The Return of the Namgoong Clan’s Granddaughter - Chapter 144



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Episode 144

“It’s not a large amount, but it should be enough to check on all of the disciples of the volcano. I’ve prepared it for the Lord of Muhak.”

Namgung Mu-gang, who received Namgung Mucheon’s messenger and led the remaining armed forces in the family, helped make Choryun’s poison as soon as he arrived.

The family brought the medical staff, and after arriving, they immediately gathered the necessary ingredients or made the poison according to the instructions of the first lieutenant.

The assistance of such a family was a great help, but it was thanks to Cho-ryeon’s dedication to analyzing the poison day and night that it was possible to complete it so quickly.

Although she tried her best not to show it, Seolhwa could tell how anxious she was from her serious, playful demeanor, which was different from her usual self.

“How many pieces did you say we should divide it into? First, we divided the poison into as many pieces as there are people on our side. Since the volume is small, you should be able to hide it easily.”

Cho-ryeon seemed to want to resolve the issue of the volcano as soon as possible.

It seemed that he thought that solving the matter here would help Submu-kwang, and that only then would he be able to go and help him.

Seolhwa looked at the corpse.

“… .”

I can understand the initial nervousness.

Because he himself was worried that Submu-kwang might give up on himself.

But that doesn’t mean we can overlook the little things.

Because the Blood Cult is the one that exploits such gaps.

“wait a minute.”

Seolhwa turned the corpse’s right hand over so that the palm was facing upward.

As I spread my fingers back, a wound that had not been visible due to the pitch-black skin was revealed.

Seolhwa then slightly lifted the corpse’s lips.

He exposed it and showed it to everyone.

“The scars on the palm are evidence that the hand was clenched with force, and if you look closely, the surface is torn. And.”

Seol-hwa lifted the corpse’s arm and felt various parts of it before touching one spot and continuing to speak.

“Your bones are broken. This is something that often happens when you try to force yourself to change position after your body has become stiff from high blood toxins. Do you know what this means?”

Cho-ryeon’s face turned red with embarrassment.

It was a shock to me that I had missed the part that I should have naturally pointed out as the head of the medical practice because I was so anxious to get things done quickly.

Seolhwa turned her gaze to Namgung Mucheon and Noun.

“This child is a liver poisoner, but he didn’t eat the poison himself. It’s more like he was threatened to eat it.”

Then he pointed to the wisdom tooth that had been pulled out.

“The poison that the liver holds in its molars is a poison that kills you instantly, not a poison that causes slow death like blood poison.”

What this means is that after the poison bound to the molars was removed, the poison in the blood was chewed and swallowed with the same molars.

So that it appears as if Ming himself had chosen death.

‘So you’re saying that you held onto the peony?’

Among the Hwaoru, only those close to the Blood Demon know that Ilhwa means peony.

It was said that at least Bloodline and December were involved in this matter.

Now I understand the situation.

The reason I never heard of Myeong in my previous life was because I died before the volcanic disaster occurred.

I don’t know why.

Either the liver was discovered, the child refused to act as the liver, or the child failed to perform the role properly.

‘If you say you used blood poison, it’s probably closer to denial.’

Because high blood poison is a poison that is close to the concept of ‘punishment’.

However, the difference in this life was that Ming died right when he arrived at the volcano.

That is, he killed the man and used his body to send a warning to himself.

‘You can do whatever you want in Namgung, but you won’t be able to do whatever you want in Hwasan.’

‘That’s funny.’

Seolhwa laughed at them.

He was furious at those who had committed murder.

Arrogant people who think they have everything in their hands.

‘This time, for sure.’

Things won’t go according to plan.

Seolhwa looked up and looked at Namgung Mucheon. Then she looked at Nowoon.

“Tomorrow night, let’s put the plan into action.”

The preparations are complete.

Now it’s time to break down the dam they’ve worked so hard to build.

No-un asked back hurriedly, embarrassed.

“Didn’t you just say that this child was murdered?”

“that’s right.”

“But are you saying that we should scatter the children? Isn’t it possible that the one who killed this child is targeting the other children in the text?”

After hearing No-un’s words, Seol-hwa realized another thing.

‘The child of the volcano died in the volcano.’

Unless the killer is caught, the volcano will strictly restrict the disciples’ going out.

‘All the disciples should be gathered together so that we can deal with them all at once using hypnosis.’

So, this child’s death is one of the preparatory steps of the Blood Cult to collapse the volcano.

“That’s exactly what they want.”

“What does that mean?”

