Chapter 280
Episode 280 I'll have to see it myself.
Jin Ha-ryeong's body was in the banquet hall, but his heart was not there..
While I was greeting and talking with the late exponents, I kept thinking about the sword dance drama and Ian. Ian's beautiful image came to mind, and I felt her prayers. The image of the sword dance standing next to him also came to mind..
‘Is your brother doing well??’
In a situation like this, there was no way he could see the later indices favoring him..
Among them, some were handsome, and some were strong in martial arts. But when I thought about the sword dance, they all looked like kids. This is a side effect of learning about sword dance..
When I returned to my residence after a long meeting today, Jinha was waiting for me..
“Brother!”
I never thought my brother would be so happy.
“Even so, I was going to go see you. what happened?”
Judging by Jinha's expression not being bad, it seems like the story ended well..
Jinha asked her instead of answering..
“The meeting is?”
“Let's memorize names and faces, listen to all kinds of boasts, pretend to be friends, and then overthrow the demonic cult! Let’s win, Apostle League! It's boringly the same.”
“That boring work will one day protect the political faction and martial arts group..”
“My brother protects Murim. My role ends here.”
“If the Demon Cult takes over Wulin, do you think there will be a place to hide??”
My brother is also experiencing side effects. It's a side effect of living as the grandson of a lord. The fear that the Demon Cult and the Apostolic Alliance might invade has been rooted deep in my brother's heart since he was young..
“Does your brother really seem like a person who dreams of martial arts unification? By annihilating us all?”
No matter how much you think about it, it's something you can't imagine. The appearance of Geommugeuk standing on top of a mountain of corpses is.
“I don't know. What kind of person is he? One thing is certain: if he dreams of unifying martial arts, it won't be easy to stop him..”
It wasn't something my grandfather should have prevented. That was the work of the Jin Ha-gun and Jin Ha-ryeong generations..
“Trust in someone can never be known during the process. The only time that belief is proven is when results come out. We're still in the process.”
This applies to both the relationship with the master and the relationship with the sword dance. What happens if you do well 100 times? If you reveal your true colors at the last moment, it will be a disaster..
“Oh, I know how to say that. Isn't it great? My brother!”
After a moment, Jinha said:.
“This is what Geommugeuk said.”
“ah!”
She seemed solemn for a moment, but then burst out laughing..
“My brother, who was popular, finally met his owner..”
Even when Jinha heard these words, he was not angry or displeased at all..
Because she was the only person he could confide in. You are the only person I feel comfortable having these sensitive conversations with..
“What do you think of him??”
Jin Ha-ryeong was curious about what her brother thought of sword dance..
Just like her, Jinha had a lot to say when thinking about sword dance. A person who is definitely trustworthy, but you don't know how much to trust..
Nevertheless, Jinha acknowledged his opponent..
“He is a different size than me..”
Jin Ha reached out one hand and closed his hand as if he was catching a ball..
“If I were this size.”
This time, I pretended to catch a large ball in front of my chest with both hands..
“This person is good at sword dance. If you want to win against him, you're going to have to start by acknowledging this..”
After meeting Sword Dance, my brother definitely changed. Because the fact that my proud older brother said something like this meant that something had changed..
Although Jin Ha-ryeong liked the change, he was also worried. I was worried about what would happen if I got too caught up in the sword dance..
“I can handle it?”
“I have to try to handle it. If you don't do it now, you won't be able to do it later..”
Jinha’s eyes were resolute. Even though I am receiving help now, I felt the will to never be swayed by the sword dance..
“See how I get over it.”
Jin Ha-ryeong clenched his fists with an expression of trust..
This time Jinha asked.
“How was it for you? It’s been a while since I’ve seen a sword dance drama.?”
The tightly clenched fist opened weakly..
“It's more repetitive there. I was shocked and flustered to meet him. But today he wasn't the problem.”
This time, Jin Ha-ryeong imitated Jin Ha-gun..
“If I am this beautiful, I met someone this beautiful this time..”
Jin Ha-ryeong smiled while looking at her brother who couldn't understand..
“I realized that Hubei was a vast well..”
* * *
Jin Ha-gun arrived at Baek Cheon-gyeong’s workshop..
I remembered the request made by Geommugeuk in front of the door..
―Don't pay attention and act like you normally do. Rather than trying to impress, subtly reveal that you are dissatisfied with this incident. So he won't get suspicious..
But Baek Cheon-gyeong was not in the workshop..
I was just about to leave when I suddenly looked at the decoration stand. The decorative table where the dolls were placed was covered with black cloth. Sometimes it was covered like this. But now the cloth covering it looks different..
