Absolute Regression

Episode 85: Family members are enemies.

When Ilhwageomjon came out of Mook, I was crouching down and looking at the flowers growing in one corner of the yard.

“Isn’t it fascinating?”

“You’ve already grown so much.”

“I raised it for fun.”

“Next time, I’ll have to raise one myself.”

“It won’t be easy because you’re so busy.”

“After all, it’s going to be a weed field, right? “I have to do what I’m good at.”

I stood up from my crouching position.

“I came today as a non-mu friend.”

“Welcome back.”

Ilhwa Geomzon’s expression brightened. It seemed like she had been waiting for this day for a really long time.

“Thank you so much for all your help recently.”

“Is there any help?”

When leaking information to Saujong, when Cheongseon becomes a mazon, and when visiting the leader of the Pungcheon Church. Although he said he was only halfway through his words, his actions were more than just a person’s way through everything.

“This is a gift of gratitude.”

“What kind of gifts are there?”

“Please accept it because it is my sincerity.”

She opened the small box I gave her. What was inside was Yamyeongju. It was one of the night wines that I got from Geum Asu, the Golden Jangju in the past.

“Something this precious?”

“It’s different from the old man Thomas.”

They gave poisoned wine to Thomas. When I emphasized that point, Ilhwageomjon laughed, probably because it was funny. In this way, we are breaking down the dam of bloodshed and accumulated bad feelings. If you take out the stones one by one, one day you will see the other person.

“It’s really beautiful.”

“To put it mildly, it is a top-quality wild wine. “It is something that is difficult to obtain even if you pay money.”

“It’s condescending enough.”

“Still, nothing can compare to your beauty.”

“The old man’s Geumchil is too much.”

Ilhwa Geomzon waved his hand, but his face was smiling broadly. Although she has changed a lot in many ways since before, this part of her that never changes is her weakness for compliments on her appearance.

“You have the potential to become a womanizer later on.”

“I’m trying to live like that. “I will have fun going around and meeting all the beauties in Jungwon.”

“It would be nice to have that kind of life, but…”

The words that that would not be possible if you become a Heavenly Demon were omitted. There is a world of difference between walking around now and walking around as a Heavenly Demon.

Actually, my father, wouldn’t he just stay at our school because he wasn’t frustrated? You must be careful because the fate of Moorim depends on your every step.

“I’d rather go out and have fun now. “It will be difficult later.”

“I will.”

“Now then, shall we relax for the first time in a while?”

“This is the moment I’ve been looking forward to.”

Originally, the person I wanted to take care of after my father was Hyeolcheondo.

But after rubbing with my father, I started to feel itchy. I came to see her first because I felt like I wanted to continue dancing.

It was definitely different from the last time we danced.

Her subtle movements were felt more clearly. Before I could feel it, I saw it with my eyes.

Just like my father did to me, I pushed her harder than before. This was possible because I had confidence that I could control my sword. She fought desperately and I did my best too.

When the dance was finished, Ilhwa Geomzon took a deep breath and expressed his surprise. Even though she used all her strength except for one last trick, she was unable to subdue me.

“Your skills have improved since last time!”

“There was learning along the way.”

“It’s really amazing, it’s really amazing.”

She was happy but also sad at the same time.

“If you grow up this fast, I won’t be able to compete with you any time soon.”

“I did my best for the next meeting with my senior.”

Ilhwa Geomzon understood what I meant and nodded.

“You probably want this old man to grow up, right?”

“How dare you be so arrogant? “I want to be friends with my senior for the rest of my life.”

At my honest words, Ilhwageomjon’s eyes flashed with unconcealed emotion.

It’s also my effort to get her on the right wing.

Before leaving there, we talked about various things related to bimu.

It was clear that my skills were ahead, but that didn’t mean I didn’t have something to learn from her. There was a learning of a different nature from the learning I got from my father.

We started by talking about martial arts and then talked about various aspects of life. It was such a happy time that she couldn’t help but feel sad when she said goodbye.

Next, we went to the residence of Hyeolcheondoma. But he wasn’t home.

After waiting for a while, I came back in vain and found Hyeolcheon Doma waiting in front of my house.

“Where are you wandering around like that at night? “Have you hidden a woman somewhere?”

It looks like the paths diverged.

“If you came, please go inside and wait. Why are you waiting here? “There’s a soldier inside.”

“done.”

“Now that we are part of the same family, are you husband and wife?”

“What about family members? “My family is my worst enemy.”

It seems like things are still awkward with Gowol. Well, it became easier for me, but this grumpy old man still didn’t like interacting with people easily.

“What’s going on?”

“I came to tell you some news.”

“What news?”

Hyeolcheondoma spoke to me with a serious face.

“Mabul left to fetch the Archduke.”

I wasn’t surprised. It was an expected move. The news that Pungcheon Cult’s soldiers came to me must have reached the Magons who support my brother. I guess I decided I couldn’t just watch it anymore.

Coincidentally, my older brother had returned to our school around this time in his life before his return. What will happen will happen.

“Mabul is always busy. Should I go pick up the leader of the Pungcheon Church or should I go pick up my brother?”

“That little human is very diligent. “What on earth is your brother doing in the outskirts?”

“I don’t know either.”

Of course I know. My brother is now passing through a gateway that will change his life. That fact came to light only after his brother came, and after that, he completely solidified his position as successor.

“Are you okay, old man?”

“what?”

“You came to me because you were supporting your brother, right? “My older brother may blame you.”

“If you’re going to do it, do it.”

In this respect, it was Hyeolcheon Doma with clear values.

“If there is a better option, you should choose it. “If there is someone who ties it into a human relationship and says something about it, it is not helpful in life at all.”

“You are correct.”

“What is right? “The same applies to abandoning you.”

