A Spy’s Demonic Life - Chapter 86



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86.

#Iron horse (2)

– Jumaji (走馬地) in the eastern part of Cheonsan.

On this place called Jumaji, also known as the Hill of the Horse, a boy was sitting with a worried expression on his face, carrying a spear on his back.

His name is Maeng Hui.

He is the biological son of Samjangro Maeng Cheol-yong and the sixth successor to Cheonma.

“What are you talking about… … .”

It looks like he’s worried about something. He just keeps pulling out weeds on the ground and letting them blow away in the wind.

The reason was that the date of the closed training instructed by Maeng Cheol-yong was approaching.

“Should I try to make a fuss about not going? That’s wrong. You’ll just get upset. Or… … Should I just be honest and say that I’ll stay at Chilsogung for the time being? No. You’ll break my leg club.”

Sigh. No matter which way I think, all that comes out is a sigh.

According to rumors, Chilsogung is currently struggling because of Baek Injang’s seal.

Half worried, half excited, honestly, I wanted to pack my bags and run there right away.

This wasn’t just because of an obsession with Jang Seo.

It was just suffocating to be here.

Wherever I went, every place was covered with thorns due to the harsh gazes directed at me.

‘Even Mr. Jang, who cleans up horse manure over there, is sneaking peeks and watching me.’

Of course, the one who ordered this was my biological father, Maeng Cheol-yong.

This is why I can’t help but get tired just from breathing.

In that sense, the Seven Palaces, where the foolish Mao and the affectionate Zhang Yishu were located, were paradise itself.

“What are you so worried about?”

It was then that a young-looking girl approached him, who was lost in all sorts of thoughts.

A bright expression that says that nothing in the world is difficult at the age of sixteen.

“Sister… … .”

The cousin of Prince Yuk Gongja, Maeng Hui.

It was Princess Oh Gongnyeo Maeng Won-won.

Originally, the two of them were not on good terms. To be clear, Maeng Hui had a hard time with Maeng Won-won.

Unlike me, she grew up always being loved, so maybe that’s why I felt uncomfortable seeing her always so bright.

Especially when he mercilessly attacks with clear eyes, it is very scary. Even though he laughs it off as a mistake, he cannot help feeling uncomfortable.

‘Still, family is family, right?’

But you came to me so kindly and spoke to me when you saw me so heartbroken. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t touched since I was already in a situation where I had no one to confide in.

“Can I sit down?”

“Huh? Yeah.”

She glanced at the seat next to Maeng-hui. Then, her aide, who had been standing behind her, approached her with a thump.

Crooked teeth and facial features.

Arms that are longer and thicker than the legs.

Here, it is two heads taller than an average adult, and its body is as large as five or six men put together.

Probably the best among the Demonic Cults in terms of size.

The assistant of the Princess of Wukong was the giant Wang Woo.

He took out a piece of cloth the size of his palm and laid it on the floor. It was just the size of his palm, but it was big enough for Maeng Won-won to sit comfortably.

Wang Woo starts to make a big distance with a loud thump again.

A truly trustworthy and loyal subject.

“Still the same.”

Meng Hui continued to look at Wang Woo with envy.

My assistant doesn’t even notice what I do. He’ll probably come pick up my body after I die.

“So. What are you worried about?”

Maeng Hui smacked his lips and mumbled at Maeng Won-won’s question.

“No, what… … .”

What should I say? Should I just say that I want to quit my closed-door training and go live in Chilsogung? Pfft. Even I think it’s ridiculous. You’ll probably just laugh at me.

“Why, tell me.”

However, as Maeng Won-won urged with clear eyes, Maeng Hui’s door quickly opened.

I started talking with a feeling of not knowing what to do.

“I don’t want to live according to Meng’s will anymore.”

“What?”

“Isn’t that funny? I know, I know. It’s the sound of a full stomach.”

Looking at Maeng Won-won, who couldn’t close his mouth, Maeng Hui smiled self-deprecatingly.

To be honest, I received all kinds of support growing up because I was a direct descendant of the Meng family, and now it’s over.

How pathetic it must be for the collateral members to see this.

But I meant it.

“Why? What is the reason?”

That’s why. Maeng Hui remembered his words.

‘If you live by relying on the power of others, you will eventually have to live up to the expectations of others.’

Those words, which I repeat so often now, feel like a spell.

That’s exactly what Jang Seo said.

To be honest, I had no interest in the religious leaders or anything from the beginning.

I was told to be interested, so I was.

All Maeng-Hwi wants is this.

‘Life… … .’

I wanted to meet a lot of people, experience a lot of things, and live my life like a butterfly floating leisurely.

but…….

‘Who gives up on their own will? Who gives up on their own will.’

It was obvious that the owner, Maeng Cheol-yong, would not tolerate it.

Maeng Hui swallowed hard and spoke to clear his stuffy chest.

“I don’t want to live as Manga’s puppet any longer.”

Then Maeng Won-won laughs brightly.

“You’re all grown up, Maeng-hwi. Then you can just say it like that.”

“Huh? No, what… … .”

That should be easy. Maeng Hui lowered his head with a dead expression.

“You know. Father… … No, the Third Elder will never listen to me. He’ll probably do whatever it takes to lock me up. And I don’t want to be here anymore.”

“then?”

“… … Don’t laugh when you hear that.”

Maeng Hui raised his index finger as if to make a request. Maeng Won Won also answered with his eyebrows furrowed.

“Never.”

“Chilsogung… … .”

“Phuha!”

“What the heck, dude! You said you weren’t going to laugh!”

I was going to do that, but it was a bit much. What are you talking about, Chilsogung? Maeng Won-won barely managed to suppress his laughter as he spoke.

“Are you serious?”

“Oh, seriously.”