Jinha walked slowly and was about to open the cloth when he felt a presence behind him..
When Jin Ha-gun turned around, Baek Cheon-gyeong was standing in front of the door..
“Master.”
“Did you come??”
I was curious about what was underneath the cloth, but Jinha left it as is and walked towards the master..
Baek Cheon-gyeong passed him, sat down in his seat, and started carving..
Crunchy.
These days, the time the master spends carving has increased a lot. I think it was just a hobby in the past..
They even covered the decoration with cloth, so why are they cutting it like that??
“Okay, have you thought about how to get Cheonhwamun back??”
The master's eyes were still focused on the doll he was carving..
“Among the Cheonhwamun masters, I would like to appease those who support the political faction. As Cheonhwamun is a sect that has maintained neutrality for a long time, its loyalty to the Demonic Cult is not strong. Of course, the same applies to the main and apostolic alliances. As the atmosphere of the faction changes depending on the lord and the leadership, it may take a long time, but if we can persuade the faction-oriented leaders within Cheonhwamun to our side,…….”
Jin Ha-gun watched Baek Cheon-gyeong’s every move closely as he spoke. I could feel that they were not listening to me..
Is Master really waiting for him to find a way??
As if that wasn't the case, Baek Cheon-gyeong cut Jin Ha-gun off and said,.
“Don't you have any pride??”
He provoked Jinha in a calm tone..
“The three successors of Sama Jeong gathered in one place. The two of you returned with plenty of gifts, but you came back empty-handed..”
Are you talking about pride and comparing yourself to other successors? Jinha was angry, but he tried to answer calmly..
“I don't think it's a pride issue. Originally, Honam was their territory. Cheonhwamunju’s son was Inmyeonsusim. My gift wasn't there in the first place..”
Jinha faithfully followed Geommugeuk’s advice. He said he was wrong and did not follow the master's opinion..
“Why is Cheonhwamun so important to you??”
“Do you think I’m doing this because of Cheonhwamun??”
“Isn't it??”
“no.”
“Then what is it for??”
Then a surprising answer flowed from Baek Cheon-gyeong’s mouth..
“To prevent war.”
Jinha-gun froze at the word war..
“what does it mean?”
“Honam, bordering Hubuk, where the Murim League headquarters is located, has been a strategic point for generations. However, a large sect that had maintained neutrality there fell into the hands of the Demonic Cult. It means the balance is broken.”
“But isn't it too much of a leap to say that a war will break out??”
“Why does this blindness exist? It exists to eliminate that slim probability. Wars can happen even over small, trivial incidents. This time you have greatly increased the probability of war breaking out. Because of your greed to become a leader..”
For a moment, Jinha couldn't answer anything. If it had been before I met the sword dance, I would have completely accepted the master’s words right here. He even blames himself for being greedy..
But not now. No matter how plausible it sounded, it was something to judge later..
Hiding his true feelings, Jinha asked with a slightly embarrassed face..
“So what should I do now??”
The master’s answer was cold..
“Why are you asking me that? You did it, so you have to find the answer..”
Crunchy.
Baek Cheon-gyeong started carving again. Knowing that it was an unspoken order to congratulate the guests, Jinha quietly bowed his head and left the place. I still think I don't know much about Master..
* * *
“Lower your arms a little more and apply more strength to your left leg..”
Geommugeuk was checking on Ian’s herbivory..
It's been a while since I last saw Ian's flying sword technique, which was even more developed. Of course, it will still take more effort and time to reach greatness. You have to train again and again to make it ripe. So, when the time comes, we must make sure that it reaches its peak like a flower bud bursting open..
“Put more strength on your back. If your center of gravity falls, all your posture will fall apart..”
The two's training was taking place in a safe house prepared by Jinha..
“Concentrate! Why can't I concentrate so much today??”
“sorry.”
Today, I couldn't concentrate on martial arts training. I didn't know why.
‘It's not an opportunity that comes around often. Let's focus!’
Ian swung his sword as best as he could. After the martial arts training was over, Ian apologized again..
“I'm sorry, master..”
I thought there was going to be a scolding, but the sword dance showed an unexpected reaction..
“Rather, it was good. When I look at you, sometimes you don’t seem human. There are times when people can't concentrate like this and make mistakes. It should be like this.”
“Thank you for saying that, but I'm still disappointed. It's been a while since the master himself taught me martial arts..”
“Don't worry, I will teach you often until you reach great heights..”
Ian said he liked it and shook his body as if he were dancing. Compared to how rigid she was when she first returned, I feel more free..
