The Ruler Of Darkness - Chapter 640



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Episode 640

Article 15 Arbitration

Chongqing.

Urban development project area.

“Get down…! Just get down…!”

“One, two…! One, two…!”

Even though it was late at night, the voices of the workers continuing the construction were full of energy.

Their energy was vivid, showing the pride of those who were giving this historic city a grand new life.

and.

On the side of the mountain, an old pavilion with a quiet atmosphere was looking down on the scene.

“Did you know?”

The one who opened his mouth was a middle-aged man carrying a backpack and looking out at the endlessly expanding urban construction site.

“In the past, this city belonged to Ba, and was also called Yizhou, and at one time it was called Jiangzhou.”

“(-You talk a lot.)”

What interrupted the fluent explanation was a language full of exotic accents.

“(You didn’t call me here to give me a history lecture, did you?)”

“… … .”

The interpreter swallowed hard at the obvious hostility in those words and opened his mouth cautiously.

“…The prince of the Dalidan family said that he would like to clarify his business.”

“under…!”

A middle-aged man with a cold laugh, belying his gentle impression, asked the interpreter.

“Didn’t you say something like you’d cut out my tongue if I talked nonsense? You’re like a bunch of barbarians with no dignity.”

“No, that’s it, that’s it…”

This side was also quite hostile.

When the interpreter on the agency side also showed difficulty in interpreting and tried to open his mouth cautiously.

“(Your tongue is so long and useless, you’re so cunning.)”

The man who was called the prince of proxy singing did not wait for an interpreter or hide his displeasure.

“(Tell the vice-head of the Sichuan Tang family that if he keeps talking nonsense, I will cut out his tongue and leave.)”

His blue eyes, which glowed menacingly like luminous beads, were hanging over one shoulder from the skin of what appeared to be a spirit creature.

“…Somehow, I feel like I know what you mean even without you interpreting it.”

The additional stock of the Sacheondang family.

The green eyes of the leader of the Shadow Corps, Tang Gui-ho, also became fierce.

“To those barbarian tribes of the Nanman who believe in superstitions, it seems that this Dangguiho should teach them about the time-honored etiquette and manners of the Central Plains after a long time.”

“(Today, I must teach the money slave of the Central Plains, who does not know honor and only dabbles in poison, what the pride of a true warrior is.)”

So the two of them started to build up their momentum.

[… prepare for battle.]

[Preparing for close-range collisions.]

The shadows of the Sacheon Dangga family, who had been positioned behind the Dangguiho of the Bugajoo clan, put their hands into their bosoms and lowered their postures.

“(I’ll cut off all your wrists…!)”

“(An honorable death to the dishonorable…!)”

The warriors stationed behind the prince of the proxy army raised their weapons and shouted a battle cry.

And in that imminent situation.

“It is now well known that the two families have been enemies for hundreds of years… .”

Click.

A young woman sitting in the middle, with a dignified air as she placed her glass on the table, spoke to both sides, seemingly unconcerned.

“Now, instead of talking about what’s beneficial to the enemy, how about talking about what’s beneficial to us?”

“… … .”

The wealthy Dang Gwi-ho turned his strange gaze toward the young woman.

“… You are clearly the only daughter of the governor of Chengdu, aren’t you?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

The leader of the Tea Fan Girls.

The Shangguan Orchid, known as the best beauty in Sichuan, nodded her head with an upright posture.

“… How could our Sacheondang family, with our eyes wide open, have had someone like you stolen away by the Grand Duke? It’s such a shame.”

“Stolen? No.”

At the words of the wealthy Dang Gwi-ho, the head of the Daseonrang household, Sanggwan Nanhwa, smiled with dignity.

“It wasn’t that Sacheondangga was taken away from me, it was my choice. And…”

She corrected the title of the daughter of the wealthy family.

“Now, you should call me Your Highness, not Your Highness.”

Her spirit, regardless of her not-so-high level, had a side that chilled the hearts of those who saw her.

“Huh…?”

“… … .”

for a moment.

The wealthy Dang Gwi-ho stared straight into the provocative gaze of the troublemaker.

