Chapter 399
Episode 399 It’s been such a long time since I came to see you..
It was a provocative first greeting..
The idea of drinking ice wine was originally something that should have been said after formally greeting Geommugeuk and greeting Chuma as well..
But she said those words as her first words. There may have been a calculation that Chwima would not consider it rude. Because it was a greeting related to alcohol. In other words, it means that you knew that the person you were with was a drunkard..
It was also a moment that showed how outstanding Ice Palace’s intelligence was here in the North Sea..
If they knew about themselves, there was a possibility that they also knew about Ian's movements. I knew that sword dance would never do Ian any good..
The North Sea Ice Palace is certainly not an enemy of the Heavenly Demon Church, but it is not a friend either..
Geommugeuk quietly stared at Hanseol. How different is the girl in the rumors and the real girl??
“Do you like alcohol??”
Hanseol looked a little surprised at Geommugeuk’s question and answered calmly..
“I like drinking alone.”
Her honest answer brought a slight smile to Chuma’s lips. Because he liked drinking alone more than anyone else..
“Greetings, I am Chuma, the majon of our school..”
Han Seol showed courtesy by politely handing his hand to Chu Ma..
“Meeting a precious person.”
“It was true that the rumor that the Bingung Palace’s gold was truly beautiful..”
“These are words of excessive praise..”
Contrary to the rumors that she was heartless and cold, Hanseol did not look much different from an average woman of her age. But I know sword dance..
Coldness or callousness is revealed not in outward appearance but in decisions or choices..
Therefore, you should not have any preconceptions about her yet. I still don't know who she is.
Hanseol's eyes turned to the sword dance again..
“You haven't answered my question yet..”
Geommugeuk left the decision to Chwima..
“Would you like a drink??”
For a moment, Han Seol felt puzzled. If there is a minor leader and a mazon, then of course the minor leader has to make the decision. As if you were making all the decisions yourself, not the experts waiting outside..
However, instead of making the decision himself, this leader was asking Chu Ma about the decision..
This time Qu Ma looked at Han Xue..
I felt the sword dance. The taste of alcohol at this moment is not the taste of the ugly older brother who was treated badly by him..
There is a world as he sees it, and a life as he sees it, having reached the pinnacle of martial arts and life through alcohol. What kind of person does she appear to him now??
“I can't refuse Bingju..”
In response to Chu Ma's answer, Han Seol sent a signal to the warriors standing outside. Then her attendant, Chan, came in carrying a pure white bottle of liquor and handed it to her..
“This is ice wine served at the main palace..”
As I opened the cap of the liquor bottle, a captivating scent spread around me. Drinkers who were holding their breath in the bar looked thrilled..
There are many types of ice wine from the North Sea, but the ice wine made at the North Sea Ice Palace is by far the best. This fragrant and captivating smell was the alcoholic beverage of the Beihai Ice Palace..
Rumbling.
Hanseol poured Geommugeuk a drink first..
As she poured herself a drink, she remembered what her mother, Beihai Binggongju, had said..
―Su Jiaozhu is not an ordinary person..
I have heard about Hanseoldo sword dance several times. He is changing the landscape of Moorim.?
―You must deal with it carefully. To avoid being eaten by him.
My mother never said anything like this when she asked me to do something. I felt that I thought of Su Jyoju more highly than myself..
‘Is this person that great??’
The sight of him smiling heartily, wondering how Joo-hyang is so good, actually looks light. No matter how you look at it, there is no authority that overwhelms Mazon..
Next, Han Seol poured alcohol for Chu Ma..
Finally, it was the drink that filled her cup..
“I usually drink alone too..”
So the three of us toasted and drank ice wine..
“Oh, it tastes really good..”
I was truly impressed by the sword dance performance. I had drank bingju before returning, but it didn't taste this good back then. Even if it's the same drink, the taste can vary greatly depending on who you drink it with and under what circumstances..
“How can you not suspect that it was poisoned??”
In response to Hanseol’s question, Geommugeuk looked at Chuma. Yes, let’s just say that’s because I am a poison-killer. You can just drink like that.?
Chu Ma answered Han Xue..
“If you poison your food or water, you might not even notice. But you can tell that the poison in alcohol is an intangible poison. You can tell just by smelling it.”
“Indeed, your reputation was not in vain..”
This time, sword dance performance filled Hanseol’s cup..
“Nice to meet you..”
I don't know much about this woman. However, I know what kind of life this woman lived before returning. No, exactly what kind of death did he face?.
Geommugeuk asked Hanseol.
“I think there's a reason you came to see us..”
“yes, there is.”
Han Seol revealed the reason he came..
“Bukhyeolmun is a very famous munpa, so I believe you know it well. The second son of the Northern Blood Moon Lord was kidnapped. Have you heard the news??”
“I heard people talking earlier..”
“I think the person who did that was a Protestant soldier..”
The natural atmosphere became cold and heavy..
