Constituent contract - Chapter 530



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Episode 530: The Hidden Spider

“What’s with that laughter? Are you pretending not to be scared? Why, what kind of lie are you trying to tell this time?”

Changmu got angry and said as Yongjin started to snort.

Yongjin laughed and gave Changmu a thumbs up.

“You are truly brave. You even saw through my heart. You are truly amazing.”

“Haha. Of course. Blame your luck for meeting me. There’s no one in this world who can fool me.”

Changmu spoke smugly, as if he didn’t understand Yongjin’s true intentions.

Others looked at Changmu with strange expressions. Some tried to say something, but ended up saying nothing. Instead, they pretended not to be close to Changmu and kept their distance, looking up at the distant sky.

“Changmu, stop now. Do you need any help, Young Master?”

The woman asked Yongjin.

The woman, who was initially wary, realized that Yongjin had a different temperament just from a few words he said.

Although he was clearly weak and badly injured, his speech and actions were strangely natural and he did not seem to be on guard. In particular, his eyes were frighteningly calm.

They could have easily killed Yongjin. However, Yongjin surprisingly laughed without any fear or anxiety. It was not the kind of momentum that a normal person would have.

The woman who thought he was extraordinary became curious about Yongjin. She thought that if she helped him, it might lead to a good relationship.

“Yes, I need help. I’m lost and don’t know where I am. If you can tell me where the nearest castle is, I’ll pay you handsomely.”

Yongjin said, waving both hands.

“Damn, what do you think of us, the Mokseol Mercenaries? Do you think we’re people who expect something in return and do favors? Are you getting all cocky because you have a little extra money or something?”

As soon as Yongjin finished speaking, Changmu became angry like fire.

Other people’s expressions also began to turn cold, as if their pride had been hurt.

“I think you misunderstood. We are mercenaries, but we have our own pride. What you just said, Master, is a bit off.”

The woman said coldly.

“I’m sorry. I don’t know how to read faces, so I guess you misunderstood. Please don’t be too offended.”

Yongjin said with a laugh.

I was definitely mistaken. I was a little surprised because I never thought there would be such an honest group in the world of practice where all kinds of infighting were going on.

When Yongjin said this, everyone’s expressions immediately relaxed. Even the female leader seemed relieved and spoke with a smile.

“Let me introduce myself. My name is Mokseol.”

Yongjin was taken aback when the woman said her name and extended her hand. Handshakes were a courtesy only observed between men.

But the woman had already reached out her hand, and he couldn’t continue to feel embarrassed and hesitant, so he boldly took her hand.

Yongjin lightly grabbed the front of the woman’s fingers, as if brushing them lightly. This was the way nobles shook hands with women.

Yongjin did this not to show off how noble he was, but because he was afraid that if he held all the women’s hands, it could easily lead to misunderstandings.

“My name is Yongjin.”

Yongjin hesitated for a moment and then revealed his real name.

“Yongjin? I think I’ve heard it somewhere….”

Mokseol blinked and tilted his head slightly.

“Because the name is so common, there are many people with the same name.”

Yongjin said with a smile.

“Well, most practitioners prefer names that can discourage their opponents.”

Mokseol said with a smile.

Although they only exchanged a few words, Yongjin immediately recognized that Mokseol had the demeanor of a leader. She did not speak pretentiously. Although she was a woman, she was indeed a leader.

The name of the Mokseol Mercenary Group was probably named after her.

“I guess my mother wanted her son to become an ordinary person.”

Yongjin smiled faintly as he spoke, but there was sadness deep in his eyes.

The words written on the jade tablet came to mind. Yongsogucheon, Osihongjin, Pyeonganheurak, Yeongsaebulbun.

These two phrases, with the front line full of passion and the back line full of affection, contained the wishes of my parents.

How would the parents feel when their son is taken away half-dead, with his spirit, blood, and bones taken away shortly after he was born?

Just thinking about it made Yongjin’s heart ache as if it had been cut by a knife. Even after so many years, he still didn’t know if his biological parents were still alive.

“Haha, the name Yongjin is pretty ordinary. Compared to my name, which means to practice martial arts, it lacks any spirit.”

Changmu’s voice brought Yongjin back to reality. Changmu raised his head and puffed out his chest proudly as if he had defeated Yongjin.

“Well, I think if you change the character ‘?’ to ‘?’, your name will sound more fierce.”

Another mercenary opened his mouth.

“You think it would be more fierce if I use Changrang (??)? Where on earth is it?”

Changmu, who had been muttering in a low voice, realized that he had been teased and immediately ran towards the man.

“What’s wrong? Cockroaches are definitely more aggressive.”

The man laughed loudly and quickly dodged the window and dodged into the crowd.

“Everyone, stop it. What is this? I’m afraid people will laugh at me.”

