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Translated By Arcane Translations
Translator: Simzy
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The next day.
We decided to gather all our strength to attack Jagwipa.
Dandu did some promotion last time, but not enough time has passed to see the effects. So, the logic that Dandu should take responsibility for this was established in my head, and we went to find the Beggars’ sect.
“Dandu!”
“Hey, why again?!”
“Huh?”
It seems like he’s developed a bit of a rebellious spirit, but even if we’ve become comrades, this is problematic. I glared at Dandu with that look, and he flinched.
“Tsk… Wh-Why did you come…?”
“We’re going to attack Jagwipa today.”
“F-Fast. At this rate, won’t everything be settled within a week?”
“Of course. That’s why I came to ask for help.”
“Help?”
“Lend me your beggars’ sect members.”
“What?!”
What’s so surprising?
“Hey. I told you. We’re comrades now. So your beggars’ sect members have to fight together with us.”
“But isn’t it too dangerous!”
“It’s not dangerous. We’ll just gather numbers to create a sense of intimidation. Just lend me your beggars’ sect members.”
“Hmph! Such an absurd! Absolutely not, so you know!”
Dandu crossed his arms and turned his head like a tsundere heroine. I was pleased that Dandu had become so brave. Yes. A warrior should have this much guts.
This guy is practically my comrade. It’s only natural for my comrades to be like this. Thinking that way made me so happy that a smile naturally formed on my face.
Grin.
Did my feelings get across?
“G-Gasp!”
Dandu jumped like a cat and gaped.
“Wh-Why are you smiling like that…! I said we’re comrades! Why do you keep making me anxious! What does that smile mean!”
What is this guy talking about?
“What? What’s wrong? I just smiled because I’m happy to see you being brave. Dandu, I’m really happy. The beginning was negative, but look where we are now.”
For some reason, his expression softened as if he was touched.
Come to think of it, what happened with the beggars’ sect was also a kind of fate. But for some reason, Dandu had a fit.
“Why that wistful look…! Don’t look at me like you’re reminiscing about someone from the past! I’m alive! Don’t kill me!”
“What nonsense are you talking about?”
“Alright, alright! I’ll lend you the beggars’ sect members, so please just don’t do anything weird!”
“What, suddenly?”
“I’ll go myself too! Are we going right now? I’ll call the beggars’ sect members, so wait!”
“…”
I didn’t quite understand the flow of the conversation… What? I was going to persuade him by offering benefits, but he’s offering to help first?
Ah, was the initial refusal just him playing hard to get? He really is a tsundere. Whatever it is, I’m glad that my comrade, the beggars’ sect, is being cooperative.
“Everyone gather!”
Soon, Dandu began to gather and instruct the sect members. Just looking at the number gathered, it’s quite impressive. I didn’t know there were so many parasitic bastards extorting money from beggars in this land.
This kind of country deserves to perish.
“Hehehe.”
I was laughing in satisfaction when Jaemison came and said,
“Keke… You’re crazy. Now you’re controlling people just with your laughter?”
“What are you talking about? Dandu follows me from the bottom of his heart.”
“That was truly an amazing killer smile…!”
“What?”
Galbijong, with clear eyes, shuddered.
“A smile like the face of Buddha! But you are a being who kills mercilessly even with a smiling face! To be able to kill people with such a face, truly amazing!”
“…”
This guy is definitely a psychopath.
“Kick… I guess I can call you the Killer Buddha now.”
“Stop the crazy talk! Anyway! That’s over!”
Dandu finished his preparations.
He had a very nervous face, and the beggars’ sect members behind him also looked terrified. They must be scared, thinking they’re about to go into battle.
“Preparations complete… But are you really sure this is alright?”
“Don’t worry. The beggars’ sect members won’t have to fight. Just act like you’re about to fight at any moment and create a sense of intimidation. Alright Galbijong! Let’s call the Mun-dos!”
