A Spy’s Demonic Life - Chapter 328



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328.

#Borrow a knife

Everyone was moved. Not because they had complied with their demands, but because they realized once again that they were living in the same space as him.

The one whose expression hardened at the appearance of the leader was Jang Il-seo.

‘What kind of trick is this?’

I thought I had sufficiently expressed my intentions yesterday. I also considered the appointment of Jeong Ho-wi to be a response to that.

But I have to prove my skills again in front of them.

Surely it’s not like I’m getting old and forgetting what happened yesterday.

Let’s look at the leader. He said without a care.

“Would a herbivore penmanship be enough to dispel your suspicions?”

Calligraphy!

Exclamations erupted from all over. The mood seemed to be that this was enough.

At this, Jang I-seo frowned and asked Jo Jin-pyeong, who was standing next to him.

“What is everyone so surprised about?”

“Don’t you know your lord’s herbivore technique?”

If you knew, would you have asked?

“Hey, even though Cheonghae is far away… … . Listen carefully. It’s a herbivore scribe!”

“It’s imitating herbivory.”

“Huh? Oh. Right.”

Literally. It means copying the original. Of course, writing with a brush is just a metaphor, and in reality, it is following a model.

So-called imitation.

But the reactions are so enthusiastic. The expressions are full of anticipation.

“Is it that great?”

“Haha, don’t be surprised and listen. If you were just following along, there would be no reason for everyone to be jumping for joy like this. Herbivorous Philosopher… …!”

“I guess the leader is showing off his cooking skills. Of course, it’s a chance for everyone to learn.”

“Why are you asking when you already know?!”

I just found out as we talked. It’s written all over your face.

Anyway, I figured out the situation.

If you show me a move that contains the essence of the sword, I will dig into its logic and unfold it as closely as possible.

This was the master’s first desperate attempt.

“I heard that Jinryong and Changgungryong also mastered the herbivore method in the past and made great progress.”

Perhaps because of that, even Changgungryong, who had first raised an objection, had his lips tightly shut and was very excited. It was as if he had no more complaints.

The leader looked at me and asked.

“What about you, White Paper? Would you be okay with following their wishes?”

The smile looks like a sinister snake. It’s clear that there’s some intention behind it.

I can’t say I’m not doing it since everyone is watching.

“Let’s do that.”

When he finally answered calmly, a faint smile appeared on the corner of the leader’s mouth.

*

After a while, everyone sat down in five rows.

To observe the leader’s diet.

When General Deng took the sword from his waist and raised it respectfully, he shook his head.

Then he looked around twice and picked up a branch that had fallen from under a large zelkova tree.

“Hand-picked famous sword… …!”

Then, exclamations erupted from all over.

A sword of honor. One of the representative modifiers of the leader who says that if you hold it in your hand, it is a famous sword.

It was a dreamland for those who had trained in swordsmanship their entire lives.

‘I wonder what kind of herbivore they will show us.’

‘You must not miss it. Don’t even blink!’

Everyone prepared themselves mentally and turned their attention to the leader.

The same goes for General Deng. He was a swordsman before he was a close aide.

And finally, the leader’s body began to move as if to rhythm.

But soon everyone’s minds became confused.

Because he slowly turned the sword and shook it, it looked like he was dancing a sword dance.

‘Don’t miss it!’

It doesn’t matter what. The one who unfolds it is the leader.

Everyone makes up their minds and clenches their teeth.

But at that very moment.

Tsk tsk tsk!

Suddenly, a strange noise came from a zelkova tree pillar five steps away.

The moment everyone turned their heads, the leader’s movements also ended.

There were sword marks carved into the tree.

It was a thin, strange black mark that spread out into hundreds of branches like tree roots.

Those sitting there were confused. They were clearly watching with their eyes wide open.

It looks like he’s just dancing without doing anything, so when on earth did he make that?

The reaction was broadly divided into two parts.

“Ah, no… … .”

“What just happened… … .”

The first type is the one who can’t figure out anything and is confused.

Most of them were like this.

They couldn’t see the true nature of the leader’s movements.

So, even if you look, you haven’t seen it.

The second group is the ones who are shocked.

‘Is this the martial arts you were talking about before?’

‘Every time the tree branches moved, it seemed as if energy was flowing in all directions.’

‘A realm beyond imagination.’

These were better though.

Because I felt the waves of energy flowing out softly beyond the movements of the leader.

Commander-in-Chief Deng, Jin Ja-ryang, and masters like Namgung Shin were included here.

But seeing doesn’t mean you can wake up from everything. I couldn’t understand the true nature of the energy that spread out in tens of thousands of branches.

So, as expected, it wasn’t what I saw.

In the end, both groups are equally stupid and can’t do anything.

And this was what the leader had expected.

How easy is it to gain insight?

Of course, it is bound to be difficult.

But this time it was one of the most difficult of them all.

No, there was no comparison.

Even if I thought about it, this herbivore scribe’s actions were ridiculous.

It was natural. It was not only not his own, but it was also an unfinished martial art that he had not fully awakened to.

How could later generations, who saw it for the first time, follow it?

I swear there won’t be a single one.

However, there is only one reason why such a bizarre thing was done.

‘How is it?’

An unidentified man who suddenly appeared.

It was because of Jang Seo.

This first draft was intended to confirm his identity.

“That’s it for the demonstration. Let’s start transcribing right away.”

Right?! Shouldn’t we at least take a moment to understand and realize this?

