Beastly and Fearlessly - Chapter 44
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Episode 44
I’ve been chasing him for three years, but this is the first time I’ve seen his face.
A small, stunted figure with an extremely ordinary face.
It’s a sight you’ll likely come across three or four times a day while walking down the street.
Now that he has appeared before me, there are only two possible outcomes.
Either he gets what he wants or I die.
I now have to travel between the Central Plains and the South Plains.
If the new law is not prepared, you will have to waste a lot of time on the journey.
And you can’t respond quickly to urgent situations.
Maybe I need it more than the thousand-year-old doll.
“If you want a thousand-year-old girl, you’re asking me to die. I swore an oath to him.”
It seems that he had a connection with the King of the Islands.
The martial arts of the prologue are based on speed and ease.
It was known that all the martial arts performed by the island tyrant Dumunryang, who led the place, were as fast as lightning.
Cheonseombi is just one of them.
It is unknown how Dumunrang was able to learn his techniques, but Seomak is extremely reluctant to have their martial arts skills leaked out.
Perhaps he was promised that he would never pass it on to anyone else.
If you break that promise and hand me the Thousand Islands Sword, Seomak will definitely pay the price.
“But my life is worthless. If your information is reliable, I’ll give you that thousand-dollar bill as much as you want.”
A firm voice.
The desperation to throw away one’s life just to see one’s daughter.
“Find a man named Go Hak-yeong in Jangpyeong County, Fujian Province. If you find him, you can meet her. And pretend you didn’t hear about Cheon Seom-bi. I don’t want to learn a new method that will put your life at stake.”
After being silent for a while, he opened his mouth again.
“… … I will come find you soon.”
After saying those words, he quietly disappeared.
If I were to find my daughter, I would come to Namcheon Damdong late at night and leave the thousand-year-old doll at my bedside.
Of course, even if you can’t find it, it will come to me.
Then they’ll take my head without anyone knowing.
Because he is a man of his promises.
“Phew.”
Only then did the little boy take a deep breath and hold his trembling knees.
It’s commendable that he didn’t hesitate.
“Okay. Now let’s go back.”
* * *
After arriving at Mokryung Village, I continued my training.
As usual, I was practicing in the empty lot of the guest house when I heard a familiar voice.
“Your Majesty!”
From afar, the firewood king was running towards me.
This means that the sword is finally complete.
When we arrived at the blacksmith shop, No Cheong-bong was sitting on a small chair, resting.
In the meantime, you look ten years older.
When he saw me, he nodded and pointed inside the forge.
“Thank you for your hard work.”
As it turned out, I was the only person who received the sword he made twice.
At first, I wanted his sword because I was so weak.
Because my body was in such a mess that I couldn’t even swing a normal sword.
Now, he has so much power that he wants his sword.
Because the normal black sword can’t contain my power.
This is how strange the fate of man is.
As I entered, it was sitting on a large table in the center.
About five feet long, excluding the handle.
The width of the sword appears to be at least six inches.
It feels more like a giant block of iron than a sword.
The color is closer to black.
A deep, dark color that seems to suck everything in the world.
Beside it was a sturdy, rugged scabbard made of good quality leather.
The scabbard is also a dark black color.
I held it in my hand.
It feels heavy even when held with both hands.
You can throw it anywhere without worrying about it being stolen.
If you want to steal, you must first be able to lift it.
“You clearly said that weight doesn’t matter.”
“That’s right.”
He came out of the forge and shifted it with one hand again.
Boohoo. Boohoo.
It sticks to your hand.
Just swinging it around feels like it’s breaking space.
I have finally found a sword worthy of my power.
If my strength is added to this weight, it will be impossible to stop it with just any sword.
Since so much hard work was put into it, there’s absolutely no way it’ll break.
“Hey, is it possible to lift that weight with one hand?”
“Very appropriate.”
Noh Cheong-bong was looking at me with an expression of disbelief.
At this size and weight, it would be similar to the axes carried by warriors of the Beast Palace.
All of them are huge battle axes, which are naturally wielded with both hands.
“If the person using it is okay, then yes. And I have kept the blade as sharp as possible. It will not fall short of any decent sword.”
How many nights did I stay up all night to make that solid, steel blade?
“Do you have a name?”
“Look at the handle over there.”
Dark flame.
It means burning darkly.
The sword blade, made of tempered iron, is darker than black.
If you draw out the energy of the Red Dragon, it will burn bright red.
A name that suits you well.
I like it.
“I like it very much. I appreciate everything.”
I bowed my head sincerely, adding to the connection from my previous life.
He was able to last a long time because he had his sword.
Now, I have obtained a precious sword to join me on a new path.
“Nonsense. And by the way, I have to take this too.”
He held out his red cloud armor.
The dark color had disappeared and it had become a black color like a sword.
The surface is smooth, as if it was just made.
When I hold it in my hand, a slightly reddish glow appears, as if it resonates with me.
“It’s a great thing. It’s not something just anyone can handle.”
“I will use it for good things. Now it’s time to pay the bill… … .”
