Moon-Shadow Sword Emperor

Episode 310:

The issue of Zhongli Shaoyeon’s punishment has been resolved.

I looked at the mountain of documents on my desk and let out a long sigh.

I only completed two large tasks, but cleaning up after them wasn’t usually difficult.

The department’s work was completely paralyzed.

‘The most urgent problem that needs to be solved at this point is the lack of personnel.’

No matter how talented Yu So-hwa was, she was not some kind of six-armed asura.

It was realistically impossible to handle the endless workload with less than five administrative staff.

Not only the personnel who had to perform their duties in the field, but even I, the manager, were confined to the base to handle the backlog of administrative work.

I thought it couldn’t go on like this.

What would you do if you were unable to resolve the work you had done at a time when you should be rowing and were complaining?

Originally, I was planning to visit talented people introduced by Lee Kang-hak and encourage them to join.

However, the plan went awry from the beginning as Lee Kang-hak, who received the request, expressed his disapproval.

If we were to organize the personnel currently belonging to the Cheonan Inspectorate by division, it would be as follows.

一. Investigation Team: Seo Ho-seon, Sa Woo-yeon, Cheon Ga-ryeong.

2. Execution team: Cheonwoo Dojo, Changin Dojo, Bangcheoksam, Yeo So-ok, Hwang Ho-jin, Jangggang Johyup.

3. Jiphyeongdae: Four members of the Tang family, including Tang Seo-

yeon. Administrative personnel: Yoo So-hwa, Young Jin-hwan, and Bu Yeok-un.

5. Assistant Manager: Damun Hwadae and Hong Seonghyeon Woo Hwayeon (unofficial).

Including me, the manager, there are a total of 20 employees.

Even including Woo Hwa-yeon, who was not an official member, the number was only twenty-one.

In addition, there are 30 members who were accepted as members by absorbing the Inspection Department and the Law Enforcement Party, but they are currently going through a screening process, so we will leave them aside.

This number would have been sufficient when I was working at the Sacheon branch, but not now when I am working at the main branch of Maeng.

There was a severe shortage of workers.

I felt like I wanted to lend a hand to a cat.

‘There are over a hundred people in the unofficial unit, but there are actually only twenty people in the department operating in Yangji. There are degrees of imbalance.’

The problem was that no matter how urgent it was, applicants could not be accepted at random.

By now, many people must have felt the need to keep the Cheonan Inspectorate in check.

If the number of members was increased carelessly, a large number of spies sent by each force or faction could be introduced.

I did not want to follow in the same footsteps as the Murim Alliance, which rapidly grew in size through the Yongbong branch.

‘It’s a headache. ‘How should I solve this problem?’

Once I started to worry, I couldn’t concentrate on my documents.

I closed my eyes and leaned against the back of the chair.

“…….”

About half-width has passed.

I opened my eyes in response to the presence outside my office.

It was the presence of two people, and interestingly enough, they had conflicting personalities.

“Boss. “Can I come in?”

“okay.”

A man and a woman enter the room as soon as permission is given.

I drew a faint smile on my lips.

Seeing the familiar faces made me feel like the stuffy feeling I felt a moment ago was gone.

“This is Dok Go-seong, who has been working at the Cheonan Inspector General as of today. “I came to say hello to the manager.”

“This is Lee Su-yeon. “For the same reason, I came to say hello to the manager.”

Finally, the two people who took the entrance exam became members of the Cheonan Kambu and stood before me.

It couldn’t have seemed that awkward to politely use the honorific in a public setting.

“You can speak comfortably. “There are no eyes to see.”

“I plan to thoroughly distinguish between public and private life.”

The feeling was new.

When did that sickly little boy grow up so proudly?

Dokgo-seong, who turned 19 this year, showed no signs of his previous youthful appearance.

A young man with a sturdy physique whose entire body is covered with solid muscles.

Having digested his teacher’s harsh teachings, he had already reached the peak of maturity.

Perhaps he would reach the state of transcendence at an earlier age than Geomryong, who is considered the best among dragons other than the Heavenly Dragon.

I said, staring at Dok Go-seong with a mischievous expression.

“Since you say so, I will try to change my tone here as well.”

“There’s no need to do that…”

Lee Su-yeon glanced at Dok-go-seong with wary eyes.

He seemed a little surprised to meet a strong competitor as soon as he entered the service.

I thought that the two might be a good stimulant for each other.

“For now, please have the two of you work under Musa Yu.”

“What do you mean, Musa Yu?”

“He is currently in charge of the administrative affairs of Cheonan Gambu.”

“yes?”

Dokgo-seong blinked his eyes.

The way he looked embarrassed in front of his boss, as if he had just heard something unexpected, gave me the impression that he had never experienced a social life yet.

“Why are you dissatisfied because you thought you would be playing on the field right away but are asked to take on administrative duties?”

“Oh no.”

“Don’t be so disappointed. Currently, the department is short on personnel, so everyone is busy with administrative tasks. As you can see, I, the manager, spend all day in my office just looking at documents.”

“…….”

“Once the personnel is replenished and the department is normalized, we will change your affiliation. Don’t worry, we will place the new members, including you two, in the right positions according to their abilities.”

