The night before the storm (1)
Daejeon was dark.
Lanterns were lit everywhere, but even those many lanterns could not drive out the darkness of Daejeon. Rather, it seemed to further highlight its unique dampness.
The swaying flower lanterns moved the shadows of gigantic stone statues erected here and there, unknown whether they were the devil or not.
Is that why? It seemed like invisible ghosts were constantly moving around to the left and right of Daejeon, guarding the interior.
Also, Daejeon was large.
It was enough to line up five hundred large men. The distance from the steps below the Taesa Temple to the main gate was quite long, and there was a red carpet spread on the floor.
It seemed like I would have to pay dozens of crowns of gold just for the price of the carpet. The quality of the carpet was the best of the best. It looked like a rare luxury item created by a master who would never be seen again, who devoted his entire life to it.
That wasn’t all.
The flower lanterns decorating Daejeon and the paintings on the walls of Daejeon, which were hard to see unless you looked closely, all looked extraordinary.
Except for the dark and eerie atmosphere, it seemed like it would be no problem to say that it was a space where the ruler of a country conducts government affairs.
And at the end of the war, at Taesa Temple, there was ‘him’.
“You evil god.”
Right at the foot of the stairs leading to the high royal temple, someone opened his mouth with all his might.
“I received a message from the Demon House of Fire, saying that the person who claimed to be the emperor of that continent has died.”
The person sitting in Taesa’s chair said nothing.
The shadow was particularly dark up to the middle of the temple, so the upper body was barely visible.
All people could confirm was that the owner of the royal palace was very large, that he was wearing an extravagant robe, and that he was wearing gold rings with jewels on all of the fingers of his right hand that were not resting on his chin.
“… … .”
The mouth of the man who had lost his mind opened again.
“So, I want answers.”
At that time, a voice was heard from Taesa.
“What answer?”
Grrrr!
The flames in those many lanterns wavered.
As the fire shook, the shadows of the stone statues danced even more violently. It was as if he was expressing joy in the voice of an evil god.
“Should we leave it like this, or should we move the army and station it in front of enemy territory…?” … .”
“The head of the house said that?”
Yayul Daegeuk, the Four-Eum Emperor, a man with five fighting spirit, hit his forehead on the carpet.
“That’s right.”
“This is truly troublesome.”
Although he said it was difficult to say, there was a hint of laughter in the voice of Taesa’s owner.
“It’s really embarrassing. “It’s hard to deal with a guy who is so strong but so foolish.”
“… … .”
“I told you not to act recklessly until I give you an order, but you can’t bear to ask me that question?”
“Is it okay for a small person to go and deliver the word of God in person?”
“For what?”
“… … .”
“After the unification of the three religions, even the powerful Lord Magi will be at your feet. “What are you so sorry about that you can just go that far?”
It was a distant voice. As I listened, I really felt as if the three religions would be unified as one tomorrow.
That wasn’t all. It was a sticky and languid voice, but at the same time, it was extremely clear. Once I heard it, it was so powerfully stuck in my head that I couldn’t forget it.
“I apologize.”
“Raise your head.”
Yayul Daegeuk slowly stood up.
For a moment he felt dazzled.
‘It is God.’
It seemed as if a halo was slowly forming behind the half-shadowed Taesa.
It was a sight I couldn’t believe even when I saw it. It didn’t seem like that, but in fact, Yayuldaegeuk could see a halo starting to form behind the Taesa.
The halo was never bright.
It was not a halo that was so bright that it was difficult to look at, but a comfortable light that spread softly. The halo, resembling the color of jade, embraced the shadowy Taesa and clearly revealed who the only person in the world was.
“Daegeuk.”
“yes.”
“I see that the emperor is not dead.”
The emperor isn’t dead? What does this mean?
“Even if the emperor of Tang Jin dies, the next and the next emperor will be born. Those barbaric and uneducated children of the continent call the ruler of the world the Emperor and the Son of Heaven. Perhaps, as long as any of those children survive, the title of emperor will not disappear.”
“… … .”
“It is a valley. Even though they are as insignificant and delicate as bugs, it is not right for people to dominate others. He can rule, but he cannot rule. Those children do not know that, so the title of emperor will not die until enlightenment is achieved.”
“It is only natural that shameless and lowly things do not know the existence of God. However, taking it for granted does not mean that the sin is forgiven. “The children of God, led by the small people, are always ready to enlighten the lowly people of the continent.”
“You are righteous, and you will be able to see the light of the new era by my side.”
“It’s just an endless honor.”
Yayul Daegeuk’s face was filled with ecstasy as he hit his forehead on the carpet again.
The face of the master, who was called the Four Eum Emperor and was the leader of the strange and powerful Four Kings, had such blind fanaticism.
“However, it is impossible to kill all children, even those who are insignificant and unscrupulous. In other words, death in this world is no different from escape. “Shouldn’t we show mercy to them so that they can awaken and walk in God’s land until the end of their lives as young servants who serve God?”
“If you know the mercy that God gives even to insignificant trifles, you will cherish them with regret for a long time.”
“That is why we must treat that continent carefully. “It’s always difficult to hold a fallen leaf without breaking it, and I don’t know how you feel about wanting to go to the continent right away and educate foolish children.”
“I just apologize again and again.”
