Beastly and Fearlessly - Chapter 80



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Episode 80

In the end, I stayed at the Murim Alliance for about two weeks.

It’s not that I couldn’t make a decision, but rather that there are people who hold me back.

Today, too, Jegal So-hye came to me in the morning and handed me something.

With a somewhat embarrassed expression.

“What is this?”

“This is a personal letter from the leader to the leader of Namcheon Damdong.”

Dongju of Namcheon Damdong?

What should I say to my father?

“Before the Murim Alliance and the Beast Palace form an alliance, they want to establish a good relationship with Namcheon Damdong.”

Why does my face suddenly turn red when I say we have a good relationship?

I don’t think they’ll say anything weird like the Bukhae Ice Palace here.

“The Beast Palace is not an enemy of the Martial Arts Alliance. Of course, that includes Namcheon Damdong, one of the Eight Dongs. In any case, I will pass on the favor that the Martial Arts Alliance showed to the warriors of the Beast Palace.”

“Ah, I will first convey that to the leader. If there is anything that causes inconvenience… … .”

“No. And we are leaving soon.”

“Why are you in such a hurry? Hey, are you going to the Bukhae Ice Palace?”

Even if they are from the same sect, they can still come and go, so why are you staring at me with such a suspicious gaze?

Of course, I’m not going to the North Sea.

“Of course I’ll go to Namman.”

The leader of the martial arts world continues to reach out to me.

From offering to secure a seat for Namcheon Damdong in the Segahoe to the tempting offer of immediately securing a position as a major general if I officially join the alliance.

If I stay in Meng, I can understand the situation in the Central Plains better, and I can get closer to my revenge.

The same goes for the North Sea Ice Palace.

That old man named Yul-Hwan came to see me every day as if he were a hawk and explained Seol-Seol-Rin’s many strengths.

In addition, if the Beast Palace and the North Sea Ice Palace are connected by fate, the Central Plains people will no longer be able to ignore the new forces.

I have a burning desire to follow the North Sea party and gain the power of the Black Dragon.

Of course, I have no interest in a ridiculous marriage.

But when you feel anxious, it’s better to follow your gut.

And my gut feeling was telling me that I had to go back to Namman.

* * *

Even as I packed my bags and left the main gate of the Murim Alliance, there were numerous attempts from the Alliance and Bukhae Ice Palace to persuade me, but I rejected them all.

“It’s such a shame to leave like this.”

A barbarian from far away Namman is enjoying the luxury of being personally escorted by the leader of the martial arts world.

Of the people who had attended the Yongbong Branch Meeting, all of them, except for the Beast Palace and the Bukhae Ice Palace, had already returned, but not once had the leader personally come out to see them off.

“There will be a day when we meet again. I hope it will be a good one.”

The leader of the martial arts world, Murong Cheon, smiled brightly.

He is a good person.

A warrior who devoted his life to the peace of the Central Plains rather than pursuing his own greed.

I want to maintain a good relationship with the Beast Palace.

But there will come a time when the peace of the Jungpa Murim and the relationship with the Beast Palace will have to be put on the scales.

There’s no telling what choice he’ll make then.

I also exchanged greetings with Zhuge Shao Hui and Murong Aqing.

“Thanks to you, I am doing well.”

Jegal So-hye leaned her face toward me and whispered.

“Remember, perhaps the fate of the Great Swordsman is not yours alone.”

I know very well the meaning of the meaningful words she threw out.

If I had inherited the power of the Dark Dragon Emperor, his fate would follow.

But I have no intention of following the same path just because I received his power.

My path as a person is something only I can decide.

“Oh, and soon, someone sent by the leader of Namcheon Damdong will come to you.”

“What happened?”

“Perhaps it is for the purpose of maintaining close contact between the Beast Palace and the Murim Alliance. I may even end up residing there. Of course, I would need permission from the Namcheon Damdongju.”

