Chapter 82
Episode 82: Those shackles at that time, that religious leader at that time.
When I arrived at the residence of the Pungcheon cult leader, the cult leader’s first question was this:.
“If I joined hands with you, what would be different from now??”
I felt sincerity rather than impatience in the direct questions. He was serious. He could tell that Goyol had almost convinced him. So it would have been nice if I could have said something with certainty, but I told you the truth..
“Nothing changes.”
“Nothing changes?”
“Well, what could there be? Can I open a branch of Pungcheon Church without my father’s permission? Would you like to announce that we have joined hands? It's just a promise between us..”
“That's all?”
The leader of the Pungcheon Church looked puzzled. He looked at Gao Yue. what's this? Is this why you want to take me away? I looked at him like this, but Gowol quietly waited for me to say anything..
“But there is this. If I truly feel that the leader is mine, if the leader is in danger, I will put everything aside and run to save him..”
“I've never been in a crisis. It's rare to run into a crisis in life, right??”
“That's how smooth your life has been..”
The leader of the Pungcheon Church glanced at Gowol. Much of that smooth life would have been possible because of Gowol..
“On the other hand, if you join hands with me, you will be in trouble. what? Did Lee Gongja and the leader of Pungcheon join hands? Get rid of the Pungcheon Bridge first! There's no guarantee that these enemies won't appear..”
“So are you saying I'm crazy and joining hands with you??”
“Joining hands with the religious leader is not what I wanted. To be honest, I feel burdened by the leader..”
“To put it in a difficult way, don't confuse me. To say it easily.”
“You know that my father doesn't think well of the religious leader or the Pungcheon Church.?”
“Of course.”
“Even in that situation, I interacted with the religious leader. Now even Gowol has become my person. Is it really true that my father doesn’t know that fact??”
“Okay.”
“It means that I chose this relationship even against my father's will. Of course, there was also greed for new things.…….”
I put my left hand out in front of him. Geukpumcheonjamsa was wrapped around his wrist..
“No matter how precious this piece of cloth is, I am not willing to risk it getting out of sight of my father..”
The leader of Pungcheon could not refute. He probably knows that if he becomes the Heavenly Demon, he will have everything he wants..
“But why this mess? Why do you keep coming to me and shaking my heart?.”
“Did I tell you? That's not my idea. That's the military idea..”
Gowol was lost in thought with his eyes half lowered..
“The idea of bringing the religious leader to the seat next to my people is entirely this soldier's idea. So, I will ask the late soldier..”
I seriously asked Gao Yue.
“Why should I take the religious leader on my side even if it means risking conflict with my father??”
The leader of Pungcheon waited for his answer with a more curious expression than mine..
Eventually, Gowol spoke calmly..
“Unfortunately, this decision is not for Confucius. It was a decision for my old master..”
Gowol gazed at the leader of Pungcheon Church..
“I want to give a new life to my religious leader. I want to start a new life together with you. Please leave the position of leader to your successor..”
“Give up your position as a religious leader?”
“yes. I don't want Pungcheon Bridge. I want the leader personally..”
The Pungcheon cult leader’s eyes were shaking..
In fact, he is not a person suited to lead a group. Because his selfishness and greed weren't so bad that he deceived everyone. The new rulers who were complacent with reality are now standing on a precarious line. Below, on a precarious line, numerous spears and sword blades rise like poles..
However, he did not know how dangerous he was..
Will he really give up his position as leader of the Pungcheon Church and come to me because of a relationship with one person? Can such a relationship really exist in this world??
“Without me, this school…….”
“It will run better. Don't worry, come..”
“Let's think about it! a little! please!”
At that time, I told the Pungcheon cult leader's subordinate outside to go to Hwangcheongak and bring Seo Dae-ryong. Both the leader of Pungcheon and Gowol looked puzzled by my actions..
After a while, Seo Dae-ryong rushed there like the wind..
“Did you call me??”
He was very nervous when he came to the residence of the Pungcheon religious leader due to a sudden call. I asked him seriously, omitting any playful greetings..
“Where did you make the most life-changing decision recently??”
Because of the atmosphere, Seo Dae-ryong also answered honestly and seriously..
“I did it at a bar.”
“How long does it take to make a decision??”
“It wouldn't have taken even a single second..”
“Do you regret that decision??”
“no.”
“If I hadn't decided there that day?”
“I couldn't do it forever.”
“Tell me more about what happened then..”
Seo Dae-ryong is someone who really hates being in front. However, he is also a smart person who knows what he has to say better than anyone else..
“In my experience, life-changing decisions are made in a split second. When leaving home and when entering Hwangcheongak. I didn't think about it for long. When I buy a set of clothes, I think about it for days, but this time, my life changed in an instant. What if I procrastinate? I can't decide. The next day I woke up as a different person..”
I looked at the Pungcheon religious leader..
“How about?”
The leader of Pungcheon said to me with a puzzled expression..
“Did you squeeze it? Are you saying everything right and coming here like this? I practiced all night yesterday?”
Then Seo Dae-ryong carefully added one last time..
“I dare say to you, the religious leader, that after meeting Lee Gongja, I also had similar experiences several times. It's like they're making fun of me. If you keep wondering what is this and what is that, the situation is over. If you go this way, that way, and do what you're told, the situation will end again. It's still the same now. Are you giving this answer in front of the leader of Pungcheon Church? why? Even now, it feels like they're making fun of me..”
Seo Dae-ryong looked at me and asked questioningly..
“Right? Are you doing this to make fun of me? Even after all this, I am the chief entrant to Hwangcheon Pavilion. They say you know everything when you see it.!”
I smiled broadly at him..
“After all, he is my right hand man! I like everything from beginning to end. The one thing that doesn't need to be knitted is the right arm. That’s why he’s the right arm..”
