The Heavenly Demon Cult’s Strongest Maid - Chapter 231

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Chapter 231

“Father, Ling!”

“Grand Master!”

When we arrived in Sichuan, all the members of the Dang Family came out to greet us.

For me, this was the last schedule before returning to Headquarters.

“Seolha!”

“Hye-woon Aunt.”

Among them, Dang Hye-un ran over and hugged me. She must have worried about me a lot during this time, as tears were welling up in her eyes.

“You’re not hurt anywhere, are you?”

“Of course not. Before I could even show my skills, Nokgi-dae took care of everything with a swoosh!”

I deliberately made a big fuss, saying that I had properly experienced how scary Nokgi-dae was through this opportunity.

“Aunt has been well too, right?”

“I felt sorry for being the only one living comfortably at the main residence.”

Despite her words, I knew very well how busy Dang Hye-un’s life was.

She was a housekeeper who had taken over almost all the household management of the family from a young age, filling the void left by my mother.

While doing so, she never neglected her training and became a kind of overpowered character who grew into a famous female martial artist of the Dang Family, following in Grandmother’s footsteps.

“We’ve prepared a banquet hall inside. Father, please come in!”

At the suggestion of Family Head Dang Jong-ryeong, we all moved to the pavilion together.

Looking around the manor on the way, the Dang Family was already in a festive mood.

As we entered the banquet hall, the sound of musical instruments welcoming us, or more precisely, welcoming Eok Grandfather and Grandmother, echoed loudly.

Why wouldn’t it be so?

After 17 years, Grandmother’s false accusations had been completely cleared.

The Namgung Family and Moyong Family, who had framed Grandmother, were sentenced to 30 years of seclusion.

The criticism from the martial world toward them was different from 17 years ago.

I heard that their shamelessness in pushing their own crimes onto Grandmother while pretending to be righteous worked against them as an aggravating factor, and no one wanted to do business with them.

Even if they were in seclusion, they still had to make a living, but even that had become difficult.

From the Dang Family’s perspective, this was not just satisfying but absolutely refreshing news.

Moreover.

Eok Grandfather, the Grand Master of the Dang Family, was now gradually being called Dark Elder.

For the Dang Family, who were on the verge of witnessing the birth of a new Ten Supremes member, it was no exaggeration to say that only soaring days lay ahead.

“Grandfather, let me pour you a drink!”

When the banquet was in full swing.

I quietly moved to sit next to Eok Grandfather.

Now, when he seemed to be in a good mood, was the opportunity.

“It’s fine.”

But what was this?

Eok Grandfather refused my drink and even turned his back to me.

Though I could hear his hearty laughter from where I was sitting, it seemed he had no intention of letting go of his anger yet.

But would I give up because of that!

“Grandfatherrrr! You said it tastes better when I pour it for you!”

I casually moved to the opposite side and made eye contact with Grandfather.

I didn’t forget to smile as charmingly as possible.

“I said it’s fine.”

However, Eok Grandfather was not to be underestimated either. He turned his back to me again, showing his displeasure.

“Good grief, just how long do you plan to keep this up? Even I feel embarrassed watching this!”

It was then that Bandit Grandfather, who was sitting across from us, intervened.

“When your granddaughter is trying so hard, isn’t it about time you accepted it?”

‘Grandfather, no! Shh!’

There was nothing good about provoking someone who was already in a bad mood.

I shook my head and signaled Bandit Grandfather to be quiet.

“If you’re so embarrassed, you could just go back to your mountain stronghold. Why are you staying here?”

Eok Grandfather, who had been thoroughly ignoring me, glared at Bandit Grandfather and asked sarcastically.

Even if you’re angry, how could you say that so directly?

Bandit Grandfather was also trying hard to endure.

“Do you think I want to be here with you, Am-wang?”

“Since we’re on the topic, let me ask you one more thing.”

“What are you curious about?”

“Your granddaughter, whom you cherish so dearly, is about to abandon us and leave. Are you really okay with that?”

“…Hmph! That’s something I have to endure because there’s no choice!”

“Is that all your feelings for your granddaughter amount to?”

“What?”

Suddenly, a terrifying aura emanated from Bandit Grandfather.

The nearby air vibrated and the dishes on the table rattled.

“Do you dare use your power in my house?”

Eok Grandfather didn’t hold back either. When Grandfather got angry, even the table began to shake.

“Haha! Take it easy, both of you. At this rate, the whole building will collapse!”

Unable to watch any longer, Grandpa Tak said something and pressed down the surrounding air with his internal energy.

Then, as if a trigger had been pressed, both Bandit Grandfather and Eok Grandfather exploded simultaneously.

“In-law, stay out of this!”

“You shut your mouth!”

If Grandfather gets involved too, it’ll really be a disaster.

