Absolute Regression - Chapter 360



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Absolute Return Episode 360

The 360th Little Leader was bewitched.

“It’s a trap.”

Visain’s expression turned cold. The one who made him angrier than the Yeomcheon Ssanggeom who tried to kill him was none other than Hyuksagun.

“This is a trap set by the Hyuksa Army. They are trying to lure you in and kill you.”

The sword dance was exactly as seen by Bisain, but he thought there was one thing wrong.

“It’s a trap, but I don’t think they’re trying to kill me. They probably won’t turn our school into an enemy in this situation. Right now, they’re hell-bent on killing you.”

The king is also smart, and the Hyuksa Army is moving under him. Rather, because he is smart, there are parts that are easy to predict. At least, it wasn’t a plan to kill him.

“Maybe they’re trying to send me back to my school.”

After dropping it from Visain, the intention is to eventually kill Visain.

“Knowing that, you still want to meet the leader?”

“We have to meet.”

“The lord won’t like you.”

Visain’s expression darkened. He had originally been worried about what would happen if the leader found out about this. But the leader’s right-hand man, Hyuk Sa-gun, was a traitor.

“It would have caused irreparable discord between me and the leader.”

I wondered what the Revolutionary Army had said about me. I didn’t even want to think about it.

But Geommugeuk guessed differently.

“I wouldn’t have done that.”

The sword dance drama anticipated the parts that Visain could not think of.

“Rather, he would have been on your side the whole time. He would have taken your side all along, thinking that you were trying to get something out of me by hanging out with me.”

A single word that woke up the blinking Visan.

“So that when you call him a traitor, it will backfire.”

The moment he heard those words, Visain was deeply moved.

“Rather, you don’t believe me.”

“You probably think that I was deceived by the leader of the Demonic Cult and was trying to frame the military.”

Visan’s spine felt cold. After hearing this, he thought that it really was true. The thoughts of smart people always go beyond their expectations.

“Sometimes compliments can be a more powerful way to spread discord.”

At the end of the sword dance, not only Bisain but also the evil spirits who were listening were amazed.

‘A truly scary person has become a cult leader.’

Even Cheonma is known to have the greatest talent among all the Cheonmas of all time. Could he have shown such a performance at such a young age? I am sure he would not.

“What do you plan to do?”

“I must meet with the leader of the Apostles. I am the only one who knows that the Hyuksa Army is joining hands with the dark forces. My testimony is the only evidence. If I cannot convince the leader, not only your life but even your position as the leader of the Apostles may be in danger.”

Just as they were barely surviving, another crisis arose.

The swordsman asked the non-singer.

“Can you deliver a message to the leader without the leader knowing?”

After thinking for a moment, Visain mentioned one person.

“You can convey it through Ilrang.”

He was the most trustworthy person.

“You must not get caught.”

“You can believe it.”

Geommugeuk immediately wrote two envoys.

One sheet was a reply to the letter that had just arrived from the Apostolic Alliance. It was a reply that he would personally go to the Apostolic Alliance headquarters and meet the Apostolic Alliance leader.

He gave the letter to the man in Anga and told him to send it to the Apostolic Alliance.

Another letter was secretly delivered to the leader.

“You must deliver this letter to the leader without the Hyuksagun knowing.”

“What does it say here?”

“I said let’s meet outside alone, not in front of the Apostolic Alliance. I wrote that if we don’t meet, I’ll kill you.”

“You, really!”

“Just kidding, just kidding.”

“Don’t say things like that, even if it’s a joke. If you play around with me like that, you might get killed by the leader.”

“I’ll keep that in mind.”

That won’t happen, but if you don’t handle it properly, they won’t believe you. They’ll try to send you back to the Heavenly Demon Sect to separate you from Bisain. If that happens, Bisain’s situation will become difficult in many ways.

“Do you have any plans?”

At Visain’s worried question, Geommugeuk shook his head.

“I’ll think about it from now on.”

As he was about to ask what that meant, Visain suddenly realized something.

If it were me, I would still be contemplating whether or not to meet him.

But Geommu-geuk had already decided to meet him and was wondering what to do. That’s why I keep trusting him. It’s like he’s already got everything planned out.

The sword dance approached the bed.

“Are you okay?”

I could tell that he wasn’t asking about my injured body. He was asking if my mind was okay amidst all this chaos.

What would have happened if it weren’t for the Sword Dance Theater? Would I have been able to endure it? As a warrior, as the successor to the Apostolic Alliance, I don’t want to say this, but…

‘I’m okay because you’re here.’

It is the secret feeling of a person who cannot speak.

‘The lord may not believe me. He may think that you have fooled him. He may scold me for being stupid.’

Anyone in the Apostolic Alliance would think so. They wouldn’t think the leader of the Demonic Cult would approach them with good intentions. That’s why this fight is difficult.

