Survival Guide for the Reincarnated - Chapter 400

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Chapter 400
“Heh.”
Seol Woon-hwi let out an unusual laugh. It was rare enough, but for Ju So-ah, it was the first time.
“You laugh like that?”
“I laugh this way when something is truly amusing.”
“…Is it amusing?”
In any case.
“What matters is real combat experience, and you’ll have plenty of that soon enough. Steel yourself for it.”
“…Pardon?”
Ju So-ah, not understanding his meaning, opened her eyes wide.
“We will venture to the Nan-cheon Region. You, Namgung Won Yang, Manager Seong, and myself.”
“…Ah….”
The Nan-cheon Region.
Ju So-ah had heard of it before.
A perilous place beyond the extreme reaches of the Northern Region.
A place where the Chaos Bearers poured forth endlessly.
“…Then I must recover as quickly as possible.”
Seol Woon-hwi nodded.
“There is time enough. We have places to stop along the way.”
“…Places to stop?”
Seol Woon-hwi said nothing more.
“Focus on your recovery. We depart before the day’s end.”
Rising from his seat, Seol Woon-hwi left Ju So-ah behind and stepped outside the Training Ground.
In a corner of the Training Ground.
Seol Woon-hwi sat quietly.
Manager Seong approached.
“Young Master….”
At the sight of Manager Seong’s worried expression, Seol Woon-hwi smiled faintly.
Even if much in this world changed, he was certain that Manager Seong’s demeanor would never alter.
“I know what concerns you.”
“…Then perhaps we should consider a different approach….”
“There are other methods, but must we resort to them?”
“….”
“I will choose the most superior path. Do you not trust me?”
“…How could you say such a thing? Of course I trust you.”
Seol Woon-hwi laughed.
“Then worry not and summon Han Seok-hyeon and Shin Su-je for me.”
“…Understood.”
Manager Seong rushed off and soon returned with the two men.
“We greet the Supreme Commander.”
Han Seok-hyeon and Shin Su-je clasped their fists in salute.
Seol Woon-hwi nodded and gazed at Shin Su-je.
“Shin Su-je.”
“Yes, Supreme Commander.”
“You’ve likely sensed it already.”
I continued slowly.
“I harbor no particular affection for the Yangryeong Unit.”
Shin Su-je’s eyes wavered.
It might have sounded like an odd thing to say.
But it was the truth. Shin Su-je felt it, and not only him—Han Seok-hyeon and Manager Seong beside him felt it as well.
“The Yangryeong Unit was merely established to maintain order in Yang-ryeong.”
“….”
“Appointing Ju So-ah as its leader, and Namgung Won Yang and Dong Mu-rin as unit leaders—that was for their growth.”
My voice was calm.
“However.”
I regarded Shin Su-je directly.
“Shin Su-je.”
“Yes.”
“Your talent is quite impressive.”
Shin Su-je’s eyes widened.
“I… I am grateful.”
His voice trembled. His heart raced wildly. Who was this man standing before him now?
It was Seol Woon-hwi.
He had just praised his talent. As he swallowed hard, I continued.
“My people, Ju So-ah and Won Yang, once told me something.”
I paused briefly.
“The most outstanding person in the Yangryeong Unit, the one worthy of trust, is you—Shin Su-je.”
Shin Su-je lifted his head.
His expression was one of disbelief.
“And Noh Senior also said your talent is the finest. I believe I caught a glimpse of you once in connection with the Heavenly Righteousness Alliance matter—what struck my eye then was the sharpness of your blade. Fortunately, my people place their trust in you.”
After a brief pause, I spoke slowly.
“I, too, shall place my trust in you.”
“Supreme… Supreme Commander….”
I withdrew something from my robes.
A book.
No—a secret manual.
Shin Su-je, receiving it, read aloud slowly.
“Heaven Killing Wolf Star Formula.”
“From my days in Seol-ap, Namgung Won Yang and Dong Mu-rin, who guarded my side, and Cheon Pung, who now trains elsewhere, have been the only three to learn this Heaven and Earth Grade martial art.”
I handed the secret manual to Shin Su-je.
“Learn it.”
“This… this is… for me, sir?”
“Take it.”
Shin Su-je accepted the secret manual with trembling hands.
“And go to the apothecary and obtain twenty of the finest Divine Ginseng Pills.”
“Supreme… Supreme Commander…”
Tears streamed down Shin Su-je’s face.
He had once been a wandering warrior, his realm not the Five Qi Toward Origin but the Three Flowers Gathering Peak.
Drifting without a place to settle, he had fortuitously joined the Yangryeong Unit and risen to the Five Qi Toward Origin here.
The atmosphere of the unit was pleasant. There were no major problems, and the people were kind.
He had judged it a place worth staying in, and the occasional crises that erupted were quite extraordinary, making it interesting even as a martial artist.
What fascinated him more were Namgung Won Yang and Ju So-ah.
In Shin Su-je’s assessment, the talent of those two was clearly superior to his own. They trained desperately and wasted no time.
They were admirable, and the brilliant mind of Han Seok-hyeon, who held the position of Chief General Manager, was equally impressive.
His desire to settle here was immense, and now he had obtained an opportunity beyond measure.
Recognition from the man called a genius who shook the entire Murim.
“I will take Ju So-ah and Won Yang to the Main Palace and then proceed to the Nan-cheon Region.”
“…”
“I will not return for some time, so your role is crucial.”
Shin Su-je knelt.
“Please give me any command!”
“Guard Yang-ryeong.”
“…Yes!”
“Learn the Heaven Killing Wolf Star Formula and teach it to the martial artists of the Yangryeong Unit. And if there are any shortcomings, request guidance from Noh Senior. He will instruct you all.”
