Chapter 418

Episode 418

‘I gained an unexpectedly large amount of income.’

A vacant lot with few people.

I placed my hand on the sword, closed my eyes, and fell into meditation.

A variety of information has been conveyed through expanded senses.

The sound of grasshoppers chirping, the gaze of a sparrow sitting on a tree branch looking at me, and even the sight of people in the distance exchanging drinks while lamenting.

Currently, Meng Kyung was having a private meeting with Jang Wan in a guest room on the third floor.

At Jang Wan’s request, everyone else left the place.

‘If Jang Wan and other open-minded people join, the situation in Cheonan Gambu will get much better.’

Of course, as he had promised something, he could not entrust Jang Wan with a risky role.

Considering his abilities, it would have been okay to make him a member of the investigation team or execution team, but if he did that, the elders of the open world would be angry.

Above all, in order for Jang Wan to be able to focus on martial arts training with peace of mind, it was necessary to take measures to prevent him from going out.

‘In the end, there is only one role worth taking on.’

In addition to martial arts, high-ranking figures in the open world had abilities commonly required.

It is none other than the ability to process information.

Considering that Open was considered one of the best intelligence groups in the Central Powers, this was only natural.

Jang Wan, the owner of the fire station, could be said to be a person who perfectly fit the type of talent Yu So-hwa wanted.

If you assign them to the administrative work group, they will quickly adapt and blend into the department.

‘Yoo So-hwa would like it.’

Now I can finally stand up in front of her.

I wonder how upset he must be feeling now that the manager has already been placed on probation in a situation where there is a backlog of work.

Her tantrums would be eased if she brought in a capable new member.

‘There is a lot of work to be done.’

Through the records left by reporter Cheon, I realized the true intention of the Demonic Cult.

Also, the time has finally come to raise the flame of counterattack.

I had to prepare for the decisive battle.

However, if the preparation could be accomplished overnight, it was not.

‘There is no reason to be impatient.’

Step by step, one by one.

I had to go up the stairs.

It is true that good times have come, but that does not mean we should forget the strength of the enemy.

As I had done so far, I had to gradually strangle my opponent and then pierce his heart at the crucial moment.

‘The next most urgent task after the maintenance of Cheonan Gambu is to raise the level of martial arts.’

He was almost killed by the Demon Cultist and survived twice.

The same situation should not have been repeated three times.

Until now, I had somehow been lucky enough to survive, but there was no way that luck would continue next time.

‘In the end, the cult leader must be defeated to put an end to it.’

I already knew how to confront the cult leader.

This was confirmed through the fight in Banghyeon (房縣).

If you use your newfound knowledge properly, you can deal an effective blow to the cult leader.

There were two main things I should aim for in the future while practicing martial arts.

一. Mastering enlightenment perfectly and making it your own.

2. Raise fundamental skills so that you do not have to rely on bombing and magic attacks when dealing with religious leaders in the future.

The first was important, but even more important was the second.

The person I am now is only flashy on the outside, but has no substance.

People in the world chose me and Master as the two people who could stand on equal footing with the Demon Cult Master, but that was an incorrect assessment.

The sect leader was a being who could not do anything about temporarily amplifying his power by using a magic attack.

[If you can only use it in such a monotonous way, it would be better not to use the sword technique.] [

The direction of your enlightenment is not compatible with the magic attack of Pokijam.]

The words the sect leader told me during the fight in Banghyeon flashed through my mind.

I couldn’t just brush it off as something my enemy said.

Because it was advice that has become my lifeblood and flesh today.

‘That was a poignant point.’

In order to build a huge castle, the ground had to be solid from the beginning.

A building that was built high without thinking about the future was bound to collapse in the end.

‘In the end, the bomb attack is a martial art for short-term decisive battles. The limits of use are clear.’

Next, an air membrane was placed around the entire first floor.

“Warrior Park.”

“yes.”

“I heard that significant damage occurred while carrying out a mission to monitor the Sosalma Army.”

Park Woo-kyung’s face darkened.

I knew about it after receiving the report.

This time, there were massive casualties in unofficial units.

Exactly twenty-seven people were killed and six were injured.

The number of dead was overwhelmingly higher than the number of injured.

This means that most of the members whose location was discovered by the Sosalma Army failed to escape and lost their lives.

“He was a scary guy. “I heard through rumors that he was a great expert, but I had no idea he had such a persistent and cruel personality.”

“He is a person of interest in many ways.”

I sat down on the chair the coachman brought me and nodded, crossing my arms.

I was the person who knew more about Sosalma’s twisted personality than anyone else in the room.

Park Woo-kyung’s assessment was accurate.

“I’m sorry. “I put you at risk.”

“...!”

The unit members, including Park Woo-kyung, looked surprised.

Strictly speaking, there was no reason for me to apologize to them.

The unofficial unit was an organization created from the beginning with attrition in mind, so to speak, to be deployed in dangerous operations.

Everyone here was someone who volunteered for the unit even though they knew it.

So, it didn’t make sense for me to bow my head and apologize because the crew members were dead.

Some might say this.

If this is going to be the case, then the unit should not have been established. Isn’t doing this now an act of mocking the members who were forced into the unit?

‘but.’

Nevertheless, I had to take this opportunity to apologize.

The problem was not the deaths of the crew members themselves.

The fact is that they were killed.

I have never bowed my head in apology to the deceased Dang Seok-su, the Yangtze Cooperation Cooperative, or Hong Seong-hyeon.

‘If we were going to use existing units, we should have used them properly.’

The reason why the unofficial unit made such a huge sacrifice this time was largely due to the hasty dispatch of an organization without a proper system to the battlefield.

Even if they hadn’t caused a stampede, the scale of damage would have been much smaller.

Just as I had a responsibility to them, I also had a responsibility.

It is my responsibility not to let the sacrifices of my subordinates be in vain.

Of course, many of them were criminals who had been kicked out of the gang.

There were very few people who were loyal to me.

But what does that mean?

It was undoubtedly true that they were also my people.

“I will reward you for carrying out this dangerous mission. Five gold coins per person. “We will also provide sufficient compensation to the families of the deceased members.”

“Are you serious?”

Park Woo-kyung asked back with a puzzled expression.

I nodded, taking the sack handed to me by the coachman who was standing behind watching.

“of course.”

The rope that tied the bag was loosened and the crew swallowed their saliva when they saw the golden coins filled with it.

He seemed embarrassed yet happy to hear that the reward was larger than the salary he received during his time as a blind swordsman.

There were some who reacted cynically, saying, “What’s the use of all that if you die?”

Park Woo-kyung, who was quietly looking down at the five gold coins in his palm, blurted out.

“I have something I want to ask.”

“Please speak.”

“Why are you taking care of us like this? “From the manager’s point of view, we are no more or less than outcasts.”

“It’s simple.”

I answered in an indifferent tone, placing a gold coin in the hand of the soldier carrying the spear on his back.

A young curiosity deepened on Park Woo-kyung’s face.

“Didn’t I tell you at first that you be assigned to an unofficial unit? I would give you a chance.”

“yes?”

“The opportunity I am giving is at least different from the cheap opportunities that instructors in Jamma-dong give to practitioners.”

“......?”