Beastly and Fearlessly - Chapter 30
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Episode 30
Red cloud cap.
This is the armor that Beast King Jin Jung-ak used for decades.
Since the sword is no longer in use, it was left in the family and was inherited by Jin Ja-hong.
Although it looks like a crudely made, dark iron, it is one of the few new soldiers of Namman.
I heard it was made by melting a meteor that fell from the sky.
A precious material called “uncheol” in the Central Plains.
It was given the name Jeokun Gap because every time Jin Jung-ak swung his fist, a red mist would scatter.
“Do you know what this armor is? It can’t even compare to that cheap sword you’re wearing.”
“Why? Do you think you’ll lose? Then you don’t have to walk. I don’t force cowards.”
Yeah.
Eventually, the red cloud armor and my sword were stored in one place.
The winner of the duel will take both.
The old man looked at the red cloud box lying on the floor with a mysterious expression on his face, then stepped forward and spoke.
“Oh. It’s going to be even more fun with something big at stake. As always, there’s only one rule in the Beast Palace Warriors’ duel. There are no rules. It’s over when you first admit defeat or when you can no longer continue the duel.”
The rules are neat.
I heard that there were many warriors who died during the battle.
It probably means that he won’t admit defeat.
The opponent is a so-called genius among the formidable warriors of the Beast Palace.
It means that skills are real, regardless of personality.
But I can’t lose.
I stood facing him with a slightly excited heart.
* * *
Nokseungseo sat on the roof overlooking the empty lot.
It seems like there are frequent fights at the wedding hall.
Still, this would be the first time that the Sodongju of Paldong have fought together.
What is the level of skill?
“You’ve got a good seat. Excuse me for a moment.”
Bang Yak-ran sat down right next to me and spoke.
“Okay then.”
“Actually, I think the result is already out. I wish that Dam Sodongju would win, but in any case, the opponent is Jin Jahong.”
“Maybe Namcheon Damdong’s Dammyeong is not bad either.”
“Yes? But wouldn’t it be difficult? Rumor has it that he has already mastered all of his family’s martial arts. His martial art, Hoboyeonhwakwon, has already reached the level of Sasang… … .”
“Don’t you know what kind of family I come from? I’ve always trained myself to hide my presence and read the other person’s energy. It may not be very accurate, but I can read it to a general level.”
The Bi-eung-nok-dong clan is the only clan in the Beast Palace that specializes in assassination.
Reading the enemy’s energy is a basic ability of an assassin.
Although not well known due to his humble origins, Nok Seung-seo was born with the greatest talent within his family.
“Ah. Then how were the two people’s energy levels?”
“Author Jin Ja-hong’s energy is truly amazing. He was overflowing with energy that seemed ready to explode at any moment, but he didn’t hold it back at all. He must be showing off. Of course, that’s understandable.”
“Dammyung, what about Dammyung Sodongju?”
Bang Yak-ran pointed to Dam-myeong in the distance and asked.
“Hmm. The author’s aura, what should I say? It felt very faint, like flowing water. Very slowly flowing… .”
“Water?”
“It’s probably one of two things. Either you really haven’t practiced at all, or… … .”
“or not?”
“It’s either hiding a power that is too much for my ability to read… … .”
“ah…….”
We’ll find out which one it is after the match is over.
Who will be looking down from above?
“And do you remember the moment when the author Dam-myeong first entered the inn?”
“Ah, while shouting ‘shit fly’… … . Hehe. I still can’t hold back laughter. Why did it have to be at that moment… … .”
“Until he came in, the dark cloud sign on your side didn’t pay any attention to anyone. But the moment Dam-myeong came in, his eyes lit up. And then, as Dam-myeong approached, he curled up his tail.”
“That, that can’t be… … .”
The Dark Cloud Symbol is not just brave.
They are called spirits because of their ability to react to the energy and life force of their opponents.
Of course, it is a proud beast that doesn’t even snort at the slightest aura.
That dark cloud symbol has its tail curled up.
The two people’s gazes turned to the dark cloud sign at the same time.
He lifted his head up stiffly from Bang Yak-ran’s arms and looked at Dam-myeong.
“Those rumors that he is the world’s greatest lazy bum and has no interest in martial arts… … .”
Rumors about Damyeong spread throughout the Beast Palace.
“I think it’s all a lie. It will be revealed in this interview.”
Bang Yak-ran looked at the empty lot where the battle would soon unfold.
A picture of Dam-myeong and Jin-ja-hong standing facing each other.
The dark cloud in my arms also stuck its head out and looked at the same place.
* * *
“I’m starting to regret why I started this martial arts. Hehe. Do you think you can be my opponent just because you’ve learned Namcheon Damdong’s martial arts?”
Jin Ja-hong, who was in the middle of stretching, suddenly spoke in an arrogant tone.