One leader thought that time was meaningless anyway.

His interest is only one thing.

‘Let me hear your answer.’

Because it was only Jang Seo.

*

“I will go from left to right.”

General Deng immediately ordered to proceed. At this, Wi Ji-gyeong, who was the first in line, shouted with his heart sinking.

“Isn’t this so unfair?! I just came out to look good, where is this kind of law?”

Then, is there no other way? The commissioner responded in a tone of disbelief.

“If you came out to look good, then you should look good. Get ready.”

“No, but first, over there… … .”

“Do you think I asked for your opinion?”

F*ck. Wijikyung made a sad face and trudged forward. Even though she hadn’t seen anything, would it have been different if she had come out at any time?

“Is this how it’s done?”

I returned home completely embarrassed by my poor swordsmanship.

But fortunately, no one laughed. Not because I was scared. Because I knew they weren’t much different.

“next.”

The order moved quickly.

The results were similar.

It was only natural that he could not unleash his true energy like a turbulent current, and he returned to his seat after only dancing with his sword like a third-rate warrior.

Still, it wasn’t like I couldn’t watch it all.

“It’s a spear dragon!”

Namgung Shin, who first raised the issue.

It was his turn.

“Man! Palace! God!”

Wijigyeong suddenly stood up and shouted without thinking. It was something that made me frown. But now was not the time to be obsessed with such things.

Sreung!

He steeled his resolve and drew his sword. As expected of the Grand Prince of Namgung Family, his demeanor was different from others.

How much does that sword cost? As soon as you see it, you’ll wonder, because it’s a famous sword made by a master craftsman.

Namgung Shin took a short breath and then immediately began to dance with his sword.

“… … !”

Then, silent exclamations erupted from all over the place. This time, the true appearance of the leader was superimposed.

This time, the leader also looked at him with interest.

Mimicking movements is, after all, the most basic of basics.

The truth is the flow of energy.

Shhhhhhh!

As he continued to dance, a magical energy began to emanate from Namgung Shin’s sword.

A heavy atmosphere that seems to weigh down the world.

This is the Emperor’s Divine Work of the Namgung family!

It’s not about imitating, but about elevating it with your own energy.

Woohoo!

The moment when the heavy energy is directed to the tip of the sword and the sword dance ends.

grasp!

A black mark spread like a bomb explosion, engraved on the zelkova tree.

It looks good on the outside, but the shape is completely different.

Namgung Shin’s expression immediately hardened into a cold expression.

“As expected, the trend is Changgungryong! Shout out!”

“Wow!”

The inconsiderate Wi Ji-gyeong and the cheers of the Olympic Games only fill me with shame.

As I pressed my temples and shook my head, Jin Ja-ryang, who was next in line, gave me a look of deep comfort.

‘Still, it was a good try.’

‘Do you think you’re any different?’

Namgung Shin returned to his seat.

Interest quickly waned.

The owner of an eye exam that shows the best way to see the eye.

Because it was the turn of the shaman genius, Jinryong Jin Ja-ryang.

Sreung!

His sword was more plain than Namgung Shin’s, but the inscription “First Sword” was not inferior to any other famous sword.

Wham!

Then the True Dragon’s sword dance began.

If Namgung Shin was heavy and overbearing, his sword was gentle and soft.

The power that is full of the energy of Taegeuk!

Perhaps because they share the same roots as the leader, their momentum was the most similar.

And the moment the last sword dance ends.

Tsk tsk tsk!

The zelkova tree was engraved with black marks that looked like tree roots!

“oh!”

This time, it matched the sword marks left by the leader!

Is it a success?!

‘hmm…….’

No, it was a failure. Jin Ja-ryang’s heavy eyes attested to this.

I tried to recreate the path as it was, remembering all the traces of the sword that spread like roots.

but.

‘The path of the lord is flexible as if created by nature, while mine is artificial and rigid.’

From a distance they looked the same, but upon closer inspection they were clearly different.

But the most obvious similarity is clear.

Even the leader acknowledged this advantage.

‘You are the only one with the ability to remember the true sword path that leaves a mark in that moment and to follow it.’

Definitely a tremendous talent.

But this was not an imitation of a sword, it was merely an imitation of a sword mark.

It may look similar on the outside, but since it doesn’t understand the principle, it’s the same as being empty on the inside.

“next.”

In the end, Jin Ja-ryang had to return to his seat with a sigh of regret.

“You’ve worked hard.”

“hmm.”

Song Ok, his closest friend, comforted him with a deep smile.

After that, the others were no different. There were some notable talents, including Song Ok, but they did not live up to expectations.

Still, it is clear that it was an opportunity to test each other’s sword skills.

Naturally, everyone’s attention turned to one person.

“next.”

The man who came in first in the entrance exam and was selected as a member of the guard unit.

Finally, it’s Jang Yi-seo’s turn!

Everyone’s eyes are on him.

They are all gathered together with expressions that say they will properly criticize if it falls short of expectations.

“Hey, Baek Gong. Are you okay?”

Why, Jo Jin-pyeong asked with concern. Jang Yi-seo stood up, stretched out his hand, and answered.

“Can I borrow a knife?”

“… … !”

For a moment, everyone freezes. What did he ask to borrow just now? A sword?! Upon closer inspection, the sword hilt that should have been on his waist is missing.

no way…….

“Are you saying that you are not a swordsman?!”

Shock erupted from everyone’s mouths.