Chronicles of the Demon Faction

Episode 431 Budding Seed (1)

Mudam’s reaction was not as harsh as expected.

“I see.”

Mudam bowed his head and remained silent after that reply.

Seo-ryang, who was sitting in the royal palace and looking down at him, slowly crossed his legs.

The silence remained.

Seo-ryang, who was watching Mu-dam’s notice, gently relaxed his legs. I crossed my arms subtly, but as if it was really uncomfortable, I adjusted my posture and sat down again.

“Huh.”

He cleared his throat as if to listen, but Mudam remained steadfast.

Seoryang, who hesitated, sat down again, thinking he had woken up for no reason. But the discomfort still remained.

Another moment of silence passed.

In the end, Seoryang scratched his cheek and spoke.

“Oh, what can I say…”

“⋯⋯.”

“Hehehehe! “Shall we go together?”

“Yes?”

Mudam raised his head and looked at Seo-ryang. The old loyalist’s face showed a look of puzzlement.

Seo-ryang thought it was an opportunity and spoke quickly.

“It must be frustrating enough for you to hear that you have only recently become a religious leader and are being excommunicated. I don’t understand that. In fact, is there anyone else who is as close to the religious leader as you? “The entire Demonic Forest will know of your loyalty to risking your life to protect the sect leader.”

“I am so sorry.”

“That’s right, there wasn’t much contact between you and me until you became the leader of the cult, right? In fact, it’s been less than a month since I’ve been working with you. Nevertheless, to me, you are a loyal subject and confidant that is difficult to compare to anyone else.”

“I don’t know what to do with your Sacred Heart.”

“Haha, so I hope I can let go of my anger.”

“yes?”

“⋯⋯?”

“You mean anger?”

Xiliang narrowed his eyes.

“Aren’t you angry?”

Mudam bowed his head.

“How can you say such a thing? How dare a god be angry with the religious leader?”

“Oh really?”

“It’s just because the leader didn’t say anything more…”

The color on Seo-ryang’s face faded. Judging by his reaction, it didn’t seem like Mudam was really angry.

In fact, it is harder to deal with someone who is nice to you than someone who criticizes you. In addition, although Xiliang was treated like a prince of three princes and a lord of small religions, the period was not very long. He has not become so toxic that he ignores his subordinates who worry a lot.

“Then I’m leaving?”

“Yes.”

“Can’t I go with you?”

Conflict appeared on Mudam’s face.

“If you give me the order, I will gladly serve you.”

“Oh? Is there something else to do?”

“⋯⋯.”

“It’s okay. Just tell me without hesitation.”

“Since you say that, I dare to say something.”

“Okay, okay.”

“After your coronation, you became the true sun of the Demonic Martial Forest. Surprisingly, the aftermath was beyond imagination, and the lives of believers who had been living without motivation changed instantly.”

“Huh, is that so?”

“Yes. That’s the problem.”

“So what’s the problem?”

“I am a horseman, but I do not know that too much is as bad as too little. Of course, the deeper the believers’ faith in their leader, the better, but I think it is also a problem for the believers to have too much motivation.”

“Well, that’s right.”

“The inner city is still fine, but the believers in the outer city have a lot of weight on their shoulders. “The believers in the outer castle also use spear knives, so a serious accident could occur.”

Mudam sighed.

“Even if I’m not there, they’ll be able to handle it somehow… but it’s difficult to predict how the church members will react if the church leader is expelled. “Just in case, I have something left…”

“ah? “Is that because of that?”

“Yes?”

Xu Liang burst out laughing hahaha,

“Don’t worry, I’m planning to sneak out.”

Mudam’s eyes widened.

“You mean… without knowing?”

“Yeah. Why would you make such a big deal out of it when things are so chaotic? Just sneak out…”

“It’s not possible!!”

At that moment, Daejeon rang loudly.

Seoryang blinked in surprise at the loud sound.

Mudam lowered his head, thinking it was a mistake.

“sorry. “How dare you scream in the face of the religious leader? This is a serious sin worthy of dying a hundred times!”

“Oh no! It’s not a mortal sin. But why can’t it be done?”

“Yes?”

“Why not? I’m just going to leave and come back. Is that such a big deal?”

Although he thought this was also disloyal, Mudam could not hide his bewildered expression.

“How could the leader of the cult, who is the great master of magic and the master of 100,000 demons, descend without the cultists knowing? He should have informed all the cultists of the cult leader’s departure and ensured his safe return.” ⋯!”

“You said it’s already a mess? Wouldn’t it be worse for the believers to go out in the open?”

Mudam was dumbfounded. Because, looking at it calmly, what he said was not wrong.

“Of course, it would be nice for me to be welcomed by the believers…”

It’s a lie. Seo-ryang clearly had feelings for the believers, but at the same time, he felt burdened by their affection and trust.

“But there’s no need to make things more messy, right? They’re doing their own thing, so if you make them gather for the sake of being the leader of the religion, they’ll feel harmed in their own way. “Isn’t that giving you…”

“It’s not possible!!”

At that moment, Daejeon rang out once again. The

vocalization was so powerful that Seoryang also looked dumbfounded for a moment. Seeing that his mouth was slightly open and his eyes were blinking, he seemed quite shocked. Mudam lowered his head in surprise

. .

“I’m sorry. Please kill me!”

“Why would I have to die again? Is that a bigger deal than that?”

“yes?!”

