155 – EP.7 Namgung Sega-2
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Taking out a rope from the luggage compartment, Inho skillfully weaved the bandits’ hands together.
They were entwined like giraffes, and they followed In-ho’s horse one after another, all gasping for breath at the speed of the horse.
The moans of the bandits running down the bumpy road were low.
“Please be quiet.”
When Inho, who was driving the horse, said a word to the continued pain, the voice calmed down a bit.
“You’ve become needlessly attached to your tail.”
When Soyou, who was sitting in front of Inho, made a groaning noise, Inho laughed.
“You can’t kill him.”
“That’s why it’s soft. If it’s handed over to the government office, what’s going to change?”
She didn’t like In-ho’s soft way.
“You will be punished according to the law, right?”
When In-ho answered that it was obvious, So-you let out a long sigh.
“After that. The bandit is not immediately executed, but puts in prison for a few days and then whips. What do you think they will do after that?”
“At least I won’t be banditry.”
“No, I’ll go bandit again. In the end, the evil deeds don’t diminish.”
“So, are you saying we have to kill them?”
At In-ho’s words, the bandits who followed trembled.
“Because that’s what Moorim has to do.”
Soyou said with firm faith.
However, In-ho did not agree with the teacher’s words.
“Well. There is a country and there are laws. Can an individual enforce it?”
“An individual, an unmanned person.”
“Still, they are individuals. The Murim League and the Apostles say they are gatherings of Murim people… but in the end, they are gatherings of individuals with interests.”
It’s different from public affairs. Inho cut it off.
“The concept of official inviolability is foreign to me.”
“Hmm… even though you belong to Murim, you’re probably the only one who says that.”
“I don’t know if it’s because I wasn’t a Moorim person from birth.”
Inho shrugged.
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The sound of the horse’s hooves followed through the woods.
The party passed through the densely green forest until earlier and gradually moved toward a place where traces of people could be seen.
“You guys are lucky.”
So-you, who was sitting in front of In-ho, said to the bandits.
“Because my student has such a soft personality, that neck is attached.”
– gulp
The head of the bandits swallowed saliva at Soyou’s words, not threatening, but simply telling the truth.
– multiple multiple
Carriage and horse coming out of the forest.
In the distance, you can see a castle lined with private houses.
Anhui.
He returned to Anhui after a year.
“But, it’s not going to be a dance competition again. What did you come for this time? You didn’t go to places with so many people.”
They were the ones who helped people by visiting villages in the mountains every time.
If it wasn’t for the official duties of the ambassador, In-ho didn’t go to the castle very often, so In-ho asked So-you, wondering if it was another Murim-maeng affair.
“Well, it’s not official business… or should it be considered official business?”
As Soyu spoke vaguely, Inho tilted his head.
“Where is such a thing? If it’s official, it’s official, or it’s not.”
“It’s not Murimmaeng.”
“Then where are you going?”
“Go to Namgung.”
“Eh?”
“And Master has nothing special to do. This visit is for me.”
“If you enter the Yin Lun Gong, they say you don’t belong to the family.”
“right.”
“Has anyone in your family been sick?”
When Inho asked if there was an emergency or if there was someone dead, Soyou shook his head.
“It’s not a bad thing. Rather, it’s a slope.”
“Sergeant? Oh, that’s great.”
“The daughter of the head of household is her birthday this time.”
Soyou looked at Anhui Province in the distance and said calmly.
In-ho thought that the appearance of So-yu, who could only see the back of his head, radiated a sense of confusion and loneliness.
“Then nephew?”
“It’s a cousin.”
Just as In-ho was about to ask So-yu something, he heard a sound coming from the carriage.
“I own it.”
At the call of the ambassador, In-ho rode his horse to the side of the carriage.
“The roads diverge from here. Hand over the criminals to the government office. I have a place to stop with Jegal Sojeo, so go to Sega first.”
“Yes. I understand. Then, Jegal Sojeo, I hope to see you again next time.”
As Soyou greeted the carriage, a soft voice came from inside.
“Yes. I hope to see you next time. Oh, I hope to see Kang Gong-ja next time too.”
“hahahaha. Yes. I look forward to seeing you next time too. Jegal Sojeo.”
When In-ho greeted him brightly, So-you glanced behind him and let him go.
In-ho rode his horse and passed the carriage.
The bandits lined up behind the horse with candies.
***
“It’s very mouth-watering.”
On the way back after handing over the bandit to the government office. Soyou criticized Inho.
“Eh? What is it? Oh, chicken skewers? This is delicious.”
Thinking that walking while eating chicken skewers from the food stall offended the teacher, In-ho answered stupidly.
In response to that cheerful answer, Soyou involuntarily let out a long sigh.
“I’m not talking about chicken skewers.”
“sure?”
“Jegalsojeo.”
With a heart full of tears, Soyou opened her mouth.
“Jegalso me? Why? What did you say?”
“They talked in a very friendly way. “I hope to see you next time?” If anyone sees it, it looks like it’s a friend who promised a future.”
Soyou’s eyes widened.
“No… Well, it’s not like that.”
“It was the same when I came. It was a simple escort. What food do you not eat, what food do you like?”
Soyou’s fist hit Inho’s stomach lightly.
“Because you never know. You can eat and get burned.”
Perhaps because he was beaten so hard that he was trained, In-ho continued talking without showing signs of pain.
“So… that’s why you’re concerned.”
“No… I got it. I was wrong.”
In-ho also got angry and tried to answer, but soon he lost his excitement and declared defeat.
It was because I didn’t want to throw up any more in the face of my teacher, who had recently become rough.
When In-ho quickly declared surrender, So-yu nodded several times to see if he liked it.
“Yes, yes. From now on, stop being unnecessarily kind to people.”
“As a soldier?”
“Yes, as a soldier. Personal feelings go awry when it comes to missions.”
“Okay. By the way, you’re on the right track right?
Pointing at the huge wall in the distance, Inho said.
“That’s right. Tidy up your clothes before you go in. Hurry up and eat that chicken skewer.”
“Yeah yeah.”
Inho tilted his head back and put the remaining chicken skewers into his mouth.
He tidied up his disheveled clothes while chewing on the juicy chicken.
Biting his head with his mouth full, Inho asked with an inaccurate pronunciation.
“But, what can I do?”
“Simply say hello and wish me a happy birthday.”
“Me?”
“The same is true of you. I have already told you that you are my disciple.”
“Ohh… I can’t even hide it anymore.”
“During the match, everyone already knew about it. There’s no reason to hide it.”
Soyou said, recalling the match that was held last year.
“You’re not actually seeing your daughter, right? Since she’s a baby, I don’t think outsiders should see her.”
“Sounds obvious. I plan to go back to my home after seeing the family head.”
“I see. Oh, but what’s your daughter’s name? Well, you can’t keep saying it’s your daughter when you talk.”
“I wonder if you have anything to say… but it won’t hurt to know.”
Upon arriving at the gate, Soyou said.
“The head of the great Namgung family, the daughter of Namgunghyeon. I am Namgung Soyeon.”
“……”
Upon hearing the name, Inho stood tall like a stone statue.