I Became God of War’s Youngest Disciple - Chapter 322



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Episode 322

The second daughter, who had been smiling faintly, landed silently on the rock and started walking somewhere with her back to me.

“private residence?”

I tilted my head and ended up being surprised.

Today, the fog was unusually thick in Yeongsan, and the second son’s figure disappeared behind the fog in an instant.

Yeongsan is like a second home to me, and it is a place that sometimes makes me miss it… … .

I know better than anyone else that this place is dangerous, having experienced countless life-threatening situations over the past ten years.

This mysterious, unidentified place is greatly affected by the weather, and the most dangerous of all are days with thick fog.

It means that it is much more dangerous than when a windy storm or heavy snow falls.

Of course, the reason is not simply because there are cliffs on all sides.

I quickly followed the private, but it was difficult to find the private even though I didn’t look away.

It was so frustrating that I ended up falling behind in Yeongsan in an instant.

Jjang-.

At that moment, the sound of bells was heard from somewhere.

At a moment when things were at a loss, a milestone was created.

I walked in the direction where I heard the sound of bells.

I wasn’t without impatience, but I couldn’t run. A cliff might open up at any moment.

The fourth death penalty said this before.

Death here is said to be equivalent to actual death… … .

After all the blessings have been activated and I have returned to Yeongsan, if I fall to my death instead of returning, there will be no death more gruesome than that.

Jangle… … .

Anyway, I’m moving forward with such caution, but at a somewhat slow pace.

Why does the sound of this bell seem quieter than before?

A certain premonition crosses my mind.

‘… Could it be that the training has already begun?’

It was an absurd thought, but it wasn’t completely impossible.

Second, the training method of the second disciple is harsh.

It was completely different from the fourth brother who had a unique perspective on teaching and preferred systematic education… … .

If I had to say, he is a person who is infinitely close to our teacher Baek No-kwang. In one word, I would say he is ‘unconventional’.

By the way, I just left out the third death penalty because he likes to play more than me.

There was a time when we both got beaten up to the point of being dusty because we were slacking off on something that the Master had entrusted to us to practice.

anyway.

What I’m trying to say is that if it’s the second wife, it wouldn’t be strange for her to show her joy at reunion in the form of training.

If that’s the case, then if you miss the private training session, you may even lose the opportunity to receive training.

What if I just waste a hundred precious days in this fog?

Because this shouldn’t have happened, I pulled myself together a little more.

Jangle… … .

The fog is gradually thickening.

Accordingly, my mind became hazy as if I had taken some medicine, and the sensation in my limbs became faint.

In this way, the environment of Yeongsan sometimes cleverly deceives people as if performing an illusion, and paralyzes the five senses of those who wander around.

If Cheon Sa-jeo is a master of Gi-mun-dun-gap, he may be able to use this characteristic to his own advantage or even control it at will.

I walked along with all my thoughts, but soon realized that my body was heavier than I thought.

“…Huh?”

And then, half-consciously, I felt my face and realized that my current condition was still not normal.

So, right before falling off the cliff, he was a half-demon with his body being consumed by the instrument.

The moment I tapped the jagged teeth with my finger, the instrument inside started to play wildly as if it had been waiting for it.

“Ah… … .”

It’s a different development from last time.

When I came to Yeongsan that time, my body was completely restored. Even though I was in a terrible state where one of my arms had been completely cut off.

I don’t think so now.

The energy and veins that were completely damaged from absorbing the Iron Blood’s instrument are still in a bad state.

Still, perhaps because of my mood, the pain seemed to have subsided considerably, so I had no trouble walking.

Jangle… … .

The sound of the drops became fainter.

Suddenly, it occurred to me that it wasn’t the sound of the bell that had gotten quieter, but that my attention span had been reduced because of the instrument.

Anyway, now I can’t even tell which direction the sound is coming from.

“hmm…….”

So I just stopped walking.

And, suppressing his needless impatience, he sat down on the spot with his butt down.

It’s not like a sharp number came to mind… … .

That’s because I judged that it would be more dangerous to just forcefully track the sound of the bell in its current state.

Musical instruments are a pressing issue, but not as much as the fading sound of bells.

I put aside the thumping instrument for a moment and focused on my hearing.

“… … .”

And then I started wondering.

Rather, I felt much more at ease when I gave up control of the instrument.

‘Isn’t that a feeling?’

In fact, the momentum of the instrument has calmed down a lot, and accordingly, my appearance seems to be gradually returning to normal.