But soon.

“…what.”

At some point, he put the small weapon he was holding in his hand into his sleeve and showed his empty hand.

“Because I was excited, I made an embarrassing slip of the tongue that is not typical of me. As you know, I am one of the few people in the Sacheon Party who is close to the Chairman.”

“Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness.”

Sanggwan Nanhwa accepted his apology readily.

She didn’t forget that the fact that the second son, Dang Gwi-ho, had stepped down first was simply a show of respect for the giant Yeon So-hyeon.

“And, the prince of the proxy group-.”

This time.

When Sanggwan Nanhwa turned his head and looked at the prince of the proxy group.

He cut her off.

“(-What does it mean to benefit the enemy?)”

“Oh, Your Majesty….”

The interpreter of Sacheondangga tried to translate, but it was faster for Sanggwannanhwa to speak directly to the prince of Daeridanga.

“(Here, the saying goes that if the Sacheondangga and Daeridanga clash, only the evil hegemon will laugh. Oh, precious birth.)”

“(…You can speak our language.)”

Sanggwan Nanhwa smiled faintly at the unexpected expression on the prince’s face.

“(Because respect is the most important weapon for a merchant, and communication is the best way to show respect.)”

“(…good night.)”

As the prince of the proxy army raised his hand, his warriors lowered the weapons they were holding.

“(I also show my respect to you and your master, the chairman of the Luoyang Swordsmanship School.)”

“(As expected from someone of noble birth, what a great decision…!)”

like that.

As Sanggwan Nanhwa elegantly clapped his hands to lighten the mood, Dang Gwi-ho, the daughter-in-law of the interpreter who was listening to him, grumbled.

“Where is the person who was saying that he would cut off my tongue just now because I was talking too much…?”

“ego…!”

Before the fight could start again, Sanggwan Nanhwa took the lead in the conversation.

“I think both of you will agree, but if we miss this opportunity, Sapaechon will secure the most important bridgehead for advancing north. The two families here will have a harder time dealing with Sapaechon in the east.”

“hmm.”

The first to react was Dang Gwi-ho, the head of the Sacheon Dang family, with a twisted smile on his lips.

“I’ll tell you in advance, aren’t we at Sacheon Dangga afraid of facing Saphaecheon alone? We just hope that no barbarians will come after us in the meantime.”

The prince of the proxy group, who had heard everything the interpreter had to say, also said with a twisted smile.

“(Our agency also has no fear of single-handedly crushing the ruthless gang of Sapaecheon. We only hope that no other vile people will commit cowardly acts in the meantime.)”

“Good…!”

What’s good about it?

“… … .”

“(…….)”

Even at the gazes of the two people, Sanggwan Nanhwa smiled as if satisfied and nodded elegantly.

“Both of you agree that we must attack Sapaechon at this opportunity. That’s great progress…!”

Sanggwan Nanhwa led the meeting by finding common ground in words that seemed to be in conflict with each other.

“Both of you are worried that the other will come after you. But you don’t have to worry about that at all.”

“…Why is that?”

“(I want to hear that part too.)”

Sanggwan Nanhwa answered the two people’s questions with a meaningful smile.

“Contrary to your confidence, Sapaechon is not an easy organization to the point that it leaves room for Sacheondangga and Daeridanga to attack each other.”

“that-.”

“(but-.)”

The two people opened their mouths to refute, but Sanggwan Nanhwa was not finished speaking yet.

“-also.”

She had a soft smile on her face.

But he spoke to the two people in an attitude that made it seem like even a single needle wouldn’t go through.

“If that happens, this wonderfully shaping metropolis will be stranded before it ever sees the light of day.”

“… … .”

“(…….)”

When the two people were silent, Sanggwan Nanhwa spoke softly but clearly and with a strong point.

“As you both know, this urban development project in Chongqing cannot exist without the cooperation of the Sichuan Tang family and the Daeli Tang family.”

She is natural.

He continued speaking while looking at the prince of the proxy group.