“No, I’m just asking because I’m really curious. What does that mean… Is it rude to the believers?”

The confusion increased and the absurdity doubled. Mudam opened his mouth like a carp in indescribable shock.

Seoliang scratched his cheek and looked the other way.

“I don’t know what the hell is.”

“Master.”

“hmm?”

“Does Sosin dare to offer a remonstrance?”

“Oh, yes. As much as you want.”

“Before I offer advice, I would like to ask one question. Is the reason you are trying to excommunicate the church without their knowledge because you do not want to cause inconvenience to the church members?”

“Of course it is…”

“Or is it because the leader feels burdened?”

At that moment, Seo-ryang felt speechless.

Considering Mudam’s loyalty and personality, it was unthinkable for him to stop talking to the religious leader. But neither of them realized it.

Mudam spoke with strength as if he had made up his mind.

“I apologize, Master. The leader is the god of our school and the sun of the Demonic Murim. “The religious leader’s sincere love for the believers is truly an example for future generations and deserves everyone’s respect, but I do not think the religious leader should feel burdened by the believers.”

“⋯⋯I see.”

“The relationship between rulers and ruled is simple and clear. I am very sorry to you, but it is impossible for you to become a ruler without the followers of the church. “Isn’t that the reason why the religious leader personally opened the stage for the coronation and transfer of the title and comforted the hearts of the religious leaders?”

“That’s right.”

“A ruler is in a position that cannot exist without the actual and tacit permission of the ruled. Therefore, it is the leader’s choice to care for the believers, but the ruled must bow to the ruler who was established based on their own wishes.”

It was a truly refreshing perspective and interpretation. In some parts, it could be considered sophistry.

However, Xu Liang understood what Mu Tam said. No matter

how much more powerful and wise than Wu Tam, Xu Liang was, the group called Doctrine and Neo-Confucianism As far as specificity, it is not understood better than that.

Mudam is talking about what kind of attitude the leader of the Heavenly Demon Church should live by using the simple relationship of rule and rule.

“The leader chooses to go on a secret mission out of concern for his followers. I think this is the right thing to do as a ruler, regardless of God’s rights. However, if the leader made that choice because he felt burdened by the believers… sorry. “I don’t think that’s a proper virtue for a ruler.”

It was something he risked his life for. This is because it is the duty of the Daehobeop to advise at the risk of life when a religious leader strays from the path.

Seo-ryang also knew this, so he listened to Mu-dam’s words seriously.

“Everything comes from the leader’s choice. As a subject of the Protestant religion, I have no choice but to follow the decision of the religious leader. However, I ask you to consider this old and rude subject’s advice just once.”

With that, Mudam finished what he had to say. The last request he could make was to remain in a determined posture and not move a single

inch. Seoryang was quietly looking down at Mudam . He smiled for a moment:

“Get up.”

“yes.”

Mudam stood up in a polite posture.

“I understand the words of the Daehobeop well. Still, I have to practice it secretly.”

“⋯⋯I will prepare it.”

“I’ll make sure to sort this out after I get back. I don’t want to say I understand or I’m wrong on a topic I don’t really understand.”

“I apologize.”

Although he did not receive a definite answer, Mudam felt at ease inside.

At least, the leader was a person who listened carefully to the advice of his subjects and was able to think about it. That alone was enough to convince him that the new church under the priest’s rule would welcome a peaceful era in the future. .

“The departure is at midnight today. What are you going to do?”

“yes?”

“It’s not an order, it’s a choice. Will you follow me to Gangseo? Or should I stay here?”

Mudam thought for a moment and said.

“I think it would be better for me to stay.”

He probably wanted to put everything aside and follow Seo-ryang. So his speech was not long.

Xu Liang nodded.

“I understand. It won’t take that long. “See you when you come back.”

“I sincerely hope that you return to Okche in good health.”

With that, Mudam left and Seoryang remained alone in Daejeon.

Seo-ryang’s eyes deepened as he buried his back in the royal temple.

“Be for the people, but don’t be a burden and don’t worry about others…”

At that moment, he remembered Lee Cheon-sang’s words.

– Being angry for the person who died unjustly is actually tarnishing his faith.

– That’s why I’m called God. God is not a being who relieves injustice. Just knowing and understanding is enough.

Xu Liang smiled bitterly.

“This is truly unbecoming of a god. It doesn’t suit my personality at all.”

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Yikes!

Seoriang opened the practice room.

At the same time, a strong smell of blood came from inside the practice room. It was not an old smell, but a vivid scent of blood.

Seoliang looked toward the center of the practice room. .

“Heo-eok! Heo-eok!”

“Whoa.”

There was Ma Dong-pil, who was glaring at his opponent with his black blood demon sword drawn, and Gwanpyeong, who was covered in blood.

It was incredible concentration. Even though the door to the practice room was open, neither of them noticed it.

They are only filled with murderous intent and fighting spirit towards each other.

‘It’s going well.’

A body covered in blood and an exhausted body.

However, Guan Ping’s eyes were clearer than before. This was because all the miscellaneous magical energy in the body was extracted through Ma Dong-pil’s black blood demon sword.

Seo-ryang, who was quietly watching the two people, soon closed the door to the performance room.

Immediately the practice room shook. It seemed like he was using explosive martial arts skills.

Xu Liang twirled his shoulders.

“Everyone is doing their job well, so I guess I should also work hard at my job!”