The Heavenly Demon Cult’s Strongest Maid - Chapter 229

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Chapter 229

“Yawn.”

The place where I opened my eyes was the Hao Clan mansion.

Since last night’s battle ended late, I ended up staying for two days.

Yesterday was a somewhat special day for me.

It was the day I first properly executed combination techniques with Eok I-geon.

We moved as if we had learned a pair of martial arts.

‘Come to think of it, that’s not entirely wrong.’

Mahu’s martial arts were created under the influence of the Cheonma Divine Art.

Mahu’s internal energy cultivation method, the Mahu Hwan-hon Shin-gong, was the Cheonma Soul Return Formula with demonic energy added to it, and the Mahu Dominion Sword was inspired by the Cheonma Dominion Step.

That’s why Eok I-geon’s Cheonma Dominion Step and my Mahu Dominion Sword were a perfect match.

‘Oooooh!’

I could still feel yesterday’s thrill.

At times like this, I truly realize that I’ve become a martial artist.

It’s unbelievable when I think about the original story.

Who would have thought I’d defeat Namgung Cheon together with that Blood River Demon Lord.

In the novel, Eok I-geon was a character with many nicknames.

Among them, Blood River Demon Lord was given because he created rivers of blood wherever he went.

He probably won’t be called by that nickname anymore, right?

When will I get a nickname?

I was walking along grinning to myself.

“Did you sleep well?”

A middle-aged woman named Wol-yeong approached me and greeted me.

“Yes, thanks to you.”

She was a disciple of the Hao Clan’s Flower Guild who served Ssang-myeon-gun-ja Sang Gwan-su.

“You’re going to eat, right? Let’s go together.”

“Thank you.”

I was getting confused about the way anyway.

With Lady Wol-yeong’s guidance, I was able to safely arrive at the restaurant.

“Grandfatherrrr!”

“Oh my, our granddaughter.”

“Come sit down quickly.”

“Here, over here!”

At my appearance, the three grandfathers lit up their eyes and each pointed to the seat next to them.

“Hmm.”

I pretended to think for a moment, then took a seat next to Bandit Grandfather.

“Hahaha! Today it’s me after all!”

Bandit Grandfather laughed heartily and rejoiced as if he owned the whole world.

Yesterday I paid a little more attention to Eok Grandfather, and since I’ll be returning to headquarters soon, I just invested more time in Bandit Grandfather.

Hey there, Grandpa Tak?

Great-grandfather Am-wang?

It won’t even last 5 minutes, no, not even 3 minutes, so why are you making such sulky expressions?

Whenever the grandfathers acted like this, I found it absurd but also laughed inside.

The people around felt the same way.

Everyone was hiding and laughing, just not showing it.

Except for Eok I-geon, of course.

Eok I-geon had a face showing he was displeased that I didn’t sit next to him today as well.

“Seolha.”

“Yes, Sect Leader Uncle.”

When I returned yesterday after dealing with the murderer, Sang Gwan-su suddenly announced he would adopt me as his niece.

When he said he had already finished talking with the grandfathers, I cheered and started calling him Sect Leader Uncle from yesterday.

“Open it.”

As the meal was ending, Sect Leader Uncle handed me an envelope.

“What is this?”

Could it be money?

Is he giving me allowance right after adopting me as his niece?

‘That would be amazing.’

Since he’s the Hao Clan leader, wouldn’t the scale be quite large?

I opened the envelope with an excited heart.

“…”

And honestly, I was quite disappointed.

Because there was only a single piece of paper inside.

‘No. Maybe not.’

It could be a high-value promissory note issued by a bank.

I didn’t give up my last thread of hope and took out the paper to unfold it.

“…Huh?”

Unexpectedly, the paper was densely filled with nicknames.

Beautiful Jade Sword, Peerless Flower, Flying Heaven Red Shadow, White Sword Divine Maiden, Solitary Sword Fragrance…

“Oh.”

Eok I-geon, who had appeared at some point, quietly admired the nicknames.

“What did you come up with?”

“Of course it would be something pretty, right?”

“Tell us quickly.”

The three grandfathers also stretched their necks like giraffes, showing interest.

“If Seolha doesn’t like it, you’ll be in big trouble, Ssang-myeon-gun-ja. The grandfathers’ nagging, oh my!”

Grandpa Yongwang waved his hands and teased Sect Leader Uncle.

“Could this be…?”

Finally, I got a strong feeling about what this was.

“…My nickname?”

“That’s right.”

Wow!

I was genuinely surprised.

Just a moment ago I was talking to myself about when I’d get a nickname.

This isn’t a hidden camera, is it?

“How is it? This uncle put his heart into creating these.”

“Sect Leader Uncle!”

At my voice filled with emotion, Sect Leader Uncle’s shoulders rose high.

“You really made nicknames for me?”

“Of course! You just need to choose whichever one you want from those written there.”

“Huh? I choose the nickname?”

I wondered why it was so quiet.

Yang Ha-rin interjected, asking what kind of nonsense that was.

“Aren’t nicknames supposed to be naturally created to fit the situation? That’s why I heard many martial artists are dissatisfied with their own nicknames.”

“Usually that’s true. But!”

Sect Leader Uncle tapped his chest with his hand.

“Who am I? Am I not the leader of the Hao Clan? Since Seolha is this sect leader’s one and only niece, I should at least do this much!”