“Aren’t you the children who worship God closest? “It is said that we live for God, but how can we be called God if we cannot understand your hearts?”
“… … !”
“If you truly believe in me and follow me, there will be no such thing as impatience, but people are imperfect, and even though they know the existence of God and serve Him, they end up with a ghost of doubt hanging in a corner of their hearts.”
“I apologize.”
“I may be strict with myself and my children, but I am not harsh. “Sooner or later, the path to enlightenment will be opened, so please become a guide for children who lack faith.”
“I will honor God’s command and do my best to ensure that there are no problems in the development of the Four Emotions.”
“good night. “I will contact Mark of Fire separately, so you can go back now.”
“I accept God’s command.”
Yayul Daegeuk got up from his seat, bowed as many as nine times, and then left Daejeon at a brisk pace.
“… … .”
The master of Taesa, who was left alone, opened his eyes.
Sigh.
There was a sound like a snake crawling all over Daejeon where no one was around.
A pair of eyes shining in the shadowy darkness were colored with a strange golden color.
It was bright and beautiful, but if you looked at it closely, it was so intimidating and brilliant that it reminded you of the spotted eyes of a tiger.
“God… … “It’s ridiculous.”
It was a completely different tone of voice than when I encountered Yayul Daegeuk a little while ago. The tone is the same, but the way he speaks exudes comfort.
“If God truly existed, why would He crawl into the body of a sinful person? In the end, people are just weak seeds who believe what they want to believe.”
If before he was like a madman who called himself a god, now he was like an old Kang Ho-in who had gone through many hardships.
I regret it, but the depth is enormous. It was a voice that felt infinitely dark and dark, but on the contrary, felt bright. There was a worldly voice there that was difficult to define with any one temperament.
“Do you have any flaws?”
Sreuk.
The man who appeared without any answer was a young man who had just completed his contract.
However, the young man’s mood was unusual. Although he had the appearance of a young man, his prayer had the easy-going attitude of an experienced person who was well past middle age.
“Bring the incense burner.”
After a while.
A young man named Jeokheum placed a golden incense burner with nine holes at the foot of the stairs.
“Sprinkle it.”
The young man took out a small pouch from his sleeve.
The young man opened his pocket, put his finger in it, picked up a strange powder, and sprinkled it into the hole of the incense burner.
Grrrrrrrrrrrrr!
For an instant, the burning turquoise flames beautifully colored Daejeon.
The flames rose so high that they seemed to reach the ceiling of the main hall. The dark light that illuminated every corner of Daejeon made the previously insidious Daejeon mysterious.
The man sitting in the royal palace spoke in a calm voice.
“Come out.”
Grumble! Grrrrrrrrrrrrr!
The huge flame continued to wriggle, and soon began to form a human shape.
Although he was huge, he was a very clear person. Even though the flames were constantly fluttering, the vivid senses and even the fluttering of clothes were reproduced.
A flaming turquoise youth appeared on the incense burner. Just looking at the delicate masterpiece created by fireworks was like a jaw-dropping miracle.
The owner of Taesa’s House spoke in a grumpy voice.
“Are you asking whether we are going to advance because you can’t stand it anymore?”
The fire youth said.
“I couldn’t help it.”
The flames were fluttering as if they were about to fly away at any moment, but the voice of the person who created the flames was low and heavy.
“The movements of the imperial palace are unusual. According to intelligence, Gwon Shin and Geom Seon have appeared in the imperial palace.”
“Since the emperor is dead, it is only natural for them to send powerful forces to block the north.”
“That’s not why. “If, as you say, the Emperor faked his own death, I am saying this because I think he could use it to deceive his enemies.”
“How are you planning to trick me?”
“We’ll have to march in and see the reaction first.”
“There was no other intelligence, right?”
“exactly.”
“I don’t have any intelligence, and I don’t know how they’ll react, so you’re saying I’ll just give it a try first?”
“Is there a problem?”
The owner of Taesa smiled. Although I could only see her eyes, I could guess that she was smiling by the way her eyes were slightly bent.
“Do you really want to kill your father that much?”
“… … .”
“Those martial arts guys are not stupid. Even if you try to deceive, it is doubtful whether you will be able to deceive, and on the contrary, it will only make things more complicated. “Strategy and tactics are not planned like that.”
“… … .”
“Just wait a moment. “Something will happen in Gwanghyeol soon.”
“The light blood is moving? The leader of the Gwanghyeol cult is a man who is obsessed with gathering his own power. You can tell just by looking at him that he is going to attack Shinma Rim. “He will never make the first move.”
“Do you think that only if the master of the light blood moves, those demons will also move?”
“… … ?!”
“Have you not eaten enough to grow old? “You must know how to wait patiently and not fuss.”
“Could it be you… … Did you reach out there too?”
“The expression ‘outstretched hand’ is a bit harsh. And with that said, what is your position? “I just joined hands with you, I’m not controlling you.”
“… … .”
“Don’t worry, just embrace the woman full of negative energy. “A girl who will cool down your heat.”
“Don’t treat me like you are.”
The young man who spoke in displeasure immediately snapped! And disappeared.
Above the incense burner, white smoke moved heavily.
The owner of Taesaui burst out laughing.
“They are all young, clumsy, and insignificant. This is why dealing with kids is both difficult and fun.”
