The Ruler Of Darkness - Chapter 636



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Episode 636

Chapter 11: Lies and Truth

Luoyang Swordsmanship.

The main hall of the house.

“Are you talking about the Namgung family…?”

Someone asked, unable to hide his excitement.

“It’s fortunate that they’ve already passed through Gaebong. Is there any reason for them to help Gaebongyeonga?”

“To be exact….”

Yeon So-hyeon smiled.

“Rather than helping Gaebongyeon-ga, there is a reason to attack the evil hegemon.”

“What is that…?”

“Director of a department.”

Yeon So-hyeon called the information bureau chief of Luoyang Swordsmanship.

“Yes, Mr. Chairman.”

He checked the reports passed on by his subordinates behind him and reported them as they were.

“According to reports, it has been officially confirmed that the advance of the Sapaecheon into Hunan Province is underway.”

“You’re from Honam…?!”

My stomach was in turmoil.

Among the people in this location, there was no one who did not know that Honam Province was a buffer zone.

“It is said that Sapaecheon is trying to take control of Honam Province, which was left as a buffer zone….”

“… As we feared, they are about to begin their full-scale northward advance.”

They naturally recalled Yeon So-hyeon’s words.

The era of great peace is over.

He also said,

Whether I become the head of a small household in the future or whoever becomes what.

The world will never be the same again.

“…also.”

The information director continued his report while maintaining his composure as much as possible.

“According to reports, the government troops in Honam Province are currently avoiding direct conflict with Sapaecheon.”

“… That’s obvious.”

Top executives in the commercial sector, such as Oh Geum-ran, head of the business support team, clicked their tongues.

“The officials of Honam Province have been swimming in the pockets of the Sapaecheon River since long ago.”

“And the pockets of the rich are overflowing with gold and silver from trade with foreign countries and piracy.”

“So, maybe.”

The head of the foreign hospital, Hak Woon-hyung, expressed his prediction.

“The government forces in Hunan Province will continue to avoid fighting until the Sixteen Clans in the Imperial Capital come under strong pressure.”

“Wait a minute, guys.”

The presiding judge raised his hand toward the audience.

“Let’s get back to the main point for now.”

He looked in the direction of Yeon So-hyeon and Oe-won-ju Hak-un-hyeong and asked.

“So, did the Sword King of the Namgung Sega family hear about Sapaecheon’s movements toward Honamseong and decide to return quickly yesterday? To keep Sapaecheon in check and protect the Namgung Sega family?”

“Yes.”

The head of the household, Hakunhyung, nodded calmly.

However, the chief justice continued speaking without taking his gaze off the face of the chief justice, Hak-un-hyeong.

“So, you are saying that the Sword King of the Namgung Segae clan will not just pass up the opportunity to weaken the power of Sapaecheon in advance.”

From Namgung Se-ga’s perspective.

After all, if you have to fight Sapaecheon who has openly revealed his ambitions.

This will be an opportunity you don’t want to miss.

“Yes.”

“Hmm….”

at that time.

The head of Geomga Construction, who had been quietly listening to their questions and answers, joined the conversation.

“I’m not an expert on war, but I have a question.”

“What is that?”

When someone asked, the head of the Geomga Construction Company spoke with a slightly trembling expression.

“As far as I know, the Namgung family’s forces are quite large, but I understand that they are only there to protect their head of the family and the Sword King.”

“hmm…!”

“…okay.”

Okay then.

Some who understood quickly became silent.

“Even if they wanted to attack the Sa-pae-cheon forces attacking Gae-bok from behind, it would be difficult to make a decision unless Gae-bok Yeon-ga attacked from the front.”

“That certainly seems to be the case… .”

As those around him with combat command experience nodded, the leader of the Geomgak Construction Company continued speaking.

“And in order for there to be a joint attack from the front and back, the internal reorganization of Gaebongyeon-ga must be completed.”

“hmm…!”

“yes…!”

Sighs came out here and there.

“If the interior is not properly organized, it will be difficult to move troops.”

“But, it must not have been long since the news that Gaebongyeonga had been expelled from the Nanyang Swordsmanship reached there…!”

“Then it seems like we won’t have enough time… .”

“Mr. Chairman.”

Business Support Team Leader Oh Geum-ran asked Yeon So-hyeon as if representing everyone.

“Among these people, there is probably no one who knows more about Yeon Ha-eung than the chairman.”

