The Granddaughter of the Manhyang Escort Agency Hides Her Magic - Chapter 41

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Chapter 41

At dawn, Shin Ah’s eyes snapped open.

It was a stark contrast to yesterday when she couldn’t even open her eyes and groaned in pain.

‘Now that my internal energy has recovered somewhat, I should check how far I can use magic.’

Shin Ah rolled her eyes to survey her surroundings.

It was dawn before sunrise, and the area around the main hall was quiet, perhaps because it was a time when the servant girls were particularly careful.

Shin Ah emerged from under the blanket and stood in the center of her bedroom.

‘I was able to use 1st Circle and 2nd Circle magic, so let me try 3rd Circle magic too.’

Upon reaching the 3rd Circle, one could freely manipulate air.

‘If Fly is possible!’

It would be equivalent to mastering Air Walking, which required about one cycle of internal energy even after mastering advanced movement techniques.

‘Honestly, Air Walking can’t even compare to the heel of Fly magic.’

Flying freely through the sky like a bird was different from bouncing and stepping through the air.

‘I want to fly quickly.’

Shin Ah focused on her dantian with earnest desire.

The flow of internal energy from her dantian to her circle felt much clearer than before.

“Fly.”

Shin Ah muttered with anticipation. If the magic activated properly, her body would become light, her feet would lift off the ground, and she would float up gently.

However, unfortunately, her body held down by gravity didn’t budge at all.

“It won’t work? It’s not working?”

Disappointed, Shin Ah bounced in place and shouted quietly.

“Fly, Flyyyy! Flyyyyy!”

She even flapped her arms like a bird’s wings, but in the end, Shin Ah couldn’t fly.

Thud, Shin Ah slumped down on the floor. Her energy drained away as disappointment set in.

‘I need to reach the 3rd Circle before taking the Heir Selection Test.’

Shin Ah tapped the floor with her finger.

There was a reason she was obsessed with the 3rd Circle.

While Cure magic that could heal both internal and external injuries required reaching the 5th Circle, Detoxify magic that could neutralize simple poisons could be used at just the 3rd Circle.

‘Dang Mihee is teaching poison to So Ilbi.’

She knew that secret fact about Dang Mihee. It was possible because this was So Shin Ah’s second life.

Both Dang Mihee and So Ilbi regarded the people of Biwongak as thorns in their eyes.

‘Who knows if they’ll play around with poison?’

So she needed to be fully prepared against poison.

Moreover, considering being isolated in the deep mountains without food, Detoxify magic was essential.

‘I could eat anything.’

Whether poisonous plants or mushrooms, she could purify them with Detoxify magic before eating, so she wouldn’t have to worry about food.

‘I can’t guarantee the taste though. But at least the problem of eating and surviving would be solved.’

In many ways, it was disappointing not to reach the 3rd Circle realm.

However, Shin Ah changed her thinking with a single sigh.

‘At least I’ve recovered this much internal energy. I should be able to do many things with this much.’

As if to prove her thoughts, Shin Ah cast Shield.

A transparent barrier spread around Shin Ah, forming a circle with a diameter of about one jang (3m).

The protection range was much wider than when she had used Shield before.

“Wow, this could protect an entire carriage.”

She wanted to try Fireball, Electric, and Water Shoot too. But she refrained.

‘Using them indoors would be a major accident.’

Shin Ah shook her head vigorously, imagining her quarters after being swept by fire, lightning, and torrents of water.

Instead, Shin Ah cast simple magic like filling a water cup with water and extinguishing and lighting candles.

Even after using several spells, unlike before, her head didn’t feel dizzy and her vision didn’t spin.

‘The Plum Blossom Pill’s effect is amazing!’

Still, she couldn’t overcome her desire to sleep.

Yawn, Shin Ah stretched and climbed onto her bed.

As soon as her head touched the pillow, the sound of deep breathing echoed through the room.

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While Shin Ah, Mugyeol, and So Cheondo spent their days in what could be called either cultivation or torture, So Mando and So Ilbi’s confinement also came to an end.

The first task for the two who had regained their freedom was a lesson with So Cheonrim, the new instructor at Bogukgak.

“Huh, U-Uncle?”

So Mando’s mouth gaped wide open, having only heard that a new person had become instructor but not knowing that person was So Cheonrim.

