Episode 230
Return of the King (5)
“What?!”
The group looked at Yeon Ho-jeong with startled eyes.
Yeon Ho-jeong was calm. Of course, this kind of reaction was expected.
Full Sang frowned.
“He is the successor to Guicheolgeommun… Did that monkey guess correctly then?”
“exactly.”
“Why on earth?”
Yeon Ho-jeong quenched his thirst with alcohol. The alcohol went down really well today.
“Because he is a good talent.”
“But it’s a black sword?”
“There are many decent people in the dark island.”
“Well… I guess that’s the way it should be.”
Full-sang asked in a shaky voice.
“If you are the successor of Guicheolgeommun, your desire for revenge against Tuwang Yangcheon and Mukryongbu must be extreme, right?”
“exactly.”
“Are you really planning to use that young man to attract the attention of the Ink Dragon Club?”
“I wasn’t really planning on doing that, but after hearing it, it doesn’t seem like it would be that bad. “I’ll consider it, assuming he agrees.”
“Well, I didn’t really mean it that way. Anyway, now that I look at it, it looks like he’s sincerely planning to recruit him as an ally.”
“To be exact, I wanted to make you my person, not a member of our group.”
“Load?”
“friend.”
Full Sang burst into laughter.
“I feel it sometimes, but I really don’t know. No matter how good the person is, there’s no need to mention the latter’s index of the dark island…”
“I’m sorry for not telling you in advance.”
“That’s it. It’s not like I don’t know your personality. “But there is something important.”
“Please speak.”
“Let’s say I return with him. Is he really trustworthy? “Are you sure it’s okay if I take you into the Murim Alliance?”
Yeon Ho-jeong spoke in a calm tone.
“Gwicheolgeommun is one of the most prestigious gates in Heukdo. Although it is said to be a black sword, it is a clan that knows formality and law enough to be called the Bangpa of noblemen for generations. So there were many enemies even within the same Black Island.”
“I know that. What I meant to say is that, even if we are, that person called Gangryang may not be okay. And if you have a different mindset even just once, the situation will escalate too much.”
“Even though he is very clumsy, he knows his way.”
“Listen and do not misunderstand. “I trust the practitioner’s insight, but people can change at any time.”
In most cases, I wouldn’t say something like this. To that extent, the character Kang Ryang was like a bomb to the group.
Probably everyone in the group wanted to say this. Knowing that, Moon Geun-sang came forward as the representative.
Yeon Ho-jeong said calmly.
“Trust me.”
Paeyul started laughing without even realizing it.
Full-sang quenched his appetite.
“Why are you doing this, senior?”
“You’re using a special move, right?”
“yes?”
“It means that you ask me to trust you, so what can I do? “That guy is not a fool like you and he wants me to trust him, so I have to trust him.”
It was a truly simple and clean answer.
Full Sang frowned.
“I’m not that idiot.”
“Are you confronting me?”
“You’re not confronting me, are you? That’s just it. “You’re so dismissive of people.”
“If you don’t like it, we can fight at any time. “I do not recognize anyone who has not proven his martial arts skills.”
“It’s okay.”
Full-sang trembled as if he was fed up.
Paeyul asked Yeon Hojeong.
“Is he a useful guy?”
“That’s right.”
“How about cutting?”
“It’s inexperienced, but if you just look at the potential for development, it will be comparable to Tang Sang-ah’s military.”
“Hoo.”
Satisfaction appeared on Paeyul’s face.
“It would be nice to try stabbing later.”
Yeon Ho-jeong smiled.
“You will be satisfied.”
“Okay, I agree.”
Tang Sang-ah cautiously opened her mouth.
“If you take him to Meng, do you plan on simply having him as a companion? Or are you planning to recruit him to the Mortal Army?”
“I haven’t thought about it yet. However, although he is inexperienced, he is not lacking in skill as he is the successor to the Black Sword First Swordsman. “If that much power drops, people’s attention will be focused sooner or later.”
“As expected, it would be better to recruit him.”