“Didn’t you hate Mao?”

To be honest, I hated it because I hated it from above. I never truly hated it. And that too.

“It’s not that I like him… … I want to be by his side a little longer. He’s a little different from the people here.”

Maeng Hui blushed slightly. Maeng Won Won was startled by this.

“If it’s Jang Seo… … . Could it be the new assistant who just came in?”

“huh.”

“Oh my god… … I wonder. Who on earth could it be to change you like this?”

“It’s not that anything has changed, it’s just that now I’m going to live for myself.”

That’s what’s changed. You’re the kind of person who has to live the way you’re told. Ever since before you were born.

“Anyway. So, I would like to ask permission from my uncle?”

“Yeah. Isn’t there a way?”

“Hmm, there is one.”

So easy? Maeng Hui’s face lit up.

“What?!”

“It’s simple. Reach the pinnacle.”

“That’s ridiculous!”

I know that.

“Or bring merit.”

A ball… … . That’s something I hadn’t thought of. When Maeng Hui showed great interest, Maeng Won-won snickered and said this.

“Do you know what an iron horse is?”

Iron Horse?! Maeng Hui slightly opened his eyes and recalled the memory. However, his head quickly shook from side to side. Just hearing the name, it was just a bandit group. Then, it wasn’t something he would remember. Anyway, it was the first time he heard about it.

“I have no idea.”

“They’re a bandit group that suddenly appeared recently. It seems like their problems have caused quite a stir at the headquarters these days.”

“Does that make sense?”

He has a half-and-half expression. Where is his main school? Isn’t it the Cheonma Sect, which is said to be the strongest in the Central Plains? But it’s nothing more than a bunch of bandits.

“I think they secretly spread the unmarried mountain on our side. You know? It’s called the slaughterhouse. It seems like they acted as a bridge.”

“Slaughterhouse?! So Yongtae… … .”

Maeng Hui suddenly remembered the sack that was placed in the Chilsogung annex. The pure white Mihonsan powder that Yongtae had brought.

“Oh my, what do you know?”

“Tell me the rest.”

“Huh, at first, Horongdang started the investigation, but since Cheolmajeok didn’t have any enemies in our school, they asked Biryongdang for cooperation.”

That’s right. The work in the suburbs is the job of the Biryong Party.

Maeng Hui nodded with his ears perked up.

“So he left Biryongdang… … and went missing.”

“Who? The Iron Horse?”

“No, it’s the Biryongdang.”

“oh my god.”

Maeng Hui sighed. Where is Biryongdang?

It is one of the five dragon sects that can be considered a central force within the school along with the presbytery, and is managed by the very strict and ill-tempered leader of the Biryong sect.

But she’s missing.

And that too to a mere new bandit group?!

“This is going to be a mess… … .”

“It was chaos.”

Maeng Hui and Maeng Won Won sighed together. The pride of the Biryong Party Lord was so high that it would be sad if he were second. It seemed as if the loud voices were heard here for no reason.

‘Father and the Lord of Biryong are not on good terms. If I solve this problem, he will be happy that I have flattened the Lord’s nose. Right. Then, won’t he accept my request?’

A bright light appeared in Maeng Hui’s eyes. He made up his mind.

“So. Where are those guys now? Those punks. Those punks.”

Have they gotten cocky in the meantime? It’s that simple. Maeng Won-won snickered and shrugged his shoulders.

“I don’t know. But those who know know.”

“We can’t go to Biryongdang. We have to deal with it first without them knowing.”

Hmm. Maeng Won-won tapped my lips and said.

“Jiphachon. Go to Bulmun-gaek-jan. They said that the place where Biryongdang disappeared was nearby.”

Bulmun-gaek-jan… … I remember hearing that. Maeng-hui greeted me with a bright face.

“Thank you, sis!”

Then he jumped up, took the ticket, mounted his brown horse, and galloped away.

Maeng Won-won, who saw this, thought with a blank expression, “That guy was really sincere.”

“Oh, right. But I forgot to mention that there are dozens of missing party members. Do your best, Maeng-hui. You might die, though.”

Maeng Won-won smiles brightly with a lovely face. He is truly a madman with clear eyes.

“prong.”

Thud, thud! At her words, her aide Wang Yu came leading a white horse smaller than hers. He knelt down, placed his palm on her hand, and lifted her up.

He quickly got up, grabbed the horse’s reins, and turned his head to look at her.

Talk about where you’re going.

After a brief moment of thought, Maeng Won-won smiled and said this.

“Chilsogung. I wonder who it is.”

Her next destination has been decided.

* * *

Meanwhile, Jang Yi-seo, whom Maeng Won-won is very curious about.

“Ugh, ugh, haa.”

He was breathing deeply like a pervert, with his eyes closed and his arms spread open.

This smell, which is slightly bitter but makes your heart feel richer and more tolerant, is the smell of money.

“Okay. Okay.”

After savoring the fragrance to my heart’s content, I opened my eyes slightly and saw an enormous treasure of gold and silver spread out before my eyes in a hollow covered in blue fog.

Cheonmago (Heavenly Demon Treasury).

Finally, I’m back here again.

A place of chance where you can obtain the brain power and white lightning!

That’s not all.

This place was filled with all kinds of treasures that Jang Yi-seo had accumulated over ten years while working in the counterintelligence unit.

Silver and gold piled up like mountains. And each and every one of the masters’ weapons is amazing. No matter how much you look at it, it’s an overwhelming amount.

It’s just a shame that I can’t show it to others.

But today’s business was not this way.

“It’s been a while.”

A large, mysterious wall located within the common area.

The very place where, despite learning the brain technique, he had not succeeded in opening the door even once despite over nine thousand attempts.

It was a wall with the devil’s face engraved on it.