“Understood!”
Galbijong immediately brought the Mun-dos.
“Mun-do! Reporting for duty!”
“Mun-do! We will follow orders!”
Wow, these guys have already adapted to the speech pattern!
“Hahaha! These obedient fellows! Mun-dos! Let’s see what you’ve got this time! We’re going to have a showdown with Jagwipa, and if you fight well, I’ll give you my trust! Got it?”
“Mun-do! Understood!”
“Mun-do! We will earn your trust!”
Looking at these guys who look like murderous robbers acting like that, I really couldn’t hold back my laughter. But their eyes are all fierce. I can feel their desire to fight hard and earn my recognition.
“Let’s go!”
And so, we raided Jagwipa.
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The boss of the Jagwipa, Oh Hamdok, trembled with fear as he waited for the report.
“The Screaming Demon is coming!”
“It’s the Screaming Demon!”
“It’s the Nachalbang Clan!”
Soon, the clamorous shouts of his subordinates began to echo.
“Boss! The Screaming Demon is coming!”
“I heard you, you idiot!”
“Gasp…!”
Unable to hide his anxiety, Oh Hamdok needlessly took his frustration out on his subordinate.
“Damn it!”
Screaming Demon, ever since that madman appeared, he hadn’t been able to get a grip. It was a good thing that the guy had taken care of the Dark Earth Gang, but it wasn’t good at all that he was targeting them after the Ilto Clan.
After completely crushing the Ildomun in one fell swoop, the Screaming Demon established an organization called the Nachalbang, and made it clear that he intended to take over both the Jagwipa and the Jangsabang.
“This bastard has no business ethics!”
Oh Hamdok himself was a vicious murderer who built his organization through despicable and cruel methods, but even so, this was too much. Wasn’t the Screaming Demon supposed to be a master? A master was interfering in the affairs of the low-level thugs, causing chaos, and this was definitely not normal.
But still.
It’s alright.
There won’t be a problem.
Sensing the crisis, Oh Hamdok formed an alliance with the Jangsabang. Their situation was the same, so it was a breeze. They even saw eye-to-eye, so while forming the alliance, they pooled their funds and hired a Black Path master.
That master would surely be able to kill the Screaming Demon.
Of course, such a master wouldn’t just leave… Having tasted the money, he would naturally settle down here and demand various tributes. That’s what hiring a Black Path master meant.
But the important thing now was to put out the immediate fire.
“It’s noisy outside.”
The Money-Grubbing Demon appeared.
“Money-Grubbing Demon. The Screaming Demon is coming. Please prepare.”
“Oh yeah? Well, make sure you have the money ready.”
The Money-Grubbing Demon was a well-known assassin in this world. A vicious criminal who would kill anyone for money.
“Kukuku, it’s time to feed my blade with blood.”
“Please, do away with the Screaming Demon…”
“That damn Screaming Demon talk again. I’ve never even heard of such a pompous nickname. Isn’t he just some vermin who kills a few Black Path guys and brags? Right?”
“O-Of course.”
“And you called me to deal with such vermin!”
“Gasp!”
“Just kidding.”
The Money-Grubbing Demon grinned, making a joke. Oh Hamdok shuddered with humiliation, but hid his expression. Nothing was going right.
“Then let’s go.”
It’s noisy outside.
The Screaming Demon and his gang had invaded.
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There was no resistance on the way here. Although the Jagwipa and Jangsabang had joined forces, no one dared to step forward with a weapon.
Thus, we entered the front yard of the Jagwipa without bloodshed.
“Ugh…!”
Surrounding us were only frightened Black Path members.
I looked around while pretending to cry and spout madness.
“Ahh…! Tragedy! Today, the river of blood will flow again! Huwaaah! How many more people will die tragically! Just imagining it makes me sad, I can’t help but wail!”
Truly perfect madman acting!
“He’s completely lost it!”
“What a crazy bastard…!”
