Inspection Again - Chapter 734



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Episode 734: The united North Sea people

The next day.

On the surface, everything was calm.

However, rumors were quickly spreading among the capital’s upper class.

One of those rumors is that the So family, one of the ten great houses of the Empire, has officially chosen Soya, a new generation, as their new head of the family.

He will soon inherit the authority and take over the So family.

The news was very shocking.

The 10th Sega was the foundation of the empire, playing a central role in the empire for a long time.

The So family, which had deep ties to the military, was always ranked among the top three families among the ten great families.

A change in the head of the So family could have an unpredictable chain reaction, as it would affect the balance of power in the imperial army.

Promoting a young and unknown successor to the position of head of the family overnight was something that never happened in the So family, let alone the second-in-command family.

Who the hell is Soya?

Among the rising stars of the So family, there were many who had never heard of his name.

Many intelligence agencies immediately took action and began to investigate Soya’s background.

The second news came a little later, from the palace.

His Majesty the Emperor of the Northern Sea Empire suddenly and unexpectedly summoned the Seventh Prince, who had been neglected for some time, and without consulting with the ministers of the court, bestowed upon this crooked-necked prince the title of Prince and even the title of ‘Prince Ui.’

The Seven Princes were formerly called Wangye (王爺: an honorific title for a person who has received the title of king), but there was a big difference between Wangye and the Prince.

In many cases, the king was just a name.

However, Prince is the highest rank in the North Sea Empire’s hierarchy.

To put it simply, the status of a prince in the aristocratic system was equivalent to that of an emperor.

This is truly the true work of man and the universal.

Even if there was a crown prince, his power could not be compared to that of a prince, let alone the fact that there was currently no crown prince in the Northern Sea Empire.

The capital city was in an uproar over the news.

Most people did not understand why the emperor suddenly and hastily promoted a disabled prince to the position of prince.

Could it be that the Seven Princes have unknowingly accomplished some feat?

Most people didn’t know the reason, but there were some who knew the reason behind it.

All the big names in the news knew why.

Just as the So family appointed Soya as the head of the household, there was only one reason why the emperor bestowed the highest title on the Seven Princes.

It’s because of Imbukjin.

This is because both Soya and Chil Hwangja had good relationships with Imbukjin.

It is a change of direction to win over Im Buk-jin’s favor.

Things like gold and power were no longer of any use in establishing a relationship with the Fengho Celestial who controlled the four Celestials and the twenty Polar Star Grand Masters.

Appealing to recognition was the only way.

In particular, Soyeon Noh Taeya of the So clan acted in a way that befitted the description of being ‘fierce and decisive’ by electing Soya, whose name was not even known, as the head of the family.

It could only be said that he had made a great sacrifice, like squeezing out his own blood.

The So family also released one more piece of news to the public.

Five days later, the new head of the household, Soya, was to be handed over to the Sobu clan in a grand ceremony, and a large number of invitations were sent out to famous people from all walks of life, asking them to attend.

As the news continued to spread, a third piece of news came from the Prime Minister’s residence.

The Chief of Police, Dae Yu-deok, was found to have committed corruption by accepting bribes. As a result of an investigation by the Left Chamberlain, the Military, and the Police Department, an official document was announced depriving the deceased of his noble status and public office and sentencing him to death.

Accordingly, the entire Dae Yu-deok family became the subject of an investigation and was searched and seized, and all of his party members were found guilty and imprisoned.

When this news spread, ordinary people in the capital also felt that something unusual was happening.

It seemed as if a story they were unaware of was unfolding beneath the surface of the capital.

Not only did the government not pursue Bukjin for the murder of a first-rank minister, but it also severely punished Dae Yu-deok, who had ‘innocently died’.

This alone should tell you what their position is.

It was not a notice issued by the royal family or students, but a notice published by the Prime Minister’s Office together with other government offices.

What does this explain?

This means that the entire bureaucracy of the empire recognized Dae Yu-deok as guilty.

This was absolutely not a hoax, and there could be no conspiracy theory.

“Could it be that we really misunderstood Imbukjin?”

“I was right. How could a hero of the Empire do something that was not befitting his reputation?”

“Need I say more? I knew it. How could such a handsome man be a bad person? Lord Im is a born honest hero, and by no means a villain.”

The public opinion of the capital’s citizens changed again as if turning over the palm of one’s hand.

In particular, when the truth about the ‘civilian massacre’ that took place at the police station plaza on that day was officially announced, public opinion throughout the capital reached its peak.

The 63 people who were victims of the so-called ‘civilian massacre’ were in fact ‘spies’ with ties to the Arctic Empire, and detailed information about them has been revealed.

