Dokmaeuiseon - Chapter 56

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Chapter 56

 

 

“It’s too obvious.”

 

Jung Myeong, who had surprised Gyeom Gwang-ja.

He himself showed clear signs of acting as if what he said was nothing special.

As if his attitude was that even getting something like this right wasn’t very satisfying.

At the same time, he was also showing dissatisfaction.

 

‘I can roughly guess who it is, so is there a need to make a deal over that?’

 

Jung Myeong had been thinking about it constantly even before he came.

He needed to recall who attacked him in order to respond.

It wasn’t a hundred percent certainty, but he had succeeded in recalling who attacked him with close to ninety percent probability.

So that couldn’t become a subject for trade.

 

“You’re really something.”

“Then would I lie here?”

“That’s true too.”

 

Tsk.

 

“You already know… so no deal then.”

 

Gyeom Gwang-ja clicked his tongue regretfully and made a suggestion.

 

“Then how about we make a deal with something else?”

“What is it this time?”

“A way to get out of here!”

“A way to get outside the prison…”

“Doesn’t this sound quite appealing?”

“Hmm…”

 

Outside.

It would certainly be easier to respond from outside rather than being inside.

He didn’t know what kind of method Gyeom Gwang-ja would use.

Since he was the Branch Leader of Black Point, it wouldn’t be strange for him to have connections in the government.

 

‘He must be planning to use the political power he possesses.’

 

Unlike before, this was quite an appealing matter.

First, he needed to get out of here for the situation to become favorable.

At least just being able to avoid the ‘interrogation’ that the government conducts.

The benefit he would gain would be enormous.

 

‘Thinking of the future, it’s right to accept this guy’s proposal first and get out.’

 

He had to accept this.

Gyeom Gwang-ja seemed to know this too as he urged with a subtle voice.

 

“Why are you hesitating? Planning to enjoy some torture? How about it? Will you accept?”

“What price would I have to pay?”

“Well, we’ll have to go a bit differently than before, won’t we?”

“You have a long tongue. So?”

“Let’s say you owe me a debt.”

“A debt. That’s more expensive than I thought.”

“Seems cheaper than being trapped in a place like this though.”

“Hmm…”

“Just try staying here for one day. If you stay here longer and get interrogated, you’ll regret it immediately.”

 

He hesitated for a moment.

But the situation was clearly more disadvantageous for Jung Myeong.

 

‘In this situation, owing a debt to Gyeom Gwang-ja.’

 

When their eyes met, Gyeom Gwang-ja smiled slyly.

He didn’t like owing a debt to someone like that.

But there was no other way.

 

‘Separate from Song Bang-su going to Hao Gate, if there’s a chance, it’s right to get out first.’

 

It would be difficult to resolve anything while unable to move, so there was no choice.

Just as he was about to agree to this.

The situation took an interesting turn.

 

“Hm?”

“…Tsk.”

 

A sudden participant appeared in their conversation.

A presence that had been approaching from outside the prison headed straight toward this place.

The owner of the presence was soon revealed.

It was Captain Jang who had put binding rope on him.

He approached the cell where Jung Myeong was, breathing heavily.

But his face was red as if something was greatly displeasing him.

 

“You bastard…! What exactly did you do to the County Magistrate?”

 

It was a sudden confrontation.

What could Jung Myeong possibly say to this?

 

“What are you talking about, coming here suddenly?”

“Damn! I’ll make sure to interrogate you properly next time!”

 

He had no idea what this was about.

Captain Jang was just getting angry.

There was no way Jung Myeong would back down to that.

 

“Interrogation. It’ll probably be torture though?”

“…Just come out! You bastard!”

“Hm?”

“Come out already!”

 

In the end, it was Captain Jang who declared surrender.

Creeeeak—

Before Jung Myeong could even answer, he threw open the prison door.

Behind him came the sound of Gyeom Gwang-ja clicking his tongue.

But the furious Squad Leader just shouted as if he didn’t notice him.

 

“What are you doing! Come out already!”

“I’m coming out.”

[See you next time.]

 

Jung Myeong left the prison along with Gyeom Gwang-ja’s Sound Transmission.

 

 

* * *

 

 

‘What is this?’

 

He came out because they told him to come out.

But Jung Myeong was dumbfounded.

 

‘I wasn’t even imprisoned for a full day at the County Prison?’

 

He was arrested at night and imprisoned, and when he came out, the sun was high in the sky.

Considering the time it took for him to be imprisoned in the County Prison.

Looking only at the time he was confined, that time was even shorter.

 

‘This isn’t some prison experience tour. I thought I’d have to stay for several more days.’

 

Even if he accepted Gyeom Gwang-ja’s deal, he thought it would be difficult to get out immediately.

But to think he could get out before even accepting the deal.

It was something he hadn’t expected.

 

“Don’t think it’s over just because you’re leaving prison.”

“If it’s not over, then what is it?”

“The method of imprisonment has just changed to house arrest.”

“Oh. House arrest, you say? Isn’t that a punishment only high-ranking officials receive?”

“Exactly! What kind of scheme did you pull!”

 

Captain Jang personally led him outside the County Office.

He didn’t even bind him with thick Binding Rope like before.

 

“Aren’t you going to tie me with rope?”

“….”

“What if I try to run away?”

“I’d be happy if you ran away!”

“Interesting.”

“What’s interesting about it!”

 

This itself meant he had no intention of humiliating him like last time.

 

‘What’s going on?’

