Who threatened Cheonma Hara with a knife - Chapter 96



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Who threatened to call me Cheonmahara with a knife? Episode 96

Service (1)

Ilmok, who had left the palace at the call of the Heavenly Horse, was talking to the Heavenly Horse that was waiting beyond the bushes.

“Did you call, Master?”

“I’m planning to leave this place in two days, so I called you to ask you something before I do.”

“Please inquire.”

“How on earth did you end up here?”

“I wonder about that too. I just did my best on the test, but when I got here, this is where it ended up.”

“Ugh… .”

Cheonma, stroking his beard and letting out a strange sigh, told me what he had found out while searching for Ilmok.

The fact that there was a small gap in the way the test was conducted, and that Ichimoku had somehow managed to slip through that gap and come here.

“It could very well happen, but one thing that is questionable is why you moved to the edge of the testing area where the formation was spread out.”

At that question, something suddenly occurred to Ichimoku.

“The reason I moved to the end of the testing room was because of the sound of the bells.”

“The sound of bells?”

“Yes. Since I heard that if I was caught by the instructors and teaching assistants, I would receive the lowest score, I naturally moved towards that direction while avoiding the sound of the bell. Then, when I stopped hearing the sound of the bell, I changed direction and headed towards my destination, but strangely enough, the place I arrived at was here, Mang-A-Ryeong.”

“… Even if you lost your sense of direction while trying to escape the broken formation, the sound of that bell is very suspicious.”

It was something that could happen by chance.

There were also instances where I went to the end of the testing room to avoid the teaching assistants or instructors and got caught up in the tactics.

There are also cases where a small gap appears in the formation, causing you to slip out of the examination room.

And the incident of wandering through Cheonmandaesan and ending up in Mangaryeong was a disaster that occurred very occasionally.

but.

‘The chances of those three misfortunes occurring simultaneously are slim.’

Ichimoku also seemed to have reached a similar conclusion, as his expression became quite serious.

Even after the suicide of the last apologist, doubts remained, but this has now been confirmed.

The fact that there are still those within the Shinto religion who are after the sun.

The problem was on the other side.

‘You could question all the teaching assistants and instructors present at the examination site, but that would be a poor solution.’

There was a risk that the interrogation would not be effective, but if false confessions or false testimonies were made due to the interrogation and torture, there was a greater risk that things would become more complicated.

If it was torture and interrogation that was conducted with a clear tail, then it would be different. Cheonma knew very well how indiscriminate torture was a senseless act of massacre.

Cheonma, who had been increasing surveillance within the Magic Hall and thinking that he needed to prepare some other plan, looked at Ilmok with a strange look in his eyes.

It was the same when the head of the Hogyo Wonju was attacked by the Janghoe last time, and it was the same this time too.

“Still, thanks to you, I’m improving day by day, so it’s not so bad, my disciple. Hehehe.”

At this point, Cheonma began to think that it might be better to not catch those guys in order to help Ichimoku grow.

“You are too kind, Master.”

He bowed his head in an act of respect, but his face was distorted when he actually bowed his head.

‘Damn. I’m already going crazy these days.’

It was the fifth day of practicing the Talhonmujeonggeom for the role of Kang No’s disciple. The level of achievement was rising steeply.

When I was training under Cheonma or at the Magic Academy, I had some leeway to be lazy.

Cheonma was busy with his work and couldn’t spend that much time with him in a day, so he only rested at the Magic Hall whenever he had time.

But Kang Noh really did his best to roll the dice because of the grudge he had in his heart.

In addition, the fact that Ichimoku’s level had already reached a certain level also played a part.

Even though he had the skills to perform the first moves, he held back, so once he started training in earnest, he gained tremendous momentum.

Of course, the side effects were so strong that it was horrible.

So much so that I slightly regretted saying that I would be Kang No’s disciple for the remaining five days.

Rustle.

At that moment, a faint noise was heard through the bushes.

“!?”

Ichimoku, who turned his head, couldn’t help but flinch for a moment. The person who appeared between the bushes was Kang No, who he thought was asleep.

Cheonma had an indifferent expression as if he was aware of his approach, but Ilmok quickly came to his senses and spoke politely to Kang No.

“It is still early in the morning, Master. Let’s go in and sleep together.”

But the answer I got back was something unexpected.