Seo Dae-ryong also laughed along with me..
“These days, the number of people aiming for the right-hand man position has increased significantly, so I'm glad I scored a point. Now that I have confirmed that my right arm is still attached well, I will leave..”
“Wait a minute. This could possibly be a historic moment..”
“This isn't a place for bloody battles, is it? I haven't gotten beyond the basics of martial arts training yet..”
“There may be a bloody battle going on in the leader's mind..”
Everyone's eyes were focused on the Pungcheon religious leader..
“what? Are you really telling me to decide now? Are you telling me to decide at once to give up my position as leader of the Pungcheon Church? Not any other place, but the seat of Pungcheon Bridge.?”
At that moment, Seo Dae-ryong was startled and said, ‘Wow!’ I let out an exclamation. He explained it excitedly, but he had no idea that this was what the leader of Pungcheon would decide..
“oh my god! If it were me, I would have thought about it for a hundred years. don't decide now!”
His honest words actually stimulated the Pungcheon religious leader..
“You really regret it, don't you??”
“The leader will regret it. When you die, think about it for a year! Do at least one hundred days.”
“bouncer! Just answer what is asked.”
“Yes, I have no regrets. My lifespan may have been shortened after meeting Gakju, but I am very happy now..”
The leader of Pungcheon stood up. He walked slowly and looked at the new items displayed in the room..
And for some reason, I started ringing the sound bell..
Deng!
A deep sound spread in all directions.
When the sound disappeared, he rang the bell again. Hit again, hit again.
He was thinking while listening to the bell ringing. Is the evil spirit engraved on the sound bell giving him any advice??
How many times did the bell ring like that? Suddenly, the head of Pungcheon turned to me and asked:.
“If I go, will you give me the position of your right hand man??”
Seo Dae-ryong was so surprised that he covered his mouth with his hand. It's not because he's aiming for the position of his right-hand man, but because he's surprised that the Pungcheon religious leader is really trying to give up his position as leader..
I spoke to the person who was about to give up his position as the head of the Pungcheon Church, taking it one step further..
“No. My right-hand man is the inspector here. You must stand in line behind Lord Jang and fight to win it..”
Seo Dae-ryong opened his eyes wider and shook his head mournfully..
* * *
Only Pungcheonjioju and Gowol remain in the residence where Geommugeuk and Seo Dae-ryong left..
The leader of Pungcheon Church and Go Wol were sitting side by side in front of the Eumrei Bell..
“What does the devil say??”
“They say I'm crazy.”
“That's how I see it. I really want you to come.?”
“Are you really crazy? What are you talking about after trying to convince me so much??”
“I really didn't expect it to come. I didn't know that you would ask Lee Gongja so firmly and coolly to go together..”
“I might change my mind tomorrow. I don't know if it will change the day after tomorrow. It might change next year. I'm basically a spineless person, right? Since this has come to an end, let me ask you one question..”
“yes.”
“Why do you want to be with me? Is it just because of affection??”
Gao Yue looked at Yin Lei Zong for a while and then blurted out:.
“I guess I was afraid to go alone..”
The leader of Pungcheon was surprised by the truly unexpected words..
Gao Yue still had his eyes set on Yin Lei Zong..
“I guess I'm afraid that I might go alone and do something stupid. I think he's afraid that he might go to Lee Gongja and be ignored by the people there. But I thought I would gain strength if the leader was with me. Haven't I always been the smartest person in front of you??”
Gowol slowly looked at the leader of the Pungcheon Church..
“I am a narrow-minded and selfish person. He's the guy who made me give up my position as leader for my sake..”
It was Gowol, the first time I opened up about my feelings since we met. That is why the leader of Pungcheon Church was not angry. Rather, it brought a smile to my face..
“It's actually better than other reasons.”
“why is it good?”
“I'm coming to protect you.?”
This time Gowol chuckled..
“You can think more. Because this is the destiny that drives the wind and clouds, we do not know how our lives will be swept away. You could really end up in a corner, under those shackles and that religious leader. I could go bankrupt and go from being an author to selling drugs..”
“I wish I had survived. And that medicine, let’s sell it together? That's it then.”
The leader of Pungcheon also revealed his true feelings..
“Wouldn’t it be selfish of me? Are you going to just come and go? I've done enough to make my head spin and the calculations are done, so I'm leaving. I will come here to establish a new religious leader and help the school advance into the central region. I will not just step down, but I will leave as a sacrifice for the greater cause of our school. If you ever change your mind, you can go back. How long will it take to properly build Pungcheon Bridge in Jungwon? It will take quite a long time, right? While the next leader of Pungcheon is struggling in the sandstorm outside, I will be watching the fun from the midfield. Nervous, thrilling, and heart-pounding fun..”
“Did you even think of all that in that short amount of time? The leader is also very smart..”
“You can be honest. You are so selfish too.”
“leader.”
“why?”
“Let's do our best.”
“I'm nervous.”
“What are you nervous about??”
Then the leader of Pungcheon told an unexpected joke..
“I don't think I'll be the right hand man.”
“What?”
“If I become obsessed again, wouldn't I be an obsessed person? I will definitely eat that seat.”
Looking at his eyes, it seemed like it wasn't just a joke..
The two people looked at each other and laughed openly..
“You said it. I think I'll be a pretty cool person if I give up my position as a religious leader. Let's see if what you say is right. Ah, I guess I won't have to see this sound bell anymore..”
The head of Pungcheon Church, who was affectionately stroking the bell, shouted..
“Shut up, you evil bastard.!”
Perhaps the devil said this. I'm really looking forward to the breathtaking showdown with the Hwangcheongak investigator over his right arm..
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