So he meant the Hao Clan would deliberately spread rumors to make it an established fact.

I know this well from experience.

Then it’s basically confirmed…

‘Is this the taste of power backed by the Hao Clan?’

Sweet. Very sweet.

“I want to go with this one!”

I chose immediately without hesitation.

It was a title that caught my fancy from the moment I unfolded the paper.

Cheon-sin Geom-hwa (Heavenly Divine Sword Flower).

As soon as I decided on my title, it became noisy outside.

From the sound of bustling footsteps, it seemed the Hao Clan members had been waiting and immediately sprang into action.

Now when introducing myself to people, should I say ‘I’m Cheon-sin Geom-hwa Seolha’?

“Thank you, Sect Leader Uncle.”

I sincerely conveyed my gratitude to Sect Leader Uncle with a bow.

“Our granddaughter has now become a proper martial artist!”

“Cheon-sin Geom-hwa, this old man likes it too.”

“Ryeong-i should have been here for this occasion.”

The grandfathers also looked at me with satisfaction.

“Sister, congratulations! I’m Mujeop-hwa, and you’re Cheon-sin Geom-hwa! We’re both flowers!”

Yang Ha-rin laughed brightly, as happy as if it were her own achievement.

“Cheon-sin Geom-hwa…”

Eok I-geon kept muttering my title beside me, though I couldn’t tell what he meant by it.

Then Lady Wol-yeong carefully approached and whispered something in Sect Leader Uncle’s ear.

Sect Leader Uncle nodded and called me.

“Seolha.”

“Yes?”

“Gwang-gae has awakened.”

“Uncle Wang?”

It was Gwang-gwon, not Gwang-gae, but now wasn’t the time to correct that.

I jumped up and followed Sect Leader Uncle to the upper floor.

“Uncle Wang!”

Though his complexion was still pale, his eyes were clear, so fortunately he seemed to have fully regained consciousness.

Seeing Uncle Wang safely awakened, I offered several prayers of gratitude to gods I didn’t even believe in.

“Perfect timing.”

Uncle Wang signaled me to wait a moment, then urgently spoke to Sect Leader Uncle.

“It’s Namgung Cheon! Namgung Cheon! I collapsed without being able to say that one character ‘Cheon,’ how frustrating it was!”

Uncle Wang fumed while lying down, apparently still bitter about it.

“Why aren’t you responding? Can’t you hear that the murderer’s identity is Namgung Cheon?”

When Sect Leader Uncle’s reaction was slow, Uncle Wang shouted again.

“Uncle Wang, about that…”

I quickly opened my mouth to explain.

“You don’t seem to believe my words.”

But Uncle Wang was a beat faster than me.

“I fully understand that feeling. Righteous Sword Master Namgung Cheon being a murderer – it’s unbelievable. Still, I’m a branch leader of Gaebang. Please consider the weight of my words.”

“Uncle Wang…”

“No! Instead of this, we need to inform Gaebang. Since my body is like this, please help me. I’ll definitely repay the debt for saving my life!”

Sect Leader Uncle looked back at me.

I could read it from his eyes alone.

He was telling me to handle it.

Yes, since you even gave me a title, I should naturally do at least that much.

“Uncle Wang.”

I hurriedly approached closer to uncle.

“Good grief!”

However, my words clearly weren’t reaching Uncle Wang’s ears.

“Namgung Cheon really is the murderer! I saw it with my own eyes! Why won’t you believe me? We need to catch Namgung Cheon as soon as possible… Cough, cough!”

“That’s what happens when someone who hasn’t even fully recovered shouts like that!”

What an impatient personality.

I quickly confessed before Uncle Wang overexerted himself further.

“I know, Uncle. That Namgung Cheon is the murderer.”

“Right, if you know then immediately… Huh? You know?”

Uncle Wang’s head snapped around.

“Yes, and don’t worry. He died last night.”

“Dead? Who do you mean? You’re saying that Righteous Sword Master Namgung Cheon died?”

“Yes, because I caught him!”

That’s how I got my title too!

“I didn’t do it alone though. Young Master and I did it together!”

“…Seolha, your jokes are going too far at a time like this. Your grandfathers must have handled it, right?”

“No? Young Master and I really worked together to deal with him!”

“Hey, why does this girl keep acting like this? You probably just finished up what Elder Am-wang had already done.”

“Waaah!”

To pour such cold water on my heroic tale!

I didn’t think Uncle Wang was like this – how mean!

“Gwang-gae.”

Perhaps feeling sorry for my indignation, Sect Leader Uncle stepped forward.

“Are you looking down on our niece right now?”

“…Niece?”

“Did you think you were the only uncle?”

Sect Leader Uncle looked down coldly at Uncle Wang and testified.

“It’s all true. Last night, the murderer Namgung Cheon died by Seolha’s hand.”

“Eh eh eh?”

Uncle Wang was so shocked his voice cracked.

“Did you hear that?”

“Th-th-that’s impossible…”

“What’s impossible? Don’t you know who I am?”

I spoke clearly to Uncle Wang’s face.

“I’m the granddaughter of Cheon Su-dok-hwa Dang Yeong-ryeong. From today, please call me Cheon-sin Geom-hwa. Got it?”

Cheon-sin Geom-hwa.

The more I said it, the more it rolled off my tongue – I really liked it.

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