Absolute Regression

Episode 69: Lethal methods are effective.

I entered the Northern Heavenly Sword House.

Today, as always, Saujong guided me to Ilhwageomjon.

“Welcome, Mr. Gakju.”

“How have you been, secretary?”

“Thanks to your concern, I have been doing well.”

He greeted me as usual. Even though he tried to push me away using the Soul Mazon and failed, he did not show his resentment.

Today, I plan to use the blue boat as bait and use his hidden ambition to catch him.

“Welcome!”

Ilhwa Geomzone welcomed me warmly. Seeing her after a long time made her feel much clearer.

“You’ve gotten younger.”

At my greeting, she led me to the flower bed.

“Come here and take a look at this.”

A sprout had sprouted where she pointed.

“These are the seeds you gave me as a gift.”

“oh! “You’ve already grown up.”

“Yes, life is so mysterious.”

I could feel the energy of Saujong, who was standing behind us, sinking even further. I’ve been secretly watching him ever since I entered here.

My level of proficiency has become incomparable to when I first learned this technique from my father. Because I began to not only understand the other person’s presence or appearance, but also feel their emotions.

I secretly sent a message to Geomjon.

―Would you please let me bring drinks and snacks to Saujong? I need to spill some information to him. I’ll tell you why later.

-I understand.

Ilhwa Geomjon had Saujong bring alcohol. After answering politely, Saujong turned away and his emotions became even more ferocious.

She, who didn’t drink, started drinking and only spoke informally to me.

Judging by his emotional changes, he probably thinks that I have lost Ilhwa Geomjon.

My guess is that the relationship with Cheongseon is also not a normal relationship. Because his ending says it all.

After a while, when Saujong brought drinks and snacks, I spilled one piece of information. I told Ilhwageomjon, but in fact, it was what Saujong told me to listen to.

“Currently, the next Seobhonmazon is likely to be Yang Yang, a Japanese disciple, and Cheongseon, a third disciple.”

When Cheongseon was mentioned, I felt Saujong startled.

“I heard that the transfer is more likely.”

“you’re right. But it’s not like Cheongseon doesn’t have a way.”

“Is there any way?”

Ilhwa Geomzon continued the conversation with me. You might have wondered why she was having this conversation about Saujong, but she didn’t show any signs and acted naturally.

“Isn’t the leader of Pungcheon Church here at the church? The roots of the martial arts learned by Pungcheon Cult Master and Seophon Mazon are the same. Therefore, if you can learn martial arts from the Pungcheon cult leader, even Cheongseon has a chance of victory.”

“Will the Pungcheon religious leader accept her?”

“The leader of Pungcheon will accept it. As everyone knows, Pungcheongyo has long wanted to advance into the central region at all costs. In this situation, if you take Cheongseon as your disciple, you will be creating an excuse for him to remain in the midfield. Rather, Cheongseon will not accept it.”

“Why is that?”

“It seems that the Sub-Honmazon has been making sure to educate his disciples on a regular basis. “I don’t think he would have said anything good about his archenemy, the Pungcheon religious leader.”

“I guess so.”

“In the end, if things continue like this, Yang Yang will rise to the position of Subhonmazon. Unfortunately, Cheongseon will miss the opportunity to become a Majon.”

This was all I heard until Saujong left behind the drinks and snacks. I spoke quickly and he slowly placed the drinks and snacks on the table. I walked slowly and listened to as many stories as possible before leaving.

This was enough. Because I heard everything I needed to hear.

I believed that Saujong would definitely persuade Cheongseon to become a disciple of the Pungcheon sect. Because he was so ambitious, there was no way he would miss the opportunity for his lover to become a Sub-Soul Mazon.

After confirming that he had completely left, Ilhwa Geomzon finally asked.

“Why did you ask me this?”

“Saujong is in a relationship with Cheongseon. “Did you know?”

“Saujong? “I didn’t know.”

“I don’t know if you know, but according to Bon Gak’s investigation, Saujong is a very ambitious person. “He may be trying to influence you from behind the scenes.”

