The Ruler Of Darkness - Chapter 657



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Episode 657

Chapter 7: Preparation

Luoyang Swordsmanship.

In front of the main gate of the Gajujeon (main hall).

“Urgent news…!”

Under the pouring rain.

The guards guarding the outermost wall of the fortress did not even look at the messenger running towards them like crazy.

because.

“Urgent news…!”

“I said it was an emergency…!”

“If delivery is delayed, it’s your fault! Do you understand?!”

This was because the checkpoints were already overflowing with messengers bringing urgent reports.

The sound they made was louder than the sound of pouring rain.

“Oh, shit…!”

The leader of the group in charge of the checkpoint grabbed his subordinate and shouted.

“Send additional support here immediately! If things continue like this, work will be completely paralyzed!”

The biggest reason was that Luoyang was in the middle of a battle, so urgent news had to pour in from all directions.

In addition, the information hubs were temporarily paralyzed due to the attacks of the Demonic Cult, and the fact that most information had to be transmitted through human channels was also a major problem.

“Chief…!”

A security guard came running, completely soaked in the rain.

For a moment, the checkpoint chief’s heart sank, but he was delighted to see the bright expression on the face of the guard who had come running while drenched in water.

“Something…?!”

“An order has come down from the General Administration Office to direct all urgent communications coming through messengers to that office…!”

“Thank you, Buddha, the Four Princes…!”

At those words, the commander immediately bowed his head and gave thanks to the still dark sky.

The chief administrative officer responsible for the safety of the Sakongja fleet prevented the checkpoint from being paralyzed by taking quick action.

“Everyone heard, right…?!”

The checkpoint commander immediately shouted to the messengers.

“All hands, head to the General Administration Building! They’re waiting for you at the General Administration Building!”

Urrrrrr…!

Most of the messengers immediately started running towards the general administrator.

“this…?!”

However, the messenger who had come running last was seen running forward with an anxious expression, even getting pushed by the other messengers.

Clang…!

The messenger holding the iron gate shouted.

“Please…! This news must be reported to Gaju immediately…!”

“this…!”

What should I do?

The checkpoint officer quickly drew conclusions between the earnest expression and the chief administrator’s orders.

“Open the door…!”

“Open, open!”

“Thank you…! Thank you…! Thank you all…!”

Before the door had even fully opened, the messenger rushed in through the gap, expressed his thanks, and tried to run as fast as he could.

But then.

“for a moment…!”

Thud…!

The checkpoint leader grabbed his shoulder.

“What are you doing…?!”

Although the messenger protested strongly, the checkpoint officer shook his head.

“I had no choice but to open the door, but you must go through security procedures.”

“But, really, time is of the essence-!”

“-If time is so urgent, then cooperate with the body search immediately!”

“you…!”

The messenger had no choice but to grit his teeth and give a warning as the guards began to search each person’s body, including removing their windbreakers.

“You will all be responsible for the massive loss of life caused by the delay in delivering this news…!”

“…Chief.”

The deputy leader whispered to the leader with a disgusted expression.

“Isn’t he already a messenger with security clearance? I think it would be better to just let him in quickly-.”

“-no.”

The commander cut him off firmly.

“A rule is something that must be followed.”

“Ha, right… .”

The deputy chief sighed and shook his head at the stubborn attitude of the chief warrior.

“… Please understand.”

How anxious I am.

The security guards searched the messenger’s body, which was half soaked in rain and half sweat, as quickly as possible, and showed an apologetic look.

“That gentleman is a good person, but he’s a bit stuffy.”

“Procedure is procedure….”

The messenger seems to be reaching the limit of his patience.

“… … .”

Instead of answering, he shut his eyes tightly and trembled, and the security guards increased their speed out of apology.

“Okay, now we just need to check your abdomen. Raise your hands and-, um…?”

Something in the messenger’s abdomen.

It felt thick.

“What is this? A pocket? No, this is…”

The guardsmen looked embarrassed as they lifted the messenger’s several layers of clothing to check his bare skin.

“What? Why is your stomach so bumpy-?”

anything.

The commander, sensing something strange, extended his hand and shouted.