It was the moment when I opened my eyes in confusion.

[… After deciding to walk the path of enlightenment, I was faced with a new dilemma. What on earth is the devil?]

A soft voice was heard from somewhere, and a vague shape appeared in the fog.

It was a thousand years ago.

The priest was standing still, as if he had lost his mind somewhere. It was a strange attitude to see, so it was somewhat unfamiliar.

Of course, that wasn’t the only reason for the discomfort.

He was wearing a simple martial arts uniform instead of his usual flowing robe, and not even the characteristic cloth covering his eyes was visible.

For now, I have my eyes closed.

The narrowed eyebrows and tightly closed lips revealed a deep sense of depth that could not be found in the leisurely private life.

“private residence?”

There was no answer even when I called, which was strange since he was the sharpest of the four sergeants.

The man who had been standing still started walking again, and I got up awkwardly and followed him.

[A Heavenly Horse is a being that commands ten thousand demons. Therefore, those who walk with me from now on will be called demons in the world.]

[So then, who are the people I should keep by my side?]

The voice continued, but somehow it seemed to resonate in my head.

Just like a telegram.

The detective seemed completely unaware of my presence, but there was a moment when he reached out and grabbed my sleeve just in case.

“… … !”

My hands passed through the sleeves in vain.

Is it impossible to get involved?

It’s as if we can only watch what has already happened.

‘… something that already happened?’

At that moment, a thought suddenly occurred to me. Could it be that what I am witnessing now is Sajeo’s past?

Damn it.

The private continued to walk in the darkness.

Sometimes a shadowy figure would appear over the sage, and each time the sage would emerge.

Blood spurts and flesh falls off.

The sage Cheon killed many people.

It saved many more lives than that.

The path of asceticism that Sajeo had sworn to walk was far from peaceful, restful, or romantic.

Even the pitch-black darkness was dyed with a dark red color, and the soldier advanced with an expressionless face, covered in scabs and flesh.

[We cannot reap the good, for they cannot bear the darkness that lurks on this path.]

[However, you cannot command evil people. Those who violate the law do not know mercy and do not struggle. They confuse the process and the purpose, and eventually their ego will collapse.]

As he walked along the road, he sometimes stopped to reflect or looked back.

Of course, what lay behind was a dark, dirty road stained with bloody dregs.

Although Sajeo had his eyes closed at first, it seemed to me that he was seeing his own footsteps for a very long time.

[If I die, the cause of death will be madness.]

[If I accepted the devil’s entry, I would have found peace, but if I had known that in the first place, I would not have made the oath.]

[Between reason and madness, telling someone not to go crazy is like walking through the hell of Dosanji and not allowing even a faint trace of affection.]

[But my mind seemed to be stronger than I thought.]

[I writhe in agony and pain, but I never go crazy. My cracked mind just doesn’t break any further in that state, and surprisingly, it even gets better over time.]

[I had to go to the brink of madness before I finally adapted to my karma.]

[How could that be possible?]

[What suddenly occurred to me was my roots.]

It felt like a fierce, cold wind was blowing from somewhere, and in an instant, the surrounding scenery changed.

The cold air of the pure white snowfield permeated all directions.

There lay frozen children, frozen to death, their bodies frozen hard as if they were tombstones.

[If I didn’t have the memories of the children buried in the snowfield, I would have gone crazy a long time ago.]

[I suddenly understood.]

[Those who are moderately dirty, a gray crowd… … .]

[Those who will walk the seven nights until the end of their lives, tormented throughout their lives by murder and mercy, reason and madness, life and death.]

[…only those who have experienced hell can stand next to me.]

The private took a step forward.

It was still a dark, bloody road, but there was one thing that was different.

At some point, someone was walking next to the private.

The face and shape were unclear, but it had no color.

At first there was only one person, but as the private journey continued, the number of people gradually increased.

As the number of people increased, the appearance of the private residence gradually changed.

The hair that had been tied tightly was loosened and the blindfold that had been covering her eyes soon turned into a cloth that slightly covered her face.

Before I knew it, the old private residence had returned to the form I knew.

[Do similar people inevitably get drawn to each other?]

[I had no intention of standing above them. I had no intention of subduing them.]

[But at some point, they came to me and followed me. To me, it felt like a natural progression, like a river leading to the sea.]

“… … .”

At that moment, I realized that I had glimpsed into Sajeo’s life again, just like when I read Cheonaktanseo.

