24. Law of commutation
Are there some laws of exchange in the world that I don’t know about?
As if to balance the visit of a good person named Yeon Ja-seong, unwelcome guys have come.
A young guy asked me while two people in matching outfits were blocking the road.
“Are you Ruju Izaha?”
I answered while shaking my head.
“No, it’s a jeonso.”
The man sighed after hearing the answer.
“… … My name is Hyeokryeonhong, the messenger of the Black Cat Room. “I have come to convey the message of his superiors.”
“Is it the Black Cat Room again?”
While I was watching the two people praying, I noticed that one of them was holding a large wrapping cloth.
There was a high probability that what was contained in the wrapping cloth was either a unique weapon or an unusual memorabilia.
If it wasn’t both, it would probably contain a human head.
Hyeokryeonhong spoke in a stern tone.
“The owner of this room, Geumbonggak, wants to see you.”
“Who is Geumbong Gakju? Tell them you don’t like it because you don’t want to see it. “Geumbong means he seems like a smelly middle-aged person who only cares about money.”
Hyeokryeonhong didn’t really react to my harsh words.
Actually, I already knew about a man named Geumbonggakju.
The name is Ban Sa-saung (潘思熊).
I’ve never seen it, but I’ve heard its name often.
The person who secretly stole funds from the Black Cat was discovered by the inspector and was punished with five body parts. It was the anti-hero Geumbonggakju.
In short, he is crazy about money.
Geumbonggakju was a man in charge of matters related to the Black Cat’s interests, so he was a leading figure in the Black Cat’s Defense and had nothing to do with military rank. He was an unusual person who was promoted to a state governor at a young age because he had a lot of money to give to his superiors.
Therefore, it was no exaggeration to say that the damage Ilyanghyeon suffered later was all because of this guy’s orders. Because he manipulated his subordinates, those subordinates squeezed out the powerless through a chain reaction.
The fact that he is a person who makes money from the dark island is consistent with the fact that he is cruel. Not only that, it is understood that Ban Sa-woong also accumulated money through contract killings that had nothing to do with the work of the Black Cat Room.
The person who did all the things he was criticized for was the anti-hero.
There were a lot of these guys in Heukdo, so it wasn’t surprising.
Hyeokryeonhong spoke as if to soothe me.
“I invited you without sending a messenger, so it would be best not to refuse. I will go back and the assassins will come after that. Izaha Rouju.”
Hyeokryeonhong used to laugh while talking, as if he found it funny that he addressed me in a respectful manner.
“It’s an external channel.”
“That’s right.”
“When do you want to see me?”
“You are hunting not far away. The sooner the better. “It would be best if we leave together this evening at the latest.”
I asked because I was curious about what was inside the wrapping cloth.
“What are you holding that for? “I think I brought it here to show you.”
“Oh, I have to show you.”
Hyeokryeonhong looked at the man holding the wrapping cloth and gestured with his chin. Then his man stepped forward, lifted the cloth, and revealed what was inside.
There were heads of unexpected people.
It was Jeon Pung and Han Go-wook.
It looks like the two heads were brought in as a threat, but this threat did not impress me at all.
“You can’t believe you killed my drinking buddies.”
Hyeokryeonhong said.
“The two people knew about the incident that occurred in Ilyang County, but they covered it up. Thanks to this, I was delayed in understanding the situation, which is a big sin. As I listened to the two people while torturing them, I found the story to be quite absurd. “I heard that Rouge only made you drink, is that correct?”
When I nodded, Hyeokryeonhong said with a grin.
“That saved Rouge’s life. Geumbonggakju said that part was fun. “The reason I didn’t send the sprayer right away was because Rouge was interested.”
I pondered for a moment whether I should kill the two people here or let them go.
The only thought was to kill him, but the guard holding the box suddenly grabbed Hyeokryeonhong’s shoulder, opened a light attack, and took a step back.
Pabababak… … .
The footsteps were so loud that they were in such a hurry.
Hyeokryeonhong said after widening the distance.
“Lord Rouge? We just came to spread the word. “You really have a lot to live for.”
“I’m excited… … .”
I said while looking around at the two people.
“If you kill Jeon Pung and Han Go-wook so cruelly and call me, should I go? “I have no intention of going out on a limb.”
Hyeokryeonhong answered while scratching his head.
“If you feel afraid, run away. There are quite a few people who ran away because they did not want to be associated with the Black Cat Room. If that happens, there will be no innocent killings in Ilyang County, so it’s a good thing for both sides.”
What this means is that if I want to continue acting as the head of Ilyang County, I have to bow my head to the Black Cat.
The notice was that if you run away and don’t come anywhere near Ilyang County, your life will be spared.
“Run away?”
Hyeokryeonhong grinned.
“yes.”
“A man can’t do that.”
Hyeokryeonhong asked.
“how? Can I give you some time until dinner? Or would you like to move right away?”
Heukmyobang was so good at handling things that he negotiated as if there was no way out.
As I kept my mouth shut, Hyeokryeonhong spoke.
“For your information, we will not drink with Rouge.”
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“It’s a shame.”
Perhaps anyone who belonged to the Black Cat Room would never drink with me.
If the Black Cat Room appears like this, I have no choice.
I have no choice but to meet you.
I opened my arms and spoke as if to ask them to take a look at my attire.
“It’s difficult to visit like this. Let’s dress up a little better and then we can go together. Still, I’m going to meet a person who is a powerhouse in the Black Cat Room, so I need to dress properly. “It’s too much like Jeomsoy now.”
Hyeokryeonhong nodded.
“That is true. “It looks like Jeomsoy.”
“… … .”
“Let’s take the lead. “I will follow.”
