The Evil Martial God Chronicles - Chapter 114

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Legend of the Evil Martial God

Chapter 114

 

 

 

Jeok Wigang was sitting in front of the Governor who had regained consciousness.

 

“Are you awake?”

“Who are you? Ugh!”

 

Suddenly his head hurt as he grabbed his forehead and groaned in pain.

Jung Saheon quickly explained.

 

“The previous brainwashing and new brainwashing are clashing, causing temporary pain.”

“Can’t it be done without pain?”

“I’m sorry.”

“Does he remember everything?”

“I’m not sure. This is the first time I’ve changed brainwashing like this…”

 

A moment later.

The pain seemed to subside as the Governor sighed and raised his head again.

His eyes looked clearer than before.

The Governor’s gaze first turned to Jung Saheon.

“Military Advisor… I feel like my mind has become clear. It’s like the nightmares that tormented me for so long have disappeared.”

“That’s fortunate. I was very worried because you had been seeing illusions and acting as if they were real.”

“Huh… Is that really true? Then… does that mean killing my son-in-law was also an illusion?”

“That… was reality.”

“Hmm…”

 

The Governor swallowed a groan and lowered his head.

 

“He was the epitome of human scum. You did well. Thanks to that, the people are praising your fairness and integrity.”

“Fairness and integrity… What right do I have to hear those words? When I think of what I did to the people while possessed by something…”

“That was all due to evil energy that had settled in your mind.”

 

Jung Saheon felt a pang of guilt as he spoke about evil energy being the cause.

After all, he was the one who had instilled that evil energy.

 

“By the way, Military Advisor… you’re speaking much faster now?”

“I also cured my illness.”

 

That was right. He had been beaten nearly to death and recovered.

If he didn’t speak quickly, he’d get beaten, so he had to fix it even if it killed him.

The truth he realized then was one thing.

Nothing was impossible.

No matter what he tried before, nothing worked, but when he put all his effort into not getting beaten, it was cured.

Should he be grateful for this?

 

“That’s fortunate. Hehehe. Actually… it was a bit frustrating.”

 

Jung Saheon gave an awkward smile at the Governor’s words.

If he had said something like that before, he wouldn’t have let it slide.

 

“By the way, that person over there is… Ah! Hyeonryong Castle!”

 

The Governor stood up from his seat and apologized with a cupped fist salute.

 

“I’m sorry. I must not have been in my right mind. I don’t know why I acted that way…”

“It seems you remember everything.”

“I’m ashamed. I have no idea why I did such things… I can’t understand it at all. I really feel like I was possessed by a ghost.”

“It’s fine. I heard everything from the Military Advisor. You had a chronic condition. Since you weren’t in your right mind, I understand.”

“Hmm. Thank you. But… are you someone sent by the Hyeonryong Castle Lord?”

 

The Governor looked around and spoke while looking at Jeok Wigang, whom he was seeing for the first time.

 

“No. I came here under His Majesty’s orders.”

“Under His Majesty’s orders?”

“I came because there were reports that the Unhae Castle Lord was committing tyranny and plotting treason.”

“Tr-treason! I have never once thought of such a thing!”

“Really?”

“Yes! I remember that clearly! I have absolutely never once thought of treason!”

 

Looking at Jung Saheon, he nodded.

It was the truth.

 

“I understand.”

“Show me proof that you are someone sent by His Majesty!”

 

Being accused of treason seemed to have made him quite angry.

Jeok Wigang took out the Imperial Command Plaque from his chest and held it out.

Seeing it, the Governor hastily stood up and bowed nine times while shouting long live.

 

“I! Governor! Lee Sechang! behold the Imperial Command Plaque! Long live! Long live! Long live forever!”

 

Jeok Wigang spoke to Governor Lee Sechang who was prostrating.

 

“What do you plan to do about the excessive taxes you imposed on the people?”

“I will return everything and apologize to the people.”

“What will you do with the troops you secretly raised without His Majesty’s orders?”

“I will disband them all.”

“That won’t do. Why would you disband forces you worked so hard to build?”

“Then what should I do?”

“Turn them into an army that follows only His Majesty the Emperor.”

“Yes! I understand!”

“From now on, the Governor must become His Majesty’s sword. Do you understand?”

“Yes! If it is His Majesty’s command, I will follow it even if it means death!”

“Good.”

 

Satisfied with Lee Sechang’s answer, Jeok Wigang nodded.

Since I’ve strengthened their loyalty through fresh brainwashing, there should be no need to worry.

If I turn all the other governor’s residences to the Emperor’s side like this, no one will be able to touch the Emperor.

But I wonder if the other governor’s residences are alright?

I have no way of knowing just how many Baekma Heaven bastards have come down to the Central Plains.

But it’s not like I can go check all four remaining governor’s residences.

For now, let’s return to the Imperial Palace and think about it.

 

 

 

The next day.

People who saw the public notices posted throughout Unhae Castle wore bewildered expressions.

The content of the notices was about returning the taxes that had been unjustly collected so far, and ensuring such things wouldn’t happen in the future.

 

“What is this supposed to mean?”

“They’re saying they’ll return all the taxes unjustly collected so far?”

“Hah… You expect us to believe that?”

“Isn’t it written right here?”

“Isn’t this a fake notice someone posted impersonating the castle lord? The castle lord isn’t that kind of person.”

“The castle lord’s official seal is stamped on it, and the soldiers over there aren’t damaging the notice either. It must be a real notice from the castle.”

“Then, everything written there is true?”

“It must be.”

 

People who were initially half-believing.

 

“Excuse me. Is that notice really true?”

 

Someone courageously asked a soldier.

The soldier smiled and said.

 

“It’s true. The castle lord gave the order directly.”