“We all misunderstood Lim Buk-jin. This must be apologized for.”

Students did what they do best: protest as an apology for the North Korean advance.

There were countless participants.

Their leaders were naturally the teachers and students of the union.

The main figures leading the protest were Won Moon-gun, Lee Su-won, and Gam Sa-sang.

They had received great help from Beokjin on several occasions and wanted to visit him in person to express their gratitude, but they knew that Beokjin was preparing the ‘Cheoninsaengsajeon’, so they could not interfere.

After thinking about it this way and that, they decided to organize a protest to spread the word about Im Buk-jin and show that there were so many people supporting him.

The entire capital city supported Imbukjin.

The upcoming ‘Cheon In Sa Jeon Sa Jeon’ was like a storm waiting to explode, and both sides were preparing with maximum strength.

* * *

Three days passed by in an instant, and the day of the final battle finally arrived.

There were a few clouds in the early morning sky and a little fog.

But as the sun rose, the clouds and fog quickly cleared away, and warm sunlight poured down on the ground.

The weather in the capital today was unusually clear.

People walking along the street and basking in the sunlight felt the warmth that made it seem like the cold winter was soon ending and a new spring was just around the corner.

The imperial government increased the seating capacity of the First Stadium from five hundred thousand to six hundred thousand.

They also created a temporary viewing area by filling all four sides of the plaza outside the stadium, where people could watch the battle being broadcast live on eighteen giant vertigo crystal screens installed there.

In addition, about 300 temporary public viewing plazas were created in the capital.

An unprecedented number of spectators flocked to see Bukjin’s ‘Cheon In Sa Jeon’.

The excitement extended beyond the capital, with official viewings taking place on eight other planets within the North Sea Empire’s territory.

The armies of the two empires, which had been fighting on the northern front, also declared a temporary ceasefire to observe the day.

Rumor has it that even within the Arctic Empire, both civilian and government, interest in this match is just as heated as in the Northern Sea Empire, with large-scale viewing events being held throughout the Arctic Empire.

The Arctic Empire seemed more confident in this confrontation than the Northern Sea Empire.

It is not simply because the ‘Four Heavenly Men’ Woo Se-buk possesses the Jin-guk-ji-gi, but also because her title, rank, realm, and training far surpass Im Buk-jin’s.

The polar bears hoped that this showdown would completely destroy the martial arts spirit of the Bukhae people.

Time seemed to pass slowly, but also quickly.

The sun also moved little by little, and before we knew it, it was rising to the highest point in the sky.

The inside and outside of the first stadium were already crowded with people.

It seemed like several times more people had gathered than when Ko Seung-han and Woo Se-buk faced off last time.

“Imbukjin!”

“Imbukjin!”

“Imbukjin!”

In the hall, numerous North Sea people were chanting Bukjin’s name.

Today they came to support a boy.

They were waiting for a miracle.

A huge cheer like a tidal wave swept through the inside and outside of the first stadium, burning the heat of the capital like a torch.

As a mighty shout rose from the center of the city, similar shouts rang out in response from numerous directions.

At this time, many elderly people’s eyes turned red with tears.

When was the last time the North Sea people were this united?

Even warriors with relatively long lives rarely had the experience of seeing such a magnificent and shocking scene.

“This is not a simple battle of a thousand men, but a fight that will determine the fate of the nation.”

Soyeon Noh Tae-ya of the So family, who was sitting in the VIP room, also felt her emotions welling up.

The other big shots in the room agreed with his views.

The delegation of the Imperial Arc delegation, including Prince Woochin, also nodded in agreement.

This is exactly what they were expecting.

Soyeon, who is 280 years old this year, has had to face many ups and downs and make countless important decisions in her life.

He had already transcended understanding and gain and loss, and his expression was extremely calm.

But even he was a little nervous today and couldn’t find his composure.

“As expected, Mr. So is very powerful.”

Someone was flattering me from the side.

But Soyeon shook her head with a calm expression.

In fact, the one who had never shown his face was the emperor who had made Soya the successor to the throne despite opposition and supported him in a short period of time.

His momentum was truly astonishing and unparalleled.

It would have been impossible to hold such a large-scale public viewing event without the Emperor’s approval and support.

‘But where on earth did our Majesty get such confidence? Does he think that Imbukjin will be victorious?’

If the Northern Expedition were to be defeated in such a large-scale spectacle, it would be a fatal blow to the Northern Sea Empire.

However, from any angle, whether it was in terms of records, training, or weapon handling, the probability of victory for Woo Se-buk was greater.