Ghost Face - Chapter 293



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Chapter 74. It’s about to rain on the mountain, the pavilion is filled with wind (9)

“You want me to take care of three? You’ll take care of one?”

“yes.”

Biho recalled the incident with the old man from Shandong the day before and made a joke about it, but Jin Ga-yong accepted it calmly without a trace of laughter. Then, he asked, still curious.

“Who do you want to take charge of?”

“King Hongmiwon.”

“He… … .”

“Yes, I heard about it. That guy’s wind wheel is so fierce. That’s why. If we leave that kind of person alone, there’s no answer. It’s annihilation.”

“Is there a way?”

“Not really. But right now, I’m thinking about declaring the start of the duel and jumping in faster than anyone else, and deciding the match before he can even throw anything.”

“It seems like a long shot.”

“But someone has to do it. I’ll hang on to him no matter what, and in the meantime, Chief Jin, go about your business.”

Jin Ga-yong could tell that Bi-ho was planning to use his body if necessary. However, it wasn’t easy for him either. Hong Mi-won Wang Go-gyeom was not only good at long-range attacks. Furthermore, he was chased by the Gangnam Murim under an order to kill him, and even in the midst of dozens of people attacking him, he managed to survive. It was necessary to consider him as having both martial arts skills and experience, as well as the ability to improvise.

When Jin Ga-yong’s face darkened, Bi-ho told him not to worry.

“I never thought of fighting with that guy’s wind wheel stuck in my body and holding on with my mental strength. I wouldn’t even think of such a crazy idea, so don’t worry too much. That’s just the general outline, and now I have to find a way.”

“Okay. So there are five contestants on our side?”

“That’s still the case.”

“Not yet? Is there anyone else coming?”

“Now that the story of the duel on the Yeonman Plains has spread like wildfire, who knows? Maybe some crazy person will come and fight with us, itching to get their hands on it.”

“That sounds too hopeful.”

“Hehehe, that’s what I mean. For now, let’s come up with a strategy with five.”

“But, Hyung-sook. Did you really have to get rid of him?”

“Why? Why do you keep whining and asking to be included, even if it means dying?”

“… … .”

“Well, honestly, it would be helpful. Short and sweet. But then I guess it’s over. But I feel like it would be a waste to just throw it away like that. It could be put to much more useful use.”

“How do you plan to use it?”

“After the duel, who better to prepare for any unfortunate events? When cutting off pursuers, when waging a siege, and so on. In any situation where long-range shooting is required.”

“Do you foresee that even if we win, there will be repercussions?”

“I don’t know. Judging from the current atmosphere, I don’t think so, but shouldn’t we prepare?”

“I think it would be good if Hyung-sook took on the role of Hongmiwonwang.”

“Huh? You want me to take charge of it?”

“No. I said that because I thought you could block King Hongmiwon’s first attack while I was at it.”

“Well, two against one?”

“It’s just an opinion. Anyway, it seems like your brother is very upset, so you should go and discuss it yourself. Don’t you think you should let your feelings out?”

“all right.”

“Okay. Then shall we start again?”

Jin Ga-yong spoke, swinging his sword.

The two of them finished their basic training for the first day. Naturally, it was a short course. There were lectures on the first day and imitations and exercises of representative techniques, but what they taught more was posture. From the posture of holding the sword, how to move the wrist, how to tense or release the body, how to twist the waist, how to use the lower body, etc.

Of course, Biho had his own established method for these basic postures, and he was very good at it. Would he be good at swordsmanship for no reason?

So Jin Ga-yong added subtle and diverse changes to the basics, and explained in detail the pros and cons that could be obtained when doing so. It was a task that expanded the range of cooking choices. In doing so, he laid the foundation for changing the herbivore diet.

Thanks to this, Biho was able to make his swordsmanship more free, such as slowing down his strike by half a beat to make it out of sync while also making his sword heavier, or reducing the strength of his powerful attacks and increasing his speed by the same amount.

