Surviving as a Cripple in Murim

81 – The sum of the tails and heads of the dice is seven (4)

The crossroads of life and death, as if a knife had been inserted into the throat.

“Heh heh~ Book, don’t misunderstand. I have no intention of killing you.”

In the frozen atmosphere, Namgungcheon immediately calmed down her expression while capturing her energy. She slowly looks at her relatives gathered here.

“Scholars say, rather than get dirty, I would go into the mountains and live a life of peace and tranquility.”

The blue brain energy mixed with ambition and madness flashes in the flowing eyes.

“… But that’s wrong. Heaven is not something you can achieve with a clean body.”

“In the turbulent turbulent world, Jojo slaughtered the Yeobaeksa family in order to survive, and the fair and just Liu Bei also stabbed Liu Zhang, a blood relative, in the back of the head for the dream of reviving the Han dynasty.”

Flesh and blood dripping from the tip of the knife she held in her hand.

“It is those who jump into muddy water without fear of getting dirty that can change the world.”

As if proud, Namgungcheon’s hand gently stroked the side face of her Namgung book.

“Come on, tell me. What kind of grand dream did you have to kill your one and only nephew by joining hands with the filthy Demonic Cult?”

Assassination of Namgung Soso using Salmak and Ilwolsingyo.

The fact that even her most important secret was revealed made Namgung’s heart sink.

No excuses anymore. No, given her father’s character, making excuses here was the worst handshake ever.

So, Namgung Book somehow squeezed her hair and honestly expressed her obscene desire in a trembling voice.

“I-I… I just wanted to become a family head.”

“Go home?”

“Yes… She wanted to succeed her father and become the head of the Namgung Sega. I wanted to become the pinnacle of the political faction.”

She exactly wanted the sweet power that comes with the position of head of household, but she didn’t say that because Namgung Book also had her minimal head.

“Haa… You said you joined hands with her Demonic Cult just for that? Stupid guy.”

Anyway, it was a small desire that was extremely disappointing to Namgung-cheon. She also got her method wrong.

“Suppose you kill Soso through the Ilwolsingyo and start a civil war and become the head of a household. Then they’ll- ‘Our role ends here. Now eat well and live well.’ -Will you just leave?”

“I will set you up as the head of the Scarecrow family and eat the Namgung family piece by piece.”

The wrinkles on Namgungcheon’s face soften as she looks at her ugly child. If you’re too disappointed, you won’t be angry.

“You have been like that since the old days. Ambitious, but short-sighted. I cannot see the future.”

She prepared a rebellion, but she cut off her ears to warn anyone who was caught from the beginning.

Since he had no intention of killing her, Namgungcheon’s blade goes back into her sheath.

“… And that’s probably why you’re still alive.”

Namgungcheon turned her body as if she was no longer worth fighting with, and she calmly ordered her Namgung Rin to follow her.

“Ilwolsingyo said that the trading target changed from Chaegi to me. Let’s go beyond Murim and talk about the world.”

“Okay. So what about Soso’s assassination?”

“Canceled, of course. It is absurd to murder our cute Emperor.”

Namgung-rin did not understand well. Namgungcheon knew from the beginning that her book was being used by the Sun Moon Shinkyo.

She also knew that she was trying to kill Soso to add to the chaos of the Namgung family.

… Nevertheless, he sent his dearest relative, Soso, on a trip alone without a proper escort.

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An act that is practically the same as letting someone die.

Let Namgung-rin put on a confused expression for a moment in this contradictory situation. Namgungcheon smiled with satisfaction and stepped forward.

“Lin-ah, what do you think are the most necessary virtues for an emperor who plans the world?”

“A mighty army, and the cause and goods to maintain it.”

“That is also correct. But there is something more important than that.”

Namgungcheon’s finger points to the ceiling, the sky.

“That is just luck. It’s a heaven-sent destiny.”

Namgung-rin was speechless at the unexpected answer that always came from Namgung-cheon, who was always calculating.

In the first place, she didn’t even know what this useless question and answer had to do with the life of Soso, her only nephew and precious child of her brother whom she admired.

“In the past, during the Chohan War, Liu Bang was defeated by Hang Yu in Paengseong.”

The Great War of Paengseong.

Daejeon, where 30,000 elite soldiers led by Chopaewang Hang Woo wiped out 530,000 feudal allied forces led by Han King Liu Bang from Paengseong.

“The soldiers of Xiang Yu and Chu rushed out to tear Liu Bang, the commander-in-chief of the enemy army, to death. And when it gets close to the nose of the breast.”

“Suddenly, a whirlwind appeared and obscured the sight of the Chu soldiers. Liu Bang was able to seize the chance of being a genius and run away.”

Understanding Namgungcheon’s meaning, Namgungrin’s face stiffened. Goosebumps rise from her back.

“Father… Hopefully Soso’s luck… Did you test it?”

