Moon-Shadow Sword Emperor

Episode 342:

After going to the family battle, I looked up at the sky and muttered.

‘The Dragon King….’

The king of dragons.

It was a perfect title for me, a reviewer and absolute expert.

The feeling was new.

I vaguely thought that one day I would occupy a place in the Ten Heavenly Emperors, but it didn’t feel real when I was actually called by the nickname of King.

‘This is not the stage to be satisfied and complacent.’

There was strength in the hand I was holding.

It’s still too early to raise your nose.

I’ve only just overcome the wall, but I’m still immature compared to other absolute experts.

It is true that he has achieved great heights that are not appropriate for his age, but this was only possible because it was based on memories and experiences from his past life.

When I thought about the enemies I would face in the future, I had to grow and become stronger.

‘Even after reaching the prefectural level, he fell far short of Lord Ma.’

The leader of the cult who jumped into the middle of the Heavenly Cult all alone returned to the Demon Cult’s sphere of influence without a single injury.

Since I had missed this opportunity that I would never have again, the place where I would encounter him again would most likely be the battlefield.

To catch a monster, I also had to become a monster.

I will continue to advance without stopping and will definitely reach the same realm as the Demon Cultist.

“Boss.”

It’s been a while since I moved on.

A young woman came up to me and spoke to me.

It was Lee Su-yeon, a new member of Cheonan Gambu.

“Were you waiting?”

“yes.”

When I saw her bowing her head politely, I couldn’t help but laugh.

Sima Wun, Hong Seong-hyeon, and Hwa Dae-rang, who previously served as assistants, were not by my side at the moment.

Sima Yun remained in the Sima family, and the other two returned to Meng’s headquarters.

‘There is no need to be so strict with manners.’

As soon as the personnel were decided, the person who stepped forward to take their place was Su-yeon Lee.

It’s good that they volunteered, but they were so motivated that it felt like a burden.

It seemed like even I would be affected by the stiff atmosphere that was unique to the newcomers.

“The messenger sent by Elder Hwang Bo-gyeong left a message for me.”

“Elder?”

“They said they would be waiting for you and asked you to come and show your face.”

“All right. Sojeo, please go back and rest now.”

“I will wait until you finish your business.”

“……Anyway.”

Perfect!

I fed honey chestnuts to the head of Lee Su-yeon, who maintained a stubborn attitude.

Lee Soo-yeon clutched her forehead with a bewildered expression at the unexpected attack.

“Relax your shoulders.”

“Director Boo.”

“Why do you think I returned most of the members to the team and selected only the minimum number of people?”

“That is because they are concerned about the safety of the injured…”

“It is because they want to create an atmosphere as comfortable as possible. This is not a mission that will be completed in a day or two. “Now that I’m leaving on a long journey, I’m going to go on a leisurely outing.”

“…….”

Cheon Ga-ryeong, Dok-go-seong, and Lee Su-yeon.

They were one of the few people I could talk to comfortably.

It wasn’t for nothing that I chose two new, less skilled swordsmen as my companions.

“Of course, there should be a clear distinction between public and private affairs. However, there is no need to forcefully extend the boundary. “You know what I want to say, right?”

“yes. Brother.”

“If you understand, just go back and rest. “Even if you traveled by carriage, you would still be tired.”

“I will.”

Lee Su-yeon’s cheeks turned red as she lightly stroked her head as if comforting a child.

For a while, I just stared at her back as she headed towards her dorm.

I turned around and headed to Hwang Bo-sega’s Elder Hall.

‘I think Hwang Bo-gak rushed to the Presbyterian Hall as soon as he arrived at Sega. I’m worried that he may have heard some harsh words.’

* * *

“Did you tell Taesangga Lord about the Heavenly King?”

“yes. “It just so happened that it happened that way.”

“But you really tried to stop me.”

“What happened?”

“What happened? He suddenly barged into my house while I was sleeping and threatened me to explain the whole story.”

“…….”

“I thought my heart was dropping. “You have to be able to stay calm when you sit across from me and ask me questions incessantly.”

“A person’s heart does not break that easily.”

“Are you making fun of me now?”

Hwang Bo-kyung’s face became grim.

I giggled and picked up the glass on the table.

Seeing that the snobbish old man was unable to regain his composure, he must have been very upset.

My shoulders were shaking with joy.

“But in the end, things didn’t work out well.”

“If the outcome had been bad, I wouldn’t have left you alone.”

“Those are scary words.”

“Anyway, thank you. “Thanks to you, I can relax for an hour.”

“It was not I who killed Hwang Bo-hoon, but the Demonic Cult leader.”

An uncomfortable atmosphere was created.

My gaze and that of Hwang Bo-kyung met in the air, sparks flying.

[Since the target is the head of the Heavenly Kingdom and not anyone else, I should receive additional compensation.]

[Tsk, the calculations are so thorough.]

It was a truly ambiguous situation.

Hwang Bo-kyung asked me to assassinate him.

I accepted it and made it clear that I would demand payment in return after completing it.

However, the Great Lord of the Heavenly Kings died not by my hands but by the hands of the Demon Cultist.

