I Became a Renowned Family’s Sword Prodigy - Chapter 76
Episode 76 Another way (4)
“I meet the head of the family.”
As soon as Baek Woo-jin entered Gajujeon, he bowed his head and knelt.
Unlike usual, Baek Cheon-hwa said nothing and was looking down at Baek Woo-jin.
-The atmosphere is different.
‘Before, I was calling you to praise you, but now I’m calling you to criticize your mistakes.
-To be honest, I don’t know what you did wrong. It’s natural for a guild to save guild members who are in danger.
‘okay. It’s natural. But this place called Baekga is a place that doesn’t do the obvious.’
Baek Woo-jin did not waver at all even under Baek Cheon-hwa’s gaze and pressure.
“Get up.”
“yes.”
Baek Woo-jin raised his head at Baek Cheon-hwa’s words.
-It’s a sight to behold.
‘An order to give up prosecutors from the Public Prosecution Service. My father must have got off himself.’
Previously, when Baek Cheon-hwa saw Baek Woo-jin, there was a hint of strangeness in his coolness.
But now, there was only coldness in Baek Chun-hwa’s eyes.
“Why did you go?”
As soon as Baek Woo-jin heard Baek Cheon-hwa’s voice, he felt as if he had entered an ice cave.
My stomach felt cold and goosebumps appeared all over my body.
‘Ugh….’
It wasn’t just the atmosphere that changed.
A gigantic wave of energy, the likes of which he had never experienced before, surged from Baek Tianhwa’s entire body.
It was difficult to even lift a finger.
-Your father is a monster after all.
‘What has been shown so far is only the tip of the iceberg.’
The force radiating from Baek Cheon-hwa’s body was heavier and sharper than before.
It was only now that I realized how much he cared for me.
“Speak.”
Every time Baek Tian-hwa opened his mouth, his momentum became stronger.
Now I couldn’t even breathe properly.
“Ugh….”
Baek Woo-jin gritted his teeth and used his Aurors with all his might, spreading his momentum.
It’s not just about creating momentum.
He was trying to push away by inserting his own momentum into the gap of Baek Cheon-hwa’s momentum.
“hmm.”
Baek Cheon-hwa’s eyes caught Lee Chae’s attention.
I put pressure on Baek Woo-jin that his skills couldn’t withstand, but he was actually breaking his momentum.
If it weren’t for this situation, I would have wanted to praise him.
“I went because I had to go.”
Baek Woo-jin explained the reason carefully, word by word.
“You had to go?”
“That’s right.”
“Didn’t you hear that the Public Prosecution Department gave up on rescuing the prosecutors?”
“I heard.”
Baek Cheon-hwa’s head slightly tilted at Baek Woo-jin’s words.
I knew he was going to lie, but he was telling the truth.
“Then you must have known that the order came from me?”
“yes. “I knew it.”
“Why did you act against my orders?”
Baek Cheon-hwa’s eyes were filled with anger like a roar.
The first and second children follow their own decisions without saying anything.
If Baek Woo-jin is being arrogant just because he’s been nice to me lately, I won’t just ignore it.
‘If you give the weak reason of saving prosecutors who should be used as tools, I can’t let you go.’
If Baek Woo-jin’s answer was not acceptable, he was planning to take disciplinary action.
“I did not do anything against the head of the family’s orders. “I was just trying to follow the matriarch’s orders.”
“what?”
Baek Tianhwa frowned.
I couldn’t understand what Baek Woo-jin was saying now that he was trying to follow his orders.
“When did I give the order to rescue them?”
“The head of the family spoke clearly to me, not to us. “Use everything you can to build your reputation and gain power.”
“hmm!”
Baek Woo-jin’s answer brought Baek Cheon-hwa’s memories back to a while ago.
What he said was what he said when he gathered all his immediate descendants and made them compete for succession.
“By saving prosecutors, I will gain great reputation and a good image both inside and outside the family. “Going into a place where your life is at risk and saving the family’s prosecutors is a big deal that can’t be compared to anything you’ve done so far.”
Baek Tianhwa nodded.
Although I was angry at Baek Woo-jin, what he did was not easy.
Baek Woo-jin’s name will surely ring in many places.
“Furthermore, a lead examination meeting will be held soon to determine the affiliations of the prosecutors in the inspection office.”
Baek Cheon-hwa’s eyes flashed at Baek Woo-jin’s words.
