Disciple of the Celestial Demon - Chapter 237



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Episode 237. The Hidden Identity Behind the Raccoon Mask (1)

That night, like any other night, Cheon Myeong-myeong and Cheon Si-rang met at Dowonhyang.

“Today is a celebration for you.”

When Cheon Si-rang spoke like that from across the room, Cheon Myeong-myeong looked down without saying a word.

A bottle of liquor and some snacks placed on a small tray.

If that were all, it would be fortunate, but looking at the bleak scenery around me, it just didn’t feel like this was a place for celebration.

“It’s quite desolate for a celebratory occasion.”

Due to the fighting that had occurred during that time, the Peach Blossom Spring had become a desolate place.

Of course, Cheon Si-rang said he would restore this place to its former state, but that wasn’t possible in just a few days.

As a result, traces of the battle still remain in many places.

Of course, since the pavilion had not been restored, the two were now sitting on a rock as a pavilion.

“There’s nothing we can do. But shouldn’t we celebrate on the day?”

“…….”

“Still, this scenery can only be seen now. I think this is a pretty good scenery.”

If Dowonhyang is restored, we will probably never see a scene like this again.

This time, I had no choice but to cause this mess, but where else in the Taoist temple would I have caused such a mess?

Because I knew what the original scenery of Dowonhyang was like, its current appearance also seemed different.

Swish-.

At that moment, Cheon Si-rang lifted the bottle of alcohol.

“Congratulations.”

As Cheon Si-rang spoke, it seemed like he was about to pour alcohol directly into Cheon Myeong-myeong’s glass.

Of course, Cheon Si-rang didn’t pour alcohol for just anyone.

It would be a great honor for a follower to have the leader pour them a drink.

In a way, this act itself could be said to be the best congratulations to Cheon Myeong-myeong.

“…….”

Cheon Myeong-myeong lifted his glass with both hands and received the drink that Cheon Si-rang poured for him.

Soon, he poured alcohol into his own glass, and Cheon Si-rang emptied his glass first.

“By the way, didn’t you say you couldn’t drink alcohol?”

Although he poured the alcohol, Cheon Si-rang seemed to remember the fact belatedly.

“If you don’t want to drink it, you don’t have to.”

Of course, in normal times, it would have been unimaginable for a cult leader not to drink alcohol.

But isn’t this just a celebration of the birth of a thousand people?

I had no intention of forcing you to drink alcohol if you didn’t really want to.

Swish-.

At that moment, Cheon Myeong-myeong lifted the glass and brought it to his lips.

Cheon Si-rang watched the scene with a look of surprise, and let out a small laugh when he saw Cheon Myeong-myeong putting down his glass with a frown.

“It’s pretty toxic, isn’t it?”

“What is the name of this drink?”

“It’s Yonggolju (dissolving bones wine).”

A liquor that melts bones. As its name suggests, Yonggolju is a liquor famous for being strong.

It is a drink that is not available to drinkers, but it is not easy to get used to it because of its unique toxicity.

Of course, it was almost impossible for someone trying alcohol for the first time to know its taste.

“It’s not a drink I would recommend to someone trying alcohol for the first time.”

“…….”

“If I had known this would happen, I would have prepared a different drink.”

Even though he said that, Cheon Si-rang found that appearance quite amusing.

Like a father who is delighted to give alcohol to his son who has never tried it before.

At this moment, the two of them looked like ordinary rich people like any other rich people.

“But why did you say you haven’t had a drink until now?”

Cheon Si-rang suddenly wondered why.

In the martial arts world, it is common to come into contact with alcohol before becoming an adult.

There is a saying that martial artists drink more alcohol than water.

Since Cheon Si-rang had already been exposed to alcohol before becoming an adult, he naturally could not understand the fact that Cheon Myeong-myeong had not drunk alcohol until now.

“I wanted to have my first drink at the most delicious moment.”

“For just that reason?”

“yes.”

It was for a reason I never thought of.

