Side Story Episode 126. To fate (1)
The group heads south to the southwest, taking Ho-gwang and Jin Yo-seong with them.
With their stamina, it would have been okay to travel for half a day without stopping, but because they were pregnant, fast movement was impossible.
Ho Gwang was also an ordinary person who had never learned a single martial arts skill, and Wi Chan was also seriously injured, so it was better to take it easy.
The problem was the enemy’s pursuit.
“The people presumed to be demons entered the Gwando side road next to Gyeongbeon Village, which they had passed an hour and a half ago.”
Yoo Sang-cheon, who received information through Bunta, had a very grim face. There were no special injuries, but I was exhausted because I had returned from Bunta without resting.
“Then I guess I should consider it as Han Si-jin.”
“It could be faster than that.”
“Of course it is.”
Lee Cheon-sang glanced at Ho-gwang and Jin Yo-seong.
Even if you weren’t running yourself, it wasn’t easy to carry it on your back for a long time. However, Ho-gwang was unable to show any sign of hardship due to his worries about his pregnant wife.
‘That’s difficult.’
I thought I could beat him if I kept a reasonable distance.
But they were clearly coming from the same path we had taken. It was clear that there was someone who was good at tracking, or that they had their own information system that could not be caught even by Protestant informants.
‘If we continue like this, a war will inevitably occur. then… … .’
Lee Cheonsang looked at Yu Sangcheon and Wei Chan.
Yu Sang-cheon was exhausted and Wei Chan was also not normal. He was so tired that even treatment would not be enough, so he ran non-stop, so his wounds might have opened up more by now.
‘It can’t be helped.’
Lee Cheon-sang asked.
“What is the number of enemies?”
“There is no change from before. If there are about 50 people and it is additional information… … .”
Yu Sang-cheon glanced at Wei Chan.
“It is said that there is a blood sword level expert involved.”
Wei Chan’s eyes deepened.
Lee Cheon-sang nodded and looked up at the sky.
Many stars were visible. The cloudless night sky was brighter than I expected.
It was a blessing for those who pursued it, but it was a grim situation for those who escaped.
“It’s Fujian.”
Yoo Sang-cheon and Wei Chan looked at Lee Cheon-sang at the sudden remark.
Still looking at the sky, Lee Cheon-sang continued.
“To the south of Fujian’s Wuyi Mountain is Jianyang County.”
“Yes, I know.”
“Even if they go as far as Fujian, the influence of Protestantism is so strong that they won’t be able to come in easily. “There is a place called Hongeunjang near Unjeongso-ro (雲井小路) in the north of Geonyang-hyeon.”
“… … ?”
“I’m taking you two there.”
A look of puzzlement appeared on Yoo Sang-cheon’s face.
“Is this a safe house?”
“It can be seen as a similar place.”
Hong Eun-jang was a manor built by Lee Cheon-sang’s adoptive father, Lee Ga-sangdan’s Danju, one of the orphans who had grown up to become a merchant.
Thanks to the purchase of a fairly large piece of land in the area, the surroundings were pleasant and the manor itself was quite spacious. It was not a place of business, but a place where Iga Sangdan’s operating group could stop by and rest.
Comfortable lodging and meals are provided to those who have the mark of the Iga Sangdan, so if proven, it can be the best resting place as the first base during your school.
If only I could reach it. Yu Sang-cheon’s face brightened.
“You just have to cross Mount Wuyi. Well, it will be difficult to get over it, but if we go to Fujian in the first place, they will be hesitant.”
“Yes. However, just in case, you can go into Hongeunjang and contact the nearby magic clan. “Even if it just confuses the enemy, it can be seen as doing its job well.”
“Will the magic clans listen to me? Moreover, if you commit it arbitrarily… … .”
“That much can be ignored.”
He was a man who had a good relationship with Do-heon and even with the head of the criminal code, Gong Mu-o-wae.
Moreover, although he did not reveal it himself, Yu Sang-cheon was the only grandson of the White Bone God Demon. That fact alone will lead to a flood of people coming to help.
If necessary, you should at least use your own background.
Wichan said in a somewhat quiet voice.
“The distance from the enemy is vague. “At this very moment, we are probably getting closer by the minute, and I am concerned that a fight may break out before we enter Fujian.”
“If we go at this rate, there’s a good chance that will happen.”
In addition, the group stopped by the village once in a while to get the bare minimum of food and drinking water.
They can drink only dried beef jerky and spring water, but they cannot feed such foods to pregnant women. Even when he was captured by the blood-scented sword and his party, he wasn’t able to eat proper food.
No matter how urgent it is, you have to take care of what you need. I don’t know if it’s truly an unavoidable moment.
‘That’s the problem.’
It is truly an unavoidable moment. At that moment, how far should we draw the line in that situation?
“You two, listen carefully.”
Was it an illusion on the part of the two people that they felt that Lee Cheon-sang’s unique monotonous tone seemed to have become a little more indifferent?
“Lee Ho-en’s spire-gong (尖塔公) has fallen asleep at the end of Fujian, and the person who received his grace wishes to receive help from Hong Eun-jang.”
“… … ?”
“If you convey these words to Hong Eun-jang’s master, he will let you in without asking about your identity.”
“yes?”
“There are no warriors in Hongeunjang, but I heard that there are many people targeting the top’s attendants and that there is a considerable level of scheming in place. “I don’t know exactly what the level is, but at least I don’t think it’s at a level where it will collapse easily.”
“… … “Monarch?”
“I will leave the request for support from the Magic Clan to your discretion. “It is something that can be handled somehow, but there is no need to complicate the situation by deliberately asking for help, so constantly check the information and be aware of what the situation is.”
