Chapter 23
Episode 23: Living Well.
‘My father must have achieved great success, but why didn't he activate the Heavenly Demon Defense? Did you happen to get hit even after the Heavenly Demon Defense Force was activated? Or did you fight so intensely that you didn't even have enough energy left to use the Heavenly Demon Tiger's Sword??’
The more I learn about my father's incredible inaction, the more I question his death. Did Hwamugi really beat a father like this??
I want to ask my father.
What on earth happened that day??
But I can't ask. Because it hadn't even happened yet.
And I will never know.
Because that will never happen.
I smiled and said to my father.
“There's a secret between my father and me. I'm happier about that than learning the Heavenly Demon Defense Technique..”
My father frowned, as if the word secret bothered him. I quickly added and turned around..
“Even if you're annoyed, you can't do anything about me. I'm still more used to seeing Pungshinsa Temple..”
I ran out of there in an instant at a fast pace..
Just as my new model arrived at the end of the red carpet..
Shhhhh!
I felt something passing by me with the sound of a cool breeze..
The next moment, I stopped trotting..
Before I knew it, my father was blocking my path..
Just!
Then he flicked my forehead mercilessly with his finger. It wasn't a situation to avoid, and even if I tried to avoid it, my father's movements were so fast that I couldn't avoid it..
“Wow!”
I cupped my forehead. It wasn't a big deal. It hurt so much that several stars passed before my eyes..
“I thought you were faster than me because you were so proud..”
The next moment, my father disappeared..
He disappeared from my sight using the dark walk, and soon after, he used the speed walk to return to the Taesa where he was sitting. When I saw that movement, I felt again that my interpretation of martial arts was definitely different from mine..
I could tell. I didn't come here to hit you on the forehead because you're jealous..
My father is showing it intentionally. This is what I interpreted from the Pungshinsabo..
“The method of walking he passed away was Pungsinsabo. What is that light technique that came to you at first??”
“It is the Heavenly Demon Flight Art..”
Cheonma Flying Technique is my father’s German light technique..
“Is it faster than a speed walk??”
“Of course it's fast now. I don't know what will happen if Pungshinsabo becomes a success..”
“The day I reach great heights, I will make a decision..”
“I will achieve greatness first, so I already know the result..”
“You never know. I might achieve greatness sooner. Wouldn't a young head feel tight??”
“It bleeds from that smart head..”
Blood was trickling down from my forehead in the middle of the night..
“Ahhh! I should have asked you to teach me the Diamond Buddha God Technique..”
I went to the Battle of Cheonma with a glorious scar hanging on my forehead..
It's a wound that money can't buy.
I felt one step closer to my father again..
Of course, when you feel this way, you have to be careful..
In human relationships, mistakes are always made when we let our guard down just because we are close..
Anyway, with this martial arts exchange, both my father and I took a step forward. The future with the coming of fire weapons was fixed, but the present was constantly changing..
* * *
“What kind of guy are you? What kind of arrogant bastard touched your body??”
Ian was excited when he saw my bruised forehead. Now she is a passionate older sister who was brought in by her own younger brother..
“What if you know? Take revenge on me?”
“I have to do it. Just say the word! Who are you? I go right away…….”
“I got hit by my father.”
“…….”
“Why don't you go?”
Ian suddenly became calm and took a step back..
“I am a defender, not an attacker..”
I laughed as I watched her speak clearly. It's fun to exchange jokes and pranks like this, which I couldn't do before. It's fun to see the smile that disappears as if the eyes are buried in the flesh..
“Oh, and I became a foot in the netherworld. Sooner or later, once the official announcement is made, I will enter the Hwangcheon Pavilion..”
Ian was so surprised that he made a bewildered expression..
“You talk so indifferently about the fate of becoming a corner of the netherworld.?”
“What's the big deal??”
“oh my god! Are you saying this without knowing how prestigious Hwangcheongak is? It's like a nethernote. It's a place where even mazons are dragged to Hwangcheongak and punished if they commit a crime..”
Why don't you know? That's why my father sent me away.
Perhaps my becoming a member of the Netherworld will once again cause a big stir on campus..
“Congratulations, really congratulations..”
“thank you.”
“But why did the leader suddenly appoint you to Hwangcheon Province??”
“I guess he felt sorry for hitting me..”
“Don't joke.!”
“I told you. This school needs to change. A place where you don't have to learn martial arts that destroy your body to protect someone..”
“!”
Ian was shocked and asked with a trembling voice..
“Well, what do you mean??”
“We will make this school a place where you do not have to live with a fat body for the rest of your life due to the side effects of full-body petrification..”
Ian looked dumbfounded. How long had I been so dazed??
“no way… … Did you know?”
“okay.”
Soon she smiled and said indifferently:.
“This is the path I chose.”
“It's just something I was forced to do at a young age..”
“no.”
Ian was adamant..
“I remember it clearly. He told me that day. There are these side effects if you learn full body petrification. So the choice is yours. So I chose.”
That choice would not have been justified. I would have asked the little girl this.
You have to learn this martial art to protect the master, but are you willing to take the side effects??
So the choice is forced.
But I didn't say that to her. Because I didn't want to diminish her pride that it was her choice..
