Absolute Regression - Chapter 361



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Absolute Return Episode 361

Episode 361: If I had a son like me.

Visain was doing his best to recover as quickly as possible.

I keep getting lucky and getting lucky again.

After finishing a few morning meals like that, I got up from my seat. My whole body still ached and hurt, but I couldn’t just sit there because I was so depressed.

When Visain walked out into the yard, Geommugeuk was looking up at the sky from the yard.

I looked at his back, which looked extremely lonely, for a moment, and then approached him.

“What are you staring at so blankly for?”

The swordsman looked back at Bisain and smiled. Now he looks at himself and smiles like that. He is always one step ahead. In making plans, in carrying them out, and in relationships between people.

Will he be able to smile as brightly as that smile? Will he be able to completely shake off the suspicion that he is meeting her just to use her? It is a series of repeated cycles of believing and then doubting.

“I’m trying to look at the sky on purpose. When was the last time you looked at the sky?”

“It’s okay.”

“Then come here and let’s take a look together.”

Visain sat next to the sword master and looked up at the sky.

“Your prayers feel like the sea, yet you love the sky so much.”

“I like the ocean too. Next time, let’s go play at the ocean. Let’s seduce the women who come to play there.”

It was funny to imagine Geommu-geuk flirting with women on the beach. How embarrassing would he be standing next to him?

“Are you feeling better?”

“I’m feeling much better now.”

“Thank goodness.”

The gaze of the swordsman who had been looking at Bisain turned back to the sky. Bisain also looked at the clouds quietly drifting away together with the swordsman.

“Who is the leader of the Apostles?”

Geommu-geuk didn’t know much about the Apostolic Lord. He died before he could properly learn about it. The only information he had about the Apostolic Lord and the Murim Lord was what was recorded in history.

Visain, who had hesitated to answer for a moment, let out a small sigh.

I was wondering what to say, but then I realized that I didn’t know much about my master either.

“I don’t know very well because I haven’t tried to look at the Master closely for very long.”

Geommugeuk nodded at the honest answer and said.

“Actually, I feel the same way. I try really hard to look straight at my father, but when you ask me, I don’t really know what to say.”

“Is it difficult because you are my father or my master? Or is it just this difficult from the beginning?”

“Both, right?”

The two looked at each other and smiled faintly. It was now a sign that a smile was quite fitting for their rough faces.

“Are you nervous about meeting the leader?”

“I’m nervous.”

“I think this is the first time I’ve seen you so nervous.”

“I used to pretend to be strong, but now that we’re friends, I’m being honest.”

Visain also expressed his honest feelings.

“I’m sorry for leaving it up to you.”

No matter how much it hurt, it was something he had to do. Even if he had to be carried on a cart, he had to go. Think about it. If he sent Geommu-geuk instead of me, what would the Apostle Lord think of me?

So I thought about insisting on going. I also thought about asking her to go with me.

But my instincts told me not to. Just leave it to Geommu-geuk. At crucial moments, don’t show off your vain pride. When you’re going to get in, get in properly, and when you’re going to get out, get out firmly.

Instead, I wanted to say this.

“I need your help now, but later on, there will be times when I will need your help.”

“That’s why I asked you in advance. Then, please pull me along. The more you get used to me, the more you will realize that I am nothing special. Then, think of it this way. Don’t let familiarity consume all the preciousness. But, since we have an old friendship, don’t ignore it too much.”

Is that really so? I think the sword dance will surprise me until my hair turns gray. So I think I will be saying this even when I am old. Isn’t it time for me to get tired? Stop being smart. Stop surprising people.

Even if that’s not the case.

‘The more I get used to it, the more I will respect it.’

He was still a secret person who couldn’t fully reveal his true feelings.

At that time, An Ga’s servant came and delivered a letter. It was a letter that had been secretly sent from the Sado Alliance.

“The leader contacted me and asked to meet separately.”

Ilrang did it.

Visain looked at the sword dance. Now his fate depended on this meeting.

“I’ll be back soon.”

As Geommu-geuk got up from his seat, Bisain also got up. He tried to act cute and tell the leader not to get in trouble, but he didn’t.

“Please explain it well to the leader.”

So prove me right again, my friend.

* * * The sword dance has arrived in the windy field.

In that open space, Baekjagang arrived first and was waiting.

The moment Baek Ja-gang saw the sword dance walking towards him, he knew.

‘That guy is definitely his son.’

Even though he didn’t reveal his magic or show any special prayers, Baekjagang could tell. And decisively.

‘They look alike.’

The image of Geom Woo-jin overlapped with that of Geommu-geuk and then separated again. I imagined the two of them walking side by side.

