Chronicles of the Demon Faction - Chapter 889



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Side story 239. Earthquake (4)

‘This bitch is crazy!’

The only people who knew of the existence of the temporary Hyungju badge were himself, Gongmu-ui, and Baeknoe-gookju, excluding Milma Jojang.

He was the one who created the Hyungju Badge, so he had to know, and since he had to temporarily step down from his position as the head of the Hyungju Party outside of public duty, he had to know. Baeknoegakju had to know, of course, because of the nature of his job. If Seopil had been alive, it would have been Seopil, not Baeknoegakju, who would have known.

Of course, there may be one more person involved.

The leader himself.

But the leader’s work was just stamping the seal. He didn’t actually stamp the seal himself. Would someone who didn’t even receive reports properly stamp the seal?

If the leader had known about the existence of the Hyungju Badge, or if he had not been interested in it, the bill would not have passed. In other words, it can be seen that the leader is unaware of the Hyungju Badge or does not think much of it.

The problem is that Baek So-dam is holding on to it now.

Even if the leader knows about Hyungju’s cult, he will definitely keep that part in mind when he starts listing various problems related to it.

And of course, the leader will not question it and will remain silent. That is why it is more problematic. Silence is like oppression. When the time comes that he will fall from the top of the world because he did something wrong, the leader will make a decision while weighing the many mistakes that the military has accumulated so far.

In other words, whether he knew it or not, the fact that he had vomited out such sensitive information in front of Masin Palace was a huge loss for Heo Seong-gwan. Just as two heads are better than one, if various evils that the cult leader had not even thought of came out of Baek So-dam’s mouth, Heo Seong-gwan could be reduced to being ‘incompetent’.

Crucially.

‘How on earth did you know?!’

Baek So-dam absolutely cannot know about Hyung-ju-pae.

It wasn’t a problem of perception, it was a problem of organizational structure. It wasn’t something that could be figured out just by trying to find out.

Moreover, it was something he personally handled as the military commander. He never showed even the slightest loophole that could cause conflict.

‘Could it be a traitor?’

My thoughts naturally flowed in that direction.

So who is that traitor?

‘White Brain Footnote!’

He treated him thoroughly so that he would never dare to talk back to him. Like many other people, Baek No-gak-ju had his weaknesses, and Heo Seong-gwan did not hesitate to use each of those weaknesses as a leash.

Outside of official duties? He absolutely cannot. Outside of official duties, he was only looking at the line that he had given. Furthermore, he had a huge grudge against Baek So-dam. He was not the kind of person to blow this good opportunity with betrayal.

‘As expected, Baeknoegokju… … .’

At that moment, Baek So-dam’s mouth opened.

“It seems like a difficult question to answer.”

“… … .”

“Well, that makes sense. Hyungjupae, the name itself is already… … .”

Heo Seong-gwan quickly cut her off.

“It’s for the sake of the religion. It’s one of many policies to make the cult leader’s reign smoother. It would be disloyal of you to try to find out about it all.”

“Oh, is that so?”

Heo Seong-gwan was clearly embarrassed. Baek So-dam realized it like a ghost.

“I guess I asked a pointless question. I just suddenly became curious and told you.”

Heo Seong-gwan really wanted to ask. How did he know about the Hyung-ju faction? Knowing that would allow him to find out who the traitor was, and if there was no traitor, it would mean that Baek So-dam had found out through the organization, so he had to thoroughly find and fill in the gaps that had formed while he was unaware.

But the situation was not good. Heo Seong-gwan suppressed his desires with superhuman patience.

“Have you said everything you wanted to say?”

“yes?”

“Are you saying there’s nothing more to say?”

Baek So-dam smiled faintly.

“Isn’t it time to start? I cannot grant your request, Commander-in-Chief.”

“Then that’s the end of it… … .”

“No.”

Baek So-dam’s eyes were blazing.

“The favor you asked me was just bait, Your Majesty, you wish for my destruction.”

Go as far as you can.

I will discuss this head-on without considering the consequences any more. Baek So-dam’s strong will was clearly conveyed through her voice.

Heo Seong-gwan swallowed his saliva without realizing it.

He was prepared for this situation to turn against him. He had a lot of things to do, and he clearly intended to destroy Baek So-dam beyond just suppressing her.

But I didn’t expect Baek So-dam’s response to come out like this, to the point where she was willing to die.

If this happens, even if Baek So Dam falls, the damage here will be too great. They will keep their positions, but rather than showing off in front of the leader, they will be anxious and watchful, not knowing when they will be kicked out. And if the leader finds a replacement… … .

however.

‘It doesn’t make sense.’

Baek So-dam would increasingly squeeze him. And it was clear that she would drive him into a corner by refuting every word he said.

‘It’s already happened.’

Since I called you to a battlefield full of filth, both Baek So-dam and I smell the same.

Heo Seong-gwan realized that he could no longer back down. Heo Seong-gwan realized that the moment had come when he had to give up many things. Now that it had come to this, he had to make up his mind and take the lead.

“Yeah, you’re right.”

Heo Seong-gwan’s eyes sparkled.

“I desire your destruction.”

Baek So-dam’s eyes shook slightly.

In this case, honest admission is even scarier, because now it is clear that the opponent will fight with the determination to cut off an arm.

“Your abilities are outstanding. But you have a critical flaw.”

“Is that so?”

Baek So-dam didn’t bother asking what the flaw was.

But Heo Seong-gwan replied jealously.

“Loyalty is everything.”

