A Stuffed Cheonma in my Head - Chapter 48



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Episode 048. Hide and Seek

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Somewhere in the forest where moonlight does not reach.

Two men were limping along quickly, leaning on each other.

They were trying to move their emaciated bodies as fast as possible, but that was their limit.

The dripping blood wouldn’t allow any more.

“Ugh… … !”

James’ face contorted.

“Are you okay?”

Jack asked.

Jack’s face, as he asked that question, was covered in cold sweat.

James shook his head in response.

“… … It’s okay. It’s nothing.”

Jack said, glancing behind him.

“Let’s hurry. We don’t know when he’ll come after us.”

“……be right.”

They hurried their steps, bleeding profusely.

James muttered with a shadowy face.

“Shushuruta… … lied.”

“……yes.”

“Information was deliberately omitted. Did that foolish man foresee this happening?”

Jack replied in a dejected voice.

“Given the guy’s personality, it’s likely he just forgot… …but maybe that’s the case.”

James muttered, shaking his head.

“It’s a monster. It’s beyond common sense.”

“… … .”

Jack didn’t respond.

He just kept walking silently.

“How on earth… … .”

It didn’t just mean that all the secrets were knocked out and avoided.

It didn’t just mean running around the trees like a crazy flying squirrel or looking straight into the darkness with my eyes closed.

James said.

“Did you see that guy suddenly take a counterattack in the middle of the fight?”

“……yes.”

Jack nodded heavily.

He couldn’t believe what he saw either.

Reverse swordsmanship is a high-difficulty dagger technique that requires great skill.

There is even a saying that if you want to do a proper reverse swordsmanship, you have to devote yourself to rigorous training for at least 5 years.

It wasn’t the kind of thing that could be suddenly realized one day and put into practice overnight.

Even Shushuruta, who was held up as a rare genius who was born only once every ten years, was able to properly swing the reverse sword after a year.

‘But… who the hell is that guy… … .’

The bastard was using a longsword in the first place, and of course he was holding it sharply.

Neither when blocking an incoming dark sword nor when clashing swords afterwards, he never once held his sword in reverse.

‘then……?’

The conclusion is that they followed their own counter-examination.

But that was impossible.

Reverse scrutiny is not something that can be imitated just by looking at it and following it.

So, you followed along after seeing it only a few times in that short period of time?

It was ridiculous.

But… … it happened right before my eyes.

‘How is that…?’

The reverse swordsmanship is a swordsmanship method optimized for daggers.

Only fools who are ignorant of swords hold a longsword in reverse.

But he was an exception.

At one point, he suddenly changed his sword into a counter-strike and started attacking, swinging the sword freely while going back and forth between the main and counter-strike positions.

I couldn’t come to my senses.

I have never seen or heard of such swordsmanship.

I couldn’t figure out how that was possible.

He changed his sword technique in an instant at a truly exquisite moment, and he delivered sword strikes that were as varied as the wind.

Integers and reciprocals were not awkward at all for the five senses.

Rather, it was a movement that understood the secrets of reverse swordsmanship better than anyone else. It was truly a ghostly skill.

‘Above all, the pure white aura that sparkles like stars covering the sword at the end… ‘

I have never heard or seen such an aura.

No, how could Aura change in the first place?

I clearly saw it swinging an aura as red as blood.

Did I see things wrong? No. That can’t be true.

Is it something more than an aura?

Moreover, its cutting power and destructive power are like… … .

“Ugh.”

The wound was stinging.

I didn’t want to think about it anymore.

I had to get out of this forest quickly before the bastard caught up to me.

He confidently went to get the dagger, but he barely managed to escape with his life, suffering a deep wound.

‘But if we join the guys who chased Shushuruta… … .’

At that moment, a eerie singing sound was heard from somewhere.

It was a song so creepy it gave me goosebumps.

-Hide tight. Your hair will show… … .

For a moment, the two people met eyes, frozen in place.

Then he increased his running speed.

The wound was wide open and blood was flowing out, but I somehow managed to increase my speed.

I had to escape from that demon by any means necessary.

“Hurry up!”

The two people hurriedly walked, hiding in the darkness.

But the singing became increasingly clearer.

-Hide tight. Your hair will show… … .

Creepy.

My shoulders hunched involuntarily.

I remembered the bloodshot eyes of the guy gleaming in the darkness.

There was also a devilish smile that showed his teeth underneath.

They were able to realize anew why they were called the Red-Eyed Demons.

It really was like seeing a demon crawling out of the depths of hell.

-Hide tight. Your hair will show… … .

Maybe it was my imagination. The voice seemed closer.

“Huh… … ! Gasp… … !”

My breath hitched to my chin.

Cold sweat was pouring down.

Fear crawled up my spine and tickled the back of my neck.

The two people had already let go of the arms that had been supporting each other and were desperately moving their feet to survive.

-Hide tight. Your hair will show… … .

“Damn it!”

It was clear. The sound was getting closer.

As expected, I heard clattering footsteps behind me.

If things continued like this, I would definitely get caught.

Jack said urgently.

“I guess I should hide for now. Isn’t that right?”

“That’s right. Hide for now!”

The two people locked eyes for a moment and then each found a particularly dark place to hide.

After a while, the sound of clattering footsteps grew louder and blood-red eyes flashed in the darkness of the forest.

“Huh? I think I heard something here.”

The red-eyed demon tilted his head.

Not far away, two assassins were holding their breath.

It was a moment where our positions were reversed, but I didn’t have time to think about that leisurely.

