157 – What I wanted to show you. (One)

what I wanted to show you (One)

After the night of the Bimuje, the eight-legged match ended smoothly.

No, is it correct to say that it is smooth?

For such a thing, the gust of wind that followed was stronger than expected.

In particular, this Yongbongjihoe’s Untitled Festival was full of unexpected parts.

First of all, the defeat of Dang So-yeol was the beginning.

Because no one expected that the poison stick would be defeated in the first dance.

Many people would have thought that at the point where Geomryong and Jamryong did not appear, let alone Geombong, Noyong, Dokbong, and Seolbong would dominate this tournament.

but.

Poison Bong was eliminated in the first round.

The thunder dragon was defeated by vomiting blood without being able to brush the opponent’s collar once.

Seolbong is doing well as expected, but he did not show any noticeable appearance.

The defeat of the geniuses who were certain to be the protagonists of this era.

And the appearance of a new star.

Novelty always heats people up.

-The son of Nak-gum won the poison stick, right? It was even overwhelming.

-I don’t think the poison stick is weak… . The son of the chieftain, is it because he is also the son of a tiger?

– This is not a petty dog!

Rumors about Jang Seon-yeon spread especially quickly.

There were several more dances after that, but even then, Jang Seon-yeon showed a high level of perfection.

A level of swordsmanship that cannot be seen by people his age.

The same goes for skillfully using Nakgeom’s Dokmun martial arts.

Many who heard this said that the birth of a new dragon was not far away.

that’s just one day

I hope Jang Seon-yeon stands out, only one day has passed.

A larger gust of wind burst into flames. It was enough to catch most of the rumors about Jang Seon-yeon.

Namgung’s Thunder Dragon, who was expected to win, was defeated.

Even to a boy whose name was never known.

-The thunder dragon vomited blood? I couldn’t even touch it.

– Hey, you mean that brain dragon? I heard that he is a boy who has not yet taken off his youthful tact.

-That’s right! Ah, this is a story that was said to be a secret even in the opening.

-… If you know that it’s a secret in the opening, isn’t it already a secret?

– I guess you don’t want to hear it.

-… Nong, Nongilse, tell me now.

The man who had been talking for a while took a deep breath before continuing.

-The boy heard that there are rumors going around that he climbed over the wall.

-wall? Is it a thief… . What are you going through the wall for?

– Hey, don’t even think about going somewhere and talking about that… . It’s embarrassing, so I can’t take it with me.

-… You may not know why.

-People living in Jungwon don’t know that… ! Speaking of the wall, it means that it has reached its climax!

When the man shouted as if he was frustrated, everyone around him burst into laughter.

– You’re talking nonsense. Yeki! You bastard! Gotta bring some real rumors!

-Last time, I heard that my son, who entered the Cheonsanpa or Cheonjinpa, said that he had risen to the third-rate level and that he was not a genius.

-No, these rotten humans… . Because it’s real!

The man curses as if the unbelievers are frustrated, but the listeners only laugh more.

That would be the case, because the boy’s state of not exceeding the terms and conditions could not have reached its climax.

– Not to mention the present Samjon, even the former Geumcheongeumwang would be impossible.

-no… . Because it’s real, right?

-It’s a little fun today. I know, because I believe you. Quit your anger and talk. Who is that boy?

I felt like I was going to explode because I didn’t believe it at all, but the story was absurd even the man thought to himself.

it’s peak It was an achievement that could not be produced even in the old file room, let alone the four generations.

The man sighed deeply and added his words.

– They say you are a blood relative of the Shanseo-gu family.

-Well? where did you hear it

-Of course you’ve heard of it, the famous Hohyeop and Geombong families.

– Oh, right! It’s just a name I’ve heard.

-Did you have a son there? why didn’t you know

– It’s natural that you don’t know, because this is the first time you’ve shown yourself.

– Even though the climax is too much nonsense, it seems that he is not a petty dog like the son of the head lord.

– Look at this guy. As the rumors say, if you are a soldier of the highest level, you must be a guardian, not a guardian, this person.

-That’s right! ha ha ha!

Laughter fills the cheap inn at once.

The man who brought up the story seemed to die of frustration because of the people giggling.

In this way, rumors about Guyangcheon were spreading slowly and rapidly.

And, the main character of the rumor who is not particularly interested in this.

“You’re doing well.”

“…”

“I heard you lay down in one blow? Are you still Mr. Goo? Why don’t you change your last name? I am so embarrassed that I cannot live with my face up.”

“… Shut it off.”

It was in full swing for people.

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Because of the squatting, the top of the head is clearly visible.

I felt a sense of depression between the thick black hair, probably because of the thick hair.

It can be, can it not be?

“Hey, are you crying? Are you crying?”

“ah… Nip.”

“Drain the water out of your nose and tell me, man.”

“Okay… .”

Gujeo-yeop’s crying voice was a feeling I didn’t want to hear.

Why are the bastards squeezed?

“Crying for something good. Crying.”

When I clicked my tongue and spoke, Gujeo-yeop crouched down and shouted.

“You’re not crying because you made a mistake… !”

baek!