“Why do you think so??”
“The kidnapper is so busy that the Northern Blood Gate warriors are nowhere to be found. I went out to the main palace, but I couldn't find it easily. A person who is very clever or has specialized training..”
Are you feeling anxious because the child was released into the water? The child is building a dam near the water and fishing. Ian, you’re great..
“However, it cannot be said that this was done at our school.?”
“There is conclusive evidence.”
Hanseol stared at the sword dance and added,.
“Lord So, you are the proof..”
Despite these provocative words, the sword dance was calm..
“Why am I the proof??”
“It appeared in the North Sea at such an unfortunate time..”
“That's solid evidence..”
“that's right. If you deny it, it is unconfirmable evidence..”
I could understand the sword dance. Why is Hanseol evaluated as cold and heartless? When she spoke, she only conveyed facts and no emotions..
When I said I was suspicious, I didn't give a single suspicious look or look..
It wasn't a matter of talking too much or too little. Rather, it feels colder because, like her, she says everything she wants to say but doesn't show any emotion..
“That's right, I also think it was my subordinate's doing..”
The sword dance was obediently acknowledged..
“Then it would be easier to tell you. This is clearly the territory of the main palace. Have your subordinate release the Northern Blood Moon Lord's restraints, and hand the subordinate over to us. If the kidnapped Northern Bloodline descendant returns safely, we will mediate properly and then return the subordinate as well..”
Geommugeuk's expression was soft, but his refusal was firm..
“I can't do that..”
“What does it mean??”
“If my subordinate kidnapped the son of the Northern Blood Moon Lord, there must be a good reason..”
“that's right. There must be a reason. However, Moorim is a place where the cause of the organization is more important than individual reasons..”
“Even if you are the one who has to sacrifice for the cause of the organization, it could be so.?”
Hanseol said calmly while looking at the sword dance performance..
“of course. I'm willing to give up myself.”
I felt her words were sincere..
However, the emotion felt from the words was not a spirit of sacrifice or loyalty to the organization. It was emptiness. It was a black hole that felt bigger because she was young and beautiful..
This woman has no regrets about life..
* * *
Yang Zhong couldn't understand this situation..
“When did you get caught??”
A surprising answer flowed from Huang Chu's mouth..
“It was two days ago.”
“So does that mean they were captured before us??”
“It seems so.”
For a moment, a chill ran down the spines of Yangjung and Joogyu, who were listening. If that's the case, it means that they planned the work by arresting Hwangchu, who was a master of follower techniques. This was unexpected.
“This incident was carefully planned in advance..”
“Who did it? Who is going to fight against the Great North Blood Gate?!”
It was then.
someone said in the dark.
“Isn’t the important thing not ‘who’ but ‘why’??”
It was a woman's voice. It was my first time hearing such a nice voice..
Yangjung shouted loudly..
“who are you?”
Even though we were in the same space, I didn't even feel it existed..
Joogyu spoke quickly before Yangjung swore..
“If you let us out now, we'll pretend it never happened. Let's go our separate ways.”
I heard a woman's laughter. The sound of laughter grew louder, and a woman walking through the darkness appeared. The woman wearing the bamboo ribs and cotton yarn was none other than Ian..
“Who are you at the Women’s Association??”
When Joogyu asked politely, Ian answered..
“I am the one who came to rescue her husband at the request of a woman. I really came all the way here from far away. I never thought it would come all the way to the North Sea.”
“Who are you here to save??”
“why? If you say my name, I will know it?”
Joogyu couldn't answer anything. Could it be that one or two people were arrested because of them??
“You brought people from all over the central plains by tricking them into telling you that they would make you a lot of money..”
Ian did a lot of research during the process. This incident was not simply a case of tricking and kidnapping people. They brought only special people.
“Those people all had unique constitutions, right? What on earth were you collecting it for? Are you using it as material for Dafa? Or are you trying to practice witchcraft??”
Yangjung and Joo-gyu did not respond..
“A message was sent to Bukhyeolmun. If you release all the people you brought with you, I will release you too..”
Yang Zhong’s expression hardened. This matter was carried out in great secrecy. My father could not release people to keep the secret. Because he was a father who valued family more than blood relatives..
Yangjung said as if he was struggling with anxiety that he could not be released..
“Shall I tell you what happens if you kill us? Eventually, the text will find you and kill you. I will kill not only you but your entire family. Everyone, from your in-laws to your cousins, will die because of you. That's not all. I'm going to kill all my neighbors too. I will find and kill anyone who has even a word with you. That way, something like this won't happen again. So hurry up and kill me!”
Ian quietly looked at Yang Jung. When she didn't say anything, he thought his threat had worked, but he was mistaken..
Ian took off his bamboo ribs and took off his cotton thread..
“don't take it off!”
Joogyu shouted and closed his eyes tightly..
It was because I was afraid that if I saw his face, I would be killed. Huang Chu also closed his eyes..