On the other hand, So Ilbi, who had heard from Dang Mihee and knew, remained composed.

‘Mother was absolutely furious.’

Ever since So Cheonrim became the Bogukgak instructor, there hadn’t been a quiet day at Yuwon Pavilion.

It was because Dang Mihee went to harass So Baekrim every single day.

So Baekrim reluctantly visited Wolhwa Hall several times, but there was no change.

Then Dang Mihee came to find So Ilbi.

‘From now on, you must do better. Keep a close watch so your brother doesn’t make mistakes.’

It looked like she’d be cleaning up after her brother again.

So Ilbi pouted her lips.

“In Bogukgak, you will address me as Instructor.”

At So Cheonrim’s firm instruction, So Mando straightened his back and shouted.

“Yes, understood!”

“So Ilbi?”

“Yes, I will do so.”

“Good. Since today is the first day, I need to check your abilities first. Show me what you’ve learned.”

As So Cheonrim stepped back, So Mando came forward enthusiastically.

So Cheonrim quickly scanned So Mando from top to bottom as he took his stance. A gleam appeared in his eyes.

‘He’ll soon enter the intermediate second-rate level.’

He thought the boy had been slacking off, but So Mando’s growth was fast for his age. Suddenly, So Cheonrim realized his own prejudice against So Mando and frowned.

‘I am now these children’s teacher. Let me look with objective eyes.’

He decided to temporarily forget how So Mando had bullied Shin Ah until now. Whether that would be possible was another matter.

“Tiger Walk Sword Technique, 1st Form!”

So Mando thrust his sword forward and advanced.

“Tiger Walk Sword Technique, 4th Form!”

So Mando performed the sword technique with all his might.

However, in So Cheonrim’s eyes, he could see that the boy had barely managed the form, lacking the connection between internal energy and footwork, and the sword tip’s momentum.

‘What on earth has that Ha Dowi been teaching? Why did he teach the next level to a child who hadn’t properly mastered the basics?’

So Cheonrim let out a groan of despair.

Originally, when learning sword techniques, one should master all aspects including the application of internal energy according to each sword technique before moving to the next stage.

But the Tiger Walk Sword Technique that So Mando was displaying was like trying to run without even learning to crawl.

Tsk, So Cheonrim’s expression suddenly became serious as he watched while clicking his tongue. It was when So Mando was demonstrating the 6th technique beyond the 5th technique of the 4th form.

‘That’s a level where he hasn’t even properly mastered the form. What am I to do with this?’

So Cheondo felt overwhelmed at the thought of having to grab a child who thought he had learned everything and teach him from the beginning again.

So Mando continued his movements, unaware of what So Cheonrim was thinking.

The more So Mando performed the 5th and 6th forms of the Tiger Walk Sword Technique, the darker So Cheonrim’s expression became.

And So Ilbi felt embarrassed all over again.

‘Is my brother flailing around, or is he performing sword techniques? He should cultivate properly…!’

All his movements were so sluggish, like wood ear mushrooms soaked in water.

Even the final form was at a level that could hardly be considered learned.

‘The gaps that are obvious even to my eyes couldn’t possibly escape Uncle’s notice. If Uncle reports my brother’s true skill level to Grandfather, Mother will flip out.’

Where would that arrow fly to?

‘Grandfather will scold Father. Then it’ll reach Mother’s ears too. Things will get noisy again.’

So Ilbi squeezed her eyes shut.

“H-how was it, Uncle?”

Just then, So Mando, who had finished demonstrating all the sword techniques, asked while panting heavily.

“Call me Instructor.”

That was the only answer. So Mando’s shoulders drooped, having expected at least a word of acknowledgment, if not praise, from So Cheonrim.

So Cheonrim glanced at the disappointed So Mando and spoke.

“So Ilbi, come forward.”

Now it was So Ilbi’s turn.

So Ilbi came forward with a determined expression and took up her sword.

“Tiger Walk Sword Technique, First Form!”

Seeing So Ilbi’s nimble body movements, light footwork, and even the energy flowing into her sword, So Cheonrim raised his eyebrows.

‘So Ilbi is much better. But…’

He somehow sensed the Tang Family’s martial arts in the child’s movements.

‘Is sister-in-law teaching So Ilbi separately?’

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