bayedsolid Chapter 266 : Jaseung, Happy
Chapter 266 : Jaseung, Happy
“Cheon Myeongin is merely staying in seclusion over there.” Mountain and Rain were looking at the same place.
A small thatched cottage with a yard.
The figure of Cheon Myeongin was not visible.
“He only drinks alcohol or takes light walks, showing no movement otherwise.”
Mountain said nothing at Rain's report.
Lately, his mood had been constantly sinking.
Rain understood him.
He, who used to influence the Jianghu from behind the Murim Alliance Leader, had been pushed out of power and reduced to the state of an old man in a back room.
“Rain.”
“Yes.”
“I feel as if I have become a scarecrow these days.”
“That is not true. You are a great person, Elder.”
“And not a loser?”
“Absolutely not.”
“Thank you.”
Rain felt uneasy for some reason at the words of thanks.
Because the only reason he was with him now was due to Lee Jaseung's orders.
It was his mission to report even this conversation today to him.
‘I am the one who is a scarecrow.’
He felt like meeting Water and drinking heavily. She was the only person who understood his heart.
Therefore, he did not know how Mountain's eyes changed after he left.
The lethargy Mountain had shown to Rain vanished in an instant.
“You, at least, should not have betrayed me.”
He was a man who already knew of Rain's betrayal.
Desire for a final move blazed in his eyes as he looked at the thatched cottage where Cheon Myeongin resided.
* * *
The war was a series of victories.
The Murim Alliance and the Black Way Alliance led by Lee Jaseung continued to win battles.
In particular, the Dark Great Emperor, who was greatly enraged by the matter of his grandson, mobilized everything he had to attack the Demonic Cult.
With the power of the Dark Noble Clan added to the chaos of losing the Cult Leader and the top leadership, the damage and confusion within the Demonic Cult were extreme.
Lee Jaseung did not miss the opportunity and pressed on with the Murim Alliance and the Black Way Alliance joined in.
Officially, the Murim Alliance and the Black Way Alliance were in a state of alliance.
Since Lee Jaseung had been treated as dead in the past, Pung Haryang, who sat in the position of Alliance Leader instead, commanded the Black Way Alliance.
Although they achieved many results in the initial offensive, the Demonic Cult did not simply collapse.
The Asura Demon Sect formed the Council of Seven centered around the surviving elders.
The man who played a pivotal role in that was precisely the Man of the Voice.
He was better informed about the internal affairs of the Demonic Cult than anyone else, and he was also clever.
The external enemy made them unite, and the Demonic Humans scattered throughout the Central Plains attacked the Murim Alliance all at once.
Fierce battles with the Demonic Cult broke out everywhere.
Both sides repeatedly advanced and retreated.
It was on a different dimension from when he unified the Black Way Alliance.
The potential of the Asura Demon Sect, which had been accumulating power for decades, was truly immense.
The fortunate point for Lee Jaseung was that it was the Asura Demon Sect, not the Heavenly Demon Sect, so there were a significant number of Demonic Humans who did not participate in this war. Rather, they cheered for the Murim Alliance.
Their plan was to dream of the resurrection of the Heavenly Demon Sect again in a world ruled by the Orthodox Faction after the Asura Demon Sect perished.
Lee Jaseung never let his guard down in dealing with the Asura Demon Sect.
He always fought at the forefront.
A solid tower collapses because of a single small hole.
Once he knew how terrifying the potential of the Asura Demon Sect was, he could not know what kind of enemies would pour out from where.
The enemies of today were just like that.
They flew in on the wind.
They flew on giant kites and dropped Thunderclap Bombs from the air.
Boom! Ba-ba-ba-boom! Boom!
Hundreds of Murim Alliance martial artists lost their lives in an instant under the baptism of Thunderclap Bombs falling from the sky.
Furthermore, they even carried out suicide attacks.
If they were shot down with arrows or hidden weapons, they blew themselves up, causing a larger explosion.
Fortunately, Lee Jaseung, who was at a nearby battlefield, was able to join the battle quickly, so damage could be minimized.
