Episode 73. Fairness is like a blade2014.05.13.
The next morning, Sonbin came down to the restaurant feeling not very refreshed.
This was because I had trouble sleeping thinking about Suyeon Sojeo, and there was no suitable empty space nearby to practice.
Moreover, perhaps because the accommodation was located in the center of the city, noises of chatter and music could be heard all night long.
The other members of the Hoyeon military official also looked tired, but their expressions were bright and cheerful. Perhaps it was due to the excitement of male prostitution in a fancy city and the anticipation of Yongbong branch.
After exchanging light greetings with the group, Sonbin sat down and started eating. Perhaps because it is a commercial logistics city rich in supplies, the food was quite diverse and tasty.
The group, feeling good after satisfying their hunger, talked about various things while eating, but the most talked about topic was the hugging incident that happened last night.
And Sonbin confirmed that not returning to the banquet hall yesterday was an excellent choice.
“Well, it wasn’t even a fuss.”
Jeok Se-ho said while holding a teacup.
“All the ladies at the banquet hall were curious about Prince Sun. Until then, So Eun Pyo Guk’s behavior was a hot topic, but Prince Sun changed everything in an instant. haha.”
Sonbin smiled bitterly.
“But… … .”
Jeok Se-ho’s voice lowered.
“Do you have any help with Confucius Namgung-cheol?”
‘Namgoongcheol?’
Although it was my first time hearing this name, the image of a young man came to mind reflexively. He is the young man from the Namgung family whom I met at Hwanghakru, with sharp eyes.
“As for the Confucius of the Nangong family, there was a small dispute, although it was not something that could be called a favor.”
“Is that so? Hmm.”
“Why, brother?”
Jeok Se-hwa asks from the side instead of Son Bin.
“Yesterday, the Prince of the Nangong family spoke openly and harshly about Prince Su and Prince Sun.”
“A bad blanket? which?”
Jeok Se-ho frowned at Jeok Se-hwa’s question.
“I have no intention of putting such bad words out of my mouth. But it was something that would make anyone who heard it angry.”
Jeok Se-ho described it as just an insult, but it was actually a quite serious, blatant, and crude insult. To the point where he even frowned at other people listening.
“Thanks to this, the atmosphere in the banquet hall was ruined. Confucius Namgungcheol of the Namgung family said that he was Anhamuin, and it was indeed as rumored.”
“Then maybe they come here?”
Jeok Se-hwa said:
Namchang is the master bedroom of the Namgung family. If you are vengeful enough to spew out blatant evil, it is not difficult to come here.
“no. “You won’t be able to do that.”
Jeok Se-ho smiled bitterly.
“Thankfully, we didn’t have a chance to reveal that we were Prince Sun’s party. Fortunately, no one seemed to remember that Prince Sun came with us.”
Jeok Se-hwa nodded. Jeok Se-ho is not so thoughtless that he reveals that the Confucius of the Namgung family is in the same group as he is speaking evilly.
Moreover, even to her, Sonbin looks ordinary. Among the glamorous and shining young people gathered by her later exponents, she would seem to be completely unnoticed.
“is it so? That’s a good thing. In any case, Prince Sun must be careful for the time being.”
Jeok Se-hwa smiled while looking at Son Bin.
“This is Zhuge Hui of the Zhuge family and Namgung Cheol of the Namgung family. Do you think it would be a bit difficult to deal with? But you have to go through that level of hardship to get a beautiful woman. “Isn’t that right?”
Sonbin smiled bitterly, thinking that somehow the enemy had become more talkative. It seems that she is very happy about this situation.
“But who was that beautiful Soger? If you look at the fact that he came with Jegal Sega, maybe… … .”
“huh? “You didn’t know yet?”
Jeok Se-ho said. Sehwag looked at her brother with a puzzled expression. Jeok Se-ho spoke as if nothing had happened while holding a teacup.
“They say she’s a swordsman goddess. “That soger.”
“yes?”