“I think so.”
Tang Sang-ah, who was lost in thought for a moment, nodded.
“I also agree. In fact, it’s funny that I don’t think I can do it. “The only thing I’m worried about is this mission. I’m sure the commander will take care of that, right?”
“Of course.”
“Okay, fine then.”
Now there was only one person left.
Everyone’s eyes turned to Zhuge Zhen.
Zhuge Zhen, who was calmly sipping tea, closed his eyes in embarrassment when attention was focused on him.
“Why do you guys look at me like that?”
Full Sang cleared his throat.
“Do you agree?”
“You’re the guy who won’t take me if you say you can’t agree, right?”
Yeon Ho-jeong shook his head resolutely.
“He’s the guy I want to make my own, but I don’t plan on taking him with me, even if it means causing trouble to those around me.”
“But I will bring you someday.”
“Yes, someday.”
“Look. So what would be the point of opposing it now? “If you decide to take me with you, you should do so.”
“Are you sure you’ll be okay?”
Zhuge Yan snorted.
“Is it okay based on common sense? Before I trust you, he is the heir to the prestigious Black Island clan. No matter how good a person he is, there is no way he will be good because the path he took was different. “There will be quite a bit of conflict, more or less.”
“I guess so.”
“What I know is that you are not quick to believe that you are white, and you are not carelessly neglectful of someone who is black. In the end, it means seeing people. However, you cannot know what happens to people, so if you are going to take them with you, take full responsibility.”
“thanks.”
“It’s dog shit, you b*stard.”
Full-sang quenched his appetite.
“Well, it was decided sooner than expected. After all, the trainee is the leader of the working group, so you may understand it later, but now it is ridiculous to criticize every single thing you are doing.”
“It’s not something you can do arbitrarily just because you’re a working-level leader. “That’s why I called them all.”
“Sniff! You’re laughing. Then, please tell me in advance.”
“You have no shame.”
“That’s it. “You must have been so busy anyway.”
He got up from his seat.
“Let’s move on quickly. “I have to go to the Mukryongbu soon, and I want to rest while I can.”
“Sure.”
So one by one, the group stood up from their seats.
But Yeon Ho-jeong and Zhuge Yan did not wake up. The two people were looking at each other with somewhat heavy eyes.
After a while.
“sorry.”
“You don’t know?”
“okay.”
Zhuge Zhenyan chuckled.
“If you really live like that, you’ll get stabbed in the back one day.”
“My back hurts sometimes too.”
“It’s no joke.”
“know.”
She sighed and scratched her head.
“I felt it when I brought him here, but he still became a child.”
“okay?”
“ok. He was from Heukdo, was born in the middle of nowhere, and was very cautious about coming with someone he had never met before. I know how to keep good deeds and be considerate. “People have a naive side.”
Yeon Ho-jeong smiled.
“Yeah, that kind of guy.”
Jegal Zhen, who was looking at Yeon Ho-jeong, suddenly asked.
“You talk like you know everything?”
“I know enough to know.”
“It’s probably not someone I’ve seen before.”
Yeon Ho-jeong just smiled. There was nothing else to say.
Zhuge Yan shook his head.
“I’ll be honest. I don’t think he’ll cause much trouble. So do you. But problems can arise from unexpected places.”
“Moyong-gun.”
“that’s right.”
Zhuge Zhen’s face became blurred.
“He is someone who is looking out for his own interests even though he is here as the leader of a dangerous mission that could change the landscape of the Jungwon martial arts world. “Regardless of ambition or greed, we can’t help but acknowledge one ability.”
“yes.”
“What’s even creepier is that he’s targeting you.”
“And I’m targeting him too.”
“Yes, they are targeting each other. However, the moment you go with the successor of Guicheolgeommun, Moyonggun will try to bite you somehow.”
Yeon Ho-jeong shook his head.
“I won’t.”
“why?”
“Because you know that no good will come of provoking me any more.”
“Are you sure?”