“Knock!”

“Why do you scream! What did you do well!”

When I arrived at the latest, Gu Gujeo-yeop had been crying in the corner since morning.

I understand.

Gu Gujeoyeop lost to Namgoongbia in Bimu yesterday.

It must be embarrassing to be knocked down in one blow.

‘That’s it.’

If someone sees something like this, they would be sad even if they lost, so they might ask why they want to go, but I also had my own reasons.

“Did you trip?”

At my words, Gu Gujeo-yeop’s shoulders shook.

How dumbfounded I was when I heard about Bimu last night.

Gujeolyeop’s defeat was expected.

It would not be surprising if Namgoongbia won easily.

The problem is, he won too easily.

No matter how much Namgoongbia is higher than Gujeolyeop.

It wasn’t a level difference enough to end it in one blow.

If I had concentrated, I would have been able to survive at least a few sums.

Excuses that sound like being careless don’t work.

It’s not that Gu Gujeo-yeop hasn’t fought Namgoong-bia, and he must have been very nervous because he knew his skills.

‘So instead of tripping?’

Gujeo-yeop’s movements were stiff from the start, probably because he was too tense.

He said that his feet got tangled while stepping on the steps.

These were the words I heard from Namgoongbia.

“Are you going to carry your face up because you’re embarrassed?”

“… I did the work from the other day, but why did Il Gongja-nim keep showing his face… .”

“You bastard, I told you last time that we have the same last name! Is my house just that big? There are hundreds of unmanned soldiers belonging to the Volcano Squad, right?”

“… Aren’t you over?”

“Then, how many of them have the surname Gu, are they all Gu?”

“No… .”

“Anyone who knows that stumbles and loses!?”

“Ugh… !”

A clean defeat in an unmanned battle is a disgrace.

It was said that it was a defeat that you couldn’t even struggle with.

Gujeolyeop will be more so because of his own mistakes.

“I want to be like that… .”

“Are you going to make an excuse?”

“…”

“Do you have any excuses?”

Gujeo-yeop shuts his mouth tightly at the words that he puts in.

Is there anything I can say

everything must have been my fault

The hesitant lips stopped.

Gu Gujeo-yeop lowered his head again between his knees.

I snorted as I watched it.

‘Fortunately, he doesn’t add words.’

If I had spit out nonsense, saying that it was a losing battle anyway, I would have brought out the harpoon.

Gu Gujeo-yeop was just self-deprecating without making excuses or blaming others.

‘No matter how you look at it, it’s not bad.’

Except for the fact that his grandfather was an elder, it wasn’t really bad.

It was to the point that I wanted to know what had become of Gujeo-yeop after Iljang-ro met his end in his previous life.

His talent isn’t bad, and his temperament is quite good.

‘Shall I raise it?’

It was at the level where I wondered if it would be okay to take him with me if I had the time to spare.

Of course, there is no such thing as enough time or mental space.

“Hey.”

“… Yes.”

It’s a watery answer. After hearing that, I leveled my voice a little and said.

“They told me to tell them.”

“Yes?”

“I said, ‘I want to do it right next time.’”

At my words, Gu Gujeo-yeop lifted his head and met my eyes.

Gujeo-yeob’s eyes were swollen and his nose sticking to his knees increased.

“… Wow, you look really ugly now.”

“…”

There was no need to comment on who had delivered these words.

It was because Gu Gu Gu Yeop would have known that it was Namgung Bia.

“Time to shove, swing the knife one more time. Then it won’t do that next time.”

“…”

It won’t be comforting. Even that wasn’t bad. Just because I felt unfair did not mean that I was convinced that I would be defeated and gave up.

“answer.”

“Okay… It is.”

“The next time something like this happens, I’ll burn the bridge.”

“… Yes, yep!”

Even after saying this, I felt less relieved and hit the crying guy on the head one more time and came out.

When I came out of the barracks, Namgoongbia was waiting for me.

I didn’t come with you, but did you come late and wait for me?

In the meantime, the eyes looking at me were strange.

“Why are you looking at me like that?”

When I asked as if I didn’t like it, Bia Namgung slightly raised the corner of her mouth and said to me.

“… I never said anything like that… ?”

“…”

Heard this.

It was a mistake not to shut up because I thought it would be okay. In fact, Namgoongbia hadn’t said anything to Gujeolyeop about wanting to stick with her next time.

I just put it on properly.

‘Why is he listening to this?’

It was embarrassing. It’s because I’ve been exposed to useless nonsense.

“… I didn’t say you did.”

In the end, what I chose was to run away shamelessly.

is it true Because Namgoongbia didn’t say that.

Of course, it was an implausible statement.

At my obscene words, Namgoongbia only laughed a little more.

“… it’s okay.”

“what.”

“… Lies like… Because it is not.”

Talking with a smile was like a flower.

‘Didn’t you come looking for me?’

It was embarrassing to take it for granted, but I naturally thought that Namgoongbia was looking for me.

In fact, it seemed that Namgoongbia also came to see Gujeolyeop.

“Do you want to go in now?”

