Episode 170: Gotcha
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Two bamboos were placed neatly and a stem was woven between them.
Then, a shape similar to a foot pole used when fishing in a stream was being created.
“Grandpa, what are we making now?”
“We are making stretchers.”
“Yes? What are you listening to?”
Jin-san Yu gently pointed to the side with his chin.
“That’s that Palgye taking a nap over there. “It was difficult to carry him in a hurry when he came.”
Although Wang Sa-pyeong is a large man, it is not so heavy that martial arts masters feel burdened.
However, I couldn’t help but find it quite annoying to carry and run long distances. And that too with an awkward posture.
Two small people had to support him above their heads to move him.
“You can run with us. “He said I need to lose more weight.”
“hmm. “I guess that wouldn’t be bad either.”
Wang Sa-pyeong, who had been eavesdropping on their conversation with his eyes closed, suddenly stood up.
“What kind of crazy things are these guys talking about now? “Can’t you see this slim body!?”
It was natural for Wang Si-pyeong to be shocked.
It is about 300 miles from here to the destination.
If the ancestors were to spread the light, they could arrive in one hour, but by Wang Sa-pyeong’s standards, it would have taken four days.
For someone who absolutely hates exercise, being asked to run for four days was nothing short of torture.
Yu Seol asked quietly while tying a knot on the stem.
“Is it because you’re hungry? “Would you like me to make a special meal for you?”
Wang Sa-pyeong’s expression, who had been angry at the word special meal, changed one hundred and eighty degrees.
“...I’m not saying that’s necessarily true. “I’m worried that the officials won’t recognize me when I arrive.”
When I first saw Wang Sapyeong, he was a huge man weighing over 300 pounds.
Now he had lost weight beyond recognition.
It’s amazing that you can lose so much weight in such a short period of time.
Was it because of that? He no longer suffered from small intestine disease. The chronic disease that threatened his life disappeared.
Yu Seol burst out laughing at his oversensitive reaction.
“Hehehe. just joke. “I’ve already made it, so come on and get on it.”
Wang Siping cleared his throat and sat down in the makeshift palanquin.
“Hmm! You guys also had a human side. “I thought they were heartless yakshas.”
“how is it?”
“It’s a bit small, but it’s worth sitting in.”
Josun grabbed the bamboo from both sides and lifted it once.
For something that was made in a hurry, it was flawless.
It was questionable whether the bamboo used as support would be able to withstand the weight, but it was a problem that could be solved if energy was used to increase strength.
A satisfied expression also appeared on Jin-san Yu’s face.
“I guess this is no problem. “Shall we leave soon?”
A road about 50 ri south of Gaebongseong Fortress.
As always, a checkpoint was set up here.
Soldiers blocked the road with wooden fences and inspected the people passing by.
The person in charge of this place was Bang Heol, the head of Jeoljedowi.
“All passed!”
When Banghyul made a gesture, a group of people passed through the street.
A junior officer who was watching this hurriedly ran over and said.
“Sir, they are the ones we haven’t confirmed yet.”
“If it’s okay, just pretend and let me pass. “Because it’s meaningless.”
“...And what if the people who kidnapped Daein escape?”
Banghyul’s forehead formed deep wrinkles.
Even though I explained it to him, he probably felt uncomfortable because he kept talking back.
But the man was approaching with tears in his eyes.
“What happened? “I searched day and night to find the person, and finally...”
“There were some circumstances. “What is your name?”
“...This is a betrayal of moderation. My subordinates and I were all worried about people. “No!”
Banghyul, who had tears in his eyes, began to sob.
Wang Siping looked at him sadly as he wiped away his tears. Then he patted me on the shoulder.
“haha. “But I didn’t live my life in vain.”
“The great man is the light and pillar of opening. “I’m so glad you’re safe.”
“Okay, okay. “I will not forget you.”
“I just did what I had to do. “We will take you safely to the opening section, sir.”
Wang Si-pyeong stopped wiping the sweat from his forehead and waved his hand.
“Now is not the time to return. “I’m thirsty, so get me some water first.”
Banghyul sent a gesture to one of his quick-witted subordinates.
Then he came running from somewhere carrying a simple chair.
After receiving the chair, Banghyul carefully pushed it behind Wang Sapyeong.
“Please sit down first. Drinking water will also be brought soon.”
The legs of the wooden chair sank deep into the ground under the weight of Wang Sa-pyeong.
It was acceptable that it wasn’t broken.
“I have a rough idea of the current situation. It’s okay now, so everyone disarm and withdraw. “Please tell this to other checkpoints as well.”
“Yes, but where are you going to go? Shouldn’t the escort troops be left behind? “We will help you if you need it.”
Wang Siping thought for a moment.
After disbanding the military forces, they were scheduled to depart for Mt. Marun.
Was Jeong Chang-won, the country’s intelligence agency, really taken over by a martial arts organization called Changryongdae? And he had to confirm whether his son-in-law had betrayed him.
Besides, shouldn’t the dangerous guys called Yin-Yang Twin Monsters go with us?
I couldn’t predict what would happen during that process.
‘I should have at least one safety device.’
However, Banghyul and his subordinates were not trustworthy at all.
One hundred escorts per day would be better than them.
“Did you just say your name was Banghyul?”
“Yes, great. “It’s an honor to have you call me.”
“hmm. “Who in your unit has the fastest light attack?”
Banghyul stretched out his chest and gently patted his chest.
“I am the fastest.”
I asked this even though I knew.
Jejeoldowi is a military officer who plays the role of a mid-level commander on the battlefield and is highly skilled in martial arts. There was no way his men could surpass Bang Hyul’s Gyeonggong.
At that time, Wang Sa-pyeong, who was handed a bamboo bucket by someone, gulped down the water. Afterwards, he wiped his mouth with his sleeve and muttered.
“You seem to have extraordinary greed and ambition for power.”
“I’m sorry if it seemed that way. I just...”
Wang Siping raised one hand and cut him off.
“I meant it with good intentions. “Any man should have that kind of ambition and will.”
With relief, Banghyul bent his upper body to ninety degrees and made a fist.
“Thank you persimmon.”
“What is gratitude? As you live in this world, an opportunity that can change your life comes along at least once. Would you like to try it too?”
What do you mean challenge me out of nowhere?
I could not guess the intention of Wang Sa-pyeong’s words.
But whatever it was, Banghyul had no intention of backing down.
“I will take on the challenge. “Just give anything a chance.”
“hmm. I guess I have about half an hour left. Find the Opening Blade within it and bring it here.”
“Are you referring to Lieutenant Jeon Chung, the Daein’s bodyguard?”
Wang Siping glanced somewhere and nodded slowly.
After half a visit, I have to go see the yin-yang pair again.
I was planning to bring in Jeon Chung before that.