Chronicles of the Demon Faction

Chapter 212

Episode 212 Embers revived before the wind (2)

“Hello.”

“Wow!”

So Yeon-sim coughed as if she had been caught stealing.

“It’s a surprise! When did you come?!”

Seo-ryang smiled awkwardly.

“I thought about sending a letter in advance, but for some reason it seemed like Wonju So would not meet me, so I secretly tried to act as a nobleman.”

“Why don’t you meet me? Confucius’ visit is always welcome.”

“Thank you for your words.”

Soyeonsim grumbled and put away the documents.

“Do you know how strange it is sometimes, Confucius?”

“I often hear people say it’s strange these days.”

“Good for you. “It will be an opportunity to reflect on myself.”

“You’re still as talkative as ever.”

“I think I would compare him to Confucius. “What kind of tea would you like?”

“Please give me anything. You know that tongue thing is vulgar.”

“Oil truck?”

“Byukrakhun.”

After roughly organizing the surroundings, Soyeonsim guided him to Datak.

So the two people sat facing each other.

“It hasn’t been that long, but it feels like it’s been a long time since I last saw you.”

Xu Liang smiled.

“Is that so?”

“yes. “It’s probably because something incredibly big happened in the meantime, right?”

“That could be true.”

Soyeonsim’s eyes deepened.

“No, right?”

It was a complicated question, but Seoryang understood it perfectly.

“yes.”

“….”

“It’s just as So Wonju thought.”

“Oh my god…”

So Yeon-sim stuck out her tongue.

“I thought so, but is it really true? Do you carry your life as an extra?”

“I wish there was. “An extra life.”

“I can’t even imagine how someone could do such a ridiculous thing. “Aren’t you scared?”

“In times of fear, wouldn’t it be more productive to focus on making my choices beneficial?”

“That sounds nice.”

In the end, Soyeonsim burst out laughing.

If you think about it, there was nothing common sense about what this guy had done so far. Although I was surprised by the sudden rebellion, I can understand that Seoryang did it.

However, there were complaints.

“Do you know how busy Hwanheewon has become thanks to Confucius?”

“Is it just Hwanheewon? The military department is probably dying.”

“….”

“I was a little shameless, wasn’t I?”

“Very much. “How on earth can you say something like that without even changing your face?”

“What should I do? “I have no choice but to do better so that my hard work can be repaid.”

“Unbelike the true Confucius, you said something extraordinary…”

At that moment, So Yeon-sim’s eyes wavered.

Seoliang, who was sipping tea, tilted his head.

“Is the temperature control wrong? “It smells a bit…”

“Confucius.”

“yes?”

“Are you saying that you are officially seeking the presidency?”

Xu Liang smiled.

“When hasn’t that happened?”

I didn’t.

Clearly, Seo-ryang did not do that. Even when I secretly thought about it, I used seven colors and eight colors, but I never once shouted out that I would win the presidency because of my burning ambition.

Of course, Seoliang has changed. When he returned from his work at the inspector general, something had clearly changed in Seoryang.

But his personality remained the same. So I thought he was still not interested in the presidency.

“Why are you acting like a beginner? The fact that I charged them with treason was itself an aggressive political campaign to become the successor. “If I wasn’t interested in the presidency, I wouldn’t have fought at all and avoided it.”

Or he killed both the mouse and the bird without them knowing.

Soyeonsim, who had opened her mouth several times, sighed loudly.

“I had no idea.”

“That’s surprising. But it doesn’t matter whether you know it or not, right? “From So Wonju’s point of view, this is true.”

“It didn’t matter. Until now.”

“You mean it’s changed?”

“yes.”

So Yeon-sim’s eyes were colored with turbulence, worry, and anticipation.

“It’s changed. “After this incident and after Confucius made up his mind.”

“Why?”

“It is because Confucius is currently closest to being the successor.”

Grand Duke Jin Guan-yong died, and Prince Li Guan Ping was imprisoned for treason. Master Hong Wei-moon was still lying unconscious in the main room of the Blood Soul Pavilion.

The only people left were Ju Seo-yoon, the Princess of Five, Jong Li-yeong, the Princess of Six, and Yeo-min Chae, the Princess of Seven.

Joo Seo-yoon is called the greatest genius of the Protestant religion, but his martial arts skills have not yet reached the feet of Seo-ryang. The same was true for Jong Li-young and Chae Yeo-min.

Among them, Chae Yeo-min is friendly to Seo-ryang and is young, so it is difficult to call her a rival. In that case, there are only two competitors left, and those two are no match for Seoliang in terms of both spirituality and martial arts.

In the end, it is Seoryang. The probability that Xi Liang will win the next presidency has overwhelmingly increased.

“Things in this world are never easy. No one knows how things will turn out in the future. “You know So Wonju well, right?”

“I know. But Confucius is the one who rose to this position by overcoming all kinds of formidable factions.”

“I haven’t lived that extravagantly. “It’s more like I just left.”

Soyeonsim thought absolutely not.

At the time when the incident occurred, I wondered if it would be okay to just go out like this, but when I think about it later, Seo-ryang’s handling of the matter was as effective as it was radical. In particular, the appearance he showed when trying to suppress his opponent was truly a natural magician itself.

“In any case, as Confucius is one step closer to being the successor, we at Hwanheewon should also be considerate.”

“Just keep doing what you’re doing. “What are you doing?”

“You have to buy it. “This is the most dangerous time.”

To the organization and to the successor candidates.

Seo-ryang laughed as if he couldn’t stop him.

“You’re still the same.”

“People don’t change easily.”

“I agree. “I am like that too.”

Soyeonsim sighed.

“Are you here to ask me something?”

“answer.”

“I’m sorry, but I won’t make unreasonable demands….”

