Beastly and Fearlessly - Chapter 117



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“I’m talking about the life of a wandering ronin. Aren’t you tired of it?” Episode 117

Hyeonwol-dae, who came down to Yunnan with Jegal So-hye, is a swordsman directly under the leader of the martial arts world.

It means to only follow the leader’s orders.

Hyunwol Daeju Samuhyeok is a political figure through and through.

A warrior who fights only for the Murim Alliance.

He felt it was not right for him to leave Meng and come down to Yunnan just for a mere man named Damyeong.

“Miss Zhuge, isn’t it time to return to the Ming? It was an order given directly by the Ming lord, so I followed him here… … If that was your original purpose for coming here, it seems like you’ve already achieved it.”

The time when the leader gave the order was when the war between the Blood Cult and the Beast Palace had just begun.

Naturally, I expected the Beast Palace to lose.

If a man named Damyeong escaped to Yunnan, the purpose of the Hyeonwol-dae was to take him to Meng.

However, the outcome of the war ended with the victory of the Beast Palace, which no one had expected.

A man named Dammyeong suddenly established a sect called the Beast Gate in Gonmyeong.

“I’m sure the leader clearly told you that you must follow my judgment on this trip to Yunnan.”

“You know that that doesn’t mean blind obedience, right? And isn’t that guy Dam-myeong trying to start a war with Hwan-mil-ru right now?”

“So shouldn’t we stay here even longer? After all, this is a fight against Huanmilu.”

“Well, my thoughts and yours are very different. That’s why I’m saying that we should hurry back to Maeng. If we stay here and get caught up in that fight, it’ll be a big problem, right?”

In Samuhyeok’s eyes, Jegal Sohye was just a child.

No matter how smart you are, you only learned about the world through books.

Although it is now called the Beast Gate, who doesn’t know that it is actually the Yunnan Branch of the Beast Palace?

The fight between such a place and the Hwanmilu belonging to the Twelve Apostles is not something to be taken lightly.

‘I don’t understand why the leader thinks so highly of Damyeong. What’s so great about a mere barbarian…?’

In Samuhyeok’s eyes, Dammyung was just a savage.

A being revered by uncivilized barbarians who think that their fate can be determined by a single tattoo on their shoulder.

“You and I are here now on behalf of Meng. Perhaps, we are avoiding the situation at the very moment when a great event that could shake the Central Plains is about to occur.”

“Hahaha. Huanmilu is a place where all sorts of trash who have done all sorts of bad things gather. Among them, Luju is probably the worst. Now, what’s the big deal about an uncivilized barbarian who has just set foot on the Central Plains and is fighting without knowing his place? Haha.”

Jegal So-hye, who always had a calm expression, frowned.

And then he opened his mouth to Samuhyeok in a voice as cold as ice.

“… … Why did you just watch Hwanmilu live his life doing such trashy things all this time?”

“… … .”

“It’s a replacement for what the Alliance of Political Parties should have done long ago. I don’t know if it’s related to the recent war with the Blood Cult or if it’s to expand the Beast Palace’s influence. However… … .”

Jegal So-hye’s cold gaze met Samu-hyeok’s.

“But… … Dammyeong is saying that he will do what Maeng should have done. What the Murim Alliance should have done long ago, but has not done yet. In that case, shouldn’t he not run away? If the Great Lord is a true warrior of the Murim Alliance… … .”

“Run away? How dare you… … .”

Even though she is the daughter of the Zhuge family, which belongs to the Five Great Families, her position as the leader of the Murim Alliance’s swordsmanship is not low in status.

Especially if he is the leader of the Hyeonwol-dae, the direct subordinate swordsman of the leader.

But Samuhyeok could no longer find words to refute.

Jegal So-hye, who had been looking at him with cold eyes, opened her mouth.

“Your Majesty, you may return to Maeng with Hyeonwol-dae. However, I will stay here. I will have to judge the future of the Central Plains based on what I see and hear here… … .”

With those words she turned around.

* * *

Thirty ronin took over the training ground.

A bonfire lit in the middle was sending hot flames shooting up into the sky.

The wild boar that Tofu had caught was ripe and delicious, and the large savages filled each other’s glasses.

If you only look at its current appearance, you would say that this place is not in the Central Plains but somewhere in the Southern Plains.

They all left their hometown of Nanman and lived as ronin in the Central Plains.

They must have also experienced the sorrow of being ignored as barbarians.

So they lived like a family, and the one who led them was Maeng Deung-ho.

“Ugh. Brother, have another drink. You must have been very worried because of Monday and Tuesday.”

Bok Tae-dong asked while filling Maeng Deung-ho’s glass with alcohol.

