The Granddaughter of Manhyang Escort Bureau Hides Her Magic - Chapter 132

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Chapter 132

 

The moment Shin Ah learned that Demon Cult members were hiding in the village, she boldly abandoned her horse.

 

‘If I were a pursuer, I’d check the stables first.’

 

Anyone could easily guess that the horse would be exhausted from coming this far. The fugitive’s next move was equally predictable.

 

‘I made a mistake by trusting too much in the Face Change magic.’

 

It was a painful mistake, but there wasn’t even time to dwell on it.

 

‘Let’s get out of the village as quickly as possible.’

 

Shin Ah gathered the items she had bought and headed to where Mugyeol and Hyeong Daegwang were waiting.

 

* * *

 

After reuniting with the two men, Shin Ah immediately explained the situation.

 

Hyeong Daegwang’s face, which had brightened at the sight of the dumplings, turned ashen.

 

Without any additional words, Shin Ah handed out the clothes, and Mugyeol and Hyeong Daegwang rushed behind the bushes to quickly change.

 

They each put a dumpling in their mouths and deployed their Lightness Skill.

 

Even though Hyeong Daegwang ran with all his might, he couldn’t reach the level of Mugyeol and Shin Ah.

 

Mugyeol and Shin Ah took turns supporting the constantly lagging Hyeong Daegwang, naturally slowing their movement speed.

 

Meanwhile, the Demon Cult members who had found their traces in the village were rapidly closing the distance.

 

‘Their pursuit speed is no joke. Some fairly skilled ones are following us.’

 

When they deliberately used paths difficult for horses to traverse, those guys also abandoned their horses.

 

Even so, they had already come dangerously close to being caught several times.

 

‘If only I could use Teleport at times like this!’

 

Various magic spells that could shake off pursuers came to mind in Shin Ah’s head. Unfortunately, there was nothing she could use right now.

 

‘Invisibility magic only applies to me, so I can’t use it.’

 

Concealment magic required stopping and hiding somewhere first, but Hyeong Daegwang was the problem.

 

While Mugyeol would pretend not to know even after seeing her magic, she didn’t know how that thief would react.

 

‘Should I just knock him unconscious?’

 

She was tempted by the thought that suddenly occurred to her, but in the long run, it seemed better to deal with the Demon Cult members here and then move on.

 

Having organized her plan in her head, Shin Ah stopped Mugyeol and Hyeong Daegwang.

 

“We need to find a place to hide.”

 

“Huff, gasp, wh, where?”

 

Hyeong Daegwang, who was on his knees dry heaving, asked.

 

“Mugyeol, I have a favor to ask.”

 

Mugyeol’s eyes trembled as if hit by an earthquake.

 

Shin Ah asking him for a favor meant she wouldn’t be going with them.

 

“What are you planning to do, Miss?”

 

Shin Ah let out a light breath and looked back at the path they had come from.

 

The dense forest, the spaces between trees that could hardly be called a path.

 

When she closed her eyes and extended her Energy Sensing in that direction, it wasn’t long before she heard panting breaths and the sounds of feet kicking off the ground.

 

He was a Demon Cult member.

 

“I have some business to take care of for a moment.”

 

“Don’t tell me you’re planning to, huff, fight with the Demon Cult member?”

 

Hyeong Daegwang, who had barely caught his breath, asked.

 

“Yes.”

 

“Ha! Look at this person. Don’t you know how terrifying the Demon Cult is? You think they’re called the Demon Cult for nothing? They have no mercy, no blood or tears, they’re cruel and…”

 

“If you have time to chatter, move even one step. By any chance, do you know of a place we could use as a hideout?”

 

She asked just in case.

 

He was a disciple of the Thousand-Faced Divine Thief, and the Thousand-Faced Divine Thief was a thief who had made a name for himself throughout all of Murim.

 

To catch him, at one point several of the Nine Sects and One Alliance and the Five Great Families had joined forces.

 

He had stolen spirit pills from Hainan.

 

‘Wanted posters were circulating in Chang’an too. Since he constantly changed his face, there were about ten different wanted posters, wasn’t there?’

 

She didn’t know how it was resolved, but the Thousand-Faced Divine Thief had disappeared from Murim for about five years.

 

During that period, there must have been places where he hid.

 

Shin Ah asked again with expectation.

 

“Shouldn’t we rest for at least half a day?”

 

It had already been almost two days since they had slept.

 

Shin Ah and Mugyeol were one thing, but Hyeong Daegwang was clearly at his limit.

 

“One of my master’s hideouts is not far from here…”

 

“Let’s go there.”

 

Shin Ah pushed Hyeong Daegwang’s back.

 

“What about you, Miss!”

 

Mugyeol grabbed Shin Ah’s wrist, then startled and quickly let go.

 

He had grabbed her without thinking in his urgency, but felt guilty for touching Shin Ah’s body first.

 

“I’m sorry.”