“No, everyone back off!”

A moment when everything feels like it’s slowing down.

The messenger’s muttering, his eyes tightly shut and dripping with cold sweat, reached everyone’s ears.

“Oh, Demon God…!”

Kwaaaaaaaaaaaaaahh …

* * *

“A self-destruction attack by a cultist within the main house…! A self-destruction attack has been confirmed…!”

“Reports are coming in of suicide attacks, including at the temporary checkpoint in Gajujeon…!”

“Administrative Director…! An explosion has been confirmed in the Administrative Director’s Office! The extent of the damage has not yet been assessed!”

“The Ministry of War has declared an emergency full-scale movement restriction within the family…! We are requesting additional instructions from the head of the household…!”

Although Gajujeon was not caught in the nearby explosion, the urgency of the situation was such that it was no different from being caught in the explosion directly.

“…It’s started.”

The Sword Honorary Chief of Staff spoke to Yeon So-hyeon with a stern expression.

“After all. If the Demonic Cult had decided to move within the main clan, even though they had not been able to sufficiently withdraw their forces outside… .”

Yeon So-hyeon took the words.

“It will be an all-out war.”

“yes.”

It was no different from them showing their intention to finish off Yeon So-hyeon at this point, even if it meant emptying out all the resources they had accumulated in the Luoyang Sword Family over the years.

“Everyone listen up…!”

When Yeon So-hyeon stood up from his seat and raised his voice to everyone in the audience, everyone held their breath and looked at him.

“As of now, the Luoyang clan declares that it is in the sixth combat situation.”

“… … !”

“… … .”

There were gasps of breath here and there.

The battle situation of the sixth division.

It meant that the main house was under ‘direct’ attack by the enemy.

“The enemies have already infiltrated deep into the main house. Therefore, Grand Duke Yeon So-Hyeon, the temporary chairman of the family council, sends a message to everyone in the main house.”

Yeon So-hyeon ordered.

“All members of the main family, stand ready for combat. Prepare for close combat.”

After a moment of silence.

The Chief of the Royal Household repeated Yeon So-hyeon’s order.

“All members of the main family, stand ready for battle.”

“All members of the main family, stand ready for battle…!”

“Prepare for close combat…!”

Almost all the messengers who had been waiting in the waiting room started to run in all directions at once, shouting.

“All members of the main family, stand ready for battle…!”

Ding ding ding ding ding ding…!

As the messengers carrying black flags galloped, the warriors who lit the signal fires banged their drums and shouted, and soon the urgent drumbeats echoed from all directions of Luoyang Jianga.

“…chairman.”

The chief of staff stood up and spoke to Yeon So-hyeon.

“I will go to the deep part.”

His lord.

The place where Yeon So-hyeon’s father, the best swordsman in the world, Yeon Geum-un, lies.

That was the depths of the sword.

“… Okay, I understand.”

“Thank you.”

Yeon So-hyeon, who was looking at the back of the chief of staff, who was nodding his head and walking hurriedly with a cane, opened his mouth.

“… the sword.”

“Yes, Mr. Chairman.”

Yeon So-hyeon spoke to the Chief Inspector General without looking back.

“You too, go to the depths and help the commander-in-chief.”

“… … ?!”

The Chief Inspector General held his breath.

“But, Chairman. So, the defense of the Gajujeon here is….”

“I know.”

“… … .”

The Chief Inspector General looked at Yeon So-hyeon’s back with a complicated expression.

But soon I had no choice but to accept it.

The heart of a son worried about his father.

How could he not have guessed the heart of a son who did not want to lose his father, whom he almost lost forever, when it was so good that it seemed so obvious?

“… Please take care, Chairman.”

“Please, Your Majesty.”

Yeon So-hyeon, who had been watching the back of Geom-jeon with his own eyes, also gave orders to the highest-ranking officials remaining in Gajujeon.

“You all should go back and lead your own organizations.”

His order met with disapproval from even the highest officials.

“… But, Mr. Chairman.”

“We have to stay in the main camp, the chain of command is-.”

“-no.”

Yeon So-hyeon shook her head with a calm face.

