Episode 525
Death is fair to everyone (9)
“Hmm?”
Hwang Seok-tae turned his head.
‘Is it Yeonhojeong?’
There was a faint wave of air spreading from afar.
It was Yeonhojeong and Paeyul. As if they had been in the middle of a battle, their prayers were much more intense than usual.
‘You came back alive.’
Hwang Seok-tae, who was nodding his head inwardly, felt a strange feeling for a moment.
‘Who did you bring with you?’
I felt the remnants of an unpleasant fire. A somewhat dangerous vitality lay dormant within that firearm.
He is an expert who has trained Yeoyanggong. I could find out just by praying.
After a while.
Cheer ring! Chiri ririn!
“Are you all resting well?”
Despite Yeon Ho-jeong’s greeting, Hwang Seok-tae could not open his mouth.
That wasn’t all. Everyone in the Cheolgi area was looking at Yeonhojeong with their mouths wide open.
Paeyul whetted his appetite.
“Are you going to rest here?”
“I don’t know yet.”
“Then let me rest first.”
“Go ahead.”
Paeyul trudged over, sat down and leaned against a large tree and closed his eyes. It seemed like there was a lot to think about.
Yeon Ho-jeong nodded inwardly.
‘You must have discovered quite a few weaknesses of Guan Il Gong.’
Paeyul’s Gwanilgong was a season that could be considered the representative season of the sect right now.
However, even well-made martial arts techniques have various problems in terms of practical utility. Paeyul also knew that and now he will have to work on it to be truly complete.
At that time, Hwang Seok-tae opened his mouth.
“Are you a hostage?”
“hmm?”
“That… the person who came here tied up with chains or something.”
“Oh this guy?”
Yeon Ho-jeong held up his sword.
Then, Beonjak’s body, wrapped in the Gyoryongsae, was lifted up. His head was hanging down, as if he had lost consciousness.
Hwang Seok-tae frowned.
“People from the West?”
“I am a warrior of Mythology.”
“If you are armed…?”
“Eighteen armed forces. They are the vanguard of the mythological religion. This guy is the assistant to the eighteen commanders. “This guy was mobilizing his troops to chase after Baek Byeong-shin.”
“…!”
Only then did Hwang Seok-tae realize that that Westerner was the leader of the enemy who had pushed Baek Byeong-shin’s Makwon to the last.
‘Amazing.’
Hwang Seok-tae glanced at Yeonhojeong.
Although it looks a bit rough, there are no serious injuries visible. Rather, his face was full of relief, as if he had just had a fun time, which was somewhat different from the face of a warrior who was fighting for life or death.
‘He must have been a very strong man.’
Before the vague guess, even now that I had lost consciousness, there was a significant amount of prayer that remained.
‘This is what made the transcendent expert who was just a stone’s throw away from reaching the peak…’
Of course, there is no way he didn’t get hurt in the process of chasing Makwon.
The match between experts is decided by a single point. Looking at it that way, it means that Yeon Ho-jeong had the advantage from the start of the duel.
However, those who claim that the slight difference is the truth do not keep the variables of the fight in mind.
There are many cases where a general covered in blood took over an entire unit and escaped. A high-level fight is a bit different, but that high-level fight can only be seen in a dance.
Whatever it is, the fact that Yeon Ho-jeong defeated the author does not change, nor does it change the fact that the specially appointed deputy of Mukryongbu is a tremendously strong man.
‘Well, there are people like this.’
I hoped he would come back alive if possible, but I had no idea he would come back this far. Hwang Seok-tae clicked his tongue.
“But why did you bring me here? “Are you a hostage?”
It’s close to saying, “Why did you keep him alive when you should just kill him right away?” It was a remark befitting the leader of the Iron Knights, an extermination unit.
Yeon Ho-jeong shook his head.
“I made a deal.”
In an instant, Hwang Seok-tae’s eyes became ax eyes.
“A deal?”
Making a deal with the enemy? It never sounds good.
On the other hand, Yeon Ho-jeong did not care at all about Hwang Seok-tae’s sharp reaction.
“It is to obtain information about the other Thirteenth Places of Saint Heaven.”