‘If you get caught, you die!’

All I could do was hold my breath and pray that the devil would just pass by.

‘Goddess of the night, Ketel. Hide us from that demon!’

Did Ketel answer that prayer?

Suddenly Jack sneezed.

“Each!”

An eerie silence followed.

Jack covered his mouth in horror, but it was too late.

The demon was looking this way with his red eyes flashing.

“Jack. Is that you?”

Jack cried inwardly.

‘Oh Ketel! Why have you given me such a trial!’

The devil asked in a worried tone.

“Jack. Isn’t it a little cold today? You were coughing just now. Are you okay?”

“… … .”

“I knew it when you started walking around with your underwear over your head.”

“… … .”

“Oh, that guy’s panties keep dazzling me. Good. Even cold water has its ups and downs. Let’s get the priest first. Come out, you punk.”

Jack rolled his eyes, frozen like a statue.

Then, he shouted in a very loud voice.

“……be right!”

The devil screamed.

“Oh, it’s James!”

James, who was hiding on the other side, gritted his teeth.

‘That kid.’

He usually followed along well, saying, “Death penalty, death penalty.”

It was quite annoying that he sold himself without hesitation when faced with a crisis.

Now that I think about it, I think I overheard you talking bad about yourself in front of other priests the other day.

James shouted.

“… … Isn’t that so!”

The red-eyed demon looked in James’ direction with surprised eyes.

“Oh, Jack. Jack was here too?”

Real Jack glared as he heard fake Jack’s thin voice.

‘That kid.’

You hold the weight as it is. You have no pride in front of your life, right?

I had hoped that he would do something about it, but instead of helping me, he immediately betrayed me.

I had respected the death penalty, but it was extremely disappointing.

Indeed. I hated Shushuruta more than anyone else. He acted noble in front of others, but he also had others harass him viciously behind their backs. Did you think no one would know that you drove him out like that?

“Ah, I am worried.”

The devil between the two looked up at the sky with his arms crossed.

“Jack and James. James and Jack. The long-haired executioner and the priest with the underpants on his head. Who should I kill first?”

Jack said, imitating James’ serious tone.

“It is right to kill Jack. Jack is the one who hates and torments Shushuruta the most. And the thing he is wearing on his head is not underwear.”

James answered in a very frivolous voice, not giving in.

“It’s better to kill James. He’s a sinister guy, isn’t he? And the thing on his head is underwear.”

The devil was lost in thought, fiddling with his chin.

Then he nodded and declared.

“Okay, decided. Since these two are such harmonious brothers. Since they get along so well, I’ll kill them all at once.”

“… … .”

“… … .”

There was silence for a moment… … .

Pavat!

The two men fired their new weapons in different directions at the same time.

“Hehehe.”

A devil with a bitter smile followed behind him.

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Under the dim moonlight, Shushuruta was running quickly over the trees.

Ssa-sak-

And then dark shadows followed.

At first there were ten, but now there are only four.

Swish!

In that moment, a dagger flew towards the inside of Shushuruta’s knee.

Shushuruta immediately kicked the air and did a somersault.

He spun around like that to dodge the attack and at the same time caught the flying dagger.

It was an acrobatic feat bordering on art.

Pot!

As soon as my feet returned to their original position and touched the branch again, I kicked away with all my might.

At the same time, he suddenly swung a dagger backwards.

There was a small groan and the sound of something heavy hitting the ground.

The three of them quickly chased after Shushuruta, who was running away.

At this moment, Shushuruta kicked the tree in front of him and flew towards the person chasing him from behind.

“… … !”

The assassin who was following him in the sudden change of direction was unable to put up a proper resistance and ended up giving his head away.

Passut!

Another shadow fell helplessly to the ground.

Immediately, another assassin pounced on Shushuruta.

Shushuruta confronted him, holding his twin swords in reverse.

Chaechaechaeng!

The assassin, taking advantage of the gap, thrust his dagger hard into Shushuruta’s heart, but instead of her skin, only cold air lingered there.

Shushuruta, who had immediately dodged the sword by kneeling down, stabbed the assassin’s instep with his dagger.

Push!

Blood spurted.

The assassin lowered his dagger towards Shushuruta, who was not flustered and was lowering his stance.

Shushuruta ran around behind the assassin with a cat-like movement and stabbed the dagger into the side of his neck.

Phew!

The fight began in an instant and was over before another assassin could join in.

Before the thud could even shake the ground, Shushuruta rushed at the last remaining assassin.

The swords clashed, sending sparks flying.

At one moment, Shushuruta’s dagger shot up like a flash of light.

Crunch!

The dagger was lodged under the assassin’s chin.

As he pulled out the dagger, thick blood flowed out, and the man fell to the ground with a thud.

thud!

“Phew… … .”

He was the last one.

Shushuruta let out a deep breath and dropped both hands.

A thick stream of blood dripped from the tip of her dagger.

Today, the moonlight was unusually eerie, casting a cold light on the corpses in the forest.

Shushuruta stared blankly at the fallen assassins’ corpses with an expressionless face, then absentmindedly wiped the blood off his face.

That was when.

-Whoaaaaah!

A scream was heard from somewhere.

But… the voice sounded familiar.

Shushuruta tilted his head.

It was a strange thing.

If it was someone I knew, there was no way he would scream.

He’s the kind of person who would rather choose death than scream.

Shushuruta recalls his stern face… … .

fault!

It disappeared beyond the darkness that followed the echoes of the scream.