By Zephyria Gambling Den (1)
A moment of silence passed.
‘……He has a decent subordinate for his status.’
Before Seong Mu-yeon could even answer, Seong Mu-jae’s hysterical shout burst from inside the room.
“Bang Gyeom! What are you doing instead of coming in!”
“Yes, yes! I’m coming!”
Bang Gyeom bowed to Seong Mu-yeon once more, as if asking for his understanding, and hurriedly returned to the room where Seong Mu-jae was waiting.
“…….”
In the end, Seong Mu-yeon gave up on finding the rope.
With Baek Ryeo-il watching with fire in his eyes, what kind of miraculous power would he have to escape?
Moreover, the Flying Swallow Sect had strengthened security, increasing the number of guards patrolling the surroundings several times over.
Baek Ryeo-il sat cross-legged on the living room platform, glaring fiercely at the room Seong Mu-jae was in.
“……I don’t like it.”
Of course, Seong Mu-yeon never thought he would like Seong Mu-jae even a little.
“Shall we go in and sleep too?”
“……I feel bad. He looks exactly like you, yet he acts like that. It’s making me feel bad about you too.”
“Then shall we sleep on the floor?”
“No!”
Late in the evening the next day, they visited the Immortal Moon Tower.
As Seong Mu-jae stepped into the tavern, the workers preparing for business recognized him and greeted him familiarly.
“Little Elder!”
“It’s been a while.”
Seong Mu-jae nodded arrogantly in response. He seemed very pleased. One could imagine how much he had strutted around when he stayed here before.
Suran, who had been working with a dejected expression, was also startled to see Seong Mu-jae and Bang Gyeom. Seong Mu-yeon saw Suran and Bang Gyeom exchanging glances secretly.
“Young master?! You’ve returned!”
“Where’s my brother?”
Janggwi, hearing the commotion, rushed out, and Seong Mu-jae asked.
“Oh my, how have you been? We were so worried when you left without a word. Luzhu will be surprised! Come quickly. I’ll escort you.”
With Seong Mu-jae leading the way, they went up to Luzhu’s room on the top floor. Janggwi announced in front of the massive door.
“Luzhu, the Young master has arrived.”
A moment later, the door burst open.
“Brother Seong!”
“It’s been a while, brother.”
“You……. You……!”
Luzhu, who had rushed out, had an expression that was hard to tell whether he was angry or surprised. He seemed agitated and suddenly grabbed Seong Mu-jae’s arm tightly.
“Got you, you rascal!”
“Why are you doing this all of a sudden?”
“Why? Do you even know how much trouble you’ve caused me!”
He was furious. It was a natural reaction, considering he had run off with one hundred Gold Coins.
“Um, Luzhu……. Please don’t do this, let’s talk for a moment…….”
Before Seong Mu-yeon could finish speaking, Luzhu shouted.
“Guys, catch them!”
Then, warriors appeared in droves and surrounded them, blocking both sides of the narrow corridor, leaving them nowhere to go.
“Luzhu? Why are you doing this!”
Seong Mu-yeon shouted in confusion, but the warriors immediately launched their attack. He didn’t expect them to welcome him, but to attack right away?
Baek Ryeo-il drew his sword and deflected the incoming Sword Energy. At the same time, Gang Woong also drew his sword and stood blocking the opposite corridor.
“Eek!”
“Seong Mu-jae, you come over here!”
And Luzhu tried to drag Seong Mu-jae into his room.
“Brother!”
Seong Mu-yeon immediately lunged forward, hugging Seong Mu-jae’s waist and holding on.
It all happened in the blink of an eye.
“Let go of this and let’s talk, brother!”
Seong Mu-jae shouted.
“That’s right! Let’s talk, Luzhu! We’ll pay you back the money!”
Seong Mu-yeon shouted.
Luzhu kicked at Seong Mu-yeon to shake him off, with Seong Mu-jae in between, but he dodged so well that he missed every time.
“Do you think money is the problem now! Guys! Get him off!”
There were more guards inside the room. As they approached with their swords, Seong Mu-yeon inhaled sharply.
“Brother! Do something! Why are you so weak!”
“Try going without food for four days yourself, you bastard!”
Baek Ryeo-il glanced back, hearing the arguing. Gang Woong, who hadn’t been initiated for long, was no match for several warriors at once. Thanks to Bang Gyeom, who had snatched a sword and was helping to block them, they were barely holding on.
