Beastly and Fearlessly - Chapter 22
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Episode 22
It hasn’t even been a year since I started living in Namman.
The life I spent in Central Plains in my previous life was several decades.
But the appearance of the people of the Central Plains is already unfamiliar.
It’s been a long time since I ran into them.
Trash who commit sins, betray others, and come over to others.
They cut off their throats.
A place where countless desires are intertwined, killing and betraying each other.
Compared to the Central Plains, where people chase each other and point their swords at each other, how simple is this southern plain?
Their purpose is only one.
Getting stronger.
So, to protect Namman and the Beast Palace.
“Come on. Lower the pressure.”
The sound of cheers coming from the smokescreen outside the window.
It was always announcing the unchanging morning of Namcheon Damdong.
“But you don’t treat that wound?”
The little boy pointed to my side and asked.
These middlemen are disturbing my peaceful life.
Especially that little kid.
Why are there so many questions?
I need to send it back quickly and focus on training.
“The warriors of the Beast Palace don’t care about such minor wounds.”
Actually, I haven’t received the title of warrior yet, but who knows.
And no treatment is needed.
It was a pretty deep wound, but the bleeding stopped quickly and it felt like it was healing.
The recovery is surprisingly fast.
Compared to other warriors.
The little boy stood up from his seat and spoke to me.
“I don’t have any serious injuries that require treatment. Now, may I ask you to guide me, Dongju? The son of this house?”
“You can call me Sodongju, or just Dammyeong. We’re about the same age, you know.”
That kid is three years older than me.
In this case, it is best to just lump it together and say it is similar.
Anyway, we need to quickly resolve the matter of these people from Bangrimpyo-guk and send them away.
By the way, if you are talking about Bangrim Pyo-guk, it is one of the top three pyo-guk in Hanam.
I came all the way to Namman to deliver a letter from a country as small as that.
It means that the client is a big shot.
Well, if your father reads the letter, he’ll know.
“Let’s go, kid.”
He follows me with a pouty expression.
The sight of two small fists clenched tightly and holding on.
Even so, he’s just a kid.
* * *
Dongjujeon.
“You said it was a Bangrim Pyo-guk? It doesn’t seem to have any special connection with that area, but which region’s Pyo-guk is it?”
“It is located in the east of Hanam. It borders Anhui Province.”
When the name An Hui-seong came up, my father’s expression hardened slightly.
“First of all, I would like to express my deepest gratitude for the help you gave me at Porangsan. Bangrimpyoguk will never forget the kindness shown by Namcheondamdong. I am sure that your father, the head of the state, will be very grateful. I hope that there will be an opportunity to repay you in some way in the future.”
Was your name Mok Ye-rang?
He’s a smart kid.
While maintaining courtesy, he placed Bangrimpyoguk and Namcheondamdong on equal footing.
I heard that there are many states in the Central Plains that want to trade with the Nanman.
A decision to create a relationship by mentioning favor and reciprocation.
There are quite a few small merchants who travel back and forth between the two, but no major trading nation has yet engaged in any real trade with the South.
By the way, was that Pyo Gook-ju’s daughter?
“I will now carry out your request. The Bangrimpyo Bureau has requested that you personally deliver this letter to the lord of Namcheon Damdong. Are you the lord of Namcheon Damdong, Dammuheun Daehyeop?”
“I may not be called a great swordsman, but I am Dammuheun. I am also the head of Namcheon Damdong.”
The little boy, or rather Mokye-rang, took out a well-wrapped letter from his arms.
And then he handed it over to his father’s two hands and quietly left the Dongjujeon.
I’ll leave tomorrow or so, since the two patients who came with me will need to finish their treatment.
Now, only my father and I are left in Dongjujeon.
My father was holding the letter in his hand, but he hadn’t opened it yet.
His gaze remained fixed on the seal stamped in the center of the letter.
“Namgung (南宮)”
The red seal sealing the letter clearly read ‘Namgung’.
Namgung Se-ga.
A prestigious family that is always mentioned when discussing the leaders of the Five Great Families.
As the capital of Anhui Province, located south of the prosperous Yangtze River, it is also famous for its enormous wealth.
