Beastly and Fearlessly - Chapter 65
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Episode 65
We arrived at a shabby place located in the corner of the village.
“The banquet will be held at Dongsimgak at 11:00 pm today. Please arrive promptly. Just ask around to find out where it is.”
“Okay.”
“Oh, right. And don’t just wander around here and there just to look around. Remember that.”
This guy has been frowning since the moment he first started guiding me.
The way you speak is always like that.
Since I had just entered the world, I held back for now.
There will be an opportunity soon.
Nok Seung-seo’s expression was not good.
“To the people of the Central Plains, the Nanman is a land of stupid barbarians. Phew.”
He let out a deep sigh, took out a small pouch from his bosom, and threw it at her.
Thump.
This one is pretty heavy too.
It’s probably from the houseguest who just returned.
Now there is no longer even the shameless excuse of picking it up somewhere.
I put the envelope I received into my arms.
If I continue like this, by the time I return to Nanman, I will have become the richest man in the Central Plains.
“But what about the story that the young warriors of the Murim Alliance also attend the Yongbong Branch?”
“Even if they don’t make it to the Five Great Sages or the Nine-Tailed Faction, there are many people in the Maeng who come from good families or sects. It probably means that they want to make friends with people of similar age.”
From the perspective of small sects and powerful families, the Murim Alliance is the only gateway to fame.
So, they push capable young people into the fray in various ways.
There are also the great disciples of the sect, and quite a few who are destined to take over the position of head of the family.
Umochi, who had been listening, asked.
“Oh. Then, are there any women among the Meng warriors?”
A consistent guy.
“I heard there are quite a few.”
“Oh!”
Umochi’s expression brightened.
“Most of them are brave and manly. So much so that I want to hold them in my arms.”
“iced coffee…….”
Umochi’s expression darkened again.
Fortunately, there was a large open space behind the residence.
I sat cross-legged and practiced my meditation until it got dark.
And at the same time, calm your mind.
In Cheongwolru, it’s just a familiar face.
Of course, there were various incidents.
Today’s banquet and tomorrow’s martial arts competition are the opportunities to show the people of Jungwon the true face of the Beast Palace.
I kept reminding myself that I was here representing the Beast Palace.
“What do you think? I went to the market yesterday and bought something nice. Haha.”
Umochi asked, wearing a colorful long robe.
The red floral pattern on the blue background was dizzying.
“That’s great. But please stay away from the banquet.”
Nok Seung-seo and I also wore the beautiful military uniform and long coat that my mother had made for us.
“Remember, we are here representing the Beast Palace.”
“Not me?”
“You’ll be the representative of Dokgok. Anyway… … .”
Whether it’s the Central Plains or the Southern Plains, they are both places where people live.
We must show that we are no different from them.
“This is the middle of the Murim Alliance. Let’s not cause any trouble.”
It was something I also said to myself.
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Dongsimgak (Pavilion of the same mind).
It means having the same mind as each other.
It is a large hall built with the founding of the Murim Alliance.
That must have been how I felt at that time.
Let us work together as one to promote peace in the Central Plains.
But now it has become a sham alliance of people who only seek the interests of their family and a small amount of power.
Finding the concentric circles wasn’t that difficult.
Because there was only one large, brightly lit hall.
Creak.
I opened the door and went inside.
“There are more people than I thought.”
It was more spacious inside than it looked from the outside.
In that wide space, there seemed to be at least fifty unmanned personnel looking at us at the same time.
The leader of the martial arts world has not yet been seen.
Only a few people from the banquet hall in charge of the banquet were visible.
“I guess the banquet hasn’t started yet. Let’s take a seat and have a drink.”
The frozen Nokseungseo and Umochi followed me.
The gazes are like looking at a monkey trapped in a cage.
The guys who had been hesitating for a moment at my huge size soon began to whisper.