I realized what he was trying to say.
“I am the youngest, and I only have one escort and one young prosecutor. “You won’t be chosen by many at the Swordsman Association because you have no close relationships with the swordsmen of the Swordsman and there are no proper instructors.”
“Well, then…”
“Today’s rescue must have made the prosecutors at the Jegeomgak lean towards me. “I think quite a few prosecutors at the lead examination committee will choose me.”
“Did you think about it from the beginning? “Do you know that you will get these benefits?”
“That’s right. “I thought the head of the family would understand if he listened to my explanation.”
“Khahahaha!”
Baek Cheon-hwa clapped his hands and burst into laughter.
Baek Woo-jin’s answer was more satisfying than any answer he expected.
“Really, you…”
The coolness disappeared from Baek Chun-hwa’s eyes and satisfaction appeared.
He dissipated all the momentum he had developed while putting pressure on Baek Woo-jin.
“Haa….” As
Baek Cheon-hwa’s momentum loosened, a sigh of relief came out of Baek Woo-jin’s mouth.
-You are also a really disgusting person. When on earth did you prepare lines like that?
‘I kept thinking about it.’
Even if the rescue went well, I expected to be called to my father.
So I kept thinking of ways to persuade him.
-The ice melted in your father’s eyes. amazing. amazing.
‘okay. Fortunately, I think it worked.’
Even though everything was pushed back without warning, it seemed like things were going well. I was really fortunate.
“You must have considered it lucky that the Jegeomgak children came to visit you.”
“That’s right. “They said they also went to Seon-ah, and they were delighted that she didn’t accept their request.”
The corners of Baek Cheon-hwa’s mouth rose even more at Baek Woo-jin’s words.
He looked like he was enjoying his son’s antics.
-Here again, you bring up Baek Seon-ah and compare her….
‘Because my father is a person who likes comparisons.’
In Baek Cheon-hwa’s mind, Baek Sun-ah will be remembered as the daughter who missed an opportunity, and Baek Woo-jin will be remembered as the son who created opportunities even in times of crisis.
“It’s great that you understood your situation and made the best choice.”
“thank you.”
“However, it is true that you have followed my orders, but you have also disobeyed them.”
Baek Cheon-hwa smiled a mischievous smile that was completely different from the first time.
“So, give me a small punishment.”
“If you say it’s punishment….”
“I’ll send someone to you soon so you can help him with his work.”
“All right.”
Baek Woo-jin immediately nodded.
Looking at Baek Cheon-hwa’s expression, it seemed like it had a different meaning than a real punishment.
“Go back.”
Baek Woo-jin bowed his head deeply and then entered the family battle.
Baek Cheon-hwa was smiling until he closed the door and left.
“Phew….”
Baek Woo-jin sighed.
‘I’m glad it worked.’
-How can that not work? The country would also have passed.
The darkness looked at Baek Woo-jin and twisted the blade this way and that.
Baek Woo-jin had a truly outstanding ability to get out of dangerous situations.
I almost wanted to learn.
-However, it seems like your father views the guild members as swords rather than people.
‘That’s why I’m saying I’m going to change this family.’
-I don’t know why your family belongs to the four major guilds.
‘First of all, because my father is strong. In Korea, the only thing comparable to my father is Daeyeonmunju.’
Baek Cheon-hwa is a person who is ranked among the strongest in the four major guilds, or even in the world.
There are countless swordsmen who knock on the Baek family door, attracted by his strength.
‘And we will provide compensation for the growth and mission of the prosecutors.’
Baekga is clearly responsible for the growth of talented prosecutors.
As your level rises, you receive support for better swordsmanship and training techniques, and rewards for successful missions are generously paid compared to other guilds.
It had the biggest disadvantage of not seeing people as people, but what was given was nothing compared to other guilds.
“young master!”
“Are you okay?”
When Baek Woo-jin went to the front of Gajujeon, about 30 prosecutors from Jegeomgak were waiting for him.
“Why are you guys here? “I would have told you to go and rest.”
“You were taken to Gajujeon. How can we take it easy?”
“you’re right. You must have been punished, but we can do it somehow…”
“What can you do? “I will take care of my work, so go and rest.”
Baek Woo-jin waved his hand as if telling him to go quickly.
At Baek Woo-jin’s words, the prosecutors felt their noses wrinkle again.
They were touched by his concern for them even after being called by the head of the family.