Jeok Se-hwa looked blank for a moment. Se-ho, the enemy, smiled while seeing her younger sister like that.
“Pageum goddess. “This is the Pagom priestess, whose name is not known to any recluse, who brought down all of Kangho’s prominent later exponents and instantly saw through even the famous seasons.”
“no way… … .”
“If you don’t believe me, go to the Zhuge family and ask.”
Although he said it as if nothing had happened, Jeok Se-ho’s eyes were smiling as he enjoyed his younger brother’s embarrassed reaction. Seeing her embarrassed like this was quite rare.
“Now that I think about it, didn’t you say you really wanted to meet me sometime? Pagom goddess. “It’s good, I saw you yesterday.”
“Pageum… … A priestess? “Is this the girl from the sword?”
Jeok Se-hwa could not hide his embarrassed expression. And without realizing it, she turned her head and looked at her son-bin.
Sonbin secretly avoided her gaze and quietly brought the teacup to his mouth.
sniffling.
In the silence, the sound of Sonbin sipping tea rang softly.
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Jeok Se-hwa’s words about having to be careful for the time being were by no means a joke.
Sonbin tried to just do it, but Jeok Se-hwa was seriously worried about Sonbin. Jeok Se-ho was also cautious.
“The opponent is so bad. Not all of the five major families are like that, but Namgungcheol is famous for his carelessness and poor quality of thinking. What’s worse is that there are people who protect Namgoong-cheol and even secretly encourage him. “I don’t know what the famous and famous family is thinking.”
“High martial arts skills do not necessarily mean you have a great personality. There are many people who think that suppressing with force is the essence of domination and the most efficient method. Especially if you are a martial artist.”
Jeok Se-ho said. And then, as if something suddenly occurred to him, he said it to Jeok Se-hwa.
“Isn’t Confucius Zhuge Hui still okay? “There are no particularly bad rumors.”
“Brother. “That person’s nickname is Nakhwa Yusu.”
“Nakhwa stream?”
“It’s a sarcastic comment that more than one flower fell after touching this woman. Maybe it’s because of her good looks and family background, but rumors about her never end. “Yet she says it will be different for her, and it is truly pitiful that there are more than one woman who comes and fails.”
“Hmm, is that so? Actually, there are some men who actually brag about that.”
What men see and what women see are different.
“What is clear is that neither of them are people whose noble character can be expected. “It would be better to be extra careful for now.”
Jeok Se-hwa turned his head towards Son Bin.
“sorry. “I suggested this as a way to return the favor, but I had no idea it would turn out like this.”
She bowed her head towards Sonbin. Her apology was sincere. Sonbin shook her head.
“no. “On the contrary, I am sorry for causing such trouble because of me.”
Jeok Se-hwa smiled.
“you’re welcome. “As a mid-sized military officer, I am quite used to this kind of behavior.”
The life of a small or medium-sized military officer is not easy. This is especially true in martial arts, where the logic of power is considered legitimate.
The good news was that it had nothing to do with the Hyeokryeon family.
“So, I’m sorry, but it would be better for Prince Sun not to go to Tengwang Pavilion for the time being.”
“Ah, but… … .”
“Do not worry.”
Jeok Se-hwa smiled.
“When the Magistrate Magistrate comes, I will definitely tell you. “He’s someone I’ve always wanted to meet.”
“thank you.”
Sonbin bowed to her. She also lightly reciprocated her enemy Sehwa.
“It may be frustrating, but let’s observe the situation for a while. If something else happens, Confucius’s story will soon be forgotten.”
Jeok Se-hwa said:
“It probably won’t take long. “The Yongbong Branch is a place where accidents never end.”
The point about enemy secession was correct.
With such a group of energetic young martial artists, people whose pride was soaring through the sky, there was no way an accident wouldn’t happen.
And the accident came surprisingly early and in a completely unexpected way.
* * *
A banquet continued that night at Tengwang Pavilion.
