Beastly and Fearlessly - Chapter 39
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Episode 39
I came back to Namcheon Damdong.
After meeting my mother, I immediately went to find my father.
After sending them to Mansu Sik, both of them must have been very worried.
“He is currently in a meeting with other members of the congregation in the guest house.”
As I sat waiting outside the door, I heard various noises coming from inside the guest room.
The trashy words coming out of the mouths of those who are like worms.
It’s not easy to find a seat in the same house.
If it were me, I would have already left the room.
Or just stick your fist in that noisy mouth.
Especially that bastard named Yeonghomundongju.
“Please bring me just one long robe.”
I have no desire to brag as if I have achieved something great.
Because the dragon’s imprint wasn’t something I obtained through my own power.
But I need to show them once.
I’m talking about the level of Namcheon Damdong that cannot be matched even after hundreds of years.
* * *
I entered the guest room.
At the head of the long table sat his father, Dam Mu-Heun.
I gave a quick greeting and looked around.
They’re all just nothing special.
I made eye contact with each and every one of them.
Keep it clearly in your mind.
Because this is the face of the one you will soon have to bow your heads and follow.
“These people here… … no, these people are the heads of various families. Let me introduce them first… … .”
Just as my father was about to introduce them one by one, someone interrupted.
“Dam Dong-ju, can’t we find out our names later?”
That guy is Yeonghomundongju.
The guy who’s sticking close to her and waiting for an opening to get in is probably Nosan Geumdongju.
“I was curious about your seal anyway. Please show me. You are the Sodongju of Namcheon Damdong, one of the Eight Dongs, so you must have received a great seal, right? Hahaha!”
As expected, Yeonghomundongju was the first to speak.
“The Mansu ceremony was held successfully. But did you have to see the engraving here? Isn’t it a special event for Paldong?”
“Hehe, what are you talking about? The reason why all the families here have recognized Namcheon Damdong as Paldong is because they are worthy of it. So shouldn’t we show it to them?”
Yeongho Moon-dong-ju swallowed hard and continued speaking.
“I wonder if you are worthy of it.”
He shook his head with a troubled expression and answered.
“I didn’t know that the seal had such a great meaning. Does that mean that if I am not qualified, I will not follow Namcheon Damdong in the future?”
“It’s unfortunate, but that’s how it must be. That’s the law of the Beast Palace that has been in place for hundreds of years.”
It means that if you are not qualified, you will be demoted from your position as a member of the Eight Legions.
“I understand that you are one of those people who believe only what you see. But the qualifications for Paldong are nothing more than a mark on a shoulder… … .”
At that moment, Nosan Geumdongju, who had been waiting for an opportunity to intervene, strode towards me.
And he said, grabbing Jangpo’s collar.
“What’s with all this nonsense? If you didn’t get the stamp, just say honestly that you didn’t get it… … .”
Then he grabbed Jangpo’s left shoulder and dragged him down.
How dare you kick out Namcheon Damdong Sodongju’s long coat in front of your father?
But right now, Nosan Geumdongju’s head is probably filled with only one thought.
Embarrassing myself right here and now.
So, it is to reveal to the world that Namcheon Damdong is not qualified to be Paldong.
Gulp.
He pulled down the long robe without anyone giving him a chance to stop him.
A tense moment.
Everyone’s eyes turned to my left shoulder.
And the hidden imprint revealed itself.
A long tail that covers the shoulders.
The black scales piled up high are as black as pitch.
An arrogant gaze beneath two huge horns that soar into the sky.
Two eyes, shining as red as blood, were looking down on the world.
“Hey, the dragon’s imprint… … .”
Nosan Geumdongju missed the end of the long pole and hesitated as he stepped back.
Only silence lingered in the noisy guest room.
“Ugh.”
Everyone who had stood up to see it up close froze, holding their breath.
dump.
The bronze statue of Nosan, which had been dragged down by Jangpo, collapsed.
“Oh, how did the dragon’s imprint… … . What, what did I do… … .”
A pale face.
My whole body was trembling.
I approached him and crouched down.
Now we are face to face.
I met his eyes and asked in a low voice.
“… … How is it? Am I qualified now?”
Before he knew it, Nosan Geumdongju’s eyes were moist.
A pitch-black dragon appeared in the two terrified eyes.
* * *
The other men carried out Nosan Geumdongju, who was still shivering.
But he’s from the same family, so he even peed on the floor.
Before leaving Namcheon Damdong, everyone bowed respectfully to Father and left.
I didn’t forget the awe-inspiring looks he gave me.
Finally, Yeongho Moon-dongju approached his father and opened his mouth.
