The World of Sound - Chapter 166
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166
“Stop there.”
The run of the Moo-oh was not as fast as on the plains.
The ground is hard and solid, but at the same time slightly frozen and slippery, so proper strength control is required.
If I had wanted to, I could have run harder, stomping so hard that the ground would crack and break, but since I didn’t know how much further I had to go, I chose to move quickly to be safe.
After walking for a while like that, a group of drones stopped them.
Since I had already told Mu-o in advance, I was able to stop in front of him without difficulty and show him the jade tablet I had brought, even though they were very wary.
“Jade plaque? This is… … .”
However, the expressions on their faces as they received the jade tablets were unusual.
First, they looked a little surprised when they saw who the owner of the jade tablet Cheonhwa had handed them, but when they finally checked the jade tablet Bukgungyeon had brought, their expressions hardened to the point of being cold and they began to whisper among themselves.
“… … Please follow me for now. You are a guest, after all.”
However, it seemed that the meaning and value of the jade tablet could not be changed at will.
Although they had very unpleasant faces, they took a quick look at Cheonhwa and his group and told them to follow them before taking the lead and heading somewhere.
It is probably the home base of the North Sea Ice Palace.
‘As expected.’
Cheonhwa understood their attitude.
Even if it was the jade tablet of the Crown Prince, the fact that he reacted like that to the jade tablet of his mother that Bukgungyeon brought must mean that what he knew was true.
‘Pure-blooded? That’s ridiculous.’
The sinner’s jade tablet.
That reaction might be because her mother said it and her father heard it, because her mother was a sinner who broke the laws of the North Sea Ice Palace.
It is a law that states that people from the North Sea cannot marry outsiders or have children.
So, it is said that the bloodline that received the grace of the North Sea is being inherited, but you can see just by looking at Bukgungyeon how absurd and useless this is.
Ice Age.
Because it is a constitution that appears very rarely even in the North Sea.
The evidence that he was born with an abundance of blessings, not the grace of the Ice Spirit, appeared in Bukgungyeon, who is not a pureblood.
That’s why Cheonhwa laughed at them inwardly, but on the other hand, he felt uneasy.
If they knew that fact, would they really stay quiet?
It is possible to acknowledge and treat the Ice Age and to change the law, but I think the probability of that happening is low.
The North Sea and the Ice Palace are extremely closed places, so there was a greater chance that they would not acknowledge or accept this huge change.
It was perhaps an attempt to eliminate the being who shook the law, namely Bukgungyeon.
‘If that happens, the ice palace will just fly away.’
It’s unlikely that they would do something like that if they knew of the two’s powers, but if it happened, the Ice Palace would face a catastrophe.
Because I will blow up the ice palace.
Anyway, since it’s the Ice Palace, I don’t know when I’ll see them again, and I might never see them again, and I already didn’t like them.
On the other hand, Bukgungyeon was useful in many ways even though it was not a relationship that had been built up over time.
Although she lacks experience and has not yet fully attained enlightenment, it is difficult to compare her to the Three Kings of Heaven, but among the hundred greatest martial arts masters, there was no one who could easily defeat her.
Besides, there would be quite a lot to take in the ice palace.
Treasures of the North Sea. At least ice crystals and ice jade could be sold for a very high price in the Central Plains, so even if he didn’t collect other goods, the ice palace was a gold mine from Cheonhwa’s perspective.
What if they come at you first? Just push them away and take what you need.
Rather, it could be said to be beneficial, so there was no reason to feel uncomfortable and watch their reactions.
No matter what they do, even if they trap him, he won’t dare do anything to himself.
“Please wait here.”
With such complicated thoughts and emotions intertwined, I finally reached the ice palace.
A rather grand castle worthy of the word palace awaited them majestically.
The North Sea Ice Palace warriors who arrived there told Cheonhwa and Bukgungyeon to wait for a moment and quickly headed off somewhere.
Perhaps to inform the princess.
The name Geom-hu is heavy, and the jade tablet of the former princess has returned.
“Shall we turn around for a moment?”
“Uh… … No, Gaga? They definitely told me to wait here… … .”
“What, what could happen if I just look back for a moment? And, there’s no evidence. I don’t remember hearing anything like that?”
However, Cheonhwa had no intention of just waiting quietly as they instructed.
This is because the North Sea Ice Palace is a place that is difficult to visit, and there is no guarantee that they will readily hand over the Asura statue.
If they say they’re hiding it and don’t have it, or if they say they lost it, you’ll have to look for it yourself, so it wouldn’t be a bad idea to search for it in advance.
If you get caught and get yelled at, just say you didn’t know.
Anyway, the conversation they had is only known to the parties involved, and even if they did say that, if I say I misunderstood, that’s the end of it.
Thinking that they wouldn’t do anything to him just because he was wandering around without permission, Cheonhwa immediately left the designated location.
