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Translated By Arcane Translations
Translator: Simzy
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Galbijong’s interrogation began. He skillfully gathered information, and Jaemison helped with the task. With Jaemison’s help, it was like adding wings to a tiger’s back, making the work incredibly easy. It was truly amazing.
This guy, Jaemison, was originally familiar with this area’s geography, so he understood almost everything the Ildomun guys were saying. Using that, we pinpointed the location of their businesses.
Just like that, we dragged the terrified Ildomun guys around, figuring out the locations of their operations.
While we were at it, the low-ranking merchants glanced at us and murmured.
“Th-That’s…?”
“Aren’t those Ildomun guys?”
“But they look awful.”
“Why are they being dragged around?”
Even though they’re low-ranking merchants, they couldn’t make a living if they weren’t perceptive. Soon, merchants who grasped the situation started to appear.
“Ah! Ildomun is ruined!”
Bingo.
“Jaemison. Galbijong. Spread rumors about us while we have this opportunity.”
“Hehehe, good idea.”
“Understood!”
Galbijong shouted as if orating.
“Ildomun has been taken over by our Nachalbang!”
“Say that the righteousness of the Righteous path has been restored.”
“Righteous path? Ah, understood.”
Can’t forget that.
“Our Righteous path Nachalbang has driven out the wicked Black Path bastards and restored the righteousness of the Righteous path, so merchants, you can now rest assured!”
Our Nachalbang is a Righteous path Martial arts…!
“Righteous path…?”
“Nachalbang?”
“So, you’re saying the Righteous path Nachalbang attacked Ildomun?”
“What difference does it make…”
Eavesdropping on the merchants’ conversations, we continued to spread rumors about us.
“Ildomun is finished! Now it’s the era of the Righteous path Nachalbang!”
This should be enough.
The impression that newcomers came, destroyed Ildomun, and took their place must have been firmly planted. Plus, we spread the rumor that we’re Righteous path, so everyone will find out.
By walking around the businesses like that, the preliminary investigation was completed.
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After the rough business investigation was over, we had a discussion.
“Galbijong. From now on, I’m thinking of running this protection racket business like a true Righteous path.”
“Like a true Righteous path?”
“Yes. Our Nachalbang isn’t a Black path organization. We will operate proudly as a Righteous path.”
“But how?”
Black Path factions’ protection money is nothing more than extortion, but the Righteous path’s protection fee is true protection, as the name suggests.
“We won’t extort. We’ll only receive legitimate protection fees. From now on, we will thoroughly protect the merchants who pay us protection fees. But if they don’t pay, we will completely ignore whatever happens to them.”
This is the principle I’ve established.
“Hmm… It’s certainly different from the Black path way of extorting money whenever they feel like it and causing chaos while demanding money. But will that generate any profit?”
“Profits will decrease a bit, but it’ll be stable. Plus, it’s Righteous path-like. It builds trust.”
“Understood.”
“We’ll make a contract to receive the agreed-upon amount on a set date. Profits will definitely drop, but let’s build our reputation as we operate as a Righteous path.”
“We’ll proceed that way.”
There’s a lot to organize from now on.
We have to subdue or purge the remaining Ildomun forces, and we also need to promote our Righteous path Nachalbang to gather members.
We have to use them to sign protection contracts with the lower-ranking merchants and collect fees, and we also need to create a training curriculum for our members.
It sounds difficult when you put it into words, but I’m from modern Earth. This kind of administrative work is my specialty. Plus, I have military experience, so I can manage it somehow.
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“My, my, that’s truly amazing… Annihilating Ildomun in less than a day. I’m greatly surprised.”
“Hehehe, Dandu. Now I smile when I see your face.”
“What?”
“Originally, I cried, but now I laugh.”
“I-Is that so…?”
Perhaps feeling uneasy at my sudden words, Dandu flinched. But there’s nothing to worry about anymore. This guy is our honorary member.
“The information about Ildomun was accurate. Thanks to that, we were able to strike easily.”
“That’s good to hear. So you’re not going to antagonize our beggars’ sect anymore?”
“Of course! We’re business partners now!”
“Ah!”
Finally relieved, Dandu’s face relaxed. I wonder how hard it must have been. He must have suffered a lot because of the fictional character I acted as, screaming demon, but finally, he can put that past behind him.
Well, we met through unpleasant circumstances, but it’s time to think about the future.
“Let’s work well together from now on.”
I extended my hand.
“Let’s do that…”
Dandu accepted the handshake.
“Then, I’ll ask you for a favor with publicity.”
“Publicity?”
“Our Nachalbang brought down Ildomun. Nachalbang is the Righteous Path and hates Black path bastards. As such, we’re looking for like-minded individuals to wipe out the Black path. Spread the word, will you? The beggars’ sect is good at that kind of thing, right?”
“Spreading rumors is possible, but…”
He seems a bit reluctant, but he can’t refuse now.
