Absolute Regression

Episode 160: Son-in-law, come and get my drink.

As the leader’s gaze turned toward us, the noisy hall began to quieten down.

His eyes passed from his granddaughter to me, who was standing next to him. I did not make eye contact with him and lowered my head slightly.

Even without looking, I could tell that his eyes were studying me. It was a tense moment and I did not try to hide my nervousness. It was even more strange that an ordinary servant would not be nervous in a situation like this.

Even if I got caught, I tried my best not to reveal myself.

Murim Lord Jin Paecheon asked me.

“Who is Sohyeop?”

At this moment, Jin Ha-ryeong spoke loudly.

“He’s the person I’m dating.”

This was her plan to save me.

I too was a head-on breakthrough, but her choice was also a head-on breakthrough. Although I expected it to some extent, I was still grateful for her courage and consideration when I saw it in person. How easy would it be to say that in front of so many people as the granddaughter of the Murim Lord?

At her words, the surroundings began to buzz. Among them were Josin and his father, Jinryongjangju.

Jinlongjangju frowned. My son’s marriage is in progress, but my daughter-in-law has brought another man.

On the other hand, Josin next to us smiled at us. But he must be feeling greatly insulted.

When Jin Feicheon raised his hand, the surroundings suddenly became quiet.

“I didn’t ask you.”

After speaking to Jin Ha-ryeong, Jin Fei-cheon asked me again.

“Who is Sohyeop?”

“It’s called black smoke.”

“Which monastery do you come from?”

“I am an attendant who brought Master Seo-ryong of the Gansu Seo Dao Sect.”

At the word servant, there was a buzz around again. It was a louder buzz than before.

Although Jin Feicheon did not often show his emotions in front of the military leaders, he could not hide his embarrassment at this moment.

Jin Peicheon looked at Jin Ha-ryeong. He said with his expression. Are you really going to do this? Jin Ha-ryeong’s expression is a resolute yes.

Jin Feicheon’s eyes turned to me again. Apart from her bombshell declaration, how far did Maengju understand me?

“Sword Sohyeop.”

Even though I said he was a servant, he called me Sohyeop.

“Ryeong has been very mischievous since he was young. My specialty was surprising people. One time, I used my swordsmanship skills backwards and almost fell into a sword attack. “I’m surprising you by bringing you here today.”

Jin Peicheon spoke as if today’s incident was her joke.

“I think you’ve done your part well, since everyone is surprised. You had a hard time being dragged into this guy’s back. “I will treat you separately next time, so please leave for today.”

Maengju summarized the situation like this. Some people may think that Jin Ha-ryeong was playing a prank, while others may think that Maeng-ju is trying to overcome her resistance in this way.

At least one thing was clear: no one really thought I was the person she was dating.

Of course, Jin Ha-ryeong did not retreat easily.

“You were very surprised at that time, right? If my grandfather wasn’t here, I wouldn’t be alive today. So I’m not going to play around anymore. “This is the person I really like.”

Everyone’s eyes focused on me again. Some people clicked their tongues and sighed at my appearance.

Their facial expressions were all like this. From ‘Yes, the child in your arms’ to ‘The leader is no exception.’ I just couldn’t bear to speak in front of the leader.

“Did you say you like that guy?”

“yes.”

Her answer to her grandfather’s question without hesitation.

There was tension between the two people. It was more tense than on the off stage. Except for the courtiers and the Jinryongjangju, everyone watched this situation with interest.

“Then I guess I could marry that man.”

Jin Ha-ryeong was shocked when marriage was mentioned.

“But marriage is a matter of human rights, so we should date each other a little more.”

“You made a declaration in front of so many people, so why are you hesitating? good night. Since you are the person you want, I will marry you.”

“grandfather!”

“I will marry you right here and now, so do it. Isn’t this what you wanted? I don’t want to do anything like an arranged marriage. I want to marry someone I like. “Okay, I’ll do as you wish!”

Jin Peicheon did not stop here and went one step further.

“Prepare for marriage immediately.”

As soon as the leader’s order was given, his subordinates came and began preparing for the wedding.

As the situation progressed like this, Jin Ha-ryeong looked embarrassed.

