Chronicles of the Demon Faction - Chapter 919



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Side story 269. Bloody battle in the shadows (4)

“… … .”

The White Bone God closed his eyes.

Seo-pil, who had been keeping his silence with his head bowed, opened his mouth.

“I sincerely apologize for not telling you in advance, Elder. If you punish me for this, I will gladly accept it even if it means my life.”

“What if you die?”

“… … .”

“What will happen to your friend in heaven when you die?”

Seo-pil also closed his eyes.

“As you know, my lord is capable of navigating the world on his own. Fortunately, I have some small talents and was able to provide my lord with some help for a short time, but that was the natural thing to do as a subject.”

“… … .”

“My lord will be fine without me… … .”

“After losing you, Heaven will begin to see this world a little differently.”

The White Bone Demon opened his eyes.

Surprisingly, he didn’t get angry. Only bitterness and pain filled his face.

“Cheon-sang, who entered our school without properly understanding the emotions that humans naturally feel, met good relationships and reached where he is now. If it weren’t for Do-heon, Yang Baek-ho, the yakshas he was with, and you, the Cheon-sang we know would have a different personality.”

“that…….”

“Heaven is special. But it’s not just heaven that’s special. Everyone is special. People come together like that, and they make each other special. There’s no one in this world who is complete on their own.”

The White Bone God looked at Seo-pil intently.

“That is why your existence is absolutely necessary. Even if you make me more upset, I cannot kill you.”

“… … .”

“Even this isn’t something you did alone.”

Finally, the White Bone Goddess let out a sigh.

“Why is this old man so great that he goes to such lengths to do such things?”

Although he was grateful, he felt more sorry towards the person who blew up the military building for him and towards Lee Cheon-sang and others.

Seo-pil looked up and saw the expression on the White Bone God’s face and spoke without realizing it.

“There is no weight in life and no set time for death. However, I hope that you, Elder, will remain active for at least another ten or twenty years.”

“I’m not that great of a person.”

“Because I’m not great. I’m not great, and neither are we.”

It was the opposite of Baekgol Shinma’s words that everyone was special.

“Isn’t it true that people who are not so great can come together and achieve great things? If we all keep our original intentions and run with our lives at stake, then we can become special.”

“… … .”

“Elder, you are not special yet. However, you are on the path to becoming more special and greater than anyone else. Not for your own sake, but especially for the sake of our church.”

Seo-pil bowed his head again.

“Please consider your position carefully, Elder.”

It’s not because he’s the Demon King or an elder that we treat him well. It’s because his actions and his heart are special that we treat him well.

After hearing Seopil’s words, the White Bone God Demon smiled and got up.

“Okay, I know why these things happen. So now I have to fix this.”

“Where do you plan to start?”

“You are right. I am not the type of person to retreat in fear because of such rumors. Furthermore, the position of special investigator given to me by the cult leader has a time limit. I must use the authority given to me to get rid of those stinking bugs as soon as possible.”

Seo-pil said urgently.

“Elder. First, calm down… … .”

“Whether you tell me this or not, my actions will not change at all. If I hadn’t told you now, you might have felt a little sorry for me later.”

“… … .”

“That’s all.”

Seo-pil sighed.

“Whoever did this to save the elder must have taken on a great burden. I don’t know who it is, but wouldn’t it be better to give them a day or so for their sake?”

“Seo Gun-gi.”

At that moment, Seo-pil felt himself start to cry without realizing it.

He had not been on good terms with Baekgol Shinma for a long time. Even when he was with Lee Cheon-sang, he had never called him “military” so affectionately.

Everyone would feel touched by someone who suddenly acknowledges them. Seo-pil was also human.

“I appreciate you and the unknown person giving to me. It’s not because you like me, but because you think what I’m doing is right. That’s why I’m even more grateful to you.”

“… … .”

“But apart from my gratitude to you, I have my own thoughts. I am not as stupid or emotional as you think.”

“Elder.”

“Also, you are wrong. There are many people in our school who love our school as much as I do, if not more than me, and who look forward to the future.”

The White Bone God said with a kind face.

“So don’t expect too much from me. If we are all ordinary, as you say, then we can move forward together with people other than me toward the future.”

“Elder!”

“I know where I belong. I know what I have to do. I’m not special, but there are things I can do because I’m not special.”

The White Bone God passed Seo-pil.

“If Heaven is a person who should spare his life for the future, then I am an old man who should sacrifice my life for the future.”

“… … .”

“There are also ways in which only old people who couldn’t die when they should have died can take responsibility.”

With those words, the White Bone God left his residence.

Seo-pil couldn’t say anything until he left.

After a while.

“Really… … .”

Seo-pil let out a bitter smile.

“Even though there were so many great people in our school, back in the days of Baeknogak, I lived recklessly without even knowing their true value.”

* * *

The White Bone God Horse, who had left his residence, had to stop walking before even turning the corner.

“Ugh.”

The sight of Baekheon sitting on a small rock by the side of the road and drinking alcohol was quite unexpected even to Baekgolshinma.

