Side Story Episode 76. In the rushing bloody wind (1)
“It’s not moving.”
Chief Woo I-gon frowned at the words of Seok-hwan, the vice-chief of the Blood Guard.
“what? “Did you really notice?”
The Blood Guard of the Tiger Blade is different from the Black Tiger Band.
While the Black Tigers were a unit specialized in sneak attacks, the Blood Tigers were a unit skilled in striking and escaping the enemy with a small number of troops.
It was the difference between a secret attack and a surprise attack. If the Black Tigers are assassins, the Blood Tigers should be called special forces. If you fight without knowing, the former will be more powerful, but in a fight where you recognize your opponent, the latter can be said to be one step above.
The power of the Tiger Sword Corps varies depending on how the two units, the Blood Tiger and the Black Tiger, are used. The reason why the three hundred ghost guards were waiting behind them was because the two units needed thorough preparation for the ghost guards to properly demonstrate their abilities.
But now?
“Have you heard from Manyo?”
“Not yet.”
“… … Damn it.”
Black Tiger Master Manyo wasn’t a guy you wanted to get close to even with empty words, but he was a guy who was sure to get things done at least.
During all my missions, I have never been unable to make contact. Although he was a very conniving man, he knew better than anyone else that if the proper communication system was disrupted, it would have a negative impact on the entire unit.
‘At this time, you can receive at least two replies. But the fact that it didn’t come… … .’
The results are clear.
The Black Tigers suffered.
‘But how?’
The skills of the Black Tigers were well-known in Fujian. It is said that a unit’s capabilities are greatly affected by the environment and situation, but even in the worst case scenario, the Black Tigers were the ones who somehow achieved their mission and returned.
A unit comparable to a top-notch assassination sect collapsed in an instant?
‘The demonic cults are that strong?’
Information has been received. It is estimated to be around 500 people, and is said to be a first-class large unit with impressively refined prayers.
The Hogeomdan also had five hundred members and was top-notch in skill. Even though there are not many notable martial arts sects, it can be said that they are one of the top ten armed forces organizations in Fujian.
‘The Black Tiger Lord is not a fool. The experience is also outstanding. If he had been faced with a force that he could not handle, he would have retreated unconditionally.
Nevertheless, the fact that they were defeated would mean that the enemy’s skills completely overwhelmed the Black Tigers.
‘Is that possible?’
In an all-out war, if there is a clear difference in skill, you can overwhelm your opponent. In particular, this aspect is especially noticeable in units made up of martial people.
However, the Black Tigers are an assassination organization. Even with a force two or three times higher, it is nearly impossible to chase down and annihilate the fleeing Black Tiger.
‘If it really happened, they would have done something. There is no explanation other than that.’
If the Black Tigers were so strong that they could not escape and be completely annihilated, there would be no reason to stay there and kill them.
Woo Igon’s eyes deepened.
‘A magician?’
There are all kinds of psychic martial artists running rampant in the world. Among them, there is a magic that can control a person’s mind, and there is also a strange magic study that makes a person who cannot even contain magic in his weapon move as fast as lightning.
‘I’ve never seen an authentic magician before. What if their magical skills can demonstrate the ability to break away from mutual understanding?’
The magic arts possessed by the Heavenly Demon Church, the head headquarters of the Demonic Murim, are called orthodox magic arts.
Of course, the magic arts of the Heavenly Demon Church were on a different level from the miscellaneous magic arts that spread throughout the central plains.
Since he possessed all kinds of martial arts and magic arts, he would also have martial arts that could severely destroy a person’s mind or cause him to see illusions. I wonder if the Black Tigers also suffered from that kind of martial arts attack.
‘Whatever it is, I can’t wait any longer.’
Outside the canyon, all of the enemy’s forces were lined up and on guard in all directions.
‘As expected, I’m careful.’
It is obvious that if you are surprised in this canyon, which is blocked by quite high cliffs on both sides, the damage will be great.
They are also aware of that fact and are not able to advance quickly.
“My lord. What should I do?”
“… … .”
“Shall I contact the Return Corps again?”
A guard unit is waiting at the rear. More than twenty miles away from here, they were fully prepared to meet the enemy.
In order to lure the enemies to the Ghost Guard, they had to be brought here.
‘Anyway, the first operation went over the water.’
The primary goal was to tie up the enemies on that plain and kill them slowly, step by step. The Black Tiger’s mission was to make those who had suffered some degree of damage no longer bear it and advance.
However, the Black Tiger did not receive any communication and the enemy came all the way here. Regardless of whether the Black Tigers survive or not, the primary operation is ultimately a failure.
Should we proceed with the secondary operation like this or wait?
“Contact the return squad. It is highly likely that the Black Tiger Corps was wiped out. and… … .”
Woo Igon’s eyes changed.
“We are moving too.”
Do not face the enemy head on. It was time to gently lead them here, attacking only the enemy’s advance guard.
“One, three, and four groups take turns taking care of them… … .”
It was then.
“… … ?!”
Woo I-gon and Seok-hwan’s faces hardened at the same time.
The guys who were on guard in all directions suddenly lined up and were heading back the way they had come.
“My lord.”
Seok-Hwan frowned.
“They are coming back.”
“I’m watching too.”
Woo I-gon’s head was spinning for the first time in a long time as he looked at the enemy with wide-open eyes.
