The Heavenly Demon Cult’s Strongest Maid - Chapter 250

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Episode 4

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Terrifying sounds of air being torn echoed continuously through the Yeong-eun Hall Training Ground.

The sound of the spear tip cutting through midair as it thrust forward was like thunder.

Fierce energy swirled like a storm around Yang Ha-rin.

On the stone floor where the blazing sun beat down, Yang Ha-rin had been absorbed in training for an hour, dripping with sweat.

“Haah!”

Yang Ha-rin’s spear blade showed no mercy. The curves drawn left and right even exuded ferocity.

‘Vicious.’

I wasn’t the only one who had grown during those two years.

Yang Ha-rin had also trained just as hard as me, or perhaps even more harshly.

Usually she laughed and got along well like others her age. But sometimes she would gaze into the void with a sad expression.

How deep must the wounds in that heart be.

Paang!

The sound of wind being torn burst from the spear tip.

Yang Ha-rin’s spearmanship, which had once been spirited, had at some point become cold and sharp as frost.

The bold Yangga Spearmanship had become venomous beyond mere dominance.

“That spear has become quite sinister.”

As if reading my mind, Seo-ryeon suddenly interjected from beside me.

Seo-ryeon’s help had been significant in Yang Ha-rin’s growth.

Not only had she personally served as a sparring partner, but she had also mobilized her connections to frequently arrange martial competitions.

Seo-ryeon must have felt quite sorry for Yang Ha-rin, who had become alone.

Following her around calling “Sister, sister” must have made her feel a sense of responsibility too.

“Why are you looking at me like that?”

As I just stared at her quietly, Seo-ryeon’s head tilted to one side.

“Just because I’m grateful.”

“…Miss Seolha, to me?”

“Yeah, didn’t you know? I’m always grateful.”

“I’ll return those words right back to you.”

“Kind words spoken bring kind words in return?”

“Pfft, that’s right.”

We both burst into laughter at the same time without either of us starting first.

“Huh?”

Just then, Yang Ha-rin, who had just finished training, spotted Seo-ryeon and me.

“Sisters!”

She waved her arms widely and ran toward us.

I took Seo-ryeon and Yang Ha-rin to the pavilion and settled down. Then I summarized and conveyed what I had heard from Grandfather Gong yesterday.

“So you’re saying he’s creating a military force under your command?”

“Yeah, didn’t you expect it, Seo-ryeon?”

“Well, yes, but…”

She must be surprised that the first mission of that military force was more significant than expected.

“I am the First Miss of the main school, after all.”

I continued speaking playfully on purpose.

“Is that all? You’re the successor of the great Mahu!”

“Sister said that Mahu was so great that her status was comparable to Cheonma’s, right?”

“Ha-rini, you heard too?”

“I’m also in my second year of Demonic Sect life now, why are you acting like this!”

Though she lacked demonic energy, Yang Ha-rin had now become a quasi-demon faction member.

“What about the scale?”

Seeming to recognize the weight of the matter, Seo-ryeon asked seriously.

“Well. Since we need to move secretly, having too many people would draw attention.”

“Then it would be around ten people at most.”

Just as I was nodding at Seo-ryeon’s prediction.

“But sister, does that mean we’re going out to Jungwon?”

Yang Ha-rin, who had been just listening to the conversation between Seo-ryeon and me, suddenly raised her hand and shouted.

“Me too! I want to go too! I want to join that military force too!”

“Of course you have to go. Were you planning not to?”

“…Huh?”

“The only people I can trust are you and Seo-ryeon. The three of us absolutely have to go together.”

“Really? Sister, you trust me?”

“Don’t you trust me?”

“No, I trust you. Hiiing!”

As if moved by my words, Yang Ha-rin suddenly started sniffling.

Seo-ryeon and I gently patted Yang Ha-rin’s back.

I didn’t know that the ill-tempered kid would also be so emotionally sensitive.

“Thank you for trusting me.”

Unlike Yang Ha-rin, Seo-ryeon, who was a natural demon faction member and martial artist, calmly expressed her gratitude.

“I’d like Seo-ryeon to take the position of leader.”

“Yes.”

Seo-ryeon’s eyes widened briefly in surprise, but she soon nodded in agreement.

“What about me?”

Yang Ha-rin looked at me with sparkling eyes.

“I should get a position too! Since Sister Seo-ryeon is the leader, how about I be the vice-leader?”

“Vice-leader?”

“Yeah! Aren’t I good enough for that?”

“Stand down. Where do you think you’re going!”

I poked Yang Ha-rin’s forehead with my finger.

“Ah, why! You said you trust me!”

“I have someone else in mind for vice-leader.”

“Who is it?”

“Who might that be?”

Yang Ha-rin and Seo-ryeon asked simultaneously.

“Yu-un.”

“If it’s Yu-un, that’s good.”

