Chapter 484

Episode 484

I cleared my throat as I looked around at the thousands of martial artists lined up under the podium.

I wondered if I should give a speech to boost the morale of my troops ahead of our departure, but that was far from my taste.

‘We decided to pass on such a burdensome role to the Buddha who will join us soon.’

Sometimes, there are words that are short and concise that leave a big impression on the other person.

A powerful voice echoed throughout the area.

“I will tell you right here.”

The stares pouring in as soon as I open my mouth.

I drew an arc around my mouth and spoke back as if making a declaration.

“I will catch the Demon Cultist. “Please know that I will not give up that role to anyone.”

Wow!

Cheers erupted.

My heart swelled as I saw the dancers responding so passionately to my playful remarks.

I couldn’t help but feel proud as the things I had accumulated over the years were visualized and placed in front of my eyes.

“I’m leaving.”

The destination is Hanam.

The march to put an end to the Great War against the Righteous Demons has begun.

* * *

“What will you do?”

“What do you mean?”

“I don’t think you’re asking because you don’t know.”

A pond where carp showing off their golden scales swim.

In the pavilion in the center, two old men were sitting facing each other with a checkerboard between them.

“The spiritual dojo was kicked out of the monastery and returned to being a monk. “Did you feel nothing while watching it?”

“Isn’t it retribution? “What a shame that the person who committed a mistake had to pay the price.”

The identity of the old man who shoved the piece of meat into his mouth and put his chopsticks down on the plate was Master Baekmang, an elder from the Shaolin Temple.

The old man on the other side, drinking his drink and picking up a baduk stone, was Sohyeongeom, an elder from the Hwasan faction.

Two people who were famous for being the best at playing baduk in the Senate were engaged in a close battle on a smooth wooden board.

“There is no other opportunity than now to reduce the position of the Cheonan Inspector General.”

“I think so too. In that sense, the spiritual seal was too hasty.”

“Rather than being hasty, it would be timid and cautious. Before and after the start of all-out war. “There is no way he didn’t keep in mind that the weight of the work will change dramatically depending on when it is done.”

Perfect!

Baekmangdaesa, placing a white stone on the checkerboard, nodded slowly.

In the latter case, as the probability of success increases, the risk that must be taken also increases.

As a spiritual dojo, it would have been impossible not to assume the worst case scenario.

“Then I will ask. Are you a more courageous person than the spiritual seal?”

“no.”

“What a contradiction. “Didn’t you say just a little while ago that we need to keep the Cheonan Inspector General in check?”

“I don’t have courage, but I know what I have to do to protect my food.”

“Is that why you called me?”

“That’s right.”

“How about you do it yourself instead of asking me to do it?”

“You know, don’t you? “How do other elders view me?”

A bitter smile appeared on Sohyeongeom’s lips.

[Do not call me friendly. What if the other elders misunderstand?]

[It would be great for me if you said yes. You will be able to easily keep the most difficult enemy in check.]

[A scary guy.]

“I know what you are concerned about, but he is not a great person who would go back on what he said and try to preserve the Cheonan Government Department.”

“How can you be so sure?”

“Out of all the elders, the person who knows him best is probably none other than me.”

It was a statement that could be made because it was Sohyeongeom and not anyone else.

Master Baekmang’s eyes narrowed.

[I don’t know if this will be a satisfactory answer to you, but I will tell you one thing for sure.] [

I have no intention of seeking the position of the next leader based on my experience as the head of the Cheonan Ganbu.] In the past,

I had no intention of seeking the position of the next leader. The conversation we had at passed through Sohyeongeom’s mind.

The wrinkled mouth twitched slightly.

If I hadn’t looked at Yeonsun at the time, I wouldn’t have been able to determine the route so clearly.

“It means there is no clear basis.”

Contrary to his indifferent reaction, Ambassador Baekmang’s entire attention was focused on what the other person would say next.

It was a decision made by Prosecutor Sohyeon, not anyone else.

I couldn’t just ignore it because there was no confirmation.

“I’ve thought this way since the decision was made to revive Cheonan Gambu. The Senate will have to compete with the ruling faction in the future. “We need to look at the future, not just now, but several years from now.”

“Hmm.”

“It’s not just a competition. It’s a scramble. “The power structure of the Maeng will completely change depending on which faction absorbs and how much of the foundation the Cheonan Government has built.”

“The most important thing is which faction does Director Cheonan intend to join?”

“That’s right.”

What Sohyeongeom wanted to say was simple.

The status of Cheonan Gambu has already increased.

Now, rather than asserting pride or authority, the Senate must focus on appeasing them even at the cost of blood loss.

Just like the Maengju faction is doing.

“To put it bluntly, we are already falling behind the competition.”

“Because the leader who came up with the same idea as you has already defeated the player?”

“yes. However, the good news is that the head of the Cheonan Inspector General is not particularly interested in the position of Maengju.”

“.......”

“I’m sure it’s because I heard it from myself. It’s not too late. “I can pull it over here.”

“Why did you come to see me and not anyone else?”

“Because I thought only the ambassador would listen to my story.”

“Have you ever thought that I could stab you in the back?”

“I’m sure that won’t happen. “You are not someone who does not know what is a wise decision.”

Perfect! Perfect! Perfect! Perfect!

The two stayed silent for a while, concentrating only on baduk.

Only the sound of black and white stones being placed alternately rang out at regular intervals.

How much time has passed?

Sohyeongeom, who was tapping the edge of the board with a black stone, broke the silence and spoke first.

“Of course, the fact that the Cheonan Inspector General is in the Senate also means that those who previously had vested interests will have to be pushed out by him. But...”

“But?”

“To put it bluntly, wouldn’t it be okay if it weren’t just us?”

Perfect!

Master Baekmang, who was staring at the black stone on the checkerboard, opened his eyes wide.

I pursed my lips and let out a laugh.

Due to an unexpected move, the favorable situation became tense again.

In any case, he was an opponent that I could not let down my guard.

Sohyeongeom narrowed his eyes and smiled.

“Didn’t I tell you so? “This is all retribution for taking my alcohol.”