Chapter 2100 – 2100. Map of Ascension
Seong Ji-gon and I went out of the city together.
Bandit subjugation. If it had been originally, it would have been something Seongji Gon would have done with his subordinates. My plan changed when I decided to help Sung Jin-gon. It’s faster and surer for Seong Ji-gon and I to take care of it than to lead the troops needlessly.
“The bandits called Paerungsanchae ran amok without knowing the subject… Looks like bandits are running out all over the country these days.”
“Oh, right. Other cities are also having problems with bandits.”
“If the emperor gave a direct order, the army would take the lead and wipe out all the bandits.”
“The emperor is not very interested in human affairs.”
“What about human affairs?”
“Huh. Do you remember what happened at the Manmu Tower? You fought with the existence of the underworld. The emperor is concentrating on things related to the underworld. The real elite troops are fighting the monsters of the underworld. I’m just not going to go directly to the bandit business.”
It started to get closer to sanchae. Seong Ji-gon and I intentionally killed the presence. Lower your voice
“Did I say Jiyeomsanchae (枝苒山寨)? Originally, there were no bandits around here. Did it come about 3 months ago? I didn’t even know it existed because I didn’t have any presence. When I noticed it, it reached a level that I couldn’t easily touch.”
I couldn’t understand Sung Ji-gon’s words.
“You’re just a bandit.”
“There were clever ones among the bandits. He gave some of his bandit wealth to the powerful in the city. Thanks to you, I found out too late. Politics is not easy.”
Sung Ji-gon laughed bitterly. I could feel his sadness. When Sung Ji-gon was young, he remembered that he wanted to become a swordsman.
“Well, don’t be too disappointed. Any clever bandit would have kept a ledger. If you get your ledger, you can punish those who took bribes.”
Since he had the brains to bribe those in power, he must have made a ledger. The ledger could soon become a dagger to stab those in power.
“It is good to have. Even if you don’t have it, it doesn’t matter. If you report it after the work is done, it will be dealt with upstairs. Perhaps the Golden Guard will be dispatched. Rather, Eugene. Don’t you remember the old days when you say you’re a bandit?”
“It’s fine. We ate the bandit leader Aemi and her wife.”
“Sometimes I miss the old days. Because at that time, I was able to have fun without thinking about anything.”
We laughed and approached alive. The conversation between me and Seong Ji-gon soon disappeared. There is no sound even when stepping on the leaves piled up on the floor.
A state where no footprints are left even when stepping on the snow. Did you say that there are no traces of answers? Seong Ji-gon and I have already reached that level a long time ago.
Arriving in the wild, we sensed something strange.
The smell of rotting corpses came out. And I can’t feel the popularity of wild vegetables at all. Seong Ji-gon and I looked at each other and went into the living room as if running. I had a strong feeling that something was wrong.
Went into the wild. Bodies were strewn all over the place. The flesh rotted black, probably already decayed, and maggots and flies ate the corpse. The floor and wooden walls were stained with blood.
Seong Ji-gon quietly examined the corpses.
“All of them had their stomachs ripped out. It could be the work of a human who has mastered magic arts, but… It’s rare to do something so openly. I think it’s probably a monster thing.”
“Did the monster eat your intestines?”
“Hmm. There are traces of it being eaten bit by bit.”
“Is it a bite?”
I shook my head. And that raised the tension. The monster might still be hiding in the wild. Even if you don’t feel other popularity, you don’t know. Because with special abilities, they can deceive their senses and hide.
In the center of Sansai, enter the largest building. It was no different. The humans inside the building were all dead with their stomachs dug up.
“There are no living bandits. What do you want?”
“There might be a monster around, so we should search for it. I can’t leave such an evil and powerful youkai unattended.”
Seong Ji-gon took out a small and ugly wooden box from his bosom. It was space. Open the lid and take out something much larger than the box. It was a steel cross. I felt a strange aura. The law was certain.
“It doesn’t look like a combat weapon. What kind of technique is it?”
“Yoyeokgi. It’s a technique to absorb and track the faint yogi left on the field. It’s one of the magic tools supplied to the vice-captain level, and it’s quite useful.”
Is it possible?
I felt there were no yogis left on the scene. If there is no yogi, how can I absorb and track it?
As if ridiculing my negative thoughts, the tip of the cross of the Yoyeokgi turned red. It absorbed yogi.
“There was a real yogi?”
“Because it is a technique for discovering and absorbing very faint yogis that are difficult for people to feel.”
“It’s a very useful tool.”
“The effect is great, but I can’t use it for long. After using it a few times, you should replace it with a new one. Even if the youkai is too far away, it won’t activate.”
