Black Corporation: Joseon - Chapter 91

Episode 91: Strangers (2)

Deeng~.

“It’s midnight.”

When the bell signaling midnight was heard from the bell tower, Lieutenant Kwon informed Hyang that it was midnight.

“I heard. “The clock over there also shows midnight.”

“You probably won’t be able to come in. There are more than one wall you have to overcome to get to the East Palace. There are more than one Naegeumwi who works there…”

When Lieutenant Kwon reported that he would not be able to come in, a low voice was heard from outside the door.

“But the owner of the East Palace is calling me, so I have to come.”

At the sound of a voice coming out of nowhere, Lieutenant Kwon and warrior Naegeumwi grabbed their swords and stood to the left and right of Hyang.

“If you are here, please come in.”

“yes.”

With a quiet answer, three men entered inside. Hyang said a word at the sight of the men clad in black from head to toe.

“Take off your mask.”

“Yes sir.”

The unmasked members of the sword world bowed deeply to Hyang.

“The lowly sword world leaders meet the crown prince.”

“Please sit comfortably on the chair there.”

“I am devastated.”

As soon as the sword world leaders sat down, Hyang got straight to the point.

“Where are the commands you command in Hanseong?”

In response to Hyang’s question, the relay leaders talked about the areas in which they exert influence.

“Soin is leading the world in the Bukchon area.”

“Soin is from Dadong….”

“Soin is from Unjong-ga….”

“Hmm…. It’s north of the east and west of the center of Hanseong. “Is there no south?”

‘To put it simply, they are gangsters who shared the yolk of Gangnam, Seoul in the 21st century.’

In response to Hyang’s question, the relay members explained the reason.

“In the south, there are no locals and there is Area 51, so there is no established system. ah! “The people who live on the backs of secret agents who target the soldiers in Area 51 and the surrounding area are people who call themselves donors and act like philanderers, but they have no choice.”

“is it. Right. “The reason I called you today is…”

Hyang went straight to the point.

The areas in which the county tried to use them were ‘inspection of officials’ and ‘preliminary detection of impure groups.’

“Don’t the officials’ temples have Saheonbu and Saganwon?”

“It does exist. But after going through several incidents, I learned something. In nine cases out of ten, once the Saxony Department or the Sagwanwon notices, the situation becomes uncontrollable. But wouldn’t you be faster than that? “I’m sure it’s not just one or two things you hear in the room.”

“Yes, of course.”

While the multi-dong relay runner was nodding his head, the Bukchon relay runner asked a question.

“I understand what you mean by ‘preliminary planning by an impure group,’ but why are you entrusting such an important responsibility to small people?”

“Aren’t you the experts in the dark parts?”

“….”

The relay members fell silent at Hyang’s words. It’s not that it wasn’t, because it was possible to hear about various things in the gibang, and it was common to use this to seize opportunities or gain wealth through threats.

“If small people take charge of the work…”

As Dadonggyeju opened his mouth, Hyang interrupted and answered right away.

“For the time being, you and your members will not be officially given rank or direct rank. No, to be honest, at least during Abamama’s reign, and even if I inherit the throne, you will hardly ever come out publicly. Because no one will know about your existence except Abama, me, and a very small number of people. Instead, if you are killed or seriously injured while working, I will take full responsibility.”

The relay racers looked serious at Hyang’s words.

‘Would you have rather not climbed over the wall?’

All three regretted climbing over the fence, but there was nothing they could do. Because looking back at the origin was only giving me a lot of psychological hunger.

“Do I need to give you an answer right away?”

“I think you’ve already given me enough time, right?”

“….”

The relay members fell silent again at Hyang’s point.

Because what Hyang said was true. There was a period of more than ten days from when I found out the identity of the incense until the full moon came. There were many smart people among the staff, so the conclusion of the conversation I had with them was almost similar to the proposal the fragrance had just made. And the answer was already there.

“I will follow your suggestion.”

“Thank you!”

When the relay members accepted the offer, Hyang relaxed, leaning back on her chair.

In a softer atmosphere than in the beginning, the Da-dong relay team made a joke to Hyang.

“But aren’t you being too careless? “What would you have done if the small people had harbored evil intentions?”

“Well, there’s an escort next to me…”

Hyang removed the two books that had been placed face down on the desk. Underneath the book were two mounted gun barrels with their locks pulled out.

“At least two of them wouldn’t have made it back alive.”