“I couldn’t ask you earlier because I was in a hurry. Are you sure that Damyeong is the Sodongju of Namcheon Damdong, one of the Paldong? Haa. I feel like everyone is being fooled.”

Everyone was surprised by the mention of the dragon’s imprint, but one person, Bok Tae-dong, did not believe it.

When many people gather together, there are bound to be some who cannot believe what they see.

Of course, the experience of being deceived by the people of Jungwon many times in the past may have played a part.

“right.”

Bok Tae-dong let out a big sigh.

It seemed like everyone was being deceived.

How many times have I been taken advantage of and called a stupid savage?

“Then who is that skinny guy over there? The handsome guy. He seems to have an unusual aura.”

“His name is Nok Seung-seo. I heard he is the eldest son of Bi-eung Nok-dong.”

“No, if it’s Bi-eung-nok-dong, isn’t it the family that raises the beasts of the Beast Palace? Why is the eldest son there here? This is becoming more and more suspicious.”

If this were Namman, it would be different.

However, Bok Tae-dong could not believe that the descendants of the Pal-dong clan were gathered in the middle of the Central Plains.

Perhaps it is because the Central Plains people have deceived them countless times.

“Oh, you’re suspicious. It’s the arm guarding the Beast Palace. Even though we’re now living the life of a ronin, we must not forget our past as warriors of the Southern Manchus.”

“No, there have been more than one or two people who have deceived us all this time. Then who is that incredibly pretty woman who walks around with three leopards like puppies? According to what you said, is she the daughter of the Guisu Bangdongju?”

“That’s right. The only daughter of Gwisoo Bangdongju Bang Myeong-haeng, her name is Bang Yak-ran.”

“Oh, really. And then you’ll call that little cat a spirit. It seems like Hyung-nim’s judgment is a bit… … now that Wolhwa has come back alive.”

“That’s right, it’s a spirit. It’s called the Dark Fragrance Cloud. I think everyone calls it Tofu… … .”

Bok Tae-dong looked at me with a dumbfounded expression and opened his mouth.

“Brother! Come to your senses. How can that kitten be a spirit? Then who is he? That guy over there who talks too much and runs around like a lunatic?”

Boktaedong’s finger pointed at Umochi.

“Well, I don’t know the author very well. From what I’ve heard, it seems like he’s the son of a dokkokju…”

“Haha. Here, it’s revealed that everything is a lie. No, isn’t Dokgok the most gloomy place in Namman? And the son of the owner of Gokju is so cool? Haha. Where did you get that guy who looks so good to act?”

Bok Tae-dong, who had been drinking with a dumbfounded expression, continued to open his mouth.

“They don’t seem like bad guys, but I think you’re being deceived. I don’t know what their plan is. I appreciate that you saved Wolhwa, but what if you believe such nonsense?”

“Enough with the nonsense. So, have you made up your mind? Have you discussed it with those guys?”

A proposal made by Dammyeong, the master of the Beast Gate.

Instead of living the life of a wandering ronin, let’s live together here as honorable warriors…

“… … Before that, let me ask you something. What are you thinking, hyung? Are you really going to follow that guy named Dammyeong?”

“I… I would jump into hell if only I could return to Wolhwa alive.”

“So you’ve decided. But, you see? Did you really see it?”

“What are you talking about?”

Bok Tae-dong lowered his voice and carefully opened his mouth.

“You know, the Dragon’s Seal… … .”

“I saw it. It had a very clear black dragon imprint engraved on it.”

“Black dragon? Not a red dragon? Something seems strange? Is it perhaps drawn with ink?”

Maeng Deung-ho looked at Bok Tae-dong with pitiful eyes.

I can understand why this guy is so suspicious.

How have the Nanman warriors who crossed over to the Central Plains lived so far?

There were countless people everywhere who tried to deceive us, and there were also countless people who were used and then abandoned.

They were pointed at as stupid savages, and were not properly compensated for the fight they risked their lives for.

Things got a little better with Maeng Deung-ho, who was a top expert, leading them.

‘Even if you have a puppet.’

When there was no answer from Maeng Deung-ho, Bok Tae-dong opened his mouth again.

“Anyway, my opinion is to wait and see. What if the author Dammyeong is deceiving us? If you just look into the Beast Palace a little bit, you can figure out names like Mujinbaek and Dammugun, right? Same goes for Paldong. So… … .”

At that moment, Bok Tae-dong suddenly felt a cold air rushing in.

Even though there’s a roaring campfire right next to you.

Dam-myeong, who had been quietly pouring a drink a little distance away, quietly stood up from his seat.

And then he opened his mouth, looking into the empty space.

