Chapter 112

Episode 112:

The leader of the Murim Alliance.

After checking the contents of the report brought by Commander-in-Chief Zhuge Huan, Joo Hwa-baek burst into laughter.

“This is a much better friend than I thought.”

“It is not a matter to be taken lightly.”

“Why do you care about the relationship between Sohyeongeom and Yeonsun?”

“That’s right.”

“I guess it’s good anyway. “That kind of thing.”

“He is a talent who will grow into one of Meng’s main fighters in the near future. That such a person is friendly with Sohyeongeom, who is famous for his conservative tendencies...” “

Didn’t you say that? “He said he had no intention of belonging to any faction.”

“That’s the problem. In front of those who belonged to the Maengju faction, he claimed to be neutral, but behind his back, he was plotting matters in collusion with the elders. “Don’t you know what this means?”

“They say too much is just as bad as not enough, and I think that’s exactly what they’re saying about you.”

“yes?”

“The military may seem smart, but there are times when it looks clumsy. “I would say there is a tendency to over-interpret the situation.”

“What are you talking about?”

“It is not important which faction you are close to. What’s really important is what kind of personality he has and what he’s done.”

“.......”

“High chivalry and outstanding skills to back it up. From his experience working as a member of the Homyeonhyup, to his achievements in subduing the assassination army. He is truly a person who can be called a charlatan. “Don’t you think so?”

“But...”

“This person is close to a representative of the conservative faction, so this person is our enemy. Is that really what you want to say? “I think it’s overly dichotomous thinking.”

“.......”

“If you follow that logic in the first place, it would be strange for Yeon Yeon-yun to be friendly with Zhuge Hye. “Just as this side finds the relationship between him and Xiao Xuan Jian difficult, wouldn’t the elders also find the relationship between him and Zhuge Hui uncomfortable?”

“Of course.”

“Faction and politics. Should we put pressure on a young friend using the circumstances of adults? Just watch for now. “Even if you make decisions slowly, it won’t be too late.”

“......All right.”

Zhuge Huan nodded with a nervous expression.

Juhwabaek put down the report on the desk with a pleasant smile and muttered in a low voice.

“It’s a homyeonhyeop....”

* * *

Same time.

Sohyeongeom’s residence located in the Senate.

“So, what brought you all the way to Ye?”

Sohyeongeom asked, handing tea he had personally prepared to the two giants who had barged into his residence without even accompanying an escort.

“You’re not asking because you don’t know, right?”

“Is it true that you defeated the Assassination Army?”

The two giants opened their mouths one after another.

Hwang Bo-gwang of Manryekwon.

Manjunggeom Namgung Jonghyun.

They were elders of the clan who held the position of elders of the Hwangbo family and the Namgung family, respectively.

Sohyeongeom answered while fiddling with his teacup as if he was enjoying the two elders’ reactions.

“I see.”

“Huh... ... .”

“You did a good job of hiding it until now.”

“It was quite a struggle. In particular, it was a bit of a headache when a military officer was dispatched from Meng to investigate the disturbance that occurred in Changsha. “I was able to get through it somehow.”

“I heard that Yeon-Woon, who found out about the assassination army’s plot, asked for your help. “How much is truth and how much is lies?”

“I don’t think there’s any reason to even tell you that.”

“.......”

“Well, it is clear that Yeonsaun played a decisive role in subduing the rebels.”

Manjunggeom, who was watching the conversation between Mannekkwon and Sohyeongeom, let out a low exclamation.

What Yeonsun said a while ago passed through my mind.

[Is there anyone in the world who would want to be in conflict with the Namgung family? However, I have a prior agreement with senior Sohyeongeom. I must protect it.]

‘Was this what you were talking about?’

It was an unexpected reason.

The subjugation of the assassin army.

It was not an achievement that could be achieved by a single review index.

The sword of the future.

A heroine who captivated the hearts of audiences with her outstanding skills and stunning beauty.

From what I heard, it seemed like the fighting became more intense and Peng Yeon-ji suffered quite a few injuries.

Because he defeated her and advanced to the finals, Hak-kyung Dojang became a villain rather than a villain.

He couldn’t help but feel aggrieved.

This is a situation where you get criticized even if you win fairly.

‘In a way, it’s pitiful.’

Right now, I had a similar experience during the first match of the finals.

At the time when I faced Seonhye Dojang.

Since I defeated my opponent without causing any major injuries, I didn’t hear any boos, but no one in the audience seemed happy about my victory.

‘But for me, it’s not a bad situation.’

Thanks to Hak-kyung Dojang taking on the villain role, it seemed like a more dramatic production would be possible.

I put my hand on the sword with a smile on my face.

‘Become a sacrifice for my fame. ‘Seonryong.’

* * *

Waaaaaa!

A shout that shook the heavens and earth filled the stadium.

Hakgyeong Dojang could not hold on for more than 50 seconds and knelt down in front of me.

Absolutely! Quick!

I swung the sword engulfed in brain energy and brushed off the blood on the tip.

“victor! Yeonsun!”

The referee’s voice, mixed with energy, shook the entire stadium.

“Whoa... ... .”

Finally, he became the winner of the dance competition.

It was a moment I didn’t expect, but I didn’t feel particularly passionate about it.

It was the opposite of what I thought.

I felt calm, as if I had achieved something that I took for granted.

With a calm expression, I looked back at the podium located behind the non-stage.

Key figures of the Murim League were sitting in special seats with awnings and watching.

Of course, the leader, Joo Hwabaek, was included among them.

Hwabaek Joo slowly got up from his seat and declared the end of the competition in a voice full of energy.

The end of the competition meant the end of the Yongbong branch.

The audience clapped and was happy, but at the same time they seemed disappointed.

I politely raised my arms in the direction of Joo Hwa-baek, then left the match venue and headed to the waiting room.

After the final match, a performance by Maeng’s dancers was scheduled, and a closing ceremony was scheduled after the performance.

According to the regulations, participants who placed at the top of the competition must participate in the closing ceremony.

Me, who played the final match today, and Chunwoo Dojang, who played the third place match earlier, were no exception.

When I entered the waiting room, I collapsed on the chair and muttered.

“It’s time to leave Honam.”

* * *

After a long wait, the closing ceremony finally began.

“Yeon Yeon-woon, the winner of the competition, please come forward.”

The call of the contemporary Murim lord Juhwabaek.

After getting up on the podium, I took a deep breath and made eye contact with him.

Delivery of goods following a long congratulatory speech.

The identity of the elixir that everyone was curious about was Plum Blossom Goddan.

A treasure of treasures that allows you to gain half a pound of stamina in an instant by taking it.

Hwabaek Joo continued by saying that he would like to take this opportunity to express his gratitude to the Hwasan Sect for providing the elixir.

After all the procedures were completed, Hwabaek Joo asked in a low voice.

“The winner of the competition will be given the privilege of applying to the department of his/her choice. Have you decided which department to apply to?”

“yes.”

Everyone looked at me with bated breath.

Curiosity arose.

Which department will the winner of the competition apply to?

Without any hesitation, I gave an answer that no one would have thought of.

“I want to be assigned to the Sacheon branch of the Murim League.”