“young master!”
Hong Nam-gi came forward.
“You said that when you saved us. “He was a guild member, so of course I had to save him.”
“It did.”
Baek Woo-jin nodded.
“It’s the same for us. “Because you are a member of the same guild as us, I am worried and would like to help you.”
“you’re right. Aren’t we members of the same guild? If you have a problem, I want to help!”
Kim Woo-hyuk, who was behind Hong Nam-gi, came forward.
“No matter what happens, I will help you, Master!”
Kim Seong-cheol, who first asked Baek Woo-jin for help, also shouted loudly.
“….”
Baek Woo-jin made eye contact with the prosecutors who were looking at him with a flushed expression.
A superior person helps a subordinate person and a subordinate person helps a superior person.
This was the meaning of the guild he pursued.
“You’re right.”
Baek Woo-jin chuckled as he looked at the prosecutors looking at him.
“If you have a favor to ask, please do not hesitate. So, let your body recover until then.”
“All right!”
The swordsmen of the Jegeomgak responded loudly even though the Gaju battle was just around the corner.
Baek Woo-jin left them with a proud smile.
“hey.”
Hong Nam-gi called out to Kim Woo-hyuk, who couldn’t take his eyes off Baek Woo-jin’s back.
“I heard you won’t even urinate in the direction of Baekga.”
“okay. “How can you urinate in the direction of Baekga where such a great person lives?”
“Ugh. “Dirty bastard.”
“ha ha ha!”
Everyone smiled at the conversation between the two friends.
“decided.”
“what?”
“I will follow him for the rest of my life. Even if you leave Baekga, I will follow you.”
“Hmm…”
The prosecutors didn’t say anything at Kim Woo-hyuk’s words, but their thoughts were all the same.
I thought that Baek Woo-jin was someone who I would follow for the rest of my life and not regret.
* * *
-It seems like those guys from earlier have completely fallen in love with you.
“Actually, that’s not what I was hoping for.”
Contrary to what I said to my father, I was not thinking about the future and trying to save the prosecutors.
The guild moved with the most basic principle in mind: to take care of the lives of guild members.
-Did you say lead examination? Prosecutors decide their affiliation?
“okay. “It is an event where swordsmen from the Jegeomgak can show off their skills and join the ranks or military organizations of their choice.”
-Isn’t everyone flocking to you?
“That would be fun. “It seemed like Baek Seon-ah, one of the white tigers, was coming in and out of Jegeomgak diligently.”
Baek Woo-jin smiled.
The prosecutors at Jegeomgak first asked Baek Seon-ah for help, but they were refused.
She must be having great regrets now.
-Get people and eat legendaries. I really do everything I want to do.
“It’s legendary, but…”
Baek Woo-jin brought up the information window of the white bracelet he was wearing on his left arm.
[Circon’s Holy Spirit Bracelet]
This is a bracelet made from the feathers of the angel Circon. It contains the holy power of Circon, who was better than anyone else but hated evil.
Grade: Legendary
Wearable conditions: Good tendency.
When attacking Malicious species, attack power increases by 200%.
Defense against demonic energy increases by 200%.
Resistance to mental control of the Malicious Fragrance species increases by 200%.
Recovery speed increased by 300%.
Mental strength +25.
-The options themselves are enormous, but the problem is that they are special for demons.
“The only evil inclinations are demons?”
-Although it is a small minority, there are monsters that use demonic energy with a malicious scent. Like the gargoyle you caught before.
“okay. “The gargoyles had a malignant scent.”
-It’s a shame. There won’t be much space to use it.
“No, there will be a lot of places to use it.”
This bracelet will be of great help as more demons appear in the future.
Rather than simply increasing the value, your attack power and defense power double, so you can maximize the bracelet’s effectiveness as you become stronger.
Ding!
As Baek Woo-jin smiled while looking at the bracelet, a clear notification sound hit his ears.
[The reward for the quest < The Road We Walk Together > has been calculated.]
[1,100 reward points will be paid.]
[Countless people have been touched and amazed.]
[An additional 1,600 points will be awarded.]
[Je . Intimacy with Geomggak’s swordsmen has increased significantly.]
“Huh?”
-1,600?
Baek Woo-jin and Darkness looked at the hologram window in astonishment.
I thought there would be additional rewards, but I never thought I would receive much more points than the original rewards.
-What is this again?…
“Is it her?”