Chronicles of the Demon Faction - Chapter 890



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Side story 240. Earthquake (5)

Lee Cheon-sang, who was drinking alone, suddenly realized that someone was entering the private room.

It was a familiar gait. But it was much neater than I remembered.

‘Unexpected.’

After a while.

“Are you there?”

“Come in.”

The door opened and Do-heon appeared.

Lee Cheon-sang silently took out the empty glass and placed it across from him.

“It looks good.”

“You too.”

Do-heon chuckled.

“I did take care of my health, but I can’t compare to you.”

He couldn’t help but feel admiration.

Although he had mastered the magic perfectly, his unique presence was still there. No, it had become deeper and more intense than before.

As soon as he saw him, Do-heon realized that Lee Cheon-sang had reached the pinnacle of his power. Having trained in magic since he was young, he was now trying to break through the wall of his power and advance, but Lee Cheon-sang, who had only been in martial arts for two years, had already reached beyond that.

It couldn’t be explained by talent. Do-heon felt an intense destiny from him that even the heavens could control.

Of course, that fate was also a belief. Even if everyone laughed at it, he alone could say that meeting Lee Cheon-sang was fate.

“Great. Now you won’t need any teachings.”

“They say there are things to learn even from a three-year-old, so how could there not be something to learn from you, who has trained only in martial arts for over twenty years?”

“Heh heh heh.”

Do-heon thought he was amazing because he knew that what he said was true.

Perhaps that seemingly open mind may have fanned his already outstanding talent even further. Considering the behavior of countless talented people who have become complacent with their natural talent and have narrowed their vision, Lee Cheon-sang can be considered a truly special case.

“How was the Black Horse?”

He had been living in the Black Horse’s quarters without anyone knowing until now.

In fact, Do-heon had crossed the line by that alone. Having stepped down from the position of the Commander of the Kwangma Army, he was not part of the civil war. If he had kept on clinging to this matter, he could have been punished sufficiently.

This is an unimaginable action considering the past, when you think of him as someone who was firm on principles.

“It was nothing special. Probably even the Black Horse Corps leaders didn’t know I was staying there.”

It means that he stayed in Sogong’s secret residence.

Lee Cheon-sang asked as he filled his glass.

“I think I got what I wanted.”

I don’t know exactly what Do-heon went to So-gong to get.

However, in that short period of time, Do-heon’s martial arts skills had greatly improved. Lee Cheon-sang was just too fast, but Do-heon was slowly and steadily reaching the wall of supremacy.

Do-heon smiled bitterly.

“I didn’t go there just to gain martial arts skills. No, I didn’t even think about martial arts skills. I fell for the small lord’s tricks and learned them, but I ended up gaining something huge.”

“Congratulations, whatever it is.”

“I should be the one to say congratulations.”

It’s just that he’s caused so many accidents that he hasn’t been able to spread the word, but if the realm of Yi Cheon-sang were to become known, not only the Shingyo but the entire martial arts world would be turned upside down.

But Do-heon thought that Lee Cheon-sang did not want such a fuss. He would have thought so even if he had not caused any accidents.

What is important to Lee Cheon-sang is the future. He does not have the hobby of showing off and being intoxicated with superiority. That is why Do-heon also congratulates him plainly.

“Is this the Jinmagong?”

“exactly.”

“Everyone says not to forget the basics, but this is the first time in my life I’ve seen someone who has mastered the basics.”

“That was a really great fundamentals lesson.”

“What about the other magicians?”

Lee Cheon-sang tapped his head with his index finger. It meant that it was only on his head and that he didn’t learn it separately.

Do-heon nodded and emptied his glass.

Pouring another drink into the empty glass, Lee Cheon-sang asked.

“I don’t think it’s a coincidence. Did you come here now because you heard rumors about the civil war?”

Do-heon nodded.

“The Lord of the Small River told me. The Lord of the Great River is in great danger.”

“… … .”

“I heard that not many people know about it. Well, it’s not like it would be a good thing to know.”

In fact, it would not be an exaggeration to say that no one other than the leaders of the new religion really knows what is going on at the moment.

“I originally planned to leave the Black Horse Corps. I felt like I owed you too much. I always thought about leaving, but somehow I had a feeling you would get involved in this.”

“… … .”

“My prediction was right.”

Lee Cheon-sang shook his head.

“That’s right, but it’s wrong.”

“What do you mean?”

“Your prediction was right, but you came here in the wrong place. This is not your place to interfere.”

It may sound arrogant and disappointing, but Do-heon did not misunderstand what Lee Cheon-sang said.

Rather, I inferred the hidden meaning in Lee Cheon-sang’s words.

“A fight would break out at the worst possible time, but if it got that far, it would be a real mess.”

“That’s right.”

“So, does that mean you too have no choice but to wait and see how things turn out?”

“exactly.”

Do-heon’s eyes deepened.

“As you probably already know… … Hwanheewonju is absolutely incapable of handling the military.”

Baek So-dam’s skills are on par with Heo Seong-gwan’s. No, in some ways, he can even be seen as superior to him.

But she can’t beat Heo Seong-gwan. That’s because it’s a fight for power, not a fight for skill.

The position of General of the Army was one that oversaw the entire Shinto religion. To put it bluntly, if he lifted just one finger, it would be a piece of cake to replace several of the leaders.

Baek So-dam may be able to make Heo Seong-gwan drink, but Heo Seong-gwan will only end up feeling a little defeated. However, Baek So-dam will not be okay.

“Worst case scenario, she’ll die.”

“You are wrong.”

“hmm?”