“(And as you know, if we fail to suppress the ambitions of the Sapacheon and complete the ‘Yangtze River Waterway Improvement Plan’ in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River within their sphere of influence, Chongqing, located in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, will also lose its significance…)”

This time she spoke to the two people in Chinese.

“Sichuan and Yunnan, which are dominated by the Sichuan and Dali families in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, will also not be able to enjoy the benefits.”

She lowered her voice to a whisper.

“Weren’t both families thirsting for trade with Western empires via the Yangtze River?”

“… … .”

Dang Gwi-ho, the head of the Sacheon Dang family, squinted his eyes as he sat down on his chair.

“(…Trade with the West can be done as before, with the Yue Kingdom in the south via the Tea Horse Road.)”

The prince of the proxy group shook his head.

“(It might be better to stick to the good old ways rather than sharing the front lines and fighting shoulder to shoulder with those who are untrustworthy.)”

“(The excellent old way?)”

Sanggwan Nanhwa elegantly refuted the argument.

“(Are you referring to the ridiculous tariffs imposed by countries like the Yue Kingdom to the south? Or are you referring to the enormous transportation costs that inevitably arise in the harsh terrain of the Chamagodo?)”

“(that-.)”

“(-furthermore.)”

The painter interrupted the prince’s words and spoke to both of them.

“Just as it has been for hundreds of years, the war between the two families to monopolize the tea ceremony will begin again.”

“(…….)”

“… … .”

The son of the head of the Sacheondang family, Dang Gwi-ho, and the prince of the Daeridang family, both kept their mouths shut.

Both of them knew that the war was a quagmire from which no one could escape.

Because we have known this clearly for hundreds of years.

But at the same time.

“(…….)”

“… … .”

For them to trust each other.

I also clearly remembered the bloody history that had already crossed too many lines.

“…ha.”

Sanggwan Nanhwa, who was looking at the two people, let out a long sigh.

“… I guess my skills aren’t enough to convince you. Well then, let’s start over.”

She clapped her hands, drawing attention from both of them.

And then he straightened his back and spoke to them in a more solemn tone than before.

“I convey the message of my lord.”

The prince and the daughter of the wealthy family also straightened their postures with serious expressions.

“… listen.”

“(I will listen.)”

She relayed Yeon So-hyeon’s words.

“The lord said, ‘I will personally guarantee that the two forces will not attack each other. And if that happens, I will personally collect the price.’”

After finishing her message, she looked at the two people’s expressions, trying to hide the slightly anxious look in her eyes.

This was because I was worried about how those who were the most proud in the Central Plains would react.

but.

“… Good.”

“(…Then, let’s do that.)”

Surprisingly obedient.

Sanggwan Nanhwa was surprised at the sight of the two people agreeing to the alliance.

“Huh…?! Is that okay…?!”

Sigh.

Seeing such a mess, the wealthy Dang Gwi-ho burst into laughter and said to the prince of the Daeridan family.

“(This young lady is protected by the arms of Yeon So-hyeon, so it seems she doesn’t know how dangerous he is in his current position.)”

“…Your Majesty, how can you speak the Southern Barbarian language?!”

Before she could even begin to feel surprised.

This time, the prince of the proxy group answered the second son, Dang Gui-ho, in fluent Chinese.

“A true king does not foresee the future, but creates the future he wants. And he is certainly the one closest to being a true king.”

The second son, Dang Gwi-ho, smiled in agreement, put his hand on his chest, and bowed his head slightly.

“(Hail to the true king.)”

The prince of the proxy group also clasped his hands together in a fist-holding manner in the style of the Central Plains.

“The king’s vengeance upon those who betray and disobey trust.”

Sanggwan Nanhwa looked at the sight and asked in a trembling voice.

“… Uh, um. Did you two both know how to speak each other’s language?”

The answer to that question came from both of them, through their own language.

“(As you said earlier, respect is the most important weapon for a merchant, and communication is the best way to show respect.)”

“The same goes for us. Not being able to communicate means not knowing how to respect your enemy, and those who do not know how to respect their enemy-.”

“(-You don’t deserve to win.)”

like that

The spearheads of the two families that had been at odds for hundreds of years were pointed at Sapaecheon.