In some way, the request was completed, but considering the progress, there was no need for Hwang Bo-kyung to pay me compensation.

Because in reality, I didn’t do anything.

‘Actually, it was difficult to get a chance due to Hwang Bo-hoon’s unexpected behavior. If it weren’t for the cult leader, there is a high possibility that the request would not have been completed.’

However, it would have been awkward for Hwang Bo-kyung to completely wash her mouth here.

Whatever it is, it’s true that I moved to carry out his request, and I managed to handle the post-event process quite neatly.

Let’s keep fighting for a while while keeping an eye on each other.

It was Hwang Bo-kyung who broke the silence and spoke first.

He put down his drink, buried himself in the backrest, and said.

“I will keep my promise. With this, the debt you owe me is settled. However…”

“Are you trying to say that additional compensation cannot be given?”

“I see.”

“I can’t help it. “It’s unfortunate, but I’ll accept it and move on.”

Hwang Bo-kyung’s eyes narrowed.

He seemed to feel uncomfortable seeing me obediently withdrawing.

The wariness on his face was like seeing a cat with its fur standing on end.

“Instead, I would like to ask you a light favor.”

“ask?”

“Take this first.”

I took out a book from my pocket and placed it on the table.

Hwang Bo-kyung picked up the book, looked at the outside, tilted her head and asked.

“What is this?”

“Jeongmyeong Gong (正明功). “It is one of the secret books obtained by attacking the secret temple of Muyeongshintu.”

“This is the vision left behind by Muyeongsintu?”

A light of greed appeared in Hwang Bo-kyung’s eyes for a moment.

It seemed like he was quite excited, as his hand holding the emergency document was tense.

I smiled and said dismissively.

“It’s not a sitting exercise, it’s a moving exercise. “It’s nothing special, just a slightly unusual martial art.”

“…What is the reason you are handing me such a martial arts skill?”

A tone that shows disappointment.

The moment the word pupil was mentioned, the expression on his face became bitter.

The change in attitude was very blatant.

“Because it is a Qigong that can be learned without Danjeon.”

“…!”

“The Lord of the House of Lords assured me. Don’t worry, we will take steps to ensure that the children rescued from Samasega can safely return to their daily lives. But I felt like that alone wouldn’t be enough.”

The more advanced a martial artist is, the greater the recoil when he loses his power.

Conversely, the shorter the experience of learning martial arts, the smaller the recoil when losing the danjeon.

Among the children who lost power, none of them has yet had their health deteriorated and their lives put in danger.

Although it was not life-threatening, it did not mean that there were people suffering from severe pain and lethargy.

It may get better over time, but that doesn’t mean you can be reassured.

The aftereffects should not be taken lightly.

Since I didn’t know when or how I would get sick, I had to pay attention in advance.

‘More than anything.’

The martial arts that the kidnapped children learned was magic, not Jeongjongsimbeop.

Once a side effect occurs, an uncontrollable situation could occur.

“If you teach those martial arts to children, you will be able to minimize the recoil from losing your danjeon. At the very least, the aftereffects will not interfere with your daily life. “If you do well, you could join the ranks of experts.”

“So now you’re telling me to teach martial arts to children?”

“Isn’t it perfect for a pastime? If you think it would be difficult for the elder to teach it yourself, you can leave it to one of the guard warriors. “What we want is a promise to take full responsibility for the children.”

“Surprisingly. “I didn’t know you were this affectionate and gentle with children.”

“Actually, it doesn’t really matter to me what happens to them. “It is true that they are poor children, but in the end, they are complete strangers, aren’t they?”

“But why do you care so much?”

“I thought that one of my subordinates would continue to worry if I didn’t make sure I cleaned up after it.”

“I know what you mean. “So you’re saying this is a measure to ease that friend’s worries?”

“That’s right.”

“Good. Don’t do that. “It’s not a particularly difficult request to grant.”

“thank you.”

At first glance, it seems like Hwang Bo-kyung was losing money, but considering that he got the secret documents for free, it could be said that he actually benefited.

Although it is not a martial art that can foster great masters, the value of Jeong Myeong-gong is by no means small.

“Let’s stop talking about boring things and have a conversation suitable for drinking.”

match!

As Hwang Bo-gyeong, who gathered the energy surrounding her, clapped her hands, the servants waiting outside busily brought in food.

The table was quickly filled with delicious food.

I drew a satisfied smile on my face.

I was hungry at the time, so he knew exactly how to prepare me a meal.

“You became king this time?”

“yes.”

“To reach absolute heights at the age of 25. There really is no such thing as a monster.”

“Do you know how many times I’ve heard something similar to that?”

“Well, it doesn’t make sense for a young man who has just turned 20 to reach the level of Buddha. “What is the secret?”

“Is there such a thing as a secret? “I just practiced hard.”

“This is the problem with so-called geniuses. “They all give only boring answers.”

“…….”

We chatted and drank for a while.

Hwang Bo-kyung, who was shedding exclamation as she swept the neatly emptied plates, asked me in a soft voice.

“Aren’t you planning on getting a useful new member?”