If you want a close relationship with the Beast Palace, you should send it to the Beast Palace, why send it to Namcheon Damdong?

“I’ll tell Father. But who’s coming?”

“Oh, it hasn’t been decided yet.”

Mo Yong-ah was holding back tears.

Of course, it’s not because of me, it’s because of the tofu.

“Tofu, you must stay healthy. If you encounter any large animals in the mountains, run away well.”

I don’t know much about this guy, even though he comes to my place every other day and plays with tofu.

However, perhaps because of the affection they had built up over time, Tofu rubbed his face against Murong Ah-kyung’s hand and greeted her in his own way.

“Well then, we will now leave for Namman. Until the next time we meet, everyone take care.”

I left the main gate of Maeng, leaving behind everyone’s regretful expressions.

It was a longer journey than I thought.

Still, I achieved my goals… … .

To show our strength to the Central Plains people who look down on the Southern Wild Beast Palace.

And to build good relations with the Murim Alliance.

All accomplished.

Of course, it seems like there are some sects that are at odds with the political party.

Even so, they are families of nothing special.

In fact, when I first set off for the Central Plains, I had thought about stopping by my maternal home, the Namgung family.

The hope that perhaps the existence of the country could unravel the complicated web between mother and Namgung Se-ga.

But I think it will probably have to be postponed until the next trip to Jungwon.

Blood ties are unbreakable, so our connection will eventually come.

Somehow, I have a feeling that that connection will shine at the most important moment.

* * *

Salmak Junggyeong Branch.

It was a peaceful afternoon, as always.

Until they came to visit.

“Your Majesty, we have guests from the main tent.”

Yang Il-cheong, who was organizing various miscellaneous requests at his desk, suddenly got up from his seat.

The term ‘bonmak’ means those sent directly by the owner of the building.

After a while, a man wearing a black robe came into the office.

There isn’t even a sound of walking.

I can’t even feel the sound of breathing.

A master so great that even the master himself cannot read his presence.

“Yangilcheong?”

“Ah, ah, I am Yang Il-cheong, in charge of the Chongqing branch.”

He handed me a letter silently from his arms.

A directive stamped with the seal of the Magistrate.

That too is heavenly.

Wherever you go in the world, people’s desires are bound to become entangled.

Then, you end up with someone you want to kill.

That’s why there’s always a constant stream of requests for murder groups like Salmak.

The same goes for Chongqing, which is adjacent to Hubei, where the Murim Alliance is located.

However, in the seven years that he has been in charge of the Chongqing branch, he has not received a single request for a thousand-level job.

Who would want to cause a big incident in this place where political unauthorized people are running around?

“How many first-class people are there here?”

He must be a great person since he brought the letter from Makju in person.

“Ah, ah. Including me, the first-class sergeant, there are eight people, and the second-class sergeant is twenty-three.”

“Get everyone ready.”

There was no information in the directive.

It’s just an order to follow the instructions of the person in front of you.

‘Who on earth is this person… … .’

I began to slowly examine the man in front of me.

Average height and build.

An ordinary face.

There is no outward sign of any energy whatsoever.

He sat down on the chair and opened his mouth in a low voice.

“Probably in three days. I’d like to have a cup of warm tea first.”

The moment he bent down, the dark hilt of his sword caught my eye through the dark robe.

There is a small black snake design drawn there.

If you don’t look closely, you won’t even see it.

‘Ugh. The Black Snake with a Broken Soul, Wi Ji-un… … .’

Single Black Death Wi Ji-un.

A special assassin who will never be picky about who he targets as long as he is given a request.

There was even a story that he would cut off a child’s neck without blinking.

A nickname given to him because his sword, invisible in the darkness, resembles a black snake slithering through the grass.

One of only three special assassins in Salmak, the best assassin group in the Central Plains.

Among the special assassins of Salmak, the one with the best skills was Hong An-gwi.

Because his name was on the list of the three greatest assassins of the Central Plains.

But he is dead now.

