Chapter 024 : Lucky Charm
I stared at the Ice Wolf Squad Captain, Seol Jin-ho.
Seol Jin-ho looked similar in martial prowess to Baek Mu-yong, who was the Second Squad Leader of the Ice Wolf Squad, to be called a Captain.
“Baek Mu-yong. You go too.”
“Yes?”
“There is no need for three people to be here. Go quickly and find your family and bring them.”
Although I sent Tae Un-seo and Wi Ji-yeong, chasing a Snow Wolf would be a bit more of Baek Mu-yong's specialty.
“You must not kill him.”
Baek Mu-yong seemed to be worried about Seol Jin-ho, not me.
At that appearance, Seol Jin-ho looked back at Baek Mu-yong as if it was absurd.
Baek Mu-yong started running without looking back.
“Everyone is gone.”
“Is that so?”
Eun Bin slowly retreated back.
Since he had already suffered from my flames once, Eun Bin knew too well.
Flare-
The Hyeokryeon Yeom whose flames soared was scary.
“I will make you pay dearly for touching your family.”
Flame Butterfly.
At the appearance of fluttering butterflies flying in, Seol Jin-ho flinched.
Tak.
Flare!
At the appearance of butterflies wrapped in flames that burn everything they touch, Seol Jin-ho swung his sword.
However.
“Kugh.”
Seol Jin-ho had never unfolded a sword that cuts flames.
“Ice Wolf Sword - First Form.”
Snow Wolf Roar.
Roar!
A roar was heard from behind.
“Great Snow Wolf, swallow him!”
Seol Jin-ho’s Snow Wolf, which I thought would be moving to chase Baek Mu-yong’s Snow Wolf.
A massive Snow Wolf was rushing at me while roaring.
Clang clang clang!
The Snow Wolf’s teeth began to bite the sword.
“I didn't intend to beat up even a wolf.”
“Then I will handle this side.”
Eun Bin intruded into the battle.
Rather than being worried about me.
It seemed he intended to create a situation where I and Seol Jin-ho could fight one-on-one entirely.
“What to do? The Vice Captain says he will deal with your Snow Wolf instead.”
“Tch.”
Seol Jin-ho smacked his lips as if it was regrettable and raised his sword.
In a situation where he knows my specialty is flames, Seol Jin-ho seemed to think he could sufficiently achieve victory in this duel if he just dodged the flames.
-Kukuku, it seems there are still many who do not know.
Seeing Seol Jin-ho’s starting stance, the Sword Venerable laughed in vain.
-It seems so, tsk tsk.
The Demon Queen also clicked her tongue.
Why?
‘Because there would be no one who thinks I learned the Snow Wind Sword Technique, which is practically the origin of the Ice Palace’s martial arts.’
The name of the sword Seol Jin-ho took the starting stance for is Ice Wolf Sword.
And Ice Wolf Sword was a martial art derived from the Snow Wind Sword Technique.
Naturally.
‘If he takes that starting stance, I can roughly guess, if not know all, what technique will be manifested, that is what I mean.’
In other words, a situation where I recognize the technique of Seol Jin-ho will unfold just by looking at the starting stance.
Knowing beforehand what technique the opponent will unfold means.
‘It means I am in an incredibly advantageous situation.’
Flare-
My sword began to burn again.
“Stop with the trickery!”
Ta-dat-
Sword qi soared from the sword of Seol Jin-ho who rushed in.
“Even without being with an Ice Wolf, I am sufficiently strong!”
Who said the martial artists of the North Sea Ice Palace are fools who only believe in strength ignorantly.
Seeing the Young Palace Head Seol Ye-rin or the Palace Head Seol Baek-ho, I had never thought that even once.
Seeing Seol Jin-ho, I felt like I knew why.
“Fire Art Sword, Flame Wind-”
The moment the wind of flames covered Seol Jin-ho.
‘It is a sword derived from the Snow Wind’s fifth technique, Snow Wind Consecutive Dance.’
“Ice Wolf Sword - Fifth Form.”
Ice Wolf Consecutive Dance.
I knew it would be like that.
I recognized it immediately because he was taking a starting stance similar to the Snow Wind Sword Fifth Form, Snow Wind Consecutive Dance.
Therefore.
“What?”
I unfolded a sword form tailored to the countermeasure.
“Consecutive Dance.”
Boom boom boom boom!
As all sword forms were countered, Seol Jin-ho spewed blood from his whole body.
Kyaoook!
Upon discovering Seol Jin-ho spewing blood.
The Snow Wolf that was dealing with Eun Bin rushed towards me.
