Beastly and Fearlessly - Chapter 50
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Episode 50
I looked at the red bead placed on the priestess’ palm.
“Have you ever tasted poison? Swallow it.”
The priestess cracked a sarcastic joke as if trying to ease my tension.
I was handed a bead.
It was glaring at me like the red eyes of a dragon.
It was a really unexpected and radical method, but I trust this woman.
Gulp.
“I swallowed it. What happens to this bead now?”
“I don’t know. The book just said to swallow it.”
You’re such a helpless woman.
Gulp.
But I tend to do things without a plan often.
Just in case, I sat cross-legged.
Of course, the bead you just swallowed isn’t an elixir.
But who knows what kind of power the bead containing the power of the Red Dragon will unleash?
All we can do is wait and see.
I closed my eyes and observed inside myself.
Just floating quietly.
He is cautious, as if he is looking around.
Bam.
It feels like something’s shell is breaking.
A fierce, hot energy spread throughout my body.
“Ugh.”
His back was bent like a bow.
The priestess’s voice is heard at that moment.
“Accept it. It’s going to its proper place.”
It’s not a power I can control anyway.
Cold sweat ran down my entire body.
It endured and endured like porcelain being perfected in a hot kiln.
“Hoooo… … .”
After what felt like an eternity, and when the heat inside me had subsided a little, I opened my eyes.
In front of me, a priestess with a sad expression was looking at me.
He nodded at her.
It means that it was well received.
Now, it is unknown what form this power will take.
But one thing is certain.
Something tremendous has taken hold inside me.
* * *
I ran to the training ground of the Cheolwoongdan that I had visited before.
I ran to the corner and pulled out the rock salt.
All the members of the Iron Troops who were training turned their attention to me, but I didn’t care.
I couldn’t hold out without unleashing this power right away.
Hurrruk!
In an instant, flames flicker on the dark sword.
As usual, red flames shot up into the sky.
Shhh. Shhh.
I swung it around like crazy.
A splendid fireworks rose high into the sky.
With the heat inside me.
How much time has passed?
The blazing fire gradually died down.
From red at first, to yellow, then to white… … .
At the end it turned blue and then gradually became dark.
Sssssss.
When it finally reached a deep black color, the flame had already become one with the sword.
Only I, holding the sword, can feel it.
An invisible dark flame seeped into the sword.
“hmm…….”
Now the fire inside me has finally fallen asleep.
But you will wake up at any moment.
If only I could.
Crunch.
I put the rock salt back into its scabbard and looked around.
All the warriors of the Iron Warriors were facing me.
The tips of the swords held in both hands are pointed toward the ground.
Like warriors lined up before a king.
* * *
I sat down across from the commander.
“I heard from the Iron Troops. They said that flames burned from the sword? Just like him.”
Instead of answering, he nodded briefly.
Now you have just gained the power of the Red Dragon.
The power of the black dragon, white dragon, and blue dragon still remains.
If it is my destiny to gain the power of all dragons, then I must follow it.
Maybe I should travel the world.
“Excellent. I don’t know how the Black Dragon’s Seal can spit out red flames though.”
There was no answer.
Even after gaining all the strength, it will be enough.
“But among the Sae-oe sects, is the Beast Palace the only one invited to the Yongbong Branch?”
“I heard that the Bukhae Ice Palace also received an invitation. I don’t know if they will attend or not.”
If the power of the Red Dragon continues in the South and the White Dragon continues in the Western Desert, it is correct to infer that the power of the Black Dragon and the Blue Dragon will exist in the North and East.
If so, then it is definitely the North Sea Ice Palace and Dongryong… … .
A place led by those called the New Foreign Kings.
The North Sea Ice Palace will probably accept the invitation.
It is the only one among the Saewe sects that has relations with the Murim Alliance.
Now that I think about it, the princess’s daughter must be almost twenty years old.
Perhaps, a rare situation may unfold in which the only daughter of the Bukhae Ice Palace visits the Murim Alliance in person.
“A letter has arrived from Byeongnok-dong.”
A guy who wanted to be called Songgol instead of Nokseungseo.
“The reply is that the owner of the small business, Nokjo-pyeong, will be sent.”
Green tide? Not green tide?
“I clearly wrote the name in the letter, but it seems Nokdongju’s greed got the better of him.”
