Chapter 113

Episode 113

“The winner of the contest will be given the privilege of applying to the department of Maeng’s choice. Have you decided which department to apply to?”

When Joo Hwa-baek asked Yeon-woon a question.

Most people there thought the same thing.

‘It must be the Blue Dragon.’

‘I will definitely apply to the Blue Dragon Corps.’

‘If I wasn’t stupid, I would choose the Blue Dragon.’

Zhuge Hyedo was watching from the audience with his family’s warriors.

Sohyeongeomdo was leisurely drinking a glass of wine while sitting in a special seat assigned to the main figures of the group.

Hwang Bo-jin also appeared on the non-stage as the same top runner-up.

Everyone thought of the Blue Dragon.

When discussing the main force of the Murim Alliance, there is a name that always appears.

Four Gods.

The strongest military group in the central plains that all Baekdo martial arts people envy.

Cheongryongdae was a group called the best among them.

Each of the warriors included was an elite with outstanding skills, and the screening process for joining was extremely difficult.

If Yeonsun, who won the competition, had to choose the best option, it was definitely Cheongryongdae.

Since he had the accomplishment of subduing an army of assassins, if he did well, he might be promoted to the rank of leader as soon as he joined.

The most surefire way to gain wealth and fame status in no time.

The answer that came out of Yeonsun’s mouth as if he had been waiting for something was completely different from their thoughts.

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

Zhuge Hui’s face, hidden by the cotton thread, was blank.

Sohyeongeom, who was tipping his glass with a smile on his face, heard a sound and coughed repeatedly.

Hwang Bo-jin glared at the back of Yeon-woon’s head with an expression that showed he wanted to see all the crazy people.

“Sichuan... branch?”

Even Hwabaek Joo, who asked the question, could not hide his embarrassment.

To that extent, the answer Yeonsun gave was unexpected.

“......”

The air in the audience was cold.

Everyone couldn’t believe their ears.

A god who saved the suffering residents of Zhejiang.

A hero who subdued the rebels and allowed the Yongbong branch to be held safely.

The strongest late-period index whose stock price skyrocketed by winning the competition.

He was saying that he wanted such a great talent to be assigned to a branch rather than the main branch of the Maeng.

A decision that is not easily understood.

One person involved, Yeonsun, just nodded calmly with a soft smile on his lips.

“yes. Please assign me to the Sacheon branch.”

Cheon Ga-ryeong, who was sitting side by side with Seo Ho-seon and watching the scene, smiled and placed her head on her clasped hands.

A conversation I had with Yeonsun while eating at a guesthouse not long ago came to mind.

[By the way, if you win the Yongbong branch, which department do you plan to apply to?]

[I plan to request to be assigned to the Sacheon branch of the Murim League.]

[Sacheon branch...?]

[Yes.]

[The purpose is to win the competition. It’s a story that would be absurd if other people heard that it was just to be assigned to the branch.] [

Contrary to what you said, you don’t seem to be that surprised.]

[How much time did I stick around with you? To some extent, I expected it. When you said goodbye to Master in the first place, you said you would come back,

right?] [That’s right.]

[Is there a special reason you want to apply to a branch rather than the main branch?] [

I don’t want to narrow down the possible range of maneuver.]

“Even a nerd is like that . “There are no weirdos.”

Seo Ho-seon nodded in agreement with Cheon Ga-ryeong’s muttering.

* * *

The average monk cannot arbitrarily choose his or her working department.

The higher-ups simply decide on a place to work based on the instructor’s skills and qualifications.

And I rejected it and responded like this.

[It would be a lie if I said I didn’t find your suggestion attractive. But I also have my own plans. When I join the organization, which department I will apply to and what I will do there.]

Since I had no intention of working at the organization’s headquarters in the first place, I had no choice but to answer that way.

Sohyeongeom, who was quietly sipping his drink as if recalling the events of that time, spoke as if throwing it away.

“I have done everything you asked me to do.”

“thank you.”

I was recognized for my achievement in catching the murderer and was able to obtain several privileges.

First, he became the deputy director of the Sacheon branch of the Murim League.

In other words, as soon as he was assigned to the branch, he was promoted to the position of second-in-command.

It was a fairly unconventional greeting.

Of course, Sacheon is a region where the influence of the Murim League is not very high, so even if he were to become deputy leader, he would not be able to wield great power.

“As you requested, your subordinate will be assigned to the Sacheon branch with you.”

“thank you.”

After joining, Damun would head to Sacheon with me.

Fraud committed using personal connections.

However, I didn’t feel the slightest sense of guilt.

This is because it was a dishonesty commonly committed by people from old families or those from five generations.

‘Everyone else is doing it too, but there’s no law saying I shouldn’t do it.’

I found a good sponsor at best, so there was no reason not to get help.

Since he paid that much money as a bribe, shouldn’t he make a decent profit?

“What do you plan to do next?”

“First, we have to take control of the Sacheon branch.”

“That’s natural. What do you plan on doing after that? “With your personality, there’s no way you’d be satisfied with just being the king of a branch.”

“Senior, you know me very well.”

I put my drink down on the table and scratched my chin.

What should I do after returning to Sacheon?

To be honest, I was lost.

It wasn’t that I didn’t know what to do, it was that there was so much to do that I couldn’t easily decide where to prioritize.

“I plan to think about it slowly once I get to the branch.”

“Well, there are some things that can be decided only by looking at the atmosphere of the scene.”

“I will contact you often.”

“If you need help, let me know anytime. “I will use my hands as much as I can.”

“thank you.”

“Thank you. “I am more grateful.”

Sohyeongeom and my drinking glass collided in the air.

I emptied my glass in one go with a pleasant smile on my face.

* * *

I went to each and every one of the connections I had made and said goodbye.

Ten Thousand Forces Fist, Thousand Swords, Pang

Wen-Hwan, etc... The last place I visited was Lee Family Head.

Lee Soo-yeon’s eyes brightened when she was informed that she would soon be leaving Honam.

He looked like he was about to burst into tears at any moment.

I said, wiping her face with my sleeve.

“Don’t be so sad. “It doesn’t mean I won’t be able to see you forever.”

“Do you really have to go?”

“yes.”

I had a strange feeling.

It was like seeing a woman abandoned by her lover, hanging on pitifully.

“I hope you are healthy next time I see you. “I hope we can go for a walk together under the sun then.”

“yes. “I definitely do that.”

Lee Kang-hak, who was watching, cleared his throat and said ‘loud’ as if he was feeling uncomfortable.

Then Lee Soo-yeon glared at him with sharp eyes, as if asking when he had been sad.

I clicked my tongue and looked at the two people in turn.

‘That old man is really tactless too.’