No sooner had Hyang finished speaking than Naegeumwijang’s voice was heard.

“No one would have made it back alive.”

“huh?”

Hyang and Gyeju turned their heads towards the sound and froze.

Naegeumwijang and a group of Naegeumwii were aiming at Masang Chongtong, and behind them stood King Sejong.

Sejong looked at the scent with eyes filled with life.

“Crown, you did something really interesting, didn’t you?”

“Hiccup!”

* * *

Before I knew it, Hyang’s room was filled with people. While the soldiers of Naegeumwi were glaring at the members of the sword world, holding horseback rifles ready to fire at any time, King Sejong walked to the seat of the incense.

“Please sit here.”

“… I would like to have a long talk with this father later.”

“… yes.”

With the incense stick next to him, King Sejong sat on a chair and looked at the three relay runners who were prostrating right in front of him.

“okay. “Are you the leaders of the killing order who control the night of Hanseong?”

“That’s right.”

“It is an honor to meet His Majesty the Lord in person. A thousand years! A thousand years! “A thousand years!”

“But as a person, I am not happy. Assassin… How should Gwain judge you?”

“….”

The relay racers fell silent at Sejong’s question.

They called themselves the elegant name Geomgye, but among the general public, they called them Killgye and made them tremble with fear.

Sejong, who was silently watching the relay races, opened his mouth.

“If you follow the two orders Gwain gives now, Gwain will guarantee your lives. No, it’s not official, but I will give you the honor.”

At Sejong’s words, the relay runners raised their heads and looked at Sejong.

King Sejong ordered the relay runners in a stern voice.

“There are two orders you must keep. One is to carry out with all my might the orders the crown prince just gave, and the other is to make Hanseong safe at night.”

“What should we do to make Hanseong’s night safe?”

“Because it is a city where many people live together, it is impossible for there to be no crime. However, crimes that harm people’s lives, especially crimes that harm the homes and lives of innocent people in order to steal property, like the last great fire, cannot be forgiven! So, stop it from happening! That is the second commandment for you to carry out.”

“Are you giving me an order to go ahead and report it to the provincial government?”

“It will be your choice. If you can afford it, you can report it to the government office. If not, it is okay to report it first and then later. step! “If it turns out to be false, the crime will never be light!”

At King Sejong’s command, the relay runners remained silent and lost in thought.

“I accept Your Majesty’s command.”

The first decision to be made was Dadong’s relay.

“I follow your orders!”

“I follow your orders!”

As Dadong’s relay team made their decision, the other two relay team members followed suit and accepted Sejong’s order.

“good night. In that case, let the order be implemented immediately starting tomorrow. And… I will soon select the person who is tasked with communicating with Gwain and let you know.”

“I follow your orders!”

“Then let’s go back! And keep today’s events secret until you die!”

“I follow your orders!”

The members of the royal family who responded to King Sejong’s command bowed deeply and politely stepped back and left the incense room.

As Hyang watched that scene, he felt something familiar.

‘Is this the Joseon Hanseong version of Las Vegas?’

* * *

Las Vegas has been a place where the influence of the mafia has been strong since its inception.

Funnily enough, the method taken by the mafia to attract tourists to Las Vegas was ‘strengthening security.’

These drug dealers, who were fraudulent gamblers or engaged in prostitution in unlicensed areas, disappeared into the sand of the nearby desert by the mafia without even a rat or a bird knowing.

* * *

“Follow them and find out where they came from.”

“insect!”

At the command of the Naegeumwiwi, the Naegeumwi soldiers followed the relays and left the room.

The faces of the Naegeumwi members following the relay racers were serious.

After Hyang’s pilgrimage to Gibang, Naegeumwijang was paying more attention to the nightly security of the palace. In that situation, it was breached today.

If the cause of today’s breach was not a weakness that no one was aware of but a simple human error, it was certain that there would be an outcry starting tomorrow.

* * *

Meanwhile, only King Sejong, Naegeumwijang, Lieutenant Kwon, and one other warrior were present in Hyang’s room.

“Are you the kind of guy who carries around four or five extras for his life? “Did you do this just trusting in those two guns?”

Hyang responded to Sejong’s words with a smile.

“Is that really true?”

“Can you laugh at this situation?”

Hyang realized that King Sejong’s mood was unusual and hurriedly took off the Ikseongwan he was wearing and held it out.

“I was making my own preparations.”