The reason for that will also exist for me.

I told the private.

Now I also want to face my roots… … .

… Of course, there may be another reason.

As I stood there lost in thought, the images of the past soon disappeared like a mirage and I was left alone in the fog once again.

Now the sound of the drops has completely disappeared.

As I stood there still, I heard a voice again.

[The devil is not something to be subdued… … .]

The last mutterings of the private investigator reached my ears particularly clearly.

“…it’s not about making people obey.”

Sometimes I even try mumbling it out loud.

Perhaps those words are the very message that the priest wants to awaken in me, the wisdom that penetrates my current worries?

As soon as the thought suddenly crossed my mind, I sat cross-legged on the spot and faced the thumping instrument.

Actually, I have never tried to suppress or deal with these things… … .

When a strange energy lingers inside the body, the body naturally becomes alert.

It was a natural reaction, like flinching at the touch of fire or tensely watching a blade about to touch your Adam’s apple.

‘but…….’

I was reminded of a certain acrobatic troupe I had seen during my time as a mercenary.

One of the young acrobats put his body into a box full of poisonous snakes, and just watching it made my whole body shiver.

Then, I happened to see the acrobat at a drinking party.

– Snakes are sensitive to temperature! So first, we need to cool them down.

– Of course, that alone is not enough. The most important thing is to kill your guard. Relax your muscles, don’t raise your fingernails, and think of yourself as getting into a bathtub and getting in… no, getting in? Hahaha!

– Anyway, I just need to make these guys realize that I’m harmless. Then they’ll consider me one of their own.

– But the snake’s body temperature is warmer than ice water! If you think about soaking in a lukewarm bath, you might feel better. Just kidding! Never do this!

Even thinking about it now, he didn’t seem like a sane person, but his nonsense back then now felt like advice.

The point is, don’t let your guard down.

Of course, leaving the instrument inside as it is is much more dangerous than throwing your body into a pack of poisonous snakes.

If you think about it only in terms of sensation, it is no different from releasing a bunch of venomous scorpions inside your body.

“Hoooo… … .”

Of course, it was easier said than done. It wasn’t an easy choice for me to just leave these guys alone, who would destroy not only my entire body’s veins but also my internal organs.

But there are no other sharp points.

As we live, moments like this sometimes come.

There are times when you have to make a decision, even though you know the risk is enormous.

After I made up my mind, I intentionally released my body’s natural rejection reactions one by one.

This act was as difficult as freely controlling muscles that cannot be moved by human will… … .

A warrior who can control the power of internal energy can control not only the involuntary muscles, but even the basic immune system of the body.

The trick itself is similar.

Kookookookook… … .

The instrument, now completely free, began to play wildly.

Kuung… … !

I felt my body shake inside. Blood naturally rose up from my throat, but I forced myself to swallow it.

For a moment, I thought about reactivating my physical immunity, but at this point, that would be counterproductive.

With both eyes closed, I offered my body to the instrument as if it were a playground.

The short time felt very long.

As I felt the excruciating pain of thousands of needles stabbing my insides endlessly, I also focused only on enduring.

At that moment, the instruments that had been running wild gathered near the heart… … .

“… … .”

I was a little nervous.

This is because this instrument originally resided mainly near the heart of the Iron Blood Knight.

Do we instinctively know the human’s weak points?

That’s not likely.

No matter how evil it may be, at its core it is just a source of energy.

Just as flowing water has no will, this instrument also has only qualities.

and…….

The wild musical instrument suddenly calmed down.

As if they had only just found their nest, they immediately killed their sharp momentum as soon as they touched my heart and sat there, dead.

It became stable in an instant.

“… This works.”

Is it simply because of the private advice?

Strangely enough, I had a feeling that wasn’t the case.

The momentum of the instrument itself felt much quieter than before coming to Yeongsan.

Of course, I’m not sure… … .

The instrument did not disappear completely.

But I thought that maybe it wasn’t a bad thing that this much energy had settled in before the heart-stopping.

It can be completely differentiated from the internal energy accumulated in the lower abdomen.

At least now you don’t have to worry about your instrument leaking while using martial arts like Il-sik or Noe-cheon-bo.

Of course, we will have to think separately about how to use this power that has taken root in our hearts.

“Phew… … .”

As my breathing became easier, my mind also became clearer.

Jangle… … .

In it, I realized that the sound of the bells had not actually disappeared.

I got up from my seat and walked towards where I heard the sound of bells.

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