“…Did you kill him?”
“No way.”
The story that the Small Snow Squad Captain killed the Ice Wolf Squad Captain spreading in the Ice Palace is not good for the current situation.
“This much is sufficient for now.”
Looking at the Great Snow Wolf that stepped forward to protect the fallen Seol Jin-ho, I asked.
“If you tell me where Baek Mu-yong’s Snow Wolf is, I will spare your master.”
Growl-
As if understanding my words, the Great Snow Wolf put Seol Jin-ho on its back and began to move.
Since blood continued to flow, I didn't forget to stop the bleeding through acupoint sealing.
Moving along Seol Jin-ho’s Snow Wolf like that,
“Huff huff.”
We could discover the bloodied Baek Mu-yong and the Snow Wolf on the mountain ridge.
Baek Mu-yong looked exhausted as if he had been in a fierce battle.
-Grrr.
“That guy must be Baek Mu-yong’s Snow Wolf.”
A pure white wolf revealing its teeth in front of Baek Mu-yong.
It seemed to be the Snow Wolf that had been with Baek Mu-yong.
In front of the Snow Wolf, other fallen Snow Wolves and men in black were confronting them.
It seems Baek Mu-yong’s Snow Wolf is stronger than other Snow Wolves.
“……Captain?”
“You confess yourself that you are an Ice Wolf Squad member.”
Those who discovered the Great Snow Wolf carrying Seol Jin-ho called Seol Jin-ho without realizing it.
Thinking that the martial artists of the North Sea are indeed stupid, I examined the Snow Wolf.
“I am Small Snow Squad Captain, Hyeokryeon Yeom. If you want to save Seol Jin-ho, it would be better to retreat now.”
I aimed my sword towards Seol Jin-ho who was carried on the Great Snow Wolf’s back.
“What will you do?”
The men in black seemed to ponder for a moment, then threw off their masks and prostrated themselves.
“We apologize. Please spare the Captain at least.”
They made a very good choice.
If they had rushed in to save Seol Jin-ho, I intended to kill them.
“Since it would have ended up like this anyway.”
Seeing Baek Mu-yong and the Snow Wolf relying on each other, I spoke to the prostrated men in black.
“Stand up.”
Since they were guys who tried to kill Baek Mu-yong at first, I intended to light a fire like I did to Eun Bin.
But I soon remembered the fact that subordinates only move as instructed.
‘The mages the Magic Tower Master used also had no sin.’
They just moved as ordered.
-Kukuku, well done. Sometimes you must know how to bestow mercy.
-What are you saying, Master? You have to teach guys like that a lesson!
Listening to the conversation of the Sword Venerable and Demon Queen, I signaled to the Great Snow Wolf with my eyes.
“Take him.”
-Grrr.
The Great Snow Wolf began to move, taking Seol Jin-ho.
The Ice Wolf Squad also glanced at me and started to move.
Looking at the receding Ice Wolf Squad, I turned back.
“Is this friend the Snow Wolf that has been with you during the Ice Wolf Squad days?”
“Yes, he is called White Night.”
“It is a name that suits well.”
“Thank you.”
“Ahhh, Young Master! You should have asked if his body is okay first!”
Wi Ji-yeong, whom I sent with Tae Un-seo to find Baek Mu-yong’s Snow Wolf, seemed to have arrived later than us.
Wi Ji-yeong, who ran hurriedly, began to examine Baek Mu-yong’s whole body.
The appearance of treating wounds was very natural.
‘Indeed, when I came back beaten up every day, Ji-yeong treated me.’
The days I lived like a scoundrel.
There were days I lived with wounds.
From then on, Wi Ji-yeong had treated me.
“I will boil a soup that can warm the body.”
Seeing Tae Un-seo taking out cooking tools, I made a serious expression.
“Let’s treat quickly and go back. It is a situation where there is a lot to do anyway.”
“I apologize.”
I shook my head.
“It is a matter of a Small Snow Squad member, naturally we should do it. Isn't that right, Vice Captain?”
“I will acknowledge this case.”
Eun Bin also seemed to relax his expressionless face while looking at the Snow Wolf, White Night, and licking Baek Mu-yong.
I, who was watching the appearance of such Small Snow Squad members, stopped moving.
Zing- Zing-
Because Extreme Yin Qi was surging from somewhere.
“This is…….”
It is an energy I felt not long ago.
As I turned my head to find the source.
-Ah, you noticed now?
I saw the Demon Queen digging the ground at a slightly distant place.
‘Surely…….’
-Uh, coincidentally, it seems this is that place.