‘First of all, the appearance is good.’

Because he was definitely more handsome and pleasant to look at than the cold and intense appearance of Geum Woo-jin. Instead of his arrogant gaze that looked down on people, his clear and deep gaze also caught my eye.

“Meet the leader.”

The swordsman bowed his head politely in greeting.

Although he knew that his opponent was a cult leader, Baek Ja-gang pretended not to know.

“How can I believe that you are the leader of the Demonic Cult?”

I’m trying to see how you’ll react.

Geommugeuk pretended to look surprised.

“Would there be anyone in this world who would dare to commit fraud in front of the Apostolic Lord?”

“Since the world of martial arts is a place where there are as many masters as grains of sand, there could be such a person. Can I guarantee that you are not one of those assassins who came to kill me?”

“If you have the ability to succeed in murder while being suspected by the Apostle Lord, you wouldn’t commit murder.”

Even after Geommugeuk answered, Baek Ja-gang’s expression did not change. In the end, Geommugeuk touched his face once and shouted.

“Have you ever seen such a handsome Salsu?”

At that joke, Baek Ja-gang couldn’t help but laugh in disbelief.

Since no one usually jokes with him, he is weak to jokes like this. If he keeps that in mind when talking, he must be quite smart for his young age.

“Honestly, I’ve never seen a killer.”

“Of course. What kind of fool would come to kill the leader?”

He included words of recognition and praise for the Apostolic Leader in his casual speech. He did not flatter him openly as he would the demons, but he tried his best to please him.

Baek Ja-gang’s first impression was strange. He was different from his father, and he was different from Jin Pae-cheon, the leader of the martial arts world. Was it because his eyes were small? I couldn’t really tell what he was thinking.

“If you talk to me for a bit, you will realize that this guy is the leader of the Demonic Cult. When it is time to part ways, he will feel reluctant to part ways, so he will ask if you want to go to the temple together. After a few days, he will ask you to sit in the Taesa Temple.”

“You’re so confident.”

“If I didn’t have this kind of brazen confidence, how could I dare face you, my lord?”

Baek Ja-gang had been wary of Geommu-geuk from the beginning, thinking that he was a person who could bewitch people. That was why he was confident that he would not be shaken no matter what he said.

But at least this conversation was refreshing. It had been a long time since someone had spoken so freely in front of him.

Even more so, people who say things like this.

“What would it be like to have a son like me?”

“I’m sure you won’t like it.”

Baek Ja-gang answered firmly.

Actually, I do too.

Geommu-geuk also agreed. It would be more like a burden rather than something he disliked. In that sense, he thought that perhaps Baek Ja-gang might have some similarities to himself.

Baek Ja-gang asked, staring into the clear eyes looking at him.

“I heard you like to charm people.”

“I just like people. That’s why I’m often suspected of being a flatterer.”

“Because I’ve never seen a person like that.”

“You’re finally seeing it today.”

Baek Ja-gang stared intently at Geommu-geuk. It wasn’t an exaggeration to say that he was good at detecting lies. Baek Ja-gang could tell when someone was lying. Ah, this guy was lying. Goosebumps rose in his ears.

“Take a look at me today. Decide if I’m being charming or if you just like me.”

I still didn’t feel any lies from Geommu-geuk. I was just curious where this confidence came from. It’s not easy to be this confident in front of yourself.

“Why did you ask to see me?”

“The reason I asked to see you today is to tell you the truth.”

“What is the truth? The blind deputy commander in chief of the military is a traitor?”

“you’re right.”

“Isn’t this the dark and evil truth that contains the schemes of the Demonic Cult?”

“The truth shines brighter in dark and evil places.”

Geommu-geuk knows. It is not easy for Baekja-gang to admit this. The moment he admits this, he and Sado-maeng will end up being played by those guys.

“Where is the sign now?”

“The injured are being treated at our school’s premises.”

The moment he said those words, Geommu-geuk saw Baek Ja-gang’s expression change from irritation to worry.

“How badly are you hurt?”

“He was seriously injured, but fortunately his injuries were recoverable.”

“Who did this?”

“Haven’t you been informed yet of who did it? Well, if you want to tamper with evidence, it would be better to report it as late as possible. Those who surprised the leader of the small group are Yeomcheon Ssanggeom. The one who sent them is none other than Hyuksagun.”

The sword dance was to observe Baekjagang’s reaction.

Baek Ja-gang showed no emotional turmoil. It seemed as if he had not yet decided who the traitor was, or that he had simply taken his words as a lie.

“You didn’t send it?”

