Chapter 84
Episode 84 This is my favorite place..
I entered Magachon with my father..
Walking with the author gave me a new feeling. There is always a thrill from the first time..
“How long has it been since you came to Magachon??”
“It's been a while.”
From what you said, it seemed like it’s been a while since you’ve been here..
“It's nice to get some fresh air outside.?”
What does this street mean to my father??
We walked around the place slowly, looking at the shops lined up on the street, the vendors in front of them, and the passers-by..
It seems that people definitely have an innate strength. My father did not generate energy or release energy, but the path he walked opened naturally..
Without realizing it, everyone avoids father's path to the side instead of blocking it. There was something about my father that is difficult to explain in words..
I stopped in front of a fabric store that sold both silk and clothes..
“Father, it's a celebration of coming out like this, so let's get together a uniform.?”
“There are dozens of sets of ceremonial uniforms made by clothing craftsmen..”
“Instead, you don't have a matching military uniform with your son, right? Just do one set. yes?”
I went into the dry goods store first. My father pretended not to be able to win and followed me in..
Inside the store, all kinds of silk, cloth, and clothes were piled up..
I quickly chose a military uniform before my father changed his mind..
“What do you think of the military uniform hanging over there??”
It was a military uniform with a drawing of the Heavenly Demon Spirit representing our school. Originally, it was a pattern that was not to be misused, but blocking it did not mean it would not be sold, so it was tolerated as a souvenir at some point..
But my father pointed somewhere else..
“How about that one??”
It was a bright white military uniform. It was a military uniform with plum blossoms embroidered on its arms and legs, making it look like it belonged to a member of a political faction..
“Let's do that.?”
“Would you like to go to Jungwon next time? You can't wear something like that then, right??”
“!”
I was really surprised. You remember what I said about going to Jungwon to play together.!
“I like it too. Please give me two sets of uniforms..”
Surprisingly, it was my father who did the calculations..
“Are you buying food? I'll buy you clothes.”
“thank you, father.”
I took care of two sets of uniforms, each wrapped in paper..
There was a lot I wanted to say, but I didn't say it. I thought that if I joked for no reason, my father would respond with harsh words to ease the awkward atmosphere. It's best to just enjoy this feeling and situation for now..
“Where are you going to buy food??”
“It's there.”
I went to a pub with my father..
If I were to attend my father, I would have to go to the best guesthouse, tavern, or kiru in this place, but I didn't want to do that. At best, it would be a place where mazons go, but I thought a place that was meaningful to me would be better..
“This is my regular place..”
Cho Chun-bae greeted us with a bright smile..
“Today you came with a guest you are meeting for the first time..”
“We are family, not guests..”
“This is your first time with a family. Right? yes? Family? If you say family…….”
Cho Chun-bae, startled, looked at his father..
Cho Chun-bae, who could not see his face because of the bamboo lip, confirmed that the feeling he was giving off was not young, and took a step back without realizing it..
And he asked me with his eyes.
No, right? Not really?
I responded by nodding my head..
That's right, that's who the owner thinks he is..
Cho Chun-bae, who realized that the person who came with him was Cheon-ma, became thoughtful and trembled like an aspen. How could you miss out on such great fun??
I ordered him the dish his father chose..
“Now, please enjoy it..”
“yes.”
Cho Chun-bae's legs were shaking as he walked to the kitchen. Thanks to him, he also heard my electric sound for the first time..
―Cook with ease. Do you really think my father should kill me because it’s not tasty??
Jo Chun-bae staggered even more and barely managed to enter the kitchen..
“When was the last time you had a drink at a bar like this??”
“I came here when I was young.”
“He hasn't come once since he became the leader.?”
my father nodded.
“Don't you feel frustrated??”
“It's okay.”
“Well, you might feel even more frustrated when you come out into the world. There are a lot of people I want to kill, but I can't kill them all..”
I poured a drink for my father, who was laughing. My father also filled my glass with alcohol. Now, exchanging alcohol is natural. Well, now we even wear matching clothes..
“My strength has increased a lot. Where did I get it from??”
“I obtained the Blood God Altar from the leader of the Pungcheon Cult..”
My father was surprised by my honest answer..
“Did you give it to me? That greedy person?”
“Everyone seems to feel sorry for me. When they see me, they want to give me an elixir like that..”
“What happens?.”
My father drank and I emptied my glass. My father seemed to have a lot to say, but in the end he only said this:.
“I hope it doesn't get ripped off..”
“Don't worry. Just like my father, I am very greedy when it comes to martial arts..”
Meanwhile, the food came out..
Jo Chun-bae was originally a bar hanger. He has the ability to run around with both hands full of food without spilling any of it..
Even when alcohol was spilled on the floor, he did not slip. He runs around gracefully like a master who uses equalizing water, but when someone else orders an expensive dish, he runs quickly like Lee Hyeong-hwanwi and takes the order..
But today’s Cho Chun-bae was different. I walked slowly, as if I was afraid that my cooking might get disturbed. It was the first time he brought food so carefully..
“I thought life was coming.”
Cho Chun-bae, who walked over with a sad face and asked me not to talk to him about my teasing, politely put down the dish he brought..
“If you need anything else, please call us anytime.!”
Then Cho Chun-bae went down to the first floor with an almost suffocated look on his face..
I couldn't even stand on the first floor stairs to listen to my father's taste review. If you dared to eavesdrop on the Heavenly Demon, even ten heads would be enough..
