Chapter 441

Episode 441

The journey to Haenam Island was smooth.

No one dared to block the group’s path forward.

This was because the carriage had a flag with a pattern symbolizing the Haenam faction drawn on it.

If there’s one thing that’s disappointing, it’s that there’s a lot of homelessness.

“.......”

I yawned, staring at the roaring bonfire.

Most of the troublesome work was done for him by the Haenam Sect’s disciples, but sleeping outside in the dew was still not pleasant.

‘It’s unavoidable because we have to minimize the movement route.’

To head to Haenampa, one had to pass through Guangxi (廣西) or Guangdong (廣東).

However, there was a Sangsalmun (祥殺門) in Guangxi.

The Sadomun faction (邪道門派) is competing with the martial arts alliance of political factions for regional hegemony.

It would be nice if we could pass through in a straight line, but if a collision occurred, we would have wasted time.

For that reason, the group was moving along the western outskirts of Guangdong.

Since it was a deserted road, it was natural that guests and inns could not be easily seen.

‘The weather is...’

I picked up the firewood piled next to me, threw it into the fire, and stared blankly at the sky.

It was a clear sky without a single cloud.

The twinkling starlight that seemed to fall at any moment filled my vision.

‘Good.’ At least there won’t be any delays in the schedule due to heavy rain.’

At this rate, I thought I could reach Haenam Island within three days.

Unless something variable occurs.

“What are you thinking about? “Unrang.”

Seo-yeon Dang, who quietly came and sat down next to me, spoke to me.

I answered with a soft smile on my face.

“I was thinking about Soger.”

“I sensed a lie.”

“There are two errors in that statement.”

“......?”

“First of all, I’m really good at lying. “It is not a lie to say that I was thinking about the second Sojeo.”

“Saying it like that makes me even more confused. “Whether I should believe it or not.”

Dan Seo-yeon chuckled and leaned her head on my shoulder.

The disciple of the Haenam Sect, who had been on guard, cleared his throat and slightly turned his head.

“Sometimes things like this are good. “I’ve been so busy, but sometimes I need to go outside and get some fresh air.”

“There are many places I want to go with Sojeo.”

These were not empty words.

Since I went back to the past, I didn’t feel like I was running too far ahead.

Sometimes I used to think that way.

What would it have been like if I had lived a leisurely life without entering the martial arts world?

Wouldn’t it have been exciting to wander around the central plains while enjoying the delicacies of popular tourist destinations?

‘...No, if that were the case, I wouldn’t have been in a romantic relationship with Tang Seo-yeon like this.’

It wasn’t that I regretted the past.

Isn’t it said that humans are originally creatures who long for what they have never had and fantasize about it?

It must have been in the same context that in my past life, I dreamed of ‘a life where one becomes the subject of one’s own life.’

I could definitely say it.

The relationships I have built so far are so precious that they cannot be compared to anything else.

It wasn’t just Tang Seoyeon.

Teacher, members of Cheonan Kambu, and organizations and forces with which we have friendly relations, such as Hwayang Sangdan or Kangsoakga.

To me, they all had invaluable value.

‘After the war against the Demonic Cult is concluded and scattered problems are resolved.’

I thought it wouldn’t be a bad idea to go on a long trip with Seoyeon Tang.

I quietly closed my eyes, promising myself not to forget the regrets that came to mind today.

* * *

“Pirates!”

“Turn the boat around! “The distance between us must not be narrowed!”

Something happened half a day after leaving the port and going out to sea on a boat.

As many as five large ships appeared from the side and began to approach this direction at frightening speed.

The moment when one of the pirates, who sensed something ominous, was about to shout something.

Kwaaaaang!

The waist of the mast broke with an explosion.

The pirates looked up with blank expressions and soon let out a look of astonishment.

The fallen mast fell into the sea, causing a splash.

It’s an unbelievable sight that happened with just a light punch.

Wow!

Taking control of the atmosphere, I strongly clapped my hands together to attract the pirates’ attention.

Masoeumgong (手音功).

The vision of Akga learned from reading the martial arts book he received from Akyeoryeong.

A heavy wave passed through the bodies of all the pirates.

Those with a higher level of martial arts would have felt it more clearly.

That the young man in front of him was a monster he could not resist.

‘It instills fear by generously revealing its power.’

In order to prevent pirates from doing anything foolish, we had to first prevent them from making rational decisions.

So they showed off their power so that it was easy for them to feel the difference in rank.

A large ship that was half wrecked.

A heavy energy encroaching on the area.

Dozens of thunder spheres floating in the air and splashing electric current.

All the information conveyed through my senses indicated that I was an absolute expert.

I pray for the time of silence to pass.

Perhaps sensing that I was looking for someone to talk to, one of the pirates came forward and stuttered to ask:

“Who is your noble person?”

“Is my identity important in the current situation?”

I tilted my head crookedly and responded in a cold tone.

Honorific terms were not used.

Because lower ranks are more effective than upper ranks in intimidating the enemy.

“Although I am an uneducated person, I still know some things about the affairs of Moorim. “It is said that in all of the past and present, there is only one martial artist who reached absolute heights at such a young age as the nobleman.”

“.......”

“Dragon King Daehyup. Without even knowing the subject, we targeted a ship carrying a noble person. Please have mercy and spare my life.”

The man threw away his weapon and fell down, begging for his life.

Other pirates who were watching the atmosphere followed suit and bowed down.

If I could use my brain just a little bit, I would be able to figure out what to do in the current situation.

I crossed my arms arrogantly and looked down at the pirates.

“What about the captain?”

“He died just now. “Because I was hit by a wind blowing from Daehyup.”

“Was he the leader who led you all?”

“That’s right.”

I frowned slightly.

Looking at his attire, I thought he must have been a person of quite high status, but I never expected him to be the leader of a pirate group.

“What about the vice-captain?”

“I am the vice-captain.”

“For that matter, your clothes look simple. “Unlike the captain.”

“.......”

“Where is the real vice captain?”

“I am indeed the vice-captain. The reason why I dress the same as other sailors is because I drank too much in the morning and made mistakes...” It

didn’t seem like he was lying.

The pirates around him also seemed to agree with his words.

“good night. “The captain is dead, so you will have to take on the role of talking to me.”

“Please tell me anything.”

I nodded in satisfaction.

Fortunately, things worked out as intended.

Even if a hostage situation had occurred, I wouldn’t have been in danger, but it would have been inevitable that the reputation I had worked so hard to build would fall.

I am far from the type of person who would take a loss to save the lives of hostages.

The best thing was to make the pirates bow their heads voluntarily.

I paused, glaring at the vice-captain, and then blurted out.

“Where is your base?”