“We have to run away now!”
Seeing my mad acting, the Black Path thugs backed away in fear. I should have been an actor after all. If that director hadn’t been jealous of me, I would have already debuted.
“Kukuk, you still look like a madman.”
“It’s truly amazing…!”
Anyway,
“Let’s get to work, hmm?”
Suddenly, the door of the Jagwipa headquarters opened and a suspicious sword walked out.
Thud, thud.
Light, but steady footsteps.
I could instinctively tell.
That bastard.
He’s quite skilled.
“Money-Grubbing Demon!”
Galbijong shouted.
“Hoo, you know me?”
“Of course I know you! Aren’t you the famous Black Path assassin!”
“Then it’ll make things quicker… Give me your life.”
“Ha! Nonsense! I guess we’ll see the Screaming Demon defeat the Money-Grubbing Demon today! Khahahaha!”
When Galbijong laughed heartily, veins bulged on the forehead of the man called Money-Grubbing Demon.
“Bullshit…! I don’t know where you rolled in from, but it’s over since this old man has arrived! Screaming Demon! I’ll kill you!”
Clear killing intent.
Did these Jagwipa bastards hire an assassin to kill me? These despicable bastards.
For now, this Money-Grubbing Demon is quite skilled. But I didn’t particularly feel the fear of death. That’s because Serin and Ha-yeong would support me if things got dangerous.
It would be a big problem if he was stronger than both of them, but that’s unlikely. How could the Jagwipa hire such a master?
He’s someone I can definitely defeat, no.
I can’t do anything if I’m scared in the first place.
I have to go into the fight thinking I’ll win.
If I live in the martial world, I’ll be facing masters all the time, and I can’t be scared every time that happens.
Other thoughts are useless.
Cut them off.
“Money-Grubbing Demon… Sob, I’ve heard of your reputation.”
“…”
He looked at me.
“That’s why it’s even sadder. To think I have to kill a warrior whose reputation I’ve heard of with my own hands… Keuk, Sob! But it can’t be helped! This world is originally full of sadness!”
“What the hell is this…”
Before he could finish, I gave the signal.
Flash!
With that, we all charged!
“Waaaaaaaah!”
“Kyaaaaaaaaaah!”
“Mun-dos! Charge!”
“Uwaaaah!”
The Beggars’ Sect disciples yelled and ran, and the Mun-dos bravely rushed out. And the three of us, at the forefront, sprang towards the Money-Grubbing Demon.
There are quite a few Beggars’ Sect disciples. I didn’t tell them to fight actively, but even just running like this has an effect.
“Aack!”
“Ugh!”
The Jagwipa’s small fry ran away, and I focused only on the Money-Grubbing Demon in my sight.
“You despicable bastard!”
Caught by surprise, the Money-Grubbing Demon drew his sword and responded. I was already circulating my internal energy using the Azure Wing Heart Technique. In that state, I unleashed the Daeryu Swordsmanship and attacked him!
Pwang!
But he’s a master.
He easily blocked my barrage, and
“Hah!”
In the meantime, he parried the Isangjego thrust by Jaemison and stabbed back with his sword!
Crack!
The moment Jaemison deflected the thrust with the Kappa armored gauntlets, Galbijong and I swung our swords at the Money-Grubbing Demon from both sides.
He can’t dodge this!
“Hmph! Pathetic!”
However, the Money-Grubbing Demon swung his sword horizontally in a wide arc, deflecting our combined attack in one go and took a back step to create distance.
He blocked that?
This bastard is also a master…!
“You’re pretty good! Money-Grubbing Demon!”
“Kukuk, our combined attack was completely blocked.”
Galbijong and Jaemison muttered lowly.
“Is this all you’ve got? This is the best you can do even with three of you. There’s nothing more to see. Die!”
Flash!
The Money-Grubbing Demon charged towards us.
I took in his form with my eyes.
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