The Evil Martial God Chronicles - Chapter 47

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Legend of the Evil Martial God

Chapter 47

 

 

 

Unlike before, he forcefully subdued Yeom Hwa.

After subduing Yeom Hwa, he smiled brightly and spoke to the Work Officials.

 

“I apologize. If you were inconvenienced, I will make amends. We will handle this fellow properly and put him in prison, so you need not worry.”

“Hmm! I won’t tell my older brother about today’s incident.”

“Thank you.”

“Well then, we’ll be going now.”

 

The Work Officials hurriedly left the scene, barely acknowledging the greetings from the Warrior Corps Members.

 

“No! You must retrieve the sword from them. Warrior Corps Members! That sword belongs to a guest of Heavenly Martial City. You must find it.”

“Shut up, you fool! Now you’re even trying to frame those gentlemen?”

“Close your mouth before we show you what pain feels like.”

“Warrior Corps Members! You must catch them!”

“This bastard! Words won’t work on you, it seems.”

 

Thud-.

 

“Ugh! Cough! Ugh!”

 

When the scabbard’s end was thrust hard into Yeom Hwa’s abdomen, he breathed roughly and suffered in pain.

 

“No, don’t.”

 

Yeom Hwa was dragged away by the Warrior Corps Member while suffering.

Tears flowed down his eyes.

If only he had someone who would save him.

 

 

 

The next day.

No matter how long he waited, Yeom Hwa didn’t appear, so Jeok Wigang asked the nearby Apprentice Blacksmiths about Yeom Hwa’s whereabouts.

But no one knew where Yeom Hwa had gone.

Some people even frowned just hearing Yeom Hwa’s name.

It seemed the Apprentice Blacksmiths here didn’t particularly like Yeom Hwa.

He could roughly guess the reason.

From Jeok Wigang’s perspective, Yeom Hwa was a genius.

Geniuses naturally attract a lot of jealousy.

Having gained no significant results from asking others, Jeok Wigang decided to search for Yeom Hwa directly.

He slowly moved while tracking Yeom Hwa’s scent.

The place he arrived at was the Righteous Sword Hall where the Warrior Corps was located.

 

“What brings you here?”

 

At the Warrior Corps Member’s question, Jeok Wigang looked around and said.

 

“Ah, this is my first time in Heavenly Martial City, so I was looking around. What is this place used for?”

 

The Warrior Corps Member explained with a face full of pride.

 

“This is where the Warrior Corps, responsible for maintaining order in Heavenly Martial City, is located.”

“Then if someone commits a crime in Heavenly Martial City, they would come here.”

“That’s correct. There are prison cells in the underground of the Righteous Sword Hall where they are imprisoned.”

 

So he’s in the Underground Prison.

No wonder the scent was weak.

But what could he have been arrested for?

If he was arrested for doing something wrong, there would be no justification to save him.

 

“Is it possible to visit someone imprisoned in the Underground Prison?”

“Is someone you know imprisoned there?”

“I’m curious if a person named Yeom Hwa is imprisoned here.”

“I’ll check for you. Please wait a moment.”

 

He was kind.

So he felt good.

His impression of This Place ruled by Grandfather had been consistently good since Heavenly Fire Road.

After a short while.

The Warrior Corps Member approached and informed him.

 

“Ah, he was brought in yesterday for a minor offense. Since it’s a light punishment, he’ll probably be released sometime today.”

 

It doesn’t seem to be a serious crime.

Still, he was curious about what happened.

 

“Can I see his face?”

“Yes. Since he’s a minor offender, you can visit him anytime. Please follow me.”

 

He followed the Warrior Corps Member’s guidance and went inside.

 

“We need to verify your identity here.”

“Would a general Identity Token work?”

“Aren’t you affiliated with Heavenly Martial City?”

“No.”

“Hmm. Then that’s a bit difficult. Only people related to Heavenly Martial City can enter.”

 

He somehow expected that.

They wouldn’t easily let just anyone into a prison holding criminals.

When Jeok Wigang showed disappointment, the Warrior Corps Member said.

