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Chapter 381

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Absolute Regression Episode 381

Episode 381 To me, the chopping board is.

“……So, the Murim Lord was also invited to this meeting..”

As soon as I returned to school, I reported what had happened to my father..

General Commander Sima Ming was also present today. After all, he was the one in charge of coordinating the meeting schedule and escort issues..

When I heard that they even invited the Murim Lord, my father shook his head as if it was absurd, and Sima Ming just stared at me in silence..

“Our soldier expected this to happen.?”

Well, of course I expected it. This is an inevitable trend of history. This is what I expected.

“What do you mean? Are you talking about the incident in which the leader of the small church, who suddenly left the church to save the owner of a bar, invited the leader of the apostles to the church? Or are you talking about the incident where he went to ask for understanding from the Murim Lord and even invited the Murim Lord??”

Come to think of it, I went out to rescue Jo Chun-bae and his wife and ended up here. I wasn't conscious of it. Maybe all of this was created by Jo Chun-bae's fate..

“sorry. You're already a busy person, but I've given you a big job..”

“Do you know if it's a big deal??”

If the person who did this wasn't Su Jiao-ju, and if this wasn't the place where he was with his father, he might have been yelled at and asked if he knew what he had just done..

“Master So has accomplished something no one else has been able to accomplish..”

“It's a compliment?”

Sima Ming’s expression said. What a compliment! Of course, since it was in front of my father, I said something different from what I meant..

“It's a compliment.”

He said, ‘Just…’ … He had an expression that made him want to pour out nagging remarks that started with the words,.

I understood Sima Ming. Having lived his entire life as a soldier, he did not like variables and changes. Especially since this will be the biggest event in his military life..

“There is a lot to prepare. In particular, as this is the first tripartite talks, many confusions are expected. The biggest problem among them is the escort issue. The Murim Alliance and the Sado Alliance will try to bring in as many experts as possible. The more people there are, the higher the chance of an accident occurring. This means that one wrong step can lead to war..”

However, it was not possible to ask them to come with only the bare minimum of escorts. Therefore, prior coordination was absolutely necessary, and the person who had to engage in a war of nerves with the soldiers on both sides was Sima Ming himself. I feel sorry for him, but what can you do? Fate led us this way.

I turned my gaze away from Sima Ming and looked at my father who was looking down in silence..

If it had been before my return, I would have trembled at those eyes. We wouldn't have even been able to see each other face to face. Because of that, instead of moving forward, my relationship with my father only took a step back..

My father is looking at me without thinking anything. What should I do about that guy who causes accidents? Tsk, tsk. I would go further and wonder if he would be disappointed in me, would he regret making me his leader, would he think of me??

You must never forget that the wings of your imagination that spread alone will be ripped off by a bastard called misunderstanding..

“Are you very angry??”

“of course! Who can hold three-way talks? The military should immediately contact the Murim Alliance and the Apostolic Alliance and inform them of the cancellation.!”

The sound of my father’s words rang loudly throughout the Gyojujeon Hall..

But my father's eyes looking at me did not contain any irritation or anger..

I could tell. My father is getting angry on Sima Ming's behalf to make him feel better. That was a shout out to me too..

“No, father.!”

“It doesn't work!”

Sima Ming stepped forward cautiously..

“Fix it, master. Since Master So has already promised, I think it would be better to proceed with this matter..”

In this way, I am building up Sima Ming's prestige and giving him a chance to take my side..

“Thank you, soldier..”

“Still, I'm glad. Lord Xiao already has an army..”

He shook his head with that exact expression, wondering how hard it would be if he had to live as my soldier. He is our commander-in-chief..

“You are doing it too much!”

Sima Ming made a joke like this, which lightened the mood somewhat..

I looked at my father again..

What are you thinking right now? Would you like to see the two leaders? Even if you look at him this hard, he is a very difficult father to understand..

Anyway, if you hit an accident, you hit it. I had something to tell my father..

“Although this meeting is just for the three of us, it will have a huge impact on the three of us. Where can we learn? It's a once-in-a-lifetime meeting between a cult leader and a leader..”

And I told what I said to others.

“I trusted my father and did it..”

In the end, his unique sneer appeared on his father's lips. It’s been a while since I last saw you, but you look good together..

“Then I'll just leave..”

I turn around and come out, but the back of my head is hot..

So why do you dream of Moorim Unity? I will stop until the end, father..

By the way, there are not two, but three stares burning the back of your head.?

Before leaving Cheonmajeon, I shouted into the air..

“Uncle Hwi! sorry.”

I didn't forget to say sorry to my bodyguard, Hwi. Because he was another person who would be nervous about the three-way talks..

