Absolute Regression - Chapter 351



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Absolute Return Episode 351

Episode 351: Everything is a lie except breathing.

Visain was always eating at the guest house he went to.

As always, the Apostles’ Thirteen Wings were scattered here and there, guarding Bisain.

A man came, reported something to Ilrang, and left.

Ilrang reported the contents to Visain again.

“This is a report from the head of the sect.”

Earlier, I received a report that Geommu-geuk and Pyogi-gwang were being attacked and chased by assassins. The reason I wasn’t that nervous after receiving such a report was probably because Geommu-geuk was the one guarding them. As expected, the result was as expected.

“The assassins were annihilated.”

Ilrang reported the specific details.

“After examining the bodies, we found out that the assassination organization that was mobilized this time was the Nine Springs Society. They suffered a great blow when all the mobilized assassins died.”

What made Visan angry was not because he tried to kill Pyo Gwang. It was because he tried to kill Pyo Gwang even though he knew that he was protecting him.

The swordsman who was in charge of escorting the light of the Pyogi was wearing the uniform of the Sado 13rang. In other words, the enemy sent the assassin even though he clearly knew that he was being guarded by his own subordinates.

‘You dared to kill my subordinate?’

This is a direct challenge to the authority of the small business owner.

“You don’t know who commissioned it?”

Ilrang shook his head with a troubled expression.

“The Goocheonhoe is famous for not only not being picky about who they hire, but also not doing background checks on the people who hire them.”

So they were popular in the world of assassination. Based on that popularity, they were able to grow their organization to become one of the best in the Central Plains.

“What about the cult leader?”

“He disappeared along with the person he was with.”

There’s no way that the Sword Master could have been attacked by the assassins, so he must be somewhere safe with the light.

Now that it has been revealed that the Apostolic Lord did not order the creation of an organization using children, the information that the Sword Dance Theater brings becomes important.

“It wasn’t something I could just leave up to the cult leader.”

Bisain did not respond to Illang’s words. It was not normal to insist on explaining one’s beliefs to Illang. Perhaps the friendship with Geommugeuk was something that one would have to keep in one’s heart for the rest of one’s life.

At that very moment, the tiger that appeared whenever I spoke sent a message to Visain.

-Don’t say that. I believe in my friend, the Sogyoju. That’s what you should say.

A smile appeared on Visain’s lips. In fact, he had been waiting for this kind of news to come while he was eating.

-Why didn’t you just come here instead of sending a telegram? You’re a proper member of the thirteenth Apostolic Corps.

It was a joke that you don’t hear often, but now was not the time to take it as a joke.

―I would like to do that too, but I can’t do that for the time being. I sent a sniper when I found out that the Pyogi-kwang had contacted you. Now that I have failed to kill the Pyogi-kwang, they will be watching you. They may be watching you from somewhere right now, suspecting that they have figured out the secret.

Visain’s expression hardened slightly. This was a fight of a different nature from the previous fight to become the successor. He felt even worse about his opponent’s provocation.

-See you later at the cliff.

-Let’s do that.

– Be careful not to be followed.

As soon as the sound of the sword dance disappeared, Bisain put down his chopsticks and stood up. He had completely emptied the side dishes that he usually did not eat.

* * *

Dozens of unmanned personnel were running through the Samyeonggwan training ground. They were running without using their internal energy and relying only on their basic stamina.

Some people started to fall down from the continued running that exceeded their limits.

“You applied to the Black Dragon Corps, right? If you give up here, you won’t be able to join the Black Dragon Corps.”

The person who spoke while looking down at the unmanned person lying on the floor, gasping for breath, was Instructor Hwang Seok-gyeong.

In order to enter the organization you want to join, you need to have martial arts skills, but you also need to have a strong physical and mental strength to match. If you fail this test, you will be assigned to a lower organization than the one you want.

“I can’t do this anymore. I’m sorry.”

Then Hwang Seok-gyeong whispered something in his ear. Then the man who was on the verge of death got up and ran again.

His colleague, Instructor Cha, who had been watching him, approached him and asked him.

“What did you say this time?”

Then Hwang Seok-gyeong smiled and said.

“He said that if I acted weakly, my fiancée back home would be taken away by another man.”