I hung the two people like tails and headed toward Maehwaru.
* * *
After changing into neat clothes, I told Cha Seong-tae of my destination.
“I have to meet Geumbonggakju of the Black Cat Room.”
“Golden peak? “Isn’t he a murderer who only cares about money?”
Seongtae Cha looked at me with surprised eyes.
“So, Jeon Pung and Han Go-wook, who came last time, are also dead. “He was decapitated.”
“But you’re going?”
“I’m not being called, I’m going.”
Seongtae Cha said with an excited expression.
“Is there any need to go alone? We’ll gather all the kids. “Let’s have a war.”
I sighed while looking at Cha Seong-tae.
‘You are immature.’
If someone in the neighborhood dies or gets injured, not only are you bored, but there is no place to eat soup, no place to drink, no place to make weapons, and no one to steal your clothes.
Even if I was just breathing, I was in a lonely situation, and if these guys disappeared, I would have to write the nickname ‘Gwangma’ on my forehead immediately.
“Be patient. “I must go alone.”
“Are you crazy? “If you go, you will most likely die.”
Cha Seong-tae suddenly continued speaking with a solemn expression.
“I will go with you too.”
“I’m serious?”
Cha Seong-tae, who looked down at the ground for a moment, responded with a troubled expression.
“To be honest, I don’t mean it.”
I hit Seongtae Cha’s head for the first time in a long time.
“Anyway, I will come back, so please recover.”
Cha Seong-tae suddenly took off his jangsam and put it on me. He took the clothes from me every time, but this time he obediently gave them to me first.
I asked.
“Is this your favorite Jangsam too? “There are a lot of clothes.”
“It’s my favorite Jangsam.”
“It could be torn.”
“You can make it out of rags.”
I tapped Cha Seong-tae on the shoulder and then left the room.
“I’ll go.”
Cha Seong-tae said this while taking the gun.
“rebirth.”
The word ‘rehabilitation’ sounded like a slogan.
* * *
Cha Seong-tae has the task of changing the three towers that were operated as Blue Tower into Red Tower.
It is time for Yeon Ja-seong to work hard to create a new Jaha Guest Cup.
Geum Cheol-yong must still be thinking about making a weapon and a madman to give to me as a gift.
Jang Deuk-su was going to make a living by making soup today as well.
While they are doing what they can… … .
I became the gatekeeper of the one-man murder gate again.
Each person must do what they are good at.
Hyeokryeonhong said as he looked me up and down after I changed my clothes.
“You originally had a clear mind. “Please go.”
“Dark Island’s henchmen, let’s go.”
“yes?”
“Let’s go.”
Hyeokryeonhong tried to say something, but swallowed it back while making a noise. Since the order from his superiors was to bring him in, Hyeokryeonhong’s position was that he could not interfere with the work due to personal feelings.
The three of us didn’t talk at all while walking.
I looked around and opened my mouth for the first time in half an hour.
“Are you going to Jeongho Mountain?”
“you’re right. If Lord Ark calls me, I will go to the main altar, but now I am going to see Lord Geumbonggak, so I am going to the mountain cabin near the hunting ground. “This organization does not accept people whose identities are uncertain.”
I answered what I knew.
“Because of the other twelve kidneys?”
Hyeokryeonhong stopped for a moment and looked at me.
“Yes that’s right. There are also Twelve Spirits who are excellent in the art of reversal. Now I see that you are well-versed in Gangho’s situation. “Young Rouge.”
I said as I climbed the mountain path again.
“When you sell alcohol at a bar, you hear a lot of different news.”
Hyeokryeonhong chuckled.
“How could Jeomsoi, the guest, know the news from the Twelve Gods? “Say something that makes sense.”
“Anyway, is it okay for someone belonging to the Black Cat Room to have a personal mountain lodge?”
“What wouldn’t work? It was the mountain cabin that you had before you even entered the Black Cat Room. “He likes hunting and has mountain cabins all over the place.”
“He was rich.”
“You are rich. That’s why we’re comfortable with it, too. “He gathers his subordinates, grills and eats meat with them, and when he wants to relax for a day, he stays at the mountain lodge.”
“The Black Cat Ark would be happy to know.”
I couldn’t help but be sarcastic because Geumbonggakju was the one who was later killed by the Black Cat Ark. Hyeokryeonhong said while snickering.
“Please refrain from saying such things in front of each lord. Because he has a fiery personality… … .”
I have a fiery personality… … ?
I couldn’t help but laugh like Hyeokryeonhong.
Geumbonggakju’s personal mountain cabin was to be used for various purposes.
As Hyeokryeonhong said, it was a vacation spot, a place to bring those to be disposed of and bury or incinerate them, and it was very likely a secret battlefield where stolen funds were hidden.
It may be incomprehensible to ordinary people, but the Black Tomb Room is a dark place.
It was no surprise that the guys there did all kinds of bizarre things.
After walking at a trot for about an hour, I arrived at the entrance of the mountain lodge.
There was a high iron gate in the center, and the wall leading from the gate was covered in vines, making it difficult to see. Rather than a mountain cabin, it was more like a fortress with its back against a cliff, so as long as the iron gate was covered with vines, it was no different from a safe house.
I thought it was definitely a place to take care of dirty work.
Hyeokryeonhong reported in front of the iron gate.
“Hyeokryeonhong, you have returned. “I brought Izaha Ruju.”
The iron door opened without any response from inside.
As I followed Hyeokryeonhong inside, the atmosphere changed in an instant. There were more people than expected wandering around the lodge, and there was a bonfire in the large central area.
I saw a man with a stocky physique sitting on a chair next to the bonfire.
At first glance, it was clear that he was a person without any mercy.
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