I really like the clarity of Hyeolcheon Doma.

“Are you okay?”

“What?”

After a moment, Hyeolcheondoma spoke.

“What would you do if you were in a situation where you had to kill your brother?”

“If you do something deadly, you should be killed.”

“It’s okay to pretend to be strong.”

I chuckled at those words. Yes, it’s true that you pretend to be strong. Because killing one’s own flesh and blood was never easy.

It is not a matter of whether I am stronger in martial arts than my brother or not. The fight with my brother is a fight that requires all my strength. What Hyeolcheondoma said earlier as a joke was correct. Family members are the worst enemies.

“you’re right. Of course it’s not okay. I’m not cold-blooded, so how could it be okay for me to kill my brother? “I’m not someone who will die easily.”

I turned around and shouted into the house.

“Let the soldier come out.”

Gowol came out of the house.

“Are you here?”

After greeting me, Gao Yue also politely greeted Hyeolcheon Doma.

“I heard that Mabul went to pick up my brother. What do you think?”

Gowol could not easily answer. If it were another enemy, the soldier would have no choice but to be cautious when the brother of the chief he served became an enemy.

After pondering for a moment, he spoke carefully.

“The life or death of the Grand Duke will not be a matter for you to decide. “The Archduke will decide for himself.”

In the end, his fate would be determined by how his brother turned out.

I nodded, but Hyeolcheondoma did not trust him yet.

“I helped you because you wanted to recruit me…”

Hyeolcheondoma slowly approached and stood in front of Gao Yue. Hyeolcheondoma looked straight into Gowol’s eyes and said.

“Is there any guarantee that he won’t betray us?”

The expression ‘we’ caught my ear. For the first time, Hyeolcheondoma used the expression ‘we’ to me. It may have been said inadvertently, but it meant a lot to me. The person who threatened me by poking me to the point of bruising my side has now become us.

Even under the pressure of Hyeolcheon Doma, Gowol was not afraid.

“What about Mazon? “Do you have a guarantee that you will not betray Confucius?”

The corner of Hyeolcheondoma’s mouth curled up when asked if you could betray him too.

“There are no guarantees. “I will betray when I want to betray.”

“I’m here to prevent that.”

“Then you! “Who’s stopping you?”

“I will not betray.”

“How can you believe that?”

“You just have to trust Confucius.”

“Don’t forget that I’m watching.”

He did not stop the war of nerves between the two. Isn’t that my outlook on life? Rather than aggravating wounds and conflicts, we must reveal them, dig into them, and fight to resolve them.

Hyeolcheondoma spoke to me with an expression of hesitation as to whether he should speak or not.

“The sect leader will hope that you and the Archduke will not fight. “I do not wish for the Archduke’s death or yours.”

I was able to see once again that Hyeolcheondoma knew his father well. It is clear that he had a special relationship with his father, to the point where he drew a line on the floor and was confident that his father thought this much of him.

“I was feeling it too.”

After returning home, when I went hunting with my father, my father asked me in passing if I could carry my older brother. That question contained my true feelings.

“The leader is a person who never looks back. “That’s the only thing a person like that regrets.”

Even if it lasts forever, scars remain in the heart.

“Did you say you knew the leader’s feelings?”

“yes.”

“Then that’s it.”

That’s it. That’s what my father said to me after we finished the massage. My father’s words and these words from Hyeolcheon Doma are strangely powerful.

“Do I have anything to prepare?”

“I always have one favor to ask the elderly.”

“Something?”

“You are reconciling.”

“What reconciliation? “Can you believe it?”

Hyeolcheondoma realized that it meant reconciliation between himself and Ilhwa Geomzon.

“The Archduke is coming, and you’re asking for reconciliation. “You must be so crazy.”

If Hyeolcheondoma was so shocked, would he have asked Gowol for consent?

“Your master is such a crazy person.”

Then Gowol answered.

“Because I’m not normal either.”

The two Hyeolcheon chopping boards shook their heads, saying they were crazy.

I persuaded Hyeolcheon Doma again.

“When my brother returns, the other mazons will step forward in earnest, but we can’t fight with one wing, right?”

“I would like that too, but haven’t I seen enough so far? “When Geomzon sees me, he shoots me viciously.”

“Yes, I’ve seen enough. As time goes by, the resentment becomes less frequent. “The eyes glaring at the elderly are gradually softening.”

Nevertheless, Hyeolcheondoma shook his head.

“Our reconciliation is more difficult than Moorim Unity. “I’m leaving.”

I shouted at Hyeolcheondoma, who was turning around.

“Even if you don’t unite with Moorim, you must reconcile.”

Without answering, Hyeolcheondoma walked slowly and disappeared into the darkness.

I took care of it right from the beginning of the month.

“Are you okay?”

“yes. it’s okay.”

“Don’t worry too much. “Because he’s an old man with a mean personality.”

“You have to pay attention. It’s Confucius’ left wing. Don’t worry about me. As you know, I haven’t had an easy life.”

But I know. Just because someone is like that doesn’t mean they won’t get hurt.

“I understand. Still, if you have something to say to me, please say it. “If anything upsets me, I’ll tell you.”

“yes. “I will definitely do that.”

“Actually, the right wing candidate is Ilhwa Geomzon. Please take note.”

“All right. “Then sleep comfortably.”

I couldn’t fall asleep until late that day.

There is no need to think about how my brother turned out in his past life.

When my brother comes back, I will see him. In my last life I couldn’t see anyone clearly, so now I will see him clearly.

I will see with my own eyes what kind of person he is. I will clearly see what the reality of all the things in my memory is.

As always, fire weapons are helpful in times like this.

If I am a vessel that cannot overcome my brother, I will die by Hwamugi anyway.