Disciple of the Celestial Demon - Chapter 201



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Episode 201. Flashback (6)

The surroundings were quiet.

Cheon Myeong-Myeong and Cheon Ma were holding their breath and looking at one person.

As if a storyteller had set up a table, everyone soon gathered around So Wol-hyeon, and in fact, So Wol-hyeon’s story was so interesting that it was hard to feel the passage of time.

“…….”

At that moment, So Wol-hyeon suddenly became silent.

I had been listening intently to the story until then, but then suddenly the story stopped, which was frustrating for the listener.

Moreover, since the part where it was cut off was quite urgent and important, the longer the silence was, the more curious I became about how it would end.

“…So what happened? Why did the person suddenly stop talking?”

Finally, unable to contain his curiosity, Jincheonha asked.

At first, he acted as if he wasn’t interested in the story, but now he was listening to Sowolhyun’s story the most attentively among them.

“…How much did I say?”

“You said the battle started in earnest. What happened after that?”

“Oh, there you are.”

Generally speaking, it seemed impossible to survive that fight.

But wouldn’t it be possible for So Wol-hyeon to survive against a hundred people?

Since there was a slight possibility of that happening, everyone waited for So Wol-hyeon’s story without predicting the outcome.

“To sum it up, I died in that fight.”

“ah…….”

When So Wol-hyeon told the ending, sighs came out of everyone’s mouths.

I thought that maybe he could have survived the fight, but it seems that even So Wol-hyeon would have been a burden to face a hundred Demonic Realm masters.

In the end, it seemed that So Wol-hyeon met her end there without being able to meet her brother and confirm the truth.

“Probably more than half of them were taken with me.”

“…….”

“If the condition had been better, I might have killed more. At that time, I hadn’t slept properly for several days.”

So Wol-hyeon was quite exhausted from caring for the wounded day and night.

Even though he had a brief nap in the carriage, it would not be enough to completely recover from the fatigue of several days.

In that state, he defeated a hundred demon masters and killed more than half of them. In fact, that alone was an incredible feat.

“In the end, we were unable to confirm what the truth was.”

“Yes, but I guess you could kind of predict it.”

“…….”

“Didn’t you say that history books record me as a traitor?”

Seodaemun couldn’t easily answer that question.

Traitor. The fact that it is recorded in history books must mean one thing.

When Seodaemun couldn’t answer right away, Sowolhyun opened her mouth with a bitter smile.

“When I heard that, I knew. It was you who really tried to kill me then.”

“…….”

“If that were not the case, wouldn’t the history books have recorded it differently?”

It’s not certain, but it certainly seems likely.

Of course, we don’t know who wrote the history books and how they were written at that time, but if he was a cult leader, he would have been able to fully participate in the history books.

If I had thought that it was the unjust death of my precious younger brother, I would not have left the history book like that.

On the contrary, leaving it as is without any modifications could not help but lead to the idea that So Il-hyeon was involved in So Wol-hyeon’s death.

“Of course, that might not be the case.”

“…….”

“Sometimes ignorance is bliss.”

At first, he had a strong desire to somehow survive the fight and confirm the truth with So Il-hyeon, but as he killed more and more enemies, a part of So Il-hyeon’s heart began to grow in fear.

What if I ask So Il-hyun the truth and he doesn’t give me the answer I want?

If the person who tried to frame him as a traitor and kill him was really his brother… … At that moment, So Wol-hyeon felt like she was going to completely collapse.

“No way… You died on purpose in that fight?”

Jincheon seemed to have noticed something in Sowolhyun’s tone of voice.

To that question, So Wol-hyeon answered with a sad smile.

“I didn’t die on purpose. I fought until the end, and in the end I lost.”

“…….”

“But I can’t say that I fought with all my might.”

Fear arose in a corner of his heart. That feeling complicated So Wol-hyeon’s mind, and eventually caused him to inflict a fatal wound on the enemy.

If I had a firm belief in So Il-Hyeon, I would have been able to focus entirely on the fight.

The sin of doubting my brother. Now that I think about it, I think that’s why I died.

“I regret it now. If I had trusted my brother and fought back then, I might not have died.”

“…….”