Seolhwa explained her thoughts to everyone.

The plan of Hwaoru and their intentions behind Ming’s death.

It was all just speculation, but it wasn’t like I had wasted my life as a leader of a blood cult.

“It’s a bait to gather disciples within the Volcano Sect… It makes sense.”

Namgung Mucheon nodded.

But Noh-un still looked uneasy.

“Wouldn’t it be even more dangerous to scatter the children in the mountains? If they are scattered and then killed again to make an example of them…?”

“Long story.”

“… .”

“I’m sorry, but there’s no way to save everyone in this situation.”

The old man’s eyes, visible through the bumpy lumps, wavered.

“It’s a question of whether everyone dies or some live. Our goal is to save as many people as possible.”

This is dangerous.

It is impossible to predict how the Blood Cult will turn out, and weak children may be attacked, as No-un was worried about.

But if we don’t remove the hypnosis even at the risk of such damage, everyone will die.

In this case, there is no option for everyone to survive.

“Hiding within the Volcano Clan doesn’t mean you’re safe. Whoever killed this child is probably within the Volcano Clan anyway.”

Even the greatest disciple of the volcano can kill a child who has not even learned martial arts.

So, it was more likely that the person who drove Myung to death was inside the Hwasan faction rather than outside.

Even if you are not the one who killed Ming, there are many spies hiding within the Hwasan faction.

“As long as they are watching us, it will be at our disadvantage if we waste time.”

Seolhwa looked at Noun.

Containing the question, ‘What would you like to do?’

No-un couldn’t face her gaze with confidence.

As a long-time citizen, and as someone who has a duty to protect all the children of the volcano, the answer I have to give now is one that cannot be taken lightly.

“I will show myself to my disciples as soon as the sun rises tomorrow.”

* * *

Late at night, Seol-hwa returned to the guest house with Nam-gung Mucheon.

As I walked while holding Namgung Mucheon’s hand, I felt a chill.

My skin feels tingly and my nerves feel on edge.

The last time I felt this way in my previous life was the day before the war with Namgung Se-ga.

How long have I been wishing for the Namgung family to collapse? Even though I don’t know what emotion it is, the feeling I had that day was intense.

Now I know what this feeling is.

‘Fear. Worry.’

And expectations.

Is it because I think tomorrow will be a huge turning point for the Blood Cult?

I can’t stop the thrill that keeps rising.

“There’s someone there.”

Namgung Mucheon stopped walking.

At the same time, Seolhwa also felt someone’s presence in front of the guest house.

At the foot of the guest house stairs, a figure was crouching in the shadows.

“It’s that kid.”

Namgung Mucheon recognized him.

After taking a few steps closer, Seol-hwa also recognized him.

“Small dojo.”

Inyoung, who had been crouching, raised her head.

It was Yoo Kang.

“I have a lot to do, so I’ll go first.”

“Yes, Grandpa.”

Instead of sending a letter, Namgung Mucheon decided to visit Namgung Mu-gang in person.

It was to discuss the route and troop deployment directly before carrying out the plan.

Namgung Mucheon headed towards the stairs.

He passed Yugang and tapped him on the shoulder, then quickly climbed the stairs and entered the guest house.

Seolhwa approached Yugang.

Because he had his head bowed low, Yu Kang’s expression was not clearly visible.

“I’m sorry for coming so late.”

He opened his mouth to apologize.

It didn’t seem like he was crying.

“You, you… I think you would know. I want to know properly.”

While the body was being examined at Yakwanggak, news of the death was relayed to Hwasan’s disciples.

“I just don’t understand why that kid was a liver transplant… why he had to die… so I know it’s rude to come by so late… but…”

“you.”

“… .”

“Did you need a family?”

Yoo Kang slowly raised his head.

He wasn’t sad.

“You consider the volcano and your brothers as family, don’t you?”

I was angry.

Like that guy in my previous life.

‘… .’

Seolhwa looked at Yugang’s clenched hands, which were trembling.

At first, I thought he was a person who was accustomed to emotions because he laughed and cried a lot.

I thought you were someone who could express your feelings freely.

But now I understand.

‘This guy is like me.’

Emotions, family, love, friends, joy.

I don’t know such basic things.

Unlike me, who is not even used to recognizing emotions, I am just good at hiding and fabricating my emotions.

A person full of deficiencies, just like himself.

So if you look a little closer, you can see.

That I’m a clumsy person at everything.

Looking at him like that, Seolhwa opened her mouth.

“That child did not betray the volcano.”