Yoyeokgi pointed in one direction and led us. Seong Ji-gon and I started running.
The place they arrived at was a run-down house at the end of the mountain. It was a two-story house, but it was hidden from view by nearby trees.
Awesome profit.
Before we could even enter the house, the door opened and an old woman appeared. It was an old woman with a staff in one hand. His gray hair was scattered, and his eyes were shining golden. The yogi was pointing at the old woman.
“Why did you two come to this shabby place?”
Said the old woman politely. Judging by the feeling of Yogi, it is certain that it is a Yokai, but I do not feel any hostility or disregard for humans.
The power felt from the youkai is roughly 3 ranks. If we fight, we will win overwhelmingly.
“… So beautiful.”
Sung Ji-gon muttered in a low voice. He pretended not to hear.
Ignoring Sung Ji-gon who was possessed by a monster, he asked a question.
“Did you kill the bandits and eat their entrails?”
“Ah, those idiots. That’s right. I killed them and ate some of their intestines.”
“You’re proud even after killing a human.”
“They are human, but they are bandits. He’s a criminal. Judging from the fact that he is holding the Yogi, he seems to have come out of the Qin army… I swear I never touched a human except for bandits. Would I touch the innocent people of His Majesty the Emperor because I am crazy?”
Even the youkai feared the emperor. I didn’t know if I could feel the emperor’s status in a place like this, so I laughed.
“You are different from the youkai I know. If I was afraid of the army, I would have gone far away instead of staying here.”
“If there is no fault of mine, why should I abandon my place and run away?”
“Most youkai are not interested in human society. Bandits and peasants are all there. The criterion by which youkai distinguish humans is strength.”
“Indeed it is. However, I am a monster but not a monster, a human but not a human.”
“… Is it an anti-factor?”
A hybrid of a monster and a human.
An existence that is rejected by both youkai and humans.
“Among youkai, there is a class that gets an appetite for humans. It is also often referred to as cannibalism. Half of the blood that runs through my body belongs to cannibals. Cannibals become healthy and strong by eating humans. Conversely, if you don’t eat humans, you will become weak. I ate humans to live. But, I swear, I only ate people who deserved to die. Please forgive me.”
I looked at her sullenly. She didn’t care whether she ate humans or monsters. It’s much better to kill the rebels in front of her and finish the job. The reason I don’t step out right away is because of Sung Ji-gon.
This area belongs to Seongjigon. That’s how much I respect him.
“If you spare me, I will give you one piece of information. This is information that I came across by accident when killing bandits. Information I don’t need… It may be necessary information for you.”
Is it a deal
I turned my head to the side and looked at Sung Ji-gon. He was looking at Banyo with bright eyes. Seongji Gon opened his mouth.
“Banyo. What is your name?”
“… It is called Bakdal.”
“Park Dal-ah, I listened to your opinion. But even if they are bandits, you have no right to punish them.”
“… Are you trying to kill me?”
“You are a half-yo. It means half human. You too are His Majesty’s subjects. Killing the heinous bandit and establishing harmony and justice… How can I punish you?”
“…”
Bakdal was silent. It was clear that he did not understand Seong Ji-gon’s words. Because I am too. Either that or not, Seong Ji-gon said his words.
“Unfortunately, half of you are youkai. As a general in Hayang City, I have the duty to kill monsters and protect the people… It is truly deplorable.”
“… I don’t want to die.”
“Where is the creature that wants to die? However, I just can’t get over it. So I came up with a trick.”
“Yes. I am listening.”
“Bakdal, be my woman. Become my woman and prove your humanity!”
“…”
“…”
Not only me, but even Park Dal opened his mouth. Why does the story end like that? I glanced at Seong Ji-gon. His face was infinitely serious.
“You’re trying to fool me.”
Bakdal’s eyes grow sharp. Yogi flows from her body. Anger was visible in her twisted face.
“I will fight and die rather than be made fun of.”
It was natural to think it was a joke. Bakdal’s appearance was at least an old man in his 70s. It was never her looks that men liked. Except for one person, Seong Ji-gon.
“This… It’s a pity that my sincerity was not conveyed. I can’t help it, Eugene. Help me. I have to subdue Bakdal and take it by force. If I miss such a beauty, I will definitely regret it for the rest of my life.”
Seong Ji-gon asked me for help with a desperate look.
“Uh, that. Okay.”
I received a lot from Sung Ji-gon, so I decided to cooperate.
Seong Ji-gon drew his sword from his waist and ran towards Bak-dal.
“Where do you want to see your jjam!!”
Are you really crazy