“I won’t make unreasonable demands. However, I came here because I thought it would be most effective to handle it at Hwanheewon. “We have a relationship from before.”

Soyeonsim tilted her head.

‘Is it most effective to process it at the main hospital?’

What on earth is going on?

“First things first.”

It’s not even a request. A subtle tension appeared on So Yeonsim’s face.

“Did you know that there is a bar near the lumber warehouse on the eastern end of Naeseong?”

“…?”

“You didn’t know.”

“well. There must be a tavern there… Ah! Now that I think about it, I remember. Did you say that it was a tavern personally run by the head of the criminal law? I remember it well because I heard it so long ago…”

“That’s right. “They said it was operated with private funds.”

“But why that place?”

“There is the tavern owner. “It’s Old Man Kang.”

“yes.”

“Wouldn’t this place be in charge of managing the food ingredients that go into Old Man Kang’s tavern?”

“I guess so. “It’s not under Hwanheewon.”

“Instead, all goods other than food ingredients will go through Hwanheewon.”

“That’s right.”

“Could you please show me the checklist from now on?”

So Yeonsim frowned.

“It’s not difficult, but it is prohibited to steal work from within the hospital to the outside. “You know that, right?”

“So why don’t you say it’s a favor?”

“As you might have guessed, no.”

Seo-ryang whetted his appetite.

“I guess that’s true too.”

“yes. No. “It may be after Confucius is announced as the official successor, but it is currently impossible.”

“Tsk.”

So Yeon-sim, who was quietly examining Seo-ryang’s face, asked.

“But why is that? “Is there anything suspicious?”

“It’s suspicious. For me. So, please.”

“Yes, but.”

“If something doesn’t work, there’s nothing we can do. “Then shall we move on to the second request?”

“I’m already feeling nervous.”

“Why is the person who says it won’t work if it doesn’t work out so nervous?”

“Let’s listen first. “What’s the second one?”

Seo-ryang’s eyes sank.

Soyeonsim thought.

‘This is real.’

Indeed, her thoughts were right.

“To lay the groundwork, the context is similar to the first request.”

“which?”

“Please give me an inspection list of various items that went into Jin Gwan-yong and Gwanpyeong’s quarters. “On Jin Gwan-yong’s side, from right after he left the building until now, on Gwanpyeong’s side, it’s almost three years’ worth.”

It was just as Seoliang said. The second request also has the same context as the first request.

But the weight was completely different.

So Yeon-sim’s face also suddenly became serious.

“May I ask why?”

The corners of Seo-ryang’s mouth rose slightly.

So Yeon-sim felt goosebumps running down her spine at that cool smile.

“There is nothing that cannot be done, but it is up to So Wonju to handle it.”

“What do you mean?”

“If I bring up the reason, from then on I won’t have the confidence to treat So Wonju as comfortably as I do now. “You will only see yourself as one of two enemies.”

“….”

“Can you handle it?”

It was a remark tinged with arrogance.

And Xu Liang had the right to be arrogant. Soyeonsim thought so.

“If we become allies, we will become closer than this, so it means that we will have to be on the same boat as Confucius from now on.”

“you’re right.”

“If I become an enemy… does that mean I could die?”

“well? I can’t speak ill of him. However, if the situation worsens, you may have to step down from your Wonju position.”

This is an absolutely terrifying statement.

It doesn’t matter if you die in a state of joy. However, he should not die after resigning from his position as head of Hwanheewon. It would be a disgrace to the history of the organization called Hwanheewon.

If it were a normal person’s comment, they would have scoffed and asked him to try it, but if the other person was Seo-ryang, it would be a different story.

Because this person really has the power to make that happen.

“As you know, Hwanheewon is the most neutral organization in Protestantism.”

“I know.”

“That’s why we didn’t leak internal information to Confucius.”

“I guess so.”

“You know that it’s not normal for you to make such unreasonable and rude demands on me, right?”

“Of course.”

“Confucius sometimes shows outrageous and reckless words and actions, but I know that he is kind to people he has ties to. But when I see you coming out here…”

So Yeon-sim’s eyes sparkled.

“It can be said that the fate of Hwanheewon at the time depended on that request.”

Xu Liang thought. Indeed, So Yeon-sim is not an easy person.

In such trivial conversations, I thought he was a more difficult person to deal with than Ho Yo-seong. I don’t know if my judgment was correct, but I was quick-witted and knew how to accurately see into the other person’s heart.

“Is there anything else Confucius would like to ask me?”

“doesn’t exist.”

“Thank goodness.”

Soyeonsim, who had been struggling, soothed her mouth. It is sending a signal.

After a while.

“Can I come in?”

“Come in.”

The door opened and the coin appeared.

Juhwa knelt in front of Seoliang.

“Invincible religion, Manmaangbok.” “Juhwa, the governor of Hwanheewon, is meeting the three princes.”

“It’s been a while.”

Xu Liang glanced at Xiao Yanshen.

“What’s the point?”

“It means what you see.”

Soyeonsim smiled.

“The next Hwanhee Wonjoo is that kid. There is no disagreement. Even if someone tries to stop me, I will stop it myself.”

“So?”

“Please speak in front of the next Hwanhee Wonjoo.”

“What do you mean?”

“I won’t listen. I’m thinking of leaving this place altogether. “I will cover my eyes and ears.”

Soyeonsim arose.

“State Governor.”

“Yes, Wonju.”

“I will not give you permission.”

“yes?”

“Still, I must listen to the Three Princes’ request.”

Xu Liang’s eyes lit up.

So Yeon-sim said as she walked out the door.

“It’s like covering your eyes and shouting, but… think of it as my last gift to you.”

thud.

The door closed, leaving only the man and woman in the room.

Xu Liang chuckled.

“Anyway, there is no other fox with nine tails.”