrior came back.?”
“It was like that.”
“But why do you want to drink it??”
Even though the work wasn't over yet, he was pulling me along, saying he had to go. Because this had never happened before, Jang Ho obediently followed Seo Dae-ryong’s wishes..
Although the drinking party was interrupted due to Ian's absence, the two talked a lot about various things until then. The first awkward and uncomfortable situation between the two of us had become quite friendly by the last day..
“I have someone to introduce to Lord Jang today..”
“Who is it??”
“You will find out when you go. I really want to introduce you to this person because he or she is important to me..”
“I understand.”
For some reason, Jang-ho saw some kind of childish playfulness on Seo Dae-ryong’s expression..
However, since Seo Dae-ryong had never played a prank on her in all the years they had met, she couldn't imagine what kind of place it was today..
So the two people entered the Pungryu bar..
The owner, Jo Chun-bae, welcomed the two people warmly..
“Ah, it's been a while since you've been here. If I had known you two would come, I would have left your seat empty..”
A woman wearing a cotton gown was sitting with her back turned to the seat on this floor where they always sat..
“it's okay.”
Seo Dae-ryong took Jang-ho up to the second floor where the woman was sitting. The woman was sitting there, having ordered a drink and some light snacks, but her face could not be seen in detail because she was wearing a cotton cloth..
As Seo Dae-ryong sat in front of him, Jang-ho finally realized that the person he was going to introduce was this woman..
‘Is this the woman that Gongja Lee mentioned??’
I once saw Seo Dae-ryong teasing a junior he liked by mentioning it. But if you're an investigator at Hwangcheongak, you probably won't meet yourself wearing a mask, right? At the same time as this introduction.
At a time when Jang-ho was curious, the woman from Myeonsa greeted him first..
“I've heard a lot from you, Prince Jang..”
Of course, she was Ian. This time she modulated her voice and said.
It was then.
Jang-ho recognized Ian..
“this unmanned?”
At that moment, not only Ian but also Seo Dae-ryong, who was with him, was surprised..
“How did you know it was me??”
In response to Ian’s question, Jangho hesitated for a moment and then spoke softly..
“I am very sensitive to sound. Let’s remember and recognize the characteristics of a person’s voice or intonation. So, no matter how much you modulate a voice you have heard often, you can still recognize the original voice..”
“ah!”
Ian and Seo Dae-ryong exhaled simultaneously..
“The reason I was able to become a demon lord was because my sensitivity to sound was a great help in martial arts training and combat. This is the first thing I've revealed.”
He also revealed for the first time in front of Seo Dae-ryong that his childhood dream was to become a painter..
When Jang-ho first had a drinking party, he never imagined that he would reveal his personal history at this event. I started off with the thought that there would be no harm in being close to these two people since they are close to Geommugeuk, but now I am talking about all kinds of things in front of these two people..
Ian took off his cotton yarn..
“It’s been a while, Prince Jang..”
“Welcome back, Mr. Lee..”
Jangho welcomed Ian warmly. Seo Dae-ryong, who was watching the scene, was inwardly impressed. Despite Ian's beauty, Jang-ho was not shaken in any way. In contrast, didn't he make all the fuss about the world??
‘How can you do that??’
I was even worried that Ian would be embarrassed..
Of course, Ian didn't mind at all. In fact, he seemed more comfortable when Jang-ho treated him as before..
“Well, today I'm shooting it all. So feel free to order!”
The three talked a lot.
By far, the main character of the day was Ian. How difficult it was for her to undergo the poison purification treatment, what happened on her trip, and how fun it was to see her wedding for the first time. We talked about all kinds of things..
Seo Dae-ryong and Jang-ho listened to her story and chimed in..
Then, when she was away for a while, Seo Dae-ryong asked Jang-ho..
“Lord Jang. Isn’t this unmanned person’s transformation amazing??”
“It's amazing. You have become so beautiful.”
“Is that it??”
“yes? do you need something else?”
“That's not true, but I don't think you're too surprised. The two of you already met first, so I even suspected that you were making fun of me..”
“Is that possible? no.”
Seo Dae-ryong lowered his voice and said,.
“Then there is no need to endure it on purpose. It's just between us.”
It’s pretty, right? Please tell me I'm pretty! Jang-ho ended up laughing at the sight of Seo Dae-ryong showing these emotions clearly on his face. It became a relationship where the word ‘we’ came naturally..
“I don't know if this may be a nuisance to this warrior, but I don't attach any importance to a person's appearance. Maybe it's because I have scars on my face. It seems like there is a feeling of who is judging whom with this face..”
In response to Jang Ho's sincere words, Seo Dae-ryong also shared what he had always been thinking..
“Lord Jang, that scar is cool..”
“It's cool, though. It's ugly.”
“No, it's cool. really. sell it to me!”
Then Jangho tried to pull out his dagger without hesitation..
“We can make it the same.”
Seo Dae-ryong was startled and stopped him..
“Why are you doing this?!”
“So be honest. It's ugly.”
“It's cool because it has a story. I'm even buying that story..”
“There is no great story. I got injured while fighting the enemies..”
“That's a great story for Muin. I don't want to hurt my friend while drinking..”
Seo Dae-ryong was not aware that he had used the word friend..
“Let's have a drink.”
Jangho raised his drink..
I don't know what Seo Dae-ryong thought, but he was comfortable in this position. He maintains an undisturbed appearance in front of the demonic forces, but when he comes to this place, he finally relaxes and feels like resting..
Then Ian came back..
“How much did I say??”
Jangho told her.
“This unmanned person, this night is a guinea, so we can start again from the beginning..”