-Kukuku, seeing that the Extreme Yin Qi from two hundred years ago still remains, the probability is high that what the disciple guy stashed away remains.
I approached the source of the energy.
***
Cold Snow Demon Queen, Jang So-ryeong, reminisced about the past.
Two hundred years ago.
Cold Snow Demon Queen Jang So-ryeong was actually not on the direct line of the Ice Palace.
It was just that her master, Baek Un-han, was treated close to the Young Palace Head of the Ice Palace thanks to being revered as the Martial God of the North Sea of that time.
Since the situation was like this, naturally there were many who approached the Demon Queen.
Naturally, bribes accompanied them.
Usually, one would tend not to accept such bribes considering the master's honor.
The Demon Queen, Jang So-ryeong, received and took all bribes that were bribes.
Of course, if this fact entered Baek Un-han’s ears, it was obvious she would be scolded, so she had to hide the received bribes.
Deciding to bury them in a place neither near nor far.
-I buried them here and laid a formation.
‘Were you knowledgeable in formations too?’
-Not just anyone can become a Martial God.
“Third Young Master, is something here?”
As I was only looking into the ground, Wi Ji-yeong approached.
Looking at the approaching Wi Ji-yeong, I looked behind.
“You guys should go back first.”
“Yes?”
“I think I have a place to stop by for a moment.”
At my words that there is a place to stop by, Wi Ji-yeong turned her head sharply.
“Come now, Vice Captain, Warrior Baek! Chef Tae! Let’s go back!”
“……? What about the Captain?”
“He says he is busy!”
Watching Wi Ji-yeong quick-wittedly taking the Small Snow Squad members and returning, I checked the hole Jang So-ryeong dug.
It was to the extent that it was unbelievable that no one noticed for two hundred years.
“Is this really the right place?”
-Kukuku, it seems you lived only being deceived.
-Come out.
Wooong-
As Jang So-ryeong injected Extreme Yin Qi.
The formation began to open.
It was not a general hole.
Whoosh!
“It is not as deep as I thought?”
Inside the hole was full of black jars.
I thought dust would have piled up enormously, but perhaps because it was buried in the severe cold of the North Sea, it was just frozen hard.
It didn't seem particularly damaged.
“Can I have this?”
The energy of gold felt from inside.
Jang So-ryeong’s legacy seemed likely to be used very usefully later.
-Since I became a body like this, I have no place to use it, and can you make just one promise instead?
“Please speak.”
I listened to the story of the Cold Snow Demon Queen, Jang So-ryeong.
“…You mean find your descendants?”
Nod nod.
-I have no intention to argue about my death. However, if descendants carrying my blood are alive, I want to meet them by all means.
“I will try my best.”
It is a request of the Martial Gods who are of great help to me.
I wanted to grant it, and I also became curious about the Martial God’s descendants.
-Thank you.
“Then I will use this well.”
I took out one jar inside the hole and opened it.
Flash!
An immense golden flash paralyzed my eyes.
***
Knock knock knock.
“General Manager.”
North Sea Ice Palace, General Manager’s Office.
Someone knocked on the door of the General Manager, Seol Su-hyeok, who was suffering from headaches due to the Ice Palace’s financial problems.
“Who is it?”
“I am called Baek Mu-yong of the Small Snow Squad.”
“Squad Leader Baek? Come in.”
While Seol Su-hyeok was having doubts at Baek Mu-yong’s sudden visit.
Baek Mu-yong entered the General Manager’s Office.
“What is the matter?”
“Receiving the Captain’s order, I came to deliver this to the General Manager.”
Baek Mu-yong put down the jar he was holding in front of Seol Su-hyeok.
“This is?”
“Captain Hyeokryeon Yeom said that with this, we will be able to endure for about this year.”
“What does that…….”
Seol Su-hyeok opened the lid of the jar Baek Mu-yong put down.
“Hahahaha.”
It felt like the old indigestion that was piled up until just now was washed away.
“Then, I will take my leave.”
“Thank you, please convey that I am definitely thankful!”
“Yes, General Manager.”
To Baek Mu-yong’s ears who came out of the General Manager’s Office.
“Lucky charm, a lucky charm has rolled in by the vine!!”
The laughter of General Manager Seol Su-hyeok burst out piercing the door.
Baek Mu-yong had lived in the Ice Palace for decades, but it was the first time seeing Seol Su-hyeok liking something like that.
Indeed.
‘It is the first for me too.’
That he sincerely wanted to follow someone’s order.
Hyeokryeon Yeom was melting the frozen North Sea.