“Hahaha. Don’t worry, Confucius. And now you don’t have to call this fool ‘teacher.’”

* * *

Kang No-yi had regained his memory and mind, but there was one question.

Why on earth did that child come to Mangaryeong, and why did he act as his disciple?

Even among the vague memories, there was also a memory of seeing a heavenly horse.

Aside from his gratitude to the child, Kang No left the pavilion to solve the mystery and followed the child’s movements.

And here, he overheard the last conversation between Ahae and Cheonma.

The sound of them calling each other teacher and student.

‘So that’s what happened.’

Kang No, who had figured out the situation in his own way, showed extreme courtesy by prostrating himself to Cheonma.

‘All of this happened because the Heavenly Demon took pity on this fool…’

He understood that Cheonma had sent his new disciple here on purpose.

While teaching his disciples the art of Talhonmujeonggeom.

When Kang No, who was deeply moved, bowed and paid tribute, Cheon Ma also opened his mouth with a slightly surprised expression.

“Get up. Kang No.”

At Cheonma’s instruction, Kang No stood up, and Cheonma looked into his eyes and became confident.

“Did you regain your memories?”

Kang Noh’s eyes, which had been clouded with turbid air until now, were now clear.

As expected by Cheonma, Kang No nodded and answered.

“I think so. It is thanks to the mercy of Confucius and the Most High.”

And Kang Noh expressed his gratitude to Ilmok, who followed Cheonma, by taking a lottery ticket.

Even though it was something he did under Cheonma’s instructions, the fact that the child was taking care of him remained unchanged.

Even while acting as a disciple for his senile self.

At Kang Noh’s calm attitude, Cheonma stroked his beard with an expression of longing and said.

“Haha. It was just something the youngest disciple did. What could this old man have done?”

“What you say is absolutely absurd. If Your Majesty had not permitted it, how could Confucius have accepted me as his teacher?”

Kang Noh said that and smiled gently at Cheonma and Ilmok.

That smile was unfamiliar even to Cheonma.

‘Huh. It’s not that you’re back, it’s that you’ve gotten even better.’

Perhaps because of the side effects of the Talhonmujeonggeom, he was a man who always showed an anxious attitude.

Cheonma, feeling much more at ease, opened his mouth.

“If you do that, we can leave here together in two days.”

For some reason, Kang No refused Cheonma’s offer.

“I can’t. I’ve come to my senses now, but there’s no guarantee that I’ll continue to be like this. Also.”

Kang Noh looked around with a face full of compassion and added:

“Shouldn’t someone be here to take care of them?”

Everyone quickly realized who Kang Noh was talking about.

These are people who have been devoted to their school, but were abandoned here because they suffered from dementia.

It refers to old people who wander around Mangaryeong.

“Is Kang No-ga here to take care of them?”

“Yes, my lord.”

“Ugh… .”

While Cheonma was looking at Kang No with a gaze full of complicated emotions, Ilmok, who had been listening to their conversation, cautiously opened his mouth.

“If you do that, can I join you at least for one day tomorrow?”

“Together, what do you mean?”

Ilmok answered Cheonma’s question.

“I thought we could join together in helping the elderly here.”

There were two reasons why Ilmok readily stepped forward.

One reason was compassion for the elderly people here.

When I was attacked, I was afraid and reluctant because my life was in danger, but now that I have found stability, it is a different story.

‘Everyone’s behavior was atrocious.’

Perhaps because of the side effects of the Talhonmujeonggeom, Kang Noh always kept his clothes and house neat and tidy.

However, the other elderly people were not limited to Kang Noh.

Their clothes were all covered in dirt, dust, and sweat, so it was hard to tell how many days they had been wearing them. There were even old people walking around with feces and urine all over them.

Also, because they did not eat properly, their skin and body condition were dull and thin.

Of course, apart from their appearance, they were such dangerous opponents that Ichimoku alone would not have been able to come up with the idea to help them.

But, with that river, it’s a different story.

And another reason why Ilmok wants to help them.

‘Playing would be the best option, but at least it’s better than practicing the first technique after the Talhonmujeonggeom.’

It was to stop the practice of the Talhonmujeonggeom. Thanks to the special training I received from Kang No over the past five days, my Hu Chosik achievements had increased unnecessarily.

At Ilmok’s words that he would join, Kang No shook his head.

