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Episode 27: Deputy Brigade Leader (2)

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When he put it that way, it sounded as though I had caused some enormous disaster.

In any case, she had been destined to join either the Blood Cult or Peerless Castle.

If we could gain Moon-Evil Sword SaMa Chak, one of the Twelve Superhumans of the martial world, through her, it would never be a losing bargain.

- Will it really be that easy?

The Southern Heavenly Steel Sword was deeply concerned.

The die had already been cast.

[I haven't done anything. Didn't you hear earlier?]

[The daughter of one of the Four Great Evildoers came to you of her own accord?]

[That's right.]

Evil Heaven clicked his tongue as he looked at SaMa Yeong.

Even someone as eccentric as him seemed to recognize the fearsome reputation of the Four Great Evildoers.

Even that mad old man was reacting this way.

Evil Heaven stared at her with a stiff expression before sending me sound telepathy.

[That old man Seo GalMa doesn't know?]

[He doesn't.]

[Ha!... Then how did you find out?]

[Some small martial clans near eastern Guizhou once made a request to the Yiyang So Clan.]

[What request?]

[Over a hundred corpses were discovered in Doha County between Guizhou and Hunan Province. They asked us to work together and find the culprit.]

[Don't tell me the culprit was Moon-Evil Sword?]

[Correct. We tracked the culprit's trail to Gye-Wol Valley, where we found Moon-Evil Sword SaMa Chak.]

[...So that was his base.]

[Just as you said, Master. My father and the people from the various small martial clans found the culprit and stormed into Gye-Wol Valley...]

[They were defeated, of course. Do you think the Four Great Evildoers are called that for nothing?]

[Yes. They were wiped out. No, only one person survived through sheer luck.]

[That was your father.]

[Correct.]

That should be enough.

The fact that I could make up such a lie so naturally showed that my skills as a Spy had not dulled.

- You're just a born liar.

You hadn't even heard what I was saying, so why were you commenting on it?

- I can picture it without looking.

In any event, Evil Heaven fell for my lie.

[If this has never become known, your father must have been terribly ashamed.]

Well, this was something.

I had unintentionally disgraced the Clan Head.

To Evil Heaven, the Yiyang So Clan Head had become someone who concealed the truth so no one would learn of the shame of being the sole survivor.

- You don't feel all that sorry.

After being treated like trash by the Clan and practically abandoned, why would I feel sorry?

Evil Heaven narrowed his eyes and sent me sound telepathy.

[What exactly are you plotting?]

The fact that he was asking about my true intentions meant he was halfway convinced.

[She's a powder keg that could explode at any time. Bringing someone like that here, you're not in your right mind.]

[Could you not look at it another way?]

[Another way?]

[If we build a connection with Lady SaMa, we may be able to draw Moon-Evil Sword, one of the Four Great Evildoers, to our side.]

[Ha! If that were so easy, would no one else have done it?]

Evil Heaven might have had an eccentric nature, but he was also shrewd.

He had likely judged that recruiting SaMa Yeong carried greater risks than benefits.

But I had learned something after spending more than a year with him.

[Since you say so, Master, there is nothing to be done. Shall we reveal her identity and send her away?]

Evil Heaven frowned at my words.

That would be even more troublesome.

If we rejected her after already allowing her into the cult, her view of the Blood Cult would become irreparably bad.

[That cannot be done.]

There was nothing to gain by needlessly becoming enemies with one of the Four Great Evildoers.

[Then it seems difficult. Must we bear the risk ourselves? We could simply leave her to Second Venerable One.]

[What? Leave her to that bastard?]

Evil Heaven looked at Seo GalMa.

Judging by how Seo GalMa's gaze would not leave SaMa Yeong, he seemed eager to claim such talent.

His intentions had shown from the moment he permitted her to join the cult.

Evil Heaven's expression changed subtly.

My provocation had worked perfectly.

- What provocation?