“Currently, our alliance has occupied all of the Samgang Branch, Yungsu Branch, and Mongsan Branch of the Demonic Cult.”
Although they were sweeping through the Demonic Cult, they did not choose the method of attacking only the main headquarters by surprise.
They were using a method of occupying the branches of the Demonic Cult and pressing the headquarters from all directions.
Knowing well that the defense of the main headquarters was enormous, there was no reason to sacrifice troops in a difficult fight.
It was about drying the opponent out until they died.
All along the way back to his quarters, Lee Jaseung pondered how to resolve the threat from the Heavenly Demon Soul.
He had no intention whatsoever of learning the Nine Divine Demonic Arts.
Even if it were not the best demonic art under heaven but the best demonic art of all time, he was not a Demonic Human.
He wanted to unify the world with the power of the Unorthodox Lee Jaseung, under the name of the Black Way Alliance Lee Jaseung.
The intention of the Heavenly Demon Soul was clear.
It was to take over his physical body.
He had to avoid moving according to the bastard's intentions.
Dancing like a puppet to the opponent's hand movements was not his way.
He had to find a way.
A way to eliminate the bastard while pretending to learn the Nine Divine Demonic Arts.
At that time, a subordinate ran over busily and reported.
“The Grand Lady has arrived.”
* * *
At the news that Baek Seolyoung had come, Lee Jaseung hurried into the manor.
It was a safe house located far from the battlefield.
Passing through the front yard and entering the building, Lee Jaseung suddenly remembered the day she left the battlefield.
“I will go back to the Alliance for a while.”
Since she always wished to fight at the very front, Lee Jaseung was inwardly surprised.
But he did not show any sign of it, assuming there was some reason.
“Okay, go and get some rest. You have worked hard all this time.”
Honestly, it was also something Lee Jaseung desired. He wanted her not to participate in this war.
While he himself was a veteran of the battlefield, it was a first for Baek Seolyoung.
War is a difficult thing for everyone, whether they have much experience or not.
He only hoped that she had not been wounded in the process.
Thus, he sent her to the rear.
Of course, he sent along all the martial artists of the Guard Hall led by Mook Young and the martial artists of the Northern Sky Clan.
After sending her away, Lee Jaseung actually felt at ease.
The relief that she did not have to be embroiled in war was much greater than the regret of not being together.
He was immersed in the fight so frantically, and then she suddenly visited again.
Martial artists were hidden here and there inside and outside the building, and their number was much larger than usual.
— Mook Young.
— Yes, my Lord.
— Is something the matter?
— No.
— But why is the guard strengthened like this?
— The Grand Lady requested it.
— Is that so?
Lee Jaseung's expression stiffened slightly.
Because it was the first time such a thing happened, worry came first.
That was not the only unusual thing.
A person was standing at the end of the hallway, and he was precisely Chu Sang-gi, who had been Baek Seolyoung's escort warrior during her maiden days.
Lee Jaseung had even forgotten his existence for a while.
“It has been a long time.”
He still looked stoic and loyal.
“It has been a while. Have you been well?”
“Yes, I have been well thanks to you. Thank you for protecting our lady well during this time.”
“Is it not a natural thing to do?”
Chu Sang-gi stared at Lee Jaseung.
Even when they first met, he never dreamed that Lee Jaseung would become the Murim Alliance Leader and a person who would start a war with the Demonic Cult.
Now he had become a big shot whom it was difficult to even talk to casually.
“Now, please go in. She is waiting for you.”
Lee Jaseung went inside.
It was unusual that even Chu Sang-gi had been called in, so Lee Jaseung grew even more worried. Something must have happened to her.
The moment he entered the room, Lee Jaseung was startled.
Baek Seolyoung was wearing a pretty silk dress instead of the martial arts uniform she always wore.
Having taken off the martial uniform and put on feminine clothes, she was truly beautiful.
Indeed, it was to the point that he thought he wanted to stop her from wearing martial uniforms in the future.
A table with alcohol was set before her, featuring dishes that could not be seen here on the battlefield.