“No need. It’s been a while since I felt alive, so that’s enough for me.”
Actually, he is a person with more wealth than the average person.
It is said that such a person came all the way to a rural village in Namman and was making sickles and hoes.
It is a fate where you will never be able to leave the fire.
I turned around and said to him the words I had never been able to say.
“He asked me to thank you. He said that the sword you made for me helped me last a long time… … .”
Over the years, hundreds of people have received his sword.
So there’s no way you can understand what I’m saying now.
But Noh Cheong-bong’s expression reminded me of the person I mentioned.
“That damn murderer. Is he dead…?”
After thinking about the answer, he nodded quietly and answered.
“… … is dead.”
Hong An-gwi, who had been enduring his fate with his miserable body, is truly dead.
Because right now I am Dam-Myeong, a warrior of the Beast Palace.
He closed his eyes and fell into thought for a moment before opening his mouth.
“Hmm… … . So that’s what happened in the end.”
A voice filled with regret.
After a while, he returned to his usual appearance and said.
“I’ll stay here. Come back again when the weather gets bad.”
After saying those words, he went into the blacksmith shop.
And closing the door.
How could a sword blade made of heavy iron be damaged?
I guess I just wanted to tell you to stop by again.
I would have liked to take you to Namcheon Damdong, but there will come a time when that will be possible.
“Let’s go back too.”
I was walking and suddenly looked back.
Smoke was rising from the chimney again.
Beyond the firmly closed door, I could see him holding the hammer again.
* * *
We entered the mountain path, but we walked leisurely.
My steps were light, perhaps because I had obtained a sword that fit me perfectly.
I am truly fortunate to have met Mongyeongshintu.
The information I gave you is reliable, so he will come back to me soon.
Back when I was a savage, he was my target to kill.
Fate is so mysterious.
If I had killed him then, we would not have met in this life.
It’s not just because I’m looking forward to getting the Millennium Doll Seol-sam soon.
I was glad that I could help him achieve what he so desperately wanted.
You must be running like crazy right now… … .
When I recalled Dumunrang meeting his lost daughter, a smile came to my lips without me realizing it.
Compared to my previous life where I lived as dry as a single sword, have I become a little more human now?
“Huh? It’s raining?”
The little boy said, touching the raindrops on his face.
Thud thud thud.
That’s why Namman’s weather is unpredictable.
Suddenly, rain started falling in the clear sky.
Before we knew it, the surroundings were covered with dark clouds and it became as dark as night.
“Let’s take a break and go.”
We found a place to shelter from the rain at the bottom of a cliff and settled down.
As I watched the pouring rain, I was reminded of the spray of water I had encountered at the inn in Mokreung Village.
It rained that day too.
Who asked me to kill Sodongju of Namcheon Damdong?
It is not the Changcheonjin Dongju that we faced in the palace.
At least he had the pride of being part of the Beast King’s family.
He is not the type of person who would attract the assassins of the Central Plains.
then?
The face of Yonghomun-dongju that I encountered in Namcheon Damdong came to mind.
It was clearly said that he was aiming for the position of Pal-dong.
I remembered his words telling me to take care.
I’ll have to find out as soon as I get there.
Rustle.
For a moment, I felt a presence in the forest.
There are about twenty people surrounding us on all sides.
Looking at the fact that he can’t hide his life properly, it feels like he’s not alive but more like a green forest.
But why do bandits approach so cautiously?
“Thank you.”
“yes?”
“Are there any bandits on this mountain?”
“Well. Bandits are common everywhere, but there won’t be any in this mountain. Yeonghomun-dong isn’t that far from here.”
As expected, the name I had been suspicious of came out.
Well then, the answer is out.
These are the guys that Yeonghomundongju sent instead of Salsu.
Since the water supply failed, the plan is to try pushing forward with the water supply.
“Deoksam and the kid, stay close to the cliff.”
Without even asking what was going on, the two people clung to the cliff.
That’s why it’s convenient to have people around you who can’t fight but listen well.
As for swordsmanship, I can do it by myself.
He stepped forward and said.
“It’s raining, why don’t you finish quickly?”
After a while, a large lump appeared from behind the tree.
He is a bandit, clearly seen with a large sword hanging from his log-like waist.
If you go to Jungwon, you can get a position as a head of Nokrim Shippalchae right away, right?
“Oh. They said you’d be quick-witted, and that’s right. So, are you ready to die?”
“I’m always ready to die. I think I’ll outlive you. But why did you come when the weather was nice? Why did it have to rain?”
“Hehe. I’ve never heard of someone who only has a mouth. Why do you hate the rain?”
“On rainy days, I feel a bit… … . Anyway, let’s all jump in at once. It’s raining.”
The rest of them all showed up, as if they were waiting for my permission.
About twenty people.
Flash. Boom.
Just then, lightning struck not far away, briefly illuminating the world.
The various weapons in the guys’ hands were flashing in the darkness.
“Keep that girl alive. I really like her because she’s so pretty. Hehe.”
Why do these guys always fail to surpass expectations?