The banquet hall, which was heating up with the laughter and music of young late-stage exponents, cooled down with a single groan.
pop.
“Ugh.”
At the same time as the warrior guarding the entrance rolled around inside the banquet hall, a group of young warriors entered the banquet hall.
Jerk, jerk.
With their appearance, the young people’s laughter and chatter began to subside, and soon even the music stopped.
“Ugh.”
The fallen warrior was unable to come to his senses and was groaning. A young warrior who had just entered said mockingly.
“Why is the atmosphere like this? “It’s a place where young dragons from all over the world gather, so shouldn’t we have more fun?”
The young man spoke loudly as if showing pride. However, people’s attention was directed not to the young man speaking but to the people standing behind him.
This is because the military uniform with the large red dragon on it belonged to the ‘Yunnan Blood Dragon Gate’.
“Blood Dragon Gate?”
“Why are they… … .”
The young men were whispering. And as if in response, a middle-aged warrior stepped in front of them.
“Are you people from the Blood Dragon Gate?”
He was the servant of the Namgung family in charge of this place.
Even if it was a responsibility, it was just a matter of stopping young people from fighting. Even before the warriors of the Blood Dragon Gate entered.
“Yes.”
One of the warriors spoke in a low voice. Even though he is young, his eyes are scary enough to be scary.
“This is where the participants of the Yongbong branch gather. You guys… … .”
“Isn’t the Gangnam Yongbong branch where anyone can participate if they have a letter of recommendation from the clan?”
The middle-aged warrior frowned. No matter how you looked at him, he seemed like a young man, and he was behaving like it was normal.
“Or does this mean that our Blood Dragon Clan will not be recognized as a sect?”
The young man’s eyes shine eerily again.
“You are right.”
The middle-aged warrior was also not easy. He said, subconsciously lifting his spirits.
“However, I have not received any communication regarding participation in the Blood Dragon Gate. “Even if your participation is legitimate, we cannot allow you to attend today.”
The middle-aged warrior rolled his eyes and said. As the young man said, anyone can participate in the Yongbong Branch, but the Blood Dragon Gate has never participated even once.
Moreover, it is not persuasive to say that they are just attending a banquet while giving off such a bloody atmosphere.
“joy.”
The young warrior of the Blood Dragon Gate snorted.
“What a cowardly excuse. Are you going to wait for Sega’s permission each time you swing your sword?”
The young man’s insults were blatant. The middle-aged warrior’s face became cold.
“But today, we’ll just go back like this. But there is work to do before that.”
The middle-aged warrior frowned.
“to do? It is clear that attendance will not be permitted… … .”
“Not me.”
The warrior of the Blood Dragon Gate turned his gaze.
“It’s his job.”
The person his eyes were focused on was the young martial artist who first entered the banquet hall and raised his voice. Unlike them, the young man, who was not wearing the uniform of the Blood Dragon Gate, raised his voice again.
“Namgoongcheol! I know you are here! Where are you, Namgung-cheol?”
He shouted to the young people filling the banquet hall. The people’s eyes all turned to Namgung Cheol, the Confucius of the Namgung family, and the young man also made eye contact with Namgung Cheol.
Sigh.
The young man laughed.
“It’s still the same, Namgung-cheol. In the meantime, is he with a new woman by his side? In a way, it’s amazing. “Not even a dog in heat would do that.”
“what?”
Namgung-cheol’s eyebrows furrow at the sudden verbal abuse. The girls next to her were also insulted, so her face instantly turned cold.
“Who the hell are you… … .”
“Don’t you remember? Well, there’s no way I’ll ever remember that head. “I’ve probably never even read a book.”
“You bastard!”
Namgung-cheol got up in anger. But the young man didn’t care.
“I am Geumsa-ryul of Geumgeommun.”
“Geumgeommun?”
Namgungcheol frowned. She thinks she heard it, but doesn’t remember it. But she also remembered someone’s name.
