Episode 370


    I wasn’t the only one who responded that I couldn’t understand it.


    “This is absurd.”


    “Even if you tried to win by concentrating your troops in one ce, it wasn’t enough, so you split the corps into three? “It’s crazy.”


    “It looks like the Demonic Cult does not have any talented people.”


    From those who shake their heads with an absurd expression to those who rub their beards and sneer.


    Everyone showed various reactions and said one thing at a time.


    Zhuge Hwan, who was no better, shouted with energy in his voice.


    “Quiet! Be quiet! “It’s in front of the Lord!”


    It took some time for themotion to subside despite the shouts of the general military.


    Joo Hwabaek, who was lost in thought with a serious expression, bit the Blue Dragon member with a gesture of his hand.


    widely!


    The conference room door closes.


    The eyes of the middle ss all turned to the head of the table.


    “Let’s put off the matter regarding the candidates brought in by the Cheonan Inspector General untilter. “There is something we need to discuss first.”


    “…….”


    Taeyeon Geom’s expression became depressed.


    I felt like I wanted to end the situation at this point, but I couldn’t react without notice to this situation.


    ‘Should I call this luck?’


    I smiled bitterly inwardly.


    Thanks to this, I had time to think about a method.


    If it didn’t work out, I was even thinking of putting Woo Ga-jin in the unofficial unit.


    “The Demonic Cult has begun to make major movements. We also need to prepare ordingly. “If you have a good opinion, please speak up without any hesitation.”


    Silence fell in the conference room.


    Since this was a serious issue, there was a need to be cautious in what one said.


    In this situation, the first person to voice an opinion was likely to be the target.


    “First, we need to organize reinforcements.”


    The one who broke the silence and opened his mouth was the master of the jujak, Hwaseongdo (火性刀).


    He still had the personality of not being swayed by the atmosphere and being clear about what he wanted to say.


    “The region that requires priority attention is Hubei.”


    “Why do you im that?”


    “The front lines stretching across Sichuan and Hebei are solid. Even if you don’t receive support from a separate party, it won’t easily copse. But Hubei is different.”


    At present, there are four areas adjacent to the Demonic Cult’s domain of control.


    It was Sacheon, Hubuk, Hanam, and Hebuk.


    For the Magyo side, it was burdensome to invade Hubuk or Hanam first.


    Even if one of the two areas is taken over with difficulty, there is a high possibility that it will eventually be recaptured as it is surrounded on three sides by the political faction’s martial faction’s sphere of influence.


    Therefore, the martial arts faction concentrated its power in Sacheon and Hebei.


    It was assumed that the demonic cultists would invade one of the two regions anyway.


    However, the Magyo side defied expectations and attacked three areas at the same time.


    Of course, the area in the most dangerous situation was none other than Hubuk.


    “They say there are the Shaman faction and the Zhuge family in Hubei, but if the Demonic Cult decides to push down with the Eight Great Demon Army, it will be difficult to withstand. So, we must send Meng’s elites to support them.”


    “You are right.”


    Hwaseongdo’s remarks could be said to be the most standard answer.


    Nodding his head, Hwabaek Joo looked around and said.


    “I will ept the opinion of the Master of Zhou and send reinforcements to Hubei. “Anyone who has a difference of opinion, speak up now.”


    No one raised a voice of opposition.


    As soon as the conclusion was reached, Zhuge Huan opened his mouth.


    “First, let’s select the person in charge.”


    “I will go.”


    I raised my hand without dy.


    Cheonan Inspection Department is a department for internal inspection, but in an emergency situation, should such a trivial matter be considered?


    Currently, most of the main force of the Murim Alliance was deployed to the front lines in Sichuan and Hebei.


    There wasn’t much power left in the headquarters.


    As the situation was like that, Cheonan Gambu could not take a step back.


    Because it is the only department that can mobilize arge number of rising experts.


    ‘If I show a sacrificial attitude here, the status of Cheonan Gambu will fall. If war cannot be avoided, it would be better to support here first.’


    There was a happy look in Joo’s eyes as he looked at me.


    While everyone was looking away and acting the other way, they seemed to be happy that I volunteered toe forward.


    “Are you nning on moving yourself?”


    “yes. Please give me the role of generalmander.”


    If you were going to lead the group, it was better to be the head rather than the body or tail.


    This was the reason why I took action without anyone asking me to do so.


    Because I was in charge of a job that everyone else avoided, I was able to confidently aspire to authority.


    There’s one more thing.


    “I will also take the two reserve members with me. “Their force will be of great help.”


    “You’re going to take two people who aren’t Meng Dao yet?”


    “yes. It may not be easy to persuade, but I think it will be possible if the Lord Maeng promises to greatly reward the two people who join in the future.”


    He secretly asked for permission for Wu Ji-jin and Meng Gyeong to join the alliance in return.


    Taeyeon-gum, who realized the true meaning of my words, looked angry, but no one paid attention to his reaction.


    “…….”


    Joo Hwa-baek, who was thinking while wiping his beard, exchanged nces with Zhuge Huan.


    From what I could tell, it seemed like they were sharing their opinions over the phone.


    ‘The same goes for Joo Hwa-baek, who hopes that Cheonan Gambu’s power will not grow too much. ‘It won’t be an easy decision.’


    But in the end, I had no choice but to ept it.


    Cheonan Inspectorate is a department with a fixed period of activity.


    In any case, the fact that they are a group that will disappear once the war is over will lower their psychological barriers.