“The castle lord himself?”

“That’s right.”

 

People who heard the soldier’s words finally began to realize this was real.

But they couldn’t simply rejoice.

Since they had suffered much at the hands of the castle lord, everyone was being cautious.

 

“There’s nothing to be happy about. There might be some big trouble coming, so they’re trying to appease us in advance.”

 

People nodded at someone’s words.

 

“They say ‘one joy brings worry.’ It’s good now, but this could become a great disaster later.”

“Why are you using such difficult words? It’s giving me a headache.”

“Ahem. I’m just saying that’s how it is.”

 

While people were confused even after seeing the notice, another notice was posted.

People thought, “There it is.”

They thought the good things were shown first and the bad things would be shown later.

But people who saw the newly posted notice all prostrated themselves on the ground and began shouting “Long live!”

It was a notice with an imperial decree written on it.

It was a notice saying that it was the Emperor who ordered them to stop collecting excessive taxes, and since this was an imperial decree, such things would absolutely never happen again.

 

“His Imperial Majesty has not abandoned us! Long live! Long live! Ten thousand years!”

 

Jeok Wigang watched the cheering people from afar with his hands clasped behind his back.

A smile formed on his lips.

Ye Yahyeon was dissatisfied.

 

“Older Brother did the work, so why are you giving the credit to the Emperor?”

“Forget it. What use would it be for me to receive those people’s cheers? Right now the Emperor needs power. What greater power is there than the people’s hearts?”

 

It was a valid point, so there wasn’t much to say about it.

 

“This place seems to be resolved well, so let’s go back now.”

“Are we leaving without telling the Governor?”

“Forget it. It would just be troublesome. The Governor might come looking for us, so let’s hurry and go.”

“Yes.”

 

 

 

Ju Seo-gi rushed over upon hearing news of Jeok Wigang’s arrival.

Taecheon and Chu Sohwan were attached to his side like shadows.

They were faithfully following Jeok Wigang’s order to stick to him like shadows at all times.

When Ju Seo-gi saw Jeok Wigang in the distance, his eyes welled up with tears as he ran even faster.

As Ju Seo-gi approached, Jeok Wigang immediately tried to bow in greeting.

At that moment, Ju Seo-gi quickly grabbed Jeok Wigang and stopped him.

 

“You don’t need to do that.”

“Your Majesty. This goes against protocol. If you give someone special treatment like this, power could concentrate around that person. So you must treat everyone fairly.”

“Hahaha! Scholar Jeok’s nagging is still the same.”

“I am humb… What? Scholar Jeok?”

 

Jeok Wigang asked back in surprise.

A Hanlin Academy scholar was third rank, the same rank as a Sigang Scholar.

He had risen a full five levels.

 

“I heard everything. What you did when you went to the forward positions. So I promoted your rank this time. You are now a Compiler Scholar of the Hanlin Academy.”

 

When Jeok Wigang looked at Ye Yahyeon, he pretended not to notice.

He could also see the Sigang Scholar quietly smiling.

Jeok Wigang, guessing what had happened, sighed quietly and said.

 

“This is too excessive.”

“What are you talking about? If it were up to me, I’d want to seat you as a Grand Scholar, no, in one of the Three Ducal positions, so I’ve already held back a lot.”

 

Jeok Wigang looked at the Sigang Scholar and said.

 

“What were you doing not stopping this?”

“Ahem! When His Majesty earnestly desires something, how could I, as a subject, prevent it?”

 

He could see the corners of his mouth twitching as he spoke.

Jeok Wigang lowered his head upon seeing this.

He hadn’t even been an official for long, yet he had already become a third-rank official.

The Sigang Scholar was even more pleased seeing Jeok Wigang’s reaction.

This confirmed it.

Jeok Wigang had no greed for power.

Others were desperate to climb to ranks they couldn’t reach, yet he was openly showing his distaste.

They absolutely had to secure him.

The Sigang Scholar inwardly agreed with what Ju Seo-gi had just said.

That someone with so little greed for power should rise to the position of the Three Dukes.

Opposition?

If they used that as an excuse to show disrespect to the Emperor, hell would unfold before them.

 

“The Hanlin Academy won’t stay quiet about this.”

 

At Jeok Wigang’s words, Ju Seo-gi smiled and said.

 

“I will no longer back down. I intend to boldly assert the Emperor’s authority in all matters. I will definitely impose my will upon them.”

 

Ju Seo-gi’s appearance, once sickly and dejected, had changed.

As his illness was cured, his complexion improved, and perhaps from eating well, he had gained considerable weight.

Now he looked quite dignified.

His face also overflowed with confidence.

 

“It seems you no longer need me.”

 

At Jeok Wigang’s words, Ju Seo-gi jumped up.

 

“Wh-what do you mean by that? I cannot do without Scholar Jeok. I can only be Emperor if Scholar Jeok is here.”

“Your Majesty.”

“Please don’t leave me.”

 

At his earnest, pleading expression, Jeok Wigang nodded his head.

He smiled brightly and said.

 

“Haha! You just answered that you’re by my side right now.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“Hahaha! I’ve kept our Scholar Jeok standing for too long. Come, let’s go. I’ve prepared a royal feast for Scholar Jeok.”

“Your Majesty, you don’t need to go to such lengths…”

“Come, come, let’s go quickly. We too have not eaten while waiting for you.”

“I understand.”

 

At Ju Seo-gi’s words that he hadn’t eaten while waiting, Jeok Wigang had no choice but to follow.

He sent a sound transmission to Taecheon and Chu Sohwan.

 

– You’ve worked hard.

– Not at all, Young Master.

– Not at all, Lord.

– Was there any trouble?

 

Chu Sohwan paused for a moment before speaking.

 

– There was.

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