‘Are they planning a surprise attack in the canyon, or are they confident that we are waiting for them? Or is it both?’
You won’t know.
I don’t know, but I’ll be moving assuming it exists. That was most likely.
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‘then… … .’
Woo Igon had a sad look on his face.
‘There’s nothing I can do?’
The road leading to the canyon is wide. However, the roads leading to the left and right are so rough that even if that many people can spread out, they cannot move quietly.
In other words, methods such as luring the enemy into a surprise attack do not work.
If you knew that and still missed it, you could have done otherwise, but if you didn’t know and missed it, you’re just a fool.
‘Of course he’s not stupid.’
then?
‘Are you planning to find a completely different path and go back?’
As of now, that was the most likely possibility.
Seok-Hwan asked.
“Shall we join the kids?”
Woo Igon, who was silently lost in thought, nodded as if he had made up his mind.
“Send only one and three trillion. “Tell them to monitor their movements as secretly as possible.”
“All right.”
Seok-Hwan raised his index finger, then folded his thumb and index finger and flicked them.
Slurp.
Twenty masked men in dark red uniforms moved quietly.
Their movements were similar to but different from those of the Black Tiger. If the Black Tiger is like the wind that leaves no trace, the Blood Tiger is like a snake dragging a ship along the ground.
It’s stealthy yet fast. In terms of escape and sneak attack, the Black Tiger’s new method is suitable, but when it comes to hit and run, the soft and sticky Blood Tiger’s new method will be much more advantageous.
So the two groups passed through the canyon and entered the place where the enemy had retreated.
“Vice owner.”
“Yes, my lord.”
“Tell the remaining members to prepare for battle.”
Seok-Hwan’s eyes sparkled.
Woo Igon said calmly.
“Looking at their movements, it is not a method specialized for surprise or secret attacks. Of course, there has to be someone among them who can move secretly, but it is meaningless when moving as a unit.”
“I guess so.”
“Just in case, prepare a thorough lineup. “It’s not likely, but if they really try to do something, they will react immediately and fall to the rear.”
“All right.”
Seok-Hwan gave orders to the remaining Blood Guards.
As soon as the name fell, the remaining Blood Guards formed a square. Quick and quick movements. It was an action that must have been repeated thousands or tens of thousands of times.
A joy appeared on Woo Igon’s face.
‘good.’
The Blood Guard is the unit that performs the most work in the Tiger Guard. It can handle so many things.
Even if the Ghost Guards and the Black Guards rest, the Blood Guards do not rest. Nevertheless, none of the unit members complained. This was because everyone knew that the only way to become stronger was to gain more actual combat and experience.
Uigon was proud of his subordinates.
‘In a few years, we will be the chairs of the Hogeomdan.’
The Blood Guard initially consisted of only 30 people. In just three years, this blood band increased to 100 people. He gave strength to the Blood Guard, even changing the formation of the Ghost Guard.
In the future, the number will increase, and then, as promised by the owner of the top tier, the entire Hogeomdan will establish a separate sect and take hegemony over Fujian. Excluding the Hogeomdanju, the most capable person will be able to become the second-in-command of the faction and actually lead the organization.
That was Woo Igon’s dream.
‘Until that happens, succeed in all missions.’
How much time has passed like that?
hook!
Three blood tigers who came running from afar bowed down before Woo I-gon and Seok-hwan.
“Currently, Team 1 is going 30 chapters deeper than Team 3 to monitor the enemy’s movements. “It is said that the enemy is changing their marching route in the direction of Long March.”
Seok-Hwan looked at Woo I-Gon.
“It looks like they are planning to take a detour and go back.”
“hmm.”
Woo Igon nodded.
“I thought it would be impossible, but it really was like that. “They are more cautious than you think.”
It would take two more days to take a detour and enter Yeonseong. This means that they are paying enough attention to power conservation to take that time.
“Go back and report once a class. If the two reports are the same as before, we too will pivot to attack the enemy… … .”
It was then.
‘uh?’
Woo Igon’s eyes wavered.
‘what?’
My hair shook.
The wind blowing was very cool. They were hiding against the wind as they waited to meet the enemy.
But why? The wind was strangely getting on my nerves right now.
‘What’s so… … .’
At that time, Woo Igon’s eyes caught sight somewhere high in the sky.
Dozens of black dots were visible. It was hard to see because of the sunlight, but the dots were clearly getting bigger as time went by.
It falls in an arc. Small surface area, but long… … .
‘arrow?!’
And there was something black hanging at the end of the arrow.
Woo Igon shouted hysterically.
“Retreat! “Get back!”
Chaaaaaa!
He immediately pulled out his blood tiger sword and launched a sword wind.
Push!
A dozen arrows lost their strength and crumbled. However, the remaining arrows were already falling on the ground around the Blood Guard.
pop! Puff puff puff!!
White smoke rose with an eerie explosion and quickly disappeared.
“Oops!”
“Uweek!”
“Aaaah!”
The warriors fell down with miserable screams.
“It’s poison! Stop breathing and retreat! hurry!”
“Avoid!”
The ranks were disorganized and the square collapsed. The top of the canyon quickly became a place of chaos.
And then.
Bababababaak!
About 50 people, unknown when or how they moved, appeared above the canyon.
They were the demons of this group, led by senior captain Seol I-jeon.
Seol Yi-jeon drew his bow and shouted.
“Shoot!”
Titty tititting!!
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