Absolute Regression

Episode 82: Those shackles at that time, that religious leader at that time.

When I arrived at the residence of the Pungcheon sect, the sect’s first question was this.

“If I join hands with you, what will be different from now?”

I felt sincerity rather than impatience in the direct questions. He was serious. He could tell that Goyol had almost convinced him. So it would have been nice if I had said something with confidence, but I told you the truth.

“Nothing changes.”

“Nothing changes?”

“Well then, what can there be? Can I open a branch of Pungcheon Church without my father’s permission? Would you like to announce that we have joined hands? “It’s just a promise between us.”

“That’s it?”

The leader of the Pungcheon Church looked puzzled. He looked at Gao Yue. what’s this? Is this why you want to take me away? Although Gowol looked like this, he quietly waited for me to say anything.

“But there is this. “If I truly believe that the leader is mine, if the leader is in danger, I will put everything aside and run to save him.”

“I’ve never been in a crisis. “It’s rare to run into a crisis in life, right?”

“That’s how smooth your life has been.”

The leader of the Pungcheon Church glanced at Gowol. Much of that smooth life would have been possible because of Gowol.

“On the other hand, if you join hands with me, you will be in danger. what? Did Lee Gongja and the leader of Pungcheon join hands? Get rid of the Pungcheon Bridge first! “There is no guarantee that these enemies won’t appear.”

“Then are you saying I’m crazy and joining hands with you?”

“Joining hands with the religious leader is not what I wanted. To be honest, I feel burdened by the religious leader.”

“Don’t confuse me by saying it in a difficult way. “Say it easily.”

“You know that your father doesn’t have a good opinion of you or the Pungcheon Church, right?”

“Of course.”

“Even in that situation, I interacted with the religious leader. Now even Gowol has become my person. “Do you really think your father doesn’t know that fact?”

“got it.”

“It means that I chose this relationship even against my father’s will. Of course, I was greedy for new things, but…”

I held out my left hand in front of him. Geukpumcheonjamsa was wrapped around his wrist.

“No matter how precious this piece of cloth is, it is not worth risking it getting out of sight of your father.”

The leader of Pungcheon could not refute. He probably knows very well that if he becomes the Heavenly Demon, he will have everything he wants.

“But why this mess? “Why do you keep coming to me and trying to break my heart?”

“I told you, right? That’s not my idea. “That’s the military thinking.”

Gowol was lost in thought with his eyes half lowered.

“The idea of bringing the religious leader to sit next to my people is entirely this soldier’s idea. So, I will ask the late soldier.”

I asked Gowol seriously.

“Why should I accept the religious leader on my side even at the risk of conflict with my father?”

The leader of Pungcheon waited for his answer with a more curious expression than mine.

Eventually, Gowol spoke calmly.

“Unfortunately, this decision is not for Confucius. “It was a decision for my old master.”

Gowol stared at the leader of the Pungcheon Church.

“I want to give the leader a new life. I want to start a new life together with you. Please leave the position of leader to your successor.”

“Are you telling me to give up my position as a religious leader?”

“yes. I don’t want Pungcheon Bridge. “They want the leader personally.”

The Pungcheon cult leader’s eyes wavered.

In fact, he is not a person suited to lead a group. Because his selfishness and greed weren’t so bad that he deceived everyone. The new rulers who were complacent with reality are now standing on a precarious line. Below, on a precarious line, countless spears and sword blades rise like poles.

However, the person involved did not know how dangerous he was.

Will he really give up his position as leader of the Pungcheon Church and come to me because of a relationship with one person? Can such a relationship really exist in this world?

“Without me, this school will….”

“It will run better. “Don’t worry, just come.”

“Let’s think about it! a little! please!”

At that time, I told the Pungcheon cult leader’s subordinate outside to go to Hwangcheongak and bring Seo Dae-ryong. Both the leader of Pungcheon and Gowol looked puzzled by my actions.

After a while, Seo Dae-ryong rushed there like the wind.

