The Granddaughter of Manhyang Escort Bureau Hides Her Magic - Chapter 126

—————
This chapter was translated by Lunox Team. To support us and help keep this series going, visit our website: LunoxScans.com
—————

Chapter 126

 

Thud, Taehono collapsed.

 

“Gasp, Chief!”

 

“K-kill that bastard right now!”

 

The mountain stronghold was thrown into chaos. Hundreds of men grabbed their weapons to kill Mugyeol.

 

“Drop your weapon and beg for forgiveness, and I’ll spare you!”

 

“Forgiveness my ass! I’ll cut off your arms and legs and make you work like a dog!”

 

Harsh curses flew at Mugyeol from all directions. Mugyeol ignored them and retrieved his sword.

 

“Look at that. That bastard’s scared. Do you understand what you’ve done now? How dare you defeat the chief of Mount Taehang? Since you’ve made an enemy of the entire Green Forest Bandits, you’re prepared to die, right?”

 

At the furious shout of a low-ranking bandit, Mugyeol looked back at Noksa. His eyes were filled with reproach toward Noksa.

 

“Wasn’t I just supposed to defeat the chief?”

 

“Originally, yes. However, since you, Lord Jaengjeasu, are an outsider and not someone from the stronghold, they’re rebelling. But please leave it to me. I’ll resolve this immediately.”

 

“How?”

 

Noksa took a deep breath and then shouted loudly.

 

“You fools! This person has been looking after our stronghold for a long time… Excuse me, what is your name?”

 

Noksa suddenly lowered his voice and asked.

 

“Mu…”

 

Mugyeol, who was about to say his name out of habit, hesitated. There was nothing good about leaving his real name in this place.

 

“Ah, you don’t want your real name to be known. Then shall I make one up for you?”

 

“…”

 

“How about Green King?”

 

It seemed like too grand a name, but he thought what did a name matter anyway.

 

Since he had defeated the chief who had insulted Shin Ah, he wouldn’t have any reason to visit this place again.

 

“Do whatever you want.”

 

Having received permission, Noksa grinned and then shouted solemnly.

 

“This person is the Green King! He is not our enemy, but someone who will lead us to higher places!”

 

“Huh? But he’s a courier worker.”

 

“And didn’t he act like he was meeting our chief for the first time?”

 

“Hey! How could the affairs of great people be explained in detail to small fry like you! Now the Green King shall be our chief!”

 

Since the clever Noksa said so, it must be right.

 

Those who had no thoughts of their own and only followed the orders of Taehono and Noksa put down their suspicions at Noksa’s few cunning words.

 

And to rebel further, they were also greatly overwhelmed by Mugyeol’s martial arts.

 

When Taehono, whom even all the bandits of Taehang Stronghold couldn’t defeat if they rushed him together, had fallen to him, who would dare fight against Mugyeol?

 

Clang, clatter, thud.

 

The sound of weapons being put down rang out loudly.

 

“I did well, didn’t I?”

 

As soon as things were settled, Noksa bent his waist deeply toward Mugyeol and rubbed his palms together. Mugyeol, who had been quietly watching the situation, scratched his head.

 

‘This has become troublesome.’

 

Mugyeol, who had only wanted to solve the toll problem and make him pay the price for insulting Shin Ah, and had no intention of becoming a chief or anything like that, spoke.

 

“You take charge of this mountain stronghold.”

 

“Won’t you rule it yourself, Chief?”

 

“I’m a courier worker. Not a chief.”

 

“But the one who defeats the chief becomes the chief…”

 

“That bastard is still alive.”

 

Mugyeol pointed at Taehono. As if to prove it, Taehono stirred.

 

Noksa blinked his eyes.

 

So what?

 

“The word ‘defeat’ has many meanings. I simply knocked that guy down.”

 

A strange light flickered in Noksa’s eyes.

 

‘The Green King defeated the chief, but I’m the one who kills him…?’

 

Even when hunting wild boar, the one who delivers the final blow gets the best cuts.

 

“Are you really giving it up?”

 

As they say, even stone bridges should be tested before crossing, so Noksa confirmed Mugyeol’s intentions.

 

“Yes. What are you doing, not finishing it? But don’t play games with toll fees anymore.”

 

Mugyeol intended to ensure that the Green Forest bandits of Taehang Stronghold would never again block the path of the Manhyang Express escort mission group—or more precisely, Shin Ah’s path.

 

Conveniently, this guy called Noksa seemed to understand well and was clearly weaker than him, so he’d be good to use appropriately.

 

Mugyeol gestured with his chin toward the fallen Taehono, and Noksa approached without further hesitation.

 

“Did you hear that, Chief? Since it turned out this way, don’t resent it too much.”

 

Stab—

 

“Kgh, ugh…!”

 

The half-dead Taehono’s breathing completely stopped, and silence fell for a moment.

 

Then one clueless bandit hesitantly asked.

 

“Um… then who’s our chief now? Earlier that person called the Green King said he was the chief, but if Noksa killed the previous chief…?”

