Disciple of the Celestial Demon - Chapter 197



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Episode 197. Flashback (2)

In front of my eyes, Sowolhyeon was looking down at me, illuminated by the dim moonlight.

Cheon Myeong-myeong thought that he would not respond for quite some time, but he was very happy to see him appear in front of him like this.

“Thank you for answering my call.”

“…….”

Even in response to the words of thanks, So Wol-hyeon had an expressionless face and did not respond at all.

But doesn’t the fact that he appeared in front of you like this mean that he has decided to talk to you?

Judging from the time it took him to respond, it seemed like he had been thinking about it until the very end, but he eventually decided to answer.

“I guess I should say you were lucky… You managed to survive that situation.”

“That’s right. I’m also amazed that I’m alive right now.”

“I guess that means your time has not yet come. It seems like you still have work to do here.”

Things to do. As I said, I haven’t achieved all my goals yet.

Of course, I didn’t think I survived because of that obsession, but after surviving a near-death experience, I developed a stronger feeling that I couldn’t die until I achieved my goal.

“Do you remember the man in the raccoon mask?”

“Yeah, I remember.”

“When I lost consciousness, did he possibly treat my wounds?”

If it was So Wol-hyeon, he might have seen what happened afterwards.

Because even when I sleep, it doesn’t seem like my soul is sleeping as well.

Likewise, even though they had lost consciousness, the spirits of Sowolhyun and Cheonma were likely watching the situation outside.

“I don’t know.”

“……?”

“I don’t remember that time either. I lost consciousness almost at the same time you did.”

Cheon Myeong-myeong couldn’t help but be puzzled by that answer.

Even if one is unconscious, isn’t it true that the consciousness of the souls remains intact?

At that very moment, moonlight began to gather nearby, and before long, Seodaemun also took shape and appeared.

“That’s probably because your body was in such critical condition.”

“…….”

“We knew that if you died, we would die too. But it seems that we were the ones to lose consciousness first.”

The souls of the heavenly horses were no different from parasites living on Cheon Myeong-myeong’s body.

So, it was only natural that they would die if there was no host to provide them with nutrients.

However, this is the first time I have learned that the souls’ consciousness disappears first when the host’s body is in danger.

As Cheon Myeong-Myeong regained his vitality, the souls also seemed to gradually regain consciousness.

“I’m glad to be alive.”

“…….”

“I have no regrets about dying, but I still wanted you to survive.”

Even as he lost consciousness, that was the only thing Seodaemun wished for.

But the last thing I saw before losing consciousness was a situation where there was no way Cheon Myeong-myeong could survive.

And yet, he is standing right in front of me, unharmed.

Looking at that sight, Seodaemun felt as if a miracle had occurred.

“There is no way my disciple would die.”

At that moment, a familiar voice and the figure of Kumado appeared nearby.

“I took it for granted that you wouldn’t die.”

“…….”

“But I hope you’ll refrain from doing things that make your heart flutter in the future. As you get older, your heart starts to flutter even at small things.”

Although he was speaking as if nothing had happened, Gumado was also worried about Cheon Myeong-myeong.

The faces of the teachers I thought I would never see again.

Although it had been a very short while since he had seen them, Cheon Myeong-myeong felt glad to see his masters again after overcoming his near-death experience, as if it had been years since he had seen them.

“I’m sorry for worrying you.”

Cheon Myeong-myeong said that and glanced around.

Seodaemun, Guma Island, and even Sowolhyeon were materialized and came out.

But the figure of one invisible person.

Jincheonha was still not showing up.

“…….”

Since the fight with Sowolhyeon, Jincheonha has never shown himself again.

At first, I was worried that Jincheonha might have died, but after listening to Seodaemun, I realized that they would not die because of that.

So, Jincheon-ha is saying that he doesn’t come out because he doesn’t want to… …. Thinking that he would never be able to see Jincheon-ha again, Cheon Myeong-myeong’s expression became a little gloomy.

“…Is it possible that Master Jincheonha is not coming out?”

“That guy? He can’t come out because he’s sold out.”

“Are you saying that I am being sold?”

At that question, Kumado winked.

Wherever his gaze went, there was So Wol-hyeon, and only then did Cheon Myeong-myeong realize why Jin Cheon-ha was not showing up at the moment.

“How can I get out after being defeated so badly?”

“…….”

“Even I wouldn’t be able to get out. I know. I would want to hide in a mouse hole.”

“Senior, no matter what, it’s not right to say something like that…….”

“Why? I’m just telling the truth.”

Despite Seodaemun’s persuasion, Gumado continued to spread bad rumors about Jincheonha.

“As expected, you’re a kid with a body but a thousand horses inside, kid.”

“Seo, senior.”

“That’s right. You’ve probably been living your life feeling great up until now. This is probably the first time you’ve been defeated so helplessly.”

“…….”

“Now the little one has finally realized how cruel the world is. Leave him alone. He will eventually come out on his own.”

At that moment, moonlight gathered nearby again and flashed brilliantly.

The beam of light was aimed straight at Kumado, who quickly reacted and blocked the kick flying towards his face with both arms.

“What did you just say, kid?”

Jincheonha was asking Gumado that question while grumbling.

