Chapter 21: Call it the Heaven’s Wrath Sword Sect
“I don’t think any of you deserve to die.”
Sirius’s voice was calm.
But the hearts of those who heard his voice were far from calm.
Twenty or so who had been sticking out were wiped out in an instant.
“Some of you may be more wicked than those who just died. But the fact that you didn’t stick out and silently lay low at least shows some sense.”
“… “
“If you have any sense, you’ll know. Now is your chance to be reborn.”
Reborn.
People’s pupils trembled at that word.
“Pay attention properly. I don’t enjoy indiscriminately stabbing people like the Calstein Gang did, nor trafficking in human beings.”
“… “
“Furthermore, all the dirty deeds the Calstein Gang used to do, as of today, will be stopped entirely. Those who resist will face consequences.”
Sirius gestured as if he were slitting his throat with his hand.
“From now on, you will obey only my orders.”
“… “
“Just so you know, I plan to fatten you up and devour you. Much more ruthlessly than the Calstein Gang ever did.”
After saying that, Sirius turned his gaze towards Alayon.
“Alayon, am I being too harsh?”
“People who are ungrateful even after being given a chance at life and rebirth are shameless.”
“Right, clever indeed.”
Alayon had already firmly set his attitude.
After briefly praising him, Sirius spoke to the people again.
“You all have committed sins. So, you must live, paying the price for those sins until the end.”
“… “
“If you don’t like it, you’ll just have to die right here.”
At that moment, Sirius revealed his true nature.
“There’s no use running away. I will chase you to the ends of hell and kill you.”
“…!”
Everyone was terrified, swallowing hard.
As he observed their faces, Sirius spoke in a composed voice.
“Of course, you should also find it rewarding. Those who work hard should be rewarded.”
“… “
“By saying this, you must be wondering. If we’ve banned all the activities you used to do, where will we get the money from?”
Some nodded in agreement.
“We won’t fleece the powerless common folk. Instead, we’ll target other underworld groups from now on.”
“…!”
Target other underworld groups.
At that statement, everyone’s eyes widened.
“I took a quick look earlier, and the wealth amassed by the Calstein Gang and their direct disciples was immense. Other underworld groups are likely the same.”
“… “
“They will all be taken away and made ours.”
Sirius spoke in a calm voice.
“Feed them good meat and good liquor until they’re stuffed. This is my promise to you.”
“Ah…!”
For a while, the Kalstein Gang had been taking away a lot of wealth from the commoners.
But the lives of the lower-ranking members were no better than the commoners. All the wealth was monopolized by Kalstein and his direct disciples.
To those hungry souls, nothing was as important as being fed to their heart’s content.
Before they knew it, the eyes of the gang members looking at Sirius had changed.
“And….”
Sirius spoke slowly in front of the people.
“When it is deemed that you have paid enough for your sins… drop your swords and leave. I will make sure you have a good start. You can go somewhere, do business, get married, start a family, and live a normal life.”
“…!”
Earlier, he had said to pay for their sins until death.
Clearly, the current statement contradicted that.
But hardly anyone cared about that fact.
Everyone… was listening attentively to Sirius’s vision of the future.
“Among you, there may be those who fled from the Yuterus Family and ended up here.”
“…!”
“You all better start coming to your senses. Niel is already dead. You relied on the Kalstein Gang for his revenge, but now that Kalstein is dead, are you going to flee to another dark group?”
Looking at those with uncomfortable expressions, Sirius coldly spat out.
“The Palteon Yuterus Family is already in control. Since you who followed Niel have nowhere to go back to, stay here and work under me.”
“….”
“When the time comes, I will arrange for you to return to the Yuterus Family.”
After snapping like that, Sirius turned his gaze back to Alleon.
“Alleon, there are also members of your gang scattered outside.”
“Yes, understood.”
“Let them know the current situation. Eliminate those who seem beyond redemption, and firmly rein in the rest.”
“I will do as you command.”
Alleon was already devoted to Sirius.
Just by observing his actions today, it was clear that he was far more valuable than Kalstein.
Moreover, his swordsmanship was superior.
Alleon wanted to learn swordsmanship from Sirius.
“Now that Kalstein is dead, the Valkain Guild and the Oblea Mercenaries will try to overstep this area. Even small-scale dark groups will lurk around for a piece of the action.”
“Understood. I will be vigilant.”
As Kalstein had pointed out earlier, the Regal and Yuterus Families alone couldn’t handle the threat from the surrounding dark groups.
Sirius alone couldn’t take on the troublemakers causing chaos everywhere.
But, by utilizing the organization they had just absorbed, they could adequately deal with it.
The strength previously used to plunder the people in various regions could now be used to deter the lurking dark groups from the outside.
When a formidable opponent emerged whom their power couldn’t handle, Sirius would step in.
“Do you have any other instructions?”
“Hmm….”
As Sirius looked into Alreion’s eyes, a sense of unease crept over him.
It reminded him of the subordinates from the days of the Baekmulang under the Cheonrangmujae.
“One of the Twelve Guards, the one known as Sul-In.”
Sul-In was a man who bore the name of a dog (In) corresponding to the twelfth earthly branch in the Cheonju.
Originally from the Black Sarenyeom, he was recruited by the Baekmulang to serve as a subordinate.
A man fiercely loyal like a hunting dog, he served the Baekmulang by bringing down countless enemies.
Would this man be capable of playing the role of Sul-In?
It was something to keep an eye on.