“I’m sure. “I didn’t send Pae-yul to me for nothing.”
The reason he sent a warning by even announcing the existence of Mong-ui was to declare war on Moyong-gun and at the same time threaten him not to move hastily.
Mo Yong-gun will definitely notice. You shouldn’t provoke your partner anymore. This was not a question of whether to cross the line or not, but a question of whether or not to see blood.
“Besides, I am the head of the information department of the Mukryongbu. Since they even declared war, they are probably preparing to fight back. According to my guess, Prince Moyong will be tightly guarding Sega’s intelligence group.”
“Are you nervous?”
“I’m going to pretend it’s not, but I’m sure it is.”
Zhuge Yan smiled bitterly.
“Indeed, even though Zhuge Ce of the world was his flesh and blood, he did not even know how the game was going.”
“Because I didn’t decide to do it. “That’s natural.”
She got up from her seat.
“I need to get some rest too. “It was very difficult to come here while looking all around.”
“It was a lot of hard work.”
“If you know, buy a nice drink later.”
“whenever.”
“Jeong-ah.”
“okay.”
Zhuge Zhen’s eyes twinkled.
“We’re on the same side, right?”
Yeon Ho-jeong chuckled.
“You are the first friend in my life.”
“…Hi-Hi.”
“It was a bit coercive, though.”
“shut up.”
* * *
“…I hereby appoint the head of the intelligence department of the headquarters.”
It was a fairly solemn atmosphere.
It was a place where many leaders of the Mukryongbu watched. I couldn’t help but feel a sense of pressure.
Yeon Ho-jeong got down on one knee.
“I swear to the gods of heaven and earth that I will do my best in my duties.”
Yang Chen smiled in satisfaction.
“Get up.”
Yeon Ho-jeong stood up and looked up at Yang Cheon.
Yang Chen looked around and said.
“The appointment ceremony ended simply because the department was in disarray, but in fact, the status of the intelligence department in the newly reorganized headquarters is different from before.”
The deep voice exuded great dignity.
“He possesses the spirit of martial arts, has outstanding intelligence, and is as good at martial arts as anyone else. Although he is a talented person in both civil and martial arts, he is also a cautious person who steps forward to establish merit in order to prevent internal chaos.”
“….”
“I am not inferior to you in any respect in terms of talent, ability, and performance, so I hope that I will not destroy the discipline of wealth through unnecessary strife.”
It was a great favor.
Even though it was the appointment ceremony for the head of the intelligence department, there was no need to add such an explanation for him.
But Yangcheon did it, and the effect was truly amazing.
Most of the leaders gathered here pledged never to touch Yeonhojeong. Regardless of his ability, if he is someone whom the Buju loves so much, if he touches him wrongly, his head could be cut off.
Of course, not everyone thought that way.
“This concludes the appointment ceremony for the Director of Intelligence.”
All of the leadership knelt down and bowed their heads.
‘Now it’s the final step.’
The head of the intelligence department is in charge of all information within the Mukryongbu.
Since this is a place where you can see at a glance not only the military and financial power of the department, but also how far the department’s informants have spread, you will be able to obtain a large amount of information in a short period of time.
‘I need to get to work right away.’
At that time, Yang Cheon spoke.
“The head of the intelligence department should stay, and everyone else should retire.”
The leaders went to the Mukryongjeon.
Yeon Ho-jeong looked at Yang Cheon with puzzled eyes.
“Director of Intelligence.”
“Yes, sir.”
“Actually, I thought I would tell you three days ago, but I stopped. “I haven’t officially become the head of the intelligence department.”
“….”
“But since the appointment ceremony is over, I think I can tell you now. You’ll find out later anyway, but I don’t want to cause any confusion.”
“Please speak.”
Yang Chen’s face became serious.
“There is some kind of force helping the headquarters.”
“…?!”
“And they are outside the central area, not in the central area.”
“…who are they?”
“Have you ever heard of a group called a Buddhist cult?”
At that moment, Yeonhojeong’s eyes flashed.