 

Shin Ah patted the shoulder of Mugyeol, who was mumbling an apology, with a reassuring touch, then slipped a scroll into his embrace.

 

Then she rose on her tiptoes and whispered in Mugyeol’s ear.

 

“Tear it when you arrive. Then I’ll be able to find you wherever you are.”

 

It was something she had prepared just in case while making the concealment magic scroll to give to Cheondo, and it contained location tracking magic.

 

“I’d rather stay instead. Or let’s stay together.”

 

“Mugyeol, you need to protect the package. Remember? I was able to become an Escort Warrior thanks to you protecting the package.”

 

During the Heir Selection Test, when they had fallen into Suzaku’s Nest.

 

Memories from the past flashed through Mugyeol’s mind.

 

“It’s exactly the same as then. You protecting the package is what saves me.”

 

But back then, we were together.

 

By Miss’s side as she breathed, seeing and feeling her presence, being able to do even small things for her.

 

Mugyeol barely swallowed the words that were about to burst out.

 

It wasn’t that Shin Ah didn’t understand when she spoke like that.

 

“If we’re going to go, let’s go quickly.”

 

While Shin Ah and Mugyeol were having their conversation, Hyeong Daegwang, who had recalled the exact location of a nearby hideout, spoke up.

 

In fact, he didn’t want to use his master’s hideout. Even Hyeong Daegwang, who was his disciple, didn’t know where several of the mechanisms were installed.

 

A place where he might end up dying instead while trying to survive.

 

‘Still, it would be better than being caught and killed by those Demon Cult bastards.’

 

Hyeong Daegwang tugged at Mugyeol’s sleeve, urging him on.

 

“Come on, let’s hurry, go!”

 

Shin Ah looked at Mugyeol’s moistly wet eyes and sent a telepathic message.

 

-Don’t forget. Protecting Hyeong Daegwang is the way to save me.

 

To protect Escort Warrior So Shin Ah rather than the young lady, Mugyeol gritted his teeth and turned around.

 

Then he roughly grabbed Hyeong Daegwang by the back of the neck.

 

Shin Ah had told him to protect, not to treat him well.

 

-Please come quickly, Young Lady. I’ll be waiting.

 

After confirming that Mugyeol left with his reply, Shin Ah smiled brightly and turned around.

 

“Well then, shall I stretch my body a bit after so long?”

 

* * *

 

“Stop! There’s someone over there!”

 

The Demon Cult member Igyeon, notable for his flat nose, raised his fist to stop the group. The three rough-looking men immediately became alert and tense.

 

“Is it those guys?”

 

Samgyeon, with his long, narrow eyes, spun his meteor hammer as he approached Igyeon’s side.

 

“Well, it looks like there’s only one girl.”

 

“Tch, that thief bastard must have already escaped from here. Let’s ignore her and keep running.”

 

At first, Igyeon agreed with Samgyeon’s opinion. But that woman’s expression bothered him.

 

The way she looked directly into his eyes with a bright smile seemed like she was either welcoming them or looking down on them.

 

Either way, it wasn’t a normal reaction.

 

‘Seeing a girl alone in a forest like this, she’s either crazy or confident in her skills. Either way, it shouldn’t be much trouble for us.’

 

Moreover, though her clothes were wrinkled and her face was dusty, she was an incredible beauty.

 

Igyeon pondered what to do about this inexplicable uneasiness.

 

Just then, the woman stood up and approached.

 

“You’re later than expected. Mister, you’re going to get scolded by the Poison Blood Demon.”

 

Startled by the unexpected name that came out, Igyeon drew his sword and became alert.

 

“Who are you?”

 

“You’ve been persistently following to catch me, and you don’t even have a single wanted poster? Your preparation is really lacking.”

 

“Could it be?”

 

Is this the person we’ve been chasing?

 

After hearing Shin Ah’s answer, Igyeon quickly expanded his energy sensing to examine the surroundings.

 

But there was only the girl alone.

 

With an uncertain mind, Samgyeon shouted.

 

“Reveal your true identity clearly!”

 

“Should we exchange names and show some courtesy? For Demon Cult members, you’re quite picky about things.”

 

Every time the woman’s red lips moved, they grated on the nerves of the Demon Cult members.

 

“What’s there to go easy on just because she’s a girl? I’ll cut off that bitch’s head and offer it to you.”

 

Samgyeon came forward, pulling the chain of his meteor hammer taut on both sides.

 

“Good spirit. Come at me all at once, I don’t have time. I’ll give you the first move?”

 

The woman put one hand behind her back and raised the other hand, wiggling her fingers.

 

“That crazy bitch?”

 

Samgyeon couldn’t hold back and launched his meteor hammer.

 

At that moment, the woman disappeared. The meteor hammer, as big as a child’s head, cut through empty midair and returned.

 

“What? Where did she go?”

 

The men looked around frantically, searching for Shin Ah who had suddenly vanished.

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