‘Still, I won’t doubt you.’

Because you can’t move forward as long as you have doubts. This doubt isn’t about the sword dance, but will eventually become doubts about yourself. It will lead to self-reproach for not being able to see a single person properly.

That’s why Visain could answer like this.

“I’m fine.”

Of course, there were some people in this room who weren’t okay.

The monster who was listening to the conversation between the two people intervened and said.

“Thank you for saving my life. Don’t forget that I’m watching you.”

Originally, it was something he should have said to him. He should take good care of Visain, and that he was watching over him.

“Both of you, take care of your wounds. The time is coming when we will have to fight again.”

* * *

The expression on the Hyuksa Army’s face as they walked towards the battlefield was stiff.

It was unexpected that the Yeomcheon Twin Swords that surprised An Ga failed to kill Bisain.

‘So this is what it ends up being.’

If Bisain had died in Anga, the leader of the Sado Alliance would have suspected Geommu-geuk. They had been together until they died, so how could he not suspect him? The crisis with the Cheonma Singyo would have intensified and relations would have become strained, but he and Hwang Seok-gyeong would have naturally been able to escape from the background of this incident.

But now, the Apostolic Lord must send the Sword Dance back to the Demonic Cult. In the process, his own loyalty will have to be tested.

Of course, I was confident that I could handle it. This time, it would be treated as if Visain was caught in the conspiracy of the Black Magic Theater.

‘Little Leader, you’re going to be finished anyway.’

Before entering the main hall, Hyuksagun stopped in the hallway for a moment and looked at the steel wolves.

It is a legend that this wolf keeps out intruders. Even though he was wandering around here like this, these wolves were just watching.

Hyuk Sa-gun thought that if To-wang became the new leader, he would have to get rid of these lumps of iron first.

The Revolutionary Army entered the battle of Mengzhou.

The leader of the Apostles, Baek Ja-gang, stood with his back to the window overlooking the back of the main altar of the Taesa Temple.

“The new sect’s junior leader replied that he would come to see the leader.”

Baek Ja-gang did not respond to Hyuk Sa-gun’s report.

“It appears that the Little Leader is with the Little Leader.”

A cold aura flowed out from Baekjagang.

“You did something useless.”

I didn’t like it when he came out with the message that he would fake his death while hanging out with the leader of the Demonic Cult. If Hyuk Sa-gun hadn’t told me to trust and leave it to the leader, I would never have allowed it.

“if?”

The Hyuksa Army guessed what the Apostolic Alliance leader was worried about.

“If the leader of the small group had died, the leader of the small group would not have dared to say yes to seeing the leader of the group.”

Baekjagang slowly nodded his head and Hyuksagun’s report continued.

“The An Ga raid is still under investigation. Everyone who knows the An Ga location has been thoroughly investigated. We will soon find out who leaked the information.”

I intend to get rid of my enemies by getting involved in this matter. I have already prepared all the fabricated evidence.

Although he didn’t show his emotions on the outside, Baek Ja-gang was very angry.

The secret had been breached, and someone was trying to kill the leader of the Apostolic Alliance. Someone had dared to draw their sword against the Apostolic Alliance.

The worse situation was this.

“Is it possible that this is the work of a cult leader?”

If so, it meant that Visain was being used by the Black Magicians.

“The Little Leader is a very intelligent person. He will never be easily taken advantage of by the Little Leader.”

As expected from the sword dance, he was defending himself by thoroughly believing in Bisain.

Baek Ja-gang interpreted this appearance of Hyuk Sa-gun politically. It was the young general planning for the future. When Bi Sa-in became the leader, he would probably continue to be the general.

“The leader of the small group is probably using the leader of the small group to achieve something.”

“Isn’t it the other way around?”

After a moment’s pause, Hyuk Sa-gun said.

“Trust the Little Leader.”

The Visan will swing his axe to kill himself, but he will end up shooting himself in the foot. He will brandish the person who supported him so much as a traitor.

“You take a good look at it.”

“Don’t worry, my lord. I will be leaving now.”

A report was heard from someone hiding in the place where the Revolutionary Army had retreated.

“I would like to meet you, Ilrang.”

He was the In-gung, the leader of the Apostolic Alliance’s guard.

“Illangi? Let me hear it.”

“I want a private conversation that I won’t tell anyone about.”

The situation was not normal. Anyone else would have suspected this unexpected request. However, Baek Ja-gang knew how deeply loyal Il-rang was to Maeng.

“Bring me to the training ground.”

* * *

Ilrang entered the personal training ground of the Apostolic Alliance.

Outsiders were absolutely prohibited from entering this place without permission. Outside of Baekjagang, only Ingung, the head of the Sado Alliance’s bodyguard, was allowed to enter.