“Good. Now that you have a rough idea, let’s start adding some changes to your Feng Shui ring for three days starting tomorrow.”

“Thank you. But shouldn’t you also start loosening up a bit, Captain Jin?”

“I prepare separately for half an hour a day. And when I look back on the things I have during the time I spend with you, those times are also valuable. By the way… why do you still call me Captain Jin?”

“Oh, it’s become a habit. Does it make you uncomfortable? Then should I call you Lady Jin or just Yong?”

“… … .”

Biho spoke in a somewhat playful voice, but after saying it, he thought that it was a bit too much, so he glanced at Jin Ga-yong. But, what is that cold expression? He felt embarrassed, so he cleared his throat and moved on.

That’s how I finished my training for that day.

***

Biho went to see Hyungwoo-saeng at night. He thought he would be very angry, but Hyungwoo-saeng was surprisingly calm and greeted Biho without hesitation. So the two exchanged honest opinions.

“You thought it would be helpful if I joined you that day, right?”

“Like the tears of an ant?”

“Yes, just that much. That’s enough. I have no regrets even if I die, so let’s do that.”

“Brother Woo-saeng!”

“You punk, don’t you know how many bowls of rice you’ve eaten in your old age? If I create an opportunity as small as an ant’s tears, you’ll definitely be able to sneak in and finish off that Hongmiwonwang or whatever guy. Don’t you think so?”

“that…….”

“Hehehe, that’s fine. If comrades come to fight alongside you as you wish, and if they are objectively more helpful to our side than I am, then don’t back down. However, if there’s a vacancy, I’ll take that spot. Okay?”

“Hmm.”

“By the way, have you been hanging out with Jin Gongja lately? Is everything okay?”

“Huh? What are you talking about?”

Hyungwoosaeng said that Jin Gayong has been feeling very unfamiliar lately. Biho tried to brush it off by saying, “Well, people change. Plus, he’s been through a lot recently,” but Hyungwoosaeng shook his head and said,

“It was cold.”

“It’s cold?”

“Yes. Originally, Jin Gongja seemed arrogant and cold on the outside, but he was always sincere to those around him. I felt that, but now I feel like maybe he just pretends not to care on the outside, but on the inside, he doesn’t care. So it’s as if… it’s as if someone else has taken up residence inside Jin Gongja.”

“… … !”

“Yeah, but could you take a look at it?”

***

Biho thought deeply after hearing Hyungwoosaeng’s words, and then asked Hoyehwa and Deokshin Yoon, who were having a drink with each other, if they thought Jin Gayong had changed. Then Deokshin Yoon answered as if it was so obvious.

“Of course. You’re getting more and more beautiful day by day. By the way, are you by any chance our Captain Jin’s woman?”

Ho Ye-hwa criticized her, saying, “What kind of nonsense is that?” and Yoon Deok-shin squabbled, saying, “What can I do about it?” So Bi-ho, feeling a headache, quietly left the place.

‘You say that your beauty comes back as you become numb? Yes, I saw something like that back then. A side effect of the mask. Ha~ Should I ask about this separately?’

***

There are four days left until the duel.

That morning, a group of people came to visit. When Jin Ga-yong came out and asked what was going on, he said that he was angry at the unruly behavior of the lions and came to cheer them on. He also said that he wanted to help them, even if it was just a little. As Bi-ho said, the crazy people came to fight together. But unfortunately, they were really weak. Jin Ga-yong said that he was grateful for their kindness and politely greeted them before sending them away.

And in the afternoon, two more groups came. The reason was the same as before, and both groups were weak. In fact, one of the two was not bad, and there were one or two people who could compete with Ho Yehwa. Ho Yehwa was in a bad mood because he was here. He was also once one of the five special assassins in Chojin.

So Jin Ga-yong had to take some time off to greet the guests, so Bi-ho’s training ended late at night.