No, it was a bit too loud to be called whispering, so it would be more correct to say that it was something she said on purpose so that you could hear it.
“Oh, my. I thought it was a bear coming in. But I guess they each bought themselves a nice set of clothes to wear to the Murim Alliance. Except for the colorful ones in the back. Heh.”
Umochi’s expression became gloomy.
“I guess the author is Dam-myeong from the Beast Palace. I plan to point out the author first tomorrow. I need to show the guy who relies on his strength what the real martial arts of the Central Plains are.”
“Look at that sword on his waist. Even though he came to the Murim Alliance, he must have brought a sword instead of an axe. Do you think he can swing that ignorant lump of iron? You stupid savage. Hehe.”
The blatant taunting continued as we walked toward the center of the circle.
“Be careful. Aren’t they the ones who skin living beings? I’ve heard rumors that they drink the blood of animals. Hehehe.”
“Haha. This is really scary. Anyway, don’t look at it. That guy is mine. Just thinking about playing with that big guy on stage tomorrow is already fun. Haha.”
This is a green dragon that doesn’t get angry easily.
He opened his mouth with a furrowed brow.
“We, Namman, didn’t know that the Beast Palace would be like this to them. I feel bad.”
“Ignore it. It’s just that dogs bark loudly when they’re scared.”
But I didn’t feel good either.
“It’s here! It’s here!”
From afar, Murong A-kyung waved her hand and told me to come over.
Next to him, there was also the figure of Jegal So-hye surrounded by several men.
Anyway, there is no empty seat and no one to welcome me.
I approached her, feeling her hot gaze.
Jegal So-hye, who was there with him, nodded lightly.
These are the two people who stand out the most at the banquet.
One is the granddaughter of the leader, and the other is the daughter of the Zhuge family, one of the Five Dynasties.
Not only their status, but their outstanding beauty was enough to attract the attention of the idiots gathered here.
Just some random guys who want to look good somehow.
“I am the Damyeong of the Beast Palace. This is also the Nokseungseo, a warrior of the Beast Palace. And… … Umochida.”
I gave a brief greeting to the stragglers.
It was a polite greeting, but I guess he didn’t like it.
Or maybe you didn’t like what you said when you first met.
What should I do?
I’m just a barbarian who doesn’t know manners.
On one side of the crowd, the figure of Pengzaho was also visible.
He glanced at me, then drank the glass in his hand and muttered.
“You uncivilized savage bastards… … . The taste of alcohol has really deteriorated.”
Still, since we have a connection at Cheongwolru, they welcome us warmly.
“I’m sorry about yesterday. I didn’t know the Zhongyuan people were that weak.”
“what?”
“Is your head okay? It made quite a loud noise when it hit the ground.”
“… … .”
It seems that the showdown between me and Peng Ja-ho at Cheongwol-ru has not yet spread to Maeng.
Everyone looked bewildered as to what was being said.
The Pengzaho is crashing into the ground.
Still, there are those who want to look good to the Pengga Sogaju, who is called the Tiger of the North.
A guy who looked like he had some momentum came forward and opened his mouth.
“This guy is new to Jungwon, so he must have misjudged the person. This person is the head of the Habuk Peng family. And everyone here, including me, is the deputy head of the swordsmanship unit of the Murim Alliance. Be polite. Even if you are a Namman who doesn’t know manners.”
“I’m sorry if my tone made you uncomfortable. In our Beast Palace, I only speak to those who are stronger than me. So please understand.”
The atmosphere froze for a moment.
How dare you, a barbarian from the South, call the warriors of the Murim Alliance weak?
You might be thinking things like this.
What should I do?
It’s true.
“Ugh. Our savage friend has lost his sense of fear. Are you saying that we are weaker than you?”
This time another drunken guy came out from the corner.
His eyes were hazy, as if he had been drinking alcohol for a while.