I knew that my grandfather had an unusual personality, but I guess I didn’t expect him to push for marriage like this.

“I haven’t even said hello to that person’s family yet.”

“Murim people are informal people, so everyone will understand. “Go later and say hello politely.”

Jin Ha-ryeong looked at me with a puzzled face. Really, this situation was something that even I didn’t expect.

“My future son-in-law, come here and get a drink from me.”

A prospective son-in-law? In fact, it was the first time I had heard it in my entire life, even before my regression. But hearing those words from the Murim Lord? Father, I am drinking alcohol from the Murim Lord while listening to his son-in-law!

I received a drink poured by Maengju. It was my first drink from him.

“thank you.”

“Please take good care of our granddaughter from now on.”

I could tell from the deep, cold eyes looking at me. That he had already figured out my true nature. First, they plan to deal with me after resolving the granddaughter issue in front of the military leaders.

He smiled slightly while looking at me. This wasn’t a good laugh, it was a warning to see you later.

Meanwhile, preparations for the wedding were made without fail. Since warriors in the Murim League often got married, preparing for a wedding was not that difficult.

In the end, Jin Ha-ryeong raised the white flag.

“Please stop it! I lost. “We are not getting married.”

Only then did Jin Feicheon smile.

Where are you scolding this old man?

I admit defeat, Grandpa. Instead, I have to explain this.

After this exchange of expressions, Jin Ha-ryeong explained to everyone what happened today.

“I’m sorry for ruining your precious time, seniors. There is a reason why I made such a fuss today. Someone is trying to kill that person out of jealousy just because he was with me. So I planned something to protect that person at least in this way.”

Then, someone in attendance clapped and shouted.

“You’re wonderful.”

He was a courtier.

“I can’t believe you went to such lengths for that shabby and ugly servant! “You are truly amazing!”

When he clapped, others clapped along.

I felt that the courtier was getting very angry. Rather good. Because we tend to make mistakes when our emotions are strong. Go wild even further.

Jin Ha-ryeong spoke loudly to everyone.

“If anyone touches this person from now on, I will definitely take revenge in my name. “Please keep in mind that bullying the weak is something that your grandfather has taught you to avoid throughout your life.”

Mentioning the leader was a very smart choice.

After finishing speaking, Jin Ha-ryeong tugged on my sleeve.

“Now, let’s go back. Grandpa, I was sorry about what happened today. “I’ll see you again and apologize.”

She and I greeted Maengju politely and followed Jin Ha-ryeong out of there.

After leaving the banquet hall, we walked through the Murim Alliance civil war in silence.

Then she stopped.

“I’m sorry I didn’t tell you earlier.”

“it’s okay.”

“You told me then, right? “The other person gets hurt because of my selfishness.”

“He didn’t say that directly.”

“That’s what it ended up being. That’s right, the way I solved this problem was also quite arbitrary. But no matter how much I thought about it, this was the only way to protect you.”

Regardless of whether the method was right or wrong, she truly tried to protect me.

“Since I said this in front of my grandfather, I won’t dare to do anything to harm you. Even if I do this, if I still act out my tricks, I will get better. With that excuse, you will have an excuse to never have an arranged marriage. “Look, I said my grandfather was a good person, but he wasn’t.”

“Then I am willing to die for Soje.”

Jin Ha-ryeong looked at me with a slightly angry face.

“I know it’s a joke, but don’t joke like that. That’s what I’ve heard countless times from my grandfather since I was young. Protecting good people from evil people. Our political faction exists solely for that purpose. “I’m not a very great person, but I won’t watch others become unhappy because of me.”

“You are great.”

“I didn’t mean to get compliments.”

“But are you okay? Tomorrow, there will be rumors about what happened today.”

“Bad rumors won’t spread. Rather, the Murim Lord’s granddaughter made a fuss to save her attendant! Word of mouth will spread in a positive way. This is also managed by the website. “You didn’t know, right?”

She stared at me.

“I won’t be able to do anything about you until at least the battle of Xiaolong is over. Take the opportunity and go away. Instead of going to your hometown, go somewhere far away.”

She took money out of her pocket.