Instructor Cha was impressed.

“As expected. You’ve memorized all the personal information of the guys who joined this time.”

This was one of the reasons why Hwang Seok-gyeong was known as the best instructor. He knew everything about the dozens of new recruits who came in every month. He knew where they were from, what their family relationships were, their personalities, their hobbies, and where they applied.

There were many reasons why he became famous as a fighting king, but the most important reason was that he was smart. Because he was smart, he was strong.

“Look, Instructor Hwang. You’re not getting a higher salary just because you work this hard, so just do it moderately.”

Hwang Seok-gyeong just smiled kindly.

Instructor Cha didn’t know. He didn’t know how different this appearance of his as an instructor was from his true nature, that everything except his breathing was a lie and an act.

When the training was over, the drone that had heard the whisper earlier ran over and expressed its gratitude.

“Thank you for helping me not give up and get through it. Thank you.”

Hwang Seok-gyeong patted his shoulder with a kind face.

“I must become successful and return home in glory.”

“I will try my best.”

To anyone who looked at him, he seemed like a teacher who really cared for and liked his juniors.

But the moment he left the training ground, he became a fighter, not an instructor. A voice came flying in from somewhere.

-All the killers are dead, and the light has disappeared.

I stopped for a moment at the unexpected result.

– Didn’t you say that one of the thirteen apostles would protect it?

-you’re right.

-But all the killers died?

-Yes, that’s right.

The King of Fighters started walking again. Something was not right this time, so he didn’t use his own people and instead called in outside assassins.

– Did the leader set a trap? If that’s the case, he might have already noticed my presence.

The king’s judgment was accurate.

-Get them ready.

-Who is your target?

And there was not a single moment of hesitation in making the decision that would determine the fate of Sapa Murim.

-Visa.

* * *

Late at night, when Visain arrived, Geommu-geuk was sitting on the edge of a cliff.

“Where is the signpost?”

Visain asked, sitting next to Geommugeuk. He used to always stand next to him, but now he naturally sat next to Geommugeuk.

“I came to see Jay living his life.”

“What do you mean?” asked the non-singer who was watching the sword dance with a curious look on his face.

“Did the head of the table leave?”

The sword dance nodded.

“Isn’t he the only one who knows who’s behind this now?”

There must have been a reason for sending it, but I couldn’t understand the visa. No one but Geommugeuk would know that fact better than anyone else.

The reason for the shock to Visain was soon revealed.

“Before I left, I told you who was behind it.”

Visain stared at the sword dance in silence.

Yes, I believed that the Sword Dance Theater would find out who was behind it. That’s why I had Pyo Gwang guard it.

But I never thought I’d figure it out in one day.

If it were anyone else, they would think it was a lie. They would think you found out by some kind of sorcery.

But Visan could be sure. The real signer must have really wanted to tell me something, and he did. In just one day.

“You really… … .”

I couldn’t think of anything to say. Of course, this moment wasn’t one I could afford to miss.

“Your wonderful friend.”

Visain just hopes that this feeling won’t change. Because he hasn’t yet, or ever will, the courage to beat this person. Because his pride hasn’t even been hurt anymore.

And his surprise was just beginning.

“Who is behind this?”

“Do you know Hwang Seok-gyeong?”

Now, Visain turned to face the sword dance. A name he had never thought of came out.

“Are you talking about Instructor Hwang of the Samyeonggwan?”

“You know.”

I had expected several names to be behind it, but Instructor Hwang was someone I had never expected.

“It’s hard to believe. It’s really hard to believe.”

Hwang Seok-gyeong was a representative instructor of the Samyeonggwan, who had a good reputation, good skills, and even a good personality.

Geommu-geuk understood Bisain’s surprise. He himself found it really surprising, so how surprised must Bisain have been?

But the problem in this situation is not that the instructor of the blindfolded man is behind it. It is that the mastermind behind it is the touwang.

“I secretly watched him today, and he was hiding his martial arts skills.”

He didn’t say vaguely that he was hiding something. He said it as if he was certain. After all, Visain was someone you really had to be careful with.

“Then you must be a member of the dark force you mentioned.”

“I think so.”

“I will arrest him and interrogate him immediately.”

