Moon-Shadow Sword Emperor

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The whole of Sichuan became noisy.

The Lord’s Order has been issued.

An official letter was sent to each family and sect, saying, ‘Lead the elite of the monks and gather at the Sacheon branch.’

“…He had a much bolder personality than I thought. “Sacheon Branch Manager.”

“I never thought I would use my agency authority in this way.”

“Matriarch! “I’m sure you don’t plan on going along with this kind of nonsense!”

The family head hall of the Hong family.

The head of the family, Hong Gyun-seok, was holding a meeting with the family executives.

The thesis was as follows.

How will you respond to the official letter sent from the Sacheon branch?

“If so, what should I do? No matter how much agency authority is used, a leader is still a leader. As an affiliated family, isn’t it possible to ignore the order of the lord?”

“…….”

“Besides, the relationship between the Sichuan branch leader and the Hong family is not that bad. “I also received help when a dispute arose with the Lee family.”

“but!”

A young man who must have just passed the age of two frowned and raised his voice.

Despite his energetic shouting, the Hongakdaeju, who could not see him hesitating and unable to continue his words, opened his mouth softly.

“I also think it is dangerous to unconditionally cooperate with the Sacheon branch leader.”

“The reason is?”

“It is obvious why the Sacheon branch leader issued an order to fight against the enemy at this time. “The plan is to gather local warriors to fight against the demonic forces.”

“…….”

“Such an important issue was unilaterally notified without prior discussion. It means that they look down on our family that much. You never know what might happen if you entrust the family’s elite to such a person. In the worst case…”

“The main force of the family may be lost for nothing. “Is that what you want to say?”

“That’s right.”

Hong Seok-gyun drooled and nodded.

Honghakdaeju’s words also had a point.

To put it bluntly, it was a loss for the family to respond to the summons from the Sacheon branch leader.

Ultimately, this is a job that requires manpower and resources.

“Matriarch. “May I offer my opinion?”

“Tell me.”

“I don’t think it’s necessary to send the family’s elite as stated in the letter.”

Hong Zakseong, the grand duke of the Hong family and the head of the small family, said while staring at the letter placed in the center of the table.

Hong Seok-gyun asked, his eyes shining.

“What does it mean?”

“I mean it literally. “Isn’t it enough to show a reasonable amount of sincerity?”

“Hmm…”

“We can’t ignore the Lord’s command, but as the Lord of the Flamingo said, it is dangerous to blindly dispatch the main force of the family. So, as a compromise, how about sending a police investigation team?”

The Pagyeong Sword Unit was one of the military units owned by the Hong family, and most of its members were young men.

It was a unit that was far inferior to the Flamingo Swordsman in terms of individual skills as well as group capabilities.

It could be said that he was far from the ‘elite warrior’ described in the official document.

“I don’t know if the Sacheon branch manager will easily understand that and move on.”

“You were the one who acted rashly in the first place. “There is no reason for us to care.”

“but. “Is that also true?”

Hong Seok-gyun, who was rubbing his chin and thinking, soon shook his head.

It meant accepting opinions.

“…….”

Cho Yeon-hee, who was sitting next to the Grand Duke and quietly watching the meeting, had complex emotions on her face.

The expression on his face seemed pitiful or bitter.

The Archduke glanced sideways at her and muttered.

“Don’t be too sad. ma’am.”

“it’s okay. From Sega’s perspective, we know this is the best decision. “The relationships of the past are important, but what should take greater priority is Sega’s future.”

“Thank you for saying that.”

* * *

Conference room in Sacheon branch.

After receiving the call, Damwoon returned to the branch and muttered as he checked the contents of the report.

“I can guarantee that most of the martial powers will not send proper forces.”

“I guess so. “I think they will probably try to get over it by sending these idiots away.”

“What do you plan to do?”

“We need to create an atmosphere in which they have no choice but to dispatch their main forces.”

“……?”

“Take this.”

I handed Damun the two things I brought with me.

Damun’s pupils widened greatly as he confirmed the identity of the object.

A prayer beads made by plaiting jade beads.

A blue gem in the form of an ornate scabbard.

They were gifts delivered to me by the Ami faction and the Cheongseong faction, respectively.

It was an object modeled after the Jangmunryeongbu (掌門令符), and if these were delivered, it would be possible to draw out the elite warriors of the two schools.

“indeed. “With this method, we can greatly increase the coercive power of Lord Lord.”

In Sichuan martial arts, the status of Ami, Cheongseong, and Dangga is absolute.

The Tang family was a friendly family to me, so if I showed some sincerity, there was a high possibility that they would give me full help.

What if Ami and Cheongseong dispatch a group of disciples of the recluse to resolve past debts?

A picture is created in which all three major martial powers in Sichuan support me.

In that atmosphere, is there any sect or family that would have the courage to just show some condescension and move on?

I can guarantee you that there won’t be any.

The Hong clan, the Lee clan, and Baekryunjang (白蓮莊).

I planned to make it so that even if I didn’t want to, I would have no choice but to give up the family’s main force.

“I will leave the role of delivering the two items to the Ami faction and the Cheongseong faction to Secretary Dam.”

“You are passing on a heavy burden.”

Damun smiled bitterly and packed the prayer beads and jewels in his arms.