“It was my first time meeting those people. That day was also the last time I would see them.”

Baek Ja-gang stared at Geommu-geuk with his small eyes as if they were piercing through his skin.

If he had been to receive that gaze, he would have calmly accepted it, but Geommugeuk turned his gaze slightly as if he was afraid. Taking a step back was a courtesy to the leader of the Apostles.

“You don’t have to worry now, the Seven Great Masters of the Apostles, the Goaak, are guarding the main house of our church. Oh, I wonder if the leader won’t trust the Goaak.”

“At least you’re not someone who would harm Sa-in. Rather, I can’t trust you.”

“Don’t think of me as a minstrel, but as a friend of your disciple. Trust your disciple’s vision more than mine.”

“Friend. I don’t know because I’ve never had one in my life.”

As expected, he was not easy to deal with. He seemed open-minded, but it was not easy to get to know him.

“You will know when you see the next move of the Hyuksa Army.”

“What do you mean?”

“He said, ‘See who he is blaming.’ The Hyuksa Army will use this as an opportunity to eliminate his enemies. He has probably already planted all the evidence. Pay close attention to who he is blaming.”

Geommugeuk didn’t try to change his mind right away with this one meeting.

Haste always ruins things. The bigger and more important the task, the more people want to see results as quickly as possible.

If we break up now, we can meet again after Hyuk Sa-gun takes care of his enemies. We can meet ten more times, and if necessary, a hundred more times. This matter must be handled with this mindset.

“I will tell you when I see you again.”

“That won’t happen.”

“yes?”

“I understand, so I’ll stop talking about this now.”

This was the reaction that Geommugeuk was most worried about and concerned about. They wanted to make them give up, whether they believed it or not.

“Go back to the Demonic Cult.”

When Geommugeuk didn’t respond, Baekjagang let out a prayer. The evil spirit he emitted flew in, crushing Geommugeuk.

As if he wanted to hear the answer in one breath, his energy was so strong that he couldn’t breathe. The Cheonmahoshinkong was activated on its own, protecting Geommugeuk’s body.

If it were normal, I would have said, “I’m going, I’m going right now,” and then backed off, whining. There was no need to show off my skills.

But the sword dance endured. It was instinct that told him to do so.

‘This has to hold out.’

Rather, he had a relaxed expression as if he was provoking Baekjagang.

Baekjagang’s spirit became even stronger. The energy he emitted swirled around Geommu-geuk. The energy alone shattered rocks and flew away.

The momentum of Baekjagang was truly strong. It was a dangerous energy that could never have been resisted if it had not been for the cry of instinct.

Nevertheless, the sword dance endured and endured again.

The moment when Baekjagang’s fraud reached its peak.

The expression on Geommugeuk’s face brightened and he shouted.

“I did it!”

At the same time, unable to hold out any longer, Geommu-geuk flew away and rolled on the ground.

Only then did Baekjagang collect the fraud.

As I approached him, wondering why he was holding on, Geommugeuk suddenly stood up and spoke.

“Thanks to you, my lord, I have achieved great success in martial arts.”

In the process of enduring the fraud of Baekjagang, Cheonmahosingong achieved great success. Recently, through continuous training, I have stimulated the sword dance drama intermittently, and today, I achieved an unexpected result.

Geommu-geuk never dreamed that he would achieve great success in Cheonmahosingong during this encounter. The movements of great martial arts are truly unpredictable.

The sword dance bowed deeply.

Baek Ja-gang was startled by that sight. He had never thought that the leader of the Demonic Cult would bow down to him.

“My lord understood why I was holding on and supported me to the end. I am truly grateful.”

Of course, that wasn’t why I pushed through to the end. I pushed through because I wanted to see how good Geommu-geuk’s martial arts skills were. I also had a bit of a feeling of being arrogant and thinking, “Should I hold out?”

“Why are you telling me that? Why didn’t you have to tell me?”

“I should say thank you. This achievement was possible thanks to you, my lord.”

Since I was very wary when I first met Geommu-geuk, I didn’t feel much interest in him. He was good at talking, he was playful, and he was smart. That was all. How could I be charmed by such a guy?

But you bow without hesitation and express your gratitude like this?

Come to think of it, I didn’t get goosebumps even once today.

“Your father wouldn’t be happy if he found out, right?”

Baekjagang recalled the arrogant Cheonma’s displeased expression.

“If he knew that you helped his son achieve great feats, he would be grateful. He would have told me to bow to you at least ten times. My father is not the type of person to compromise his principles because of his pride.”

Comparison with Cheonma was a provocation that Baekjagang could never avoid.

‘Look at this guy?’