fire and ice (4)
On the day we decided to go to the imperial palace, there was a small meeting.
“Are we going again? also?”
“The situation is like this, there is nothing we can do. “But I can’t send you away.”
“In times like this, you should send us.”
“Just looking at the faces of the people gathered in the imperial palace, I shouldn’t let you go. “I don’t know if you guys go together too.”
“that… … .”
“yes? I don’t have one, so it’s not possible without you too, right? That’s why I’m only taking a few people with me.”
“If this continues, the castle will collapse before we even fight the three religions.”
“Is that possible?”
Yeon Ho-jeong’s confidence was not without foundation.
Although he had an excellent eye for people, in reality, just looking at the movements of the leaders within the castle, the possibility of a rebellion was close to zero.
The current Black Emperor’s gathering power was better than that of the Murim Alliance. Yeon Ho-jeong was the successor directly recognized by Yang Cheon, had outstanding abilities, and was also the best in the central region.
Rather, if someone tries to lead a rebellion in Heukje Castle, he or she will become the enemy of the entire central plain. In addition, the Five Great Gods were also receiving praise from the warriors of Heukje Castle for their superior handling of tasks as well as their military power.
Even without Yeonhojeong, the presence of Black and White Emperor casts a huge shadow over the entire castle, so even without him, there was no way Black Emperor Castle would not run well. Heukjesung was an organization that was already on its own path of growth.
Moreover, Yeon Ho-jeong had another talented person to manage Heukje Castle.
Mukbi sighed.
“No matter what, it’s not good if the leader keeps leaving the office.”
“There is no choice.”
“is it so. “I guess there’s nothing we can do.”
So Jeong-gwang, who was secretly watching, opened his mouth.
“Now that it has come to this, Lord Mook is also going with Lord Seong.”
Mukbi blinked.
“I?”
“yes. “Everyone would want to be with the Lord of the City, but to put it bluntly, the only people who can be of help to the Lord of the City are Kidang Mo and Kidang Sima.”
Kang Ryang and Jin Yang’s martial arts skills were on par with those of the masters of the Daemun Sect, and Su Jeong-gwang was also in complete control of Heukje Castle with his outstanding brain.
However, even if an actual battle broke out among those three, they would only gain one more power. Although they have great skills, it is difficult to show skills that can change the situation in a place where non-geuksu are prevalent.
However, Mo Fei and Sima Xuan were different.
Mukbi’s archery skills are said to be the best in the world. The martial art of archery itself is more dangerous than any other martial art. With archery of that level, you can change the situation of the battle depending on how you use it.
The same goes for Sima Hyeon. His hiding skills were so great that even martial arts fighters had to be nervous. In a situation where the enemy’s movements are not immediately known, Mo Fei and Sima Xuan are the perfect talents to be deployed to the front line.
“Meanwhile, Sima Xinjiang is teaching the assassins under his command. “We need more time.”
Sima Xuan nodded.
“Of course.”
“Look at that. “I only have the Muk kidney.”
Mukbi scratched his head.
“I have work to do too.”
“You just have to share it. “Hasn’t it been a long time since you’ve pulled the strings of your bow with words other than your own?”
It was a difficult statement to refute. Mukbi, who was so busy managing Heukje Castle, couldn’t even practice properly for over twenty days.
“Among our five masters, the martial arts of the Muk Goddess is the best. You shouldn’t let those skills get rusty. “Please take this opportunity to go out into the world with the Holy Lord and come back growing stronger.”
Mukbi sighed and said.
“No one knows whether he will come back or call you too.”
“No, we won’t be moving for a while. Is that right, Lord Seong?”
Yeon Ho-jeong nodded to So Jeong-gwang’s question.
“If there is a conflict with the enemy, the first conflict will inevitably occur in the north. As this is the first time, there will probably be a fierce battle. It makes no sense to miss that fierce battle in the Murim Alliance. “They will make the first move.”
“If the Murim Alliance deploys a strong force, the Black Emperor must prepare for any unexpected situation behind the scenes. Of course we can’t move.”
“yes.”
Mukbi cleared his throat and looked at Yeonhojeong.
“Can I follow you?”
Yeon Ho-jeong frowned.
“When did you not come when I told you not to come? And Jeong Gwang is right. Your archery skills can steal Seongcheon’s attention. “If you go with us, we will be even more confident.”
“Then I can’t help it. “I will help you.”
“Look at this guy saying this. Hey, man. It’s not like I’m helping, it’s natural. What do you mean? “This is your fight too.”
Mukbi turned his head and muttered.
“That’s what it says.”
Although he was speaking grumblingly, So Jeong-gwang could see the excitement on Muk-bi’s face.
‘I guess so.’
So Jeong-gwang thought that Muk-bi had some feelings for Yeon Ho-jeong.
But what is greater than love is love.
In Su Jeong-gwang’s opinion, Mo Fei’s desire to win surpassed that of the other five great leaders. She just doesn’t realize it herself.
Yeon Ho-jeong has always had a tough fight, and of course the people with him have a hard time as well.
Mukbi always remembered that past. Although she was not ten or twenty years ago, the days when she and Yeon Ho-jeong scolded Kang-ho and fought against the enemy were very impressive to her.
I went through a turbulent time when I didn’t know the world, so how intense was that experience? Her human charm is also attractive, but Mukbi may think of Yeonhojeong as meaningful because they went through difficult times together.
Yeon Ho-jeong said to So Jeong-gwang.
“I am sorry. “We should be flying together, but we keep going outside.”
“The situation is like this, there is nothing we can do. And flying isn’t something that can only happen when we’re together. “As long as we trust each other, all we have to do is do our best in our respective areas.”
