A Spy’s Demonic Life - Chapter 325



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325.

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“Hey, Baek Gong! How have you been?”

As we arrived at the promised training ground, a familiar face greeted us warmly.

Anyone can tell that he is in his fifties, but he is actually Jo Jin-pyeong, who calls himself old.

“The atmosphere here has been bad from day one.”

He looked around with a somewhat serious expression on his face.

Come to think of it, everyone’s eyes are sharp and it looks like they shouldn’t be touched.

“Why are you doing that?”

“I was ignored, huh?”

“To whom.”

“Who could it be? It’s the leader who didn’t show his face even once during the initiation ceremony.”

As I narrowed my eyes and listened intently, I could hear the whispers around me quite often.

“Is the leader not coming out today?”

“No matter how much you do, you are going too far.”

In fact, the fifty people gathered here were quite special people.

The competition rate is dozens to one.

To put it simply, these are people who have gone somewhere and held a knife.

I don’t know for sure, but judging by the level of the test, I think they are probably the ones who grew up hearing the words “flying and soaring genius” in my hometown.

But why did they gather all the way to this old, rural estate?

Maengju County Office.

I had been running with only that one goal in mind. But since he didn’t even show up for the induction ceremony, complaints were bound to pour in.

“Honestly, isn’t it a bit much for the General to be giving a speech? He’s been putting down his sword for a long time and just doing nothing. This is tiring from the first day.”

Jo Jin-pyeong also expressed his displeasure.

Of course, the commander-in-chief is not a person who can be ignored wherever he goes.

No, if you think about the past, it’s a level that should be respected.

But the expectations for the leader were too high. Anyone would be uncomfortable with the comparison.

“The leader must come out now. If things continue like this, the commander-in-chief will lose face for no reason. No matter what he says, will the reaction be positive?”

That could be true, but I thought a little differently.

The general is already standing before us, and it would be shameful to back down.

Besides, who will the escort warriors encounter most often in the future?

The leader? No. He’s the general in charge.

Most of the time he’ll be the one giving the orders, so we need to make it clear who’s on top here.

The leader’s mere existence would be enough, but he isn’t.

therefore.

‘What do you plan to do now?’

I waited for a moment with curious eyes to see what was happening.

And finally, General Deng calmly opened his speech.

“You are now at a crossroads.”

At the sudden and unexpected remark, the commotion died down and everyone’s eyes turned to him.

“Until yesterday, if I got to my knees, I could have just gotten back up, and if I had spent the day being lazy, the world wouldn’t have changed.”

He continues talking while walking between the two, carrying his luggage on his back.

“Do you know why?”

The inside is rumbling.

“What should I live for? What should I die for? What should I be? What will be the most valuable day? Because I have not found the answer to that question yet.”

The general was calm and reserved. It was strangely annoying, but it also made my heart flutter.

“But now you all stand before the answer.”

An answer? Where can you find such a thing?

But there was.

The only name that will be used by those who set out with the ambition to change the world.

“Oath.”

Everyone’s eyes widened, and a boulder fell down on their chests with a thud!

The one word that protects the martial arts world, enforces justice, and has been preserved through countless sacrifices.

“From today, you are the wall that protects the alliance. If you kneel, enemy arrows will fly over your heads, and if you take your eyes off them for even a moment, they will invade. One mistake, one frustration, one surrender! They will take the alliance away from us.”

Everyone’s shoulders tremble. Breathing becomes intense. The air becomes hot. The energy of becoming one.

“Forget who you were yesterday. Hold on only for the sake of Maeng. Fight. And die.”

“… … !”

“Are you worried about your family waiting for you? Do you feel like your death was in vain?”

The resolution becomes stronger.

“Maeng will remember. Maeng will look upon you. Maeng will surely repay you.”

Faith is strengthened.

“Become a wall of glory. Have pride in your heart.”

Loyalty builds on top of that.

“You are the Tigers.”

Waaaaaaaaaaaaah!

A wild cheer erupted along with the intense heat.

Who said that the commander-in-chief was just a housekeeper?

Since everything was possible, I was able to take on even housekeeping.

Although he has been away for quite some time, he is a figure who could never be left out of the second generation of war.

This was the true face of the Iron Blood Saint, Deng Tae-bo, one of the five martial arts masters.

‘He’s not dead yet.’

Jang Seo-do nodded his head inwardly in admiration.

It is true that the shadow of the first generation Shinju Ohjeol was too big, but the second generation’s representative Murim Ohseong also had some power.

Now, no one will look for the leader in front of the Dengtaebo.

Perhaps the leader knew that and gave up his seat to him.

“Baek Gong, I will join the General Staff from today.”

“Wake up and look ahead.”

“Okay.”

He smiled and waited for the general to speak.

“The interview with the leader will now begin, so follow me when I call your name.”

“… … !”

An interview with the leader! Everyone’s faces were dumbfounded by the unexpected news that seemed like a gift.

I didn’t even know this and started complaining.

“Why is there no answer?”

Let’s take a quick look at General Lee.

“yes-!”

“yes-!”

A loud shout rang out as if the world was going to end. Deng Tae-bo. I really need to know how to handle people.

I am the commander-in-chief above the running warriors.

It was a moment when discipline was properly established.

It was a moment filled with anticipation.