Of course, he is more famous for his incredible swordsmanship that can divide the world.
The current head of the household, Namgung Yu-baek, is an absolute master who has earned the nickname of “Gunja Shingeom” (君子神劍) for his fair and just words and actions in all matters and his outstanding martial arts skills.
“Tell your mother to stop by Dongjujeon for a moment.”
The letter in my father’s hand has not yet been opened.
So, it’s not that I’m calling your mother because of what’s written in the letter.
After a while, my mother received a letter.
“I think you should read this letter first.”
It seemed like it was a serious matter, so I tried to quietly leave, but my mother stopped me.
“Hey, for now, let Ming stay. Maybe there’s something you need to tell me.”
My mother’s voice was calm.
But the large, shaking eyes could not be hidden.
She is a calm and dignified woman who never loses her dignity.
Thud.
The mother tore the seal with trembling hands and carefully unfolded it.
And I stared at the letter for a long time just like that.
An emotion that no one else could ever know flowed out from my whole body.
Ugh.
Mother placed the letter on the table.
One word written on it.
A single letter written in a majestic handwriting like the endless blue sky.
Yes.
A word of permission.
It wasn’t written what was allowed, but somehow I could understand it.
It seemed as if there were countless letters in that letter that I had not yet written.
* * *
I’ve been listening to a lot of stories for a long time.
Her voice remained calm throughout the story.
As if telling someone else’s story.
I guess you always thought that one day the moment would come when you would tell me everything.
So I guess that long story has been well summarized.
A common story.
It’s a common story about a daughter of a prestigious family and a warrior from the Beast Palace falling in love.
Two people who accepted it as fate and two people who couldn’t accept it.
One side left, the other side was abandoned.
And we forgot each other.
And as time goes by and we become numb, we come to understand each other, and we miss each other…
To conclude,
I was the grandson of Namgung Yu Baek, the head of the Namgung Se family.
I wasn’t surprised.
The sword that my mother showed me on the day of the rain had a clear blue glow to it.
The energy of the blue sky that Namgung Se-ga pursues.
A client so important that Pyo Gook-joo personally sends his daughter to her.
Moreover, the sign is the Bangrim sign that has a connection with the Namgung family.
If I couldn’t recall the name of Namgung Se-ga despite all these facts, then I’m a fool, as Deok-sam said.
So I wasn’t surprised.
And I had the misfortune of being resurrected in someone else’s body.
A person who survived through the special killing of Salmak is alive again in Namman.
It is also the main character of Namcheon Damdong, one of the eight Dongs.
Could there be any story in the world more surprising than this?
So, there is nothing that will surprise me now or in the future.
“… … That day, I abandoned the name Namgung Seol-hye. Sega announced that I had died from an illness. On that day, the existence of Namgung Seol-hye disappeared from this world. So I am no longer a member of Sega.”
It’s been decades since I’ve heard from my father, but he doesn’t seem all that happy.
It doesn’t seem like he has complicated feelings.
She knew this moment would come someday.
“I am already the mistress of Namcheon Damdong. This means I have no intention of regaining the status of daughter of the Namgung family.”
My father, sitting next to me without saying anything, closed his eyes.
“But… … . Myung is different from you. In any case, the blood of the Namgung family flows through you. You can ignore it, and you can forget what I’ve said so far. Or you can use it for your own purposes. It’s all your choice.”
These people are truly amazing.
His father told him to prove that a warrior’s strength is not something that is passed down through bloodlines.
Mother said that if necessary, it would be okay to use Namgung’s bloodline for her own purposes.
They may seem to be saying different things, but they are ultimately telling the same story.
The fact that I am the main character of the story that will unfold from now on.
It’s up to me to decide what kind of story it will be.
* * *
I’ve heard a lot of great stories, but nothing will change.
I am still the owner of Namcheon Damdong.
There’s just one more new string of fate.
This morning, of course, I was on my way to the training ground and planned to spend the day there.
If only this kid hadn’t suddenly appeared.
“Didn’t you say that Dongju would show you the way?”
“Me? What way?”