‘That old man hates losing more than anything.’

To Evil Heaven, SaMa Yeong was an awkward prize. Keeping her was unsettling, but giving her to someone else would be a terrible waste.

Still, one thing was certain. If we could persuade her and gain the strength of Moon-Evil Sword SaMa Chak, one of the Four Great Evildoers, the results would be beyond words.

After pondering for a moment, Evil Heaven sent me sound telepathy.

[Can you take responsibility?]

He had finally yielded.

I had intended to bear the risk anyway.

Of course, once she came under Evil Heaven, it would no longer be my responsibility alone.

I was about to nod and answer when Hae OkSeon, one of the Squad leaders, brought a wooden box over to SaMa Yeong.

‘Huh?’

That was a wooden box containing a Blood Worm.

She was a talent nearly worthy of a Brigade leader, so I had thought they would keep her under surveillance for a while rather than make her consume a Blood Worm. Yet they were making her take one without hesitation.

Of course, that was the proper procedure.

But would they still do this if they knew she was the daughter of one of the Four Great Evildoers?

Baek Ryeon Ha spoke.

“Lady SaMa, as you know, the main cult remains hidden beneath the surface of the martial world. Even if you have sworn loyalty to the main cult, we cannot trust you immediately.”

“That is only natural.”

SaMa Yeong answered in a clear voice.

It seemed she had expected some degree of restraint.

“It is good to see your resolve. Squad Leader Hae?”

“Yes.”

Hae OkSeon opened the lid of the wooden box.

A writhing red worm appeared, and a crease formed between SaMa Yeong's delicate brows.

Who would have the stomach for being told to eat something like that?

“Ugh. I want to eat it in her place.”

I heard Song JwaBaek mutter beside me.

He had been staring blankly at SaMa Yeong since earlier. It seemed he had fallen for her appearance.

SaMa Yeong's eyes darted about anxiously before she whispered to Hae OkSeon.

“May I take it with water?”

- I've heard that somewhere before.

The SoDam Sword's words made me snicker as well.

She somehow reminded me of myself from a year ago.

SaMa Yeong grimaced fiercely with that pretty face, squeezed her eyes shut, and finally swallowed the Blood Worm.

Her pale face alone showed how miserable she felt.

Baek Ryeon Ha said to her, “I sincerely welcome you to the main cult.”

Baek Ryeon Ha's tone was utterly emotionless.

It was clearly different from how she spoke to me or the Venerable Ones.

“Urk. Th-thank you.”

SaMa Yeong answered while gagging, apparently nauseated.

Baek Ryeon Ha looked around and spoke.

“Since things have turned out this way, it would be best to decide who will take Lady SaMa before we leave.”

She handled matters with remarkable speed.

Seizing the chance, Second Venerable One Seo GalMa stepped forward.

“Since I recruited her into the main cult, I will take responsibility for her to the end.”

As he spoke, he looked in turn at Blood-Hand Witch Han BaekHa and Evil Heaven.

It was a warning not to touch someone he had already marked for himself.

He must have wanted her badly.

“Other than Uncle Seo, is there anyone who wishes to take Lady SaMa...”

Swish!

Then Blood-Hand Witch Han BaekHa, who stood beside her, stepped forward.

“If Lady SaMa is willing, I would like to take her as well.”

Baek Ryeon Ha's eyes widened.

She had not expected even the Blood-Hand Witch, who was practically Baek Ryeon Ha's own right hand, to covet her.

Perhaps it was only natural. Everyone was desperate to recruit even an Advanced master.

Evil Heaven sent me sound telepathy.

[I hope your judgment is correct.]

With everyone now seeking her, Evil Heaven seemed to have made up his mind as well.

Right. It was better to take her than give her to someone else.

“I am willing to take her as well, Young Lady.”

Evil Heaven stepped forward.

Seo GalMa, who had spoken first, looked back and forth between the two with displeasure.

The Blood Cult warriors watched with great interest.

