Chronicles of the Demon Faction - Chapter 897



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Side story 247. Civil war, civil war (7)

“Fuck… … .”

The kneeling wind spat.

There was a lot of dark red blood mixed in with the saliva. It was a serious internal injury.

On the other hand, Yang Baek-ho had a rather rough appearance, but he was not injured. The gap in martial arts between the two was considerable.

“Why did you get involved in this?”

The voice of the wind, trembling thinly, was filled with fear and anger.

Yang Baek-ho chuckled.

“That’s what I should say. What greed does an old man have in his later years that he got involved in something like this?”

“Even after learning such great martial arts, I had to stay locked up in a prison under the pretext of retirement! Do you know how I feel?”

“Then you shouldn’t have retired.”

“You crazy bastard! Do you think anyone would do it because they wanted to?!”

It was a voice full of resentment. It seemed as if all the resentment that had been suppressed was bursting out.

“What crime did I commit! I was simply loyal to the church! But I was forced to retire because a generational change was needed… …!”

“Wrong.”

Yang Baek-ho’s greatsword rose above Byeonpung’s shoulder.

“Old man, you were not loyal to the religion, you were just a greedy insect who belonged to the religion. If you were truly loyal to the religion, you wouldn’t be here now.”

“Shut up! Even if I were to kill you, you wouldn’t be any different! Didn’t you come here with your heavy butt because you had something to eat?”

“That’s wrong too.”

A strong, stern look emerged from Yang Baek-ho’s eyes.

“And there’s no need to explain my circumstances to a human like you.”

Byeonpung’s eyes were bloodshot.

“I should have killed you then.”

“Regret always comes too late.”

Crunch.

The body of Byunpung, whose neck had been blown off, fell to the side.

Yang Baek-ho turned his head as he looked at the corpse with cold eyes.

Before they knew it, Wang Gil-pyo had collapsed in front of Lee Cheon-sang and Seo Pil. His appearance, panting and clutching his stabbed abdomen, was even more gruesome than Byeon Poong’s beheading.

Wang Gilpyo said urgently.

“Please, spare me. If you spare me, I will go under you… …!”

Flash!

Wang Gilpyo’s head also fell off due to Lee Cheon-sang’s cold-blooded sword strike.

Seo-pil looked at Lee Cheon-sang calmly.

“You may now leave the Hwanheewon.”

“I see.”

“No matter how great the military is, it would be impossible to send that many troops. The main purpose was to secure the financial resources of the Hwanheewonju, and securing new soldiers for the Yeo Sohongwonju was just a bonus.”

“Are you sure?”

“I am sure.”

It is not easy for the word ‘confidence’ to come out of the mouths of the military. This also means that Seo-pil knows Heo Seong-gwan well and is able to read the situation accurately.

“Currently, among the Ten Demon Kings, Baekgol, Gwanghyeol, Sipgeom, Heuksu, Ildo, and Jaso have moved. Baek Wonju’s funds will not be stolen.”

Seopil also knew about Baek Sodam’s secret funds. It was information he had been able to secretly see since the time he was a vice-minister.

So I dispatched the demon kings there. To be exact, I shared the information with Baekgolshinma. I told him that Heo Seong-gwan was currently sending his masters to attack the money, so this was the opportunity to cut off his limbs.

Lee Cheon-sang’s eyes lit up.

“Where does the information on the 100 won fund come from?”

“They were people inside Hwanheewon.”

“Have they been part of the Hwanheewon until now?”

“Yes.”

“Then, the location where Baek Won-ju’s secret funds are buried is almost certainly false information.”

Seopil’s eyes lit up.

“Why do you think so?”

“Baek Won-ju has been on guard against the military from the beginning. Furthermore, his trust in his subordinates is also certain. From what I’ve seen, Baek Won-ju is not someone so incompetent that he can’t manage his own people.”

Lee Cheon-sang looked around the Hwanheewon building.

“If that much information leaked out, it must have been someone close to you. I wasn’t the kind of person who would have someone by my side who couldn’t be completely loyal.”

“I did give that part some careful consideration.”

Seo-pil nodded.

“Listening to your lord, it seems likely. Based on the information leaked initially, we checked the warehouse and found a considerable amount of funds. We can assume that the information was leaked intentionally.”

He was the one who clearly distinguished between agreement and disagreement even in the words of his lord. The reason he thought that Lee Cheon-sang’s words had some truth was because the impression and ability of Baek So-dam that he had seen as the vice-minister of Baek No-gak and the Baek So-dam that he had seen after falling to the bottom were very different.

‘Whatever it is, she is truly an amazing woman.’

Seopil couldn’t help but be impressed by Baek Sodam’s boundless generosity and meticulous planning.

Leaving aside the financial aspect, the very idea of ​​clearing out the Wonju area and going to have a showdown with the General Staff is extraordinary. An ordinary person would not be able to rush like that without a future.

“But just in case, I think it would be a good idea to leave some troops at the Hwanheewon.”

That was when.

“Don’t worry.”

Even after engaging in a life-threatening duel, Yang Baek-ho remained calm.

“Five groups of Yaksha demons are coming here.”

Seopil was surprised.

“Is that possible?”

“What is impossible?”

“The command is an external organization. Unless an official document is issued, they can’t enter or leave the internal war. And there aren’t just a few people, but five groups… … .”

“Oh, is this what you mean?”

Yang Baek-ho took out a document from his bosom.

Seopil’s eyes widened.

“that?!”

It was a real official document. But it wasn’t an official document from the military or the Masin Palace.

Lee Cheon-sang said.

“According to the statement of Deputy Director Yeo So-hong of Wonju, five groups of Yaksha Commanders have been summoned to provide supplies.”