“Maybe so.”

Yeon So-hyeon nodded.

“Then, is his. Yeon-ha-eung’s ability sufficient?”

She asked cautiously.

“In such a short period of time, is it possible to regain control of Gaebongyeonga?”

“hmm.”

While everyone was silent, Yeon So-hyeon scratched her chin.

“Sure. That guy is a guy who is far from leadership by nature. And… ”

He smiled and waved his hand.

“By now, he must have been blinded by revenge and incited the murder of the head of the household. And in the process, he must have expressed his hatred for the family without holding back, which must have greatly incurred the resentment of the highest level of Gaebongyeon-ga.”

“… … ?!”

Although it was a light-hearted story, as if joking, it contained Yeon So-hyeon’s unique foresight and predictive power.

but.

Regardless, the content had a significant impact on the audience.

“No, then…?!”

“Isn’t that saying that it will be difficult for that guy Yeon-ha-eung to quickly secure control of Gaebongyeon-ga…?!”

“And if the Gaju couple were to die, there’s a high chance that the existing command structure would collapse…!”

Pessimistic predictions continued.

“Perhaps by now, the command center of Gaebongyeonga is in a state of chaos…!”

“It would be fortunate if they didn’t start a fight trying to get each other to go home… ”

ha.

Oh Geum-ran, the head of the business support team, sighed and tried to remain calm as she opened her mouth to Yeon So-hyeon.

“… Then, Mr. Chairman.”

“Speak.”

“Wouldn’t it be possible for Gaebongyeonga to no longer be able to expect help from Namgung Se-ga?”

The surroundings became quiet.

“Well, definitely….”

Yeon So-hyeon nodded as if to say that it made sense.

“If he wasn’t sure that the front and rear attacks would work properly, he wouldn’t be able to face the enemy alone with that old personality of his, the Sword King.”

“then-?!”

“-but.”

Yeon So-hyeon raised her finger to interrupt the words of Oh Geum-ran, the head of the business support team.

“As I said, Yeon Ha-eung lacks leadership skills, but he is also an excellent agitator. And…”

Yeon So-hyeon smiled.

“They are smart enough to take full advantage of the advantages given to them. And there are also people who can be used in Gaebongyeon-ga.”

* * *

Gaebongyeonga (Opening the Abyss).

The head of the household’s office.

“When Namgung Se-ga is here, we must open the castle gates and begin the attack right now…!”

“No, what would happen if Namgung Se-ga didn’t help us and just went his own way?!”

The office of the head of the household in Gaebongyeon-ga is just that.

The situation at the Luoyang Sword Family’s meeting was as chaotic as expected.

“How could they just ignore the Sapaecheon?! And isn’t the Sword King’s flag right there?!”

“Don’t you know that having the Sword King’s flag is a bigger problem?! Do you think he’s called the Uncrowned Emperor for nothing…?”

“But it can’t just stay like this…?!”

at that time.

“Everyone, shut up for a minute…!”

Bam…!

The chief of the office hit the floor with his foot.

“… … .”

“… … .”

When everyone was quiet, Gwan-Geon-Jang asked Yeon-Ha-Eung.

“Yeonha-eung, you. Judging from what you said earlier, it seems like you know something about the Namgung family’s military forces. Is that right?”

“what….”

Yeon Ha-eung had already been informed by Yeon So-hyeon, but he could not reveal the secret alliance between Yeon So-hyeon and Namgung Se-ga, so he kept quiet.

“I know roughly as much as I need to know.”

Some tried to complain about his characteristically vague tone, but the chief’s voice was faster.

“If we open the gate and attack, will the Sword King of Namgung Sega help us?”

“yes.”

Yeon Ha-eung responded immediately.

“They will want to attack from the front and rear.”

“Are you sure?”

“yes.”

for a moment.

“… … .”

Gwan-geon-jang, who had been staring intently into Yeon-ha-eung’s eyes, came to a conclusion.

“… Then, I guess we should attack.”

and.

As soon as he finished speaking, shouts erupted from the audience.

“Since there is no head of household, we must leave the leadership to the head of the household…!”

“You’re entrusting command to a child who just lost his parents…?! Just bringing Sogaju back to his senses would be the dawn of a new day…!”

“Rather, it would be better if Gwan-Geon-Jang took charge…! Isn’t he the chief warrior of our Gae-Bap Yeon-Ga…?!”