“That’s all I need. And the next piece of information. Tell me about Jagwipa and Jangsabang.”
“Understood. I actually heard that they’re in a state of disarray right now. Since Ildomun was destroyed in one fell swoop.”
According to Dandu, those two Black path groups are also in a state of confusion. Of course, I couldn’t get precise information, only their approximate numbers and headquarters locations.
But actually, the information on their numbers will likely change. Since Nachalbang, who wiped out Ildomun, declared the extermination of the Black path, the cowardly ones must have all run away.
Or the two factions could form an alliance.
Whatever it is, it’s no problem.
We can just take them out the same way we took out Ildomun.
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Nachalbang Headquarters.
I sat on a chair placed in the courtyard.
In front of me were guys kneeling with their heads bowed. I asked Galbijong for an explanation.
“These are the remaining ones. They said they don’t care about Ildomun anymore and want to switch sides.”
“Is that so?”
I examined the guys kneeling in front of me.
Even putting it nicely, they’re irredeemable trash that look like robbers. The kind who can’t make a living except in the Black path.
“You guys. You said you’re abandoning Ildomun and joining our Nachalbang?”
“Y-Yes!”
“Why?”
“We saw Master Screaming Demon’s skills and had a revelation! We thought it would be better to serve the Master than Chu-sam, the leader of Ildomun!”
“That’s right!”
“Actually, we had no choice but to join Ildomun…!”
The terrified guys trembled and answered.
They must be scared of me.
“Are you the only ones left?”
“Yes!”
Actually, there were quite a few Ildomun survivors. I didn’t kill them all that day. But there’s no prison. It was impossible to capture them all, so I left them alone, but it seems the rest ran away, and only these four remain.
Anyway, it’s time we needed manpower. These guys, these trash Black path bastards, but they’ll be of some use. They’re familiar with the area.
Since these guys can’t do much on their own anyway, let’s accept them for now and observe the situation. If they harbor malicious intentions, we can eliminate them. If not, we’ll just keep using them.
“Geun-hyeop. What are you going to do?”
Jaemison asked.
“Accept them.”
I made a clear decision.
“I’ll accept you.”
“Thank you, Master!”
“You’re trash Black path thugs… but Buddha said that people can change. From now on, work for the Righteous path Martial arts.”
“We will work hard!”
The four immediately bowed their heads.
But their names are… Well, whatever.
Names aren’t important.
“Good. You are now reborn. You’ve shed your background as trash Black path like an eggshell and been reborn as aspiring Righteous path Martial arts disciples who desire to know righteousness and cooperation.”
“Ah…!”
“So, I’m like your parent. Because I gave you a new life.”
“Huh?”
“Therefore, I’ll give you new names.”
“…”
They looked bewildered.
But I can’t resist.
Currently, I’m like the co-leader of the Nachalbang. In other words, I’m wearing the armband. It means I have power.
And now that I have power, I can’t resist.
“There are four of you. Hey. Lineup in order of strength or seniority. The one who was the most senior, stand over there.”
“Uh, uh… Understood.”
They lined up.
“Good. Then the first one. Your names from now on is Mun-do.”
“Huh?”
Mun-do!
Name decided!
Actually, I couldn’t resist ever since I heard the phrase “Ildomun’s disciples (Mun-do).” These guys are now Mun-do.
“Mun-do is the surname. The first guy’s name is Il. Then you’re Yi. You’re Sam. You’re Sa. Understand?”
“Huh…?”
“Uh…?”
“My name is Mun-do-Sam…?”
Mun-do-Il.
Mun-do-Yi.
Mun-do-Sam.
Mun-do-Sa.
Perfect naming sense.
“Good. Names have been given. But I still can’t trust you. So, as a sign of your obedience to me… let’s correct your way of speaking. From now on, when you answer me, say, “Mun-do! Understood!” Like that. Got it?”
Silence.
“What’s that…?”
“Huh?”
The Mun-dos pretended not to understand, but…
“Now!!!! Do as I say!!!”
“Gasp!”
“Quickly! Did you understand, or did you not!!!!”
As I suddenly raised my voice and shouted as if having a seizure, the Mun-dos, as if they had come to their senses, trembled and shouted.
“Mun-do! Understood!”
“M-Mun-do! Understood!”
“Mun-do! Understood, no! Mun-do! Understood!”
And so, four Mun-dos were born in our Nachalbang.
Joyful occasion, joyful occasion.
“Keuk…!”
No, but damn, this is hilarious. They’re actually doing it just because I suddenly told them to say “Mun-do”… Argh, this is so funny I’m struggling to hold back my laughter.
So, while holding back my laughter, I gave the Mun-dos an order.
“Then, Mun-do. Sweep the yard first.”
“M-Mun-do! Understood!”
“No, not that! In this case, you should say “Mun-do! We will clean!”
“Ah, I see… Ah! Mun-do! We will clean!”
“Good!”
Absolutely perfect!
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