Yang Baek-ho smiled.

“Of course, I, the lord of the summons, responded immediately. However, I thought it would be better if not many eyes were watching, so I came first. The five groups decided that it would be best to move now that the civil war is in full swing.”

Seo-pil opened his mouth like a carp.

‘These people are really… … .’

The level of thinking is different.

Seopil had made many preparations to deal with the civil war situation, but he had no intention of touching the foreign war forces.

If it was natural, it was natural. If you summon the foreign war force in a situation where the civil war is already chaotic, it will be a complete mess. If things go wrong, not only the lord but also himself could be thrown into the brain prison.

Seopil chose to reduce rather than expand in this operation. He thought it was right to achieve maximum effect with minimum personnel. In fact, that way, the aftermath of all the incidents would be neater.

On the other hand, Lee Cheon-sang and Yang Baek-ho chose expansion without hesitation.

“My lord, why didn’t you tell me?”

“I didn’t know that long ago either. Of course, even if I had known in advance, I wouldn’t have told you.”

Lee Cheon-sang said calmly.

“There are countless people who are at stake in this case. The West Army must have brought every possible means at their disposal, and if we include the foreign forces in the mix, won’t things become too complicated?”

“… … ?!”

“The West Army will do its best in its own way, and we will do our best in our own way. Even if there is a gap in the operation, if there are people who can fill it, things will be much easier.”

Lee Cheon-sang’s eyes lit up.

“The one who draws this work is Seo Gun-gun. Don’t forget that. We are just adding a few brushes, and we must make sure to finish it.”

A look of excitement came over Seo-pil’s face.

A master who brings up things that one would not have thought of without being shy, but rather instills confidence.

There is no one like this. Not to mention Heo Seong-gwan, it is doubtful whether even the leaders of the time could have displayed such tolerance.

“I will make sure this goes smoothly.”

“Cheer up.”

That was when.

The gate to the Hwanheewon opened, and numerous miners came in.

“Open!”

The person who took the lead was Yang Geon.

“Long time no see, Cheonsang?”

Lee Cheon-sang nodded.

“It’s been a while.”

“Hey, you’re still stiff? It’s been a while since I’ve seen you, and you’re not even smiling.”

He grumbled and pouted, then ran over to Lee Cheon-sang and hugged him tightly.

Lee Cheon-sang was taken aback by Yang Geon’s unexpected behavior. Although he was close with Yang Geon, he had never shown this kind of behavior before.

Yang Baek-ho said calmly.

“Watch your words. It’s twenty-two horse races now.”

“Huh! What? When did you get promoted like that?”

He must know about the treatment he is receiving from the Seventy-Two Horsemen, but he says this. It shows that he trusts Icheonsang as much as he is happy and glad to see him.

“Your skills have improved.”

“The new magic is taking hold of my body. Isn’t it all thanks to you?”

Yang Geon’s face, which had been smiling brightly, gradually became quiet.

“Thank you for your hard work.”

“okay.”

“… … At times like this, ‘You’ve worked hard too, friend!’

“I’ll hug you once while you’re at it, Inma.”

At that moment, Joo Yeon-gyo grabbed Yang Geon by the nape of his neck.

“Come out.”

“Ahh! This woman?”

Joo Yeon-gyo, who had pushed Yang Geon aside, also hugged Lee Cheon-sang.

“It’s been a while, Your Majesty.”

It was a series of truly incomprehensible actions. Somehow, thinking that he knew what people meant by awkwardness, Lee Cheon-sang slightly pulled away from Joo Yeon-gyo.

“I am not a footnote.”

“I know. But still, it was just a footnote until I left.”

She looked around, smiling wryly.

“It’s been a while.”

She was from Hwanheewon. It must have been a new experience.

After that, there were many familiar faces. The first group leader, Heo Pil, Hong San who carried Heo Pil, the third group leader, Dan Liu, and many other yakshas.

Lee Cheon-sang, who was looking around at them, looked at Heo Pil.

“Are you feeling okay?”

Heo Pil chuckled.

“When did you get injured? Are you having fun without me?”

“I’ve never fought for fun.”

“I guess so.”

Heo Pil whetted his appetite.

“Just wait. It will soon lead to civil war.”

“I see.”

“Yes. I plan to open everything then.”

It was a statement that he would reveal his hidden strength.

Lee Cheon-sang nodded. The power of Heo Pil, which was now at its peak, was different from before. The density of the hidden inner power was incredible.

It seemed that if I could completely make that internal energy my own, I would be able to reach the highest level faster than anyone else.

“You have a fun life.”

Hongsan’s face, with his arms crossed, was brighter than expected. The expression he had on his face before they parted ways was nowhere to be seen. It seemed like he had found peace of mind while staying at the command center.

“I used to be a horseman too. I think I’ll go back in now.”

“Do whatever you want.”

“If you come by later, buy me a drink.”

“Okay.”

Looking at them, Seopil felt a surge of excitement.

Although he was the most indifferent and callous lord of all, there were many people who wanted to see him and followed him.

It wasn’t that you could become close to someone by being emotionally sympathetic and friendly. Even if you were as blunt as Lee Cheon-sang, if you showed your ability and sense of responsibility, people would follow you.

Seopil saw it. The sight of Lee Cheon-sang growing much bigger than he is now.

I could sense that he could become a powerful figure who could move countless people with just a point of his finger.

“Given the circumstances, it would be better to resolve the regret later.”

Seo-pil nodded at Yang Baek-ho’s words.

“The commander is right.”

“okay.”

Lee Cheon-sang slowly relaxed his shoulders.

“Now let’s go to the military department.”