“There’s not much time left, but I keep wasting it on the wrong things.”

“Even if it doesn’t help, don’t you think their hearts are happy and proud? I think so. Doesn’t it mean that the virtues of the Yeosan Jo family and your reputation are that great?”

“Yeah. I guess so?”

Jin Ga-yong spoke like that with a pretty face as if it were someone else’s business. When I looked at it consciously, it certainly seemed that way. So Bi-ho asked.

“Did you not feel any emotions?”

“Well, I don’t really know.”

“By any chance, do you not taste the food when you eat it?”

“The distinction is clear. It’s just that the good and bad don’t reach your heart. Didn’t I say that the five desires and seven emotions disappear? Appetite is one of the five desires.”

“… … !”

As Biho approached him in surprise, Jin Ga-yong stared at him intently. There was a faint desire in his eyes as he looked at him, but they were empty inside.

‘How will she live once even that slight desire disappears?’

My heart ached.

Biho asked with a worried face.

“Do you not have any desire for revenge now?”

“If there is one last desire I have left, it is revenge. So don’t worry about it. But… … .”

Jin Ga-yong gave a little pause at the end and stroked Bi-ho’s head with his hand, as if he was trying to console a child with horns. Bi-ho flinched at the touch, but stayed still, and Jin Ga-yong soon asked back.

“But I’m fine, so why are you so angry?”

“I like our Jin Jo… hmm, I guess he likes Jin So-joo.”

“Huh? Our Miss Jin? Did I tell you that I was our Miss Jin?”

Jin Ga-yong smiled faintly as if he found those words amusing. Should we call it foolishness? Bi-ho felt dizzy, whether it was because of that attitude or the gentle touch.

Is this dangerous?

By the way, her words were a lie. She may not have had no desire for revenge, but she certainly did not want to be happy about it. So why did she lie like that?

That’s probably… … .

***

There are three days left until the duel.

That day, even more people came than the day before. It seemed like the rumor had really spread. If this continues, won’t there be a sea of ​​people on the day itself?

However, most of those who came said that they came not with the intention of fighting together, but to encourage each other. Some people really wanted to cheer them on, some people were cursing the lion’s head and swearing at them, and some people were just looking to see the real face of the rumor.

Of course, there were some crazy people who wanted to fight together, but they were mostly weak. But why were all the people who came to fight together all so many? In a world where there are so many eccentric people like grains of sand, wouldn’t there be someone worth fighting against? Those people just didn’t come forward. They knew that the more they knew, the stronger the lion’s-side participants were, and that it was too much for them to come forward with their spirit.

Anyway, there were so many people coming that it was a headache.

So Ho Ye-hwa and Yun Deok-sin stepped forward to serve the guests. Ho Ye-hwa, who liked to chatter, would serve the guests and cut them off from his line whenever possible. Jin Ga-yong would ask for understanding, saying that he was training somewhere before the duel, but since Jin Sangs were bound to get involved, whenever they tried to cause a ruckus, the old man Shandong and Hyung Woo-saeng would take turns intervening. The number of those who were beaten and kicked out was more than ten. Isn’t that too many? The old man Shandong, who was known for his fierce temper, would beat up everyone around him if he saw a Jin Sang, as if he was standing next to a sharp stone.

Then what did Yun Deok-sin do?

This guy was in charge of writing the guestbook, and he also received money from the guests, whether it was condolences or congratulatory money, and he also took the gifts. As the line grew longer, even those who had no intention of giving thought to it and started taking money. This was so lucrative that Ho Ye-hwa and Yoon Deok-shin cheered. They said that if they had been kind, they would have hit the jackpot.

Jin Ga-yong and Bi-ho were in no position to care about such things, and Shandong No-in and Hyung-woo-saeng received a large bribe in return for turning a blind eye. Then what about Ah-hu? Would he, a rich man, blink at such a small sum of money? Naturally, he didn’t care.

Episode 294