 

“Since it’s just a simple minor offense, you probably don’t need to worry too much. He’ll be released around this evening, so how about meeting then to catch up?”

“I suppose I’ll have to. Thank you.”

“Not at all. I’m sorry I couldn’t be of more help.”

“If that’s the law of Heavenly Martial City, then it must be followed. You’ve been very helpful.”

 

After exchanging greetings with the Warrior Corps member and turning to leave, he heard a conversation between other Warrior Corps members.

 

– Where’s the guy we caught yesterday?

– He’s in Cell Number Eight. Why?

– They’re asking us to keep him locked up for a long time?

– Who is?

 

Looking in the direction of the conversation, he saw three people gathered together, glancing around cautiously as they spoke.

He was about to ignore it and leave, but something felt off, so he decided to listen for a moment.

 

– It’s a request from the inspection officials we met yesterday.

– What charges are we holding him on? There must be people looking for him.

– There won’t be. From what I found out, that guy has no connections, no master, no friends. He was even an outcast on Heavenly Fire Road. Even if he disappeared, no one would care.

– Really? Then what charges are we using to imprison him?

– A large quantity of famous swords were discovered in his house.

– What?

– Where do you think those famous swords came from? They must have come from Heavenly Craft Road where he works.

– Didn’t he make them himself?

– An apprentice making famous swords? Does that make sense? He must have stolen them all.

– If that’s the case, it’s sufficient grounds for charges. Should we process it as theft?

– What are you talking about? He stole items from Heavenly Martial City. It’s not simple theft, it should be special theft.

– Now that you mention it, you’re right. Then he’ll have to spend at least ten years in prison.

– That’s just the right amount of time.

 

Listening to the conversation, it seemed the swords he had entrusted to Yeom Hwa’s house had become a problem.

He had left them at Yeom Hwa’s place because he was afraid they might be stolen again if left at the forge, but who knew things would turn out this way.

Jeok Wigang hurried to Yeom Hwa’s house.

 

 

 

It was just as Jeok Wigang was gathering the swords from Yeom Hwa’s house.

 

Bang-.

 

Warrior Corps members burst in and spotted Jeok Wigang.

 

“Stop right there.”

 

Jeok Wigang asked in a calm voice.

 

“What’s the matter?”

“We received a tip that items from Heavenly Craft Road are hidden in this place. Put down all those swords you’re holding right now.”

“These swords are mine.”

“Hmph! That’s something we’ll find out through investigation. Put them down immediately. If you don’t, we’ll consider you involved in the crime and arrest you.”

 

He wanted to blow them away, but this was Heavenly Martial City where Grandfather resided.

He endured it.

When he put down the swords and stepped aside, the Warrior Corps members approached and examined the swords.

 

“These are incredible famous swords.”

“There are dozens of such famous swords here.”

 

The members who examined the swords looked at Jeok Wigang with incredulous expressions and asked.

 

“You look like a scholar who can’t even swing a sword, yet you claim these famous swords are yours? Say something that makes sense.”

“They are indeed my swords. If you truly can’t believe it, then ask Assistant Craftsman Jo at Heavenly Craft Road.”

 

When he spoke confidently, the Warrior Corps members showed slight signs of confusion.

Then someone entered from behind and spoke.

 

“What are you all doing? Move quickly instead of dawdling.”

“Captain! There’s someone here claiming all these evidence items belong to him.”

“What?”

 

The man wearing a red military cloak looked at Jeok Wigang.

 

“You’re the one claiming to be the owner of these swords?”

“That’s correct.”

“Who are you? I’ve never seen your face before.”

“I am a guest of Heavenly Craft Road here.”

“A guest?”

 

The Warrior Corps Captain picked up a sword and examined it from various angles, then immediately showed admiration.

 

“Ho! What magnificent swords these are.”

 

Greed appeared in the Warrior Corps Captain’s eyes.

 

“Someone who clearly looks like a scholar is pretending to own supreme-grade famous swords… Isn’t that strange?”

“I say again, I am a guest of Heavenly Craft Road.”

“Understood. We’ll verify that. In the meantime, you’ll need to come with us for a while.”

 

Jeok Wigang sighed and nodded his head.