“Doesn’t seem to be anything special.”
“Understood. Oh, by the way.”
“What is it?”
“We can’t keep using the name ‘Kalstein Geomdan.’ Kalstein is dead.”
Alreion asked cautiously.
“Shall we go with ‘Sirius Geomdan’ from now on?”
“No, that won’t do.”
Sirius shook his head.
“I have no intention of putting my name out there.”
“What?”
Sirius is a descendant of the Rigel family, one of the Five Great Families.
It wouldn’t be good for someone like him to be leading a dark organization.
Of course, keeping it completely secret would be impossible… but at this point, there was no need to widely advertise it.
“Then what should we…”
“Wait and see.”
Sirius fell into thought for a moment.
“It’s a bit early to start spreading rumors about the Moolimmaeng.”
“What?”
This organization is the starting point of the new Moolimmaeng that Sirius is creating.
While the Moolimmaeng in the martial world used to be a gathering of orthodox sects, the new Moolimmaeng would be an organization encompassing both black and white.
But at the moment, the organization was too small to proclaim it as the Moolimmaeng.
It would be difficult to even explain the concept of Moolimmaeng.
“Let’s call it Cheonrang Geomdan (Heavenly Wolf Sword Society).”
“Cheonrang Geomdan… Understood.”
Cheonrang Geomdan.
That was the name Sirius had come up with.
Since Sirius meant the Dog Star, it wasn’t much different.
“If someone asks about Kalstein, tell them that a master sent by the alliance killed Kalstein and took over the organization.”
“Ah, I will do it that way.”
Kalstein was vigilant of the alliance reigning over the black guilds.
Until the day they would directly clash with the alliance, Sirius planned to spread rumors about being a master dispatched from the alliance.
“You all listen up.”
Sirius looked around and spoke.
“From now on, you belong to the Celestial Sword Sect. If anyone asks who your leader is, just say ‘Celestial’ is your boss.”
“Celestial….”
Originally, the White Wolf was known as the Celestial Master.
However, using the title ‘Master’ now seemed too feeble.
Since it was only at the level of a wolf that barely hunted its prey, being Celestial was sufficient.
“Understood?”
“Yes…!”
They all answered in unison.
Satisfied with their response, Sirius nodded his head, but suddenly Alayon raised his arms.
“Hail Celestial! Hail Celestial Sword Sect!”
As Sirius, taken aback, looked at Alayon, the others also raised their arms and began shouting.
“Hail Celestial!”
“Hail Celestial Sword Sect!”
The cheers lasted quite a while.
Sirius watched the scene with a displeased expression.
“Alayon.”
“Yes, Chief.”
Sirius smacked Alayon’s head.
“Don’t do that again.”
“Sorry.”
Alayon apologized as he wiped the blood running down his forehead.
It might have been his way of asserting authority, but it was far from Sirius’s taste.
“Alayon, are there any capable individuals in the sect?”
“The 8th, 9th, and 12th seats are reliable. The 7th… was just killed by the Chief.”
“Bring them here. I’ll discuss in detail how we will proceed in the future.”
“Understood.”
“After that, you will be in charge of the implementation. I have to go see something.”
Upon hearing this, Alayon looked surprised.
“Aren’t you staying here?”
“Should I leisurely stay hidden deep in the mountains like Kalstein? I don’t have that luxury.”
In fact, it was a good place to quietly practice martial arts while having a meal in seclusion.
But as there was still much to be done, it had to be postponed.
“Are you returning to the Yuterus family then?”
“Is the Yuterus family my home? Why would I go back there?”
“Ah, then to the Regel family…?”
Alayon nodded with a look of understanding.
“It hasn’t been long since you got married… You should go back to your beloved wife. Understood.”
“Alayon.”
Sirius once again slapped Alayon’s head.
“Don’t talk nonsense.”
“I apologize.”
Alayon bowed his head as he wiped his nose.
However, soon, a loud voice echoed.
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“They say the Lord is on his honeymoon.”
“Oh, so that’s why he’s telling us to get married and start a family…”
“They know that happiness, so they want us to…”
Some guys were babbling carelessly, but when Sirius glared at them, they immediately fell silent.
“Alayon.”
“Yes, my Lord.”
“Maintain proper decorum.”
“I will take responsibility and ensure proper decorum. Please rest assured.”
“I can’t rest assured…”
Alayon was already loyal to Sirius, but something seemed off.
He was worried that excessive loyalty might lead to strange actions.
“Alayon, I plan to destroy the Valkain Guild and the Oblera Mercenaries. And I will create a force that can stand against the Alliance.”
“Ah…!”
If the Valkain Guild and the Oblera Mercenaries were defeated, the Alliance would not leave Sirius alone.
Preparations were necessary to confront them.
“You should also talk to the Regel family and make preparations in the meantime.”
“Understood. You’re going to discuss with the head of the Regel family.”
“Well, there won’t be much to discuss with the head.”
The head, Lutvein, was too gentle.
If Sirius suggested using the Black Society to engage in rough fights with other Black Societies, Lutvein would surely object.
It was appropriate to consult with Yustiaha, who had a strong enthusiasm for rebuilding the family.
“Yustiaha…”
As Sirius was speaking, he closed his mouth.
However, Alayon quickly caught on and spoke up.
“You discuss everything with your wife. A couple who trust each other, it seems wonderful.”
“That’s not it.”
In front of Alayon, who was flattering unnecessarily, Sirius let out a sigh.