Chapter 77
Episode 77: If someone tries to take that spot?
Today I brought all my people with me.
From Hyeolcheon Doma, who suggested this method, to Ilhwageomjon, Ian and Seo Daeryong, and Demon Lord Jangho..
I didn't tell the rest of the people why I was visiting Pungcheon Bridge. It was because they didn't want to do anything intentionally. There is no need to persuade or impress today. Just show it as it is..
“Some precious guests came with us. Welcome, everyone.!”
The Pungcheon leader welcomed us with his arms wide open and seemed to be in the best mood since we met..
I made a big mistake with the shackled man, but have they already made up??
“I suddenly felt excited and went to visit with the people I was with. Please forgive my rudeness.”
“It's okay. Wouldn’t this be an opportunity to interact with the leaders of Protestantism??”
“You have the same heart as Hahae..”
Among the people who came together, the first person to greet me was Hyeolcheondoma..
“Nice to meet you.”
“Welcome.”
Of course, the leader of Pungcheon was well acquainted with the Mazons..
“I heard that your friendship with Lee Gong-ja has deepened recently..”
“You heard wrong. It's not that our friendship has deepened, but I'm the left wing of a scientist..”
We talked about wings comfortably, like a joke, but I never thought Hyeolcheondoma would say this to someone else..
Perhaps he was trying to show the shackled man that he trusted the sword dance. Even I didn't expect it to look like this, so I wonder how surprised Ilhwa Geomzon, who came with us, must have been.?
I knew she wouldn't want to do this, but I asked her to take this opportunity to see Hyeolcheon Doma one more time. I also had the will to make her mine..
Ilhwa Geomjon, who looked at Hyeolcheon Doma with a surprised face for a moment, said to the leader of Pungcheon Religion..
“But I'm not a right winger..”
It was her will that did not want to be tangled up with Hyeolcheon Doma in any way, but the leader of Pungcheon took it as a witty joke and expressed his gratitude to her..
“I heard that Cheongseon was of great help in becoming a mazon this time..”
“This is what I did, trusting Lee Gongja..”
She gave me the credit. there's one more.
“And great help came from Thomas. I received an abstention, but Senior Thomas received a full vote..”
Although she did not mention specific names, she made it clear that she got her vote thanks to Thomas. No matter how much she hated Domara, it was her personality that she couldn't just sit there because she felt uncomfortable when someone else took credit..
It was my first time hearing this too. Of course, I thought Ilhwa Geomzone secured one vote and Hyeolcheon Doma produced an abstention vote..
But Hyeolcheondoma secured one vote? Even so, this eccentric old man came to see me and didn't show any condescension..
I sent a message to Hyeolcheon Doma..
―I heard you are ostracized.?
―It was so pitiful that I guess someone helped me.
―If you get bullied just twice, I'll bring all the mazons to their knees..
―There's no need to ask for a favor again..
―thank you.
―It's done.
The leader of the Pungcheon Church expressed his gratitude by giving his hand to Hyeolcheon Doma..
“better than my friend.”
“Wouldn't it be strange to find a friend in Gangho in the first place? We meet and break up depending on the need. Living like that is a neat way to live in many ways..”
“Good teaching, I won't forget it.”
The two Majons finished greeting each other, and this time Jangho greeted him..
“This is Demon Lord Jangho. It's an honor to meet you..”
“To see the brave demon lord like this, this body is truly an honor..”
“I begged Prince Lee to let me see the new supreme being..”
“It's just a fake name, so I hope you don't disappoint..”
Jangho heard my request and followed me without asking why. This dependability, as if he would silently accomplish any task he was entrusted with, was a special trait that only a person named Jang Ho possessed..
Next, Seo Dae-ryong greeted..
“I don't know if I can join in here, but I'm Seo Dae-ryong, an investigator at Hwangcheongak..”
“I know you well. He is our scientist's right hand man.?”
Then Seo Dae-ryong opened his eyes and looked at me. Did you really say all that? I said with a smile on his face..
“I guess everyone really thinks that way since you know it without me saying it..”
The last person to say hello was Ian..
“My name is Ian, and I am your assistant. It's an honor to meet you..”
“Eyes full of energy, it's been a long time.”
“Thank you for your kind opinion.”
She is so absorbed in her training that her momentum has been like a sword these days..
A sharp force that seems like it could cut anyone.
Her task from now on was how to lower this expectation..
“If the inspector over there is my right-hand man, Ian here is like my heart..”
Ian was embarrassed when I said that in front of everyone. Her face turned red, but I spoke confidently as if I was proclaiming.
“Everyone please know. Ian is the heart.”
Speaking in private and speaking in front of people are truly as different as heaven and earth. If you can say something when it's just the two of you, you should be able to say it in front of everyone. That kind of relationship is a real relationship..
However, in normal cases, it is not easy to find such a relationship. It's really not easy.
In that sense, meeting Ian can be said to be a great blessing for me. It's not just because of the life debt before returning. As I told my father, she is a great person..
A person who can sacrifice his life for someone while hiding nine tails..
She told me that because she became close to me, otherwise she would have hidden her fox identity for the rest of her life and done her job like a bear..
“But you don’t have to throw yourself on the line for me. Just because someone thinks highly of me means that I don't have to sacrifice for them. You can't forget it. The two are definitely separate.”
It was my values regarding superiors and subordinates..
It was said to Ian, but it was also said to the shackled man..
The head of Pungcheon was impressed..
“I'm jealous that there's someone who can praise me like this..”
A man in shackles was seen over his shoulder. what is he thinking?
“I can't just sit there when Lee Gongja boasts about his subordinates like this. Now, let me introduce someone too. The man in shackles over there is this man's right arm..”