“Haha. Sodongju has obtained a truly remarkable impression. Congratulations.”
Then he turned to me and said.
“I’m really looking forward to your future endeavors. You’re going to do something big, so please take care of yourself.”
It’s a proverb.
But why does it sound like a threat to me?
Only after everyone had left did my father come and ask.
A voice that was unusually trembling.
“Did you receive the Black Dragon’s seal?”
I didn’t mention that it might be a female dragon.
“It’s just an imprint.”
Of course that can’t be the case.
In the Beast Palace, the imprint signifies the person’s fate.
But the dragon’s imprint…
Perhaps if this dragon had been red instead of black, the whole of Namman would have been excited.
“Did you tell your mother?”
“I greeted my mother first because my father was in a meeting.”
“Well done.”
When his mother heard that he had received the dragon’s mark, she quietly closed her eyes without saying a word.
And after saying that it was hard to go to the palace, he disappeared somewhere.
Maybe you’ve had a hard time for a long time.
I chose my own fate, but the half of my blood that is mixed with mine is not something I chose.
But now everything is gone.
The age-old controversy over her legitimate succession, and the heavy burden that had been in a corner of her heart.
“Oh, right. You have a guest with you.”
“customer?”
My father looked behind me.
A girl is seen hugging a small white beast tightly as if she doesn’t want to let it go.
“Greetings. This is Bangyakran from Gwisubangdong.”
“Ah! So you’re the daughter of the Dongju of Guisubang. You still have that childhood image. So, how is Dongju?”
“You still fly with the mountain army.”
“It’s already been three years since I last saw you at the palace. By the way, what brings you here to Namcheon Damdong?”
“Ah. That’s… … .”
Bang Yak-ran hesitated and couldn’t answer.
Instead, I stepped forward and gave a brief explanation.
The white tofu-like thing in your arms is the Amhyangunpyo, and it is time to decide its owner.
Bang Yak-ran clearly expected that it would be connected to her, and even received the seal of the fortune teller.
But that guy keeps following me.
So, in the end, she ended up coming all the way to Namcheon Damdong… … .
“You are an honored guest of Gwisoobangdong. During your stay, Myeong will follow you around and make sure you are well taken care of.”
No, what a great guest.
Are you only precious to your guests and not to your son?
* * *
Climbed the Mujangbong Peak.
Bang Yak-ran is walking around excitedly, saying that it is her first time visiting Namcheon Dam-dong.
I put Deoksam in my place, so nothing bad will happen.
“Phew.”
I sat cross-legged and took a deep breath.
Time to organize the power I have.
Now I finally have a chance to be alone and quiet.
Two martial arts from a previous life.
The mind method, Gyeongcheon Shingong, is a three-stage technique, that is, a state in which four treasures are piled up.
Awakening the second stage of the Dark Soul Eye, the Light Eye, was a great achievement during this Beast Palace Tour.
The martial arts of the Beast Palace are… … .
Bankruptcy rights have become quite familiar, and the legal system of statutory debt collection has also reached a certain level.
The forensic method of Gyeongcheon Geomhae has only just taken one step forward.
And finally, this unknown force… … .
A guy who was obtained by chance in Myorim and revealed his existence through the inner workings of the Dokgakhwamang.
It is certain that the red cloud cover caused me to vomit out red fog.
This guy is related to the dragon’s imprint.
Clearly, the energy that seeped into me in the cave of Myorim at that time was of four colors.
Black, white, red, blue… … .
The priestess said she wasn’t sure, but I’m sure the mark on my shoulder is that of a female dragon.
Otherwise, it would be impossible to explain why the Red Cloud Armor, which only reacts to the Red Dragon’s seal, spews out red fog.
If I could only gain the power of one dragon, I would be able to look down on the world… … .
I got goosebumps all over my body.
What kind of fate was I born with?
The problem is that I can’t pull it out with my own strength.
It only shows a weak reaction to the energy passed on to it by the Beast King.
First, the power of the Red Dragon… … .
The rest will give their strength when the time comes.
When the moment comes to prove that I am worthy.
* * *
Same time.
The story of Dongju in Namcheon Damdong.
The owner, Dammu-gun, and Nosa sat facing each other.
On the table are three bottles of Shaoxing wine brought from the palace.
“Nosa, I still can’t believe it. The dragon’s imprint.”
“Namcheon Damdong’s lucky charm. Hehe.”
“Actually, I was worried. I was worried that this guy would come back without any imprint… … .”
“In the end, Dong-ju’s words were right. All that talk about direct lineage and bloodline was just nonsense. Haha.”