“Mukbi, did you see it? “This is how you speak beautifully.”
Mukbi shrugged his shoulders.
“There are so many things I want without saying it nicely.”
“I am the lord of the castle, man.”
“You didn’t like people who used their positions to pressure you, right?”
“Not a word.”
“Why should I lose?”
“Did you really eat something wrong?”
“Not at all.”
Mukbi was smiling brightly.
Although she is exceptionally talented in many fields and is good at administrative work, she was originally a warrior who ran around the mountains and practiced archery. She couldn’t help but be excited to be playing Kangho after such a long time.
Yeon Ho-jeong, who was losing his appetite, suddenly looked at Jin Yang.
Jinyang crossed his arms in silence. Her thighs were so thick that he couldn’t cross her legs, but her uncomfortable feelings were clearly evident in the way she placed one leg over her knee.
“Why are you doing that again?”
Jinyang was honest unlike anyone else.
“Take me with you too.”
“hate.”
Yeonho was also honest. So Jinyang’s expression immediately became distorted.
“Didn’t you hear what Jeong Gwang said? “You stay here.”
“I can get rid of all the people who aren’t worthy of being the leader, right? “It will be easier if you take me with you.”
“I need to help Jeong Gwang from the side, where are you going? “I’m going to stay silent.”
“Speaking of which, if you’re taking my sister, why aren’t you taking me? “If you can take one person, doesn’t that mean you can also take two or three people?”
“I’m taking one person with me because one person is enough. But since when are you my sister? “Aren’t we similar in age?”
“If you make a mistake, you will be intercepted from a hundred yards away, but it looks like you won’t be able to hear your sister’s voice. “Anyway, take me too.”
Yeon Ho-jeong frowned.
“Why is this happening all of a sudden? “Someone who should know.”
“The captain doesn’t really do this.”
“what?”
“It was a good lesson hanging out with that guy, but honestly, when he left us alone and went to Cheonghae, he did something. “I stayed in the Murim Alliance and only practiced martial arts until I finished my work and came back.”
“… … hmm.”
“Well, I understand if you’re a little dissatisfied. But are you saying that I still have to do my work after coming all the way here? As you may know, I am a guy who is more accustomed to punching than to the head, and I am more accustomed to cutting with a knife than punching.”
“Your head isn’t bad either… … .”
“No matter what, I am different from Jeong Gwang. That guy is really smart and has a different personality, so everything is fine with him, but I’m not. If you promise to grow together, you should literally give them a chance to grow together. Are you going to go against what the captain said?”
This is a somewhat far-fetched statement.
But Yeonho-jeong had no choice but to become serious now.
Jinyang was speaking from the heart now. It wasn’t a child who didn’t know anything throwing a tantrum.
In reality, Jinyang’s talent was no less than that of Mukbi. Although he was not only a martial artist, he was also a person with exceptional talent in many fields.
It’s just that his personality was not able to utilize his talent. If Jinyang’s personality were a little more gentle, even if he started studying now, he would be able to accumulate enough knowledge to pass the exam within five years.
In the end, what matters is personality and inclination.
Considering Jinyang’s personality, I thought that he must have endured a lot. In fact, even in the past when he was called a magic swordsman, he was good at taking the lead and incinerating enemies with splendid martial arts, but he was not the type to plan a plan or be patient behind the scenes.
You can do it. However, if it kills one’s ability and self-respect, then as a leader, I cannot just tell them to endure it.
Yeon Ho-jeong, who was quietly looking at Jin Yang, nodded.
“good night. “You go too.”
A smile spreads across his large face, but his expression hardens as if he is embarrassed, he clears his throat, and turns his head away.
“It will happen a long time ago.”
“If you don’t cut it properly, we send it back.”
“Don’t worry about that. “I’m confident in cutting a knife.”
The voice rose. It meant he was excited.
So Jeong-gwang said while looking at Yeon Ho-jeong, who was laughing.
“If this happens, you take Kang’s kidney too.”
Kang-ryang, who had been just eating his mouth for no reason, looked at So Jeong-gwang in surprise.
“me too?”
“ok.”
“Why all of a sudden?”
“no?”
“No, what… … “It’s not that I don’t like it.”
Kang Ryang had a hard time with So Jeong-gwang without knowing why.
Su Zhenggwang looked at Sima Xuan.
“Sama Xinjiang is not allowed.”
Sima Xuan shrugged his shoulders.
“I don’t even want to go. Our kids have just started to bloom, but where are they going? You have to watch over me until I do my part. And there was more work that the captain ordered me to do than I thought.”
“You get paid a lot, right?”
“Isn’t that something to say considering the money I brought? Well, it was a nice gift.”
So Jeong-gwang smiled and said to Yeon Ho-jeong.
“Please take all three of you.”
“What about the rest?”
“I will take care of everything.”
“it’s hard. No, it’s impossible. Considering your training time, you won’t be able to sleep even half an hour a day.”
“That’s why it’s better. “I’m planning to try my hand at subordinates.”
“A subordinate?”
“Currently, power in Heukje Castle is too concentrated at the top. The Xinjiangwon (神將院) and the Presbyterian Center are involved in almost everything. “I plan to do my best to resolve this imbalance.”
“Would you like to leave it to trustworthy people?”
“That’s right.”
“Wouldn’t it be difficult?”
“The people fighting on the field will have a harder time than me.”
Yeon Ho-jeong looked at Muk-bi, Jin-yang, and Kang-ryang.
Mukbi was smiling, Jinyang was clearing his throat, and Kangryang was scratching his head.
Two swords and a bow.
Yeon Ho-jeong stood up.
“We accept the military’s opinion. “I’ll be leaving in three days, so make sure to hand over the information properly.”