“All right.”

Dokgo-seong answered by nodding and scratched his head with his index finger.

It seems like there is a gap between the reality that is different from what was vaguely imagined, but this is the way it is with a new department that has just been launched.

“Let’s hear more details about the work from Musa Yu. “If you have anything to ask or say, please do so here and now.”

“Is it okay to ask questions that are not about work but just to resolve personal questions?”

“of course.”

“With my skills, what is my current position in the department?”

I burst out laughing at the question, which seemed to be a bit rude.

It’s a topic that a young man of that age would be interested in, but I never thought he’d ask it so directly.

Dokgo-seong’s eyes, waiting for an answer, showed an anticipation that could not be hidden.

I placed my chin on the back of my hand and informed him of the harsh reality.

“If you exclude administrative personnel, we are at the bottom.”

“……yes?”

“They said it was at the bottom.”

Dok Go-seong and Lee Soo-yeon simultaneously showed blank expressions.

In particular, the change in Lee Soo-yeon’s expression was worth seeing.

He acted like he wasn’t interested, but he seemed to be really curious inside.

It was clear that the two were talented individuals with great skills for their age.

Not only people of the same age, but even most senior monks would not be able to reach these two people.

However, the Cheonan Kambu members were far from such idiots.

Even though there were only a small number of people, each and every one of them was a talented person who could not be ignored.

Damun Hwadae and Hongseonghyeon Hwang Hojin, who were of relatively low level, were also at the beginning of transcendental heights.

Dok-go-seong and Lee Soo-yeon, who had low level and little practical experience, could not compete with them.

“I see.”

Dokgo-seong mumbles his answer with a slightly intimidated look on his face.

It was a really easy reaction to understand.

It was like seeing Hwadaerang from the past.

I’m sorry if I feel like I’m discouraging you, but for Kangho Chochul, too much confidence is poisonous.

For now, it would be good to let people know their objective position.

“Oh, and the commander of the torpedo squadron asked me to pass this on to the commander.”

“Lord of the Torpedo Squadron?”

Dok Go-seong handed me a letter he had taken out of his pocket.

After receiving the letter, I immediately opened it and looked at the contents.

For reference, Torekkeokdaeju (雷擊隊主) was the title of the teacher currently working as a blind master.

After finishing speed-reading and putting the letter down on the desk, I curled the corners of my mouth.

‘It’s been a while since I’ll be able to see Master’s face.’

* * *

The torpedo squad that had been dispatched to the front in Hebei returned to Meng’s headquarters.

As the leading man appeared beyond the front door, a rumbling noise spread throughout the area.

“Thunder King!”

“The atmosphere is indeed different. “I feel overwhelmed just looking at it.”

“I heard you performed well on the battlefield this time too, right?”

Dozens of people followed behind Dokgo Woojin as he crossed the crowd and headed toward Maengjubu.

Everyone was a member of the torpedo squad.

In addition to those who participated in the rescue operation heading to Gansu in the past, there were several powerful people at the top level.

The status of the current Torpedo Corps within the Murim Alliance was no less than that of the Four Gods.

Of course, compared to the Sasindae, the number of people was small and the social influence was not great.

However, looking at the military power alone, the torpedo battalion was considered to be superior to even the Blue Dragon Battalion.

That’s because it was a strike force led by no one else but the Thunder King.

Those who witnessed his actions on the battlefield said in unison:

He is a strong man who can never be inferior to others.

It was late in the evening when the torpedo squad, which had gone into the main area and disappeared, finished reporting and dispersed.

Dokgo Woo-jin, who was walking around Maeng’s grounds alone after encouraging his subordinates who had worked hard, stared at the man who appeared before him without a word and drew a smile on his face.

“Are you still waiting?”

“no. “When I heard that Master had left Maengjubu, I came running in a huff.”

“Well, I heard that you are having a very busy time.”

“Would you like to have a drink after a long time? “I will guide you to a base that my student knows well.”

“It’s good. “It is a rule not to drink alcohol during missions, so I was hungry for a drink.”

The company’s Yeon-woon walked in sync with Dok-go Woo-jin.

The pouring moonlight brightly illuminated the priest’s path.

* * *

“I’m sure I said I would go find it.”

“Isn’t it possible for a so-called disciple to tell his teacher to come and go just because he used some clever tricks?”

A base overlooking Dongdong Lake.

I sat facing the teacher in the same spot where I had previously exchanged drinks with Sohyeongeom.

“You’re worrying about useless things.”

“So what did you want to see your disciple for?”

“I think you might be in a pretty troublesome situation right now.”

“yes?”

“It won’t be easy to find talented people to accept as members of the club. “Isn’t that right?”

“…….”

It was a sharp point.

Even though I didn’t see the department’s situation with my own eyes, I was reading the situation accurately.

When I think about it, more than three years have already passed since Master started working as a mentor.

It could be said that it is natural to have a discerning eye.

“I think I could help with that.”

“what do you mean?”

“There are talented people that my friends and I have raised with our own money. “Why don’t you try it out?”

“…!”