31 – EP.3 The World of Nothing and Narrow-4

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“Haa… it’s not enough, it’s not enough.”

A map of blood spattered on the execution ground. It took no more than 10 minutes to punish thirty or so criminals.

A very long time considering her status. She carefully dismantled each one.

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During those 10 minutes as she punished the criminal, everyone who witnessed the scene at the execution site lowered their heads and thought to themselves.

‘I’m so glad I’m not there.’

They knew all too well how terrifying the woman who reigned as their leader was.

That’s why it was so easy to predict what would happen to those who offended her, like setting fire to an autumn field.

The reason why people gather under her who is crazy, cruel, and selfish is that her martial arts are so outstanding.

“Young horse, how many days will it take to follow the trail?”

Because there are people who wear silver (恩) to her.

“We can catch up in about three days.”

“I’ll give you two days. If the person you’ve tracked down is someone like this picture, you’ll have to bring him ‘completely’ before me without touching a single hair.”

In that sense, if the horse of the heavenly horse, the young horse could even take the head of the Murim leader.

“I will not disappoint you.”

“Yeah, you never let me down. Come on.”

The woman called Youngma disappeared with her black bobbed hair fluttering.

“……”

The Heavenly Demon glanced over the execution ground, where fresh blood and pieces of meat were scattered.

The commander-in-chief and the people of the school standing behind her were unable to move from the spot, fearing that a useless spark might fly, keeping their senses open to her next move.

“I need to rest.

“Yes. Then I’ll have someone fix the sleeping quarters.”

“Yes, then I will be in the disciple’s bed.”

“Can I accompany you?”

“There’s no need for that. I want to be alone.”

“Yes. Then, when the bed is ready, I will take you to my palace.”

The commander-in-chief, bowing down with a fist, quickly escaped the execution ground, followed by dozens of attendants.

***

Yeon-hwa, the attendant preparing the bed for the Heavenly Demon, had only been in the religion for less than a month.

“…I have a question. Why is my palace called my palace? Did the headmaster have disciples?”

The people of the school treated Yeon-hwa, who had just arrived, as if they were their youngest sister, but for some reason, this time they pressed her with a firm face.

“It’s bitter! Then it sounds like a screeching sound. It’s not careless to say things related to my palace.”

“Eh… is that so? The Commander-in-Chief says that.”

“I’m not saying don’t bring up the name at all. I’m saying it because it’s a big deal if you make a mistake while mentioning it.”

Then it’s a big deal. When he said it with a serious face, Yeon-hwa shrunk and replied.

“I see. But I’m curious.”

“Well, I don’t know why I’m saying this… According to what I hear, there was a disciple before our Heukcheongyo was founded, and they said that he died for some reason.”

“Aha… I don’t know why he died…”

“I don’t know about that. Anyway, we shouldn’t put the name on it carelessly. Look today. Dozens of invoices have been removed.”

Yeon-hwa, fortunately, did not see the terrible horrors of the executioner, but seeing the faces of the seniors who were bluish, I guessed that it must have been a very frightening sight.

After that conversation, the attendants began to focus on tidying up the sleeping quarters, and when the tidying was finished, Yeon-hwa opened her mouth.

“I think the headmaster really cared about his student.

“……”

she said, polishing the bed frame with a dishcloth.

“And he must be a wonderful person like the teacher? Why do they say that disciples resemble their teachers?

“……”

“Ah, because I’m the only one talking about it. It’s too cold. Please react a little…”

Yeon-hwa, embarrassed because no one responded to her words, looked back.

“Yeah, you should have responded.”

There were other attendants bowing their heads to the floor and the leader standing in the middle of them.

“Kyo, teacher!!”

Yeon-hwa, who belatedly grasped the situation, knelt down and bowed.

‘It’s a big deal.’

This guy’s mouth is straight.

A slight dizziness shook her with the feeling of blood rushing out.

“What are you so surprised about? Are you saying I’m going to catch and eat you?”

With a deep smile, the priest slowly approached her.

“I’m sorry.”

The closer her footsteps got, the more Yeonhwa lowered her head.

“Raise your head.”

The index finger lifted Yeonhwa’s chin.

Jet-black hair tied back, eyes that looked like they had been cut from sardines.

