A Spy’s Demonic Life - Chapter 180



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180.

#You want me to believe this?

He wipes his glass with a cloth like a tiger licking its paw.

Soon, the glass was filled and Jang-seo also received the bottle and poured it in return, saying:

“I stopped by for a moment on my way. The situation in Mark was so bad that I couldn’t even say hello properly.”

“I understand. Didn’t the elder call you and tell you to go? I was really worried that day. I understand.”

I drank the glass in one gulp with Ji Dae-ho. The bitter taste after the sweet scent lingered in my esophagus. It was a strong drink, as expected of a tiger.

But Jang Yi-seo poured another drink without hesitation. He already knew what the other person wanted. Ji Dae-ho smiled with satisfaction and said,

“What on earth happened? The Gyeongcheonchae collapsed back then. I thought you were dead.”

“But you just left without even looking?”

“Haha, I know you well. Even if you enter the tiger’s den, you are safe here. Rather than being frustrated there, I just came here to spread out a table and listen to it slowly later. I saved it.”

Anyway, man. I looked back with a smirk, and Ji Dae-ho said as if it was okay.

“Don’t worry, just tell me. There won’t be any rats sneaking into my house.”

He nodded and answered.

“Fortunately, the elder decided to remain neutral.”

“Oh! Really? I bet he wouldn’t be so easily swayed by his temper.”

Yes, that’s right.

“I almost died and came back to life.”

“Haha! I knew it. He’s not your average gentleman. He won’t admit it unless it’s really true. Especially if you’re from the suburbs.”

“Is that so?”

“Have pride. I’m not just saying that.”

He smiled faintly and shrugged his shoulders.

“But what really happened? I clearly saw Yuk Jang-ro go inside at that time… … Did he perhaps form a new relationship at Doksan Pavilion?”

Who would call a tiger so clever? It’s also quick-witted.

“While I was recovering at Doksan Pavilion, the devil helped me in every way possible. Thanks to that, we became close.”

“How close did we get?”

“We decided to be close friends.”

Kwaaaaah!

Ji Dae-ho suddenly stood up with his mouth wide open and shouted. What did I just hear? Ho-hyung-ho-je? With who? With Ma-ui?

His pupils were filled with confusion.

“What on earth have you been doing?”

“It just so happened. I don’t want this to be talked about any further, so please pretend you don’t know.”

“Huh… … This is driving me crazy. You and the six elders… … are brothers?!”

For a moment, Ji Dae-ho’s focus blurred and he imagined the snake-walking magician and the energetic Jang Eui-seo climbing the mountain together.

‘Hey, are your legs okay? I’ll carry you.’

‘Oh, thank you… … Jang A-ah.’

“Kuaaaah!”

Ji Dae-ho suddenly shouted. Kkuluk. Jang Yi-seo spit out the drink he was drinking and spit it out. In disbelief, he wiped his mouth with his sleeve and asked.

“What are you doing now?”

“You lied to me just now. Anyone can see that this is a grandson going to bury his grandfather!”

What are you talking about? Jang-seo said with a cough.

“Stop talking nonsense. Ask the details from Brother Ma.”

“Ahem… … .”

Ji Dae-ho spits as if he is displeased.

“Why are you doing that again?”

“No matter how much I think about it, this doesn’t make sense.”

Well, you can think of it that way. If we’re talking about the political party, it’s like they’re suddenly going up without any consideration for distribution or rank.

But this is a demonic cult.

It is a place where rank and power are more important than anything else.

In that sense, it wouldn’t be strange for a third-class assistant to become friendly with a second-class elder, right?

“If the two of you are like this, what will become of me?”

“What are you talking about?”

“Wasn’t I the one who introduced you to the devil first? I was the one who met you first. But if the two of you become this close, then what about me? What do I become!”

Khaaaaang!

What the heck. It’s just a tiger. I covered my ears and started to cry up and down, and he suddenly started to spout strange things.