It’s going to be a long journey.
I have no desire to accompany a guy whose face I don’t even know.
I have absolutely no intention of trusting my back to that guy.
The look in Nok Seung-seo’s eyes that I saw last came to mind.
It’s like I’ve thrown everything away.
What should I do with this?
I can’t interfere with your family’s decisions.
I absolutely need the strength to follow… … .
“How is your health, Your Majesty?”
“You look the same as when I last saw you.”
“I will say goodbye before leaving for Jungwon.”
Borrowing the strength of those you know.
This is also an ability.
* * *
Non-responsive green dong.
“Jo Pyeong! Are you ready?”
There was news that someone was coming from the palace.
Naturally, he is coming to pick up Sodongju from Biyeongnokdong, who is leaving for Jungwon.
“I’m all set.”
I also made you some nice clothes for today.
He is dressed up so well that he looks like he is not just a man but also a member of the upper class of the Five Dynasties.
This is the first opportunity for Bi-eung-nok-dong, who has always moved in the shadows, to step forward.
Do you know?
I wonder if that guy will get the nickname Yong (龍) from the Yongbong branch.
Then, the name of Biyungnokdong will be known all the way to the central plains.
“You must have chosen the right guys. This is an important event where Bi-eung-nok-dong will be going to the Central Plains for the first time. Skills are important, but you must also choose guys who know the etiquette of the Central Plains.”
What good is wildness?
I will live here, stuck here, hearing people call me an uncivilized man.
Perhaps the fact that only Biyungnokdong was contacted this time was the Beast King’s intention.
Of course, I don’t know why that guy’s name was written in the Nokseungseo.
In any case, the owner of Biyongnokdong decides who to send.
In the busy garden where everyone was moving around busily, only one person was standing there blankly.
Hiding in the shade of a tree, he watches over the busy estate.
Green Book.
A disgrace to the family and a shame that must be hidden.
For some reason, whenever I saw that guy, I couldn’t help but think of my own mistakes.
It seemed like everyone in the world was looking at that kid and laughing at him.
‘We need to find fault with him quickly and send him away. To a faraway place where he will never be able to set foot in the family again.’
The moment I was lost in my own thoughts, a loud voice was heard from the outside.
“Do, Dongju! The Iron Dragon Lord has come to visit in person.”
Nok Ya-geuk hurried to the main gate.
In the garden of Biyungnokdong, a hundred warriors were lined up on horseback.
No one was getting off their horses and waiting for him.
It is an important event to attend at the invitation of the Murim Alliance.
This is also the first time that a warrior from the Beast Palace has attended the Yongbongjihoe.
‘Even so, the leader of the Dammu Army came in person? And he led all 100 members of the Iron Heroes?’
I hurried over and said hello.
His wife, Yeom Li-hong, who had followed him and rung up, also bowed her head.
“No, did the head of the household come in person?”
“The Beast King is very interested in this matter. Among the eight Dongs, only Namcheon Damdong and Bi-eung Nokdong were chosen, so you can consider it an honor.”
Dammu-gun answered while sitting on a horse as huge as himself.
He turned his gaze to the young warrior beside him.
He was wearing a bear skin and had a huge sword on his waist.
But he has a dignified appearance that is not inferior to the best warrior in the Beast Palace.
A gaze that seems to look down on the world.
And… … a pitch-black dragon carved into the exposed left shoulder.
‘Ah! This child is Dammyeong. At such a young age, he has such spirit and dignity… … A dragon was born in Namcheon Damdong.’
Dam-myeong greeted Nok-ya-geuk, who was staring blankly.
“Hello, I am Dammyeong from Namcheon Damdong.”
“Oh, haha. I’ve heard a lot about that.”
He turned his head and looked at his son, Nokjo-pyeong.
Even though he wears a magnificent robe and carries a sword on his waist, why does he look so shabby?
“Are you ready for the rainy season?”
When Dammu-gun asked, Yeom Li-hong intervened and answered.
“The preparations have been completed a long time ago. Jo-pyeong! Come here and greet me. I am the leader of the Iron Troops, Commander Dammu.”
Nokjo-pyeong, who had been watching from afar, suddenly came running.
“Hello. This is Nokjo-pyeong, the Sodongju of Biyeongnokdong.”