It must have felt like a burden.

How much force the Ami faction and the Qingcheng faction would dispatch depended entirely on his negotiation skills.

“What do you think should be done regarding the attack on the ruins?”

“Don’t stop, just keep going.”

“Are you sure you don’t mind? “It’s hard to do two things at the same time…”

“I don’t plan to bring Secretary Dam along for this operation. The role of Secretary Dam is to persuade the Ami faction and the Qingcheng faction.”

“yes? “What do you mean by that?”

“In any case, even if he participates in the rescue team, there is not much that Secretary Dam can do. “As this is an operation that requires quick mobility, it will be difficult to utilize the formation method.”

“…….”

“On the other hand, a dam secretary is absolutely necessary to attack Muyeongsintu’s Bi-dong. Attacking non-consent is just as important as the rescue operation. Therefore, Secretary Dam must remain in Sacheon.”

“All right.”

“Don’t be too disappointed. “Isn’t there a saying that the right place is the right place?”

“I’m not particularly disappointed.”

“Then I’m glad.”

“Anyway, I’m worried. Can you properly lead that many people? Even if it goes as far as recruiting people, I don’t think they will obediently follow the branch leader’s instructions…” “

I was also worried about that. “It would be realistically impossible to have all the martial forces do what they want.”

It was not easy to control the warriors dispatched by dozens of clans and families.

Aren’t they the ones who responded to the summons because they wanted to in the first place?

“So I thought about this. “Shouldn’t there be at least one unit directly under my command that will unconditionally carry out my orders?”

“Direct unit?”

“At first, I thought about recruiting applicants from each clan and family, but I thought that would be too cumbersome. It’s a waste of time. So I decided to solve it with money.”

“……?”

“Isn’t there a perfect Wulin faction? “A huge clan that will dispatch a large number of excellent warriors at a low price.”

“ah!”

“Actually, I instructed you to contact Hong Sohyeop before coming here. “Jeonseo-gu is probably flying towards the Guizhou branch by now.”

* * *

The home of a saint.

I sat across the table from a monster whose face was wrapped in a white cloth.

The identity of the monster was none other than Jeolyeonggaek.

Of course, it wasn’t because he had strange tastes that he looked so ugly.

The face that was treated by the workers sent by Haomun has not yet recovered.

“So, are you planning to gather troops and launch a rescue operation?”

“yes. Gansu’s front line is virtually collapsed. Honestly, I can’t guarantee whether I’ll be able to make it on time even if I start preparing now. Still, I’ll have to try my best.”

The main forces of the Allied forces gathered in the joint faction had suffered great damage due to internal betrayal.

Master Ma had no intention of missing this opportunity.

Soon, the forces of Demonic Cult would go beyond Gansu and engulf Shaanxi and Shanxi.

Even the Taoists of the Hwasan Sect, including the Sword Demon, will not be safe.

“In reality, it is impossible to stop the advance of the Demonic Cult. In that case, we should bring as many survivors to Sacheon as possible.”

In particular, the main forces of Baekdo Martial Arts, including Maehwashingeom, had to be saved.

In this way, the front line to be built along the border of Sacheon would be solid.

Jeol Young-gaek looked at me with determined eyes and said.

“Please take me with you too.”

“It’s not possible.”

I clearly refused.

I knew he would come out like this.

The reason I came here was to negotiate with him.

As expected, Jeolyoung-gaek did not try to back down easily.

He asked me in a questioning manner.

“Why are you saying it can’t be done?”

“You really don’t know the reason. The warrior is not yet in a condition to be active outside. The only thing that has changed is the face, isn’t it? “Even that hasn’t recovered yet.”

“…….”

“The Germans of the Tang family will also participate in the rescue team. “Some of them may recognize the identity of the warrior.”

“I will be as careful as possible.”

“I know you are excited by the news that the Cheonak Army has appeared on the front lines, but now is not the time. “It has not yet been confirmed whether he is accompanied by a murderous ghost.”

“…….”

“We are in the process of attacking Shintu’s secret cave. Perhaps there is an elixir inside it that will change the quality of the warrior’s energy. Please be patient until the excavation is completed.”

Jeolyounggaek’s eyes were distorted.

It wasn’t visible because it was covered by the cloth, but I could roughly guess what kind of expression he was making.

“Wouldn’t the warrior-sama want you to be found out and executed before you can properly revenge yourself? “Once again, now is not the time.”

“All right.”

Jeol Young-gaek sighed and nodded.

Just looking at it, it seemed like he was reluctantly accepting it.

‘Fortunately, I succeeded in persuading…’

I tapped the table with my index finger and was lost in thought.

I couldn’t shake off my anxious feelings.

Although his health improved compared to before, Jeolyeonggaek’s mental state was still unstable.

‘I can’t help it.’

After gathering my thoughts, I placed the small cage I had left on the floor on the table.

Inside the cage, a fat rabbit was sitting, munching its cheek.

‘The minimum safety measures must be in place.’

I was convinced through the conversation just now.

The crowd of visitors was so crowded that it was impossible to even make the rational decisions that should have been made.

I spoke as if making a declaration to Jeolyounggaek, who was looking at the rabbit with a puzzled expression.

“From now on, I will transfer what is in this guy’s head to the warrior.”