Dokmaeuiseon - Chapter 53

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Chapter 53

 

 

The new problem was simple.

With more people around, someone was needed to manage them. In other words, leaders were needed to command the growing numbers.

 

‘We need people to manage people we hired because we needed people… What kind of wordplay is this? But it’s reality.’

 

Before he knew it, it had become an organization.

Managing people within this organization was quite a serious matter.

Just recently, he had given Song In a position to manage the increased number of Martial Artists.

It was a position called Room Guard.

Meaning a Martial Artist who protects the Medical Clinic.

 

‘Only after appointing him did managing the Martial Artists become much easier.’

 

Just as Escort Leaders manage Escorts, he properly took command of the Martial Artists protecting the Medical Clinic.

This also included those working at the Medical Clinic who weren’t Martial Artists.

There was still only one Physician.

But there were many hired for nursing care and to handle the increased miscellaneous tasks.

 

‘Someone to manage the Medical Clinic is also needed.’

 

A Medical Clinic manager.

In other words, a manager-level position was needed.

He had been pondering how to find such a person.

The position of manager was difficult to fill unless it was someone trustworthy.

 

‘Requesting from Hao Gate or the Escort Agency won’t work either.’

 

Ability wasn’t the issue.

The problem was whether the person they recommended would truly be trustworthy.

This is why even old Family Clans work with manager families for long periods.

Managing people was no easy task.

 

‘Personnel is everything…’

 

He was wondering what to do about this.

 

‘Ah, there was someone right here?’

 

Fortunately, the answer was right beside him.

Jung Myeong immediately went to find that perfect answer.

 

“Please, I ask you to take the manager position.”

“You want me to become a manager? Hmm. I wonder if I could do it well…”

“You just need to continue doing what you’re already doing. Only your title will be elevated. Of course, I’ll provide treatment befitting that position.”

“Oh my. I’ve already received plenty.”

 

The surprised protagonist was Old Man Jang.

He was the protagonist right beside him.

 

‘Though he hasn’t learned formal studies, he’s already proven his outstanding management abilities.’

 

With the thought that he could fill in any shortcomings himself.

Jung Myeong seriously offered the manager position.

 

“Setting aside what I receive, would it be proper for an old man like me to take such a precious position?”

“Oh my. Since it’s a precious position, you should take it even more. How many people as precious as you are there in this Medical Clinic? You absolutely must take it.”

“Still…”

“What could be improper about you, Elder? And if your position is elevated, won’t others treat you with even more respect?”

“Ahem. If you put it that way…”

“I beg of you.”

“Then I’ll gratefully accept.”

“Yes, Elder. No, Manager.”

“Haha. Manager, you say. That’s good. Very good.”

 

Fortunately, the persuasion didn’t take long.

Not out of desire for position, but with the heart to properly help Jung Myeong.

Old Man Jang accepted the manager position.

 

‘What a relief.’

 

Old Man Jang, who had been overseeing the Medical Clinic, officially became the manager.

Though he had to show modesty until now.

He had long since demonstrated abilities befitting a manager.

He knew how to manage the various people below him, and how to regulate the Herb Gatherers from outside so they couldn’t cause trouble.

 

‘He has unexpected talent in this area.’

 

The officially established manager position.

They even held a small feast for him.

It was a measure to properly announce that the Medical Clinic had a manager, and to establish the authority of Old Man Jang, no, Manager Jang.

And some time later.

Manager Jang began demonstrating his skills as soon as he took the position.

 

“If you have any difficulties handling numbers or if other tasks are challenging, Brother Gal will help you.”

“You mean Gal Jin-beop-ga, sir?”

“Yes.”

“Shouldn’t you gradually give that person a position too? Something like a protector…”

“Wouldn’t calling him a protector be a bit much for this small Medical Clinic?”

“Oh my, a small Medical Clinic? And didn’t Song In like it when you made him Room Guard? We can’t keep calling him Brother Gal forever.”

“Hmm… Then we should establish something.”

“What position would be good?”

“Since we already have a Room Guard, how about calling him Seated Master?”

“Seated Master! That’s perfect.”

 

The title ‘Seated’ often given to guests.

Combined with ‘Master’.

Protector would be too high a position.

It’s a suitable position for someone who would be difficult to place below Song In.

 

“I should let him know first. We’ll need to wait a bit before making the formal announcement.”

“He’ll be very pleased just to be given the position!”

“Do you think so?”

“Of course!”

 

It could be called organizing positions.

As the Medical Clinic had grown, the positions within it needed to be organized accordingly.

Manager Jang didn’t forget to take care of this.

 

‘Come to think of it, when I called Song In the Deputy Director before, Gal Jin-beop-ga did send somewhat envious glances.’

 

The manager must have seen that incident as well.

That’s why he mentioned him without forgetting.

If he created the position of Left Assistant for him, he would be quite satisfied.

 

‘Perfect, Eun Gyeol-i would be happy too.’

 

Gal Eun-gyeol, who had him as an uncle.

That child who had recently been aiming for the position of head disciple of the Medical Clinic would also be satisfied.

In many ways, it was something that would satisfy many people.

 

“Thanks to you, I think I’ve found aspects I hadn’t considered.”