The sword dance stopped the non-sign that was about to rise.

“His skills are extraordinary. You should never try to deal with him alone. I don’t think it will be easy even if you and the Thirteenth Apostle join forces.”

“!”

Bisain looked at Geommugeuk with an expression of disbelief. He thought it was a joke, but it wasn’t. Geommugeuk was looking at him with a more serious expression than ever.

“The problem is that it’s not just one person’s problem. Since Yugeommunju said that he gave them vested interests, there must be someone in power within the alliance who joined hands with Instructor Hwang. It could be one person, or it could be several. There’s no need to be so surprised. The person who infiltrated the Murim Alliance invested a full ten years. I don’t think the interest will be much different.”

Visain realized that this matter was much more serious and dangerous than he had thought. If it weren’t for the sword dance, this conspiracy would have continued. The more he thought about it, the more creepy it became.

“He must have realized by now that he failed to kill the signer. Then wouldn’t he run away?”

If it had been another person, it might have been the same. However, the King of Fighters had overwhelmingly superior martial arts skills, and he had great pride in those skills. He was not the type of person who would run away to solve a problem.

“Considering the time you’ve put into the Apostolic Alliance, you won’t back down easily. I’ll be watching to see how you react.”

Envy boiled in Visain’s heart at the thought that there were those who dared to plot against the Apostolic Alliance.

But you have to be calm. Instructor Hwang said that his skills are far stronger than yours.

If the opponent was that skilled, asking the Apostolic Lord for help would have been the wisest choice.

Realistically, it’s the best option, but emotionally, it’s the worst option.

Because he can’t handle it himself, he’s asking the Apostolic Lord to handle it for him.

Another problem was the people who joined hands with him. I had to find out who they were somehow. I couldn’t sleep soundly with such people nearby.

“If we capture him, will he confess who he is in league with?”

To Visain’s question, Geommugeuk shook his head.

“He won’t confess. No, given his abilities, it would be impossible to capture him alive.”

The sword dance once again emphasized the power of the fighting king. Since he was directly involved with the secret agent, he was warned to be careful.

Visain, who had been thinking for a moment, spoke carefully.

“Can you help me one more time?”

“If you are a leader of the Apostolic Alliance, I will gladly invest in you. Pay me back with interest later. What can I do to help you?”

Visain made a truly unexpected request.

“Would you like to take a look at the Samyeonggwan?”

It meant to go in as a new recruit and approach Instructor Hwang.

“Every month, new recruits enter the Samyeonggwan. Can’t you approach Instructor Hwang and find out who is working with him?”

It was a request that an ordinary person would never be able to make. No, even Jin Ha-gun, the Demon Slayer, would not have been able to make such a request.

The mission itself was extremely difficult, and it was something that I couldn’t do, and no one else could do.

But, who wouldn’t know if it was someone who made the person who wrote the book open his mouth in one day?

“He’ll be focusing on my movements. He probably won’t expect me to approach him as a newbie, so you’ll be the one digging inside.”

Geommugeuk, who had always answered positively and told me to trust him, shook his head this time.

“I don’t have the confidence to do that.”

I know to some extent what kind of person the King of Fighters is. He is smarter than anyone else. In this situation, if a new recruit who stands out appears, I will definitely be suspicious. It may be different at other times, but in this situation, it is absolutely not easy.

Visain made a strange expression.

“Why are you looking at me like that?”

“I said that because I thought you were human too.”

“You haven’t seen me as a person until now?”

“There must have been a time when you showed some human appearance.”

“I’ve been clinging to you all this time to be your friend, and now you’re acting like you’re not human! Isn’t that inhuman?”

After much whining, Geommugeuk revealed the reason for his rejection.

“I don’t think the other person will give you time to do that.”

Visain was curious. What on earth did he see in Hwang Seok-gyeong that made him so cautious? Why did he hold him in such high regard?

“When you return, wear the best armor you have. You can wear two or three layers.”

Today, the sword dance has surprised me several times, but this is the most surprising thing.

“You really? Do you think he’d try to kill me too? Would he go that far?”

The reason why Geommugeuk warned and warned again was to say this.

“Yes. If I were him, I would kill you first.”