The Heavenly Demon Cult’s Strongest Maid - Chapter 211

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Chapter 211

Family head Moryong U, who had gone to the Martial Arts Alliance to announce the family’s innocence regarding Sword Cry Manor, had returned.

The Moyong Family acted no differently than usual, as if to prove their righteousness.

However, internally, they were making full preparations in anticipation of sanctions from the Martial Arts Alliance and retaliation from the Sichuan Tang School.

“Have the warehouses been sufficiently stocked?”

“For now, I’ve ordered them to stockpile three months’ worth of supplies.”

‘Hmm…’

Moryong Gil stroked his chin thoughtfully at his son’s words.

Three months.

It was roughly a sufficient amount, but one never knows how things will unfold.

“It’s not enough. Double it.”

“Yes, Father.”

“What was the atmosphere like during your travels?”

“There was no disturbance whatsoever.”

The Moyong Family was located in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, in the frontier regions.

While this usually worked as a geographical disadvantage, in times like these it became an advantage instead.

“Make sure no idle rumors spread.”

“Don’t worry. I’ve given strict orders to the subordinates as well.”

“Before long, a great storm will surely strike once. We must endure it.”

“I will keep that in mind.”

“If we overcome that, no one will ever be able to slander the Moyong Family again!”

There would be some stain on their honor, but it could be covered up with other achievements.

The tradition and power that the Moyong Family had built over many years would not crumble so easily.

“Grand Family Head.”

Just as Moryong Gil was steeling his resolve, a resonant voice came from outside the family head’s hall.

“Enter.”

The one who entered was Gu Yang-jung, the leader of the Seonpung Squad.

He respectfully bowed to Moryong Gil and Moryong U before taking his seat.

“How are the disciples faring?”

Not long after the war with the Shin Chang-yang Family, the family had once again fallen into a crisis situation.

Moryong Gil was inwardly worried that the disciples might have become dispirited because of this.

However, Gu Yang-jung’s answer was more than enough to dispel such concerns.

“Their loyalty pierces the heavens. Everyone is united with one heart, strengthening their resolve.”

“Is that so?”

Moryong Gil looked at Gu Yang-jung with trustful eyes.

While their morale had been boosted by victory in the war against the Shin Chang-yang Family, it also meant that Gu Yang-jung was doing an excellent job encouraging his subordinates.

“Your contribution is great.”

At Moryong Gil’s praise, Gu Yang-jung merely bowed his head silently.

Seonpung Squad Leader, Gu Yang-jung.

He was from a nameless slash-and-burn farming family near Shenyang.

In his childhood, after his parents were killed by bandits and he became a beggar who entered Shenyang, Gu Yang-jung desperately knocked on the Moyong Family’s doors.

Starting from the very bottom, he had now become the head of the Seonpung Squad, the most powerful military organization in the family.

There was no external influence whatsoever, and he had risen to that position purely through his own abilities.

It sounds easy to say, but that was an achievement that could never be accomplished through ordinary effort.

Perhaps because he had entered the family at a young age, Gu Yang-jung’s loyalty was also exceptional.

‘What a pity…’

Whenever Moryong Gil looked at Gu Yang-jung, he felt both reliable and regretful about his origins.

‘If only he had been born under slightly better parents, I would have taken him in as family long ago. Yes, even now…’

His beloved granddaughter’s reputation had been greatly tarnished.

A woman who had spent the night with another man while having a fiancé.

If they wanted to find her a marriage partner, they could force one if necessary, but how could that be a decent match?

Yet they couldn’t not marry her off either.

Excluding only his humble origins, it would be difficult to find such a suitable groom.

The age difference was quite significant, but what did that matter?

Moreover, if Gu Yang-jung risked his life in the great battle that might soon occur, it would be incredibly reassuring for Moryong Gil.

“Seonpung Squad Leader.”

Having finished his calculations, Moryong Gil called to him.

“Yes, Grand Family Head.”

“What do you think of my granddaughter?”

“Ah, Father!”

At Moryong Gil’s sudden words, Moryong U cried out in surprise.

However, Moryong U could not withstand his father’s sharp gaze.

When Moryong Gil had made up his mind ruthlessly, even he, as both family head and eldest son, had to obediently follow.

“Seonpung Squad Leader, answer quickly.”

While Moryong U immediately grasped the meaning of the question, Gu Yang-jung couldn’t even fathom its intent.

“…Do you mean Miss Cheong-a?”

Gu Yang-jung asked cautiously with a puzzled expression.

“For what reason are you asking this…?”

“You’re still unmarried, as I understand it. Is that correct?”

“…!”

Only then did Gu Yang-jung’s eyes flash wide as he grasped the meaning.

It was a reaction showing he had never imagined such implications could be involved.

“Why, do you dislike it?”

“N-No!”

At Moryong Gil’s cold tone, Gu Yang-jung hurriedly shook his head and answered.

