A Spy’s Demonic Life - Chapter 322



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322.

#Escort Warrior Exam

Waaaaaaaaaah!

Jang Seo, no, Baek Seo, who had now become the head of Baek Family, was inwardly greatly surprised by the loud cheers.

‘These are all people who came to take the test?’

I knew there would be a lot of warriors, but I didn’t expect it to be this many.

There were probably hundreds. No, it seemed like there were close to a thousand people gathered.

But if you think about it, it makes sense.

The path of a martial artist who trains martial arts all his life is a difficult one that becomes narrower and narrower like an ant hole.

Sometimes, a single word from a leader who has reached the realm of gods can be more valuable than decades of training.

It would be absurd not to rush in when faced with such an opportunity.

That’s why even more so.

‘There couldn’t be a better opportunity to plant a spy.’

Among these many people, there must be some who have infiltrated with other intentions.

Of course, the same goes for me.

Anyway, they said they would pick fifty people in total, so the odds are one in twenty.

‘Should I really be nervous?’

Pick a smile appeared.

Just the fact that I participated in the test to become the lord’s bodyguard was enough to make me fear the wrath of death, but the day I found out that I failed it…

‘Just die.’

The weather is cold. It’s chilly. I let out an embarrassed laugh and looked ahead again.

The line was long. I would have to wait a long time. So I was trying to calm down before the line got longer.

“This is Jo Jin-pyeong from Hamyang. He is single.”

The man next to me smiled kindly and greeted me.

The saying that a person with a thick beak is just right for him is fitting.

It seems like he was quite bored because he seemed to talk a lot.

“This is a white paper from Cheonghae.”

“Oh, you’re from Cheonghae? I heard there’s a lot of talk about it these days. They say it’s a great place to go. Everyone’s dying to go.”

Is that so? I didn’t hear much about Cheonghae because I was busy. But I had a good idea.

‘Branch Manager. You finally did it.’

Long live the Cheonghae branch manager.

He kept the promise he made three years ago.

“Haha, this, this. Judging from your expression, you seem very proud. It’s nice to see you.”

I must have laughed too deeply without realizing it. I quickly changed my expression and answered.

“But what happened?”

“What’s the matter? I’m just waiting around, so let’s chat.”

Well, there’s nothing wrong with that. One way a spy avoids suspicion is by creating umbrellas around him to block his path.

If you have someone to talk to, the gaze of others tends to become lighter.

“How is Baek So-hyeop doing this year?”

“I’m thirty-four.”

“Oh, what a coincidence! I’m thirty-four too.”

No matter where you look, anyone can tell that you’re in your fifties.

“You look like you don’t believe me. Don’t look at me like that with your friends. Who would want to be born like this? Hahaha!”

His hearty laughter draws attention from those around him.

I need to correct my thinking. It’s good to have a conversation partner, but I refuse someone with such a loud voice. And I’m sorry, but we’re not friends. In reality, I’m thirty-one.

“Then I wish you good luck.”

He took the lottery lightly and then quickly turned his back.

Then he came forward like a loach and tapped his index finger as he spoke.

“Do you know why this test is so great?”

He’s a tired guy.

“I don’t want to know. And why don’t you just go? I want to be alone.”

“Baek Gong, you are so greedy. There are a thousand people here right now, how can you be alone? That is too greedy!”

I pressed my temple hard.

“Is it always this noisy?”

“Don’t be like that, listen. This is fate, so wouldn’t it be good if we could share information and pass the exam together? Look. The people around me are also waiting for me to speak with their ears pricked up.”

What kind of guy is this…? I glance around and, just like he said, everyone pretends not to notice but is interested in me.

“What is it?”

When asked bluntly, Jo Jin-pyeong spoke loudly, pretending to whisper.

“I heard at the guest house earlier that some really great people are participating in this exam!”

“I’m sorry, I don’t care,” he said, as he tried to turn away, and continued speaking.

“Don’t be surprised. The Namgung Se family’s small family head, Changgungryong Namgung Shin, and the Mudang faction’s true dragon Jin Ja-ryang are small family members!”

“omg!”

It wasn’t my voice. In contrast to his indifferent attitude, the people who were eavesdropping here and there let out gasps instead.

Of course, this is a perfectly normal reaction.

Because, along with the Shaolin Buddha Dragon, they were considered to be the top three among the Ten Dragons of the Later Period.

Even though they were both trained in swordsmanship, they had engaged in countless arguments over the years.

As for who is stronger.

But then two people showed up, claiming to be the leader’s bodyguards.

If what Jo Jin-pyeong said is true, it is definitely a huge event.

“But aren’t you surprised?”

“I was surprised. Your eyes got bigger.”

“I can’t see it because of the hair.”

“That’s too bad.”

To be honest, I wasn’t particularly impressed. Who knows who the later indexers will be?

Just tell the leader what you want and go back, and that’s it.

Jo Jin-pyeong shrugged his shoulders and continued speaking after licking his lips.

“Anyway, this means that the upcoming escort warrior exam will be that intense. So everyone should be a little nervous! Good luck to everyone! Hahaha!”

The shoulders of those gathered stiffen at his shout.

My attitude towards taking exams has become more serious.

Jang Yi-seo withdrew his attention and looked away without thinking.

‘hmm?’

And this time, my eyes really widened. The back of the man wearing the bamboo hat in front of me looked so familiar.

