Absolute Regression

Episode 267 You’re not in the same class as me.

The next day, the Tongcheongak warrior came running straight to me.

“Here is the information you requested about Cheonhwamun Gate and Soya Room.”

According to him, in order to quickly provide me with information, he opened a temporary branch of Tongcheongak near the Honam region. This is the power of Sogyoju.

I looked at the data presented by the Tongcheongak warrior.

“The scale of Cheonhwamun Gate is considerable.”

I originally thought it was a large sect, but its scale and substance were considerable.

“Yes, it is the best Honam school in name and reality. Our school has four members of the Apostolic Alliance, four members of the Murim Alliance, and two members of the Murim Alliance. “We are maintaining neutrality while interacting at this level.”

In addition to Cheonhwamun, there were other sects that maintained thorough neutrality and increased their power. This was mainly true for large clans like Cheonhwamun.

“What was the project you were pursuing together with Yeo So-gwang?”

“We are investigating that matter, but we have not found out anything yet. Both Lord Yeo and Lord Cheonhwamun handled things very secretly.”

If it was not possible to find out through Tongcheongak’s information power, it seemed impossible to find out through external investigation.

“I understand. Please stop the investigation for a moment and look into the succession structure of the two schools. “When the current lord of the clan comes down, conduct a detailed investigation to see who will inherit the family line and who the successor will be advantageous to us.”

“All right.”

After finishing the report, the Tongcheongak attendant returned and I immediately called Jeokyeon.

“What about the banquet?”

“It’s tonight.”

“Select only 50 highly skilled warriors from the Honam region and wait near the banquet hall.”

“All right.”

The enemy went out and I looked out the window in silence.

‘While you were doing the perfect deal, the children who were supposed to be the most perfect were becoming the worst.’

* * *

Today too, young men and women from the Musinhoe were drinking, laughing and chatting in the banquet hall.

At the center of them was Cheonhwamun’s Seocheong.

This meeting was maintained entirely by the logic of power. The biggest influence was the family, followed by the individual’s martial arts skills.

Seocheong was a top predator in both cases and was the head of the Martial God Association.

The second-in-command of the Musinhoe was Seokpung (席豊) of Soyabang.

However, Seokpung Lee In-ja was drinking in a corner seat, not next to Seocheong.

At one time, they got along well as best friends, but recently Seo Cheong’s attitude towards him has changed. For some reason, his relationship with Seocheong was strained as he treated him coldly.

“Onii-sama, please give me a drink too.”

“Drink it yourself.”

There were many beautiful women around Seo Cheong, but he had a displeased expression.

Lately, I haven’t had any fun drinking or hanging out with girls. I needed something hot and stimulating. Honestly, he was feeling the desire to kill someone.

A few months ago, there was a fight with the Yonghwabang dancers. At that time, Seo-cheong could not stand it anymore and cut them down. There were three people killed at that time. It was Seocheong’s first murder.

The bodies of Seokpung and those who were with him were buried secretly.

It was after that day. It made me want to kill people. I couldn’t forget the thrill of that moment when I stabbed a person. Two more people were later killed.

The first was a middle-aged woman walking down the street at night. He was a man who didn’t know how to do martial arts, but he suddenly couldn’t control his desire to kill him and accidentally cut him down. He searched the woman’s arms, made it look like he had been attacked by thieves, and left.

My heart didn’t beat as fast as when I first killed him. So a few days later, one more person was killed. This time, it was a low-ranking warrior from the Honam branch of the Heavenly Demon Church. Was it because he killed someone he shouldn’t have killed? This time my heart beat faster than when I first killed him.

Once I tasted blood, my uncontrollable desire to kill was awakened.

After Seo Cheong emptied his drink, he stood up. As I left the place, I slapped Seokpung. I couldn’t tell if he just bumped into me or if he did it on purpose, but Seokpung felt bad.

Seokpung could tell. Since when did your attitude change like that? It was because of his own mistake. While drunk, he inadvertently brought up the story of the Yonghwabang warriors that Seo Cheong killed. It was a story I brought up lightly while talking to those bastards, but I missed it when I saw Seo Cheong’s eyes completely change. shit! The back end is getting too long.

Seo Cheong was on his way back after seeing Sophie in the back yard.

It caught my eye to see someone practicing footwork in a corner.

Not long ago, there was a guy who was practicing the same method of footwork. Is the guy who carries alcohol arrogantly practicing martial arts? So I ordered Seokpung and Bimu to destroy it.

Seo Cheong, who was bored and thought it was a good thing, beckoned to those who were with him. They came rushing in and exchanged mischievous glances as if they were looking for something to play with as they looked at the young man practicing Bobeop.

“hey.”

When Seo Cheong called, the young man who was practicing Bobeop turned around.

When Seo Qing saw him, he was startled. It wasn’t the face he thought. I expected a somewhat foolish and innocent face, but it turned out to be a handsome artist. He was a sword dancer.