Baekjagang was wiping the iron figure erected in the training ground with a cloth. It was not ordinary iron. It was a special thing made by mixing eternal iron and steel, and it was made only for the Apostolic Lord, and it could not be cut by swords or swords.

Countless sword marks engraved on it. From faint and light marks to deep and dark marks.

Baekjagang knew very well when and how each of the numerous sword marks on the iron figure came to be. What kind of preparation and state of mind was involved when they were carved.

The fact that he remembered each and every one of them was enough to give an idea of ​​the depth of his training.

Now, it was an iron man that could be cut down with a single stroke of the sword, but he didn’t do that. He wanted to pass it on to Visain as it was.

“Meet the leader.”

“Long time no see. How have you been?”

Baekjagang welcomed him warmly. He was clear about the people he liked and the people he didn’t like. Illang was someone who was in the realm of good people for him.

“You said you wanted to see me separately?”

“Yes, the minor leader sent a message asking that it be delivered only to the major leader.”

Illang was nervous. He could feel it. If he made a mistake today, not only would he fall out of favor with the Apostolic Lord, he could even lose his life.

“Does that mean I shouldn’t tell the Hyuk military?”

This is because all the letters coming into the army had to go through the general military.

“I specifically told you to pass it on without the military leader knowing.”

Baekjagang’s expression became subtle. When he asked to see her secretly, I had doubted it, but it was really because of Hyuksagun.

“Did you also tell me the reason?”

“No, I just asked you to tell the leader.”

Ilrang took the letter out of his bosom and presented it to the leader.

Baek Ja-gang was shocked after seeing the contents of the letter. It was the first time Il-rang had seen the leader so surprised.

Baekjagang raised his head and looked at Ilrang.

“Do you know what it says here? It says that the Hyuk military was involved in this incident, and that the attack on An Ga was also done by the Hyuk military. The leader of the sect wants to meet me in person to explain.”

“!”

Il-lang was also surprised by the unexpected words. He never imagined that the message he had delivered would have such content.

“Do you think so too?”

Baekjagang stared at Illang. Illang knew how well those small eyes could read people’s minds. Maengju was a person who knew as well as a ghost whether the other person was telling the truth or a lie.

Do you deny the words of the leader you serve, or do you deny the words of the general who serves the Apostolic Leader?

“I believe that if you start judging the people you serve, you will not be able to properly protect them.”

It was the best answer Ilrang could come up with.

Then Baek Ja-gang asked again.

“What kind of person is the leader of the Demonic Cult that you saw?”

Once I avoided the question, I couldn’t avoid it anymore.

Ilrang answered honestly.

“He was a great man.”

“Do you think he was bewitched by the minor lord?”

Ilrang hesitated for a moment to answer. He wanted to say no, but

“Yes, the little prince was bewitched.”

I wanted to add something to Bisin, but I couldn’t think of anything to say. The little cult leader didn’t seem that bad? The little cult leader saved Bisin, so I could trust him?

No. To the Apostolic Leader you know, such an answer would only be detrimental.

“And I understand that the little prince was deluded.”

I answered the questions honestly, and the Apostolic Lord will make the judgment.

“Get out of here.”

After politely greeting the guest, Ilrang left. He was unsure. Whether he had answered correctly or not. Whether he had done anything to harm the guest.

As the Ilrang retreated, the Apostolic Lord asked the air.

“What do you think?”

Then the archer’s answer was heard.

“There are many things I don’t understand. I think it would be best if we didn’t meet.”

“Then should I tell General Hyuk about this?”

In-gung couldn’t answer easily, because it was a question of who to trust more.

“I can’t believe that General Hyuk is a traitor.”

Even trying to kill the leader of the small group? No matter how much I thought about it, I couldn’t believe it. On the other hand, the young leader of the small group went over to the leader of the demonic cult? I couldn’t believe it either, but maybe?

On the other hand, Baek Ja-gang had not yet come to any conclusion. A strong strange look flowed out of his small eyes.

“So aren’t you curious? Why does he ask to see me, even though he knows I won’t believe him? What on earth is he thinking?”

Since he had been serving the Apostolic Lord for a long time, In-gung could tell. Baek Ja-gang was already interested in the sword dance, saying, “Look at this guy?” It was decisive to understand that Il-rang was deluded.

If Baek Ja-gang had made up his mind to meet, this was what he had to do.

“I will decide on a new meeting place and let you know.”

Because we had to coordinate the situation from our side, not the other side.

Baek Ja-gang nodded silently and looked at the iron figure erected in the training ground.

A person was placed on top of the iron figure. The person who best matched this expressionless iron figure was none other than Cheonma Geomwoojin.

He was the person I most admired, but at the same time, he was also the person I hated the most. More than anything, I hated that arrogant look in his eyes that seemed to look down on people.

‘Let’s take a look at how the children are raised.’