Chapter 301


    The woman sitting across from the table asked back with a surprised expression.


    “So you came all this way to recruit me?”


    “That’s right.”


    I nodded calmly and answered.


    The woman, Yu So-hwa, smiled as if she was in trouble and scratched her cheek with her index finger.


    “I’m a little embarrassed. “It’s such a sudden offer…”


    “It’s okay to be honest. Now, it’s too burdensome to apply to a new organization or a department with a fixed period of activity.”


    “There is no such side. “I’m older now too.”


    “I know this is not an easy decision to make. But it may be worth considering positively.”


    “Could you be more specific if possible? “What benefits will it bring me if I change departments?”


    “First, I will give you a raise. “Twice as much as now.”


    “…These are quite unconventional conditions. “I almost said yes without realizing it.”


    “And this is my personal opinion, but even if you continue to work at Yeonhwagak, I think your future will be uncertain.”


    “what do you mean?”


    “How many times have you been promoted in thest five years?”


    A shadow fell on Yu So-hwa’s face.


    Beforeing to Meng’s headquarters, I gathered information about her through Hao Wen.


    Since the Yongbong Branch, she has only been promoted once.


    It may have been difficult for her to make notable achievements due to the nature of her administrative position, but she was basically a capable person.


    In fact, I heard that she handles nearly 30 percent of the work at Yeonhwagak (蓮花閣) by herself.


    ‘You can literally say he is the key figure of Yeonhwagak.’


    The interesting thing was that her status was not that highpared to her abilities.


    The reason was simple.


    Because their status and background are unique.


    Even in every small department, there are internal conflicts andpetition for promotions.


    And it was easy for those who had a background as a great monk to gain an upper hand in thepetition.


    Moreover, the department that Yu So-hwa belongs to is Yeonhwagak.


    It was a subordinate organization of Jujakdae (朱雀隊), one of the Four Gods (Four Gods).


    The unit swarming with famous female masters was the main unit.


    Women who joined the league because they admired such masters were generally strong and unyielding.


    To put it bluntly, the chances of Yu So-hwa, who came from an unknown shaman family,peting with them and winning were not very high.


    [Judging by your attire, it looks like you belong to Yeonhwagak. Are you in charge of the reception of this Yongbong branch meeting?]


    [Yes. I’ve gotten quite a few promotions along the way. Because he was recognized for his clerical skills.]


    In the early days of joining the alliance, he must have been able to establish himself easily.


    Because, as I said, she is basicallypetent.


    However, achieving a certain level of status was a different matter.


    Hispetitors are disciples of the Nine Great Gates Sect and blood rtives of the Five Great Families, he is checked by the envious and jealous bandits around him, and he is despised and discriminated against due to his poor background.


    It’s unfortunate, but the Murim Alliance has not been an ideal organization that evaluates members based solely on ability.


    Yu So-hwa could be said to be a representative example of the victims that resulted from this.


    Many warriors join the military with big dreams.


    However, there were only a handful of people who achieved stable status and status.


    ‘Slowly, the time hase for the members who joined the alliance after the Yongbong branch to feel the wall and express their dissatisfaction.’


    Here was the starting point to persuade Yu So-hwa.


    She, too, must have been quite dissatisfied with the Suzakudae and the Murim Alliance for not treating her well.


    All I had to do was suggest a way for her to resolve herints.


    “Whether I change departments or continue working at Yeonhwagak, the future is uncertain. In that case, you should at least work for an organization that will evaluate you properly.”


    “…….”


    “There is now that says that even if the Cheonan Inspectorate is disbanded, its members will be unemployed. Rather, he may be recognized for his contributions during his career and be given a key position in the military.”


    “It’s tempting to say that.”


    “Take your time and think about it. There is still time. “I’ll just go now.”


    I put my hand on the table and got up from my seat.


    Yu So-hwa, who followed, asked.


    “Are you going already?”


    “There are many people we need to recruit other than Musa Yu. “I have just be the head of a newly established department, so even ten bodies are not enough.”


    “okay. “Thank you for not forgetting anding.”


    “I’m telling you this in case you misunderstand, but I didn’t rmend you join because you are a familiar face. “If Musa Yu was an ipetent Hanryang, he wouldn’t have paid attention to our old rtionship or anything like that.”


    “I’m d that my abilities have been recognized.”


    I left the reception room of Yeonhwagak while being seen off by Yu So-hwa.


    The Yeonhwagak followers who had gathered outside the door to eavesdrop on the conversation were startled and scattered to the left and right.


    For a while, I stood still and stared at the girls running away.


    I walked straight and stretched across the hallway.


    ‘The next person to be recruited is…’


    * * *


    Finally, the revival of Cheonan Gambu was officially dered.


    I looked up at therge pavilion located on the outside of the main altar and had a satisfied smile on my face.


    We haven’t gathered enough people yet, but we have a rough framework.


    There wouldn’t be any major problems in getting active right away.


    “Let’s go in.”


    “yes!”


    The good feeling didn’tst long.


    As I led the members into the pce, I clicked my tongue.


    The inside was truly a mess.


    It felt like I was seeing the old Sacheon branch.


    The peculiar smell of a building that had been abandoned for a long time pierced my nose.


    Creaky floors and weathered walls.


    Messy fixtures and fallen furniture.


    There were even traces of bonfires being lit throughout the interior.