“who are you?”

For someone who only carries alcohol, he had a certain dignity and elegance. Indeed, the reaction was not that of a working person.

“And who are you?”

When I asked about the sword dance, laughter erupted from everyone around me. He looked like he was already looking forward to what would happen to the opponent who got on Seo Cheong’s nerves.

“Do you have strong pride? After all, pride is life for a warrior.”

Seo Cheong mentioned pride. It was always his method. If you light a fire with pride, the other person will always jump in like a moth to a fire. As it is now, the more eyes there are, the better it works.

“I came out like a man, so I should show off my skills. How about some bimu?”

“with whom? with you?”

Then laughter erupted from those around them again. This is because there was no one among Honam’s late exponents who could beat Seocheong.

“You’re not at the right level for me.”

Seo Cheong gave Seok Poong a look telling him to deal with you.

Then Seokpung’s expression hardened. Same as last time and this time too.

Would you be in the same class as a kid like that? However, the reason you have to deal with a guy like that is because you want to blatantly ignore him in front of people.

“I did it last time, so this time…”

“You do it!”

Seo Qing coldly cut him off. Because there were many eyes watching, Seokpung’s pride was hurt. But I had to endure it. It was not because of his skills, but because of the power of Cheonhwamun.

At that time, Geomugeuk asked Seokpung.

“Then who are you?”

“It’s a stone storm from Soya Bang.”

Then, the sword dance was exaggeratedly admired.

“oh! I heard that Soya Bang’s successor is an excellent technician. In terms of skill, he is the best review index in Honam! It was you! “It’s an honor!”

Seokpung was taken aback by the unexpected reaction. It’s been a long time since I’ve been praised by someone like this in front of everyone. Especially recently.

Then, Geomgeuk tilted his head and muttered to himself.

“Oh, isn’t it? “He’s the best in the Honam region, but there’s no way he’d listen to someone else’s orders, right?”

For a moment, Seokpung’s expression hardened. Whether it was something he said sincerely or was intentionally making fun of himself, it was something that properly provoked him.

This time, Geomugeuk spoke to Seo Cheong.

“You are amazing. He took Soyabang’s successor as his subordinate. Who the hell are you?”

Seokpung’s face turned red as the praise he had received was suddenly transferred to Seo Cheong. Seeing Seo Cheong smiling brightly made me even more angry.

“Shut up! “Are you talking so carelessly about what you know?”

The exact moment when Seokpung was about to rush towards Geommugeuk.

“If you attack me like this, it’s like admitting that you are really that person’s servant.”

Seokpung suddenly stopped moving.

Sword Dance began to shake him. Now, it was Seokpung who jumped into the burning bonfire with pride.

Geommugeuk looked around and said.

“It really seems like that. “Everyone looks at you like that friend’s subordinate?”

Seokpung looked around.

It was a situation where someone should have come forward and said that they were friends rather than a superior-subordinate relationship, but everyone couldn’t say that because they were keeping an eye on Seocheong.

Rather, Seocheong stepped forward.

“Why are you being swayed by that bastard’s estrangement?”

I was more annoyed by Seo Cheong, who tried to stop me by using the expression, “Seokpung is being swayed.” What followed was even more annoying.

“Stop throwing a tantrum like a girl and start dancing with that weird guy.”

They do this on purpose, knowing full well how angry these words make people.

At that time, Geomugeuk asked Seokpung.

“But if you really fight, you’ll beat that guy, right?”

“!”

This was something I desperately wanted someone to ask, and it was also a question that could never be answered.

“You’re holding back because Soyabang is weaker than Cheonhwamun, right?”

It was true. I was confident that if I got it right, I would beat Seocheong. Seokpung had a better physique and I never thought he was inferior in martial arts.

There was silence there for a moment. After a while, the person who broke the silence was Seo Cheong.

“Why don’t you say no?”

But Seokpung didn’t say anything.

Seo Qing’s eyes became cold.

“Are you not going to say anything until the end?”

Seokpung still said nothing.

A harsh word flowed from Seo Cheong’s mouth.

“Look at this guy, does he really think like that?”

In fact, it wasn’t that Seokpung didn’t speak right now, it was that he couldn’t speak.

My mouth didn’t drop. It was strange. It was clearly not that Ahyeol had been suppressed, but it felt like some invisible force was pressing down on his chin and the top of his head from below and above. I thought it was because I was so angry at Seo Cheong.

Seo Cheong grabbed him by the collar.

“You really thought that?”

puck!

Seokpung’s jaw turned to Seo Cheong’s fist. In an instant, the power that had been holding me down disappeared.

“That’s not it….”

Puck! puck!

The fist hit Seokpung’s face repeatedly. Seokpung, who had no idea that they were going to hit him, was furious.

Dodging the fourth punch, Seokpung also threw a punch.

puck!