“It’s just that such words are far too generous for someone like me…”

“Then I’ll take it that you’ll follow my will.”

Moryong Gil quickly reached a conclusion as if there was nothing more to consider.

Even though it was clearly a coercive and arbitrary decision, Gu Yang-jung actually looked moved.

“I will not disappoint your expectations.”

His flushed face and trembling voice conveyed his feelings.

“Hold the ceremony within this year.”

“Thank you.”

Just as Moryong Gil was giving Gu Yang-jung a meaningful smile.

“Family Head!”

Jang Seok, the deputy leader of the Seonpung Squad, rushed urgently into the room.

“What’s the matter?”

Without even time to bow, he hurriedly reported.

“King Dang Cheol-u and the Nokgi-dae have appeared in front of the main residence’s main gate!”

“What?”

At this movement faster than expected, Moryong U was greatly flustered.

“Father, what should we do?”

“What do you mean what should we do! Immediately prepare for battle!”

“Yes!”

At Moryong Gil’s command, Seonpung Squad Leader Gu Yang-jung was the first to rush out.

The next day.

The midday sun hung overhead.

Eok Grandfather stood in the middle of the main road, gazing at the Moyong Family’s main manor and spoke.

“I’m truly grateful it’s separated from the civilian houses.”

Though they probably wanted to exist in isolation to show off their specialness, Eok Grandfather sneered, saying they would regret that decision for years to come.

“Preparations?”

“All complete.”

At the report from Green Flag Group Leader Dang Seon-jong, Eok Grandfather looked at the Green Flag members and shouted.

“Grudges!”

“Tenfold!”

The Green Flag members responded in unison to Grandfather’s call.

“Resentment!”

“A hundredfold!”

I also raised my voice loudly along with them.

“Today, we repay the grudge from seventeen years ago.”

Eok Grandfather declared boldly and was the first to step toward the Moyong Family’s main estate.

Behind him, the Green Flag Group followed, emanating a fierce and menacing aura.

I slowly advanced from the rear, teamed up with Eok I-geon, Cheon-gang, and Seo-ryeon.

What?

Why is it so quiet?

Having never experienced this kind of warfare, I tilted my head in confusion at the strangeness.

Even though we had come so close, there was no sign of human presence at all.

“What’s wrong?”

Eok I-geon, who had been sticking to my side like a bodyguard, looked back at me.

“It seems like there’s no one here. They wouldn’t be hiding out of fear, so what is this?”

I frowned as I looked at the Moyong Family estate shrouded in silence. Then Eok I-geon smiled lightly and asked me.

“Look at the wall. Can’t you find anything different?”

“The wall?”

There’s nothing particularly special about it.

It was just a common wall you could see anywhere.

“I don’t know, except that it’s a bit high?”

“That’s exactly it.”

“What?”

“The wall is high, but since it’s built on hilly terrain, it feels even higher.”

“It does look more suffocating.”

“Li Dai Tao Jiang.”

Eok I-geon suddenly used difficult words.

“What does that mean?”

“It’s the eleventh stratagem of the Thirty-Six Stratagems. It seems they intend to use it.”

Wow, as expected of Eok I-geon.

He even knows military tactics!

What exactly can’t you do, and what don’t you know?

At times like this, I even feel respect for him.

There’s a reason he was so outstanding in the original story.

“It’s commonly said to sacrifice flesh to save bone. It’s a strategy of accepting small losses to achieve great victory.”

He’s been kind lately too.

Though that only applies to me.

“You said the wall is high, right?”

“Yes.”

“That means you can’t see what the inside looks like from the outside.”

“Wouldn’t it be roughly similar?”

I’ve even climbed over the Namgung Family’s wall, and there was nothing special about it.

“Usually that’s the case, but the Moyong Family seems different.”

“Why?”

“There are no ornamental trees.”

“Huh?”

Now that I think about it, not a single tree could be seen beyond the wall.

“The fear of the unknown – not knowing what traps there might be, what might be waiting for us. That’s more frightening than you’d think.”

“Are you scared too, Young Master?”

That can’t be possible.

“I’m an exception.”

Of course. Tch.

“And… that’s how my future in-laws appear too.”

F-future in-laws?

How can I be blushing in this situation?

I’ve known about Eok I-geon’s shamelessness for a while, but now I’ve completely given up.

“There’s no need for the Dang Family to climb over walls.”

Whether he knew my feelings or not, Eok I-geon clicked his tongue disapprovingly while looking at the Moyong Family wall.

“Spread out!”

It was then that Green Flag Group Leader Dang Seon-jong shouted.

At his command, the Green Flag Group widened their intervals and surrounded the Moyong Family estate.

In their hands, each one held poison pouches.

“Deploy poison!”

At the following command, dozens of poison pouches simultaneously flew over the Moyong Family wall.

Bang!

Pop!

With sounds like firecrackers, a subtle green poison mist bloomed above the Moyong Family wall.

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