    This meant that the monks working at the headquarters often used this ce as a resting ce to avoid wind and rain.


    ‘Well, this is probably the limit to the building that can be given over to a hastily established new department. Still, the site is quiterge. If you clean and maintain it, it will be usable. It might not be a bad idea topletely expand the building…’ All


    the members who followed in sighed.


    I heard that it was a building that had been abandoned for a long time, but I didn’t think it would be this bad.


    Damwoon, who was thinking while rubbing his chin, softly opened his mouth.


    “It worked out better.”


    “What does it mean.”


    “It would be better to tear down the building and build a new one.”


    “It’s not a bad idea, but then we won’t have any space to use as a base for activities right away.”


    “That problem can be solved by abolishing the Inspection Department and thew enforcement party and taking over their base and using it.”


    “…!”


    It was truly a brilliant idea.


    In any case, there were not many people belonging to the Cheonan Inspectorate right away.


    If they pushed out the inspection department and thew enforcement party and took their ce, there would be no problems for a while.


    “I will ept your opinion. Please draw up the internal structural diagram of the new building yourself. If you need knowledge about the institution, you can ask for advice from the warriors of the Tang family.”


    “All right.”


    * * *


    Instructing several members, including Damun, on their work.


    That’s how I visited the inspection department and gathered the department’s leaders.


    Dozens of men sat huddled around a long table.


    While everyone was looking at us with nervous expressions, I spoke with a hint of energy in my voice.


    “My name is Yeon-woon, and I am now the head of Cheonan Inspector General. As you all know by receiving the official document in advance, the Inspection Department has officially be a subordinate organization of the Cheonan Inspection Department.”


    “…….”


    “A major organizational reorganization is scheduled to take ce in the future. The content of work will also change significantly. “Please understand.”


    The rumbling noise spread.


    It was apletely natural reaction.


    Because he openly dered that he would change the organization.


    < Doesn''t this mean that my position could be threatened? >


    < I am determined to remove the stone that is embedded in it. >


    Isn’t this what most of them are probably thinking?


    I waited for themotion to subside and slowly opened my mouth.


    “And there is one thing that needs to be resolved before reorganization.”


    “……?”


    “From now on, the person I am calling by name, please stand up from your seat.”


    I unfolded the paper I took out from my pocket and read the names written on it one by one.


    From the head of the inspection department to the lowest level subordinates.


    When the name was called, about 80 people were standing up.


    “Tsk.”


    The head of the inspection department clicked his tongue as if he was displeased.


    Even though there was a difference in rank, he didn’t seem to like the fact that he, the head of a faction, was treated so carelessly.


    ‘I guess I thought they would at least show me respect.’


    I chuckled and threw the paper on the table.


    And then he made a deration that seemed like a bolt out of the blue.


    “All those whose names were called are expelled.”


    “……yes?”


    “I said I was expelled.”


    “What nonsense is that!”


    “I don’t know why it doesn’t make sense.”


    “There is now like this in the world! I know that the Cheonan Inspector General was granted personnel authority by the Maengju, but that is not a reason to unfairly kick out the Maengs who were previously working in the department! “Do you think this kind of violence will be tolerated?”


    I ced my head on the back of my hand and made eye contact with the head of the inspection department.


    Then, with a terrifying force, he pressed him and asked.


    “Did you just say it was a riot?”


    “yes!”


    “If you do, I will ask. “Do you remember the name Bu Yeok-woon, the head of the inspection department?”


    “Who is that?”


    “This is the name of a blind man who was expelled by the head of the inspection department four summers ago for a crime he did notmit.”


    “What are you talking about!”


    “I’m shocked that you don’t even remember. “Well, Imitted more than one or two crimes, but I guess I didn’t keep them all in my head.”


    “I will not tolerate any more insults!”


    “Nowadays, even reporting facts is considered an insult? “I guess I’m behind the times.”


    “dare!”


    The head of the inspection department shouted, blood forming on the back of his neck, and ced his hand on his waist.


    I narrowed my eyes and spoke as if warning.


    “If you pull out that sword, I will take that to mean that you will be punished. If you want to be executed right here, go ahead.”


    “…….”


    The inspector general finally regained his senses and looked around.


    The members of Cheonan Gambu, who were standing behind like a folding screen, were all showing their enthusiasm.


    Bangcheoksam, Yeo So-ok, Cheon Ga-ryeong, Dang Seoyeon, Hwang Ho-jin, Seo Ho-seon, Cheon-woo Dojang, Chang-in Dojang.


    Each and every one of them was an expert who had reached at least the highest level.


    If we decide to use force, the bandits gathered here will not be able to withstand even an inch of it.


    “Why on earth are you doing this to us!”


    “Don’t look so upset. “I wonder how absurd it must feel for the deputy warrior whom we worked so hard to bring in.”


    “…What did you say just now?”


    “It means that the deputy warrior who became a criminal without knowing why, lost his Danjeon, and was expelled from the military is here.”


    Kwadangtang!


    As soon as he finished speaking, a man broke through the paper door and rushed towards the head of the inspection department, screaming loudly.


    I reflexively snapped my fingers at the head of the inspection department, who was preparing a counterattack.


    Puff poop!


    Needles flew secretly and stuck in various parts of the body of the inspector general.


    The head of the inspection department’s body became as stiff as a log.


    “You son of a bitch!”


    Wow!


    The fist swung by thepany’s vice president exploded in the face of the inspector general.