“Are you talking about another Holy Heavenly Thirteen Sea?”
“If you think about it a little, you’ll understand, right? Do you really think that these guys created this mess just to kill one Baekbyeongshingun?”
“….”
“War never happens easily. After reducing each other’s strength to the maximum, when there is nothing left to destroy, an all-out war breaks out. “That’s the basics.”
Hwang Seok-tae’s eyes sparkled.
“Does this mean that the three religious b*stards will start a war after eliminating all of the Holy Heavenly Thirteen Seas?”
“As far as possible, yes. Each of the experts of Seongcheon is a strong person of Cheonoecheon with corps-level power. Moreover, in terms of usability, it cannot be compared to the general military. “There are only a small number of them, and the advantage in supply is great, and their mobility is particularly fast, so they can act as bombs that can pop out at any time and where.”
“Bomb…”
“At least it will look that way to the enemy. And that goes for us too. We also need to reduce the Seongcheon-level power they possess as much as possible. “If you get caught without a prior strategy, you’ll be in trouble right from the start.”
“So what you mean is that you are going to get information about the Holy Heaven Thirteen Seas from this guy…?”
“Whether it was killing them, appeasing them, or anything else, they did this even before Baek Byeong Shin Army. “It’s clear.”
Hwang Seok-tae’s eyes wavered.
“Among the current strongmen in Seongcheon, there are four who are neutral rather than political or ideological factions. “If you include the demon ships and blood jade demons that claim to be magic, there are six.”
“Hmm.”
“If even half of them fall to those guys, the situation will get out of hand.”
Yeon Ho-jeong sighed.
“We need to find and persuade the Seongcheon-level strongmen, especially the Jeongsajigan masters, as quickly as possible.”
It was somewhat unexpected, but Hwang Seok-tae was finally able to understand. Why did the vice-lord give Yeon Ho-jeong the title of special deputy, a title with free and powerful authority?
This is because Yeon Ho-jeong’s mission itself cannot be successful without freedom. He was given that title because it is dangerous work without exercising strong authority in times of emergency.
‘That guy.’
Hwang Seok-tae recalled the white paper.
Baek Seo even uncharacteristically comforted himself by saying that he could not put a valuable person dispatched from the Murim Alliance into any unit.
But when I found out what was going on, it was completely different.
The Mukryongbu’s strongest unit, the Yongahcheolgidan, can protect Yeonhojeong in times of emergency.
That may also be the reason why Yeon Ho-jeong was given the authority to take charge of training. In fact, Yeon Ho-jeong was an excellent leader and was well versed in strategy and tactics, but he wanted to use the Iron Team as much as possible to successfully complete this mission.
Is this an overinterpretation? Not like that.
The evidence was that he personally ordered to send the best unit, Cheolgi, led by Danjuin himself in this case.
It would have been more stable to send three or four more Iron Battalions without Danju, but the reason they sent Danju was to make them realize for themselves how difficult and serious the mission ahead was.
‘at last.’
Hwang Seok-tae kept an eye on Yeon Ho-jeong.
‘This guy is truly in charge of a mission that can influence the outcome of this war.’
Yeon Ho-jeong tilted his head.
“Is there something on my face?”
“No.”
“….”
“But can you trust the information from that westerner?”
Subtly changed tone of voice.
Yeon Ho-jeong finally realized that Hwang Seok-tae truly accepted his position.
Of course, I didn’t show it. Hwang Seok-tae was a man with strong pride.
“I told you to bring physical evidence. “You just have to wait a little bit.”
“You said you made a deal with this guy. A transaction is two-sided, not one-sided. “What did you decide to give Iza?”
“One day’s worth of life.”
“…?”
It was something I couldn’t understand.
Yeon Ho-jeong waved his hand.
“I will tell that to the intelligence office separately. “It takes a lot of time anyway.”
“…I understand.”
Normally, I would have hung on until the end. But the current Hwang Seok-tae did not do that.
Keep the line. He acknowledged that his Yeonhojeong has Yeonhojeong’s work.
Of course, it was entirely due to trust in Yang Cheon. If he had not trusted Yang Cheon, he and Yeon Ho-jeong would have remained in an uncomfortable relationship until the end.
