The Granddaughter of Manhyang Escort Bureau Hides Her Magic - Chapter 72

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Chapter 72

Ga Moyeon quickly stood up and shielded Juhwa.

“Why do you speak so harshly? Manhyang Express would never do business with us. Even if they did, we don’t have the money to pay.”

“Then, Soso Restaurant will continue receiving our deliveries? I’ll tell Geumwa Trading Company that.”

Geumwa Trading Company had a tight grip on the wholesale business in Chang’an.

The men before them were errand boys for Geumwa Trading Company, ruffians and swindlers who delivered goods and extorted money under the pretext of store management.

“Yes, please do so.”

At Ga Moyeon’s answer, Samawi patted her back with his raised hand.

With each thud, Ga Moyeon’s plump body swayed.

“You know I’m taking special care of Soso Restaurant, right?”

That wasn’t encouragement—it was violence.

Unable to bear it any longer, Juhwa intervened.

“Aunt, don’t make contracts with these men! Break the contract with Geumwa Trading Company too! We’ll bring you fresher and better goods!”

“This little rat, where do you get off interrupting when adults are talking?”

Samawi’s companions slowly approached and surrounded Juhwa and Ga Moyeon.

“What do you know about distribution to be running your mouth?”

The atmosphere turned menacing, but Juhwa wasn’t intimidated.

“I know one thing. You guys take extra money from my aunt under the pretext of delivery fees, and you bring the goods way later than promised. Does Geumwa Trading Company know about this?”

This was a guess, but it seemed to hit the mark perfectly.

Murderous intent filled the man’s eyes.

“Does this brat have two lives or something?”

The men’s hostility became incomparably more vicious than before.

So this is what it feels like when murderous intent touches your body.

Juhwa’s body trembled.

* * *

“Juhwa, come here.”

At Shin Ah’s call, Juhwa came running over quickly.

“I’m sorry, Miss. I ran away, but I couldn’t shake them off.”

“Are you hurt anywhere?”

“No.”

“That’s all that matters.”

Chilseon quickly took care of Juhwa. Shin Ah stepped forward.

“Who might you be?”

“Us?”

The man who seemed to be the leader of the group flicked the ‘Next-Day Express’ flyer attached to the small stall and snorted.

“Byeongjin, that’s my name, little girl.”

“I wasn’t curious about your name.”

When Shin Ah answered sarcastically, Byeongjin clutched his belly and laughed.

“Look at this cheeky thing! But what are you doing here? Hm?”

Byeongjin looked around Shin Ah’s small stall.

“Next-day delivery, what nonsense. You look like you can’t even lift a single carp.”

He grabbed the stall and shook it. The stone that Chilseon had perfectly positioned came loose, and the stall tilted precariously.

“Stop interfering with our business.”

Shin Ah warned coldly.

“Puhaha, interfering with business? Kid, you’re going to do business here?”

Byeongjin picked a fight even after seeing the Manhyang Express flag.

Had Manhyang Express’s reputation fallen to rock bottom? Or were they being ignored because of the composition of a child and a kind-looking middle-aged man?

‘Surely they can read.’

Either way, they’d picked the wrong target.

Shin Ah rolled up her sleeves.

Having recently opened the 5th Circle, Shin Ah was itching to use magic.

But she couldn’t just use magic anytime she wanted.

Magic should be used at the right time and place to shine, and only such people could receive the title of Great Mage.

When she first learned to use magic, she used it excitedly, but now the situation was different.

‘Using magic against ordinary people feels wrong. But using it against bad guys is fine.’

So ruffians who picked unnecessary fights were truly welcome.

‘Let’s see. Can I use Ice Arrow?’

Just because there were four of them didn’t mean she needed to shoot four ice spears.

Among the troublemaking group, one was at the level of a second-rate warrior, and the other three were just followers.

‘I just need to deal with the leader.’

In the past, when such problems arose, she would overwhelm them with the scale and quantity of magic. However, after gaining colleagues to work with, her way of thinking had changed a bit.

Efficiency, safety, and preparation for contingencies.

As Shin Ah finished calculating in her head and smoothly moved her foot, Chilseon stepped forward.

“Warriors, there seems to be some misunderstanding.”

Are they all warriors just because they carry swords?

Shin Ah was very annoyed by the title Chilseon used, but the ruffians seemed to think differently.

Byeongjin’s attitude softened considerably.

“There’s someone reasonable here. Are you the person in charge?”

“No. The person in charge is the young miss here.”