* * *
At that time, I was meeting Ilhwa Geomzon..
And I heard something unexpected from her..
“I know the hobby well..”
Unexpectedly, Ilhwa Geomzon was communicating with him..
“Do you drink alcohol sometimes? I drank it a few days ago too.”
“I drank it a few days ago too.?”
“Come visit me sometimes and have a drink.”
It may seem unimaginable at first glance, but when you think about it again, it was natural that their own exchanges took place among the Palmazons who held power..
“What kind of person is Chuma??”
“A person who feels good when drinking together.”
Ilhwa Geomzone was the exact opposite of Extreme Soma and received generous reviews..
“Since when did you become friends??”
“I don't know either. Since when? It seems quite old. We just became friends while drinking..”
“What is the personality of the hobby??”
“Break it down.”
If he was really a simple person, there is no way that Extreme Soma would have commented that way. In other words, it means that drunkenness shows completely different appearances depending on the partner..
“Is there any way that Mazon could split it up? He must be hiding his claws..”
“Maybe so. But why did you ask about hobbies??”
“This time, someone on the Chuma side had an accident. I grabbed it from Hwangcheongak, but I thought the horse might move..”
“I am not trying to use that excuse to move.?”
“As expected, you are sharp. Between my brother and me, Chuma is the only one who hasn't decided where to live..”
Ilhwa Geomzon looked at me and said with a smile..
“I haven't decided where to go either? I haven't decided yet to take Lee Gongja's side..”
Why don't you know that she feels that way? So I exaggeratedly told her.
“ah! I firmly believed that you were on my side.?”
“Of course, I like our scientist. Honestly, it doesn't make sense to compare him to the archduke. But isn't being close a private matter, and the successor issue a public matter??”
“I understand.”
“That doesn't mean I'm going to choose the archduke, so don't feel bad..”
“I never feel sorry for Geomjon. no, you can't.”
“why is that so?”
“Do you remember what I told you when I met Geomzon before? My senior went to great lengths to prove that he was more helpful to me than Mr. Thomas..”
Ilhwa Geomzon smiled slightly. It was an expression that I remembered everything about..
“Now it's your turn. Prove that you are more helpful to me than the Archduke! It's your turn to say this..”
The fact that she didn't react that way was proof that she was treating me favorably..
“I told you then. Dreams, ideals, loyalty... … I despise people who try to win the hearts of subordinates and juniors for free with things like that. I have no intention of winning your heart through something like that. I have to listen to what my senior wants as much as possible, while at the same time showing that I have the qualities of a Heavenly Demon..”
A look of admiration flashed across Ilhwageomjon’s face at my words..
“also! I guess I had a good friend..”
Bringing up the topic of bimu at this moment meant that what she wanted included bimu. She still has a desire to become stronger.
“I'm looking forward to the day when we can dance together again..”
* * *
After meeting Ilhwageomjon, I returned to my residence..
Gowol, who was staying with her, was not at home. He had left the school to carry out my orders to create an intelligence organization like Tongcheongak..
Several letters he had sent had arrived at my residence. It was a report that they were using the money I gave them to go around the central region and create a network..
I wasn't worried about him. As if to prove that he was not someone who worried me, he went out with the leader of the Pungcheon Church. I couldn't help but laugh as I imagined the two of us bickering and working on this project together..
Ian stopped by at night..
I thought I was going to be very drunk, but I wasn't as drunk as I thought..
“We chatted so much that I sobered up..”
“Was it good??”
“They say a trip is not about leaving, it's about coming back, and after talking to these two people, I feel like the trip is complete..”
I don't know if it's because of the Im Dok-yangmaek attack, or if she realized something this time, but she definitely feels different from before she left the school..
“During this trip, I made a decision. I feel like I'm being pretentious, but since I've already brought it up, I'll tell you. I felt happy that there was so much interest in me, but I also felt very burdened. And I concluded that the only way to free myself from this burden was to become truly strong..”
Ian was prepared to train hard again. I believe that if you work hard like this, you will achieve anything in the end..
“However, I won't just stay in the training room. Like Hyeolcheondomanim, I read a lot of books and met people. Not only will my martial arts skills become stronger, but I will also become stronger as a person. Only then will I be able to have Cheongmyeon and Seojin as my leaders, right? Those people won't come to me just because they are strong in martial arts..”
I believe she will become a real expert. This is because the direction of effort is toward becoming a true expert..
In martial arts, talent and effort are important. What kind of martial arts it is is important and who the master is is important. Practical experience is also important.
However, the moment her martial arts skills, which were pushing towards the limit, surpass a certain level, she will realize it like I did..
The end of martial arts is ultimately a fight over what kind of person I am..
I believe that the process of meeting and persuading Magons is also a process of becoming stronger. I believe that even trying to stop a ghost from getting married was a process of becoming stronger..
Understanding someone perfectly is close to impossible. However, I finally realized that the wider my understanding of people and the world becomes, the closer I get to the essence of nothingness..
“Then I'll go. I'm sober, but my head hurts..”
I asked her as she turned around to leave..
“Ian.”
“yes.”
“If you start drinking and drinking.”
“Suddenly, I'm intoxicated.?”
“In the world of drunkards, you too have your share.?”
“That's right.”
“I want to know what kind of person Chuma is, but I can only ask one question. So what are you going to ask??”
Ian thought about it carefully and came up with one thing..
“That person must have drank a lot of alcohol by now. So then I ask this.”
Ian asked as if there was a hobby in front of him..
“When and with whom did you enjoy the most delicious alcohol??”
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