 

Mugyeol frowned deeply. Even after saying it like that, they still didn’t understand.

 

“I told you, that guy is your chief. Are your ears blocked?”

 

“That’s right, you bastards. I’m the chief! This person is someone very high above me, the chief, so serve him properly!”

 

Noksa shouted while gauging Mugyeol’s mood.

 

Everything was wrapped up nicely just as Mugyeol wanted.

 

* * *

 

After Taehono’s corpse became wolf food and even the faint smell of blood had mostly faded.

 

Having finished the rough cleanup, Noksa asked Mugyeol in a small voice.

 

As a martial artist and as Taehang Stronghold’s strategist, there was a curiosity he absolutely couldn’t resolve.

 

“Um… but why are you just leaving us be? As you said, if it’s about toll fees, killing us would be cleaner.”

 

“Clean, what clean. If you guys die, other bastards will just take over this place.”

 

Mugyeol recalled his conversation with Chifung.

 

Chifung had taught Mugyeol that even if one Green Forest stronghold was wiped out, only the people occupying it would change—the stronghold itself wouldn’t disappear.

 

That’s just how the Green Forest organization, formed by gathering bandits, works.

 

‘Then couldn’t we just keep eliminating them, and eliminate them again?’

 

Chifung, thinking Mugyeol’s question was a joke, laughed heartily as he answered.

 

‘Why bother with such trouble? It’s better to just make the existing guys kneel and move them according to your taste.’

 

Mugyeol had simply followed his teacher’s teachings.

 

“You are wise, Green King.”

 

Mugyeol waved his hand dismissively as if it was nothing. The Green Forest member who was about to say something more tactfully closed his mouth. Then, Mugyeol, remembering something he had forgotten until now, asked the Green Forest member.

 

“Where’s the bastard who spoke rudely to our young lady during the day?”

 

“You mean the deputy leader. Shall I cut off his head and offer it to you?”

 

“No. That would smell of blood. I’d like to tear his mouth or sew it shut, but…”

 

“I’ll bring a needle and thread right away.”

 

Mugyeol shook his head.

 

“Just warn him enough so he can never spout nonsense again.”

 

“Will you do it yourself?”

 

“I’ll leave it to you.”

 

Honestly, Mugyeol wanted to see that face and personally crack his skull open, but if he did that, blood would definitely splatter.

 

‘Young Lady Shin Ah would surely notice the smell of blood. Earlier with Taeho-no, this Green Forest bastard killed him so that should be fine, but…’

 

He absolutely couldn’t get the smell of blood on him.

 

When Taeho-no wrapped his sword with the three-section staff and pulled, Mugyeol used his fist technique with enthusiasm for that very reason.

 

“Yes! As the new leader, I will follow the Green King’s command!”

 

When the Green Forest member bowed deeply and shouted, the other bastards also cheered along in the moment.

 

“Noisy.”

 

Mugyeol muttered.

 

“Yes, of course you’d think so. I’ll keep my mouth shut. Hey, you bastards! Shut your mouths!”

 

The Green Forest member who quieted the surroundings looked at Mugyeol and grinned.

 

‘He’s a benefactor! To gift me this mountain stronghold lock, stock, and barrel.’

 

He had been eyeing the leader position for a long time.

 

Taeho-no, who was stupid but only strong, wasn’t suited to be a leader. However, with his own strength, he couldn’t defeat Taeho-no, so he had been constantly watching for an opportunity.

 

But today a benefactor appeared who not only brought him the opportunity but also completely solved all the problems that would arise afterward.

 

‘The Green King is the one who brought down the leader, and I just did as the Green King instructed, so even if the Green Forest main mountain later takes issue with me becoming leader, I have an escape route.’

 

Moreover, the right to operate Taehang Stronghold as leader had also fallen into his hands.

 

The corners of the Green Forest member’s mouth rose to their limit and showed no intention of coming down.

 

At that moment, Mugyeol stared intently at the Green Forest member and opened his mouth again.

 

“Hey, there’s something I’m curious about.”

 

“Yes, please ask anything, Green King.”

 

A faint crack appeared between Mugyeol’s brows as he didn’t like the title “Green King” at all.

 

However, instead of arguing about it, he asked what he had been curious about.

 

“Why did you block our path? Don’t tell me the bridge needed repairs. I already confirmed it’s perfectly fine.”

 

The smile gradually faded from Noksa’s face, who had been grinning constantly at the thought of becoming a debt master.

 

“Don’t try to scheme. I can hear everything.”

 

At Mugyeol’s cold warning, Noksa didn’t delay any longer and shouted toward his surroundings.

 

“Everyone scatter! This is an order from the Green King!”

 

The gathered thugs dispersed instantly. They were like cockroaches scurrying away in all directions when a light is turned on.

 

Mugyeol waited for the surroundings to become quiet before speaking.

 

“Now tell me. What’s your reason for blocking the escort mission group’s path?”

—————
This chapter was translated by Lunox Team. To support us and help keep this series going, visit our website: LunoxScans.com
—————