I wonder if it would have been better if they had just taken it to a separate place to stay, but since they left it on the street like this, I don’t think it’s entirely my fault.
“Gaga, let’s go together!”
Bukgungyeon also participated in the departure of Cheonhwa.
It was also because Cheonhwa’s position could become difficult if she was left alone, but she was also curious.
What kind of place this is, where my mother is, and how she will welcome me.
“for a moment.”
The two of them ended up exploring the Bukhae Ice Palace, but in reality, it was difficult to wander around for a long time.
It was because those who rushed to the Northern Sea Ice Palace Lord using lightness would soon return, but more than that, there were too many eyes watching them.
Since the Bukhae Ice Palace was originally very cautious and closed off, they were bound to stand out because they looked like outsiders to anyone.
Since he would be the center of attention wherever he went, there was a high chance that he would be stopped before he could do anything, so Cheonhwa came up with a plan.
“Go, go go?”
He lightly hugged Bukgungyeon, who had come close to go with him.
If we keep moving separately like this, we’ll get caught right away.
But when you embrace her like this and align yourself with her vibrations, it’s a different story.
It is not easy to match the physical and internal energy waves of another person, but Cheonhwa, who occasionally checked on her for the recovery of the ice spirit body and subsequent research, was able to do it without difficulty, and when he stepped on the Mu-Sang-Bo in that state, it became difficult to distinguish them as if they were natural objects.
If you look closely, you can recognize it, but just as we don’t look closely at all the objects around us, if you’re not careful, you may pass it by without even noticing, causing a kind of cognitive decline in the other person.
‘Is this how it’s done?’
There, the poisonous silver-colored magic of the killer was mixed.
I haven’t mastered it yet, but I’ve seen him use it a few times so I can get the gist of it.
Then, the North Sea Ice Palace became their playground.
Wherever you go, no matter who you pass, there are few people who recognize you properly.
I just tilt my head wondering what passed by.
‘I don’t feel anything in particular.’
Of course, most of the warriors of the North Sea Ice Palace were experts.
The number was by no means small, but it was clear that most of those wandering around were a powerful group with considerable military experience, above first-class.
However, Cheonhwa and Bukgungyeon were just too overwhelming.
So much so that they don’t even notice you walking around in broad daylight.
Thanks to this, Cheonhwa was able to see quite a few places in a short period of time.
The North Sea Ice Palace was quite large, but since it was able to freely use its lightness and movement, it only took two or three steps to skim through the main areas.
“Gaga. What on earth are those people?”
After walking around like that, the two returned to their original place.
In the meantime, there was a loud noise looking for those who had gone to report to the princess, but he paid no attention.
As if she had been there from the beginning, Cheonhwa calmly sat down and handed Bukgungyeon over, and she gave a short speech about the Bukhae Ice Palace.
The biggest thought that came to Bukgungyeon’s mind as he looked around this place was one of wonder.
I know they are strong, and I know they are so numerous that almost all of them can be considered unmanned, but the behavior of those who are not is a bit strange.
mask.
Among them, there were some masked people.
It was a plain mask with no features, and those who wore it did not seem to have any inner strength.
Then, would this be the standard for distinguishing between ordinary people who have not learned martial arts and warriors?
But is it really necessary to distinguish it that way?
For those who have learned martial arts to some extent, it wouldn’t be that difficult to figure out whether or not the opponent has learned martial arts.
“That’s probably… … .”
Bukgungyeon was puzzled, but Cheonhwa could understand it roughly.
Because the gazes, speech, and actions of other Ice Palace figures looking at those wearing masks were closer to hatred than simple discrimination.
“Like a slave… … .”
“I am a sinner.”
In the Central Plains, slavery is institutionally prohibited, but it is different outside of the country.
Because they have their own culture and laws.
Didn’t they ask if Biyeon was a slave at the Namman Wild Beast Palace just now?
He had no intention of criticizing their culture, so he just offered his own guess, but a voice cut him off.
One of the unmanned soldiers of the North Sea Ice Palace who first brought them here.
Thanks to that, the female warrior of the Ice Palace gave the answer, glaring at them with a cold gaze as if she had been searching for a long time.
I don’t know if it’s because the yin energy is strong, but since most of the members of the Ice Palace are women, it might be right to call them female warriors.
“Are you a sinner?”
“They are sinners who have committed big and small crimes against the palace. So there is no need to treat them like human beings.”
She sharply answered Bukgungyeon’s question, which seemed puzzling.
I didn’t have a particularly good feeling towards them, but I felt particularly sensitive to the word “sinner.”
“but…….”
“What if a rebellion breaks out?”
“They are those who have admitted their sins. Those who resisted are all already dead. Also, depending on the severity of the sin, their martial arts skills have been abolished or banned, so there is no need to worry about that. It is not something for outsiders to worry about.”
He said, “Don’t worry about it, I’ll take care of it.”
However, I don’t know if it’s because of the influence of the sword master or because he brought the jade tablet of the old princess.