Cheon Si-rang looked at Cheon Myeong-myeong as if he couldn’t believe it, and then he started laughing as if he couldn’t hold it in anymore.

“Hahaha – you’re a funny guy. I didn’t think that was the reason you’d never had a drink before.”

“…….”

“So, what are your thoughts on the first drink you tried?”

“…It’s bitter. To the point where I don’t understand why anyone would drink it.”

Cheon Si-rang laughed even louder at that answer.

He said that he would use it because he was told to, but Cheon Myeong-myeong could not understand at all why Cheon Si-rang was laughing like that.

“You’re using it. Yes, I use alcohol. Because it’s alcohol.”

“Why are you drinking this bitter thing, Master?”

“Are you curious as to why?”

“yes.”

“Even if I tell you, you won’t understand right away.”

Cheon Myeong-myeong tilted his head at those words.

“If you keep drinking, you will naturally understand the reason someday.”

“…….”

“Unlike when we fight, there’s a cute side to you here.”

As he said this, Cheon Si-rang poured more alcohol into his glass.

“Would you like another drink?”

“…I’m okay now.”

The aftertaste of alcohol still lingered in my mouth.

Cheon Myeong-myeong had absolutely no desire to drink that strong alcohol again, so he declined and immediately ate the side dish.

Looking at that sight, Cheon Si-rang emptied his glass again with a wry smile.

“What happens now?”

At that moment, Cheon Myeong-myeong suddenly asked.

Although he defeated Cheon Il-myeong on the Cheon Sang-bi stage and became the leader of the Magic Cult, Cheon Myeong-myeong knew that that was not the end.

As long as Madocheon remains there, the fight will not end.

At Cheon Myeong-myeong’s question, the smile disappeared from Cheon Si-rang’s face.

“I have drawn my sword, so I must see it through to the end.”

“…….”

“First of all, we were the ones who succeeded in attacking first.”

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It could be said that Cheon Dae-seong’s plans were greatly distorted because Cheon Myeong-myeong became the leader of the Magic Cult.

Just as he had put himself forward as the leader, he might have intended to control the Magical Cult from behind by putting Cheon Il-myeong forward as the leader, but that became impossible after Cheon Il-myeong won the competition.

All the spectators who watched the final match on the Cheon Sang Bi stage were witnesses who could protect Cheon Myeong-myeong’s safety.

No matter how contemptuous they may be, it is impossible to completely ignore them and do nothing about them.

“I plan to wait and see how you react.”

“…….”

“Madogeon. I will completely eradicate that place during my lifetime.”

Cheon Si-rang’s tone of voice was secretly filled with anger.

Of course, the Madocheon faction is a force that rebels against the cult leader’s power, but I don’t think that’s the only reason Cheon Si-rang is so angry.

Cheon Myeong-myeong remained silent for a moment and then asked Cheon Si-rang.

“Why did the leader end up siding with that person?”

“…What does that mean?”

“Still, I don’t understand why two people from the same family are so hostile to each other.”

I never thought that Cheon Si-rang would have been hostile to Cheon Dae-seong from the beginning.

Even if Cheon Dae-seong possessed forces that threatened the cult leader, if you think about it as being from the same family, it wouldn’t be much of a problem, right?

Just like the relationship between Cheon Il-myeong and Cheon Dae-seong, he could have been Cheon Si-rang’s supporter.

“…….”

Cheon Si-rang didn’t answer right away.

Unable to speak without drinking, Cheon Si-rang drank the entire bottle in gulps.

widely-.

A bottle of liquor placed roughly on a tray.

Cheon Si-rang wiped the alcohol from his lips with his sleeve and opened his mouth.

“Same family… Do you know what that means to him?”

“…….”

“Puppet. I was just a puppet of Cheon Dae-seong.”

Cheon Myeong-myeong couldn’t help but be surprised when he heard those words.

It may have sounded quite odd for the leader of the Magical Cult to call himself a mere puppet, but looking at Cheon Sirang’s expression, he could tell that he was sincere.

“At first glance, it must be an enviable life. Born into the most powerful family in the Magical Cult, and now sitting in the position of its leader.”