“How could you make Confucius do such a thing? It is enough that you helped this little boy. Confucius should concentrate on training for a great cause.”

Ichimoku refuted the argument, almost causing a stir.

“You can practice even if you leave this place. I will have to leave this place in two days anyway. What problem would there be if I took care of them for a day or so? After all, they are all people who have devoted themselves to the new religion. How could I ignore them?”

The one who responded to Ilmok’s answer was not Kang No, but Cheonma.

“Your words are correct. They are all devoted to the religion, so since I am here, I think I should also take care of them tomorrow.”

“!?”

When Cheonma, the top sect of Cheonmasin, said that he would take care of dementia patients together, both Ilmok and Kang No looked at him with surprised expressions.

But what surprised me the most wasn’t those two.

Eunwigakju, who had been standing silently without saying a single word until now, knelt down with a shocked expression and shouted.

“That is not right! How could the Master of Ten Thousand Horses do such a thing…?”

Eunwigakju, who spoke in a thick voice like a man of few words, was unable to finish his speech.

It was because Cheonma cut him off.

“Haven’t you heard the words of Ilmok? They are all devoted to the religion.”

“But… .”

“Have you forgotten the teachings of our religion? The Heavenly Demon must rule over all believers and sentient beings. And ruling does not mean simply assigning tasks and handing down punishments. Caring for others is also the Heavenly Demon’s job. Is the Eunwigakju trying to say that this old man is only half a Heavenly Demon?”

“!!! I was so foolish. Please kill me!”

The startled Eunwigakju tried to confess his sins by hitting his head on the ground, but his head did not touch the ground.

This was because the invisible energy that flowed out from Cheonma’s body caught hold of his body.

“It is unfair to escape with death when there is a shortage of workers. Therefore, let Eunwi-gak-ju also help with the work tomorrow.”

“I will follow your will!”

Ichimoku, who was listening to the two’s fierce conversation, couldn’t bring himself to stop them.

It was the moment when the four dementia senior volunteers were born on a moonlit night.

* * *

Early the next morning.

The dementia senior volunteer group left Kang No’s residence and began their activities.

Surprisingly, the leader of the volunteer group was none other than Ilmok.

The reason was simple: the other three knew nothing about this kind of thing.

“First of all, we need to secure a wide open space at an appropriate distance from the stream. It would be best to gather the elders there and manage it together.”

“Wouldn’t it be too dangerous to gather them all in one place?”

Ilmok shook his head in response to Cheonma’s remark.

“If Master Kang alone were to manage the elders here, it would be impossible without gathering them all in one place. Also, there are ways to control them to some extent, although there may be some risk.”

The three, curious about what the control method would be, eventually followed the path toward the stream.

And when they reached a place about 200m away from the stream, Cheonma looked around and said.

“This seems like a good place.”

“The distance is just right, but there is no open space, Master.”

At that sharp remark, for some reason Cheonma closed his eyes and kept his mouth shut.

And after a very short time, he blurted out something unidentifiable.

“There isn’t any.”

“???”

The moment Ilmok was about to ask what that meant.

Crunch!

A huge bundle of crescent-shaped sword energy spread out along the drawn Heavenly Demon Sword, flying in all directions and burning the entire area in a circular shape.

Only then did Ilmok understand what Cheonma meant.

This meant that in this area, there were no elders wandering the mountains other than themselves.

‘No, even though there are no people… .’

While Ilmok was inwardly laughing at Cheonma’s bold judgment and martial arts skills that broke common sense, Cheonma spoke as if it was nothing serious.

“If we just clear away the debris, it will be a great vacant lot.”

As if in response to those words, a presence was felt from afar, and then wild monsters appeared one by one.

“What kind of guy is this!”

“How dare you disturb the territory of the new religion like this!”

It was because of the commotion created by Cheonma.

However, Ichimoku was not flustered.

The moment he discovered the approaching demons, Ichimoku realized why Cheonma had caused such chaos.

Ss …

As the terrible magic energy of the Heavenly Demon God began to overflow from the center of the Heavenly Demon’s body.

“Meet the master of Manma!!”

The wild demons instantly transformed into devout followers of the Heavenly Demon Sect and bowed down in respect.

‘It’s not like I’m fishing.’

It was clear that he had deliberately caused a commotion to gather the bandits.

But I couldn’t just sit back and do nothing. Now that Cheonma had set the stage, it was time to get to work.