They were undoubtedly dishes she made herself.
“I thought you might not be eating well lately because of all the fighting.”
Her voice was not that dark, so Lee Jaseung was slightly relieved.
“I happened to be hungry as well.”
Lee Jaseung sat down and began using his chopsticks.
After tasting a few dishes, Lee Jaseung was truly impressed.
“The taste is excellent.”
It was really delicious.
Cooking was the field she had a hobby in next to martial arts, and now her skill was to the point that it even surprised Dan Ah, who first taught her.
“Eat slowly.”
Baek Seolyoung filled Lee Jaseung's cup.
“You should eat too.”
When Lee Jaseung tried to pour her a drink this time, Baek Seolyoung refused.
“I am fine. I have no thought for alcohol right now.”
Even if she could not drink well, she had never refused before.
Thinking that things were different from usual after all, Lee Jaseung examined her carefully.
She asked with a smile.
“I have heard the news of victories well recently.”
“I was lucky. However, even if we defeat them all, it will not be easy.”
“That’s likely true.”
Lee Jaseung did not think that the unification of the world would be achieved in a year or two.
He thought it was a task that required at least ten years, or as many as twenty or thirty years.
Even if unification was achieved on the surface, those dreaming of the resurrection of the Demonic Cult would appear everywhere.
Furthermore, the harmony between the Black Way Alliance and the Murim Alliance was also an issue.
They would have to slowly merge all of them into one over time.
Baek Seolyoung, who was staring quietly at Lee Jaseung, spoke abruptly.
“Congratulations.”
“I told you it is still too early for congratulations. Congratulations will come after driving them all out and...”
“Congratulations on becoming a father.”
“What?”
Lee Jaseung froze in an instant.
His speech was blocked and he could say nothing.
Could he have misheard?
Her trembling voice continued.
“My body felt strange... so I had a hunch. That is why I went back home. I had my pulse checked by a physician...”
Her voice buzzed in his ears and his mind was blank.
Because he was so surprised, no thoughts came to him.
He thought that perhaps he was having a dream.
Right, there was no way she would appear wearing such a silk dress.
Could something bad have happened to her?
While he was hoping to wake up quickly if it were a dream, Baek Seolyoung's clear voice was heard again.
“Are you not happy?”
To her asking cautiously, Lee Jaseung shouted out.
“How could I not be! I am happy! I am truly happy!”
Lee Jaseung almost got angry. He was happy. He was just so bewildered.
Fearing that she might misunderstand, Lee Jaseung spoke quickly.
“I am really happy! Truly!”
Baek Seolyoung smiled.
She could tell how surprised and happy he was.
Usually, it was very difficult to read his emotions.
But at least for today, all of his inner feelings were revealed on his face.
“The physician confirmed it. We are healthy. Both I and the child.”
Lee Jaseung hugged her tightly.
He was able to experience that words don't come out when one is too happy.
An inexpressible joy surged in like a tidal wave.
He could not do anything about his overwhelmed heart.
No words came to mind other than just thank you.
“Thank you, thank you so much.”
“I am more thankful to you, for letting me have your child.”
That was what he should say. That he was so grateful to her for having his child.
He had thought that someday he would also become a father.
But he did not know he would become a father so without warning like this.
Only now did he seem to know.
Why she retreated to the rear. Why she did not drink alcohol.
“I could have come a bit earlier. But the morning sickness was too severe.”
“It’s fine, it's fine.”
Indeed, he felt as if he could forgive her no matter what she did.
Because he did not want to leave her near the battlefield, he sent her back immediately.
Even though she said she would stay for at least one night, he forced her to leave.
He did not remember how he sent her away. He only had the thought that he wanted her and the child to be in a safe place.
Even if he had to fight alone, he wanted to send all his subordinates along to protect her.
He wanted to forget all about the Heavenly Demon Soul and the war for this one day.
Indeed, he was so happy that he felt as if he could fly into the sky.
So Lee Jaseung really flew up into the sky.
To the highest height he could reach.
Today was the happiest day since he was born.