I was secretly surprised. The leader of the Pungcheon Church had never greeted a man in shackles before, but he introduced him today. Moreover, he even expressed himself as a right-hand man. There must have been some change between the two after the slip of the tongue..
Hyeolcheondoma asked openly..
“Why did you chain the man who was your right hand man??”
“I was the type of person who would ascend to heaven if I looked away even for a moment, so I held him by force..”
“Those who are to ascend to heaven must be ascended to heaven.?”
“That's easier said than done..”
Hyeolcheondoma nodded with an expression of understanding..
“That's right. These monsters are so unruly that humans like us can't easily handle them..”
And then, Hyeolcheondoma looked at me. He told me to release the person he wanted to send, while at the same time praising me for saying that I was the dragon that would ascend to heaven..
Hyeolcheon Doma is really quick-witted and good at understanding the mood..
If he had been just ten or even twenty years younger, he might have used Hyeolcheondoma as a soldier. Of course he'll jump up and say he'll never do that..
Meanwhile, the drinking table was set..
We sat around and poured each other drinks..
I don't think fate controls everything about humans. Fate only provides us with opportunities. It is up to the person to judge and seize the opportunity..
We did a lot of research and prepared for a return, but the shackled man was missing. Even though he is someone who may play a really important role in my life after I return..
but it's okay.
Rather, this situation was created because I did not know or prepare in advance. A place where I can tell you who I am and ultimately make me reflect on myself..
Ian opened the first gun today..
When a few drinks had passed, Ian cautiously stepped out..
“Would it be okay if I offered him a drink??”
The person she was talking about was the man in shackles. It was something I didn't ask to do. Because I gave him alcohol the other day, Master Pungcheon made a big mistake..
Ian, unaware of that fact, was making the same suggestion..
Unlike the reaction he gave me earlier, the leader of the Pungcheon Church smiled and said,.
“That person will like it too.”
It has definitely changed. What on earth happened??
Ian took the bottle and glass, poured him a drink, and asked politely:.
“Are you guarding this bell??”
It seemed like he wasn't going to answer, but unexpectedly the man in shackles opened his mouth..
“It was like that at first... … Now the bell is protecting me.”
Ian continued the conversation, whether or not he knew how valuable this answer was..
“It's similar to me.”
The shackled man slightly raised his head and looked at her..
“At first, I protected you, but now you protect me..”
I saw. A slight smile appears on the shackled man's lips. That must have been why. The reason Ian was able to continue speaking naturally was.
“Doesn't that servant tell the warrior to leave? Our master keeps telling me to leave. I want you to live my life. Is that really so? Or are you trying to send me out because you don’t like me??”
Then the shackled man answered her question again..
“I wouldn't say it's my heart to someone I hate and send away in front of everyone..”
It was a new look for the shackled man. Because I've already answered Ian's question twice..
Just like Ian's question in the first place, I thought that the shackled man's answer might also be addressed to me rather than to Ian..
“Oh, I guess so.?”
Ian looked in my direction. I now felt her unfolding another tail. They must have had a feeling that the reason they had brought them here had something to do with this man. Otherwise I wouldn't be having this conversation with the man in shackles..
I tapped my heart twice and then pointed at her..
Ian smiled broadly..
“You're acting like that so much that it's like a joke..”
Seo Dae-ryong, who was sitting at that time, went there with his drink and joined them. It moved so naturally that there was no need to stop it..
Seo Dae-ryong sat down next to Ian and said.
“I think it's because you're so worried about this warrior..”
“me?”
“yes. From what I have observed so far, I see that you have a strong desire for your subordinates not to die. It's like a parent's wish for a good life after leaving the difficult life of Dosangeomlim. I think it was because of those concerns that I had my teacher learn martial arts.”
“ah! Maybe so..”
Ian looked at me again. Since she was taught the Bicheon Sword Technique, of course that would have sounded plausible..
i told her.
“It's a misunderstanding. I'm teaching you so that I can treat you properly in the future. If you are that naive, you will be taken advantage of for the rest of your life.!”
Then Seo Dae-ryong answered on her behalf..
“When working, there are times when it is easier to work for someone who takes care of you well. It's harder when you're under a clumsy and indecisive leader..”
Ian held out his glass as if he sympathized, and Seo Dae-ryong made a toast..
“Why does Inspector Seo like our master so much??”
“does it look like i like it?”
“Otherwise you wouldn't be here.?”
Ian was able to see Seo Dae-ryong’s personality at a glance..
That was correct. He, who hates standing out and being dangerous, showed his courage by voluntarily going to sit next to Ian..
“'Cause I'm your right hand man.”
Although it was said as a joke, many of Seo Dae-ryong's feelings were contained in those words..
It was right then. The shackled man raised his head and asked softly..
“What if someone tries to take that right hand man position??”
It wasn't an answer to the question, but what he said first. Those first words were so provocative.
Seo Dae-ryong was surprised by the unexpected question. The shackled man's eyes, visible through his flowing hair, were intense..
Seo Dae-ryong's complicated feelings were revealed on his face as he wondered what to answer, but then he answered calmly..
“I don't think I can fight back because I'm timid and scared. Tell them to occupy it. I'm working hard to prepare for that day and become someone's right hand man. Fortunately, everyone has a right arm..”
In response, the shackled man's provocative eyes calmed down..
On the other hand, Hyeolcheondoma made a bewildered expression because he knew that he was the one who was the subject of the joke. I said while looking at the blood chopping board..
“raise it well.”
“I don't like it.”
At that time, Demon Lord Jangho looked in their direction and said something unexpected..
“I am lined up to be the next right hand man. Inspector Seo may hand over the position because he likes people, but I will not hand over the position of right-hand man to just anyone..”
It was the moment when Jangho revealed a new side..
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