“Namgung Yeawiwang (南宮女兒爲王) – The girl of Namgung becomes the king.”

If you can’t host joy. Namgungcheon’s upper lip goes up and a bizarre distorted smile appears.

“Soso has it. Luck beyond the crisis! Destiny from heaven!”

The sound of mad laughter echoes.

“I was born with the virtues of a king!”

In addition, Mujae does not lag behind. She climbed up to the point where she could unleash the King’s sword form with her delicate body, shaving her body.

The crybaby girl who was looking for her parents no matter what happens has grown into a vessel worthy of the heaven-sent destiny.

It was the right decision to ask the invincible Mujuk (無籍 無敵) to kidnap Soso and kill his parents in front of his eyes.

Beloved son and Soso’s father, Namgoongseon.

She regretted it a lot because she was her successor who had excellent abilities at first, but her own choice was not wrong.

Because there is no food that makes a person grow like revenge.

“As prophesied, Susu will destroy Deng and establish a new dynasty. And I….”

Namgungcheon’s eyes light up coldly as she finds a piece of her dream that she thought she would never achieve.

“Just like Cao Cao and Sima Yi did, he will go down in history as the Emperor of Chuchon.”

“If… If it hadn’t been for the intervention of a young man named Sima Manchuan… Soso might really be dead.”

Namgoong Lin squeezed her voice uncharacteristically and I blamed Goongcheon.

“That, too, is Soso’s ability.”

“…… Yes?”

Namgungcheon didn’t care at all. She didn’t even think that the sparrow would be able to understand the will of the phoenix in the first place.

“In the same way that Guan Yu and Zhang Fei followed Liu Bi, who was just a mat merchant, excellent businessmen and great men gather around those who have the virtues of a king.”

“Soso’s charm charmed Mancheon, a heroic hero, and thanks to that, he saved her life. This, too, is proof that Soso has the destiny of an emperor.”

Namgung-rin couldn’t say anything. She didn’t exactly.

When her daughter looks at her father, her eyes shake with unthinkable horror.

I can’t speak. The thought structure itself is different.

A sick man driven mad by ambition.

It was truly a royal disease.

***

Mancheon grabbed her wooden sword and swung it lightly at the Moorimmaeng gymnasium.

As the saying goes, take out the horns of a cow while they are still sweet.

Soso decided to teach me the basics of swordsmanship right away.

However, while waiting for her to change into comfortable clothes, she was playing while swinging a wooden stick.

… Come to think of it, I enjoyed watching swordsmanship manga such as Blade of Wind, Vagabond, and Shigurui in the past.

What should I say about Shigurui in particular? There are a lot of grotesque scenes, and the drawing style is not my taste. It was strangely absorbing and I enjoyed watching it.

The famous samurai is the main character. The author’s idea of expressing that bushido blindly loyal to the lord is nothing more than masochism yielding to the strong is also quite peculiar.

Two swordsmen who carry everything from distorted friendship and love, family revenge, and ambition.

The fight between a blind lame swordsman and a one-armed swordsman in Jagangducheon was a real highlight.

… But what impressed me most of all.

Hold the wooden sword in reverse and place the tip of the sword on the ground to fix it firmly.

A swordsmanship created by a blind and lame swordsman. To be honest, I still remember it because of this.

Stand as if leaning on a staff and concentrate all your strength on the sword stuck in the ground.

A one-hit deadly swordsmanship that uses the whole body to wield the immovable earth as a sheath, an invisible demonic sword.

“Mumyeong Reverse Flow-!!”

In this way, let’s play by bending my body in an ‘ㄱ’-shape while shouting out the name of the technique.

“Really… Your posture is messed up.”

A refreshing cool breeze blew, and I couldn’t help but shiver.

“Heo Eok! You, you are Moorim’s lemonade maker! Ice Witch! Snow Moon Flower!?”

“Who is the Ice Witch?!”

Didn’t you like the tinnitus I put on on the spot?

A white-haired beautiful girl, the princess of the North Sea Ice Palace, Seol Wol-hwa placed both her hands on her waist and pushed her chest out, proudly exclaiming as if she had no shame at all.

“I am Moorim’s lofty little snowflake! I’m Bingryong’s little sister, Seolbong’s Snow Moon Flower!!”

Anyway, let’s tremble like a frightened raccoon in an unexpected situation.

“Gongja Sima, I’m sorry. That is… I met Wolhwa on the way back. I thought we would have lunch together.”

Soso, who appeared with Wolhwa, made me wait by saying he would teach me swordsmanship, and he carefully opened his mouth as if he was sorry for postponing the promise.

“If it’s the right time, how about eating together?”

… And I smiled and approached Soso, who was hesitantly looking at me.

“I was just about to go out. Let’s go eat.”

He’s obviously older than me. Maybe it’s because it’s big enough to come in if you hug it from behind. She was a girl with strangely protective instincts.