“I’m sorry I couldn’t keep my promise to buy you noodles and drinks three times.”

It was more money than the cost of noodles and alcohol. It appears to be money given to be used when escaping.

There was regret in her eyes towards me. She thought this moment would be her last. Even if I don’t leave right away, she has no intention of approaching me. So that I don’t fall into danger again.

“Then I hope you are happy.”

After saying goodbye, I watched her turn around and walk away, and then I looked down at the money in my hand.

Then I looked up at the bright moon.

Father, the unity of martial arts that you dream of can only be achieved by killing all these people.

As I was looking up at the night sky, I turned around and said.

“I have something to tell you.”

Before I knew it, the Murim lord Jin Paecheon was behind me without a sound. She must have heard the whole conversation between me and her.

“Of course I should say it. And you’ll have to speak well. “Your life depends on that single word.”

Jin Peicheon, who opened his prayers, was not the person I had seen in the banquet hall earlier.

His prayers felt like the sea. A deep sound, like a whale’s cry, was heard from afar, and the smell of the sea was felt in the blowing wind. I am now in the illusion that I am floating alone in an ocean with no end in sight.

Next moment.

Good! Good! Good! Good! Good! Good! Good! Good!

Dozens of warriors fell in all directions as if struck vertically by lightning. They covered their faces with white masks and wore white military uniforms. They were the masters of the Heavenly Dragon Guard, who were with the leader wherever he went, even to hell.

Cheaeng!

Dozens of people drew their swords at the same time, but it sounded like only one person drew his sword. Just by looking at their feet, you could tell how well-trained they were and how skilled they were. The force emitted from their swords bound me like a spider web.

“I want to be alone with my lord.”

“Is there any reason why I should do that?”

“What I am about to tell you from now on is something that only you, Lord Lord, should know.”

The leader did not bite his surroundings. Also, there is no way the guards will easily leave behind an unfamiliar expert.

“If I had come today to secretly attack the Lord, there would have been another opportunity or method. “At least I won’t try it in such a tense state.”

Then the leader said to them:

“Everyone go away.”

Then, in an instant, they flew away and disappeared. It’s out of sight, but I know it’s not completely gone. I also know that I can’t make it go away completely.

They were not those who received orders from the lord, but those who protected the lord. No matter what happened, he never left Maengju’s side.

They carried out all orders, but they did not accept the order not to protect me.

Therefore, to kill the leader, you must kill them all.

I sent a message to Jin Feicheon.

-From now on, I will speak in full.

-Let me reveal your identity first.

I revealed my identity to him.

―I am a member of the Heavenly Demon God Church…

before I could even finish speaking.

Fuaaaaang!

A ray of tension emitted from Jin Feicheon’s hand flew like a thunderbolt and struck me.

Quaaaang!

An explosion was heard around me and dust rose up around me.

When the dust settled, I stood there. He crossed his hands in front and raised his self-defense device to block the tension.

I looked at Jin Feicheon over my crossed arms and continued what I said earlier.

―…The second son of the religious leader.

Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

Kwaaaaaaaa!

This time, an even stronger force flew through me and struck me.

I wasn’t pushed away and still stood there with my arms crossed blocking the attack. Even though I showed off my self-defense skills to the limit, my arm felt like it was going to fall off.

―…It’s a sword dance.

By blocking these two tensions, I proved my status.

The tiger-like eyes of the leader were shining. The person he was when I was wondering who he was and the person he was now with his fierce energy was a completely different person. And I could feel it. This burning moment is his true self.

―Why did the demon cult leader’s child approach my granddaughter?

I uncrossed my arms and raised my lowered body.

―It is to save my granddaughter.

Jin Feicheon’s prayers became more fierce. I felt like my whole body was being torn apart by the overwhelming force swirling around me.

This is the prayer of the contemporary Murim lord, who can tear a person to pieces with just his force.

The next tension will be incomparably stronger than the previous tension. If he draws his sword, each move will mean the difference between life and death.

It started now. The fight is whether to persuade him or not.

-Only I can save my granddaughter.

Jin Feicheon’s prayer changed from ferocity to fear. Dark clouds gathered, the world became dark, and the sea began to turn over.