“As you know, the main house is currently under attack from within. Furthermore, since we don’t know who the cult members are, we can’t trust any orders from the head of the household on site. However.”

Yeon So-hyeon turned her hand behind her and pointed at her chief maid, Jeong-ah.

“Those of you here have already completed the verification process with the power of my maidservant. If it’s you, I can trust you in the battlefield and on the spot. So…”

Yeon So-hyeon looked at them with a warm face and said.

“Go back and protect your organization and your families.”

“… … .”

“… Mr. Chairman.”

One by one.

They paid their respects to Yeon So-hyeon with the most respectful courtesy and left Gajujeon together under a strict escort.

“No, maid, Jeong-ah.”

When Yeon So-hyeon finally called her name, maid Jeong-ah bit her lip and stepped forward.

“… Yes, master.”

Yeon So-hyeon opened her mouth, smiling silently at her.

“Lead all the maids guarding Won Gak Jeong and protect Yeon Bi at the General Administration Building.”

The elite warriors of Sagongja Yeonbi were currently deployed to battle against Sapaechon.

“But, Master…!”

She rarely resisted Yeon So-hyeon’s orders.

“Are you planning to leave Won-gak-jeong empty?! That is the house where you can return whenever you want, and also the place where the shrine to your mother, Yak-so-yu, is located-!”

“-It’s okay.”

Yeon So-hyeon smiled as if she had found liberation and spoke to the maid, Jeong-ah.

“The world is my home, the high sky is my roof, and the vast earth is my floor. And the corpse of the departed is just the corpse of the departed.”

“Master…!”

Yeon So-hyeon held both hands of the maid Jeong-ah and made a request while looking into her eyes.

“I would rather take care of my living family than an empty house.”

“… … !”

Originally.

The dragon eyes of the maidservant Jeong-ah could not read Yeon-seo-hyeon’s mind, which was surrounded by the magical energy of Je-am-jin-cheon-gyeong.

but.

At this very moment.

“I will not die. I will not give up.”

She could feel Yeon So-hyeon’s sincerity so clearly.

“…All right.”

so.

What more can I say?

“Little girl. I will definitely carry out my master’s orders…!”

Yeon So-hyeon gave her one last request.

“Let’s see if we can live.”

“Yes, master…!”

like that.

After a large group of people left, only essential personnel who could grasp the situation and spread the word remained in Gajujeon.

“… … .”

“… … .”

Yeon So-hyeon met eyes with the young people looking at her and smiled playfully.

“Good. Now that I’ve let everything out, I can finally breathe a little. How nice is it to be alone?”

Those remaining in the audience laughed at his joke.

Yeon So-hyeon looked at each of them and continued speaking in a serious tone.

“I will personally ensure your safety, so you have nothing to worry about.”

Then, bright shouts came back from here and there in the room.

“Mr. Chairman, we have no worries at all…!”

“The greatest swordsman in the sword family, who defeated even the Sword King, is with us. What can we fear…!”

“I will be with you until the end, Chairman…!”

“There, you.”

Yeon So-hyeon smiled and pointed out the last person who shouted.

“I told you that neither you nor I will die, so what are you talking about as if it’s the end?”

“Yeah, you idiot…!”

“You said it wasn’t the last time…!”

Even while receiving criticism and laughter from all sides.

“Hehehe… .”

The person who shouted that he would be with Yeon So-hyeon until the end did not lose his smile.

Yeon So-hyeon watched him for a moment, nodded, and motioned for him to come closer.

“Are you a member of my department?”

“yes…!”

A young man dressed in royal attire clasped his hands together vigorously and answered loudly.

“Naewon, I heard it’s Nanmyeong from the Office of the General Secretary…!”

“Okay, I’m sorry.”

Yeon So-hyeon nodded, put her arm around his shoulder, and pointed to Gaju-jwa with her hand.

“Take the paper seal of the head of the household seat you see over there, and bring my father’s ceremonial sword and wait next to me.”

“yes…?”

“It’s not a difficult task.”

Yeon So-hyeon smiled at Nan-myeong, who was looking at her with a blank expression.

“Just wait on the side, and when I ask, you can hand me the sword then.”