Even for someone with that level of skill, death is unavoidable.

Anyway, after his death, the person who was given the new name of special assassin was Wi Ji-woon.

The interest that is right in front of your eyes.

‘Who on earth is their target, sending such a big shot all the way here and mobilizing all the assassins in the Chongqing branch? Could it be that they are trying to kill the leader of the martial arts world?’

He asked in a trembling voice.

“Can I ask what your goal is?”

It is the law that the original killer should not have interest in the goal.

But Yang Il-cheong couldn’t contain his curiosity.

Because depending on who your target is, your life could be at stake.

“They said he was a young savage who had crawled up from the South. His name was… Dam-myeong, I think?”

* * *

Have you left the Murim Alliance and walked for a while?

I heard a voice calling me from far away.

“Just a moment.”

Seol Seol-rin ran from afar and stopped in front of me.

The North Sea Ice Palace’s unmanned troops follow behind with anxious expressions.

“You shouldn’t run around like that yet.”

Even though the power of the Red Dragon suppresses the cold air, it is only a temporary measure.

If you overdo it, you’ll soon feel suffocated.

“I’ll be careful.”

A soft and cautious voice came from her mouth hidden behind the cotton.

The North Sea Ice Palace warriors lined up behind her seemed surprised by her polite answer.

It seems like this is the first time she’s seen the always brazen Seol Seo-rin treat someone so politely.

“By the way, when do you plan on visiting the Bukhae Ice Palace?”

I made a promise to the Lord of Yulhwan, who came to visit me without regard to time.

I will definitely visit the Bukhae Ice Palace when the time is right.

“Well, that depends on the situation of the other person. But I promise it won’t take more than a year. If your health doesn’t improve before then, come to Namcheon Damdong.”

I have no intention of ignoring this guy who is dying from a cold.

It’s not like there’s no power to alleviate the symptoms, nor is the dragon’s power worn out by use.

But it’s right that the one who needs help comes to you.

“Okay. And this… … .”

She held out something black.

The size is about the size of a palm.

Of course, this is based on the size of my palm.

Compared to Seol Seol-rin’s small hands, it’s about twice as big.

The thickness is as thin as a well-sharpened sword.

The name of the Bukhae Ice Palace was written in elaborate detail on the outside.

A strange object whose use is unknown.

The pitch-black surface is smooth as silk, but doesn’t feel like it’s made of molten iron.

It doesn’t look like it was carved out of stone.

“What is this?”

“It’s a gift. Keep it wrapped tightly around your heart. It’s a precious item that no sword in the world can pierce. It’s the only sacred item in the palace.”

Nothing can penetrate it… … .

If that’s true, then at least I don’t have to worry about getting stabbed in the heart.

He answered, putting his hand back where it was going to be received.

“I cannot accept the sacred water of the North Sea Ice Palace. It must have been given to me by the princess in the hopes of protecting my daughter’s life, so it is right for you to keep it.”

“No. Would I ever get stabbed? If the great hero lives, I will live.”

Well, that’s not wrong.

If not me, who will suppress my own yin?

I didn’t really expect any reward for it, but if you’re willing to pay the price, then do it.

“Then I will gratefully accept it.”

As Seol Seol-rin said, it is not to protect myself by adding it to the inside of the uniform.

Something black and thin has been calling me for a while now.

The dragon’s energy at the edge of the heart has been resonating since a while ago.

I was handed it over.

It felt like being handed a sharp sword.

“hmm…….”

The moment it touched my fingertips, my heart started to flutter and the imprint on my shoulder began to shine.

It’s like finding something I’ve been looking for for a long time.

As if I had found a missing piece.

“Ah. I think I know what it is… … .”

A smooth surface, like well-made porcelain.

A cool chill felt from the dark color that seems to suck you in.

It is so hard that even an average sword cannot scratch it.

It feels like it resonates with the imprint on my shoulder.

“It’s scales. Black dragon scales… … .”