“You talk too much. It’s normal for a scared dog to bark loudly.”
“Hehe. Okay, go ahead and say whatever you want. Soon everyone will know which family is the best.”
Jin Ja-hong, who had finished provoking, lowered his posture and raised his spirits.
Lower pressure.
A surge of energy rose throughout the body and the dust in the empty lot rose.
A red aura began to form in both fists.
A prophecy that only those who have reached a certain level can manifest.
Hobo Chlorine Chloride.
The Beast King’s unique martial art, Hoboyeonhwakwon, is known all the way to the Central Plains.
It became widely known through the secret martial arts of King Kwon and Jeonghak Gu about twenty years ago.
There was a lot of noise for a while about the showdown between Jungwon and Saewoe, but it quieted down as the Beast King won.
Of course, it is known that the two sides drew in the Central Plains.
This was the moment when the legendary martial arts were about to unfold through Jin Ja-hong’s fingertips, transcending generations.
“It seems like you’re planning to use the Hobo Salt Powder from the beginning.”
Nok Seung-seo muttered as he watched the red light on Jin Ja-hong’s fist.
Since the Beast King’s Red Cloud Armor is at stake, I plan to give it my all from the start.
You might even think about flattening your nose as soon as you start.
‘I wonder what kind of skills Dam-myeong will show.’
At that moment, Jin Ja-hong rushed in first.
Like a tiger rushing towards its prey.
On the other hand, Dam-myeong just stood there.
I waited until the red-colored fist came right up to my nose, then turned slightly to the side.
Jin Ja-hong’s fist brushes against my hair with a sizzling heat.
Dam-myeong, who had been watching the fist full of tremendous power until the end, turned his waist and stretched out his right arm.
It wasn’t even a great martial arts feat.
He simply followed the simple path and punched his opponent in the side in a straight line.
Phew.
The great leader of the Changcheonjindong clan, who had been watching from the side of Nosa, suddenly stood up from his seat.
“Ah, no… … . How… … .”
He is currently serving as the bodyguard of the Changcheonjindong Sodongju, but he was once a member of the Iron Heroes, a group comprised of only the best warriors of the Beast Palace.
How can you not understand the meaning of the movements Dam-myeong showed just now?
The first of the latter!
Late but first to get it.
A realm where evasion and attack must be accomplished in one breath.
It doesn’t matter how high or low the martial arts you display are.
An ability that can only be gained through experience in fierce battles.
A split-second attack that only a warrior who has overcome many life-or-death crises can unleash.
Jin Ja-hong, who had allowed the blow to strike, furrowed his brow and took a step back.
“Ugh.”
But then he charged again.
The place where Jin Ja-hong was wounded was not her side, but her pride.
In an instant, the surrounding area of Dammyeong was filled with a dizzying red energy.
Boom! Hwarur!
The tremendous power of the Hobo Flame tore and burned the air.
In an instant, the area around the two people became hot as if on fire.
A truly tremendous battle.
“What, what is that huge attack? Is it the Beast King’s bloodline?”
“You should look at your opponent more than that. He’s blocking all those flashy attacks. And he’s doing it without changing his expression at all.”
A murmur began to form around the vacant lot.
It was a duel between Jin Ja-hong, the unparalleled genius, and Dam-myeong, the world’s laziest person.
The result was known to everyone.
It’s a battle where Dam-myeong should be rolling around on the empty lot floor as soon as it starts.
But why is the battle so fierce?
Tadah.
After a brief but fierce exchange of attacks, they took a few steps back.
“Ha. I guess you’ve been doing some basic training. Judging from the way you’re holding up.”
Jin Ja-hong spat out, pretending to be relaxed.
But his expression was one of bewilderment.
Even within the clan, it was rare to find a warrior who could so perfectly block the Hobo Flame Fist that was unleashed with all his might.
“This is truly an amazing martial art. However, it seems that the Heavenly Tremor is not the vessel to contain this amazing martial art.”
“What is a mere Namcheon Damdong guy? Have you forgotten which family the Beast King comes from?”
“Is that all Changcheonjindong has to offer? If you keep thinking like that, even if you work hard for hundreds of years, you’ll always be looking at Namcheondamdong’s back.”
“More, while you have dirty blood flowing, I’ll shove this fist in your mouth!”
Dam-myeong answered in a leisurely voice.
“Is the food here any good?”
“What, what did you say? What the… … all of a sudden?”
“Do you really need me to explain it to you in detail? I’m hungry, so I guess I should finish quickly.”
Dam-myeong stepped on the Jin-gak towards Jin Ja-hong, who was looking shocked.
This is the first time the air defense has changed since the start of the war.
thud!
The Taeryubo unfolded from Dammyeong’s toes.
It moves forward smoothly, yet solemnly, like the wind that sweeps across the ground.