“Huh? Where is Baek Gong going?!”

Jang Yi-seo pushed his way through the crowd like a lost soul.

And the moment I grabbed his arm and turned him around.

‘ah…….’

The eyes hidden behind her hair turned into deep regret.

It’s obvious that I miss you so much and that you look so familiar.

So I thought it was someone I knew.

‘That wasn’t it.’

The appearance revealed under the bamboo leaves was that of someone I had never seen before.

I guess I missed you a lot.

My younger brother, Jang Yi-yoon.

How dare you confuse Seonyu with someone else.

‘How are you doing?’

He’s such a loser who didn’t even look for me after coming all the way to the central plains.

“I’m sorry.”

Jang Yi-seo apologized politely and returned to his seat.

“What are you doing right now? No matter how anxious you are, it’s still the same. A pickpocket?! How much does the leader value morality?”

When Jo Jin-pyeong starts making a fuss next to me, my empty heart starts to feel a little better. The more I look at him, he seems like a good guy.

“Look ahead.”

“Okay!”

It was the first step towards becoming the leader’s bodyguard.

*

The test went much slower than I expected.

At first, the sun was in the East River, but soon it started to set and now the sunset is in the West River.

A full five hours (10 hours).

It was the last minute of the show and there were so many people there that it was understandable.

Of course, Jo Jin-pyeong, who had gotten a little closer in the meantime, screamed as if he could no longer bear it.

“Baek Gong, please save me… … I have two rabbit-like children waiting for me at home!”

“Didn’t you say you were single?”

“mother!”

It seems like I’m going crazy. Well, most people around me had similar reactions.

If you wait for so long without even a sip of water, you can’t help but get tired.

“But Baek Gong is fine? How can he be so calm and composed without even a single whimper?”

“I’m having a hard time too. You frowned.”

“I can’t see it!”

That’s right. But even if I hadn’t covered it, I wouldn’t have seen it. Waiting is a basic quality of a spy.

During the training I received at the rock carving, there was a process where I had to go into a coffin and hold on to only a pipe in my mouth for three days.

Even a moment of mental confusion often causes one to suffocate from fear.

What I learned then was the separation of time. Looking at time differently from the outside and inside. Once you get used to it.

“Baek Gong, it’s finally our turn! We can go home today! Hahahaha!”

You will reach your desired destination at any moment.

As we climbed up to the empty lot in front of the back mountain, the entire examination site came into view.

“This is… … .”

And then there was a loud noise of surprise and everyone gasped.

A total of fifty huge granite stones lined up at regular intervals, just like a checkerboard!

I was so overwhelmed by its grandeur that I forgot how tired I was.

He glanced to the side, somewhat embarrassed.

Then a man sitting in front of the table appeared.

A rough appearance with wrinkles between the eyebrows.

The General’s Deungtaebo!

He was the only one supervising the test.

Now that I look at it, it didn’t take a long time, it was just finished amazingly quickly.

He was evaluating a thousand people by himself. This is the appearance of someone who has been in charge of the household affairs of the Murim Alliance for over a dozen years.

But.

“What the heck, there’s nothing wrong with this!”

When we approached Cho Jin-pyeong’s shout and looked closer, we saw that most of the rocks were cracked, and some were even broken in two and completely shattered.

And in front of it, a stake was driven in like a tombstone, telling people not to stand.

There are only two that are in good condition.

“There are really only two spots left for those who passed?!”

It seems that way. The faces of Jo Jin-pyeong and others became gloomy.

“No, isn’t this too disadvantageous the later it gets?”

“that’s right!”

Some of them even went so far as to complain.

There is some truth to that.

But that didn’t seem to be their problem.

Numerous swords displayed on the side.

I guess this test is… … !

“You only have one chance. Use the swords displayed on the left to cut, break, or stab the rock. If you leave a scar, you will pass.”

As expected, an indiscriminate announcement came out of the mouth of the General of the Army.

“That’s ridiculous!”

At this, shock erupted from the participants’ mouths in unison.

That was understandable.

Granite is a high-strength rock that cannot even be cracked with a simple chisel.

Just by looking at it, you can tell that it was cut down with a cheap sword that only third-rate warriors would use.

“Is this even possible?!”

A warrior shouted with courage. But it was a truly ignorant question.

General Deng simply nodded straight ahead with an annoyed expression.

At this, everyone had no choice but to turn around and keep their mouths shut.

Because there are already forty-eight pieces of evidence right before our eyes that prove it is possible.

“There are only two spots left, so each take a sword and stand in order on a spot where there are no stakes.”

Everyone had a look of despair on their face at the cold order of the commander-in-chief.

And then.

“Hey, I’ll go first!”

In an instant, people started rushing to the display shelves.

Among them, I will choose the better weapon.

“I chose this first!”

“Get out of here!”

Jang I-seo and Jo Jin-pyeong stood there blankly, watching their fierce fight.

“This is, uh, really embarrassing. But Baek Gong. Why are you so calm?”

“I was surprised too. Your eyebrows were furrowed.”

“I can’t see it at all!”

Anyway, what’s important isn’t which sword you’re holding now.

Because no sword out there can cut through granite.

How to pass this test.

“It’s an aerodynamic test from the very beginning.”

Yeah, that’s right.

This wasn’t just to demonstrate swordsmanship.

Sword spirit.

It was a place to test the minimum level!