Chapter 409

Episode 409

The incident started with Woo Ga-jin coming to me on the night I returned to the headquarters and complaining.

After sending away the disciples of Hyeonsa-mun, he called me and stopped me as I was heading to the bedroom and said this out loud.

“They say my younger brother was attacked.”

“...What does that mean?”

“Literally, while we were away, gunmen attacked my brother.”

“Is something wrong with Wu Xiaozhe’s personal life?”

“If that were the case, the news would have reached you a long time ago. “It seems that Soyoung (疏影) confronted them on behalf of her younger brother.”

“Soyoung?”

“I’m talking about the shadow given to my younger brother in Dokgok.”

Only after hearing the explanation did I realize the identity of the object that Wu Ga-jin was referring to.

[You said Yeong (影).]

[Yes.]

[Do you have any other name?]

[No. I am just a shadow.]

Woo Hwayeon’s double, who came to Jungwon under orders from Dokgokju.

I had given her instructions before.

Talk to Woo Hwayeon and come up with a new name.

This was because in order for her to be able to freely enter the main body of the alliance, she had to have at least some personal information to be entered in the personal register.

‘It looks like the name that was decided that way is Soyoung.’

Soyoung (疏影).

It meant a shadow that appears at first glance.

‘I don’t think it’s the name Woo Hwayeon came up with.’

Although the surrounding environment has changed, it was a naming that showed the will not to forget his duty as a shadow.

I thought I would use the name chosen by the appropriate person.

Contrary to appearances, he seemed to know how to assert himself.

“We will immediately begin the work to find the varicose veins.”

“There is no need for that. “They say they already know the identity of the culprit.”

“Is it really a spiritual seal?”

“You guessed right. “It seems like you have a history of doing something similar before, right?”

I gritted my teeth inwardly.

Spirituality seal.

This sneaky old man caused an accident again.

That was also when I took advantage of the opportunity to lead my team members to the battlefield.

“It is said that the face of one of the masked men who attacked was revealed during the battle, and his appearance exactly matched that of the guard guard who was assisting Yeongseong Dojang.”

It was a word that made me feel uncomfortable.

There were guards from the Rongseong Dojo among the raiders?

Even carelessly showing your face there?

Even though the work of the thousand-year-old Yongseong Dojo was sloppy, there were some sloppy aspects.

‘I guess I understand. Is it ostentatious revenge?’

It is a story known to those in the know, but in the past, Yeongseong Dojang attacked Wolhwajang and was kicked out after being humiliated.

At that time, the person who disguised herself as Woo Hwayeon and lured him in was Soyoung.

I remembered that Youngseong Dojang, who had been poisoned by her poison, was unable to leave his residence for a while.

‘Your pride must have been hurt. ‘It’s so bad that I just can’t get over it.’

Of course, the Youngseong Dojo would have tried to cover up the matter, but those who were interested and investigated would have easily figured out the truth about the incident.

Not only was it not enough to be humiliated by barbarians, but he was even ridiculed by those around him.

It must have been humiliating in one way or another for Yeongseong Dojang, who wielded enormous power as an elder of the clan.

‘At best, I had no choice but to seek revenge in order to avoid being told that I was scared and cowered by Pokgok’s warning. If you think about it that way, it makes sense.’

It wasn’t that difficult to guess why the assassins sent by the Youngseong Dojo left behind their tails.

It should have been seen that their purpose from the beginning was not to quietly take revenge without leaving a trace.

Rather, wouldn’t they have hoped that the identity of the evil beast would be made public?

‘What kind of pride is that guy?’

In any case, the attacker’s face was only revealed for a moment, so the Youngseong dojo was not going to be in trouble.

This side has not secured the identity of the target, and in the end, the only thing worth presenting is the victim’s testimony.

Even if there was clear physical evidence, it would not have been possible to punish the elder Maeng based on testimony alone in such a difficult situation.

“Cheonan Inspector General.”

“Please speak.”

Because I know she cared about me.

Actually, I didn’t have much time to spare at the time.

‘but.’

There was a need to pay attention at least once.

Just waiting patiently was not the solution.

To solve a problem, you need to actively ask for help from those around you, but what can you do if the person involved keeps their mouth shut?

“This is already the second time.”

“......?”

“I’m talking about the number of times Wu Xiaoze covered up serious issues. Both what happened before and what happened this time. This is not an issue that should end with the personal experience of Woo Sojeo. “This is an important matter that affects the relationship between the Beast Palace and the Murim Alliance.”

“Boss.”

“I won’t listen to excuses. This is a mistake that cannot be overlooked. If something like this happens in the future, please report it to me immediately. Sozer has a duty to do so, and I, as a protector, have a responsibility. Do you understand?”

“......yes.”

Woo Hwayeon nods her head with a bitter smile.

I looked away from her, turned my head to Soyoung who was sitting across from me, and said.

“Are you feeling okay?”

“it’s okay. “It’s safe to return to escort duties right away.”

No matter where I looked, it didn’t look like it was in good condition.

In any case, this was the problem for humans who did not take care of themselves.

“Even if you have to, don’t think about being stubborn and just calmly collect yourself. “This is an order from my superior.”

“All right.”

“We will make sure to take care of the situation so that the situation you are concerned about does not occur. As a bonus, let me collect the debt I owed for making Sojeo like this.”

“.......”

“So don’t worry about what happens next and rest comfortably.”

Woo Hwayeon’s shoulders trembled, perhaps because she sensed a chill from the chilling voice.

After finishing my business, I left the room, leaving the two women behind.

The sly face of Youngseong Dojang flashed through my mind in an instant.

‘I just needed an offering, and he did it just right.’

* * *

A ceremony was held to send away the dead.

All members of Cheonan Gambu attended and filled the seats.

The disciples of Master Xuan and the members of the Jujakdae who fought together on the battlefield also escaped from the front lines in Hebei and briefly returned to the headquarters.

Everyone comforted the souls of the deceased warriors with sad expressions.

Same time.

I appeared a long way away from the ceremony site and was arguing with the warriors guarding the large gate.

“So you’re saying you won’t get out of the way?”

“No matter how much you are the head of the Cheonan Inspector General, you cannot enter and leave this place at will. Please go back.”

I tilted my head crookedly and crossed my arms.

The warriors swallowed their saliva, perhaps feeling uneasy about that.

Inside the gate they guarded was the Senate.

As I was not an elder nor had I received an invitation from them, it was natural that I could not go in.

“I’m sorry, but I don’t have any intention of asking for your permission.”

“...Are you sure that you would break the rules of the Meng and invade by force?

“Wrong. “In fact, it’s the opposite.”

But still, I didn’t back down.

If I was going to stop here, I wouldn’t have started in the first place.

“Everything I do from now on is to protect the discipline of the Meng.”

“How absurd is that...!”

Kwaaaaang!

With an explosion of alcohol, the warrior’s new form flew through the air.

Fragments of the broken front door flew in all directions.

The bandits who were passing nearby were startled and rushed to the source of the noise.

[I hope you can hold a grand funeral for that friend of the Yangtze River Association.]

Master said.

Please see me off properly on the way.

‘Whose request would you refuse?’

I hummed and climbed over the rubble into the Senate Hall.

If you’re going to do it, do it hotly.

The plan was to hold an unconventional funeral that would make the spirits of the dead scream with joy.