“I will fix those side effects. Not now, but later.”
Ian smiled and answered.
“I can't fix it.”
“I can fix it. believe it.”
“Yes, I believe it..”
She took what I said as a joke. It was probably said by someone who taught martial arts. Side effects can never be eliminated.
Ian changed the subject, as if he didn't want to talk about it anymore..
“But if you become a Hwangcheonju, wouldn't the existing Hwangcheonjus rebel against it??”
“What should I do? It's an order given by the leader..”
Actually, I wasn't too worried about the existing Nether Footprint. Judging from the process of handling the previous Demon Army incident, it was clear that he had been captured or threatened by the Demon Army. My father probably appointed me because he had to step down anyway. Sima Ming will handle his resignation well..
“I am rather worried about the backlash from the military personnel who see the work. Wouldn't it be a shame if the Heavenly Demon's son suddenly fell into a footnote??”
“The person who passed away is such a cool and wonderful person, no one will be upset..”
“Thank you for even saying that..”
“Because the evaluation of the person who gives monthly salary is fixed..”
I smiled at her constant jokes and brought up the story I had been putting off..
“I'm talking about Wolbong. Ian, I have something to take care of this time. From now on, listen carefully to what I say.”
“yes, tell me anything.”
“Receiving escort Ian, I am dismissing you as my receiving escort from this moment on..”
Ian's big body jumped up and came down with a thud. She was so surprised that she felt sorry..
“What do you mean by that suddenly??”
“Fired from reception guard.”
“Are you serious??”
“huh.”
She looked at me with an expression that lost everything in the world..
“Let me ask you again. Are you serious??”
Her voice trembled pitifully, but I answered firmly..
“I'm serious.”
“May I ask why??”
“For not taking revenge on my father.”
She didn't laugh at jokes.
Grumble.
She pulled out her sword and aimed it at her own throat..
“I'd rather die. I will die as your guard..”
Ian, dying once is enough..
I quickly told her.
“I don't mean to break up with me. I have to remain as an unofficial member of my organization..”
“Ugh! You should have said it earlier. You almost died! Please check my neck, is it not hurt?.”
Only then did she breathe a sigh of relief. But that didn't mean all the worries went away..
“But my calling is to be a reception guard. I've never thought about doing anything else. What on earth are you trying to do??”
“Unmanned, Ian! Now I give you a new position..”
“yes!”
“I appoint you as the Great Lord of the Demon Lord..”
She was as surprised as the previous announcement that she was being dismissed from her position as a reception guard..
“Are you a tattoo artist? Was there such an organization at our school??”
“does not exist.”
“You're entrusting me with lending money to an organization that doesn't exist.?”
“I will make it in the future. As a member of my direct organization, the monthly salary will be received from me, not from the church..”
“Gwiyoungdae… … Does it mean the shadow of a ghost??”
“huh. If I had to put it into words, I would become a ghost, so you should become my shadow..”
The name was deliberately named with a shadow character (影) in it. She has lived as my shadow all her life, so it will be a name that makes me feel closer to her..
“I like the name! But did you get permission from the teacher??”
“yet.”
The creation of private organizations at our school was strictly prohibited..
“I will definitely get permission.”
“Master, you will do it. The problem is me.”
“why are you?”
“Why? First of all, I don’t have the skills to take charge of such a great organization.?”
“Don't worry about that. I will teach you martial arts appropriate for that position..”
“Even if I become stronger... … Would I be suitable for such a position? no one will follow me.”
I will follow.
Everyone will fall in love with your personality and follow you..
And one day, they will realize that the leader they follow is the best in the world. Yes, this martial arts group will see the most powerful organization in history led by the best in the world..
“Ian, can you be a tattoo master for me??”
Her gaze was intertwined in the air..
Her confidence was at an all-time low, but as long as the words 'for me' were included, her answer was set..
“Yes, I will follow your orders..”
“good. Right now, I am the only leader, but later on, it will become the strongest organization in Moorim. And from now on, throw away your existing martial arts skills and practice training to improve your internal skills and increase your physical strength. When the time comes, I will teach you a new martial art..”
“All right.”
Although he answered bravely, Ian looked confused, not knowing whether to be happy or worried..
“Then who will protect you from now on??”
“Are you a kid? Protect me. A warrior must protect his own body..”
Her eyes, small and buried in her flesh, showed only worry..
“I don't know what to say.”
“Just say thank you. Wolbongdo will also give you the highest amount among the major shareholders of our school..”
“You don't have money?”
“I will earn it.”
“What are you doing?”
“There are all kinds of ways to make money. If it doesn't work out, I'll have to sweep the yard of Cheonmajeon..”
“Master, I don't need that money. I saved all the money I earned so far..”
“Money is always needed. That's the ransom, that's your value. I give it because it is worth giving. So don't feel pressured.”
“……yes.”
“And once you start spending money, it's quick. Relentlessly collect more. Life is long. Unlucky to live to be 100 years old. No, I might have to go back to old age and live another hundred years..”
Ian laughed at my joke..
If it were me before, I would have been worried about her..
Can we accept this change? Will there be a problem??
But after living my whole life, I realized that all those worries were in vain..
There was no need to worry. Everyone is smarter, more self-centered, and better off than I thought..
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