The Ruler Of Darkness - Chapter 619



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Episode 619

Part 19: The Back of the Head

“That’s what I’m saying…!”

Luoyang Geomga Elder’s Hospital.

The elders who had gathered as usual today were indignant and bringing up Yeon So-hyeon’s name.

“The Archduke has returned and what has he done so far?!”

“Since he came back, he has only been inciting division and conflict within the family!”

“Things got really messed up because the former chairman of the Supreme Council, Guanqiu Xianwei, made useless revelations!”

“No, no! You have to speak properly! Aren’t you the person who claims to be the former chairman, not the former chairman?!”

They were expressing their discontent towards Yeon So-hyeon in a louder voice, as if hiding their inner anxiety.

“Have you heard? The atmosphere of the lower house is not good.”

“There are those who show pity for the Archduke or make friendly remarks.”

The senior elders sat in their seats, trying hard to look relaxed.

“Well. Here, we just need to control public opinion so that it doesn’t tilt more seriously toward the Archduke.”

“Don’t worry, I’ll make sure of that part.”

“Regarding that revelation, they are trying to control public opinion by questioning the credibility of the former chairman’s district election committee.”

but.

Their palms, which were trying to look strong and talk about countermeasures, were also covered in sweat.

Taang!

One of the senior officers slammed the desk.

“In the first place! Even so, they are just the lower class!”

Was it just too frustrating to have to worry about the public opinion of the ‘lower class’?

His face was red with excitement.

“What difference does it make if those guys gossip from below?!”

“Well, that’s true… .”

“Once the verdict is reached from above, they will shut their mouths and follow us as if they were lying!”

“Well… , yeah.”

The senior elders nodded their heads.

“Didn’t they originally say that public sentiment is something that sways back and forth like a reed?”

“As long as you don’t lean too much towards the Archduke, there won’t be any major problems.”

“By the way… .”

As the story was roughly concluded, one of the senior elders glanced at Elder Ho-jung (??).

“Why is there no result from that ‘new opportunity’ that the head of the hospital said was in the final stages of work?”

Let’s get him out of luck like that.

“That’s right.”

Other senior elders also expressed their open dissatisfaction with Elder Ho-jung.

“You know how much effort we put into that new opportunity, right?”

“If this fails, Elder Ho-jung, who is acting as the right-hand man of the foreign lord, will definitely be held responsible.”

“Yes, that’s right…!”

“… … .”

Elder Ho-jung laughed inwardly at the sight of those who were blatantly greedy and aiming for his position.

Their appearance felt childish.

And then.

I couldn’t help but be surprised at how relaxed I had become.

‘Huh, is this it…?’

A strong supporter named Yeon So-hyeon.

He had never imagined before that the presence of that support would give him such strength.

“Don’t worry.”

That was why Elder Ho-jung was able to answer in a voice that seemed relaxed even to himself.

“Soon, soon, news will arrive.”

The senior elders frowned and opened their mouths, as if they did not like that relaxed look.

“Ugh…!”

“If you listen to our story carelessly, you will regret it-.”

“-Ah, over there.”

Elder Ho-jung raised his hand and pointed to one of the entrances to the presbytery.

“You came.”

“Attention everyone…! Big news…!”

As everyone’s heads turned in that direction, one of the elders who had just burst through the door shouted out, panting.

There was a distinct expression of joy on his face that he could not hide.

“There is news that our elders who were arrested by the court have been released…!”

“… … ?!”

“What?!”

The elders, who were shivering as if struck by lightning, all rose from their seats.

“How did that happen?!”

“Tell me more in detail…!”

“This is the court of appeals…!”

The elder who delivered the news took a deep breath and shouted with a bright expression.

“The chief justice of the court has declared that the evidence from the defense court is insufficient to arrest our elders, and has therefore decreed that they should all be released…!”

The court of the Luoyang Jian family is an organization that interprets and judges family law.

They released the elders of the foreign clan who had been arrested due to insufficient evidence.

“As expected from the Lord of the Outer Garden…!”

“It seems that the court officials were in such a hurry to prepare that they weren’t able to secure enough proper evidence…!”