King Sejong accepted the fragrant Ikseonggwan and found it surprisingly heavy, so he turned it over and looked inside.

The inside of Ikseongwan was surrounded by iron plates.

“Even if the head is like that…”

At Sejong’s words, Hyang hurriedly removed the pus from the gongryongpo. Inside the dragon robe, plate armor protected the chest, and the plate armor, which was slightly larger than the rest, protected the neck instead of the guard.

“It’s really nice that Gonyongpo has ample arms.”

“Whoa~.”

Sejong, who was listening to the explanation of the scent, let out a long sigh and opened his mouth.

“Choose. “100 days of document organizing and being caned right now.”

“Should I tell you to bring the stone?”

“Haa~.”

Sejong sighed at Hyang’s words and pointed to the desk with his finger.

* * *

“… This is your father’s first and last warning to you. I understand the importance of what you want to do, and I also understand that it must be kept secret. But I will not forgive you for hiding it from your father. “If I get caught again, I’ll have you organize all of Hojo and Ijo’s documents!”

“yep! “I will definitely report this to Abama!”

In response to Sejong’s warning, Hyang forgot the pain in her calf and stood up straight to answer. As the person who created the document organizer, he was well aware of its notoriety.

“Then go to bed.”

“I am devastated.”

Naegeumwijang, who followed Sejong out of the East Palace, asked Sejong a question.

“I ask you, Your Majesty, how did you accept the fallen angels of the world of death?”

“He said Admiral Lee Ijay. “If it’s a killing system, it might be useful.”

“Are you capable?”

“Seeing as how he broke through Naegeumwi, doesn’t that mean he has a certain level of skill?”

“We will further train our members. “Pateuk!”

Naegeumwijang gritted his teeth at King Sejong’s words. Today’s incident was a disgrace to my family.

“And then it gets so bad.”

“I am devastated.”

“Really, make sure that what happened today doesn’t spread outside.”

“Sufficiently trustworthy subordinates are coming.”

“Thank goodness.”

Sejong, who was walking while listening to Naegeumwijang’s answer, suddenly brightened his eyes.

“Hmm… I just thought of something good to test the killing world’s abilities.”

* * *

Five days later, at the origin of Dadong Gyeju’s stay, Lieutenant Kwon – who was promoted from Maenggeon Lieutenant, an 8th grade Jeong position, to Lieutenant Sungeui, a regular 8th grade official – came into office.

“I came to meet Gyeju.”

“How can I tell you who you are?”

“Tell them I’m from Unjong Street.”

“yes.”

After a while, Da-dong Gye-ju showed up saying he was looking for him, looked at Lieutenant Kwon’s face, paused for a moment, then came over and bowed.

“It’s been a while since I saw you then.”

“Thank you for remembering. I will probably come mainly. “If it’s not me, I’ll say I’m from ‘Bukak’.”

“It’s Bukak… I understand. “What brings you here today?”

“The first thing is to teach you this secret language, and secondly, the elder wants to see it.”

“What if you are elderly?”

Kwon silently raised his right index finger upward.

“ah! When will it come?”

“Midnight three days later. And I will leave the northern door of the palace open, so please come there. If you climb over the wall like last time, the members of the National Guard will welcome you very warmly. “Because of what you did last time, the internal affairs committee took a closer look.”

“… All right.”

“Then I guess I’ll go.”

“Have a drink and then go.”

“From now on, I will get tired of coming and going to Gibang, but before that, I need to be indebted to my wife.”

Da-dong Gye-ju smiled and accepted Lieutenant Kwon’s words.

“ha ha ha! “Next time you come, I’ll prepare some medicinal liquor to help your energy!”

“Please!”

* * *

Midnight three days later.

Those who entered through the northern gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace met King Sejong at Gangnyeongjeon.

“Did you call me?”

“okay. “You guys have work to do.”

“What’s going on?”

“It’s related to the crown prince. “You are well aware that the ban on marriage has been issued, right?”

“Yes, Your Highness.”

“The crown prince’s recklessness presented him with a truly unpleasant task.”

“yes?”

King Sejong explained to the relay leaders the standards that Hyang wanted for the Crown Princess.

“… So we set up a marriage guide and are looking for suitable wives, but it is not easy. So, you guys, take a look.”

“… yes.”

“This is also a test of your abilities. “The person who delivers the best results as quickly as possible will be guaranteed a higher position.”

The relay runners responded to Sejong’s words with puzzled expressions.

“I will do my best!”