“Monarch.”
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Yoo Sang-cheon’s eyes were filled with strength.
“What do you mean by that now?”
Lee Cheon-sang turned his head to the east.
“When I came here, I memorized the entire terrain within a city town. “We will be able to prevent at least half an hour.”
“Monarch!”
Yoo Sang-cheon shouted.
“Are you really telling us to abandon the monarch and run away?”
“Is there a problem?”
“Of course there is a problem! Even if it means acting as bait, we have to do it! Why the monarch… … !”
“You probably won’t be able to deal with a blood sword level expert, but does the ten commanders have a plan that can stop fifty troops?”
Yoo Sang-cheon gritted his teeth.
“I will try to stop it somehow. So please reconsider your order. I also memorized some of the terrain on my way here… … .”
At that time, Wichan said.
“Can we keep the progress at the current pace?”
“I will also leave that up to your judgment. Until a big problem arises, it will be okay to head south without changing speed. However, if it is a situation that will be too difficult for the pregnant woman, the speed will need to be adjusted.”
“All right.”
Yu Sang-cheon glared at Wei Chan with burning eyes.
“you!”
“I was so blinded by my desire to win that I suffered injuries that I should not have suffered.”
“… … !”
“This is a mission. You can’t make that mistake again. Isn’t that right, my lord?”
Lee Cheon-sang nodded.
“Accurate. “Never forget that mindset until you accomplish your mission.”
“I’ll keep that in mind.”
Wichan took control with moderation.
Lee Cheon-sang looked at Yoo Sang-cheon.
Yoo Sang-cheon gritted his teeth and eventually lowered his head.
“So that I can see you alive… … .”
“no.”
“… … .”
“It may be in front of me, but you shouldn’t say things like that in front of others at a time of crisis.”
“… … .”
“You are the leader. He already has ten members. “Say again, not as the grandson of the White Bone God Demon, nor as an individual Yu Sang-cheon, but as the ten leaders of a group of Yasha spirits.”
Yoo Sang-cheon, who was looking at Lee Cheon-sang with shaking eyes, lowered his head again.
“I will make sure to complete the mission.”
“good night.”
Lee Cheon-sang tapped the two people on the shoulders.
Now he, too, is beginning to understand in his heart why people act like this.
“Let’s leave after halftime.”
* * *
After comforting the two, Lee Cheon-sang went to Ho-gwang and Jin Yo-seong and handed them a well-wrapped lump of beef jerky from his arms.
“It’s going to be a bit of a difficult road ahead. You will need to be careful about allocating your physical strength, and in case you are unable to obtain food and water for pregnant women, try to survive as much as possible with these.”
The two people looked at Li Cheon-sang with shaking eyes.
This was because both he and she were listening to the conversation between the three of them.
Lee Cheon-sang continued.
“As long as you arrive at a place called Hongeunjang, you will be able to relax for an hour. I personally selected those leaders. Trust and follow instructions.”
Ho Gwang opened his mouth.
“Are you risking your life for us?”
“Not for you. “For the mission.”
“For that, you took very good care of my child.”
Lee Cheon-sang looked at Jin Yo-seong.
Jin Yo-seong was gritting his teeth.
I could tell just by looking at their expressions. What a strong spirit she has.
Although it was a situation in which even strong men could become extremely sharp from the fear of being crushed, she did not complain even once.
Lee Cheon-sang bowed his head.
“I don’t know if we will meet again, but I hope you have a safe delivery.”
“If we don’t see each other again, we will have to live without being able to repay even part of our debt to Eungong, who saved our lives.”
A voice that inevitably trembles.
Jin Yo-seong said with a calm expression.
“Please come back alive and don’t turn us into shameless people.”
“As I said, my actions are not for your benefit. It’s for the mission. “There is no need for you to feel indebted to me.”
“Because of those words, we will never forget Eunkong even more.”
“You can take care of that. “I don’t think it’s any of my concern.”
“Could you at least tell me Eun-gong’s name?”
“These are people who live in a different world from the one you live in. “These are passing relationships, so there is no need to know their names.”
“Then please name it.”
Lee Cheon-sang’s eyes twitched.
“name?”
“yes.”
Jin Yo-seong looked at Hu Guang.
Ho Gwang sighed and said.
“My father is probably dead.”
Even when talking about his father’s death, he maintains a calm demeanor. Ho-Gwang’s mental strength seemed to be no less than that of Jin Yo-Seong, as he seemed to want to cry out loud, but somehow managed to keep his expression on his face.
“In our Ho family, our ancestors name their children for generations. “Because we are from a family whose business is to see the world as scholars, it was created by a wise Zen master to help future generations move forward more righteously and strongly in life.”
“so?”
“We could have built it ourselves, but since he saved not only our lives but also our child’s life, he can be considered a benefactor to the family.”
“… … .”
“If Eungong gives my child a name for his future life, I will consider it an honor and do my best to raise him.”
Although he was becoming more and more like an ordinary person, he still did not fully understand things like family and tradition.
Lee Cheon-sang looked at Jin Yo-seong.
The clear black and white eyes looked very strong and wise.
“I’m not good at naming things. “It’s not a situation where you can leisurely think about names.”
“… … .”
“However, the mentality and uprightness of my mother-to-be left quite an impression on me.”
Lee Cheon-sang looked back at Ho-gwang.
“I want my last name to follow my father’s name, and my first name to follow my mother’s. “So that I can inherit your strength.”
“… … Ho Yaoseong.”
Ho-gwang and Jin Yo-seong bowed their heads.
“thank you. “I will devote my life to raising them properly.”
Lee Cheon-sang turned around.
“Take care of yourself.”
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