“I knew it…!”

Unlike the ordinary elders who interpreted the situation in that way, the senior elders were exchanging completely different interpretations.

“The evidence from the court was sufficient. But….”

“The Lord of the House of Representatives successfully persuaded the Lord of the Court.”

“So, can we now assume that the Supreme Court has decided whose side it will take?”

“No, more than that….”

Elder Ho-jung, who was listening to the conversation, laughed inwardly.

When discussing responsibility, Elder Ho-jung was mentioned, but when things actually got resolved, no one even looked at Elder Ho-jung.

But he’s more than that.

I was focused on checking the empty seats of the invisible elders.

‘…there are quite a few empty seats.’

How many people would leave their desks for work in this situation?

Most of them will have fallen for the temptation of the devil’s cult and crossed the ‘line’.

‘Ugh… .’

Once again.

I felt once again how deep the darkness of this huge family was.

“Now, once again, we can push for the Elder Cabinet System.”

“We need to prepare thoroughly and receive more cooperation this time so that we don’t get interrupted like last time.”

“Don’t worry.”

“Preparations are already being completed step by step-.”

at that time.

“what…?!”

Some people’s eyes turned toward the voice of the elder who had delivered the news at the entrance.

“What are you talking about…?!”

His face turned pale.

“what…?”

“I think I heard some news from the messenger who just came in…?”

Groan, groan.

The elders began to murmur uneasily, and a note arrived for the senior elders.

and.

“what…?”

The senior elders who read the note blinked in disbelief.

“The Sword King Namgungje and the Grand Duke had an impromptu duel at the main stadium of the Yongbongjihoe…?”

“And the Archduke won…?”

One of the senior members read the note again and again, mumbling it.

“You won…? The Grand Duke…? The Sword King…? That Sword King…? That Grand Duke…?”

No matter how excellent you are.

To defeat the uncrowned sword king.

I feel like I’ve been hit hard in the back of the head.

It was news that was so unrealistic.

And then.

“…ah!”

One of the senior elders who had suddenly stood up clutched his forehead and then immediately collapsed in his seat.

He realized something.

“… With this, the public opinion of the lower class within the family is finished.”

Soon everyone in the family will start talking about this story, they will be excited, and even feel proud.

At least that is.

In terms of public sentiment.

It was the moment when the scales not only tipped towards Yeon So-hyeon, but were completely shattered.

“… … .”

“… … .”

Elder Ho-jung was laughing inwardly as he watched the senior elders sitting there in a daze after being suddenly hit in the back of the head.

I felt a little sorry for them because they were so serious.

Their appearance, seen from a distance, was a comedy unto itself.

‘I’d like to sit here a little longer and admire those faces…’

It was time to move.

just now.

It was because one of his associates left a note.

And the note contained content completely different from the notes from other senior elders announcing Yeon So-hyeon’s victory in the Battle of Bimoo.

“Wait a minute, I have something to do, so I’ll go first.”

Elder Ho-jung got up from his seat and walked outside, but none of them, who were still in shock, looked back at him.

* * *

“I won’t bother mentioning my trivial matters.”

King Namgung Je of the Sword spoke to Yeon So-hyeon while leisurely sitting on his chair.

“We are big guys, and big guys should talk like big guys. Shouldn’t we?”

“As you wish.”

When Yeon So-hyeon responded calmly, King Namgung Je of the Sword King spoke with shining eyes.

“Yangtze River Canal Expansion and Maintenance Project.”

He added with a smile.

“The upper stream is handled by the Sichuan Tang family and the Dali Dan family, right? If so, hand over all business rights in the lower stream to our Namgung family.”

“… … ?!”

The eyes of Namgung Bukwi, the head of the Namgung Se family, widened as if they were going to pop out, and he hurriedly controlled his expression.

Yeon So-hyeon, who gave him a slight smile, answered calmly to King Namgung Je.

“If that happens, there won’t be anything left on this side. What do you think about that?”

“It’s such a shame.”

King Namgung Je shrugged his shoulders.

“But what can I do?”

He continued speaking leisurely.