When I looked at him with pleading eyes, Grandpa Tak finally sighed and stepped back.

I felt sorry for Grandfather, who had become a sinner along with me because of my trip to Maegyo.

“Why are you all acting like this on such a good day?”

I forced a smile and tried to calm the grandfathers down.

“And how could I abandon Grandfather? I’m just going back home.”

“This is your home too!”

“…That’s true. But this isn’t my hometown.”

“Is there some law that says you can only live in your hometown?”

There came Eok Grandfather’s repertoire again.

There had been no problems until we finished our last boat ride in Chaohu and departed.

It started when we were not far from Sichuan land.

He had been grumbling a little every time he spoke, but after arriving, he refused to even talk to me or Grandmother.

Grandmother declared she was giving up halfway, and currently, I was struggling alone.

I fully understood Eok Grandfather’s feelings.

How disappointed he must be that his daughter and granddaughter, who returned after 17 years, were saying they would leave again so soon.

First one year, then six months, then just a few months before leaving – when I said that wasn’t possible, he got really angry.

Grandmother said time would solve everything, but I wanted to ease Grandfather’s heart before leaving for Headquarters.

I thought that was a granddaughter’s duty.

“As Grandfather said, I know very well that this is also my home. But I am Cheonma’s Disciple.”

“…Who doesn’t know that?”

“As the First Miss of the Demonic Sect, I’ve been away from my position for too long. Everyone must be curious. Please understand so that I can fulfill my duties. Okay?”

This was almost the first time I had spoken so seriously.

Perhaps because of that.

Eok Grandfather couldn’t say anything more and just kept drinking.

Even Bandit Grandfather, who supposedly disliked alcohol, poured drink after drink into his cup and downed them one after another.

Grandpa Tak had also taken a confrontational stance, but as if he understood both their feelings well, he joined in the drinking.

It was clearly supposed to be a joyful day, but the atmosphere was far too bleak.

It should have been a joyful day, but the atmosphere was utterly bleak.

Only my seat felt isolated from the banquet hall.

‘Should I just go for it?’

Looking at the three grandfathers, I wavered back and forth.

Though my heart had been burning with desire from before, given my affiliation, I hadn’t dared to even open my mouth.

‘But I can at least bring it up, can’t I?’

The grandfathers might refuse anyway.

If even this didn’t work, there was nothing more I could do.

I’d have no choice but to raise both hands in surrender like Grandmother.

“Eok Grandfather, Bandit Grandfather.”

Even at my call, both of them just drank their wine without a word.

What were they really planning to do after I left?

“I’ve been thinking about this. It hasn’t been long since I met you two, and naturally we haven’t spent enough time together, so as a compromise of sorts…”

Now they finally looked at me.

They seemed curious about what I was going to say.

“Would you like to come with me?”

“…Where do you mean?”

“Don’t tell me you’re asking us to go to the Demonic Sect together?”

“Yes.”

As expected, both of them looked like they had never even considered such a thing.

“Seolha.”

Grandpa Tak felt the same way.

“The Dark King walks the righteous path, Ho Jeon walks the path of evil. You must be cautious.”

“I know what you’re worried about, Grandfather.”

If it became known that the First Miss of the Demonic Sect had brought the Dark King and Ho Jeon to headquarters, it would very likely cause quite a stir.

It would be even more so because they weren’t just ordinary people, but those who had reached the pinnacle in their respective positions.

“But these two are my grandfathers. They’re not people who would reveal the location of headquarters, and they’ve already met Master. So wouldn’t that be okay?”

“The Sect Leader might not say anything, but the Six Great Demon Clans won’t stay quiet.”

“Grandfather is the head of the Hyeon-ma Tak Family, so would that really be a problem?”

“Are you telling this old man to suppress them with force?”

“Because you’re someone who can do that.”

My maternal grandfather was someone that even Master, who was Cheonma, couldn’t carelessly touch.

The position of the Hyeon-ma Tak Family in the Cheonma Sect had an influence so high that ordinary martial artists couldn’t even imagine it.

“Of course, that’s only if Eok Grandfather and Bandit Grandfather accept the invitation.”

“I’ll definitely go!”

As soon as I finished speaking, Bandit Grandfather shouted.

“This old man will prepare lots of gifts too!”

“I have to go too! I need to go and see with my own eyes whether it’s a place where my daughter and granddaughter can live!”

Compared to my agonizing, the grandfathers’ decision was quick.

“Very well. What can’t Cheonma’s disciple do? This old man will handle any noise that arises.”

With Grandpa Tak’s approval as well, my worries were over.

“So now you grandfathers will stop being angry, right?”

“When was I ever angry?”

“This old man doesn’t know what anger is!”

Watching the two of them change their expressions in an instant, I could only laugh.

About a month later, I returned to the Cheonma Sect.

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