Even after coming to the Demonic Sect, Yu-un lived obsessed only with training. With his skills, no one could object.

“Yu-un, you mean that person with the moist eyes who’s handsome? Oh, not bad!”

“Which part exactly is not bad?”

“…His diligence in training without missing a single day?”

Why are you avoiding my gaze while answering?

If I had had more time, I would have teased Yang Ha-rin more, but unfortunately there wasn’t time for that.

“I’d like to entrust a few people to Seo-ryeon… Do you have any trustworthy people?”

Somehow, the people I was acquainted with were all high-ranking elders or palace maids.

It was the result of spending most of my time training with Eok I-geon.

If I had known this would happen, I should have been friendly with everyone.

“They’re in the Yeom-wang Unit, but I’m not sure if they’d come just because I call them.”

“If they’re people Seo-ryeon trusts, I’d really like you to bring them.”

Having subordinates who worked well together was also an ability.

Those who had worked together in the Yeom-wang Unit would have good coordination with Seo-ryeon.

“The treatment will be much better than in the Yeom-wang Unit. Salary isn’t everything, but I can promise to provide the best of everything.”

“…Two people should be possible.”

After much deliberation, Seo-ryeon finally made up her mind.

“Then including me, that’s six total.”

The number was still insufficient.

“Sister Seolha, how are you planning to recruit the rest?”

“What choice do I have? I’ll have to ask for favors.”

“Ask for favors? From whom?”

Once again, I couldn’t help but feel grateful that I was a direct descendant of the Hyeon-ma Tak Family.

It was time to use the grandfather card after a long while.

“You’re planning to go to Tak Ga-ju, aren’t you?”

Seo-ryeon quickly guessed our next destination.

“At times like this, I should benefit from having a grandfather.”

“That’s a wise decision.”

“Then I’ll go see Grandfather right away, and Seo-ryeon, you go meet with the unit members. Talk to them well!”

I immediately passed through the castle gate and rushed quickly to the Hyeon-ma Tak Family.

“Grandfatherrrr!”

“Oh my, our granddaughter is here?”

The moment I entered the Tak Mansion, the entire manor stirred with activity.

Judging by how busily the maids were moving, it was certain that another grand feast would be prepared today.

Even though I always plead that I can’t eat it all and ask them to prepare something simple, they seem to let it go in one ear and out the other, as nothing ever changes.

When I mentioned this to Grandmother, she just advised me to accept it, saying it was Grandpa Tak’s pleasure.

So now I was just going with the flow.

“So, you’re forming a military force?”

“You already knew?”

As soon as I sat down, Grandpa Tak brought up the main topic.

“I was waiting for when our granddaughter would come visit this old man.”

“As expected, Grandfather is quick. You’re not the head of the Hyeon-ma Tak Family for nothing.”

“So how many have you gathered?”

“Six. I’m planning to make Seo-ryeon the leader.”

“That child is trustworthy enough to entrust with the role.”

Grandfather had recognized Seo-ryeon’s talent at first glance. I could see he was pleased that I was entrusting her with the leader position.

“Then is the deputy leader perhaps that Yang Family child?”

“No. Ha-rini is still young. Though his skills have grown considerably.”

“I see.”

This also seemed to please him, as Grandfather slowly nodded his head.

“I’m planning to ask Yu-un to be the deputy leader.”

“Yu-un… That’s a good choice.”

“I’m relieved you say that.”

“Above all, it’s good to see you filling the positions with people you’ve chosen yourself.”

“Still, this is about my limit. Two of the six are also being brought by Seo-ryeon from the Yeom-wang Unit.”

When I made a dejected expression, Grandpa Tak’s eyes flashed sharply.

Our grandfather’s personality came out – he absolutely couldn’t stand seeing his granddaughter feeling discouraged.

“Cheon-yeong.”

“Did you call for me?”

At Grandfather’s call, Uncle Cheon-yeong appeared from midair.

“What do you think?”

“Since the Divine Wind Witch said she’d prepare two, it seems we should also prepare two.”

“Adding two makes eight… We can leave the rest as Gong Gakju’s share. How does that sound?”

“That’s fine with me.”

I had been thinking along those lines from the beginning anyway.

“I’ll send them to Yeong-eun Hall tomorrow.”

“Thank you, Grandfather. You really are the best!”

When I gave him a thumbs up, a gentle smile appeared on Grandfather’s lips.

“Good, then let’s eat now.”

I wasn’t hungry at all, but I diligently applied myself to the meal as an act of filial piety.

Just as I was patting my full stomach and returning to Yeong-eun Hall in good spirits, Eok Hwi-gyeom was causing another commotion.

“Me too! I want in too! Please let me join Sister’s military force too! Please?”

As soon as he saw me, Eok Hwi-gyeom ran over and made a fuss, demanding to be included in the military force.

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