“Did you call me?”

He was very nervous when he came to the residence of the Pungcheon religious leader due to a sudden call. I asked him seriously, omitting any playful greetings.

“Where did you make a decision recently that would change your life?”

Because of the atmosphere, Seo Dae-ryong also answered honestly and seriously.

“I did it at a bar.”

“How long did it take to make a decision?”

“It wouldn’t have taken even an inch.”

“Do you regret that decision?”

“no.”

“What if the decision wasn’t made there that day?”

“I couldn’t do it forever.”

“Tell me more about what happened back then.”

Seo Dae-ryong is someone who really hates being in front. However, he is also a smart person who knows what he has to say better than anyone else.

“In my experience, life-changing decisions are made in a split second. Even when I leave home and when I come into Hwangcheon Pavilion. I didn’t think about it for long. When I buy a set of clothes, I spend several days thinking about it, but this time, my life changed in an instant. What if I procrastinate? I can’t decide. “I woke up the next day as a different person.”

I looked at the leader of the Pungcheon Church.

“How is it?”

The leader of the Pungcheon Church spoke to me with a puzzled expression.

“Did you squeeze it? Are you saying everything right and coming here like this? “You practiced all night yesterday, right?”

Then Seo Dae-ryong carefully added one last time.

“I dare say to you, the leader, that after meeting Lee Gongja, I have had similar experiences several times. It’s like they’re making fun of me. If you keep wondering what is this and what is that, the situation is over. If you keep going this way and that way without any hesitation, the situation will end again. It’s still the same now. Are you giving this answer in front of the leader of Pungcheon Church? why? “Even now, it feels like they’re making fun of me.”

Seo Dae-ryong looked at me and asked questioningly.

“Right? Are you doing this to make fun of me? Even after all this, I am the chief entrant to Hwangcheon Pavilion. “I know everything when I see it!”

I smiled broadly at him.

“As expected, he is my right hand man! I like everything from beginning to end. The one thing that doesn’t need to be knitted is the right arm. That’s why he’s the right hand man.”

Seo Dae-ryong also laughed along with me.

“These days, the number of people aiming for the right-hand man position has increased significantly, so I’m glad I scored a point. “Well, I’ve confirmed that my right arm is still attached well, so I’ll just leave.”

“Wait a minute. “This could possibly be a historic moment.”

“This won’t be a place for a bloody fight, right? “I haven’t gotten beyond the basics of martial arts training yet.”

“There may be a bloody battle going on in the leader’s mind.”

Everyone’s eyes were focused on the leader of the Pungcheon Church.

“what? Are you really telling me to decide now? Are you telling me to decide at once to give up my position as leader of the Pungcheon Church? Not any other position, but the position of the leader of Pungcheon Church?”

At that moment, Seo Dae-ryong was startled and said, ‘Wow!’ I let out an exclamation. He explained it excitedly, but he had no idea that this was what the leader of the Pungcheon Church would decide.

“oh my god! If it were me, I would have thought about it for a hundred years. Don’t decide now!”

His honest words actually stimulated the Pungcheon religious leader.

“You really don’t regret it, do you?”

“The leader will regret it. When you die, think about it for a year! “Do at least one hundred days.”

“bouncer! “Just answer what is asked.”

“Yes, I don’t regret it. “My lifespan may have been shortened after meeting Gakju, but I am very happy now.”

The leader of Pungcheon stood up. He walked slowly and looked at the new items displayed in the room.

And for some reason, he started ringing the sound bell.

Dang!

A deep sound spread in all directions.

When the sound disappeared, he rang the bell again. Hit again and again.

He was thinking while listening to the bell ringing. Is the evil spirit engraved on the sound bell giving him some advice?

How many times did the bell ring like that? Suddenly, the leader of Pungcheon turned to me and asked.

“If I go, will you give me the position of your right hand man?”

Seo Dae-ryong was so surprised that he covered his mouth with his hand. It may not be because he was aiming for the position of his right-hand man, but because he was surprised that the leader of the Pungcheon Church really wanted to give up his position as leader.

