The Heavenly Demon Cult’s Strongest Maid - Chapter 28

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Chapter 28

But I wasn’t in a position to tell Eok I-geon whether he did well or not.

The million nyang wasn’t my money anyway, and if he wanted to spend his own money, what could I do about it?

They say that when the rich spend a lot of money, the economy keeps rolling.

I wasn’t sure if that applied to this situation, but anyway, I decided not to worry about it.

But if this happens, will that thief target us?

Geez, suddenly I feel really sorry for him.

In the original work, he succeeded in stealing with his nimble body, but this time his opponent was none other than Eok I-geon.

Naturally, if he got caught by Eok I-geon, it was obvious he wouldn’t even be able to collect his bones, and I couldn’t feel at ease just watching that happen.

Stealing was certainly a bad thing, but the person involved had his own circumstances.

Even though he had some eccentric aspects, he was a serious character with a strong sense of justice, so I actually liked him quite a bit.

Of all people, Hong-hwan had to fall into Eok I-geon’s grasp.

Should I say he’s really unlucky too?

Was it because the original content had changed again?

Even though I decided not to worry about it, my head was completely filled with thoughts of Hong-hwan.

“Now, lastly, the long-awaited Heaven-Breaking Divine Sword! Everyone has been anxiously waiting for when it would appear, right? What more needs to be said? First, let me reveal the Heaven-Breaking Divine Sword to our valued customers!”

Today’s highlight of the black market.

That’s when the Heaven-Breaking Divine Sword appeared.

In an instant, the air flow in the room changed. As soon as the host’s lengthy explanation ended, the bidding competition began in earnest.

“Two million!”

“Three million!”

“Four million!”

Since it was a legendary divine weapon, the price range being called out was different from the start.

Everyone gathered here had essentially come for the Heaven-Breaking Divine Sword.

I remember reading this part quite enjoyably.

It was a sword about which nothing was known for certain – not what era it was made in, nor who created it.

Nevertheless, the reason martial artists rushed toward it with fire in their eyes was because of one legend.

He who grasps the Heaven-Breaking Divine Sword shall obtain the world!

Behind this cringeworthy phrase was a man named Dam Cheon-hak, the Sword Emperor, who was the previous owner of the Heaven-Breaking Divine Sword.

A figure who was born as the son of a farmer in a small rural village and became the greatest master under heaven with just one sword before even reaching the age of fifty.

The reason he, who had nothing and learned nothing, could receive the title of Sword Emperor was said to be due to his natural talent, but more so because of the miraculous energy possessed by the Heaven-Breaking Divine Sword.

Because of this, people who coveted the Heaven-Breaking Divine Sword climbed over his wall every day even while Dam Cheon-hak was alive, so his life must have been quite arduous.

One day, Dam Cheon-hak suddenly disappeared without a trace, causing the entire martial arts world to be in an uproar.

Thousands upon thousands of martial artists were mobilized to find him, but Dam Cheon-hak never showed himself.

Then a mysterious sword was discovered by some herbalist, and after appraisal, they concluded it was the Heaven-Breaking Divine Sword.

What I found funny was this part.

What exactly did they look at to definitively conclude that a sword used hundreds of years ago was the Heaven-Breaking Divine Sword?

Of course, there were naturally those who didn’t believe it.

If all martial artists had believed in the legend of the Heaven-Breaking Divine Sword, an event like today’s couldn’t have been held at all.

The world would have become a living hell with fights of stealing and being robbed.

Knowing the original work, I could think that since Eok I-geon really did unify the martial arts world, maybe it was thanks to the Heaven-Breaking Divine Sword, but honestly, I was more inclined to judge that it was achieved through Eok I-geon’s insurmountable abilities.

Well, the person himself doesn’t seem to think that way.

“Fifty million!”

The item that had been playing around the ten million range suddenly jumped to fifty million nyang.

As you might guess, it was Eok I-geon sitting next to me who called out that insane price.

Those who had been earnestly calculating and shouting auction prices all turned to look this way as if they had made a promise.

Although I couldn’t see their expressions because their faces were covered, I could hear their curses very well.

There were even those who couldn’t control their anger and broke whatever they were holding.

“Fifty million has been bid! Are there no more bids?”

The host’s voice was completely excited.

Why wouldn’t it be?

At best, it would have sold for around ten million nyang, but it had jumped up five times that amount.