When I asked if I was going to Gu Gujeoyeop, Namgoongbia shook her head.

“… No, it’s okay because I don’t have to do that anymore.”

It was very monotonous to put on a fierce expression again, as if interest had declined.

Now that my business is over, I’m going back to the barracks.

Bia Namgung, who had been following me as if it were natural, suddenly spoke to me.

“… I am surprised.”

“what.”

“… I knew you wouldn’t mind that… .”

“That’s what I want to say.”

That was exactly what I wanted to say.

The fact that Namgoongbia cared about other people and came to visit was in itself unacceptable.

But the fact that Namgung-bia, who was supposed to wake up at noon, came to Gujeol-yeop this morning.

It’s more strange to me.

Upon hearing this, Namgoongbia tilted her head as if she did not understand.

“Strange?”

“Isn’t that strange?”

“… Why?”

It was even funnier not knowing.

Hey, I used to be this kind of person.

A lot, a lot has changed now… .

As they slowly moved together, it seemed that Namgoongbia still had more to say.

“Hey.”

I listened to Namgoongbia’s voice. It’s a clear speech I haven’t heard in a long time.

“Soyeol… Did you decide to do something for me?”

“… yes?”

I didn’t know what to say, so I frowned slightly.

did you decide to do it? What was I supposed to do?

“They said they agreed to do a favor when we meet at the festival.”

“ah.”

Only then could I recall.

It seems that he is probably talking about what he was supposed to say.

Did Dang Soyeol tell Namgoongbia?

“I was just asking you to speak plainly, something like that.”

Should I call it a request?

When I saw it, it was just close to justification.

Meanwhile, Namgoongbia looked like she didn’t like something.

The corner of her mouth, which had been smiling a little while ago, had died before she knew it.

“what’s the matter?”

“… anything.”

It was absolutely nothing.

“Do you want to do something too?”

That’s what I asked just in case.

I wonder if Namgoongbia also wants to do something with this as an opportunity like Dang Soyeol.

Fortunately, Namgoongbia shook her head to see if that was the case.

“that’s… . I won’t do it because it’s shameful.”

It’s the same with Dangsoyeol, why do you keep saying it’s lethal?

At first, it seemed like they were deciding something among themselves without my opinion.

Maybe it’s my fault for not saying anything.

“still… I want to receive something.”

I replied as if I was dumbfounded.

“Just ask me to… . That would be better.”

Pretending not to mean you’re asking me to do something after all.

Namgoongbia was also blushing in shame, as if she knew that she had been a little mean.

Then, as if he remembered something, he looks at me curtly and grumbles.

“… Even rain… You’re not doing well… .”

“…”

That part I had nothing to say.

Because I promised to do it and hardly ever did it. There was no particular reason.

How to say, it was a bit awkward to do a dance with Bia Namgoong.

‘… Is it because of the memories of the previous life, or is it because of the emotions of the present?’

Or, the gap felt there could be the problem.

In any case, it was something to be regretted by Namgungbia.

That’s why I’m going to take out the story with an expression like that.

“mi… .”

“I do not care… .”

I tried to apologize, albeit belatedly, but Namgoongbia interrupted and entered.

“Please… . Whether it’s raining… .”

Namgoongbia’s gaze toward me was clearer than usual.

Blue eyes like jewels shine. It was also the look that I was burdened with.

Because your gaze resembles the time when you were held in my arms.

It was not something I wanted to see for very long.

Whether she knows it or not, Namgoongbia doesn’t take her eyes off her and continues her words clearly.

“Because I can’t escape this time.”

Somehow, the words full of resoluteness disturbed the exhaled breath.

It was because Namgoongbia, who was somehow reluctant to come forward, seemed to know a little about the meaning of attending the Bimujae.

As if my answer wasn’t particularly important, after I finished speaking, Namgoongbia stopped and walked ahead.

After taking a few steps, he turned around and looked at me again.

“… !”

I was in a daze and looked at Namgoongbia and sighed.

It was because Bia Namgoong was smiling with a proud expression as if she had eaten one shot.

Do you know how to make a funny face like that?

Is it because there are so many changes felt at once? My heart thumped.

“… let’s go.”

Bia Namgoong, who quickly erased her smile, whispered in a small voice.

Reaching out to me was a bonus.

white and tender hands.

I looked at Namgoongbia’s hand and slowly walked over and grabbed it.

“… uh?”

Namgoongbia widens her eyes as if she really didn’t know how to catch it.

Just then, my hardened face softened slightly.

The reason for holding hands was no different.

I wonder if it’s cold.

That’s all.

I decided to think so.

After returning to the barracks, it was around noon after some time.

As if they had been waiting, the bracket for the quarterfinals came up.

When I went outside to look at the writing, Dang So-yeol came out first and looked at it.

However, Dang So-yeol’s expression is extremely hardened.

I already knew the situation just from that expression.

just as expected.

-Guyangcheondae of the Shanseogu family, Moyongheea of the Moyong family.

-Namgoongbiadae of the Namgung family. Jang Seon-yeon from Taeryeong Jangga.

It was written exactly what I had half expected.