A rare sight, one that had not even appeared during the Appointment Ceremony, was unfolding before them.

Blood Stars and Venerable Ones had personally stepped forward to claim a single talent.

“Tut.”

In the midst of this, I saw Tyrannical Blood Brigade Leader Gu SangWoong smack his lips.

He seemed to want SaMa Yeong as well.

I did not know whether it was because he had consecutively lost Squad leaders under his command or because of her exceptional beauty.

But his competitors were far too formidable.

“...I did not expect all three of you to wish to recruit her. We should leave the choice to Lady SaMa.”

Even without taking the Position Test, Second Venerable One Seo GalMa had already vouched for her martial prowess.

He had said she possessed enough ability to aim for the position of Brigade leader if she earned sufficient merit.

- Would they still act this way if they knew her identity?

‘They could not.’

Even Bizarre Oddity Evil Heaven had felt uneasy about her. The others would be no different.

Baek Ryeon Ha said to the three of them, “Could the three of you briefly introduce yourselves?”

She intended to follow the rules of the Appointment Ceremony.

Then it was time to reap the reward.

Before coming here, I had received a promise from her.

- You predicted this situation.

Of course.

There was a procedure to these things.

If she chose Blood-Hand Witch Han BaekHa or Chaotic Blade Demon Emperor Seo GalMa, there would be no way to recruit her to our side.

That was why I had asked her to grant me one favor.

I needed to tell her to choose Evil Heaven.

[Lady SaMa...]

I was just about to send sound telepathy when it happened.

“Um...”

Huh?

SaMa Yeong suddenly raised her hand and addressed Baek Ryeon Ha.

Baek Ryeon Ha looked at her curiously as she spoke.

“If I have the right to choose, may I apply to join the person I want to serve under?”

“That is correct. Have you already decided whom you want?”

“Yes.”

SaMa Yeong nodded.

At her words that she had already made a choice, Seo GalMa smiled with satisfaction.

He seemed certain that she would choose him, the one who had permitted her entry into the cult.

However, SaMa Yeong turned her head toward me and gave a faint smile.

‘Huh?’

If this went well, she might choose Evil Heaven of her own accord without me even needing to ask.

Then I could replace that favor with another.

Baek Ryeon Ha asked her, “Whose subordinate do you wish to join?”

Everyone focused on her.

They seemed curious to see whose subordinate such a peerless beauty would join.

“Hey. It's settled.”

Song JwaBaek suddenly whispered to me.

What was settled?

With a pleased expression, he said, “You saw her smile at me just now, right? She's coming to our side.”

‘...’

- What is wrong with him?

That was what I wanted to ask.

Then the Southern Heavenly Steel Sword spoke.

- My former owner said that the more innocent someone is, the faster they fall in love.

- Listen, your former owner knows everything. Why didn't your former owner ever marry?

- Ahem.

The way it kept mentioning its former owner made me curious about what sort of person the Southern Heavenly Swordmaster had been.

While I was thinking that, SaMa Yeong parted her lips.

“I...”

Perhaps because she had smiled at me, Seo GalMa looked anxiously toward Evil Heaven.

But words that no one expected came from her mouth.

“I wish to serve under Deputy Brigade Leader So WoonHwi.”

‘!?’

In an instant, every gaze turned toward me.

I was flustered.

I had naturally expected her to say that she wanted to serve under Venerable One Evil Heaven.

This ruined my plan to use that mad old man as a shield.

“...You wish to serve under Young Master So?”

Baek Ryeon Ha asked in disbelief, shooting me a sidelong glare.

Not only her, but many of the men looked at me with jealousy.

Song JwaBaek beside me was no exception.

He kept muttering, “Why you?”

‘This is driving me mad.’

If I had known this would happen, I shouldn't have gotten greedy over that one favor.

I was dying of embarrassment, yet SaMa Yeong winked at me as though asking, ‘Did I do well?’

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