“Deoksam, a distinguished guest has arrived. Quickly prepare a seat.”

Deoksam, who was already quite drunk, stood up abruptly and looked at the same place.

“Huh? I don’t see anyone. Did you wake up from a nap? Were you dreaming?”

“Shut up. He’ll be here soon.”

After a while.

About twenty men sat down in a corner of the garden where no one had been present until just a moment ago.

Like the darkness that silently spreads across the mountainside at sunset.

And then a man slowly walked out of the darkness.

A black robe that reaches down to the ankles on a huge body.

A long sword on his waist.

But every step is secretive.

The ronin gathered around the campfire stood up at once with hardened faces.

Each holding a weapon in their hand.

The man, who had been slowly looking around without paying any attention to the sight, met Dam-myeong’s eyes.

“It’s been a while, Sodongju.”

Cheolyeongdaeju Kwak Deung-un opened his mouth in a low voice.

Cheolyeongdae is a military unit comprised of twenty of the most outstanding warriors of Namcheon Damdong.

If you put your mind to it, you can destroy one of the small black island breakwaters in the Central Plains in a day.

The Black Snake Gang of Guizhou, who kidnapped and sold women from the South, actually happened like that.

Dam-myeong muttered at the unexpected reinforcements.

“Haa, I said I needed a glass of water, but you sent me the whole well… … .”

What Dammyeong requested from his father, Dongju, was ten ordinary warriors.

Based on them, I planned to slowly grow the Beast Gate that had settled in Gonming.

Dam-myeong approached Gwak Deung-un and greeted him.

“Thank you for coming.”

“You don’t seem that welcoming. Should I have brought more?”

“Haha, what are you talking about? The Lord himself has led the Iron Corps, so what more power would he need? Haha.”

Bok Tae-dong, who had been listening to the conversation between the two from afar, opened his mouth in surprise.

“Ah, no, if it’s Cheolyeongdae, isn’t it the most powerful unit in Namcheondamdong, or rather, Paldong? Then you’re saying that the author is the main character, Gwak Deung-un? The Gwak Deung-un who is said to be stronger than the Dongju of Paldong. Since you’re from Namcheondamdong, you should know… … .”

When I turned my head, Maeng Deung-ho was frozen like ice.

Tears welling up in both eyes.

A complex expression with a variety of emotions mixed together.

Maeng Deung-ho got up from his seat and approached slowly.

After confirming his appearance, Kwak Deung-woon tilted his head for a moment, then opened his mouth with a belatedly surprised expression.

“You… … .”

“That’s right. I’m Maeng Deung-ho.”

Two huge men stood facing each other.

Two people who were once honorable warriors of Namcheon Damdong.

A long time has passed and we have made different choices.

One of them grew up to be the leader of the Cheolyeongdae, the best of the Paldong, and the other became a wandering ronin who traveled all over the central plains.

The two people were silent for a while.

Just reading the long years engraved on each other’s faces.

After a while, Maeng Deung-ho opened his mouth first.

“At that time, I left the Iron Cross and stayed in the Central Plains… … .”

Maeng Deung-ho lowered his head, unable to continue speaking.

Both men had the honor of being included in the Cheolyeongdae at a young age.

It’s possible because you have that much skill.

Kwak Deung-un also once headed to the Central Plains with a dream of conquering the world in his heart.

The difference between the two is that Gwak Deung-woon returned to Namcheon Dam-dong, while Maeng Deung-ho did not.

“I’m especially sorry to you. We promised each other that we would become the best warriors in the Beast Palace… … .”

Kwak Deung-woon slowly placed his hand on Maeng Deung-ho’s shoulder.

A colleague who once had your back.

“Maeng Deung-ho, this guy… … .”

And then he continued speaking in a warm voice that was unusual for Kwak Deung-un.

“That promise to become the best warriors of the Beast Palace together… … You weren’t planning on not keeping it, were you?”

Rivers that flow together sometimes divide and scatter.

But eventually, as time passes, we meet again in one place.

As long as we don’t forget our destination, the sea.

The two continued their conversation while standing.

“Maybe I should stay up all night drinking tonight. I’ll have to listen to your long story.”

“Haha! I will never lose to you when it comes to alcohol. By the way, why did you come here when you should be at Namcheon Damdong?”

“You were a warrior of the Iron Legion, so you know very well, right? Our Iron Legion serves only one lord.”

“therefore…….”

“The person I serve is over there. He is the sole heir of Namcheon Damdong and will soon ascend to the throne of the Beast King.”

Cheolyeongdaeju Gwak Deung-un looked at Dam-myeong and said.

At the same time, everyone’s eyes were turned to the same place.