It was a very risky bet.

I brought up a reason that could really be infinitely worse if interpreted negatively.

“Your loyalty is too little. The countless things you have done so far prove it. Sometimes you… … .”

Before I knew it, I was so touched that the word “betrayal” almost came out.

I really wanted to frame him for treason and make him neither alive nor dead.

“A person who can use the assets of the Hwanheewon for personal use at any time.”

Baek So-dam smiled faintly.

She knew very well what Heo Seong-gwan wanted to say.

“I have never embezzled public funds.”

“That’s something I don’t know. You’re so good at handling things. If you try to hide it thoroughly, who will be able to uncover your corruption?”

A flash of magic flashed through Heo Seong-gwan’s eyes.

“The Hwanheewon is an organization that takes care of the finances of our school. At times, it has such great influence that it can even shake the military. Therefore, I know that many powerful people are flattering you, both covertly and obliquely, in order to get in line with the Hwanheewon.”

“Actually, many people come to flatter me.”

It was a hot confession. Heo Seong-gwan moistened his lips with his tongue.

“If the position makes the person, then the environment makes the character. You are the one who holds the purse strings of the new religion. Moreover, you are not very loyal. I think you are not qualified to be the head of the Hwanheewon.”

“I waited for a plausible reason, but as expected, I was afraid of the people watching, so I just kept giving them ridiculous excuses.”

Heo Seong-gwan was terrified.

It was not something you should say to your superiors. And in front of the Demon King’s Palace!

It was a situation where he could have shouted out in joy, but he felt ominous instead. It was because Baek So-dam was not the only one who didn’t know that.

Indeed, his prediction was accurate.

“There is a risk of using Hwanheewon’s assets for personal use, and his loyalty is weak… … None of these are things that can be proven. There is no need to say these things in a place like this. And yet, the General Commander-in-Chief is bringing up such ridiculous things as a reason to destroy me.”

“A hundred won!”

“Then what should I do? Should I protest?”

Baek So-dam shook her head.

“That can’t be. Regardless of ability, if the military is determined to destroy something, how can I stop it? But to someone whose destruction is foretold, nothing is visible.”

“Shut your mouth… … .”

“You can see how dangerous a crazy bitch is just by going to the countryside at the bottom of that mountain.”

Heo Seong-gwan felt his heart sink.

Baek So-dam laughed brightly.

“I know.”

Thump thump!

“The General Staff is similar to the past treason… … .”

“Shut up!!”

Oh my!

A strong rebuke burst out, interrupting Baek So-dam’s words.

Hwaaaaah!

Heo Seong-gwan’s face was distorted like an evil spirit.

“How dare you do something so unbelievable!”

“Why are you stopping me?”

“I told you to shut up! This is where the leader resides! You should refrain from wrong words and actions, but if you listen, there is nothing you cannot say!”

“Is that so?”

Baek So-dam, who had been quietly looking at Heo Seong-gwan, nodded.

“I see. I certainly passed by just as you said, Commander.”

Funny enough, this kind of talk isn’t forbidden. If it were obvious, it would have been obvious.

Baek So-dam smiled faintly.

“My thoughts were too shallow. I didn’t get to see the leader often, so I made a reservation here, but it could have been a great disrespect to the leader and the military commander.”

“Excuse me? This is not an excuse, this is a serious crime! This is a wicked… … that disturbs the sincerity of the cult leader!”

“If it was a serious crime, why didn’t you stop it?”

“… … ?!”

“Why? Has your Majesty found any weakness in me?”

“You really are!”

Baek So-dam placed her index finger on her lips.

“You are speaking too loudly in front of the Demon Shrine.”

“profit!!”

That was right.

Only then did Heo Seong-gwan become embarrassed by his own loudness. This was especially true because he had never made such a mistake before with anyone.

That was his limit.

He was smart, but he always dealt with people from a higher position. There were some who swung their claws viciously, calling it an attack, but if you growl at them enough, they usually just calm down and retreat.

But Baek So-dam was different.

Now, Baek So-dam was showing not intelligence or wisdom, but the madness of a person who had gone too far.

It was a type he had never faced before. Even Heo Seong-gwan could not help but lose his composure in front of the cult leader.

‘This is enough.’

Baek So-dam had no intention of bringing down Heo Seong-gwan with words. That was impossible in the first place.

‘This should be enough.’

However, Heo Seong-gwan showed a great appearance. He was more than what Baek So-dam wanted.

At this point, I had done everything I could. Pressuring my opponent any further would be a waste of time, and could even be detrimental to Hwanheewon.

‘still.’

Baek So-dam looked up at the sky and smiled.

‘I can’t help but feel better now that I’ve finally given this idiot a drink.’

This will put Heo Seong-gwan in a very difficult position.

Baek So-dam stood up from her seat.

“I know it is a serious crime to cause trouble here, and I can’t stand it any longer. Why don’t we finish our conversation somewhere else?”

A spark of life appeared in Heo Seong-gwan’s eyes.

“I wish it had been done that way a long time ago.”

“Well, if that were the case, would I have been able to talk back to the General?”

“Yeah, you really talked back. That was a great rebellion.”

Judging by the fact that he even brought up the word “insubordination,” it seemed like he was definitely going to be ruined. We’ve seen countless times how those who commit insubordination meet their end up.

Baek So-dam shook the bundle.

“Shall we go? For tea.”

A cruel smile appeared on Heo Seong-gwan’s face.

“I will give you the best tea.”