“The princess has decided to grant you an audience. Please follow me.”
‘perhaps…….’
And one more possibility.
Cheonhwa wondered if the princess of Bukhae Ice Palace who had come to meet them might be Bukgung Yeon’s mother.
She used to be a princess, so it wouldn’t be strange if she became a princess by now.
Of course, considering that their laws were strict and that Bukgungyeon’s mother’s crime was very serious, there was a clear possibility that she would have been overthrown or killed, but I still hoped that maybe, just maybe, things would be resolved easily.
However, those expectations were shattered the moment they met the Northern Ice Princess.
Her age was similar to Bukgung Yeon’s mother, and her appearance was outstanding beyond words, but she did not resemble Bukgung Yeon in the slightest.
It is difficult to find the appearance of Bukgung Se-ga in Bukgung Yeon’s face right away, and it is said that she resembles her mother’s face as if it were a mold of her, so at least she was not a princess.
“Are you the ones who brought the Jade Seal of the Sword?”
“Yes.”
“I think highly of my swordsmanship. So tell me what you want. If it’s something I can grant, I will.”
The Northern Ice Palace Lord, who met Cheonhwa, was quite straightforward and asked about their purpose right away.
‘Look at this?’
However, he did not say a word about the owner of the other jade tablet.
As if he was reluctant to even mention the name.
“The owner of the jade tablet I brought. I want to know about her. Is she alive? Where is she now?”
Bukgungyeon responded immediately as if he was shocked by the reaction.
Although his primary goal was to return the Asura statue, he did not fail to understand her feelings, so Cheonhwa only glanced at her and did not do anything to stop her.
“That’s difficult. It’s an internal problem within our Ice Palace. Is there anything else? If not, then I’ll go back now.”
“… … .”
However, the Northern Ice Palace Lord didn’t even blink an eye, as if he had expected it.
If there was nothing else to do, he would just give them a stern look and order them to go back.
That’s why Bukgungyeon had no choice but to keep her mouth shut.
It’s unlikely that he’ll listen to you even if you whine, and he doesn’t want to let Cheonhwa’s purpose get ruined because of him.
“I would like to get back the item that the other owner of the jade tablet brought back.”
Since he couldn’t just be kicked out like this, Cheonhwa stepped forward again.
He also wanted to find Bukgungyeon’s biological mother if possible and take her with him, but it would not be easy, and even if he had to take her by force, he needed to know where she was and who she was.
“That evil thing? Fine. I’ll give you what you want, so take it and leave this place.”
“… … ?”
However, I thought that it would not be easy to achieve, but the Lord of the North Sea Ice Palace surprisingly said that he would give it to me easily.
That must mean they want you to leave or it means nothing to them.
Maybe it’s both, though.
“Snow Flower. You give it back to them. As soon as you receive it, have them leave the North Sea.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
He was no different from the concubine, but Cheonhwa and Bukgungyeon could no longer say anything.
Her attitude was so firm, and there was no real reason to pick a fight.
So the two looked at each other for a moment, but couldn’t come up with a sharp idea.
He simply retreated from the palace grounds, following the unmanned Ice Palace called Seolhwa.
“The item you mentioned is currently sealed in a sacred location. It will take some time to retrieve it, so please wait in the meantime. This time, be quiet at the location I have designated.”
After they left the palace, the woman in charge of the business gave them some words of encouragement.
He seemed to be gnashing his teeth a little, perhaps remembering how he had been running around frantically looking for them a while ago.
“Well… … I’ll try.”
Of course, Cheonhwa had no intention of doing that.
They said they were going to be away for a while, so I thought I’d investigate Bukgungyeon’s mother while they were away.
I won’t say it easily, but there may be a way.
Since she was a person who was like a princess, if we investigate, we may be able to get some clues.
Whether it’s the characters from the North Sea Ice Palace or the masked sinners.
It might end up being a case of the Ice Palace and the Sword, but so what?
As Cheonhwa, who wasn’t afraid of such things, was thinking about this and that, a woman named Seolhwa, who seemed like she would leave at any moment, stood there blankly and asked him an unexpected question.
“Then, how much will it cost?”
“……expense?”
“You forced us to take that evil item and keep it in our ice palace for a long time, so there should be a storage fee. Surely you didn’t intend to get it for free?”
“Uh… …Can I have a receipt? I have some receipts from Man Geum Sang Dan.”
“What is that useless piece of paper?”
They are demanding payment for having been in charge of such a dangerous object as the Asura statue for so long.
When I came here, I brought a gift prepared by Seolsanpa, but it seemed like it wasn’t accepted.
That’s why I mentioned the voucher, but of course it won’t work.
Because the term ‘cheque’ is only used in the Central Plains.
“If you have nothing to pay for… …you’ll have to pay with your body.”
To the two who were embarrassed, Seolhwa smiled sinisterly.
It seems as if the time for revenge has finally come.