Although he warned her, he did not tell her that Saujong personally liked her.

“I know a little about it too.”

“While I was keeping an eye on Saujong to see if he might cause harm to my senior, I found out that the two of you were dating, and I wanted to take advantage of that, so I asked you this favor.”

“I see. “Thank you for telling me.”

“I am grateful. Please be on guard in your heart, but for the time being, I would like you to handle matters related to Saujong as usual.”

“I guess so.”

I planned to repay my gratitude for her help this time with what she wanted most.

“Let’s have a dance sometime soon.”

“I’m looking forward to it.”

To be honest, I had high expectations. Because I wanted to see how helpful Shinanjutsu would be in practice.

But for now, this is after I deal with this matter.

As I was leaving there, I looked back. I saw her in the yard, holding her back and looking up at the sky.

This mo-ok no longer seemed hypocritical.

* * *

Today, Saujong was doing his best to sleep.

Thanks to this, Cheongseon felt a pleasure he had never felt before.

The two people lay side by side on the bed, covered in sweat.

“What’s going on today?”

“no. why?”

“It’s not like usual.”

“so?”

“It was so good.”

Saujong was definitely different from usual. He asked, hugging her first.

“Are you busy these days?”

“There are people who say I should be a mazon.”

“How about you?”

“Who doesn’t like Amazon seats? “I just don’t have the confidence to beat the death penalty.”

“You must become a mazon.”

“why?”

“If your execution becomes a mazon, I won’t let you live.”

“Death penalty… is not that kind of person.”

“You just hesitated, right? Do you know why I hesitated? “I hesitated because I knew that my brother was that kind of person.”

“….”

“The moment you are mentioned as the next successor to Mazon, you are already standing on a non-stage that can only be reached by engaging in a life-or-death battle.”

Saujong sincerely hoped. May Cheongseon ascend to the position of Majon.

If you do that, you will be able to control the enormous power that is the Subsoul Mazon. Just thinking about it made my heart race.

And at the end of this lust for power, there was still a perverse desire. Getting stronger and stronger again.

‘Someday, I will make Geomzon my woman.’

Cheongseon quietly looked at the eyes of Saujong, who was staring blankly at the picture of Ilhwageomjon on the wall.

“What are you thinking like that?”

“How can I elevate you to the position of Majon?”

“There is no way for now.”

“there is. “There is only one way.”

“Which way?”

“The leader of Pungcheon is here now. “If I learn martial arts from him, I can beat your death penalty.”

“Nonsense! “You know very well that martial arts skills don’t improve that quickly, right?”

“You were born with a natural talent, right? Moreover, the opponent is no one else but the leader of the Pungcheon Church. “If I learn just one secret, I can beat your death penalty.”

“If I become a disciple of the Pungcheon Cult, other mazons will hate me, right?”

“It’s a matter of life or death. First, you have to live and think.”

Saujong burrowed into her.

He did not rest until the answer came from her mouth.

* * *

“You bastards! “I had no idea that they were such vile people.”

The leader of Pungcheon could not hold back his anger.

“Are you saying there’s nothing wrong with you?”

The shackled man just stared at the sound bell in silence.

“Please talk to me.”

“You didn’t expect it? “They will try to send us back somehow.”

“I did it, I did it. But I didn’t know they would use such dirty tricks. Does this make sense? “Are you playing around with what you eat?”

According to a report posted a while ago, the rice and side dishes provided to the subordinates waiting at the Foreign Office have changed. Quantity has decreased and quality has also deteriorated. Good quality meat is expensive and alcohol is cheap.

“Who will believe it? In the Church of the Heavenly Demon, they play around with food in a shameful way. “I’d rather tell them to give me poison!”

Even the people who ate the food were not other people, but the main force of Pungcheongyo, the Ten Demon Lords, and the 100 blood warriors. I couldn’t just stay there, even if it was because I was embarrassed by them.