Yes, it is changing little by little. As these changes accumulate, one day it will become a different life. Ian, you will not die in a pool of blood in this life. I'll let you dance and live like you do now.
Ian asked, walking back and forth around me like a child..
“But, master. Did you really bring me here to introduce you to Jin Sozer??”
“no.”
“Then why did you bring me here??”
“Why? I made an excuse because I wanted to come out to play with you after a long time..”
Then Ian looked towards his butt..
“Some of my tails are missing. The master took it.?”
Knowing that this was a very good answer, Geommugeuk pretended to stroke his own tail..
“Actually, I had more tails from the beginning..”
While we were laughing together, Jin Ha came to that place..
I came here thinking there would only be a sword dance, but when the woman was with her, Jin Ha-gun did not approach but stood at a distance and waited..
“Welcome.”
When the sword dance was called, Jinha finally approached it..
Meanwhile, Ian had put on a mask. Of course, that mask couldn't hide her beauty..
“This is Ian, who serves Lord Sogyo..”
“I am Jinha, the Great Lord of Destruction..”
“Then let's talk.”
“See you next time.”
Ian bowed politely and entered the residence..
Jinha could tell at a glance. Who was the great beauty my brother was talking about?.
He came next to me in a sword dance performance and asked vaguely..
“I fell in love?”
Jinha looked at the sword dance with an expression asking what he was talking about..
“There's nothing to be ashamed of. Isn’t it natural for a man to fall in love with a beautiful woman? I understand everything.”
“You fall in love with a woman you meet for the first time?”
If it comes out like this, I can't just ignore it. It was like drawing a sword in a sword dance performance..
“You could fall in love at first sight.”
“I am not. I don't give my heart to someone I don't even know..”
Since it was almost obvious that he was serious, the sword dance targeted the other side..
“Ah, Ian. You need to work harder. It was less beautiful than it was to move the heart of this iron-clad man. I will tell it to her. It was less beautiful to move your heart.”
Then Jinha was embarrassed..
“What is that! Don't say things like that for nothing.!”
“Right? How dare you treat me like beauty! Beauty isn't enough to move me!”
“no! she is pretty enough.”
“Then I fell in love?”
In the end, Jinha shook his head with an expression of defeat..
“Think what you will..”
Sword dance shows the smile of a winner.
After joking around like this, Jinha told the story of his visit to his master..
“I came to see my master..”
Jinha relayed the exact conversation he had with Master..
Sword Dance thought for a moment. Looking at that scene, Jinha felt a strange sense of tension. The face of the sword dance is completely different from when we were joking just a moment ago..
After a while, the words that will come out of Geommugeuk's mouth should also come out of your own mouth. You have to be able to think like that. Only then will you be able to face the sword dance..
“Did you feel shaken when you heard that??”
“Couldn't it be that Master really did it for the sake of peace in the martial arts world??”
“That's nonsense. If it was for the peace of the martial arts world, they shouldn't have tried to save Cheonhwamunju's son in the first place. Think about it. The leader of the Demonic Cult put pressure on the person he had captured and took him away from the Murim League in order to punish him. I just assumed that my father was testing me. What would have happened if we had reacted harshly to that? At that time, it would have been one step closer to war..”
Jinha nodded. I felt it was a pity that I couldn't say this to Master on the spot..
“I must see your master in person..”
“I mean it sincerely.?”
Geommugeuk nodded. It was judged that it would not be easy to bring out his true character through Jinhagun. The opponent is moving too cautiously.
“How? Master will never want to meet you..”
He had lived a secret life until now. I thought that no matter how much sword dance I did, I wouldn't be able to find a way to see my master..
At that time, another person entered there. It was Jin Ha-ryeong..
“There was also an older brother..”
“What's going on here??”
“The two of you have nothing to do. I came to meet this warrior..”
Geommugeuk told her.
“Ian is in his room. Room at the end of the hallway. By the way, go tell Ian. Because your brother still moves my heart…….”
“stop!”
Jinha abruptly stopped talking. Jin Ha-ryeong, who could guess what the situation was just by looking at it, spoke to Geommugeuk..
“Even if you play with it, be sure to put it back where it belongs.”
“of course. It's the most dangerous toy in Moorim..”
When Jin Ha-ryeong said he couldn't understand what he meant, Jin Ha-gun motioned for him not to deal with it and to go in quickly..
When she entered, Jinha said with a straight face..
“I will keep playing pranks at this important time.?”
“I figured out a way to meet your master..”
Geommugeuk spoke meaningfully to Jinha, who was surprised and embarrassed..
“Thanks to your brother, I figured it out..”
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