“Where the hell did those uncivilized bastards from the South come all the way to the Central Plains to cause trouble? We should get down on our knees and rub our palms together to ask that we, the South, take good care of them. Hehe.”
Crunch.
I heard the sound of Nok Seung-seo’s sword being pulled out while standing behind me.
She said, quietly placing a hand on his shoulder.
“Songgol… … . Bear with it.”
If you draw your sword here, it will be a war between the Murim Alliance and the Beast Palace.
We did not come here to fight the Murim Alliance.
“What? Why did you stop drawing your sword? Are the warriors of the Beast Palace originally that timid?”
When a drunken guy starts making provocations, the surrounding rascals seem to gain courage as well.
“Just leave him alone. He’s a guest from far away. What if you scare him like that? What if he pees himself on the toilet? Haha.”
“What do you think? Aren’t they the ones who usually urinate anywhere? Hehe.”
In the cold atmosphere, Mo Yong-ah stepped forward.
“Okay, okay. How about we stop here? You’ve come from far away.”
Even though the leader’s granddaughter came forward, the drunken man continued to provoke.
“You came from far away. But since you managed to get here safely, I guess you’re considered quite smart in that southern region. Hehe.”
I suppressed my anger.
Anyway, if I destroy them on stage tomorrow, they’ll come down on me.
“It looks like you had too much to drink. Let’s just let it go today.”
“Kuuu. You’re just letting it slide today. What’ll be different tomorrow? Oh, Bimu? Are you planning to single me out and smash me on the stage? Haha.”
This kid… … .
Are you a fortune teller?
It seemed like I was taking a step back from his provocation.
The other guys who had been observing the atmosphere also started to shake their snouts again.
Originally, men tend to put strength into their shoulders when there are beautiful women at the drinking party.
“You know how to use chopsticks, right? This is a well-prepared meal, so you shouldn’t just pick it up with your hands and eat it.”
“But what if the meat is overcooked? Should I ask the kitchen to bring me some raw meat with blood dripping from it? Hehe.”
“No way. They can start a fire too. Haha.”
Obvious mockery spoken to one’s face.
As if he had read my anger, Tofu poked his head out from under my arms.
“Haha. What is that little kitten? I heard that the Southern Manchus sleep while hugging animals, and it’s true.”
“Be careful. Your opponent is a southern barbarian. What are you going to do if you bite him like that kitten? Haha.”
This is the center of the Murim Alliance.
Although it is only a facade, it is still called the highest power in the political world.
Here, our Beast Palace warriors are just a spectacle.
There is no respect for fellow drones.
“Hahaha! Look at that stupid face.”
“Hehe, that’s why you crawled all the way up here instead of just sitting in a corner. Hehe.”
Continued taunts and laughter.
We, the warriors of the Namman Wild Beast Palace, have become their drinking snacks.
I turned my head and looked around.
Everyone in Dongsim-gak was looking at us.
Curious gazes, as if they were watching monkeys.
Finger pointing and laughter.
Nok Seung-seo’s face, frozen like ice, and Umochi’s expression, frowning deeply.
A word heard at that moment.
“Let me give you a piece of advice. Dressing up like a Zhongyuan doesn’t make you a Zhongyuan. Why don’t you just wear a bear skin instead? Hahaha.”
Bam!
Something suddenly snapped in my head.
It may have been said as a joke, but the moment I heard it, I realized it.
“I was wrong… … .”
Nok Seung-seo asked if he had heard the sound of someone muttering to himself.
“What are you talking about?”
“I wanted to show that the South and the Central Plains are no different. Wherever people live, they are all the same… … .”
But I was wrong.
“What I have to show you is… … .”
It’s not like we’re the same as you.
We should have shown you that we are different.
Why does the warrior of the Beast Palace try to persuade his opponent?
If you overwhelm me… … .
“Phew… … .”
My mind is clear.
It became clear what I had to do now.
“Songgol, take this. Take good care of the tofu too.”
I took off my coat slowly.