* * *

“Elderly!”

After leaving Gyojujeon, the place we headed straight to was Namdojong, where Hyeolcheondoma is located..

I ran to Hyeolcheondoma's residence as if I was reuniting a separated family. It was a long time since I was reunited with Hyeolcheon Doma, as I was sent out again after only seeing Gwonma last time..

There was no one in the yard..

So I walked slowly and looked into the house through the window. Then an unexpected sight appears.

Hyeolcheondoma was lying on the bed and asleep..

‘It's not time to go to bed yet.’

I was just about to turn around and was shocked. Hyeolcheon Doma is taking a nap? It was something that had never happened before..

I turned around again, carefully opened the door, and went inside. I walked without warning in case he woke me up..

But at the last moment, I turned from the bed to the bookshelf. Standing in front of it, Hyeolcheondoma is looking at the newly purchased books..

“Didn’t you come in because you were worried about me??”

When I turned around, I saw Hyeolcheondoma looking at me with his eyes open..

“It's not?”

Nope. He wouldn't know how surprised he was for a moment. When I entered the room, I felt the energy of Hyeolcheondoma holding my breath, so I slowly changed direction..

“I was preparing to startle you when he approached you to check for breathing..”

“Why do I check for breathing? In which bed will the elderly person die? After fighting brilliantly on the battlefield, you will leave leaning on the great sword of extinction..”

“You bastard! Is it so easy to tell an old man that he will die??”

However, contrary to his words, a smile that could not be hidden appeared on his lips. Because it was the last thing he dreamed of.

“But are you taking a nap like you haven’t in your life??”

“I sleep sometimes. You too, try getting older..”

Is it because of my mood? His voice was weaker than his usual chirpy voice..

“Did you do well in your work??”

“I had an accident.”

“It's strange that you move around like that and don't cause any accidents. what an accident?”

This matter was still a top secret, known only to my father and Sima Ming, and to no one else..

“I invited the Apostle Lord to the Pungryu Bar..”

So how surprised was he??

“Who did you invite??”

“Apostle Major.”

“The Apostle Lord I know? Baekja River?”

“Do you know?”

“You know.”

He was truly a man with wide feet and knew many people..

“That can't be possible? That suspicious person accepted your invitation?”

Hyeolcheondoma got up from the bed with an expression of disbelief and drank cold tea from the table next to him..

“I invited one more person. So I'm worried.”

Hyeolcheondoma answered indifferently..

“The Apostle Lord was invited, but who would dare cause trouble? All you need is the Murim Lord..”

silence that flows for a moment.

The shocked Hyeolcheondoma blinked as he stared at the sword dance..

“No?”

When there was no answer, Hyeolcheondoma asked again..

“Nope?”

“…….”

“no way?”

“Why not??”

Then he covered his head and pretended to be in pain..

“I don't know why I'm like this!”

He joked, but Hyeolcheondoma had no reaction. His eyes towards me were deep..

“Even the Murim Lord accepted the invitation? How? Even if it's you.”

“I don't think they accepted the invitation because of me..”

“or not?”

“The three of you wanted to see each other at least once. Otherwise, would this have happened??”

Hyeolcheondoma, who was quietly nodding his head, spoke with a cold expression..

“Two leaders are coming to our school? This is your chance to settle both sides at once..”

After speaking as if it were his own idea, Hyeolcheondoma quickly added,.

“What if the leader thinks like this??”

Hyeolcheon Doma thought that his father might have such thoughts..

“At least not this time..”

“how are you sure?”

Honestly, I'm not even sure. I just trust my father.

“Because I am a guest invited by my son..”

“If you value your cause more than your son?”

“In that case, please have an elder stop you. Only the elderly can stop it..”

We looked at each other in silence..

At that time, Seo Dae-ryong came in there..

“uh? Lord Sogyo!”

Seo Dae-ryong saw me and approached me happily..

“When did you come??”

“today. what? My eyes have changed?”

Even though I didn't see him, I could immediately see that Seo Dae-ryong had made great achievements in martial arts. If my skills have steadily improved little by little up until now, today I feel like I have gotten stronger..

Then the surprising truth is revealed.

“Yesterday, Master healed my Im Dok Yang vein..”

I finally found out about the sword dance. Hyeolcheondoma wasn't playing around, he was really tired and was taking a nap..

Seo Dae-ryong had medicinal herbs in his hands. It looks like he went to a magician and got some medicine to heal his body..

“Let me take a look..”

Can I take a look? I didn't ask. He knew how worried I was, so he didn't resist grabbing my wrist and thrusting a ray of internal force into me..