“If it’s the Golden Sword Gate, it’s Sapa in Hunan Province… … .”
Someone muttered. A young man who identified himself as Geum Sa-ryul looked straight at Namgung-cheol and said.
“Yeah, I don’t care what you call it. but.”
Wow.
The young man gritted his teeth.
“No one has the right to tarnish my sister’s blue and white colors and drive her to death. “To you, Namgoongcheol!”
“younger sister?”
Namgoongcheol, who was frowning, suddenly remembered someone. The appearance of a young lady who was very similar to the angry young man in front of me.
“Ah, that girl from Hunan Province.”
Namgung-cheol said with a sigh. A spark sparkles in Geum Sa-ryul’s eyes. The other girls who were watching also frowned.
“What, were you my brother? Then why didn’t you take better care of your little brother? “It was you who attacked me first.”
“Hey, this guy… … .”
Geum Sa-ryul was unable to continue speaking due to anger. It was the moment when his trembling hand touched his sword.
“stop.”
A low voice stopped his hand. He was a young warrior of the Blood Dragon clan.
“I can’t allow more than that.”
Geum Sa-ryul gritted his teeth. He wanted to pull out his sword right now.
But he had to take his hand off the sword. Because now was not the time. And soon, that time will be waiting.
“Show up for preliminary selection.”
Geum Sa-ryul gritted her teeth and said to Namgung-cheol.
The preliminary selection is the first dance of the Yongbong branch. Only a few who passed this preliminary selection were able to obtain the qualifications to participate in the official competition.
“I will be waiting.”
“why me?”
Namgung-cheol laughed and said mockingly.
“Don’t you know? The five major factions and the four major political factions have the right to participate in the formal dance immediately without preliminary selection. “Only trash like you participate in preliminary selection.”
“This guy… … .”
The moment Geumsa-ryul was about to get angry again, the voice of the Blood Dragon Gate warrior rang out again.
“Does that mean you’re afraid?”
The voice was directed at Namgung-cheol. She asked Namgung-cheol as if he was dumbfounded.
“what?”
“Or are you scared? “Are you afraid that it will turn out that your skills are nothing short of rubbish?”
thud!
Namgung-cheol slammed the table. The large table makes a heavy sound and the dishes scream sharply.
“Make sure you speak carefully. As for you… … .”
“The warrior of the Blood Dragon Gate never avoids a challenge under any circumstances. “They say the Namgung family claims to be the Sword King, but it seems they were just cowards who only knew how to hide behind the power of the Sega family.”
“This gnome!”
The person who shouted was a middle-aged military officer of the Namgung family. Hearing his words insulting the family, the middle-aged warrior immediately drew his sword. No, he tried to do that.
Okay.
However, his sword could not get out of its sheath. This is because the sword of the Blood Dragon Gate warrior was already aimed at his own neck.
The razor-blue blade was touching his skin.
“If you pull out your sword now, this place will become a sea of blood. “Do you want that?”
‘Oh my god.’
The middle-aged warrior could not answer. This is because I couldn’t even sense that the warrior’s sword had moved.
But before he knew it, a blue blade was placed on his neck. In fact, if he just lifts his hand, his head will fall off.
“If you want to prove yourself, come out for reserve selection. Then everything ends.”
Sreung.
The warrior of the Blood Dragon Gate raised his sword. Then he winked at Geum Sa-yul and turned around. Geumsa-ryul also followed in their footsteps.
Jerk, jerk.
“for a moment!”
A middle-aged military officer of the Namgung family stopped them.
“Ji, now the Blood Dragon Gate… … Are you saying you are going to be hostile to the Namgung family?”
“hostility?”
The warrior of the Blood Dragon Gate chuckled.
“All deaths are equal before one sword. Whether it is you who call yourself a political faction, or those who you despise as a faction. So I just want fairness.”
he said
“Absolute and merciless like a sword.”
With those words, they left the banquet hall. What was left behind was a messed up atmosphere that could no longer be called a banquet hall.
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