“It is now a well-known fact to the world that the Yangtze River canal expansion project was halted by the Sixteen Imperial Clans, and just getting it back on track will require enormous costs and effort.”

“But if I win, everything will be different.”

Yeon So-hyeon laughed.

“The business will resume without any cost or effort.”

“That’s it, Your Highness.”

King Namgungje of the Sword quickly attacked.

“Winning. That’s the most important thing. Isn’t that why we need the power of the Namgung family?”

“hmm.”

Yeon So-hyeon nodded and asked the next question.

“Then what about the merits?”

“ball?”

“The restoration of the Yangtze River will be one of the greatest achievements of His Majesty the Emperor’s reign, and those who have contributed greatly to its success will surely be more than rewarded.”

“Well, that’s definitely true.”

King Namgungje nodded his head as if to agree, but then shook his head.

“But your highness.”

He said, spreading out his hands as if he had no choice.

“Isn’t it right that the one who actually put in the effort and money should get the credit? Isn’t that justice?”

That means, soon.

It meant that Namgung Se-ga would also take the ball.

Gulp.

“… … .”

When Gaju Namgung Bukwi swallowed his saliva, King Namgung Je clicked his tongue and called Yeonsuhyeon.

“Your Highness… .”

He spoke as if he was doing a favor.

“Even if things turn out that way, His Majesty the Emperor will never forget the Grand Duke’s achievements. Aren’t you His Majesty’s Grand Tutor? This old man is just… .”

How spicy is old ginger?

The old man who had reigned as the head of the great Namgung family for a long time smiled like a long, curved blade.

“I just want this alliance to be beneficial to all of its members. For it to be a strong and powerful alliance, there must be no disgruntled members.”

“Is that so?”

Yeon So-hyeon snickered.

“I feel like I’m going to be very dissatisfied right now?”

“Hahaha! The Archduke is good at joking!”

King Namgung Je of the Sword hit his knee and pretended to laugh heartily.

“Your Highness, you will become the next owner of this world-class family called the Luoyang Sword Family, and our Namgung Family will have powerful new enemies, including the Hwangdo Sixteen Family. How could you be dissatisfied? What a joke…”

“… … .”

Gaju Namgung Bukwi listened intently to the conversation between these two people, making sure not to miss a single word.

This meeting was a precious teaching that his father, King Geumwang, had left for him, and it was no different from his most precious legacy.

“A new enemy….”

Yeon So-hyeon nodded, stroking her chin.

“Speaking of enemies, there is one force that I would like to remind the Sword King.”

King Namgung Je’s eyes narrowed.

“… Are you talking about the Demonic Cult?”

“Yes.”

Tsk, and.

King Namgung Je of the Sword clicked his tongue.

“I’m sick of them. They’ve never been of any help to me in life.”

He waved his hand.

“However, according to recent reports, the current Demonic Cult, although different from the past, does not seem to be at a level that requires immediate concern.”

His gaze turned to Yeon So-hyeon.

“Even so, there must be a reason why His Highness brought up those guys now, right?”

“Of course.”

Yeon So-hyeon nodded and said.

“I have been to the northern lands, and I have been to the imperial capital. And now I am here in Luoyang, but to get to the point.”

His gaze turned to King Namgungje.

“Just as the Sword King said. Contrary to how the Demonic Cult has spread its roots everywhere, its influence is not that great.”

“… Then, Your Highness.”

At the mysterious intention of Yeon So-hyeon, King Namgung Je narrowed his eyes and frowned.

“What do you want to say about the Demonic Cult right now?”

“It’s a simple question.”

Yeon So-hyeon asked.

“Then where is their home base? Where is the core force that has been preparing for revenge against the former Central Plains for such a long time that we all haven’t seen it?”

“… … .”

Namgung Je’s face hardened at that question.

“…no way?”

Namgung Bukwi, the head of the household who couldn’t stand it anymore, intervened in the conversation.

“Are you saying that their headquarters is in Gangnam, where the evil gods rule??”

“And Sapaechon, coincidentally enough, is very close to the Nanggong family in Anhui Province.”

A deep smile appeared on Yeon So-hyeon’s lips.

“If you want to aim for the back of the head, you can do it easily.”