    ‘Shall we slowly drive in the wedge?’


    I gave some instructions to Hwaseongdo by eum-eum.


    It was time to utilize the debt owed to her in return for saving Geombong (劍鳳).


    “If the Cheonan Inspector General takes overallmand, the main team will support him.”


    “…!”


    Hwabaek Joo looked back at her with a surprised expression.


    I would never have thought that the Great Master of Jujak would say something in favor of me.


    Youngseong Dojang’s eyes frowned slightly.


    Sohyeongeom looked back and forth between Hwaseongdo and me and made a strange expression.


    Some quick-witted people would have noticed my rtionship with Hwaseong Ind.


    This is the second time she took my side at a public event.


    “Good. “I will leave the role of leading the reinforcements to the Cheonan Inspector General.”


    “thank you.”


    “I also promise to give rewards to the two prospective swordsmen. “I put my name and the status of the Murim lord on the line.”


    “Lord!”


    “Do you have something to say?”


    “…….”


    Taeyeon Geom gritted her teeth.


    Even though there were a lot of things I wanted to say, I couldn’t say them out loud.


    If you feel unfair, you can go on a mission to Hubei on my behalf.


    I don’t know if an elder who cares so much about his own body would decide to jump into a dangerous battlefield.


    Zhuge Huan changed the topic as naturally as water.


    “Next, we will decide on the specific size of the support force.”


    * * *


    The meeting did notst long.


    It was because we didn’t have time, so we decided to put all the minor issues aside.


    “I will make sure to carry out the role entrusted to me by the Lord.”


    Before leaving my seat, I turned to the head of the table and spoke in a loud voice.


    Painter Joo responded with a smile on his face.


    “I trust you.”


    After leaving Maengjubu and returning to the temporary base of Cheonangambu, I immediately summoned the members.


    When the news was announced that reinforcements would be dispatched to Hubei, the expressions of the members hardened.


    In particr, Hwang Bo-jin’s appearance was worth seeing.


    ‘Your face has be the color of dirt.’


    How frustrating must it be to be dragged into a dangerous battlefield as soon as you join the alliance.


    “…I’m a little taken aback because it’s such a sudden story. “The Demonic Cult has begun to move.”


    “On the contrary, it has been too quiet so far. Didn’t everyone predict it to some extent?”


    “…….”


    “We n to mobilize all of the main forces of Cheonan Gambu, excluding the injured. “Be prepared.”


    Those who could not recover from the wounds sustained in the previous battle, like Yeo So-ok and Changin Dojang, had to be left behind.


    If you force it, it will only be a hindrance.


    Of course, Hwang Bo-jin, who was looking at us with eager eyes, was definitely nning to take us with him.


    The present-day Kwon Ryong will definitely make sure that he achieves results worthy of his reputation.


    ‘It must be rare to find a boss who is so considerate.’


    It wouldn’t be that difficult to convince Wu Ji-jin and Meng Jing.


    There was no way Wu Ji-jin, who was a fighting fanatic, would turn down the battlefield, and Meng Gyeong was not in a position to refuse my instructions.


    ‘By now, Wu Ga-jin… must have reunited with his sister and talk to her.’


    I was curious about what kind of conversation the brother and sister, who reunited in a distant, foreignnd, were having.


    Shall we visit Woo Hwa-yeonter and ask her?


    “Whoa.”


    After sending the members away, I stayed alone in my office to gather my thoughts.


    I spent some time staring nkly at the ceiling.


    I nced down at the presence outside the door.


    “Boss. “This is Hong Seong-hyeon.”


    “Is there a problem.”


    “A guest has arrived.”


    “Please let me in.”


    The door opened and a woman wearing deep bamboo gloves stepped inside.


    Even if you couldn’t see the face, it wasn’t that difficult to figure out the other person’s identity.


    Because she and I were spherical.


    “…….”


    The woman pulled out a chair across from her and sat down, took off her bamboo robe and ced it on herp.


    A familiar face came into view.


    “Long time no see. “Jegal Soje.”


    “I’d like to meet the Chief of Cheonan Inspector General.”


    Jegalhye.


    Earth Dragon’s twin sister.


    Leader of the ck Night Army.


    It was a nice face to see after a long time.


    “What brought you all the way to Ye?”


    I had a doubt.


    What did shee to see me for?


    Heukyadae is the shadow that handles the dark affairs of Maeng.


    Since her position was a position, it was rare for her to be seen openly in front of others.


    “I came here because I had a favor to ask the manager.”


    “Please speak.”


    “I heard that you will be leading the reinforcements heading to Hubei this time.”


    “Has that story already reached Sojeo’s ears?”


    It seemed that Commander-in-Chief Zhuge Huan cared about Zhuge Hui.


    Considering that I immediately told her what happened in the conference room.


    After taking a deep breath, Zhuge Hye looked at me with a determined expression and said.


    “I want you to add me to the reinforcements.”


    “yes? Do you mean Sozer?”


    “yes.”


    “Why did youe to me separately and ask for a favor? “I just need to apply formally.”


    “I wanted to do that, but my uncle was against it…”


    “So you came to ask for a favor as an individual, not as the leader of the ck Night Army, but as an individual for Zhuge Hye?”


    “That’s right.”


    I crossed my arms and made eye contact with Zhuge Hye.


    It was obvious why she was asking me this.


    Because Hubei is the territory of the Zhuge Dynasty.


    She couldn’t help but feel worried after hearing the news of the Demonic Cult’s invasion.


    ‘What should I do with this?’