Chapter 112

Episode 112: Can you swim?

Bisain was furious.

I could see where the anger came from.

It may be because of what Yukrang said earlier.

A life of rushing around to protect one grand duke.

Of course, you would have felt bad and even felt ignored.

If it was just Yuk-rang’s problem, we could just kill him and forget about it.

But the problem was this. The suspicion that other members of the Apostles might feel the same way would haunt him for a very long time.

Of course, I had no intention of comforting him. Basically, he was my enemy and he also planned to take advantage of their division and the confused mind of Bisain.

At that time, Ilang came forward.

“Shouldn’t you have kept Yukrang alive and used him as a witness?”

His voice was slightly flushed. He, too, was helplessly embarrassed and excited by the betrayal and death of his colleague.

Bisain made no reply. I could guess. Ilang’s words must have sounded like this to him now.

―He was like a brother to me, so what if you killed him like that?

Bisain’s gaze turned to the remaining Apostle Thirteen Lang standing behind Ilang. They were standing with their usual expressions.

But Bisain will feel unfamiliar to them at this moment.

Then I came forward.

“Aren’t you witnesses? Even excluding the secret party involved, aren’t there six witnesses who saw Yurang’s betrayal?”

This was what Ylang was worried about.

“If they gang up on us all, they might not trust us.”

“Are you saying that the testimony of the Thirteen and Six Apostles representing the Apostolic Alliance does not work? If that is the case, is there any point in you living as apostolic warriors?”

The rest of the Apostles, including Ilang, said nothing. If you think about it, you must feel truly miserable.

Then Bisain, who had been listening quietly, shouted.

“Stop talking nonsense!”

It was natural for him to react nervously.

“Who is behind it?”

“I can’t tell you right here.”

I poured fuel on the burning fire.

“Is there really just one traitor?”

The Thirteen Apostles all gave me cold looks.

This reaction was, in fact, the reaction that Bisain should have shown first. But Bisain was the slowest to react. He too has the same suspicion.

“Wouldn’t it be better to be cautious until we know for sure? “Let’s talk about it alone.”

I was pushing him by dividing the Bisain and the Apostles. This is something I have to drag Bisain by the collar. We plan not to lose sight of the players until the moment they are counted.

Before I sat down alone with Bisain, I had a brief chat with Geukaksoma.

―I plan to separate Bisain from the Apostles for the time being.

-You must be thinking about something.

―I need some time alone to make Bisign work the way I want.

In fact, there was another reason, but it was a reason that could not be told to Extreme Soma.

The quick-witted Extreme Evil Soma suddenly asked.

―Is that really the only reason?

-no.

When I answered honestly, Extreme Soma actually smiled with his eyes.

―As expected, Gongja Lee was wearing the same mask as me.

-you’re right. Even though I said I wasn’t such a good person, no one believed me, but Soma still knows. Then, I will meet you later at the safe house near the headquarters of the Apostolic Association.

As the matter was serious, Extreme Soma accepted my request. At least when it came to public affairs, he handled things more neatly than anyone else.

* * *

I stood side by side with Bisain on the hill to the east of Baekyagok.

“Who is behind it?”

“What will you do for me if I tell you? “You certainly didn’t intend to receive this important information for free, did you?”

Bisain’s expression hardened slightly.

“shit! Why is it so difficult to hear a single word of that name? “Speak like a man!”

“That’s not manly, it’s a fool who takes a loss for a moment of pride. I am a person who believes that transactions must involve giving and receiving reasonable value. Problems arise in transactions whenever one party is dissatisfied. “Let’s try to balance the scales well.”

“What do you want?”

I had something I wanted from him. After returning, there were opportunities that I decided to reap when I had the chance. What I am talking about with him now was one of them.

“Please let me into Mansa-dong.”

Mansa-dong (萬邪洞).

Bisain could not answer confidently. Because there was no guarantee that they wouldn’t have planted three crops twice. Only Ilang Baekcheolgi could be trusted with certainty.