Seeing her reflection in those red eyes, Yeon-hwa felt her breath stop.

“Looks like the bedroom has been cleaned up very well.”

After looking at Yeon-hwa’s face for a while, the teacher looked around her bed and smiled in satisfaction.

“Just go out.”

At her words, the attendants who had been lying down hesitantly stood up, bowed, and began to leave the head’s bedroom.

“Ah, I will tell the commander-in-chief to show some sincerity to you guys who cleaned up the sleeping quarters today.”

“Sir, teacher?”

“And I’ll ask you to take care of this cute kid a little more.”

She stroked Yeon-hwa’s hair a couple of times and pushed her back to the attendants.

“Come on out. I’m going to sleep now.”

“Yes.. Yes!”

As the Heavenly Demon began to take off her outerwear, the attendants hurriedly left the room.

After the attendants left, the Heavenly Horse, dressed lightly, leaned back on the bed and looked at the paintings and calligraphy brought by the commander-in-chief.

“Is it true what the shaman you burned to death the other day said?”

– Heavenly Demon, will you stop this destruction if you recover the lost treasure?

Were the words of the bastard who cried out in flames a prophecy?

“I do not know.”

In my heart, I wanted to track it myself and dig into the truth, but if expectations are high, disappointment is big.

If what she found at the end of the chase wasn’t the answer she wanted.

So, if the heart she possesses becomes stronger…

“At that time, even if the world was burned, it would not sink.”

That’s why I sent a young horse.

In two days, two days, the spirit horse will give you an answer.

“I miss you. Inho.”

While stroking the calligraphy and painting, the Heavenly Demon muttered lonely.

It was a figure that could not be imagined by someone who slaughtered a person over 30 today.

***

“Wow~ It’s Sichuan.”

Yes, I am now in Sichuan. The Sichuan of Sichuan Jjajang.

He said he had come by changing the carriage and walking, but his body was tired after covering that wide distance in a short time.

Something puffy and heavy… I think I’ll be able to sleep well today.

“Okay, then let’s go fill our stomachs~”

Namgung So-yeon took my hand and went into the inn.

“Welcome~ Are there two of you?”

A bright woman greeted us, and Soyeon Namgung made a V with her fingers.

We sat down in a suitable place, and soon two plates of mapo tofu (I don’t know the menu well anyway) that Namgung So-yeon ordered were placed.

“I’ll eat well.”

When I said that I didn’t have a penny, she waved her hand as if not to mind.

“What? How to help someone in need. It’s a virtue that all Moorim people must abide by.”

“okay.”

I nodded at her words and popped the mapo tofu into my mouth.

“……”

“Gongja-nim, why are you like that?”

spicy

so damn spicy

“Kuluk kuluk, are all Sichuan foods this spicy?”

Now I’m starting to cough.

“Umm… I just like this. It looks like it was spicy to Gongja Kang.”

“I’m spicy.”

“Is it spicy?”

“…You can think of me as a person who is not good at spicy things.”

“Ohh…”

I had an unexpected fight with mapo tofu. It was only after eating mapo tofu and water in almost equal proportions that the tingling sensation in my mouth subsided a little.

After finishing such a militant meal, I realized that Namgung So-yeon, who had already eaten all the way to the floor, was staring at me.

“What did you put on my face?”

“No. It’s just that Confucius Kang is different from the other people I’ve seen.”

“What about it?”

“Well, for example, when you eat spicy food like this, there are people who pretend to eat well.”

“It’s foolish. They eat spicy food well, so what’s the use of it?”

“I see. Maybe he doesn’t want to admit that he’s not good at something?”

“People aren’t all-powerful, and there’s always at least one thing they can’t do. Pretending to be perfect? That’s just bravado.”

“Hey~”

With an exclamation like in a Japanese drama, she looked at me carefully and I looked away in embarrassment.

“Are you staying at this inn?”

“Sure. It’s already late at night. I rented the room earlier.”

“Oh then, where is my room?”

“Is this the same room as me?”

“Yes?”

“I don’t have unlimited money either. To go to the Murimmaeng, I have to save on travel expenses.”

“Still, men and women are different. Aren’t you worried about Namgung Soja?”

“Ah, how can the weak Prince Kang harm me?”

That’s true, but it makes me feel bad.

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