“Let’s get some rest first. “Where is Baek Byeong-shin?”
“You wanted a quiet place, so you went into the forest over there. “The crew is protecting the law.”
“I understand. You too, get some rest. “I think I’ll have to wait here for three or four more days.”
Three days passed like that.
Beonjak, who came to his senses two days ago, did not consume any food except water.
He became increasingly devastated. Although the wound was prevented from rotting and sutured by Geumje Sunhwagong’s special treatment, the fact that it was still in serious condition did not change.
It was around noon on the third day that Beonjak, who had not said a word the whole time, opened his mouth.
“come.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Yeon Ho-jeong stood up.
“I heard a sound from the southeast direction. “It’s right over there, right?”
“Yes.”
A moment later, someone with a mask covering his face knelt in front of Beonjak.
Beonjak spoke in a calm voice.
“Hand it over.”
The masked person handed the baggage he was carrying to Yeon Ho-jeong.
at the same time.
Chiri riri ring!
The Iron Guards spread out in all directions and aimed their spears.
Beonjak’s eyes grew cold.
“What meaning should I take from this action?”
Yeon Ho-jeong said as he unpacked his luggage.
“We are trying to block hasty movements. “If I feel certain, I will keep my promise, so don’t worry.”
The bag contained dozens of documents.
Yeon Ho-jeong read each page carefully.
Beonjak said in a mocking tone.
“It is a document that can confuse even experts who handle information. “Do you mind if I check it?”
“I don’t know.”
Yeon Ho-jeong still looked at the documents one by one.
After a while.
“Where are the rest?”
Beonjak’s eyes sparkled.
Yeon Ho-jeong turned his head back and forth. A bloody, crunching sound rang out from my throat.
“The flying point and Cheongasa (天歌師). It’s a slang term for your intelligence unit that means king of rain and emperor of yin. I decided to target these two from now on… I understand that. “But no one else is there.”
Beonjak felt his heart grow cold.
I knew it would take. If you are good at intelligence work, interpretation is not very difficult.
But the problem was that Yeon Ho-jeong knew that. It didn’t even take a minute to see all those documents. It meant that the interpretation was complete as soon as I saw it.
‘This guy…’
He’s a really scary guy.
If it’s martial arts, it’s martial arts, if it’s resourcefulness, if it’s negotiation, if it’s negotiation, it’s secret language.
This is truly the aspect of a true genius for whom the word ‘all-rounder’ is not lacking.
Beonjak shook his head.
“It’s insurance. “If you break your promise, you’ll be a fool who leaked information for no reason.”
“Are you saying you used your head in the meantime?”
“Because this isn’t a transaction that only risks my life.”
“Hmm.”
Yeon Ho-jeong smiled strangely.
Beonjak felt offended by his laughter.
Yeon Ho-jeong nodded willingly.
“good.”
He looked at Hwang Seok-tae.
Hwang Seok-tae raised his hand.
“Go away.”
Let’s go!
The Iron Guards who had surrounded my son-in-law dispersed like ghosts.
Chiri ririririn!
As the Gyoryong chain was reduced, prosperity was freed.
“Cough!”
Although the body found freedom, it was tied up for two days. It was difficult for him to stand up properly or move his arms.
At that time, Yeon Ho-jeong touched the famous inscription.
Beonjak was surprised.
“What are you doing?!”
“Stay still. “Because I want to keep my promise.”
Grrrrrrrrrrrrr!
The main fire energy emitted from Yeon Ho-jeong’s hand naturally flowed into Beon-jak’s body.
Exciting!
The main organ is in charge of the heart. The intense fire has a strengthening effect and at the same time quickly removes turbidity lurking throughout the blood vessels.
Phew.
The main fireworks that had circled around Beonjak’s body converged on his heart.
Yeon Ho-jeong took his hand away.
“With this, I have kept my promise. When are you going to give me the rest of the information?”
The corners of Beonjak’s mouth rose.
“I will give it to you thirty miles away. “Please follow me there.”
“….”
“why? “Do you not want to receive it?”
Yeon Ho-jeong chuckled.
“Okay, let’s go.”