My father tasted the dish and nodded..
“Taste is not bad.”
“Please tell the owner directly later. you will really like it.”
“nonsense.”
“Those useless words will become memories and rewards for someone else's life. If you don't tell me, I won't know..”
My father just played with his chopsticks in silence..
Then I suddenly asked.
“Why was Pungcheon’s religious leader shaking so much? tell me that.”
Originally, I should have answered, ‘It was to gain a new object, but later to gain a person.’.
But I gave an answer more fitting as a successor..
“I did it to separate Pungcheon Bridge from Palmazon..”
“so? I succeeded?”
“For now it seems like a success.”
“What did you agree to give in return??”
“I would like to open a branch of Pungcheongyo Church in Jungwon. Even if it's very small.”
“Impossible!”
“why not?”
My father gave an unexpected answer.
“Why do you think I am against them coming to the midfield??”
“Isn’t it because of the past history between the blood religion and our school??”
My father shook his head..
“What does the past have to do with anything? it's not because of that.”
“So is that because you joined hands with Palmazon??”
“That was intentionally left to hold hands..”
Words that would be surprising to the Magons flowed from my father's mouth..
“Either hit Pungcheon Bridge, or hit Palmazon. Because it's easy to make excuses if you're intertwined with each other..”
Indeed, I could see that my father was not afraid of Pungcheongyo or Palmazon at all..
“Why are you against it??”
“It's not time yet. Just know that.”
The words that the time is not right have come to me loudly..
I could guess my father's feelings. Pungcheongyo's advancement into the central region is of great significance not only to us, but also to the Murim Alliance and the Sado Alliance..
In particular, if the Murim Alliance, which had suffered great damage in the past due to the Blood Cult's invasion of the central plains, began to push the advance of Pungcheongyo into a revival of Blood Cultism, there could be major political repercussions..
Wouldn't saying that the time is not right be the same as saying that I will decide the time??
‘Father, are you dreaming of unifying Moorim deep in your heart??’
Because of the fire weapon, that dream could not be achieved, but considering my father's abilities, it might be possible. The Hyeolcheondoma calls me a sleeping dragon, but the real sleeping dragon may not have awakened yet.…….
I felt like I wanted to lash out at my father, but I held back for now because if I did that, this good place today might be ruined. There will be plenty of opportunities to find out later..
“All right. I'll take care of that problem..”
“how?”
“Since I am intertwined with the Pungcheon religious leader on a human level, I will resolve it on a human level..”
“Humanly? It's the most difficult way?”
“Instead, it will have the best effect. Don't worry, I won't be arrogant about knowing other people's minds. I will not be greedy to win someone else's heart, and I will never trust you..”
It was only half the truth. I don't want to live a life like this. What is the point of becoming a Heavenly Demon while doubting everyone??
I may not know all people's hearts, but I will try to understand them. I may not be able to win all people's hearts, but I will at least gain hearts that will not treat each other with lies and hypocrisy, and I will still believe those who I trust..
“Please leave the work of Pungcheon Church to me. I'll handle it well.”
My father nodded and stood up..
“I had a good meal. Come play baduk next month..”
“yes You will need to grind the stone well.!”
When my father held out his hand, one of the two sets of robes he had left next to me flew away..
Carrying it, my father went down to the first floor..
Rather than buying the uniform together, rather than calculating it, I was more impressed by the sight of him taking the uniform himself without telling me..
And the unexpected appearance of the father was completed by Cho Chun-bae..
As my father passed by, Jo Chun-bae, who was standing next to the cash register, bowed deeply enough that his waist touched the floor and greeted him..
“It was an honor to be able to serve you..”
My father, who was just about to leave, stopped..
“It tasted okay.”
The father went out, leaving behind Jo Chun-bae, who was so surprised and moved that he stood gasping..
Cho Chun-bae, who was dazed, shouted belatedly..
“yes thank you! Please stop by again next time!”
My father was already walking far away..
Only then did Cho Chun-bae, who was relieved of his tension, sit down with a long sigh of relief..
He took out the liquor he had hidden under the counter and took a gulp. He didn't drink alcohol while doing business unless it was something serious, but today he went beyond something serious..
I asked him while leaning on the railing on this floor..
“How do you feel??”
“I don't want to die anymore. Even if I am reborn, I will live as the owner of a pungryu bar..”
“If you are reborn, you must live as a martial arts hero..”
“I don't like it. I am satisfied with this life, watching over someone like Confucius by my side. Serving delicious food is enough..”
“You can become a master and live a life like this, right??”
“Then you will be even more unhappy. Even though I'm an expert, I have to endure it, right??”
“okay.”
While watching the rare scene of Jo Chun-bae drinking, I looked outside the bar. In the distance, I could see my father’s back slowly walking among the people. Who knows? That he had just passed by the Heavenly Demon.
Before I returned, I didn't see much..
The back of my father, Jo Chun-bae smiling happily with a red face, and those people walking down the street busy going somewhere. I didn't look. I didn't look at their eyes or mouths to see how they lived their lives. Because I didn't look closely, I didn't know, and because I didn't know, I didn't win..
Yes, I didn't lose to Hwamugi. I lost my life. To my indifferent life.
“Confucius, would you like some more drink??”
Cho Chun-bae asked from down there..
“no. I have people I need to see today..”
After leaving the pub, I walked the same path my father walked and returned to the school..
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