I was thinking of pulling out my tongue, but I put it off.
I plan to take that guy alive and take him to Namcheon Damdong.
First, peel the skin off, and then take out the tongue last.
Because I think there will be a lot to hear.
Sling.
I pulled out the rock salt.
That’s a good thing.
I was just getting used to it and needed some practical experience.
As the red dragon’s energy is drawn up, the dark colored sword becomes red in color.
Profit.
The raindrops that have formed cannot withstand the heat and evaporate.
Those who looked like they would rush in at any moment were hesitating as I pulled out a huge, red sword.
“I told you to hurry up and finish because it’s raining. Why are you hesitating?”
thud.
He rushed in first, stepping on the sharp peak.
The panicked men hurriedly threw out the knives in their hands.
Boohoo.
It cut horizontally, splitting the raindrops.
Just one attack.
Three swords were cut off, and two were thrown back, unable to overcome the force.
There’s also one guy who had his waist cut off.
“Hmm. I guess I still lack training.”
Those sloppy bandits’ swords should have been cut cleanly.
Since it’s a newly acquired sword, it feels awkward to concentrate my strength on it.
You’ll get used to it soon.
“What, what is this? I didn’t say it would be like this… … .”
“What did the guy who gave you the job say that made you so shocked?”
The guys who looked like they would rush in at any moment were now backing away as if they were overwhelmed by the blow just now.
The big guy from earlier, who seemed to be the leader, was trembling and fumbling with his sword in his hand.
Judging by the fact that his pupils were trembling violently, it seems that he was greatly shocked by the blow just now.
“Uh, uh… … .”
“Why? Haven’t you heard that I’m good at fighting?”
It wasn’t a joke when they said, “Why are you rushing in this kind of weather?”
I don’t like rainy days.
When I look at the falling raindrops, I am reminded of the blood dripping from the sword that was stabbed into my heart.
Along with the faces of those who were dying, looking at me with eyes filled with resentment.
“You picked the wrong day. It had to be rainy… .”
After that, it was close to a one-sided massacre.
Those who just sat there and those who threw down their swords and ran away met the same ending.
If you leave them alive, they’ll just go somewhere else and do bad things, so it’s better to kill them while you’re at it.
Well, it’s not these guys’ fault.
It was the client’s fault for trying to solve the problem by numbers without knowing my abilities in the first place.
“I, I just did as I was told… … .”
The guy who told me he only had a mouth was now kneeling in front of me.
I approached him and put my hand on his shoulder.
“You said you were just talking to me earlier?”
“Ah, no, that’s what it is… … .”
“Don’t worry, I’ll keep your mouth shut. Let’s talk about the details when we get home.”
I plan to take this guy to Namcheon Damdong.
Looking at those terrified eyes, I feel like he’s going to tell me everything.
“But we should at least put in some safety measures. If someone were to pick up a knife while he’s sleeping, the kid would be startled.”
Crunch.
I threw both my arms behind me.
Her arms dangled limply, like a doll with untied strings.
“Ahhh! Oh!”
The bastard’s scream echoed through the rain.
Since we have to go together to Namcheon Damdong, it would be better to leave it like this so that the little one would feel a little more at ease.
When I looked back, the little boy’s eyes were still filled with fear.
I asked the little boy.
“Why? Aren’t both arms enough? Should I gouge out my eyes too? Pick any place you want. Except my tongue.”
The little boy shook his head wildly at my question.
I guess that’s enough.
* * *
Namcheon Damdong.
After that, it was a peaceful journey.
The guy with the broken shoulder lost consciousness midway through.
Perhaps he felt a great deal of psychological pressure because he was told that his tongue would be pulled out and his skin peeled off upon arrival.
If dozens of people came to kill me, I should have been prepared for that.
Anyway, Deoksam had a hard time carrying that big thing.
“They’re all here now. Deoksam, you’ve worked hard.”
As I entered the garden, my father and Cheolyeongdae were gathered there.
In front of him, there was a guy lying half-peeled and already covered in blood.
I can’t tell because his face is so damaged that it’s unrecognizable, but judging by his clothes, he’s from Jungwon.
“Did you have a good trip? I was waiting for you anyway. By the way, who is that guy you brought with you?”
Thud. Roll.
Deoksam threw the bundle he was carrying on his shoulder to the floor and sat down on the floor.
“Oh my, Dongju. This guy is a really bad guy. He’s so fat that he ate something. Well, he was trying to kill Dongju, and it was raining at that time… … .”
I gave a simple explanation on behalf of Deoksam, who was talking nonsense about how difficult it was.
“There were two attacks. I guessed it, so I brought one back alive.”
“This bastard dares to… … my son.”
The murderous aura boiling from his body covered the entire estate.
I see you knew.
It might also have something to do with the guy in front of me who just got stabbed.
“There is no need to wait for the palace to contact you any longer. Cheolyeongdae, follow me.”
“yes!”
“Myung, you are going with me too.”
My father is always cool and calm.
This is the first time I’ve seen you so angry.
“Where are you going?”
“To peel the Yeonghomundongju… … .”