Dammu-gun frowned and tilted his head.
“Surely there was a different name written in the letter I sent?”
“Ah. That’s right. As a result of the meeting, we decided to send this child, the owner of the small business. Since it’s an important event, we should send a child who is appropriate for the occasion. Haha.”
At that moment, Dammu took something out of his bosom and handed it to me.
“This is the imperial edict he sent.”
Green Night Play quickly unfolded and began to read.
Yeom Lihong also stayed close to him and read along with him.
‘It’s a public affair between the Beast Palace and Paldong. How dare you interfere without notice and steal the Beast King’s edict. Tsk tsk.’
Dammu-gun frowned.
I thought of Yeo So-woon, Dam-myeong’s mother, who was by my side.
Even among those who pointed fingers at him as the dirty blood of the Central Plains, he always displayed his noble dignity.
A dignity befitting the landlady of Namcheon Damdong.
‘The level of the person they are dealing with is different… … .’
Nok Ya-geuk, who had finished reading the report, asked with a look of incomprehension.
“Is this really something the Beast King sent you? No, why?”
Dammu-gun answered.
“I don’t know because I haven’t read it.”
Apart from the usual content of praising Bi-eung Nok-dong for his hard work in protecting Nam-man by guarding the Beast Palace, the contents of this decree were largely twofold.
One of them asks for twenty nyang of money to cover the expenses required for the trip to the Central Plains.
The funds will be paid immediately to the accompanying principal.
This doesn’t matter.
It’s a larger amount than I expected, but I guess they set it with some leeway since it’s a long trip.
The problem was the second part.
‘No, why are you telling me to send this child? How does the Beast King know about this child? Did he perhaps take notice of this child at the Mansu Ceremony?’
Nok Ya-geuk read and reread the report with an expression of disbelief.
Yeom Ri-hong, standing next to him, is also dumbfounded.
In the end, he snatched the document from Dong-ju’s hands and read it himself.
Dammu-gun, who was watching the scene, asked in an annoyed voice.
“What does it say? We have a long way to go, so we must hurry and leave.”
Yeom Lihong opened his mouth with an expression that said he couldn’t understand at all.
“Ah, no, but the contents of this document… … Is this really what he meant? Why such a lowly child? And why such a child with dirty blood… … .”
Gooooooo.
In that moment, a breathtaking aura emanated from Dammugun’s entire body.
A cold air like frost descended on the garden of Biyungnokdong.
Dammu-gun looked straight into Yeom Li-hong’s eyes and asked.
“Madam… … .”
His anger was evident in his low voice.
“Do you doubt the authenticity of the edict that the Beast King himself wrote and that I, Lord Dammu, personally delivered? May I understand that you dare to go against his will in this land ruled by the Beast Palace?”
The eyes of the 100 great warriors of the Iron Troops lined up behind him changed at the anger of Dammu-gun.
In an instant, the entire garden was filled with the energy they emitted.
There is no way that Yeom Lihong, who has not even properly learned martial arts, can withstand the momentum of Dammugun, who is a perfect warrior.
Her complexion was pale and her legs were shaking.
“Ah, ah… … no… … .”
Only his pale lips trembled and he muttered.
He turned his gaze away from her and spoke to Nok Ya-geuk.
“It was his own decision. He must have chosen the two best young warriors of the Beast Palace. It seems that the Green Dongju’s eyes are not what they used to be, even though he has them by his side. Tsk tsk.”
Nok Ya-geuk bit his lower lip.
I couldn’t give any answer.
In fact, if you look at the talents alone, it is clear that he is the greatest genius in the hundreds of years of history of Biyunnokdong.
“… … I understand. If it’s his order, I must follow it.”
The last stamped seal is clearly that of the Beast King.
The handwriting is also definitely his.
If you do not follow without a justifiable reason, you will voluntarily give up your position as a member of the Eight Legions.
There is no other choice.
“Green Book!”
The Green Night Play called his name.
Nok Seung-seo, who had been hiding in the shadow of the wall and watching the situation, appeared.
Everyone’s eyes were turned to him.
Bi-eung Nok-dong-ju Nok-ya-geuk hesitated for a moment and then muttered in a low voice.
“… … You go to the Central Plains.”