Mokseol’s expression darkened and he spoke coldly.

Changmu and the man immediately became silent and closed their mouths. Mokseol was an object of awe to them.

“I’m sorry. I made you look bad.”

Mokseol said as if he was embarrassed.

Yongjin shook his head.

“You don’t have to apologize, Lady Mokseol. We’re all close, so if you have something to say, just say it. That’s just how men are.”

Changmu, who had been on guard all along, started to like Yongjin, who was like a parasitic older brother, more and more when he saw that Yongjin unexpectedly stood on their side and spoke.

“If we just stand here, the sun will set. Hurry up and pitch the tent. Today is a rare relaxing day, so everyone should get some rest.”

The shepherd shouted at the people.

Then people started to move busily, taking out tents and stakes from the space ring.

“Brother Yong, this is a wasteland with no people for hundreds of thousands of miles in all directions. Even if I tell you the direction, there are high mountains and large rivers blocking your way, so you’ll easily get lost.

“Why don’t you stay with us until we complete our mission? It will be more convenient if we take you to Cheongju Castle.”

The shepherd said.

“Cheongju? Is this by any chance the border of Cheongju?”

Yongjin said in surprise.

“Yes. This is the border of Cheongju. If you drive southwest for about ten days, you will reach the border of Sukju.”

The shepherd said.

Yongjin cursed Eunmu-sang inwardly. Because of that son of a bitch, Yongjin was chased from Sukju to Cheongju.

“May I ask what your mission is? If it’s inconvenient to talk about, I’ll wait here.”

Yongjin said.

“No. We came here to kill the Innate Demon Beast. We received a mission from the Mercenary Association because there was someone who wanted to buy the Demon Beast’s fresh crystal core at a high price.”

The shepherd said.

“Is it a congenital condition?”

Yongjin couldn’t help but be surprised.

“Yes. It is the innate realm, but it is only in its early stages. Coincidentally, a year ago, we discovered a demonic beast that had entered the innate realm in the early stages. At that time, we were unable to touch it because our skills were lacking.

However, someone had put a high price on the Mercenary Guild for the Demon’s crystal core, and since our skills had also improved significantly, we decided to capture the Demon this time.”

Mokseol said with a smile.

Only then did Yongjin understand the traces of people left by the lakeside. Perhaps they were traces of a mercenary group that had come and stationed there before.

“This small lake is a safe zone at the end of the power range of the two Heavenly Demons.

“The other demons cannot stay here because of the pressure, so it is best to set up a base here. We should also rest here and prepare to hunt the demons.”

Mokseol explained.

“Could it be that the demon trying to kill me is one of the two demons?”

Yongjin asked.

“Yes. I will capture one of the innate demons called the lurking spider. It will probably be a tough fight.”

Mokseol said with a worried look.

“The crystal core of the burrowing spider is a rare dark attribute, and is the main ingredient for refining the Nine-Turning Path Heart Elixir. The reason why a fresh crystal core is needed is because after the main body dies, it loses its activity and turns into waste after only three months. I guess your employer is a refiner.”

Yongjin muttered.

“Do you know about the podium?”

Mokseol looked at Yongjin with surprised eyes.

“A little.”

Yongjin said with a smile.

“But wouldn’t it be dangerous to deal with ambush spiders?”

“It’s dangerous, but I’ve received a lot of help, so I’m going to catch the burrowing spider to repay the favor. He said he really needs the crystal core, so I have to repay the favor with it.”

Mokseol said with a serious expression.

“Who are you to risk your life like this?”

Yongjin asked curiously.

“This crystal core is something that the youngest head of the Mok family, Mokyeon, needs. So, you must obtain it.”

Mokseol said with a sigh.

“Silence?”

Yongjin was surprised.

“Silence… Could it be Silence…?”

Yongjin said with an expression of disbelief.

“What are you thinking? It’s not like that.”

Mokseol said, feeling embarrassed.

“When our Mokseol Mercenary Corps was first founded, it was weak and was oppressed by other forces.

Because of that, our mercenary group collapsed, but they still tried to wipe us out.

At that time, the Mok family warned them not to touch us for three years. If the Mok family had not stepped in, we would have all died long ago without even having a chance to grow.

We owe the Mok family a favor, but the Mok family is so strong that we have never had a chance to repay them. Fortunately, however, this time, the Mok family urgently needed the crystal core of the lurking spider and asked the mercenary union for it, so we have a chance to repay the favor.

So, no matter what, we must obtain the crystal nucleus of the burrowing spider.”

Mokseol said with a determined face.

When Yongjin learned that the Righteous Mokseol Mercenary Corps owed the Muk family a debt of gratitude and had no way of repaying it, he felt a sense of respect for them.

It was dangerous because the burrowing spiders were very strong. But they ran without hesitation.

In a world of mutual deception and deception, there were few people like this.