“It's okay, I.”

Luckily it was okay. Because his martial arts skills were so strong and his internal skills were so deep, he was able to beat the Im Dok Yang vein without using the Seon Cheon Jin Ki..

Im Dok-yangmaek Tatong.

A process that an ordinary expert must go through to become a tax-saving expert. Since I made him his best disciple, I thought that he would do it for Seo Dae-ryong someday, but that day has already come. This is probably because Seo Dae-ryong trained so hard..

Geommugeuk gave the favor instead of Hyeolcheon Doma..

“You know, right? It is said that Im Dok-yangmaek Tatong is so dangerous that it is only given to blood relatives..”

“I know.”

“That's it then.”

Seo Dae-ryong’s eyes were hot. I could tell without even looking at how much they appreciated Seo Dae-ryong’s personality..

“I'm going to heat up some boiled medicine. The doctor said that this medicine is the most effective..”

Hyeolcheondoma nagged Seo Dae-ryong..

“You idiot, how much does your monthly salary cost to buy medicine??”

“Even if I look like this, I am a footnote in the nether regions. I make a lot of money.”

Seo Dae-ryong went outside to heat the medicine..

When I looked at Hyeolcheon Doma with thrilled eyes, he raised his voice for no reason..

“I didn't do it for him. If you're my student, you should be like that..”

Now the term “my disciple” doesn’t sound awkward..

“I like the elderly the best.”

Feeling awkward about this atmosphere, Hyeolcheondoma lay down on his bed again..

“That's it. I sleep more.”

That doesn't mean I'm going to just leave. I sat with my butt on the edge of the bed..

“Actually, I shouted loudly, but you're not worried about me, right? What if the meeting isn't what I expected and a truly dangerous situation unfolds? What if my father smiles at me while holding a head dripping with blood in both hands?.”

“Why are you complaining to me??”

“Then who do you say this to??”

“Go to the masker and do it. Go to a drunkard or a poisoner.”

I continued pretending not to hear..

“Could it be that my father was the only one who was scared? Wouldn’t the elderly hate it? If I find out, maybe the old man has a secret relationship with the Apostle Lord or the Murim Lord that I don't know about? If I ever meet him, I wonder if he won't be able to bear it and will try to kill me.?”

Hyeolcheondoma said with his eyes closed..

“If I had that much money, I would have already gone looking for it..”

“I guess so.?”

“You never know. Maybe one of the Magons will let out their pent-up emotions that day..”

“No, no, no.!”

I was in a bit of pain when Seo Dae-ryong came in with some heated medicine..

“Master, please take your medicine.!”

“I need to take that medicine. I'm so anxious that I'll die first..”

When they tried to intercept the medicine, Seo Dae-ryong escaped through footwork..

“This is yours.!”

“Since when do you take care of the elderly like this? Standing footnote, it's me, it's me! Former head of the Hwangcheon Church and small head of the Heavenly Demon Church! The person you serve as your right hand man!”

“Master, you will be one-armed until you finish taking this medicine.!”

As I watched Seo Dae-ryong politely offering medicine to Hyeolcheon Doma, a smile came to my face. They were two people who never spoke to each other in their lives before returning..

Above my current appearance, I could see the image of Seo Dae-ryong coming into my office with that gloomy expression on his face when I first met him. The image of him hanging out while drunk and holding on to his leg was overlaid on top of him again. The sight of him being happy after receiving a large sword as a gift.

And what other images will be superimposed on top of this image? What kind of picture will be left at the end when all those images overlap??

After drinking the medicine, Hyeolcheondoma lay down again, and Seo Dae-ryong and I quietly left the room..

At that time, Hyeolcheondoma said with his eyes closed..

“everything will be fine.”

Those heavy yet calm words made me feel at ease. I felt really comfortable.

Even if I regress, no matter how perfect my life seems and no matter how hard I try, I too am a person who needs a word like this. You're doing well, everything will be fine. To me, Hyeolcheon Doma is this kind of person..

“Inspector Seo, let’s sleep with our elders today..”

“great.”

Seo Dae-ryong, swept up in the atmosphere, was fearless..

Then, Hyeolcheondoma opened his eyes and shouted..

“Whoever you like! go! Go home and sleep!”

Hearing the cries of Hyeolcheondoma, I felt that I had finally returned home. If someone asks you how you were able to go that rough road, you will answer that it was because you had a place to return to..

“Go, you bastards.!”

If I thought I would listen obediently, I wouldn't have said it in the first place..

I shouted as I rushed out with an excited face..

“I'll bring my pajamas! Let's go, right arm.!”