Shin Su-je lifted his head.
“Supreme Commander, do you perhaps intend to expand the Yangryeong Unit?”
I shook my head.
“I understand there are currently thirty members, and that is sufficient. And.”
I withdrew something else from my robes.
Another secret manual.
Shin Su-je’s eyes widened.
“This is…”
“A martial art I created on the way.”
“…You created it?”
“A Martial God Grade martial art formed by blending the techniques of two Heaven-Human Realm warriors I killed at the Martial Alliance.”
I had originally intended to give it to Ju So-ah, but since she had already perfected the martial art I had given her before, there was no need.
I handed the secret manual to Shin Su-je.
“This will be the martial art most suited to you in the Yangryeong Unit. Learn it.”
Shin Su-je accepted the secret manual with trembling hands.
And.
He assumed the posture of the Five-Body Prostration.
His forehead pressed against the ground.
“Thank you… thank you so much!”
His voice trembled.
“I will not fail to meet your expectations!”
“Fall if you must, collapse if you must.”
Seol Woon-hwi spoke slowly.
“Just do not die.”
“Supreme Commander…!”
“The wounds that arise in the process of pursuing your path will only make you stronger.”
Seol Woon-hwi rose from his seat.
“When I return, I will witness both your achievements and those of the Yangryeong Unit.”
Shin Su-je also rose to his feet.
Covered in dust, he performed the Cupped Fist Salute.
“Yes, sir!”
His voice rang out with vigor.
Seol Woon-hwi, receiving the salute, spoke briefly.
“Go now.”
Shin Su-je began rushing toward the medicinal herb chamber.
Now his gaze turned to Han Seok-hyeon.
“Han Seok-hyeon.”
“Yes, Supreme Commander.”
“Are you satisfied with your position as Chief General Manager?”
Han Seok-hyeon blinked. Did this mean he would be stripped of his position, or was he being told to step down of his own accord?
It was neither.
“I intend to place you in the position of Vice Supreme Commander.”
Han Seok-hyeon’s eyes widened greatly.
“V-Vice Supreme Commander…?”
“And afterward, I plan to elevate you to Supreme Commander, but I wanted to hear your thoughts on this.”
“…I believe that position is far too great an honor for me.”
“Is that humility?”
“I merely know my place.”
“Then you are mistaken.”
“Sir?”
“You are a man fully capable of leading Yang-ryeong here even from the position of Supreme Commander.”
“Supreme Commander….”
“The timing is delicate now, so rather than placing you directly in the Supreme Commander position, I will first elevate you to Vice Supreme Commander, then organize the Main Branch with your people, and only then formally promote you to Supreme Commander. What do you think of this?”
“…Do you truly intend to entrust this to me?”
“Of course.”
“I failed to respond properly to this crisis. I could not adequately restrain or eliminate the Cheon Seol Sip Sam Dae.”
“You did the best you could, didn’t you?”
“….”
“The reason the Cheon Seol Sip Sam Dae came in the first place was ultimately because of me. Even if the Elder Council and the Cheon Seol Moon interfered, it was I who made the request, so it’s only right that I bear the responsibility. What matters is.”
I looked directly at Han Seok-hyeon.
“That you did the best you could.”
“….”
“That’s why I can entrust this to you. Organize the Yangryeong Unit as your own, and bring people you can trust. If it’s difficult to discover them, you may seek help from Cheon Rim. Since many owe me debts, you may bring them and use them as well.”
Han Seok-hyeon swallowed hard and respectfully performed the Cupped Fist Salute.
“If you entrust this to me, I will deliver the best results.”
I nodded.
“From today on, you are the Deputy Supreme Commander of Yang Ling-ju.”
Han Seok-hyeon, releasing his salute with a somewhat relieved expression, spoke to me.
“Thank you. And I will not disappoint you.”
* * *
That evening.
At the gates of Yang Ling-ju, a massive cart covered with a large canopy and a large carriage were prepared.
Manager Seong approached and spoke.
“Young Master. Preparations are complete.”
I nodded and approached the cart, drawing back the canopy.
There lay the heads of martial artists belonging to the Fifth Division of the Cheon Seol Sip Sam Dae. All were frozen, and a small ice crystal sat at the center.
No matter how much time passed, these heads would never thaw.
“…To be honest, I remain worried.”
At Manager Seong’s words, I turned my head.
“Seol Cheon-hwa of the Elder Council… and Sa Cheon-wook of the Cheon Seol Moon… both are masters of the Heaven-Human Unity. Young Master.”
“And?”
“I hope you don’t get wounded.”
I shook my head.
“If one fears getting wounded, then one can no longer be called a martial artist.”
“….”
“Once you begin, you must see it through to the end, mustn’t you?”
“But….”
“Do not worry.”
I drew the canopy closed again.
Walking slowly, I spoke briefly.
“Manager Seong.”
“Yes, Young Master.”
“Everything will turn out well. So just follow behind me.”
Leaving Manager Seong scratching his head, I opened the carriage door.
Inside lay Ju So-ah, and beside her was Namgung Won Yang feeding her porridge.
Ju So-ah tried to sit up with effort, but I shook my head.
“Rest now.”
The carriage was enormous, and the cart it towed was no small affair either.
At this pace, traveling leisurely, it would take roughly ten days to reach the Main Palace.
If they pressed hard without rest, perhaps seven days would suffice.
Seol Woon-hwi judged that while Ju So-ah could stand, it was better she did not.
Seol Woon-hwi climbed into the carriage, and Manager Seong took the coachman’s seat.
“Let us depart.”
A voice called from the coachman’s seat.
“Yes, Young Master.”
The carriage and its trailing cart began to move.
Their destination was the Elder Council, situated within the Main Palace of the Eternal Snow Palace.

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