“Deleteous methods are the most effective. And to be exact, it is not the Church of the Heavenly Demon, but the work of Demon Buddha. “The leader of this cult is not the kind of person who would do something like this if we chased him out by force.”

“That little guy isn’t this good.”

“Circumstances pushed him. It is his job to convince the religious leader. “I have to somehow send the cult leader back so I can save face with the other mazons.”

“This is not a problem that can be ignored.”

It was an issue directly related to one’s own reputation. Because he couldn’t show his subordinates that the Heavenly Demon Church was treating him poorly.

“I have to go and argue with the religious leader.”

“What are you going to say when you go? Are you going to ask me to serve food?”

“Of course I have to do it. I have to yell at you that your damn subordinate stole all my subordinates’ food. “I have to roll around on the floor of Cheonmajeon and tell the world that I have never seen such a shameful act.”

“Then have a nice trip.”

Of course, the leader of Pungcheon could not do that. The arrows of anger were directed elsewhere.

“What on earth is this charlatan doing? “You said you would find a way?”

“Please relax and wait.”

“I’m saying this because I can’t relax right now.”

“A person who respects the religious leader will respect him even if he starves, and a person who hates the religious leader will still hate it even if he is fed a sumptuous feast for all three meals. So you don’t have to worry about it.”

“Things in the world don’t work like you think. People who respect me say, ‘You respect me this much, but you starve me?’ “People who hate me will say, ‘I knew this pathetic bastard would end up like this,’ and they will alienate others.”

“Leave only those who can withstand all the storms.”

“shit! Damn it!”

At that time, a message was sent that Cheongseon had come from outside.

The leader of the Pungcheon Church looked at the shackled man with a surprised face.

The shackled man smiled slightly, with an expression that seemed natural.

Soon after, Cheongseon came inside and politely bowed.

“I meet you, our esteemed Lord Saoejiji. “My name is Seo Hwan-jin’s Cheongseon.”

“I know because I’ve heard it before. Seo Hwan-jin is the best demon magician?”

“That is too much to say. “I’m sorry for not being able to come see you sooner.”

“No. “Thank you for coming now.”

“I heard it from my teacher who passed away one day. “The roots of the martial arts I learned are in blood religion.”

“That’s right, in that sense we can be considered alumni. So, have you learned all martial arts from Mazon?”

“Unfortunately, I couldn’t do that. So this is what I am saying. “Please take me as your disciple!”

The head of Pungcheon looked at the shackled man and sent a message.

―Gongja Lee is a crazy person.

-It’s like this. This is why we must be scholars until the end.

-shit! The thought of him coming to pick up my new clothes already makes me feel sick and makes me feel like I’m going to pretend.

―Now, let’s make that narrow space grow a little.

-shut up!

Although this conversation was going on inside, the expression on the face of the Pungcheon religious leader was even more solemn.

“It is my sincere hope that Sae-O-Ma-Gong shines in the midfield. “But I don’t know if your religious leader will allow us to have this precious kite.”

“I understand that there are no restrictions at this church regarding forming a relationship with priests. Moreover, since Seo Hwan-jin will become stronger as a result, the religious leader will not be against it.”

“Are you okay? “Your execution will make this an issue.”

“Please teach me. “How to beat the death penalty.”

The head of Pungcheon spoke softly to her.

“Your execution could kill you.”

Then Cheongseon raised his head and looked at the leader of Pungcheon.

Her eyes now were not those of a passive woman being swayed by a man. The innocent girl who mixed herself with Saujong and the girl here now were clearly different people.

Saujong did not know.

Being obedient in bed is only a small part of who she is.

The reason he feels that she loves him is not because of affection, but because of her extreme self-love that never gives up what is hers. He didn’t know that she was a terrible woman who would destroy anything she didn’t have. Saujong knew nothing.

Cheongseon said with a grin.

“But that doesn’t mean I can die, right?”

The leader of Pungcheon Church, who read the primary madness that only evil women can show in her eyes, smiled with satisfaction.

“I’m looking forward to the next Soul Mazon.”