Chronicles of the Demon Faction

Episode 217 It is best to dilute a dagger with poison (1)

Juhwa, who joined the church at a young age, was quite a celebrity from that time. That’s because her martial arts skills were so great that she was ranked among the best among her peers.

The heads of many organizations in the inner city coveted her. He thought that if he was raised properly, he could become a pillar of the organization.

However, So Yeon-sim realized that the advantages of coins were not limited to martial arts.

The coin she saw was a person with talent close to that of a prime minister. He is not only skilled in martial arts but also in management strategies. In one word, he is smart.

The problem was that, contrary to appearances, Juhwa’s heart was weak.

It was not easily fixed even with martial arts polishing. I thought that if I learned strong and powerful magic, I would become naturally strong, but the coin did not change much.

So to speak, it is nature. She was naturally kind and gentle-hearted.

However, there is no business before time, and there is no talent before effort. Nowadays, Juhwa has a clear sense of self and has learned how to control his uniquely delicate mind well.

Yes. She was able to control her mind calmly until the four people attacked.

“Why are you doing that?”

Juhwa, startled by Seoliang’s words, bowed his head in a hurry.

“I meet the people of Hwan Hee-won’s coinage and mazon.”

Wei Chan nodded lightly, and Gorumazon smiled and waved his hand.

“This is how you view the famous General Manager Hwan Hee-won. A rare genius? “I heard he loves Wonju very much.”

“That’s too much praise.”

“What is excessive praise? I can see it from here. He is excellent at martial arts for his age and his eyes are full of talent. “He is indeed a talented person who has no shortcomings as the next Hwanhee Wonjoo.”

Although he said he was an old man in the backroom, Gorumazon was very knowledgeable about rumors on campus. Except for a few people, no one knew that Juhwa had been designated as the next Hwanheewonju.

Juhwa looked at Seoliang secretly.

Xu Liang shrugged his shoulders.

“It somehow ended up like this. “He seemed to be in a bad situation and came forward to help me.”

It’s pitiful…

I don’t think it’s right or wrong. Just based on his simple skills, Seoliang is one of the most dangerous types in Shinism. In addition, he was a rare monster who showed off his overwhelming capabilities in the succession battle despite his status as a disciple of the religious leader.

I think it would be a bit unfair to feel sorry for such a person, but since a blind sword is dangerous to everyone, it may be pitiful for the Magons.

“All right. “Then I think the two Majons are moving together.”

“Sure.”

Xiliang looked around.

“Anyway, this is my first time coming here.”

If the tavern run by Old Man Kang was at the eastern end of Naeseong, this small abandoned house we are currently in was at the southwestern end.

Juhwa said calmly.

“This is one of the shrines in the past where low-status servants and general warriors among the inner demons would mainly come.”

“Shrine?”

“yes. It is a shrine to pray to Pasun. It is said that in the past, there were shrines like this all over the inner and outer walls, but now many of them have disappeared.”

It’s fascinating.

I heard that there are many shrines dedicated to gods throughout the central plains, but I had no idea that there were shrines like this within Shingyo. It is each individual’s freedom to worship God, but I do not think there is a need to build a shrine.

Can’t the entire Protestant land already be seen as a huge shrine?

“It’s not like that now, but just two generations ago, servants could only live on the land outside the inner castle.”

“why?”

“I thought the only people who could enter the inner castle were the chosen ones.”

Xu Liang chuckled.

“There was all sorts of trivial discrimination.”

Gorumazon scratched his head.

“You may think that way now, but you didn’t in the past. “I thought that status was also a law established by Pasun.”

“It’s up to your interpretation.”

“exactly. In that respect, subordinates are also very interested in who will be the next leader of the religious group. “Because their future is determined by a single word the leader utters.”

“Well, that makes sense.”

Gorumazon asked quietly.

“What would you do if the Three Dukes became the next religious leader?”

He is good at subtly asking dangerous questions.

Xu Liang shrugged his shoulders.

“I won’t know until I see it. “I don’t really have any aspirations or anything like that.”

“exactly?”

“yes. But I will do one thing for sure.”

“what?”

“We will destroy the Uicheonmaeng.”

A dangerous question was met with an even harsher answer. Gorumazon, as well as Wichan Juhwa, were surprised.

“Uicheonmaeng?”

“why? “Why not?”

“Oh no, it’s not like that, but…”

The Uicheon Alliance is the main enemy of the Heavenly Demon Church. If we can destroy that kind of blind faith, it will be a great thing for the Heavenly Demon Church.

However, rather than saying that he will stabilize the internal affairs or transform Shingyo into a new form, he will start by destroying the Uicheon Alliance. It was a bold statement.

‘This is amazing again.’

Gorumazon’s eyes sparkled.

‘The atmosphere of martial arts words and actions is similar to the Seven Great Ancestors, but that extreme desire to win is also similar to the Four Great Ancestors.’

The first female religious leader, the Four Great Heavenly Demons, mobilized her forces as soon as she ascended to the position and immediately started a war.

It was also the Cheonma that opened the second heyday in the history of Protestantism. Although he has some regrets in internal politics, he is said to be the best among all religious leaders when it comes to external governance.

If there were many outstanding ministers and soldiers under the Four Great Heavenly Demons… perhaps a world of magic would have been achieved.

“Anyway, that’s not what’s important right now.”

Xiliang looked at the coin.

“You said something suspicious was found among the items that went into Jin Gwan-yong’s residence?”

“That’s right.”

“And that suspicious item has also been entering Gwanpyeong’s residence for the past three years?”

