Chronicles of the Demon Faction - Chapter 913



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Side story 263. Devouring desire (7)

“……I see.”

Baek So-dam’s eyes deepened.

“If so, how far did you track it?”

Yeo So-hong answered politely.

“This is the original story group.”

The Jeonwondan’s job was to transport food ingredients, clothing, fabrics, tables, chairs, and other daily necessities brought in from outside. Geumbokdan also received clothing from Jeonwondan and made clothes with the precious fabrics received together.

“Did it get disconnected?”

“Yes.”

“Are you saying that the rumor wasn’t spread by the entire unit?”

“After investigating, it turned out that it wasn’t true. On the contrary, he seemed confused. However, it didn’t seem like he had been attacked by sorcery or magic.”

“They might send an assassin to deal with that person, even if it’s late.”

“I left a few guards at Hwanheewon. We can stop it before it happens, or we can follow it.”

It was a flawless measure. Baek So-dam nodded.

“If the traces have been lost, then the source of the rumor is definitely the Jeonwon Unit… … If it’s not a rumor spread intentionally by people belonging to the Jeonwon Unit, then there’s a very high possibility that someone was involved.”

“I think so too.”

“If only someone had actually intervened.”

Baek So-dam frowned.

“There must be someone who knows the extent of the repercussions of this incident, so they must have taken care of the aftermath.”

“Does that mean that tracking down the culprit is pointless?”

“At least it’s meaningless to you or me. There’s nothing we can do.”

“Then we must do what we can.”

Baek So-dam smiled.

Certainly, the disciple was smart. After receiving the title of Wonju, his original talents seemed to blossom little by little.

“Okay, what can we do?”

“There is nothing that can be done externally. However, there are some things that can be done behind the scenes.”

Yeo So-hong, who had been lost in thought for a moment, opened her eyes and sparkled.

“If we can’t figure out who did this right now, then there’s no way to stop Elder Baekgol from being in immediate danger. I don’t feel good about dismissing it as just a rumor.”

“yes.”

“That doesn’t mean I can tell Elder Baekgol to stop investigating the intelligence agency for a while. It might seem like he’s conscious of the rumors, and given his personality, Elder Baekgol wouldn’t stop something he’s started doing halfway through.”

If it were another matter, he would be able to be quite flexible. Baekgolshinma is a wise man and he is not the type of person to waste his wisdom.

But this time, it’s different.

The downfall of General Heo Seong-gwan was like a signal that the new religion was about to change in earnest. Moreover, if someone who was given the authority to inspect the inside stopped doing something, it would be a blow to his authority.

As a White Bone God, it means that even if he wants to stop, he cannot. Not for himself, but for the sake of the new religion.

“If you’ve calculated and done things this far, then you’re a truly amazing person.”

The two people already thought that this rumor was something that happened behind the scenes. It didn’t matter if it wasn’t. If it turned out to be a misjudgment later, they would just sigh, but if this was true, the White Bone God Demon would collapse. It was something that could not be easily overlooked.

“If personal persuasion and background investigation are impossible, the best we can do is… … .”

A dangerous light appeared on Yeo So-hong’s face.

“I guess we should put firecrackers on the military headquarters.”

* * *

“Hmm.”

Even though I did hear it, we are not close enough to meet and laugh pleasantly.

Baekheon, leaning against the railing and holding his glass in a crooked posture, opened his mouth.

“Why did you bring your luggage with you today?”

Seo-pil, who had been sitting politely, bowed his head without saying a word.

Lee Cheon-sang said calmly.

“Thank you for your hard work on this military general dismissal issue.”

“Oh?”

Baekheon chuckled.

“Did you come all the way here just to say thank you?”

“How could that be?”

“Somehow, your speaking skills seem to have changed a lot from before. You seem quite human.”

“We are always trying to fill in the gaps.”

Baekheon’s eyes deepened.

‘This guy is up to something.’

Although his attitude and atmosphere are not humble, he is definitely careful about his tone of voice.

To Baekheon, who placed considerable importance on outward appearance, this was considered a considerable amount of sincerity.

Baekheon, who had finished his glass in a cool manner, placed his empty glass on the table. Then Seopil got up and politely pushed the glass away.

“I guess the thank you is enough. He was not a very desirable person to me anyway. It was annoying how he would always try to get closer to me to give me hints.”

“It seems that Elder Silk wasn’t the only one who viewed him negatively.”

“Of course. A dozen years ago, before the change of power, he was not even a mid-level manager in the military. He caught the eye of the cult leader at the time and was promoted very quickly, but now he wants to sit on the heads of the demon lords who have been loyal to him for decades. Who would like that?”

Lee Cheon-sang nodded.

“It wouldn’t be so unfair if someone who didn’t fit in lived a life of tyranny for ten years.”

“You must be going crazy from the injustice. I thought I would live my whole life wielding that wonderful power, but who would have thought that the demon lords would rise up in a group and push me out? Of course… … .”

The corners of Baekheon’s mouth went up.

“You were at the center of it all.”

“It wasn’t me, it was the former Hwanheewonju.”

“It’s because of you that Baek So-dam decided to do that.”

If we start arguing like that, it would take us all the way back to the time of the first Heavenly Horse.

