Chapter 15

Episode 15

Everything seemed big to Hwa So-mi. It was partly because he was smaller than other children, but because he was still young, everything felt bigger than him.

The front yard of the manor.

Hwa So-mi there was staring at the pine tree. Thick roots buried deep in the ground and their majestic appearance.

The sight of the pine trees stretching out their branches in all directions was so amazing that it was impossible to capture it at a glance.

When I look at this pine tree, I think of the strong back of a person who never seems to fall.

Hwa So-mi left the pine trees behind and prepared to leave Juseomju Island. I was planning to go out with Danwoohyeon today. I’ve had a hard day recently because of martial arts training, but it was fun to take a break from training and go outside for the first time in a while.

“where are you going?”

“Well, if you follow the stem, something will come out.”

Hua Xiaomi nodded slightly.

She didn’t know where to tell. Originally, Hwa So-mi’s home before she became an orphan was about three hours away from Agyang, but if you were to ask her to go back now, she would shake her head and say it was impossible.

It wasn’t easy to memorize such a complicated route, and the only places she could go to were near the manor and the capital, so there was no need for her to remember other routes.

So I was very excited today.

Going a little further away from the manor was also an opportunity to see new places.

With sparkling eyes, he followed Dan Woo-hyeon.

“Uncle Jong, won’t you come with us?”

“Those guys”... um...”

were three people who were always together. Jang Sam-tae occasionally ran errands, but other than that, he was almost always there. Therefore, I felt somewhat lonely unless I was walking with three people.

Moreover, if I had Jang Samtae, I could make anything...

and it was nice because I could eat delicious food.

“He told me to watch the manor today.

“There is nothing better than going together.”

” to?”

What does it mean that there is nothing good?

Hwa So-mi had to think deeply. He placed his small hand on his cheek. I could feel the thick cheeks, but I guess I’m used to it now and don’t feel anything strange.

I walked like that.

After seeing the flowers and trees, I walked along the stream flowing from Dongjeong Lake for a while. I was sweating profusely from walking around for over two hours, and even walking was now difficult.

But Dan Woo-hyeon never stopped.

He was ahead and did not help Hwa So-mi in the slightest.

Just like when Dan Woo-hyeon left Hwa So-mi’s side in the past, Hwa So-mi felt like she would never see him again if he disappeared like this, so Hwa So-mi took a powerful step forward.

So as not to miss Dan Woo-hyeon, who is ahead.

I didn’t even whine because it was hard.

I felt like I would be abandoned forever if I did that.

No, I even had an uneasy feeling that today might be the last time I see Dan Woo-hyeon’s back on this road in front of me.

“What are you doing? “If you stop because you’re tired, you won’t be able to exercise.”

“Woo”... exercise?”

“No, it’s nothing. Let’s go a little further. “There is a small village near here, so I think you can rest there.”

Hua Xiaomi nodded vigorously.

The soft tone of voice blew away all the fire. Hwa So-mi took small steps even more vigorously and quickly followed Dan Woo-hyeon.

But Hwa So-mi looked around and remembered something. It feels like a place I’ve been to before. As I focused on each and every scene I saw, familiarity soon brought out memories that had been sleeping on the other side of my memory.

“Oh, I’ve been here with my mom before.”

“Hoo? “You mean here?”

Hua Xiaomi nodded slightly.

Eventually, I looked around and reminisced about the past. It was a long way from holding my mother’s hand as a child.

Apparently, this village is said to be blessed by immortals, so they came to make a wish.

Somi also prayed.

I ask that both parents live well without worries.

As those memories came to mind, I smiled involuntarily.

As the child smiled brightly, Dan Woo-hyeon stroked his head.

Hwa So-mi felt as if all her sorrow for the missing pine tree was blown away with just that. I had a small wish in my heart that these happy times would continue without end.

* * *

He was about eight feet tall and had thick muscles and a bushy beard.

A sword left nearby hinted that this man was no ordinary person.

The man sat on a large chair and blew on his foot.

Everyone around them held their breath.

No one dared to open their mouth.

Eventually, he completely emptied the bottle of alcohol and threw it roughly on the floor.

Kwachang-!

flinch-!

Everyone flinched.

That’s how scared I was of this man in front of me.

There are two organizations that are most feared by those operating in the shadows.

One is Heuksalmun (黑殺門).

It is a place that breeds great assassins who do

not know where they are hiding and who can even aim for the life of the Murim Lord if they receive a request.

And another one is the Black Taoist Association (黑度會).

They should not be ignored just because they are a group of ronin. It is no exaggeration to say that these rogues are perhaps the scariest beings in the central plains.

They are more numerous than the beggars of the opening, and their information power is comparable to that of the opening, Haomun, or famous merchants.

But does that mean their skills are low?

no.

I don’t know about others, but the people here right now are all experts who have reached the peak, and they are strong enough to compare with figures from prestigious families or old factions.

And the head of this company’s black club, Sa Ma-chan(司=.

He was the one who actually led the Black Demon Society. He was also the idol of the ronin people and was called King Nang (浪王).

“Changbai Mountain”....”

“ Q ......”

—r.....*

“Do you know how much money these little guys give us every year?”

“Wh-... of course hahana...-.”

“We lost contact with the Honam branch... and the people who went to catch Jang Sam-tae.”

bang-!

As he spoke, Sima Chan’s eyes burned brightly with anger. The quietest place so far was Honam.

Because there was no significant force and there was no better place to move.

In addition, thanks to the chaotic Changbaek Mountain, the number of climbers was significantly reduced, so the income coming in was also superior to the Honam region.

But suddenly, one incident after another occurred.

Changbai Mountain and Xiao Chuyan were captured, and not long ago, even the Hunan branch collapsed.

“There is someone. “There is someone who is interfering with us.”

“You are correct.”

A man nodded, wiping away his cold sweat. Most of the people here right now are probably thinking the same thing.

No matter how twisted it was, things wouldn’t happen all at once like this, so it was clear that someone had planned it.

“I’m very curious who that guy is.”

“Joe.”... we will take action.”

“A guy named Jang Sam-tae who tried to make a deal with the county governor and So Chu-yeom. Catch these two guys and watch them. “Something will definitely come out.”

“number of people!”

Sima Chan withdrew his grim eyes and raised his head upward. Even though I could only see the high ceiling, why did it feel like it was particularly dark today?

I felt strangely unwell.

Sima Chan frowned and reached for the bottle again to shake off this discomfort.

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