“Hehe… This old man, no, I’m just happy that I could be helpful as a manager.”

“Thank you. And please continue to take care of things in the future.”

“I should be the one asking that of you. Hehe.”

 

 

* * *

 

 

The personnel arrangements to match the expanded size of the Medical Clinic were gradually coming to an end.

 

‘Now I’ve secured safety too. The organization of the Medical Clinic is almost finished. I’ve entered a stage of virtuous cycle.’

 

Here, Jung Myeong didn’t forget the essence.

That was none other than himself!

The fact that to grow this current stability even larger, he himself needed to become stronger.

Knowing this well, Jung Myeong chose diligent cultivation befitting his name rather than indulging in stability.

In other words, he began earnestly entering martial arts training.

 

‘The sword comes first before the Heart Method.’

 

What he chose for this was the Three Origin Kill Sword, which had become his signature technique.

He sought to first achieve the level befitting his ultimate technique and this supreme-grade sword technique.

 

‘That’s the fastest path to reaching the transcendent level.’

 

This was also a desperate struggle to break through the wall to the transcendent level that was gradually becoming visible.

 

Swish—

Whoooosh—!

 

Perhaps his efforts weren’t in vain.

The commonly spoken of Sword Qi Injures People!

After forcibly drawing up the supreme level where one could kill opponents by raising sword energy,

The level of Sword Qi Forms Gang that would normally be reached much later.

In other words, he began to glimpse that level of handling Sword Gang.

 

“Huuu…”

 

Whooo—

Jung Myeong continued circulating his internal energy while manifesting sword energy.

A materialized aura gradually formed on his sword.

It was definitely Sword Gang close to completion!

 

“Kugh…!”

 

Fwaaah!

But it was very brief.

Before even a moment longer than an instant could pass, the Sword Gang immediately disappeared.

 

“Kugh… it’s gone.”

 

Though it was maintained for an extremely short time.

And it was imperfect, so rather than being perfect Sword Gang,

Sword threads flowed in streams over shallow sword energy, showing great waste of power.

This was also a level that could never be reached without a foundation toward the transcendent realm.

 

“Still greatly insufficient.”

 

The path was only just becoming visible.

To actually ascend to the transcendent realm, there was something that needed to come first.

 

‘I need my own will.’

 

The conviction and essence he possessed.

He knew better than anyone that he needed enlightenment that could express this.

 

‘One’s own desperate will, materializing and showing this is the foundation of the transcendent realm.’

 

He didn’t need to look far.

Just recently, the Donghwa Guild Leader he had faced risking his life. Hadn’t that monster-like being shown insane regenerative power and destructive force?

Skill comparable to that was precisely the transcendent realm.

To achieve that, he had to cultivate more.

He had to build his will and find his own essence.

There were no more shortcuts to finding this essence.

Only diligent cultivation to walk his own path!

Knowing that this was the fastest way, he hurriedly gathered his body exhausted from expending internal energy.

It was to resume his training once again.

That was the moment.

 

“Hmm…? What’s this?”

 

His Ki Sensing, heightened by training, detected presences outside the Medical Clinic.

Suddenly, the commotion around grew louder.

 

 

* * *

 

 

‘These are presences alright. Hmm… but they’re different from usual.’

 

Are they Martial Artists’ presences?

No… for the Ki Sensing of those who have properly learned Martial Arts, this energy is too rough.

However, it was certain they were those who used their bodies.

 

‘They’re not third-rate Scoundrel level. But they don’t have the unique Ki Sensing of Martial Artists either? How strange?’

 

It felt peculiar to him.

They were clearly completely different from the types he had faced so far.

 

‘It’s a Ki Sensing I’ve felt somewhere before though.’

 

Was there any need to hold onto more curiosity?

He needed to quell this sudden commotion anyway.

Jung Myeong quickly prepared himself and went Outside.

 

“Physician, have you come out?”

“Yes. Guard Song, you too?”

“I felt it too, so I came out. What could this be in the middle of the night? Things had been quiet lately… but it seems something’s happening again.”

“Let’s go take a look.”

 

There were reliable people joining him.

 

‘Good.’

 

If they were Martial Artists, he would show them a proper example.

If they were Assassins, he would just eliminate them.

He had more strength than before. It wouldn’t be difficult.

However, a question arose in the meantime.

 

‘What are the Martial Artists Outside doing that allowed them to come here without any problems?’

 

The Martial Artists guarding the Outside centered around the Medical Clinic.

Though they had a three-month term.

There were many who were more enthusiastic about defense than anyone.

How could they enter so easily with such people around?

That part was completely inexplicable to Jung Myeong.

 

“Physician!”

 

Meanwhile, as he left the Medical Clinic, people gathered around him one by one, two by two.

With people quickly increasing, Jung Myeong roughly threw open the Medical Clinic Door.

Clang-

 

‘I’ll teach whoever it is a lesson.’

 

Perhaps because he opened it with such resolve. The Door opened roughly with a loud noise.

The scene that came into view.

 

‘…What is this?’

 

That scene was something he had never expected at all.

When he went out, there were no Martial Artists.

Instead, other people were positioned there.

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