 

The Squad Leader just kept looking around as if watching for someone’s reaction.

Whether nothing pleased him, his expression couldn’t even relax.

He was clearly displeased that he couldn’t humiliate him while carrying out the task of taking him to house arrest.

Even so, he was faithfully leading him to the Medical Clinic.

 

 

* * *

 

 

They reached the Medical Clinic quickly.

 

“Get inside! And don’t come out.”

“I’ll do that without you rushing me.”

“No, please do come out. If you come out during your confinement, you’ll see something interesting.”

“I don’t think I need to listen to any more nonsense, so I’ll be going now.”

“Grrrr!”

“Huh? Where’s that grinding sound coming from?”

“Gaaaah!”

 

Jung Myeong ignored the Squad Leader and went inside, examining the Medical Clinic.

Whether news of his arrest had spread, the Medical Clinic was quiet.

Even the usual Patients were nowhere to be seen.

Since they wouldn’t know he had returned yet, it wasn’t strange that Old Man Jang hadn’t come out.

In the silence, Jung Myeong looked around.

 

“Hmm….”

 

Jung Myeong had a reason for looking ahead.

Just who had gotten him out.

That’s what he was curious about.

They must have had a purpose for getting him out.

Whoever it was, he thought they would reveal themselves as soon as he came to the Medical Clinic.

But there was no one showing their presence right in front of him.

 

‘This is strange. No one is approaching me directly?’

 

No matter how much he looked, he couldn’t sense anyone outside the Medical Clinic.

Jung Myeong found it odd.

Thinking something was strange, he entered his Bedroom inside the Medical Clinic.

This too should have been a quiet place.

 

“Have you arrived?”

“There’s a guest here first.”

 

However, there was already someone occupying the inside.

Only after seeing the guest did Jung Myeong immediately know who had gotten him out.

 

“What brings the Branch Leader here?”

“Who else would it be because of?”

“It’s because of me.”

“That’s right. Shall we talk for a moment? I’m thinking of going in before the pleasure house opens.”

“Fine.”

 

The guest before his eyes.

She who possessed outstanding beauty was none other than the Hao Gate Branch Leader.

For some reason.

She had revealed her true appearance without even trying to hide it.

With her long, slender eyes and the beautiful lines that followed, one could fall for her without realizing.

 

‘Tsk. So many people are looking for me today.’

 

Far from being enchanted, Jung Myeong was complaining.

Rather than admiring her beauty, he only thought that he was too busy with public and private affairs to have any peace.

He found a seat across from her and sat down.

 

‘Let me find out what the situation is.’

 

 

* * *

 

 

Trickle—

The Branch Leader took out a tea set and handed it to Jung Myeong.

Though the tea’s fragrance that cleared the mind rose up, he focused only on her before his eyes.

 

“You’re not even surprised to see me?”

“I already noticed before when I saw you.”

“My true appearance from that place?”

“I have quite good eyesight.”

“Hmm. How curious.”

 

Just when he thought she would get straight to the point.

She was more surprised that Jung Myeong wasn’t surprised to see her.

Indeed, when he first encountered the Branch Leader, she hadn’t fully revealed her true appearance. So she must have thought he wouldn’t have seen her real form.

 

“Perhaps Physician really does have divine power as Gyeom Gwang-ja said.”

“I’ll take that as a compliment.”

“Yes. It’s a compliment.”

“Good. Then should I compliment Hao Gate for moving on my behalf?”

“….”

 

At his words, she frowned her beautiful eyebrows.

Changing from prison to house arrest was never an easy matter.

As he said, it was treatment barely given to high officials and nobles or their direct descendants.

He wouldn’t be unaware of this, yet he seemed to be trying to gloss over it.

 

“This is a debt that Hao Gate is giving to you.”

“Can you throw something yourself and then call it a debt?”

“Isn’t that what it is?”

“It doesn’t seem that way to me.”

“Hmm…!? You should speak well here.”

 

Hiss—

Not from her, but from behind Jung Myeong who faced her. From behind him, killing intent suddenly surged.

The suddenly revealed killing intent was not ordinary.

 

[As the Branch Leader says. You should speak properly.]

 

It was outright intimidation.

At this, Jung Myeong frowned his left eyebrow and said.

 

“You seem utterly unable to face reality.”

“Are you speaking of Physician?”

“You. I’m talking about Hao Gate.”

 

Whoosh—

The killing intent grows thicker.

 

‘To have a proper conversation, I need to point out reality.’

 

Jung Myeong spoke without concern.

 

“Apart from Song Bang-su’s movements, didn’t you move before I joined hands with Gyeom Gwang-ja? It just happened to align perfectly.”

 

Hao Gate. Would they move for nothing?

 

‘Absolutely not.’

 

Though they might seem frivolous because they’re known for doing base work.

Hao Gate doesn’t move as easily as one might think.

Especially someone at the Branch Leader level would never do so.

They’re the type who move only when they can gain two or three benefits from making one move.

Would such a person have brought Jung Myeong to house arrest for no reason?

 

‘They must have moved hastily after seeing Gyeom Gwang-ja’s movements.’

 

In other words, their movement wasn’t goodwill toward him.

It was to restrict the movements of Gyeom Gwang-ja on the opposite side.

Jung Myeong read this immediately like reading a pulse.

 

“…In any case, Physician never lets anything slide easily.”

 

A half-surrender declaration was heard.

It was the moment Jung Myeong had given both Gyeom Gwang-ja and the Hao Gate Branch Leader a good hit each.

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