“I’ll do it too. Brother and sister.”

“yes?”

“Aren’t we younger than each other in age?”

“You look like you’re my father’s age.”

“It’s better than my grandfather’s age.”

“Is it that easy?”

“Then how did it turn out so easily with Elder Yuk?”

“That’s… … .”

I did it because it was better than treating you like an inferior.

“I’ll do it too. Isn’t it a good thing for Chilsogung? Think about it carefully. You and Horongdangju will become brothers who can’t live without each other.”

“… … Are you serious?”

I was so dumbfounded that I just stared at him. He straightened his shoulders proudly like a peacock spreading its tail to seduce me. It wasn’t very seductive. But I could tell he was sincere.

Well, that’s not bad. For a spy, being friendly with those who are needed is essential to the success of the mission.

In that sense, if you become sworn brothers with Ji Dae-ho, many things will become easier. He is a good person. He is good at everything. I can also see that he cares for me.

But that’s why.

“I’m sorry, Your Majesty.”

It’s a rejection.

“Huh, why?!”

Are you asking why? I was confident that I could use it even without becoming sworn brothers.

and…….

‘I don’t want you to become a useless older brother who gets fooled by your younger brother, Lord Ji.’

He swallowed a bitter smile. Of course, Ji Dae-ho was greatly shocked.

“You rejected me… … .”

It’ll be sad. It’ll be hurtful.

however.

“Hahahahaha!”

Ji Dae-ho regained his focus, which had been blurry, and suddenly burst into laughter. Was it a big shock?

“As expected, you are a real troublemaker. You want the essence of me, Ji Dae-ho, and not the shell of Horongdangju. I am touched.”

What are you talking about? Why are you touched?

“I understand how you feel. I will work hard until you truly think of me as your brother.”

Khaaaaang!

The tiger laughed menacingly, revealing its greedy claws.

No, the effort is… …okay. Let’s stop understanding him here.

“Okay. Anyway, tell me what you came for. Didn’t you say you had something to tell me back then? Who’s kidding me?”

When Ji Dae-ho nodded and changed the subject to the main topic, Jang Yi-seo also took off his pants and said with a rather serious expression.

“On the day I was going to Maga, I was attacked by Jangho.”

“… … !”

Ji Dae-ho’s eyes widened.

“So that’s why you were late that day?”

“Huh!” Ji Dae-ho said, letting out a shallow breath as he nodded.

“Did you pay the price?”

“Not yet.”

“… … I guess I’ll have to catch the guy who ordered this. Do you know who it is? Just tell me. I’ll catch him and throw him in the dungeon right now.”

It’s solid. But if you listen to who it is, it won’t be that easy.

“Jo Yang-ak. He sent it.”

“… … !”

Ji Dae-ho’s expression stiffened and showed a look of confusion for a moment. He smiled and asked.

“Would you please hold it?”

“Ahem… … That’s… … .”

The tiger’s eyes shook left and right without mercy. He swallowed a laugh inside. Since it was Lee Gongja who made the move, this was a fight between successors. It was not something that Horongdang should intervene in.

It’s just that he can’t speak easily, since he just mentioned something about being sworn brothers.

I opened my mouth right away because I thought his red face would burst if I delayed any longer.

“I have said so. How could the leader of the clan participate in the war of the small palace? The sect leader would not tolerate that.”

“Umm… … I’m sorry I couldn’t be of any help.”

“I understand.”

Don’t be sorry. I’ll help you anyway.

“you…….”

Of course, Ji Dae-ho, who had no way of knowing what was going on, smiled in gratitude. Then he asked with a much more composed expression.

“But how did you come back alive? If Jeolmyeongsu had a hand in it, it wouldn’t have been easy.”

“Do you know about him?”

“He’s like a snake. He’s thorough, and careful… … Especially when he decides on his prey, he’ll crush it with double, no, triple the strength so that it can’t be resisted. I’m sure you’ve faced a tough opponent.”