When he first returned to the East with the woman of the Central Plains, the one who supported him until the end was none other than Nosa Mujinbaek.
A relationship I am once again grateful for.
“Oh, by the way, the owner asked me to pass this on to him.”
Nosa took a letter out of his bosom and handed it to Dongju.
Dammugun began to read quickly.
An extremely businesslike content, without even a simple greeting between brothers.
There is no mention of his only nephew receiving the dragon’s mark.
“The Martial Arts Alliance? The Yongbongjihoe? What on earth are you talking about?”
Dammuhun looked at Nosa with a bewildered expression.
“How would I understand? Since it’s a matter of the Central Plains, wouldn’t Dongju be better off than me?”
“hmm…….”
These are the guys I always ignored and called newbies.
But you’re sending a letter like this to boldly invite me?
Moreover, it is the Murim Alliance, not any other place.
Although it is written as if it is a friendship between the later indices, there is clearly something there.
The face of the current leader, Murong Tian, came to mind.
‘You must be very old now.’
We met briefly during my short trip to Central Plains.
He is one of the few people who are treated as a warrior among the Central Plains people who looked down on him as a barbarian.
“Do you want me to send Ming?”
“There must be many people to send. But it seems like they want to send Sodongju. It must be one of two things. Either Sodongju is the only one they can trust, or they want to show him the world… … .”
It doesn’t matter either way.
The warrior of the Beast Palace chooses his own path.
The decision is yours alone.
“What do you think Dongju will think? What do you think will happen if Sodongju goes to the Central Plains? Haven’t you met those so-called later indices of the Jeongpa?”
He thought back to the young people he had met in the past.
Those pathetic people who were busy praising each other, like Oryong and Sambong.
People who gathered in a guest house, drinking, and talking about the future of the party.
Among them, the only woman who shone was Namgung Seol Hye.
Now, there is someone by her side named Yeo So-woon.
“You asked what would happen if Ming Yi went to the Central Plains?”
The two nodded, waiting for an answer.
“Maybe you’ll see a new world.”
“Who? The owner of Sodongju?”
Dam Mu-heun answered, pouring a glass of Shaoxing wine into his mouth.
“No, I mean the Central Plains guys… … .”
The southern moon was shining brightly beyond the window.
The moon, which illuminates the entire world with the same appearance no matter where it is floating.
* * *
For a while, I just focused on training.
There are two things to focus on.
Extracting the power gained through the dragon’s imprint and training in the Gyeongcheon Sword.
Gooooooo
As I draw out the energy of the Red Dragon, the sword in my hand turns red.
As if just taken out of a hot fire.
Now we can draw out some of this energy.
Of course, even so, it is only at the level of scooping out a bowl of huge sea water.
It is a power different from internal strength.
A power that resonates with the dragon’s imprint on the shoulder.
Every time, the dragon tattoo on his shoulder also turns crimson.
The problem is that other weapons besides the Red Cloud Armor cannot handle its power.
Oh my god.
As expected, the sword could not withstand the power of the Red Dragon and a long crack appeared on the blade.
The number of swords I’ve broken so far is already six.
I need a strong sword.
A sword so strong that it will never break… … .
I feel sorry for the old iron that is stuck in the warehouse.
When I returned from training at Mujangbong Peak, two women were waiting for me.
One of them is, of course, Bangyakran.
This reckless guy is still staying in Namcheon Damdong.
There was also news that Gwisoo Bangdongju would soon come to find his daughter who ran away from home.
Her expression doesn’t look good today.
Maybe it’s because of another woman.
“I’ve been waiting for you, kid.”
Mokye-rang of Bangrimpyo-guk.
I was just waiting for news from Noh Cheong-bong.
Someone who can melt down the old iron that’s still sitting in the warehouse and make a sword out of it.
Last time he was wearing casual clothes, but today he looks very dressed up.
Her lips and cheeks are red, so it looks like she has put on makeup.
Looks like he stopped by here and went to meet someone important… … .
Bang Yak-ran, holding the Amhyangunpyo in her arms, was nodding and asking who it was.
He ignored him cleanly and asked the kid.
“What did you ask for then?”
“Ah. That thing you secretly asked me to do back then? That it was a secret between the two of us… .”
The little boy glanced at the orchid and whispered softly.
As if it was a conversation that only the two of us should have in private.
Hmm? A secret between the two of us?
I don’t think we ever talked like that?
Bang Yak-ran’s expression becomes increasingly worse.
“Let’s talk about the details between the two of us. As always… … .”
What’s always happening?
While I wasn’t looking, his speech became a bit strange.