But Yang Zhong glared at Ian with his eyes straight open..
He was about to swear, but he opened his mouth and couldn't say anything. The damn bitch who kidnapped her was so beautiful..
Words that the three of them couldn't understand flowed from her mouth..
“I am so grateful to you and the people around you. These are people who don’t mind even if they receive threats like this..”
Several scenes came to her mind..
―Are you the closest person to Ian? who are you?
―He is the leader of the Heavenly Demon Church..
―you!
―It's a footnote in the nether regions.?
―you? They even had a drinking party.?
―It's a demon lord.
―you!
―I am the granddaughter of the Murim Lord..
―You said you were my new father?
―…….
She laughed alone at her foolish imagination..
“And thank you so much for allowing me to say this..”
The smile disappeared from Ian's face. She said, staring coldly at Yang Zhong..
“Make sure to go kill him. Please make sure to leave a will asking for revenge..”
* * *
“I am a person who considers the reasons of my subordinates more important than the organization..”
Han Seol did not believe it. No matter how convincing the words are, in the end, the organization will come first. I can't believe that it's not someone else but Su Jiaoju who says something like that. Did I look foolish enough to believe that??
“My subordinate is not the kind of person who would do something like this just because he was humiliated. Someone may have asked for help or witnessed something unfair..”
Han Xue couldn’t understand. There are sword dances that defend subordinates, and subordinates that do this to help others. Why do they live so pretentiously??
“What you're saying is that you can't accept it because you believe it's right..”
“exactly.”
The sword dance was still calm..
“My subordinates have had a hard and tiring life serving the small sect leader of the Heavenly Demon Church. Even just in times like this, there should be a reward in serving the Sogyoju..”
Hanseol said calmly.
“The Northern Blood Gate has asked for help from the main palace. We also have our position..”
“help me.”
“Then your favorite subordinate may die. Is it okay though??”
Geommugeuk stared at Hanseol..
“Even if my subordinate is right and the North Blood Gate's son is wrong, I will kill my subordinate.?”
Hanseol stared expressionlessly at the sword dance performance and then asked the opposite question..
“So what if the subordinates of Xiao Jiaozhu are wrong and the subordinates of the Northern Blood Gate are right? Is it okay to kill the subordinate then??”
Geommugeuk said with a slight smile..
“At that time, I will have to save my subordinates and escape from here..”
Han Seol made a slightly puzzled expression..
“I think I've said everything I have to say. Then let's talk.”
Han Seol stood up. This meeting was meaningful just because we found out that this incident was done by Mine..
At that time, Geommugeuk said.
“Actually, there is another reason why we came to the North Sea. There is someone I really want to meet..”
“who is it?”
“You are the original lord of Baekju Snowfield. I have told you many times that Chuma is a great person, so I really wanted to meet you for a long time..”
I wanted to tell you in advance because the reason I came was to drink alcohol..
Then Han Seol’s expression hardened..
“Why are you doing that??”
Han Seol looked at Geommugeuk and Chu Ma with a strange expression and then told them shocking news..
“The original owner of Baekju Snowfield has passed away..”
For a moment, Chuma was startled. Immediately, sadness spread across his stiff face. It’s been so long since I came to see you, and you said he died? When was the last time you saw her?
“When and how did you die??”
Hanseol did not answer Geommugeuk’s question but stared at the two people. There was a hint of doubt in her cold eyes..
“Why did you two come to Wonju now??”
It was certain that if I said something wrong, I would be misunderstood. Chuma didn't say anything, so sword dance was his answer..
“Every year, Wonju sent alcohol to Chuma. It didn't come this year. So I came here to see if something was wrong..”
After a moment, Hanseol spoke softly..
“Wonju committed suicide not long ago..”
Clink.
The glass he was holding broke and the alcohol spilled onto the table..
Hanseol said to Geommugeuk.
“Please tell your subordinate to send back the North Blood Gate son..”
With those words, Han Seol left..
There was silence where only the two of them were left. The alcohol that was spilling on the table spilled onto the floor. Eventually, Chwima, who had been watching the scene in silence, broke the silence..
“There was no way he committed suicide..”
There was a reason to be so sure.
“She took more pride in making alcohol than anyone else and was satisfied with it. He is a person who knows how many people are happy because of the alcohol he brews. That can't be happening.”
It's a hobby that knows Wonju better than anyone else. In that case, he did not commit suicide, but was killed by someone..
Geommugeuk nodded and emptied the remaining drink..
“I can't believe I can taste this good alcohol anymore..”
Geommugeuk put his hands together and mourned over his empty glass..
Chuma emptied the alcohol in the blood vessel he was wearing around his waist and put the remaining ice wine there. I put it carefully so as not to spill a single drop..
Chuma's face was visible through the flowing transparent ice. The sadness and anger flowing in his eyes were also contained in the blood along with the alcohol..
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