“It would be better if I could just die cleanly.”

A strange light flowed out from Lee Cheon-sang’s eyes.

It was a gaze that contained the devil itself.

“You’ll have to experience it yourself to know for sure, but judging from Heo Seong-gwan’s personality that has been revealed so far… … he’s a man who will never forgive anyone who challenges his authority.”

“Of course.”

“I will make it so that you can neither live nor die. Rather, I will try to skin you alive.”

“… … !”

“I heard from someone who knows about Heo Seong-gwan’s punishment methods. He is unforgiving to anyone who dares to stand up to him. He just doesn’t show it and adjusts the timing. Those who tried to overstep his authority were all destroyed, sooner or later.”

Do-heon felt goosebumps.

“If Baek Won-ju had stimulated Heo Seong-gwan to the bottom, she would have suffered such a terrible fate that she would have thought it was better to die.”

“… … Is that so.”

“exactly.”

Do-heon, who had been quietly watching Lee Cheon-sang, asked casually.

“Have you found a way?”

“What method?”

“I’m talking about a way to save the Lord of Hwanheewon.”

Lee Cheon-sang filled his glass in silence.

Power entered Doheon’s eyes.

“I believe in you. But believing and being right are two different things. Of course, you came here with the cause of righteousness, but there must have been many sacrifices without your knowledge.”

“I know.”

“If you think about it that much, you won’t be able to live a proper life. I don’t want to blame you for that. I just have one question.”

“… … .”

“Is Lord Hwanheewon among those who will sacrifice themselves for that cause?”

This time, Lee Cheon-sang remained silent.

“I believe you have figured out a way of doing it yourself. If not, then I came here to help you. You can’t imagine how relieved I was when you said you didn’t need my help.”

“… … .”

“But if you said that because you were thinking of abandoning the Lord of Hwanhee… … I can’t just sit still.”

Do-heon’s reaction was natural.

Regardless of his faith, Do-heon could no longer read the human being named Lee Cheon-sang.

It was the same before. However, Lee Cheon-sang, who entered the realm of the super-climax, was completely different from before.

Although the nature is the same, it has become much more ambiguous. This is because the prayers of the two heavenly beings have become hazy like fog due to the Jinma Gong.

The blurriness was stimulating Doheon.

To use a metaphor, in the past, even if it was dark and hard to see, you could still read the letters, albeit faintly, but now, even if you opened a book, it felt like there were letters lined up that couldn’t be deciphered.

That was Do-heon’s feeling as he looked at Lee Cheon-sang now. Lee Cheon-sang’s change was calm yet great.

“Heaven.”

“Speak.”

“The Lord of Hwanhee is someone who has helped you a lot, both positively and negatively.”

“I know.”

“Furthermore, he is the one who saved me from the death of you who was almost killed by the public servant. If he had been even a little bit later, one of you or I might have died.”

“I know.”

“… … .”

“That’s why it’s like this now.”

Do-heon was frustrated.

“Even if it’s not my place to participate, can you tell me what kind of preparations you’ve made?”

To be exact, I wanted to know whether to abandon Baek So-dam or keep her.

If you’ve prepared thoroughly to survive, that’s great. But what if you haven’t?

At that time, I plan to draw my sword and go forward even if I have to do it alone. That was Doheon’s way of dealing with kindness, regardless of trust or friendship.

If I owe you my life, I will repay it even if it means giving my life. That simple and firm principle is what makes Do-heon, Do-heon.

Lee Cheon-sang, who had been staring blankly at his glass, shook the bottle.

“You drank it all.”

Do-heon sighed.

“If that’s true… … .”

“I thought about it for a moment.”

“… … ?”

“You are my benefactor. You should not get involved in this matter.”

“Hey man. What have you been listening to me for so far?”

“But now that you’re here, I feel like you’re also caught up in this situation where tectonic shifts are beginning to occur.”

“what?”

Lee Cheon-sang sighed.

It was an unexpected sight.

“I have people I have to protect. Some of them are stronger than me. They might laugh if they hear this, but at least I want to protect them somehow as long as my life lasts.”

“… … .”

“You too.”

Do-heon felt something welling up in his chest.

As a miner, it might be a blow to one’s pride to be protected by someone. However, it was touching to see that my existence was quite big in the heart of this stone-like guy.

“I thought I should just let you drink and send you away. But no matter how much I thought about it… … there was no way someone would have found out that you came here.”

“You came secretly.”

“This is a civil war. There will be no secrets, you just pretend not to see it or learn about it slowly.”

“… … .”

“There’s nothing I can do.”

Lee Cheon-sang stood up from his seat.

Before he knew it, he was holding the Seven Night Sword in his hand.

“Let’s go together.”

“Where are you talking about?”

That was when.

“My lord.”

Do-heon was startled. He was talking without even knowing that someone was outside the door.

‘A supreme expert?!’

Lee Cheon-sang opened his mouth.

“Come in.”

Do-heon was even more terrified when he saw the person who opened the door and came in.

Seo-pil bowed his head politely.

“We have confirmed that the first floor of the current office building is empty.”

“Thank you for your hard work.”

Do-heon asked in embarrassment.

“What does this mean? The head of the household?”

“Since we’re already involved, you should come with us.”

“Where?”

“Criminal Law Party.”

“What, what did you say?!”

“Baek Won-ju is now fighting Heo Seong-gwan with all her weapons, weapons, and equipment. Since she wanted it herself, no one can stop her.”

A look of murderous intent flashed across Lee Cheon-sang’s face.

“Then we have no choice but to overturn the chess board.”