“Of course, beyond the Porang Mountains and all the way to Jangseong County in Yunnan. Fortunately, Gam Pyo-du’s wounds are not deep, so he can now walk slowly.”
I think I have a rough idea of what my father is thinking.
He plans to send me to the Central Plains someday.
If you have a connection with the symbol of the Central Plains, it will be of great help.
Still, that’s true.
How dare you give directions to someone who doesn’t even know the way.
“You said you’d give me another guide. You know, the one who followed you around all day. I heard his name clearly. His name is… … .”
I know who you are even without you saying anything.
Just then, from far away, Deoksam was running towards me with a blank expression.
Deoksam seems to like this little brat.
Well, this little guy is actually pretty cute.
It has a different vibe from other men’s women, so Deoksam might be interested in it.
Do you know?
You might encounter various connections along the way to Jungwon.
“Ah! I remembered the name. Samdeok! They said that someone named Samdeok would be the one giving directions.”
Ah, Deoksam. I guess you won’t be able to do it.
The woman you like doesn’t even remember your name.
No. Maybe this kid just can’t remember people’s names.
You probably don’t even remember my name?
“Dammyung Sodongju, when will you leave?”
“… …Right now.”
* * *
Mount Forang.
Deoksam said that since they left early in the morning, they would be able to cross the mountain before the sun set.
Since I did a patrol yesterday, I shouldn’t have encountered any of that trash a few days ago.
I’ve been thinking about visiting Jangseong-hyeon at least once.
Because it is the closest land of the Central Plains.
It is right across Porangsan Mountain, so it is said to be a place that people from Namcheon Damdong sometimes stop by.
“But are there originally many evildoers who fled from the Central Plains to the Southern Barbarians?”
The little boy asked.
“I don’t know. So, ask Samdeok, or rather Deoksam over there.”
I didn’t mean to be wrong.
It just somehow sticks to my mouth.
“Oh, they do come over often, but it’s not common for them to come over to Porangsan. Just in case, climbing this mountain alone is prohibited. Sometimes, some idiots do the stupid thing of climbing Porangsan alone at night, saying they want to practice… .”
“Shut up.”
Deoksam is overly honest again today.
You’ve had a hard time taking care of that stupid little girl.
“Is this your first time seeing a man, kid?”
“ah…….”
I guess he must have been really angry at being called a brat.
I’m not calling you that on purpose to tease you.
It just somehow sticks to my mouth.
“Yes. It’s your first time. Your Majesty, the Lord of Sodong, who boasts a grand appearance.”
“Compared to the warriors of the Beast Palace, I am not that big. Of course, I think I am still growing.”
“By the way, Deoksam. Can I ask you a question?”
Deoksam’s face brightens, whether it’s because of the honorific or because he spoke to her first.
“Ask me anything. I will tell you everything I know.”
“How old are you, Sodongju?”
“Oh, that’s the same age as me. Ten this year… .”
“Shut up.”
Deoksam stopped talking at the urgent shout.
“It is very rude to ask a warrior his age. Do you understand, little one?”
“Ah… … . Ah… … I see. I almost made a big mistake. Hahaha.”
The laughter is a little annoying.
“It was about two years ago. I had the opportunity to come to Namman with my father. Someone who had a long relationship with our Bangrimpyo-guk suddenly left behind a letter and went to Namman. My father tried to persuade him and visited him several times, but he always came back alone. He was very sorry. He was the most skilled person in the world.”
The little one talks a lot.
But I’m not bored, so I should at least respond.
“I don’t know who that person is, but the word ‘best in the world’ should not be used lightly.”
“Oh, that person wasn’t a blacksmith, but a blacksmith. I just heard it from my father. I think his name was No Cheong-bong… … .”
“Noh Cheong-bong?”
My ears perked up.
Noh Cheong-bong.
There is no iron in the world that cannot be handled, and no weapon that cannot be made.
But if he doesn’t like the one who will be the master of the sword, he will never lift the hammer.
He is also nicknamed the Iron Soul Craftsman because he puts the soul of the person who will become the master into his weapons.
The craftsman who made my sword in my previous life.
This person can dare to be called the best in the world.
But why is he here in Namman right now?
why?