He was dressed in the same way he would when he was at home. He was barefoot and wearing a red robe without any underwear, and he had a very free spirited air.

Tension appeared on the face of Baekgol Shinma, who was silently looking at Baekheon.

“Have you come to see me?”

Baekheon said calmly, filling the glass.

“I came to see the fool.”

“Then it’s not me.”

“Why do you think not?”

The White Bone God said coldly.

“I have no intention of dealing with you. If you have something to say, let’s meet up formally or send a message.”

“That’s too bad. But it’s been a while since we held hands to get rid of that rascal, Heo Seong-gwan.”

“I joined hands with you because it was something you needed to do. Didn’t you throw away all the cause?”

“That’s not wrong.”

The White Bone God passed Baekheon, snorting.

That was when.

“Was it Namcheonbong (South Sky Peak)?”

In that moment, the White Bone Demon’s steps stopped.

Baekheon said calmly.

“The taste of the black bean curd I tried this time was really good.”

“… … .”

“From here to Sacheon, it’s almost the end of the world. You managed to bring me alcohol while maintaining the temperature in such a place. I dare say that this is the best Geomnamchun I’ve ever had.”

“… … .”

“I’ll go and show the kids who left without even trying this good liquor a taste.”

Hwaaaaak!!

A tremendous amount of magical energy gushed out from the body of the White Bone Demon.

It was so strong that it was beyond magic and even madness. It was a wave of energy that was hard to describe in words, and even the world’s most mad bloodthirsty demons would have been shocked at the upper level if they had not raised their magic power in an instant to respond.

The White Bone God slowly looked back at Baekheon.

Baekheon also looked at him with a calm gaze.

“Baekheon.”

“… … .”

“Do you really want to end it here?”

“That’s what I wanted to say.”

“What?”

“Do you really want to just oxidize like this? You’re such an idiot.”

“Shut up. I don’t want to hear the words of a rascal who has thrown away his beliefs and fallen into the abyss.”

“Whether it’s a belief or a thief, it’s all good. Take the sword I give you and go to Namcheonbong. Considering our previous relationship, I won’t accept money.”

“Baekheon!”

At that moment, a terrifying murderous intent poured out from Baekheon’s eyes.

“Do you want to die that much!!”

Kwarung!

The red energy of the Bloodthirsty Demon, which was no less powerful than the destructive momentum of the White Bone Demon, caused a storm in the surrounding area.

“You retard, you piece of shit! If you want to die so badly, then just put a knife in your mouth and fall down! Don’t make up excuses like the cause or the future to justify your death!”

“… … ?!”

“You still don’t know? Who started this rumor!”

Flames poured out of Baekheon’s eyes.

“Can’t you die without a reason? Are you sad about just hanging yourself? Then, take that one sharp sword and go to the leader’s temple! Go and die a heroic death with the leader!”

“What nonsense are you talking about!”

“Wouldn’t that be a more fitting end for you? To be thrown into the mud, your limbs torn off, and killed? Then your children who went before you will probably dance for joy!”

“Shut up!”

“Open your tightly closed ears and listen carefully!”

Baekheon’s finger pointing at the White Bone God was filled with fierce anger.

“Even if you die like that, the new era you want will not come. Rather, the leader’s reign of terror will dominate the church even more. Even the world’s white-bone demons will be nothing more than fools who are played around by the leader’s hands, and they will live like giraffes, shrugging their necks and bowing their heads, just wandering around the ground. The majority of the followers you love so much!”

“… … !”

“If you’re going to die miserably because of someone’s prank, then you might as well fight the cult leader with dignity.”

The eyes of the White Bone Demon grew deeper.

The momentum was still there, but it seemed like the excitement had died down a little.

“It’s none of your business what the outcome is.”

“Of course it’s none of my business. The only problem is that the amount of gold and silver in my pocket will decrease because of your idiotic death.”

Clang!

Baekheon threw down the bottle and glass and spoke as if spitting out fire.

“Your grandson will be like that too.”

“… … !”

“Your grandson won’t even care, let alone be saddened by your ridiculous death. Right?”

“……okay.”

The White Bone Demon’s voice became calm.

“That’s the way it should be.”

“What a foolish wish. You wish for it to be so, even though you are wrapped around your own neck with a tough thread of natural ties that cannot be cut by sword or fire.”

“… … .”

“In the end, your grandson will live his whole life like that without finding any answers, and he will end up as an ordinary person in this new religion filled with fear.”

“If you care that much about our school, why don’t you join us too?”

Baekheon scoffed coldly.

“I had already crossed my legs. I was just honest with my desires while crossing my legs. But what about you?”

Without even listening to the White Bone God’s answer, he pulled out a small bundle from behind the rock.

“Take it.”

A look of bewilderment appeared on the face of Baekgolshinma, who had received the bundle thrown by Baekheon.

Baekheon turned around.

“If you die like that, will you be able to meet me in the afterlife? You little brats, go and say your final goodbyes while looking at the graves.”

“… … .”

“Die well, you piece of shit.”