Seo Cheong didn’t know that Seokpung would counterattack, so he was blown away and fell. Seo Cheong fell to the floor and opened his eyes wide.

“dare! “Did you turn?”

The person who was more surprised and embarrassed was Seokpung. My fist went flying without my knowledge. This time too, an invisible force was at work, and Seokpung thought that the anger he had been holding in had exploded.

Seokpung shouted.

“You bastard! “Stop ignoring people!”

The words I had been holding back for so long came out.

Seo-cheong got up from his seat, crying bitterly.

“It looks like our Master Mason has been very dissatisfied.”

Seokpung was feeling fear and relief at the same time. But gradually my fear began to grow.

‘shit! You crazy guy! ‘What on earth have you done?’

I knew very well how cruel Seo Cheong was. Because of the eyes that are watching, he would rush in to put an end to it.

It was then. A ray of sound reached him.

-Would you like me to help you?

The person who sent the message was Geommugeuk.

Seokpung had completely forgotten about his existence. Now that I think about it, this happened today because of that guy. Ironically, he was watching this situation with his arms crossed.

-That guy will cripple you under the pretext of fighting. With the same method you often use.

-What are you?

―You don’t want to get help? Well then, whatever.

Seocheong moved around and created space.

“I am applying for the position of Master Stone. “You’re not going to avoid it like a coward, are you?”

Seokpung’s heart was in a hurry.

-How do you help?

―Reveal the evil deeds committed by Seocheong! Then let me help you.

-Then they will really try to kill me.

-Is it still the same now?

Seokpung felt the murderous spirit blooming in Seo Cheong’s eyes. I really thought that I might kill myself. He’s a guy who lives and dies by his pride, but he got beaten up in front of people. This guy needs to cut off at least one limb.

On the other hand, it was a problem even if I killed or injured him while fighting. If you mess with the heirs of Cheonhwamun, they won’t just stay.

Seokpung, cornered in a desperate situation, looked at the sword dance. It started because of that guy, but no one was paying attention. He was like a devil. Maybe that’s why I had faith in it.

As Seo Cheong approached, Seokpung spoke loudly.

“Not long ago, you killed the Yonghwabang warriors you had a fight with and buried their bodies.”

For a moment, silence fell over the place. So far, something interesting was happening, but now things have gotten more serious.

Seokpung shouted again.

“They stabbed and killed passers-by on the road and even killed Mine.”

All the things I had told him when we were best friends were pouring out.

Seo Qing looked around and said, deciding that he would definitely kill Seok Feng.

“No one believes that nonsense, right?”

There was only heavy silence there. A few people who made eye contact with Seo Cheong smiled awkwardly and said,

“Of course I don’t believe it!”

“I don’t believe it.”

Seocheng was elated. Even if you believe it, no one would dare say what happened today.

At that time, a word echoed through the banquet hall.

“I believe.”

The person who spoke was Geommugeuk. Everyone’s eyes were focused on the sword dance.

The corners of Seo Qing’s mouth curled up.

“Okay, let’s say you believe that nonsense. So what are you going to do?”

Geommugeuk smiled and said in response to Seo Cheong’s question.

“like this?”

Geommugeuk pointed to the door and snapped his fingers.

Then the door began to open slowly.

I’m sorry.

The first person to enter was Jeokyeon.

The escort soldiers came in following them, and behind them, fifty men from the Honam region came in one after another.

“What are these guys?”

Those who were nearby tried to stop them, but were beaten mercilessly by the enemy and their guards and sent away.

Someone recognized the pattern on Jeokyeon’s chest.

“It’s a demonic religion! “They are demons!”

Everyone froze at his shout.

Only then did everyone see the demon symbol engraved on the other person’s chest.

Screams erupted from everywhere. From the trembling guy to the guy who looks down on his knees to the guy who tries to escape through the window and gets caught and the guy who hides under the table. It was truly a crucible of confusion.

Even the provincial office was surprised.

‘They are really demons!’

Even though he was a no-nonsense person, he was not at the level of shouting in front of the Demon Church.

Geommugeuk spoke to his subordinates.

“Now that Seok-pung has revealed all his crimes, let’s put Seo-cheong in prison and begin the investigation.”

Seo Cheong reflexively shouted.

“Anyone wants! “You bastard!”

Then Jeokyeon revealed his cold demonic energy and shouted.

“Be careful what you say! “He is the small sect leader of the Heavenly Demon God Church!”

Seo Cheong was startled by those words. Seokpung and the others were also shocked.

Someone quickly knelt down, and everyone else also knelt down.

“Please save me!”

Everyone shouted for help.

Amidst the clamor, Seo-cheong stood blankly and muttered with a bewildered expression on his face.

“…A small sect leader of the Heavenly Demon Church? “Why?Why did you come here?”

Sword Dancer slowly walked towards him and said.

“It’s not the right level, but would you like to do a special dance?”