Kumado slowly lowered both arms he had raised and looked at Jincheonha with a smile, unlike before.

“Are you just getting out now?”

“……?”

“I apologize for speaking carelessly.”

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Kumado surprisingly apologized immediately.

Seeing that, Jincheon could tell that Gumado had deliberately badmouthed him in order to get him to leave.

“Wouldn’t that have been enough?”

“…….”

“My dear disciple also wants to see his master. Be a man and let it out. I don’t think he’s such a bad guy.”

At those words, Jincheonha’s gaze briefly turned to Sowolhyeon.

Although I still couldn’t say that I had good feelings toward So Wol-hyeon, I knew that he had helped Cheon Myeong-myeong.

As a teacher of a thousand names, I must express my gratitude for that part.

Jincheon looked at me with a displeased expression, then muttered in a low voice.

“…Thank you for helping my disciple.”

“I think even a mosquito’s wing flap would be bigger than that.”

A voice from Kumadou interrupts the conversation.

Finally, Jincheon clenched his fists and shouted loudly.

“Thank you! But that doesn’t mean I forgive you!”

“…….”

“Next time we fight, I will never lose. Until then, wash your throat clean and wait!”

This tone was closer to picking a fight than reconciliation.

But So Wol-hyeon answered calmly, as if she didn’t really care.

“i get it.”

It’s a good thing Sowol-hyeon is an adult. Seodaemun and Gumado thought to themselves as they watched this.

However, Jincheon turned his head with a calm expression, as if he had no intention of picking a fight like before.

“…It’s been a while. Myung-myeong.”

“…….”

“Actually, I tried to come out several times when you called me……. I guess I should say I wasn’t mentally prepared yet……. Sorry.”

After mumbling and mumbling, Jincheon finally apologized to Cheon Myeong-myeong.

No matter what excuses he makes, the fact that he avoided his destiny cannot be denied.

As if he felt ashamed for causing worry to his disciple as a teacher, Jincheon-ha could not even properly meet Cheon Myeong-myeong’s eyes.

“That’s fortunate.”

“……?”

“I hope you are safe.”

Cheon Myeong-myeong simply responded to Jin Cheon-ha’s apology.

As if he thought it was really unexpected, Jincheon looked at Cheon Myeongmyeong blankly with surprised eyes, then smiled and said.

“you also.”

“…….”

“I was very worried.”

When Cheon Myeong-myeong was on the brink of death, Jin Cheon-ha wanted to go outside at that moment.

But as I lost consciousness, I ended up not being able to meet Cheon Myeong-myeong, and at that moment, I felt extremely regretful that I had to break up with Cheon Myeong-myeong like that because of my stubbornness.

But, the meeting with the disciple was a stroke of luck.

Jincheon could barely smile at the fact that it was not the last time he met Cheon Myeong-myeong.

Swish-.

At that time, Cheon Myeong-myeong’s gaze turned to So Wol-hyeon.

As it turned out, I had a chance to meet my teachers again, but that wasn’t the reason I came here in the first place.

Cheon Myeong-myeong quietly approached So Wol-hyeon and asked her what her original purpose was.

“I would like to hear more about that time.”

“…….”

“Are you okay?”

At that question, So Wol-hyeon’s gaze turned to the Cheonmas.

As if he realized the meaning of that gaze, Jincheonha snorted first and spoke.

“Okay. We’re going to be a nuisance, so let’s just leave.”

“No, you guys listen too.”

“……?”

“Even if I disappear from here, they’ll still eavesdrop on my conversation. In that case, it’s better to hear it in person.”

“No, who was talking in secret…….”

At that moment, Seodaemun blocked Jincheonha’s path with his hand.

“Thank you. Then let us hear your story.”

“…….”

“Senior.”

“…okay.”

Jincheonha also had no intention of picking a fight. And in fact, even if Sowolhyun had disappeared as she had said, she would have secretly overheard the conversation.

Because I was curious as to why he became a traitor.

When Jincheon-ha answered obediently, Seodaemun finally lowered his arms.

Swish-.

Soon, So Wol-hyeon’s gaze turned to Cheon Myeong-myeong again.

“Yeah, what did you say you were curious about?”

“The person I know was a younger sibling who followed his older brother very closely. He even said that his dream was to help his older brother.”

“…….”

“Why did those two people have a falling out? What caused their relationship to break up? Could you tell me?”

The brothers were very close. I thought there must have been some reason why their relationship had become strained.

In response to Cheon Myeong-myeong’s question, So Wol-hyeon remained silent for a moment, slowly recalling her past memories.

After a while, So Wol-hyeon opened her mouth in a calm voice.

“Just like you said, my brother and I were on good terms. No… I still respect my brother even now.”

“……?”

“I also do not know what separated our brothers.”

Cheon Myeong-myeong couldn’t help but be puzzled by those words.

Even So Wol-hyeon, the person involved, doesn’t know what caused the separation between the two. Then who on earth knows?

After a while, So Wol-hyeon opened her mouth again in a quiet voice.

“I don’t know where to start.”

“…….”

“…Okay, I’ll start talking from then.”

On the day when the establishment of Cheonmasingyo was officially announced and the coronation ceremony of the cult leader took place, Sowolhyun began to speak from memories from a few days before.

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