“Even if an unexpected answer came out of my brother’s mouth, I would have been able to confirm the truth. At least I wouldn’t have been the one to cause a rift in our brotherly love.”

From the moment he began to doubt his brother, their relationship was basically a mess.

I felt sorry and regretful about it.

If I had the courage to listen to the answer, I could have at least resolved my anger and misunderstanding… … . Now, I could do nothing.

Swish-.

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

“But you were different.”

“…….”

“You said you didn’t want to regret it even when your life was at risk. Yes, you made a different choice than me.”

When Cheon Myeong-myeong fought with Hwi-myeong, that situation felt like So Wol-hyeon was seeing her past.

Of course, if you look at it strictly, you could say that they were different, but couldn’t you say that they were both at a crossroads and had to make a choice?

At that moment, So Wol-hyeon made a choice that she would regret, and Cheon Myeong-myeong made a choice that she would not regret.

“…So you helped me?”

“Yeah, maybe it’s a reflection of me back then in your appearance.”

“…….”

“I lost my brother, but I hope I don’t lose you… I wanted to relieve my regret in that way.”

Cheon Myeong-myeong had always wondered why So Wol-hyeon suddenly helped him in that situation.

But after hearing about So Wol-hyeon’s past, I was able to understand him to some extent.

Was it because he wanted to choose a different side while projecting his own past? That much could be seen that So Wol-hyeon regretted the choice he made at that time.

“The first heavenly horse… My brother thought of you as his younger brother at least until the moment of his death.”

At that moment, Cheon Myeong-myeong suddenly said this.

So Wol-hyeon looked at Cheon Myeong-myeong with slightly surprised eyes as he spoke while looking straight into her eyes.

Huh-.

Soon, laughter escaped Sowolhyun’s mouth.

“Are you trying to comfort me? If that’s the case, then that’s fine. You don’t have to do that…….”

“no.”

“……?”

“Haven’t you seen the words on your brother’s grave?”

At that moment, So Wol-hyeon’s eyes widened slightly.

“If the first Heavenly Demon had really intended to kill you, he would not have carved those words into his tomb like that.”

“…….”

“Eclipse. Doesn’t that symbolize the friendship between two people?”

So Il-hyeon’s grave. So Wol-hyeon also saw the words engraved on the memorial tablet.

So at that time, I couldn’t help but be surprised. Why was this word engraved on So Il-Hyeon’s grave?

It was too much of a coincidence to dismiss as a simple coincidence, and only Cheon Myeong-myeong knew the meaning of the word. And only he and his brother knew it.

“Trust me, brother.”

“…….”

“There must be a reason why it was recorded that way in history books.”

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It was really funny.

Even if you divide his age in half, he’d still be older than that guy… …. For such a young guy to comfort him.

What was really funny was that those words were comforting to me now.

‘He’s a strange guy.’

Although he is young, Cheon Myeong-myeong’s behavior over the years is in no way befitting his age.

Even when faced with hardship and adversity, he bravely overcomes it… … Yes, that appearance reminded me of my brother when he was younger.

“Hehehe…….”

“……?”

“Hahahaha-!”

At that moment, hearty laughter echoed throughout the surroundings.

At that sound, everyone was looking at one person with surprised eyes, and even though everyone was focused on him, So Wol-hyeon continued to smile as if she didn’t care.

“It’s so strange when that guy laughs like that.”

“That’s right. If you look closely, it seems crazy…….”

“Both of you have loud voices.”

Three people are murmuring while looking at Sowolhyeon.

After a while, So Wol-hyeon finally stopped laughing.

“thanks.”

“…….”

“I feel so relieved after hearing you say that.”

The expression on So Wol-hyeon’s face as she spoke those words looked truly refreshing.

As if I had put down all the burdens I had been carrying.

Everyone was looking at him with a puzzled look, but Cheon Myeong-myeong was quietly smiling.

“You comforted me, so I should repay you.”

“……?”

“Will you be my disciple?”

At that time, So Wol-hyeon suddenly said this.

The three of them stared blankly at So Wol-hyeon at the unexpected suggestion, and Cheon Myeong-myeong also seemed to be wondering if what he had just heard was true.