“Well, that’s fine. In any case, everyone did it for the good of others and the results were good, so there’s nothing more to say. What’s more, isn’t that Baekgol, who used to grind his teeth at the military commander, determined to destroy them?”

Baekheon picked up the glass again.

“It will end well.”

“I wonder if that’s true.”

It was a meaningful statement. Baekheon glanced at Lee Cheon-sang.

“Why? Is something else happening?”

Lee Cheon-sang, who had been quietly watching Baek Heon, emptied his glass.

Baekheon snorted.

“It seems right that I came here because I had something to be sorry about, but I still lack the small courtesy. At least turn your head and drink.”

“I have a question for you.”

“Listen carefully until the adult finishes speaking, okay?”

“How much would you need to be satisfied, Elder?”

It was a dangerous story right away.

A few drops of alcohol splashed out of the glass Baek-heon was holding. The magic that he had raised to warm it up a little had splashed out without warning in response to Lee Cheon-sang’s question.

“Is the time for me to come out in that posture already over?”

“… … .”

“Okay, I admit it.”

Baekheon put down his glass again.

“You’ve already joined the stallion club. I can’t kill you so easily. Not just you, but all the guys in the stallion club. You’ve proven your abilities.”

Lee Cheon-sang’s eyes sparkled. The topic of the horse race came up from an unexpected place.

“But, if you keep provoking me like this, it’s difficult. I’m quite a political person, but I haven’t forgotten the hot-bloodedness of my youth. No wonder my nickname is ‘Gwang-hyeol (狂血)’.”

Baekheon’s face gradually became colder.

“So, think carefully about what you say next time. I might get so angry that I blow your head off.”

“I said those words after careful consideration.”

“Do you really want to see blood?”

“Just like when you came to remove the Heoseonggwan, if you just persevere as much as an ordinary person, you will be able to get your hands on the sweet fruit.”

Baekheon openly showed his displeasure.

“I am a greedy person. But know this. The moment my expectations of you drop even a little, that is when my patience for greed will turn into murderous intent toward you.”

It meant to stop talking nonsense and get to the point.

But Lee Cheon-sang’s question remained the same.

“So what I’m saying is, Elder, where does your greed and desire end?”

“… … .”

“Do you want to put everyone under your feet except the leader?”

“You’re good at saying dangerous things.”

“Once I know that, I can make a suggestion to you, Elder.”

“proposal?”

There was a glimmer of life on Baekheon’s face.

“How dare you say something so presumptuous as to suggest something to the Demon King on the topic of horse riding?”

“I told you that the key to the lock that leads to the main topic is in your hands. But why do you keep shaking the lock without taking out the key?”

“Yes, really. It’s clear that you came today because you wanted to die.”

“If I had come here because I wanted to die, I would have cursed at you at least once.”

Hwaaaaak!

A terrifying murderous aura emanated from Baekheon’s body. Lee Cheon-sang accepted the murderous aura with an indifferent face.

Seopil was inwardly very surprised.

‘Was the Lord having this kind of conversation with the mad blood demon?’

If you knew the notoriety of the mad blood demon, if you knew his greed, these were words you wouldn’t dare say. In fact, Seo-pil was also nervous inside.

But the strange thing was that Baekheon only made threats and did not actually do anything.

‘If you were going to use your hand, you would have used it long ago. But the fact that you only threaten means that you recognize the value of your lord.’

Seo-pil inwardly stuck out his tongue.

‘I thought I was risking my life, but you are worse than me.’

How long did this silent standoff continue?

“What is a devil?”

It was a sudden remark. His voice did not hide his anger, but it did not seem like he would be angry any time soon.

“It’s a desire for the devil. Unlike other demon lords, I only desire pure magic. However, I have no intention of reaching the absolute limit.”

It means that there is no end to desire. However, it is said that there is no absolute limit, that is, no interest in the position of the leader.

Even the best of Baekheon in the world would find it difficult to speak openly about this. That is why I am speaking indirectly like this.

Lee Cheon-sang knew that Baek-heon had unlocked the lock.

So, it’s time to hand them over, one by one, to see what’s inside.

“There probably aren’t many elders with any personal power.”

“Not much? Nonsense. There isn’t any at all.”

“Yes, officially at least.”

In fact, even Baekheon had masters that the leaders didn’t know about. Since the twelve zodiac signs were connected to him, the other demon lords would also have quite a few people under their command, although there would be some deviations.

“It is natural that each individual Demon King does not have an official unit attached to him. It could easily become the seed of rebellion, and there has actually been such a history.”

“So what are you trying to say?”

“I plan to turn that past back into just a painful past.”

“what?”

Lee Cheon-sang looked at Seo-pil.

Seo-pil opened his mouth.

“You can’t leave everything up to one person, but if you can at least share the authority between two people, it’ll look good for the superiors and it won’t look bad for the subordinates either.”

“What the hell are you talking about?”

“It’s the Seventy-Two Horses.”

“……what?”

“Please help us establish the Seventy-Two Horsemen as an official organization called the Shinjangbu (God Generals’ Division).”

Baekheon’s eyes sparkled.

“Do you even realize how crazy what you just said is?”

“If you help me.”

Lee Cheon-sang split the glass in two.

“This man and I will fight with our lives at stake to give you one of the two powers to issue formal orders to the kidney department.”