My feet are tangled up in a mess, but the path is clear.
A blade-like murderous aura rose from Dam-myeong’s entire body and pointed towards a single point.
Jin Ja-hong’s expression, standing at the end, was distorted.
“Ugh.”
I couldn’t easily stretch my arms and was stepping back.
“No, why all of a sudden… … .”
Bang Yak-ran muttered, not understanding the situation.
To this, Nok Seung-seo responded.
“It’s already over. The space has been completely taken away.”
Even if you forcefully throw a punch.
So even if you hit your opponent, you know that in the end, you will be the one who will fall to the ground.
It’s not a fight between life and death.
It’s just a bare-handed fight.
But right now, Jin Ja-hong must be feeling the fear of her throat being cut and her heart being pierced.
In fact, his face was pale.
“The difference in experience from not having experienced actual combat! In the countless battles fought in the family, was there ever a moment when you felt your life was in danger? Jin Ja-hong had never felt a real sense of murder. A real sense of murder that you can only feel from someone who is really trying to kill you.”
Nok Seung-seo turned his gaze towards the two people again.
‘But how could such a thick murderous aura be? It’s like something you can only feel from the killers of our Biungnokdong… … And what is that magic that can swallow up space in an instant?’
Kwakwakwang!
Finally, Dam-myeong’s fist was fired.
The momentum of a dam breaking and a torrential torrent pouring out like a mountain.
It is concentrated and focused on one point, like the energy at the tip of a sword.
Bang.
Jin Ja-hong collapsed, hitting her buttocks.
His outstretched right arm remained where he had been.
Like a long, outstretched sword.
The location where my heart would have been if I had held on without falling.
A suffocating silence descended upon the empty lot.
Jin Ja-hong, who was called a genius, sat down in front of the lazy Dam-myeong.
A situation where everyone held their breath at the unbelievable results.
“Uh, uh… … .”
A large drop of sweat ran down Jin Ja-hong’s temple as he fell to the floor.
Like someone who has been to the brink of death and returned alive.
“You, you bastard, are you really trying to kill me… … . It was just a weapon… … .”
Dam-myeong responded in a calm tone.
“Just a dance? To Changcheonjindong, is a dance like two monkeys dancing together?”
“What, what?”
“Our warriors of Namcheon Damdong risk their lives fighting even in a mere martial art.”
He approached the fallen Jin Ja-hong and whispered quietly in her ear.
“This is the reason why you can never surpass our Namcheon Damdong.”
* * *
After the battle was over, the group of Changcheonjindong set off first towards the Beast Palace.
Of course, I quickly grabbed the red cloud armor as soon as the rain was over.
The wedding hall had to be quiet because thirty people had suddenly disappeared.
If it weren’t for the stray dogs running around here and there.
“Where are you? Come out quickly and don’t hide.”
It’s been almost an hour since I’ve searched the inn thoroughly, but I still can’t find Amhyangunpyo.
“You still haven’t found it?”
Nok Seung-seo asked.
“Ah. Where did it go? It hasn’t left my arms since I left Dong. If I wander around aimlessly and meet a wild boar… … .”
“Wouldn’t you kill a wild boar in one breath and drag it back by biting its neck?”
“Ah. This is the dark cloud sign. It’s so cute that it keeps blinking. By the way, I have to leave for the Beast Palace tomorrow morning. This is a big problem.”
“Did you check to see if anyone else had it?”
“That’s not possible. Amhyangunpyo never approaches others first. Even in Gwisubangdong, where wild beasts and spirits are always nearby, there are only two people who can handle this child. My father and I, the two of us.”
“Hmm. Then I guess there’s no chance that someone else is taking it. I’ll take a look outside.”
After Nok Seung-seo left, Bang Yak-ran, who was left alone on the first floor of the inn, muttered.
“I’ll feel relieved if I quickly hold a full-scale ceremony and make it completely mine… … .”
* * *
Same time guest house on this floor.
Dam-myeong was alone in his room, examining the red cloud.
“Hmm. They said it was made with iron, and indeed… … .”
Upon closer inspection, a faint red glow is seen across the dark, cloudy sky.
Usually, martial arts masters do not prefer fist armor.
Since they have fists as solid as rocks thanks to countless training sessions, there is no need to wear armor.
But the Beast King used this armor for decades.
There must be a reason why he, who has reached the pinnacle of martial arts, did so.
I wore it carefully on both hands.
Surprisingly, it fits my hand perfectly.
“Oh… … .”
I feel some mysterious power.
It just can’t be fully drawn out.
I feel like I’ve acquired something great, but I don’t know how to use it properly.
“I must ask the Beast King when I meet him. How should I use this great armor?”
A secretive feeling felt from the window side for a moment.
Someone is watching.