He had to endure.

He must endure.

He told himself this repeatedly.

 

 

 

“No one at Heavenly Craft Road knew that a guest had come.”

“Ho.”

 

The Warrior Corps Captain looked at Jeok Wigang.

 

“That can’t be right. Did you ask Assistant Craftsman Jo at Heavenly Craft Road?”

 

At Jeok Wigang’s question, the captain looked at his subordinate.

 

“Assistant Craftsman Jo is currently not at his post. They say he left on a journey to procure new iron.”

“Oh my, there isn’t any.”

“Then please ask Master Craftsman.”

“Hahaha! This is something. Next you’ll be asking me to inquire with Cheonjang Gong?”

 

The captain spoke sarcastically.

A sigh escaped.

They already seemed to think of him as Yeom Hwa’s accomplice.

Then Jeok Wigang’s eyes caught sight of the swords.

There should clearly be eight swords, but one slot was empty.

 

“One sword is missing. Where is it?”

 

At Jeok Wigang’s words, the captain chuckled and said.

 

“You should be worrying about your own situation right now. This isn’t the time to worry about swords.”

“I asked where one sword is.”

“There were originally seven swords.”

 

At the words of the member behind him, the captain smirked and said.

 

“He says there were originally seven swords?”

 

At that, Jeok Wigang’s expression turned frighteningly cold.

 

“Haha! This is scary. Look at that expression. He might attack if we’re not careful.”

“I asked where one sword is.”

 

At Jeok Wigang’s coldly changing tone, the captain’s expression also turned cold.

 

“This bastard, I’m being nice to you, so do you know where you are?”

“Sword… I asked where one sword is. Can’t you understand?”

 

At Jeok Wigang’s words, the captain glared and said.

 

“This bastard… He’s an accomplice. Lock him up the same way.”

“Understood.”

 

The members bound Jeok Wigang.

The captain approached the bound Jeok Wigang and whispered quietly in his ear.

 

“I took that sword. Just in case you’d keep wondering about it even in prison.”

 

Then he patted Jeok Wigang’s shoulder.

 

“You won’t see sunlight for at least ten years from now on. So prepare yourself mentally to adapt to darkness.”

 

As soon as the captain finished speaking, Jeok Wigang muttered an incantation.

 

“Chaotic Night Long Sky, Nameless Sealed Binding, Ten Thousand Realms Silent”

 

Hearing Jeok Wigang’s muttering, the captain frowned and said.

 

“What are you saying?”

 

At that moment.

The room felt like it was swaying and a slight dizziness was felt.

Wondering what it was, the captain looked around with a surprised expression.

Fortunately, nothing seemed particularly wrong.

 

“Did I drink too much yesterday?”

 

He thought the momentary dizziness was due to excessive drinking.

He felt somewhat uneasy, but ignored it and tried to leave.

 

Snap-.

 

Something sounded like it was breaking.

 

Crash-.

 

A shattering sound was heard.

When he turned around, Jeok Wigang had broken the rope and was glaring at him with the heads of two Warrior Corps members who had been in front planted into the ground.

Startled, he drew his sword and stepped back.

 

“What, what? You knew martial arts?”

 

Ignoring the captain’s words, Jeok Wigang spoke in an angry voice.

 

“You’re people who don’t belong in Heavenly Martial City. Those who should uphold the laws of Heavenly Martial City are this rotten.”

 

He was angry.

Grandfather would be trusting these people.

Should he kill them?

In an instant, tremendous killing intent erupted from Jeok Wigang’s eyes.

 

“Eek!”

 

Feeling Jeok Wigang’s killing intent, the captain was startled and stumbled backward.

Meanwhile, Jeok Wigang was constantly contemplating whether to kill or spare them.

No.

Looking at their nature, they’re not that evil.

They’re just weak humans swayed by greed.

Let’s reform them as much as possible and make them into humans who can help Grandfather.

How many people like this must there be within Heavenly Martial City.

If those who should see the light can’t see it because of rotten people, that’s a bigger problem.

It seems I’ll need to stay in Heavenly Martial City longer while hiding my identity.

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