“Besides, if you want to put me in Mansa-dong, wouldn’t the two of us have to move? Do you mind if they know? That you put me in Mansa-dong? “You get to know not only them, but also the evil Somas?”

Those words were decisive.

“Okay, let’s go together.”

“Good idea.”

Bisain’s face was filled with determination.

Normally, a decision should not have been made like this. You shouldn’t easily follow the other person’s intentions like this. If the other person is a villain, you are already doomed.

But Visana did well this time.

I don’t know how your fate will unfold, but joining hands with me will be the only way to turn the wheel of your tragic fate. Pull the reins harder to change direction.

“I will help you become the Apostle Lord.”

“The world will laugh at me. “I will become the Apostle Lord with your help.”

“The world will never know that fact. “Someday, when I become the Heavenly Demon and you become the Lord of the Apostles, when we meet, let’s shake hands and reminisce about that time.”

Bisain stared at me as if I were staring. How can I know people’s hearts? Will you hate this moment so much that you will try to kill me, or will you truly be grateful for this day and hold my hand?

“let’s go.”

I started running first and he ran after me.

We left the White Night Valley in an instant.

* * *

After about ten days, we ran along a deserted road and eventually arrived at the top of a cliff. Since I knew that there would be no surveillance or follow-up on my way here, Bisain acknowledged that my judgment was right.

Shoot aaaaaaaaaah.

Bisain asked, looking down at the pouring waterfall.

“Would you like to swim?”

“You can eat while fighting the Long River water ghosts in the water.”

“Then follow me.”

Bisain jumped down the waterfall first, and I followed him.

The entrance to Mansa-dong was in a place that could never be found unless you knew the location. I swam through the narrow entrance below the waterfall.

It was hard to see at first because it was in a place with strong currents, and it was a narrow hole where it felt like you would get stuck and never get out.

I passed through the entrance and swam through the narrow passage. We were only able to get out of the water after we went deep enough that we were overcome with fear that we would drown if we went any further.

The waterway was connected to a pond, and it was inside a cave.

“It is said that the Lord of All Things, who was injured in a battle with the Heavenly Demon, came here.”

“Heaven saved him because that narrow passage leads to this place.”

“So we made this place a sacred place.”

We stood side by side in front of the cave. Originally, it was a cave that continued all the way inside, but the entrance was blocked and a door was created.

“It is a door that can only be opened by injecting inner energy in a certain way. If you try to force it open, it will collapse. Now tell me. “Who is behind it?”

I immediately told him the story behind it.

“The sarcophagus of the great apostle.”

Bisain was surprised. It would be a truly unexpected name.

“That can’t be possible. Elder Seok retired a long time ago and joined the Senate. “Do you have any proof that it is him?”

“Heuksalju confessed.”

“Where is he now?”

“He’s dead.”

Bisain’s expression hardened.

“Are you saying that Elder Seok is the mastermind without any evidence?”

“Why is there no evidence? “I, the second son of the Heavenly Demon, am speaking as a witness.”

“!”

“If you don’t trust me, you shouldn’t be standing here in the first place. “What on earth are you doing?”

In response to my reprimand, Bisain let out a deep sigh and said,

“no. I trust you. I came because I believed in it. “It’s because I can’t believe it’s Elder Seok.”

To that extent, Seok Gwan-chu was a person who was highly respected by the Sado League warriors.

“Elder Seok is trying to make his grandson his successor.”

Only then did Bisain understand the situation.

“ah! So that was it. Elder Seok was very proud of his grandson. You have boasted about your grandson in front of me many times. “At the time... I thought my affection for my grandson was excessive, but now that I think about it, I guess that wasn’t all there was to it.”

A cold, murderous look flashed through Bisain’s eyes. As for the sarcophagus and his grandson, many words and events that he had ignored until now will have taken on new meaning, freezing his heart.

“Now it’s your turn to keep your promise.”

Bisain kept his promise like a man. He placed his palm on the wall and injected energy into it, and the door opened.

“What came here will be a secret until death. And it’s just two o’clock. If you don’t come out by then, I’ll come in.”

Leaving him behind, I slowly walked into Mansa-dong.