“Of course, that’s if you still want to take me as your teacher. If you don’t like it, you can refuse…….”

“Yes, I will!”

“…….”

“Please be my teacher!”

Of course, Cheon Myeong-myeong still wanted So Wol-hyeon to be his teacher.

However, since So Wol-hyeon was the first to offer to be his teacher, Cheon Myeong-myeong had no reason to refuse.

When Cheon Myeong-myeong answered without hesitation, So Wol-hyeon looked away as if embarrassed.

“This is my first time having a disciple, so I don’t know what to say.”

“…….”

“…Please take good care of me.”

Sowolhyun had never had a disciple before.

When I said that in an awkward tone, Cheon Myeong-myeong answered with a bright expression.

“Please take good care of me too, Master.”

“Master…….”

“But why did you suddenly change your mind?”

So Wol-hyeon had refused to become his teacher.

Although it was said to be a return for the comfort, it is unlikely that So Wol-Hyeon would have thought of becoming his teacher for that reason alone.

When Cheon Myeong-myeong asked the reason, So Wol-hyeon looked at Cheon Myeong-myeong as if she missed him somewhere.

“You take after your brother.”

“Me?”

“okay.”

“…….”

“So I just wanted to watch over you from now on. That’s all.”

Cheon Myeong-myeong knew what So Il-hyeon looked like as a child.

At that time, I didn’t think that So Il-hyun resembled me… … . Did she grow up to be similar to me as she got older?

Of course, So Wol-hyeon’s words did not mean that, but Cheon Myeong-myeong did not bother to ask him further about it.

“for a moment!”

“……?”

“You want to be the master of naming?”

At that moment, Jincheonha suddenly intervened between the two.

“Yeah, is there a problem with that?”

“Hehehe…….”

“……?”

“You do realize that you are not the only master of naming, right?”

Of course, So Wol-hyeon knew that too.

However, when Jincheonha asked that question with an unpleasant smile, I felt a bit uneasy.

“Yeah, I know.”

“There is a hierarchy even among teachers.”

“……?”

“You came in late, so you’re the youngest. So, greet me politely, even though I’m your senior.”

That was the purpose of Jincheonha.

It seems he still had feelings about losing to So Wol-hyeon in his heart.

At that moment, Gumado approached Jincheonha without noticing and spoke.

“If that’s the case, then since you came in later than me, you should greet me politely…….”

At that moment, Jincheonha’s hand struck Gumado’s abdomen faster than light.

Gumado naturally stepped back, holding his stomach, and Jincheon looked at Sowolhyun again as if nothing had happened and spoke.

“Now, come on. If you want to become a master of naming, bow your head respectfully.”

“It looks like you’re the third teacher to become a teacher. Judging from the way you act, it seems like you’re the first to become a teacher.”

“I’m okay. Because I’m their senior.”

“…….”

“But you’re not a demon. So I don’t need to be polite to you.”

It was quite a strange logic.

Of course, So Wol-hyeon had no intention of bowing her head to Jin Cheon-ha, and answered in her characteristically indifferent tone.

“How narrow-minded.”

“what?”

“Is this how you plan to get your debt back from me? Your stomach is smaller than your kidneys…….”

At that moment, Jincheonha’s fist flew towards Sowolhyeon in the blink of an eye.

But So Wol-hyeon easily blocks the punch with one hand.

As if he had touched a sore spot somewhere, Jincheonha’s expression had become quite grim.

“How dare you mention my kidney… You touched something that shouldn’t have been touched.”

“I’m sorry. But I’m the type of person who has to say small things are small to feel better.”

“Then I will fix that personality!”

A fight that started with a loud noise.

Cheon Myeong-myeong sighed as he watched the two people exchanging punches under the moonlight.

‘It seems like there will be a lot of noisy things from now on.’

At that moment, So Wol-hyeon’s expression entered Cheon Myeong-myeong’s field of vision.

A subtle smile appears on So Wol-hyeon’s lips.

When I first saw her, her eyes were filled with lonely sadness, but now her face looked much better than before.

‘… Well, it doesn’t matter.’

Cheon Myeong-myeong smiles while looking at that sight.

Even though it seemed like things would get noisy in the future, So Wol-hyeon looked much better now.

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