I spoke to the person who was about to give up his position as leader of the Pungcheon Church, going one step further.

“It’s not possible. My right-hand man is the inspector here. You must stand in line behind Lord Jang and fight to win it.”

Seo Dae-ryong opened his eyes wider and shook his head mournfully.

* * *

At the residence where Geomugeuk and Seo Dae-ryong left, only Pungcheon Church leader and Go Wol remained.

The leader of Pungcheon Church and Go Wol were sitting side by side in front of the Eumrei Bell.

“What does the demon say?”

“They say I’m crazy.”

“That’s how I see it. Are you really coming?”

“Are you really crazy? “What are you talking about after trying to convince me so much?”

“I really didn’t expect it to come. “I didn’t know that you would ask Lee Gongja so firmly and coolly to come together.”

“I might change my mind tomorrow. I don’t know if it will change the day after tomorrow. It might change next year. I’m basically a spineless person, right? Since this has already come to an end, let me ask you one question.”

“yes.”

“Why do you want to be with me? “Is it just because of affection?”

Gao Yue looked at Yin Lei Zhong for a while and then blurted out.

“I guess I was afraid to go alone.”

The leader of Pungcheon was surprised by the truly unexpected words.

Gao Yue still had his eyes set on Yin Lei Bell.

“I guess I’m afraid I might go alone and do something stupid. I think he’s afraid that he might go to Lee Gongja and be ignored by the people there. But I thought I would gain strength if the leader was with me. “Have I not always been the smartest person in front of you?”

Gowol slowly looked at the leader of the Pungcheon Church.

“I am truly a narrow-minded and selfish person. “He’s the one who made me give up my position as leader.”

It was Gowol, the first time I opened up about my feelings since we met. That is why the leader of Pungcheon Church was not angry. Rather, a smile appeared on my face.

“It’s actually better than other reasons.”

“Why is it good?”

“I’m going to protect you, right?”

This time, Gowol chuckled.

“You can think more. Because the fate of Lee Gong-ja is a wind and cloud, we don’t know how our lives will be swept away. You may end up in a corner, under the shackles of that religious leader. “I could go bankrupt and go from being an author to selling drugs.”

“I wish I had survived. And let’s sell that medicine together? “Then that’s it.”

The leader of Pungcheon also revealed his true feelings.

“Wouldn’t I be selfish? Are you going to just come and go? I’ve done enough to make my head spin and the calculations are done, so I’m leaving. I will come here to establish a new religious leader and help the school advance into the central region. I will not just step down, but I will leave as a sacrifice for the greater cause of our school. If you ever change your mind, you can go back. How long will it take to properly build Pungcheon Bridge in Jungwon? It will take quite a long time, right? While the next leader of Pungcheon is struggling in the sandstorm outside, I will be watching the fun from the midfield. “It’s tense, thrilling, and heart-pounding fun.”

“Did you even think of all that in that short amount of time? “The leader is also very smart.”

“You can be honest. “You’re so selfish too.”

“Cult leader.”

“why?”

“Let’s do our best.”

“I’m nervous.”

“What are you nervous about, Saeojijon?”

Then, the leader of Pungcheon made an unexpected joke.

“I don’t think I can be your right hand man.”

“what?”

“If I become obsessed again, wouldn’t I be an obsessed person? “I will definitely end up eating that seat.”

Looking at his eyes, it seemed like it wasn’t just a joke.

The two people looked at each other and laughed openly.

“You said it. I think I’ll be a pretty cool person if I give up my position as a religious leader. Let’s see if what you say is right. Ah, I guess I won’t have to see this sound bell anymore.”

The leader of Pungcheon Church, who was affectionately stroking the bell, shouted.

“Shut up, you evil spirit!”

Maybe the evil spirit said this. I’m really looking forward to a breathtaking battle with a mere Hwangcheongak investigator over his right arm.