“So, are you saying that you will nominate Gwan-Geon-Jang as the head of the household…?!”

“If you’re saying that we should temporarily take over the command, what kind of talk is this about electing the head of the household…?!”

“If you command everyone in this battle and achieve great success, that will be the shortcut to being promoted to the head of the household…!”

“Yeonha-eung has the Grand Duke’s power of attorney, so Yeonha-eung-!”

“The power of attorney is to confirm that the Gaebongyeon family swears allegiance to the Nanyang Geomga on behalf of the Grand Duke, not to make him the head of the family?!”

“No, if it’s going to be like this, it would be better for each person to take charge of their own troops…!”

“Stop talking nonsense, lest someone say you don’t know a single line of military strategy!”

Then, at some point.

“for a moment…!”

The elder of the Gaebongyeon Temple, who was observing the situation outside, shouted.

“I think I hear some noise from outside, everyone, be quiet…!”

“…sound?”

Everyone held their breath and listened to the sounds coming from outside.

“…huh!”

“… Yeah!”

The expressions on everyone’s faces became strange.

“Huh…?”

The sound of the singers shouting in the opening song gradually got closer and clearer.

“The Lord Yeon-ha-eung has commanded…!”

“The Lord has ordered…! We will open the gates, charge in, and slaughter all the enemies…!”

“Long live the Yeonhaeng family…!”

clearly.

They were calling Yeonha-eung Gaju.

“… … .”

“… … .”

Everyone who is at a loss for words turns to Yeon Ha-eung.

“Huh…?”

Yeon-ha-eung made a playful expression.

“I guess the rumor that I’ve become the head of a household has already spread?”

“you…!”

When Gwan-geon-jang tried to vent his anger, Yeon-ha-eung shrugged her shoulders.

“Or should I just go out and correct it as a rumor? Then there will be serious problems in the chain of command.”

“… … .”

that.

It was the moment when Yeon Ha-eung, who had not been supported by anyone, took over the position of the head of the household of Gaebongyeonga.

* * *

“for a moment…!”

The court’s presiding judge showed a suspicious look.

“But, something seems a bit strange… .”

“What are you talking about?”

The expression on the face of the head of the household, Hak-un-hyeong, remained so unchanging that it was difficult for the head of the household to read his thoughts.

But the court in charge.

As a figure at the top of all decisions within the Luoyang Sword Association, he raised sharp questions.

“The sword king of the Namgung family clearly publicly supported you, Lord Oewon, and left Luoyang. But why, just a little while ago, Lord Oewon…”

He raised his hand and pointed to Yeon So-hyeon.

“Did you say that Chairman Yeon So-hyeon, who is here, made arrangements for the opening through Namgung Se-ga?”

“… That’s right, that’s right.”

His sharp question caused a slight murmur in the audience.

“Well, I see. That’s true.”

“The one who received support from the King of the Namgung Family was Lord Oewon, so why did you, the Chairman…?”

This is.

This was a question that arose because they did not know about the secret alliance between Yeon So-hyeon and King Namgung Je (南宮?).

“hmm.”

Hak-un-hyeong, the head of the household, who caught everyone’s attention by coughing, responded with his usual voice and expression.

“Although His Majesty the Sword King supports me, shouldn’t I be able to get some separate advice from the Chairman?”

“But, that’s-.”

at that time.

“-Just now.”

Yeon So-hyeon opened her mouth.

“Everyone who attended the family council here promised to repay this family with devotion and loyalty.”

Are you trying to tell me something?

As everyone’s eyes turned to Yeon So-hyeon, Hak-un-hyeong, the head of the household, called Yeon So-hyeon.

“Mr. Chairman.”

When Yeon So-hyeon glanced at him, Hak-un-hyeong, the head of the household, shook his head slightly.

that.

It meant that you can’t completely trust everyone here.

but.

“The King of the Namgung Family has joined hands with the Oewonju on the outside, but in reality, he has formed a secret alliance with me.”

“… … !”

“… … ?!”

For a moment, a silence filled with shock fell over the house.

But that didn’t last long.

“… and looking at the reaction of the foreigners.”

“Are you saying that Your Majesty already knew about it?”

“that…?!”

Those here are the highest level of the Luoyang Sword Masters.

They found a new contradiction in Yeon So-hyeon’s answer as if it were natural.

“What the hell now….”

“How are things going…?”

“Weren’t you and the chairman enemies…?”