“Gang Woong!”
“Yes!”
“Lie down!”
Baek Ryeo-il shouted. At the same time, Gang Woong lay flat on the floor.
Whoosh－!
Baek Ryeo-il’s sword seemed to hum, and then he slashed horizontally, sending a crescent-shaped Sword Energy crashing into both sides of the corridor.
“Ugh!”
Bang Gyeom, who belatedly ducked, had the ends of his hair slightly cut off. The warriors scattered blood and fell backward, crashing into their comrades behind them.
A gap was created.
Baek Ryeo-il darted toward Luzhu.
“Aagh!”
In a flash, the sword flashed three times.
And…….
“…….”
The warriors guarding Luzhu’s sides collapsed powerlessly.
The next target was Luzhu’s neck.
As the gleaming blade touched him, a drop of red blood trickled down Luzhu’s neck.
“Shall we continue?”
“……Ugh.”
Luzhu sweated coldly, looking dismayed.
All the guards closest to him had fallen, and the corridor was in chaos. Meanwhile, Gang Woong and Bang Gyeom, having recovered, held their swords and kept them in check.
“Let go of this!”
Taking advantage of the gap, Seong Mu-jae broke free from Luzhu’s grasp.
“Sixth Young Master! Are you alright!”
“I’m fine!”
He rubbed his throbbing wrist and glared at Luzhu.
“What is the meaning of this! Brother, I didn’t think you were such a terrible person!”
“Are you the one to talk!”
“I’m disappointed. Ah, I came all the way here to repay the money I borrowed! And you treat me like this?”
“What?! Repay the money? How could you possibly!”
“I came to play one last round! Why else would I come here? To win big, pay back my brother’s money, and make a fortune for myself!”
“This guy still…….”
Luzhu gritted his teeth. But Baek Ryeo-il’s cold blade was still pressing coldly against his Adam’s apple.
Eventually, Seong Mu-yeon stepped forward. At his signal, Baek Ryeo-il clicked his tongue and sheathed his sword.
“I understand you’re angry, but you’ve gone too far, Luzhu. We couldn’t just take it, so please understand that we responded harshly.”
“Understand what…….”
“Ah, I said I’d pay back that measly money!”
“Shut up!”
Luzhu pressed a handkerchief to the wound on his neck. He was still agitated and seemed to be constantly glancing around, looking for an opportunity to turn the situation around.
“My brother said he would repay the one hundred Gold Coins he owes, but if you act like this, we have no choice.”
“…….”
Luzhu swallowed hard. A bead of sweat trickled down his temple, down his jaw, and onto the floor.
“Don’t worry. He said he wanted to play once before leaving, so we stopped by. I’m curious too.”
“You’re……. You’re really going to go to the gambling den……? You don’t seem like the kind of person who would like that.”
Luzhu’s eyes, which had been shaking non-stop until now, landed on Seong Mu-yeon.
“Me? Why do you think that? I’m not? I totally love it?”
“……Are you serious?”
“Of course. And I’m lucky, you know.”
As Seong Mu-yeon smiled broadly, Luzhu’s trembling subsided. He smacked his lips as if he was bitter and surprisingly admitted his mistake.
“I made a mistake. I apologize.”
He waved his hand, and the warriors who had filled the corridor retreated in an instant. Even Gang Woong and Bang Gyeom, who had been facing them with their swords, looked bewildered.
“……Then you should have said so in advance?! Anyway! If that’s the case, I’ll gladly welcome you to my gambling den.”
“Ha! That’s what I wanted to hear!”
“…….”
Luzhu and Sixth Young Master glared at each other.
A moment later, something unbelievable happened.
“Ha, haha! That’s my brother!”
“Who are you to talk! Hahahahaha!”
The two sworn brothers, who had been having an eye fight until their eyes turned red, suddenly hugged each other?
“Brother! How have you been without me? Were you bored?”
“You know that, yet you snuck away? You damn bastard!”
“Hahaha!”
“Hahahahahaha!”
……Is this right?
Seong Mu-yeon couldn’t understand the two men who had suddenly returned to being affectionate sworn brothers.
The good thing was that Baek Ryeo-il and Gang Woong, and even Bang Gyeom, had dazed expressions.