That’s right. Geomno Ssangsal and Galmuncheon. When Jo Yang-ak sent them out, he must have been confident in their success. He must have considered numerous variables.

There is only one reason he failed. It is because he missed a very simple hypothesis.

‘I might be stronger than them.’

Of course, I didn’t have the heart to explain everything to Ji Dae-ho. At a time like this, all I needed was one line.

“I was lucky.”

“Ahem, that’s a relief. I’m so grateful.”

Ji Dae-ho tapped his index finger and let out a sigh of relief. Then, as if he suddenly realized something, he spoke with a startled look on his face.

“But after all that, did you come here alone? The bodyguards?”

“I originally had one, but I’m a little busy today.”

“Oh, oh, oh! The opponent is the desperate Jo Yang-ak. If he’s after them, it’s safe to say that there are tens of thousands of poisonous snakes scattered everywhere.”

That’s true, but that won’t happen.

Before that… … .

‘I will catch Jo Yang-ak first.’

He raised the corners of his lips and looked at Ji Dae-ho.

“Let me ask you something.”

“Suddenly?”

“What if the sinners of Doraok are walking around outside?”

Khaaaaang!

“You call that a lie? We’ll catch all the guys involved and tear their bones apart! We caught them all and threw them in.”

“Are you serious?”

“What do you think of me? I am the head of the Horong clan. I will never leave you alone.”

“Are you saying that letting him go was a life-saving measure?”

“Whether it’s a lifeline or something else, once you catch it, right away… … Huh?”

The corners of Jang Yi-seo’s mouth went up. Inversely, Ji Dae-ho’s face gradually became shadowy.

“You… …what did you just say?”

“The assassin who surprised the temple was Geomno Ssangsal.”

“Hey, let’s kill the black widow!”

Ji Dae-ho’s eyes widened. He knew them very well. When the Central Plains achieved peace, he could not resist the desire to kill and laid hands on the believers. Aren’t they the ones he personally captured and executed?

“After we got rid of them, the third one, Galmuncheon, appeared.”

“her…….”

That’s true. A deep sigh escaped Ji Dae-ho’s mouth. Most people don’t know that the Sahongeomgui Galmuncheon is the younger brother of Geomno Ssangsal.

‘Wait a minute, so you’re saying that you defeated Galmuncheon with the Sword Nosangsal? That can’t be something that happened just by luck!’

If it was the Jang Seo of the past that he knew, it would be absolutely impossible even if fortune was on his side.

‘Was it really true that he defeated the Heavenly Swordsman…?’

It’s confusing. My head is spinning. Isn’t this guy the biggest problem, not Jo Yang-ak’s problem?

How on earth can a person become so strong in such a short period of time?

Perhaps the most dangerous and incomprehensible being he knows, next to Cheonma, is Jang Seo right in front of him.

But that’s not what’s important right now.

“So are you saying that Jeolmyeongsu tried to get rid of you by bringing out the swordsmanship that should have been in Doraok?”

“There was a fire in Wolha Village yesterday. The fire was put out quickly, but there were casualties. That was also the work of someone who escaped from Doraok. You will remember him. His name is Sahojeong. He is the second of the Sa brothers.”

“… … !”

I was so shocked that I was speechless. Are you telling me to believe this?

“Don’t you believe it?”

To be honest, as the head of the household who managed Doraok, the words rose to his throat. But he knew Jang Yi-seo.

When he makes that face and speaks like that, you can be sure that there is something there.

In the end, I lowered my head helplessly.

“… … I believe it.”

And at his quick recognition, Jang-seo smiled even closer and said,

“Well then, would you like to catch a snake with me?”

Ji Dae-ho realized one thing.

I don’t know for sure, but this time, the poisonous snake bit a mad dog by mistake, and it bit it by mistake for a long time.

It was a night when the tiger’s heart thumped and he became even more thirsty for alcohol.