*

It would have been better if the interview with the leader had been held alone, but unfortunately it was held in groups of five.

Still, not a bad result for the first day.

If you look at it in advance before contacting us privately, it will definitely be helpful in some way.

One by one, as our names were called, we headed towards the wall where the inner quarters were located. As expected of experienced people, we waited silently for a long time.

But after about halfway through, the training ground started to stir because they realized something was strange.

“Could it be that the grades are in reverse order?”

No matter how wide the river is, the upper waters tend to pool narrowly.

Even among those who wield swords, there were still quite a few who were well known.

Of course, it wasn’t exact. But it was inevitable that a strange war of nerves would unfold.

And the final five remain.

Jo Jin-pyeong, who miraculously survived, approached with a deeply moved face and whispered.

“Baek Gong, can you see that? It’s Jinryong and Changgungryong! Right now, those two and us are in the same space!”

I know. Stop it, it’s annoying. And we’ve been together since a while ago.

The voice is so loud that the two people who pretend not to know are grateful.

But it is true that I was interested.

These two people are said to be among the top three people among the third generation of the political party.

Jin Ja-ryang was a beautiful man with an indifferent look in his eyes, and Namgung Shin was a man of Honam with an intimidating physique, just like he had seen in Ju-ru.

The two of them stood side by side, so it looked pretty plausible. They didn’t look like they were on good terms though.

“But this really isn’t in order of grades, right? Hey, I’m not that good at that. Hahaha!”

Jo Jin-pyeong laughs heartily, as if he feels embarrassed. Well. But what does that matter? Who cares about that kind of thing…?

Gooooo!

A tremendous amount of heat rose from Namgung Shin and Jin Ja-ryang’s bodies.

We didn’t say anything, but I could just feel it. The competitive spirit we had for each other.

And then, just in time, General Deng returned.

His mouth opened.

“Jo Jin-pyeong, Song Ok.”

“yes!”

A name that is called dryly. Jo Jin-pyeong raises his hand and steps forward.

Song Ok is from the Jongnam faction and is Jin Ja-ryang’s closest friend. He is one of the latter ten dragons known as the “fast dragon”, although he is very good-looking.

Finally, it’s next turn.

Namgung Shin and Jin Ja-ryang’s shoulders are shaking.

I wonder whose name will be called first.

“Namgung Shin, Jin Ja-ryang.”

“… … !”

Namgung Shin’s eyebrows twitched, while Jin Ja-ryang’s face faintly became peaceful.

But that too for a moment.

‘There are still four!’

‘There’s one more?!’

Shock appeared on both their faces.

And then the general said,

“Finally, the white paper. Let’s move to the inner quarters.”

What the hell is this?

Both of their heads turned at the same time.

A boy of the same age whose eyes were covered by his bangs.

The results were unexpected by anyone.

Namgung Shin froze with his eyes wide open at the fact that he was neither first nor second, but third. Jin Ja-ryang glanced at Jang Yi-seo with a somewhat blank expression.

Wasn’t it a grade? Was it just a coincidence?

Of course, the commander-in-chief never said that the order of grades was reversed. Those who remained were just guessing.

But why is it so uncomfortable?

“Are you planning to keep your lord waiting?!”

I came to my senses belatedly at the general’s shout and started walking.

‘white book…….’

With his name deeply engraved in my mind.

*

The residence where the leader resided was similar to a temple.

There was a spacious room for cultivation, and in the inner corner was a sliding door leading to his room.

Inside, there was a subtle, bitter aroma, which seemed to be his favorite tea.

‘Why does this scent smell familiar?’

It’s not clear because several scents are mixed together, but it definitely has a familiar feel.

“Wait here.”

At the words of the General, Hana quickly shook off her distracting thoughts.

Five cushions were placed, and the general disappeared into the leader’s room.

As soon as he sat down, Jo Jin-pyeong trembled with emotion and spoke.

“I never thought a day like this would come in my life! I’m so touched!”

“Do you like it that much?”

“Good! When will a fool like me ever get to greet the leader again? It’s something I can’t even dream of. What if it’s those two?”

but.

“But Baek Gong, have you ever met the leader?”

“Of course… … there isn’t any.”

Even if I have it, I can’t say anything, but since he won’t remember me anyway, it’s no different from not having it.

But why is that?

Jo Jin-pyeong glanced around, then quietly approached and whispered in her ear.

“I’m telling you this because you’re my son, but you must definitely look good to the leader this time.”

“why.”

“People are so naive. Are you asking because you don’t know? They’re all the same bodyguards. There are about fifty of them. If they look good, they carry the flower cart, and if they look bad, they open the gate.”

“They’re both just like slaves.”

“Oh! If you stick close to the master, you’ll get some bean curds. Why did you come here? Didn’t you come here to learn at least one thing? If you don’t want to just patrol the outdoors as a night watchman, then listen to what I say.”

No, I don’t really want to keep that in mind.

Knock knock!

At that moment, the door opened and Jo Jin-pyeong quickly dragged the cushion and returned to his seat.

and.

“Have you been waiting long?”

He showed up.

A middle-aged man with a neat appearance and a kind demeanor.

It’s exactly the same as it was back then, nothing has changed.

“Nice to meet you.”

The leader of the martial arts world, Hyeoncheong.

I met him again.

After about 20 years, right here in Guizhou.