Clearly the spirit of a great master.
If you’ve come to the window on this late night, there’s a good chance you have some impertinent motive.
Whew.
He turned around, lowering his posture.
I couldn’t help but feel embarrassed for a moment.
Because someone completely unexpected was sitting on the windowsill and glaring at Dam-myeong.
“Why are you here?”
At Dam-myeong’s question, a small white kitten, or rather, Am-hyang-un-pyo, stretched and curled its tail.
Beast Palace Cheonglim Pavilion.
Everyone was busy preparing for the suddenly brought-forward Mansu ceremony.
The most insane of them all is Go Gyeom-chu, the head of Cheonglim Pavilion.
“What about the other families yet?”
“There was news that you left Hyonyeongchon a few days ago, so it’s time to arrive now.”
They said they would all come together, but Sodongju of Changcheonjindong arrived first.
Jin Ja-hong’s expression as he attended the funeral that he had been waiting for for years was not good.
“Has it not been confirmed yet what happened at the Hyonyeongchon Chwihonru?”
“That’s it, there was only a little bit of friction between the Changcheonjindong and Namcheondamdong clans… … .”
What the hell happened?
I saw Dong-ju a while ago and he looked very angry.
All observers from the eight districts attend the Mansu Ceremony, which is held once every three years.
A nominal reason for congratulating the late index of the arm that will get the imprint.
In reality, you have to come and see it with your own eyes.
What imprint is left on other families?
It is rare for Dongju to come to observe in person, but this time two of them attended.
Changcheonjin-dong and Yeongpungmo-dong.
Yeongpungmodong is a family that has supported Changcheonjindong for the past several decades.
You probably want to see the moment when the red dragon is carved on Jin Ja-hong’s shoulder.
The moment when a new king is born… … .
“This year’s Mansu Ceremony will be very noisy.”
As Gogyeomchu was muttering to himself, a report came in informing him of an unexpected visit.
“Your Majesty, Jin Cheol-seung Dongju of Changcheonjindong has come to see you.”
“Jin Dong-ju himself? Take him to the private room quickly.”
* * *
Cheonglimgak separate room.
“Hey, long time no see. It’s been a few years since we last met at the Paldonghoe. I haven’t had a chance to come back since then. Haha.”
“Thank goodness there haven’t been any major incidents at the Beast Palace lately.”
Paldonghoe is a gathering where all eight Dongju members gather.
It is mainly called by the Beast King to gather the strength of the Paldong when a major incident occurs in Namman.
The last Paldonghoe was three years ago.
A group of evil men from the Central Plains called the Ghost Face Gang had flowed in, claiming to be looking for a secret cave hidden in the South.
Three hundred men scattered and hid in various places in Namman, saying they were looking for Bidong, and the entire Paldong was called in.
Of course, I found them all and killed them all.
“But what’s the matter with you, Dongju? The preparations for the Mansu ceremony are proceeding without a hitch.”
“Oh, that’s right. It seems there was a bit of a problem in Hyonyeong Village.”
“Are you saying that there was a problem between the Sodongju of Changcheonjindong and other Sodongju?”
“Yes. I entrusted this guy with something very valuable, but it seems he was tricked by a poor scheme and had it stolen. I don’t want to make a big deal out of it, but anyway, the item belongs to our Changcheonjindong, so I just want it back.”
“Oh my. Who would fearlessly touch something that shakes the heavens… … Who is that?”
“I am the Dam-myeong of Namcheon Dam-dong. As expected, blood is thicker than water. The dirty blood of the Central Plains… … .”
“But what on earth is that thing… … .”
Jin Cheol-seung, the master of Changcheonjindongju, lowered his voice and whispered.
“It’s the Red Cloud Armor. It’s the very Red Cloud Armor that the Beast King used.”
“Ah, no, how did I get that precious item? Huh.”
The red cloud armor is also a symbol of Jin Jung-ak, the current Beast King.
Although Kwon Gap was left in the family to find a new owner, he had never left Jin Jung-ak’s hands for even a moment before.
As he took off his red cloud armor for the last time, he said these words.
‘One day, there will come a time when it will meet a new owner and emit a red light of its own!’
The only grandson will be the main character, so it must have been left in the family.
“So, after the Mansu ceremony, please make time for me to have a private meeting with that guy named Dammyeong or something. Since it’s Cheonglimgak business, why don’t you come up with a suitable excuse? Excluding Master Mujinbaek? If that old man is there, things will get worse.”
I heard that a minor quarrel led to a fight and they lost.
There must have been some kind of trap.
Mujinbaek, that snake-like old man, could have done something.
Otherwise, how could his son, who was called a genius, lose to that lazy bum?
‘Once you’ve gotten it back, you can just go back to your family. You won’t come looking for it later. If you can’t communicate well, then… ‘
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