The margin that would fall to him would also be considerable.

The amount of fifty million nyang was actually a number I couldn’t really grasp either.

I could only roughly guess it might be about fifty billion.

“I’ll count to three. One, two, three… Sold!”

Unlike Hong-hwan, the Heaven-Breaking Divine Sword came into Eok I-geon’s hands as in the original work.

The black market treated the major customer who had purchased two expensive items with utmost hospitality.

When we moved to a separately prepared space for receiving the goods, delicacies from land and sea were laid out.

But none of us touched the food.

Who knows what might be in there – would we eat it?

Having a meal in a place like this would be like proving you’re an idiot.

“Finished checking the receipts. Thank you for your business.”

Receipts and goods were exchanged with minimal conversation.

To think that the Heaven-Breaking Divine Sword and Hong-hwan were right before my eyes.

Even though I had watched the auction from the beginning, somehow it didn’t feel real.

It looks even prettier up close.

Since Eok I-geon has fair skin, red would suit him well too, right?

“Would you like to try it on?”

“…Pardon?”

For the customer’s privacy, currently only Eok I-geon, Cheon-gang, and I were in the room.

I was momentarily admiring Hong-hwan with my stuffy face veil removed when I doubted my ears for a moment.

“Wasn’t it something you wanted?”

“…Me?”

“You seemed to be looking at it particularly intently.”

Don’t tell me he bought Hong-hwan because of me right now?

Spending a whole million nyang?

As they say, those destined for success will succeed – I thought I had a good eye for things, but I don’t understand what kind of development this is.

Dumbfounded, I could only blink without being able to respond.

Then Eok I-geon took Hong-hwan out of the box and personally put it on my wrist!

Frozen by the unexpected physical contact, I couldn’t even think to refuse.

For a moment, with my soul departed, I just stared blankly down at Hong-hwan fitted on my wrist.

The bracelet was still beautiful.

Since I also have fair skin, the red color suited me well.

But why does this suddenly feel like shackles?

Just moments ago I had been admiring Hong-hwan, but the moment the bracelet was put on, I was swept up in a strange feeling.

“It’s pretty.”

Then I snapped back to my senses.

I didn’t know what Eok I-geon was aiming for by giving this to me, but the thought flashed through my mind that I absolutely shouldn’t accept it.

“Pl-please take it off! I cannot accept such a precious thing!”

“Don’t women usually like accessories?”

“That may be true, but this is too much for me. What if I lose it while wearing it? Please take it back.”

“It’s just a bracelet. If you lose it, I can just buy another one.”

Even if you don’t know Hong-hwan’s true nature, how can you say you’ll just buy another one after giving away such a huge sum of a million nyang?

Is this how all wealthy people think?

“Perhaps you don’t like it?”

“…?”

“I must have misunderstood. Then just throw that away. I don’t need it.”

“Throw… this away?”

“Hmm, no. Someone might pick it up, so it would be better to break it.”

This bastard is being serious right now, isn’t he?

The way his eyes filled with determination showed he was truly ready to smash Hong-hwan the moment I took off the bracelet.

As if to prove he’s a psychopath, his actions are truly varied.

“No! That would be unthinkable! Though this item is far too precious for someone like me, if you truly insist, I will gratefully accept it.”

In the end, I decided to shackle myself with my own feet to protect Hong-hwan.

I felt a bit uncomfortable that I was getting something that should have gone to that girl, but if this was fate, I decided to humbly accept it.

“We should move immediately.”

While Eok I-geon and I were bickering, Cheon-gang, who had been watching outside, approached cautiously and urged us to depart.

“The bugs are already starting to swarm.”

“It was expected.”

“We need to get out of the city first.”

Eok I-geon looked down at me as if asking whether I was ready.

“Yes. I’ll follow diligently.”

From the moment he mentioned bugs, I had been sensing it too.

This was the same flow as the original story.

The groups targeting Eok I-geon to steal the Heaven-Splitting Divine Sword.

Imagining the disaster that would unfold shortly, my brow furrowed without realizing it.

Perhaps thinking I was scared, Eok I-geon patted my back, telling me not to worry.

He seems to be getting more touchy lately.

Is it just my imagination?

“Let’s go.”

I didn’t have time to dwell on the question for long.

As soon as the door opened, I ran at full speed following Cheon-gang who dashed out.

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