“What? That little kid is in charge?”

The men clutched their bellies and laughed.

Shin Ah gritted her teeth, and Mugyeol clenched his fists.

“Some rich family’s child must be playing house. But what to do—this isn’t a playground. Clean up this trash and get lost. I thought this woman was serving someone important.”

One of the men pointed at Juhwa. Then he raised his hand toward Shin Ah!

He exuded a menacing aura, but Shin Ah merely raised one eyebrow and didn’t budge.

“Oh? This one looks an adult straight in the eye? Need a beating to come to your senses?”

The man waved his pot-lid-sized hand through the air. It was clearly a threat.

“I say! Who are you to act so rudely? Apologize to the young miss at once!”

Even Chilseon, who hated conflict and fighting, couldn’t stand it anymore and shouted with veins bulging in his neck.

“What nonsense, ha! A scrawny guy who can’t even lift a sword pretending to be an adult and trying to protect children—if you want to live, take these kids and get lost.”

Hack, ptui.

Byeongjin spat in Chilseon’s face. Chilseon froze at the unexpected humiliation.

Sparks flew in Shin Ah’s eyes.

“Does getting old and tall make you an adult? Your behavior is worse than a ten-year-old child’s.”

She mocked in a cold voice.

“What? That thing is running its torn mouth carelessly?”

“You there, step back.”

Shin Ah pulled Chilseon behind her. An dignity unbefitting a child flowed from Shin Ah.

Chilseon bowed his head deeply.

“I overstepped my bounds, Escort Warrior.”

“Escort Warrior? That little kid is an Escort Warrior? Not playing Escort Warrior? Uhahahaha.”

Shin Ah closed her eyes.

If those bastards had behaved moderately, she had thought to send them off nicely with one spell. That’s why she didn’t bother asking about their affiliation.

‘If I knew, I’d want to chase them to the end and torment them.’

But those bastards had brought misfortune upon themselves.

Shin Ah clenched her fists. Using flashy magic on such low-level bastards would be a waste.

Making her fists hard as stones and smashing heads would be enough.

Ah…, with the height difference, it wouldn’t be fists but crotch shots instead… but that’s not my concern.

Shin Ah’s eyes gleamed wickedly.

Instead of cutting your lifelines, I’ll cut your meal tickets.

“Affiliation.”

“What?”

“I asked where you’re affiliated to act so insolently. I’m going to deal with you guys and collect compensation for damages.”

“You little brat think you can deal with us? We were going to go easy on you because you look cute, but that won’t do. Adults will teach you Chang’an’s stern laws.”

Shing, they drew their swords.

Acting all tough right before getting beaten up. Even going so far as to make the first declaration of war by drawing swords.

“You uncles brought this on yourselves. Don’t make excuses later. Mugyeol.”

Mugyeol, who had been waiting all along for Shin Ah to call him, answered “Yes.”

“Do whatever you want.”

“Then I’ll kill…”

“Don’t kill them.”

Shin Ah hastily restrained Mugyeol, who was murderously radiating killing intent.

‘Even though those guys started the trouble first, it’s still not enough to deserve death.’

Inside Mugyeol’s heart, having grown up under long oppression, accumulated anger and resentment that could explode at any moment.

While this served as a driving force for pursuing strength, it could also be used as a trigger for explosive, cruel violence depending on the situation.

‘That might be why Mugyeol became So Cheonma.’

Because he couldn’t control those emotions.

In this life, Shin Ah intended to watch carefully to prevent that from happening.

Shin Ah lightly nudged Mugyeol.

“Try doing something you can handle moderately.”

Unable to wait during that brief moment when Shin Ah was instructing Mugyeol, the men sneered.

“Why so much talk? Did you get scared? Did you wet yourself or something? Now that I mention it, I think I actually smell something.”

Mugyeol raised his sword. The men immediately scowled.

“That’s a wooden sword?”

“This is sufficient for you.”

Mugyeol pointed his sword at the men. His sword-holding stance was clearly proper at first glance.

Oh ho, he must have learned something.

Byeongjin’s lips curved crookedly.

“Don’t tell me you’re planning to face us with a wooden sword? You alone?”

“……”

“These are really funny guys. Since you entertained us after so long, we won’t kill you. Kahahaha!”

Laughter filled with absurdity and mockery burst out.

“Too much talk. My teacher said warriors speak with swords, not mouths.”

Mugyeol’s aura became quite fierce as he readjusted his grip on the sword.

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