“yes.”

Xu Liang looked around once again.

“It seems like the intermediate source of that suspicious item was here.”

Juhwa nodded.

“That’s right. “It was a shrine that was collapsing, so there would have been no risk of being discovered by others.”

“I guess so.”

Seoliang’s eyes turned to Juhwa again.

A ray of tension appeared on Juhwa’s blunt face.

“So what is that suspicious item?”

“It’s a dagger.”

“A dagger?”

Seoliang tilted his head.

“Why is Bisu suspicious?”

“This is why the former Grand Duke Jin Guanyong and the criminal Guan Ping do not use swords.”

“Those guys’ minions can use it, right?”

“Considering the martial nature of my subordinates, there is a high probability that they will not use swords either.”

“Actually, there are not many warriors who use bisu as their main weapon. Mostly used as a secondary weapon. If you spent money on polishing it so that you can use it at any time, it’s not particularly suspicious…”

“Even if you use swords as your main weapon, spending a box of a hundred swords every month is excessive.”

Seo-ryang’s eyes sparkled.

Received a box of hundreds of daggers every month? This is definitely too much.

“Especially in the case of the criminal Gwanpyeong, they have been under attack for exactly four years. “The simple count alone amounts to 4,800 daggers.”

“Right. But where did all the daggers go?”

“That’s the problem. “I tried to find out how to use the dagger, but there was a limit to Hwanheewon’s power.”

It’s natural. The list of items clearly leaves a trace, but to find out more, you have to go to the military department’s monument. This is because not only must the residence be investigated, but all past information must also be analyzed.

Xu Liang nodded.

“It’s a box of daggers that are delivered every month…”

Gorumazon interjected.

“Why don’t you ask me directly?”

“….”

“Currently, Guan Ping is imprisoned in prison, so ask him directly. “Then won’t something come out?”

Juhwa also agreed with that opinion.

“Mazon is right. “There is no surer way than that.”

Seo-ryang thought so too.

There is no need to rack your brain for this. Why should I go back to work when there is a person involved? As the two said, the fastest way would be to go to Guan Pyeong and ask.

but.

‘It’s so strong.’

The extra sense does not ring. As he reached the level of Extreme Demon, his super senses also melted into his upper level senses and did not activate as noticeably as before.

Instead, something like a sharper intuition arises. If your super senses controlled your actions, I think the intuition you gain after ascending to the extreme is much more freeing.

It is an ability that I could not obtain in my previous life. It was the result of Guyumagong, which was of a higher dimension than the dark spirit, absorbing all enlightenment.

That sense of unity was telling.

‘You must not go to Gwanpyeong.’

I didn’t even want to go. Gwanpyeong had a strictly transactional relationship with him, not an exchange of feelings. You should not ask too many favors from an unwelcome business partner.

‘Regardless of that, now that Jin Gwan-yong and Guan Pyeong have been destroyed, they must be completely hiding themselves.’

It would be more correct to say that they are hiding their identity rather than hiding their bodies.

‘And…’

Seo-ryang’s eyes lit up.

‘Rather, he would like me to go to Guan Pyeong.’

Once is okay. But not twice.

They will definitely get suspicious and hide deeper. Having analyzed a lot of the movements of targets during his days as a gunner, he was able to predict their psychology to some extent.

‘I’m sure they’re close by.’

After thinking for a while, he spoke to Juhwa.

“Please contact the Head of Criminal Justice. “Come to the military department.”

“yes?”

“Just tell me that and you will understand. And one more thing.”

Xu Liang’s eyes lit up.

“Gongnyeo Joo Seo-yoon, princess of six, Jong Li-yeong, princess of seven, Yeo-min Chae.”

“…?”

“Please report if there is anything unusual in the list of items entering the three candidates’ residences as of this time.”

“…!”

Juhwa’s face hardened.

“Is this presumptuous?…”

“I know. “It’s difficult.”

“….”

“But I hope you remember why So Wonju entrusted this matter to you and why you didn’t handle it yourself.”

Juhwa swallowed without realizing it.

The reason So Yeon-sim entrusted this task to her was to lay the foundation for her to receive great help when Seo-ryang came to power in the future. Although it maintains neutrality toward its successors, Hwanheewon is just one of the organizations that strives to win the favor of its leader.

If the succession battle had not been so overwhelming, Xiao Yanshen would have refused Xu Liang’s request.

“All right.”

“Thank you.”

“I will move right now. “I’ll contact you again.”

“I understand.”

So the coin left the shrine.

Xi Liang spoke to the three people.

“I think you three should return to your residence.”

“Ugh?”

Gorumazon tilted his head.

“Are you not planning on moving right away?”

“That’s right. “Exactly, you shouldn’t look suspicious right now.”

What does this mean?

Seo-ryang’s eyes sparkled.

“I will contact the three of you, no, the two people above, separately. “If everything goes as I think, you can move in two days.”

Wei Honglian raised his hand.

“What about me?”

“You should just go practice.”

* * *

“What?!”

Hu Yaosheng’s eyes widened.

“I knew you would come at some point, but I never thought you would come so soon. That too…”

He looked behind Seoliang.

There was a gogu who was as blunt as anything.

“The head of the Criminal Justice Department is also accompanying us.”

“I came because I have a favor to ask you.”

“Please?”

“yes.”

“What do you ask of me?”

“First things first.”

“Even more than two.”

“I would like to see some information and records about my past before I was cursed.”

“…?”

“And the second.”

Xu Liang grinned.

“Execute our traitor teacher tomorrow.”