“…….”

“But that blood bound me. The clothes I wear, the food I eat, even the position of the leader, were all created by that person’s will.”

The same was true for the current Cheon Il Myeong.

Born at the top of the hierarchy, it may seem like he was living a life that anyone would envy, but Cheon Si-rang knew very well that all of those things were a life created by Cheon Dae-seong.

Because I have lived that kind of life too.

Even after becoming a cult leader, it was the same. No, you could say it got worse.

“I had no choice. I was only the leader in name. All the important decisions were made by him.”

“…….”

“I couldn’t even think of refusing. Since I was a child, I was completely made into that person’s puppet. But… there was someone who showed me that I wasn’t a puppet.”

Cheon Si-rang looked at Cheon Myeong-myeong as if missing him.

Cheon Myeong-myeong tilted his head as he looked at that gaze.

Cheon Myeong-Myeong couldn’t understand the meaning of the gaze directed at him now.

“…They look alike.”

“……?”

“Those eyes. They look just like your mother.”

I never expected that Cheon Si-rang would mention his mother.

Doesn’t that sound like he’s remembering his mother?

It was impossible for Cheon Si-rang to still remember her mother, who was just a maid.

“Do you remember my mother?”

“Yeah. I remember.”

“I can’t believe it. To the cult leader, isn’t my mother just a one-night stand?”

It was a bit harsh to say that to one’s own mother, but Cheon Myeong-myeong couldn’t help but think that way.

Originally, the leader of the religious sect could only take the daughters of the Madou Baekga as concubines.

Of course, it was impossible to have a maid as a concubine, but wasn’t Cheon Myeong-myeong born in the end?

Cheon Myeong-myeong thought that was why Seo Chae-hong had no choice but to become Cheon Si-rang’s concubine.

“I have never once thought of Chae Hong that way.”

“Then why did you leave your mother to die?”

“…….”

“Not only that, the leader also abandoned me.”

But now that Cheon Si-rang is talking like this, Cheon Myeong-myeong honestly feels very uncomfortable.

Now that he has become strong and risen to the position of a cult leader, is he trying to deal with it now that it is too late?

It might have been better if he had not said anything. Now, speaking as if he cherished his mother, Cheon Myeong-myeong felt resentful.

“To be honest, it’s unpleasant.”

Cheon Myeong-myeong barely managed to hold back from saying that it was disgusting.

It seemed like Cheon Si-rang had personal circumstances, but the fact that he had abandoned himself and his mother remained unchanged.

There’s no way we can change the past now.

His mother was dead. Cheon Myeong-myeong would never be able to forgive Cheon Si-rang unless she brought him back to life.

“…….”

Silence fell.

I had a feeling that their relationship had gotten closer recently, but looking at this now, it feels like things have gone back to how they were before.

After seeing Cheon Myeong-myeong’s reaction, Cheon Si-rang seemed to have no intention of talking about Seo Chae-hong anymore.

“Are you guys fighting over something?”

That was when.

Cheon Myeong-myeong looked over in panic at the sudden voice.

‘Who is it?’

It didn’t make sense that there was anyone else here besides himself and Cheon Si-rang.

The owner of the voice slowly approached, and Cheon Myeong-myeong was able to spot the face reflected under the moonlight.

‘… Rescue?’

There was only one person walking around in a raccoon mask in the middle of the night like this.

Cheon Myeong-myeong looked at him as if he was speechless at the sudden appearance of Gu-hwan.

“…Now that I think about it, I forgot that I invited one more guest.”

“……?”

“We probably already know each other’s faces.”

Cheon Si-rang looked calm, as if he had known about Gu-hwan’s appearance in advance.

Stretching out his hand towards him, Cheon Si-rang opened his mouth again.

“Let me introduce you.”

“……?”

“This is the leader of the Imyeoldan, Cheon I-yul.”

At that moment, Cheon Myeong-myeong was able to discover the true identity of Gu-hwan hidden behind the raccoon mask.

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