The Heavenly Demon Cult’s Strongest Maid - Chapter 316

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Chapter 70

The inn was bustling from early morning.

Something that was nearly impossible to happen in this martial arts world was scheduled to occur today.

“Seolha, you’re here.”

“Yes, Grandfather.”

Led by Bandit Grandfather, Grandpa Yongwang and Sect Leader Uncle from Hao Clan came down dressed properly in formal attire.

Sect Leader Uncle, who was called a sexy middle-aged man by fans of the original work, looked dignified in whatever he wore.

On the other hand, Bandit Grandfather and Grandpa Yongwang, who had taken off their tiger leather vests and fisherman’s clothes, looked awkward as if they were wearing borrowed clothes.

“How do I look, this old man?”

“What do you mean how? You look wonderful!”

I gave a thumbs up, paying respect to myself for my increasingly improving lying skills.

As a granddaughter, it was proper to boost the spirits of my grandfather who was about to head to the Martial Arts Alliance Headquarters, which was no different from a death trap.

“Niece Seolha looks even prettier today.”

Of course you would think so.

Young lady, yesterday I received energy cleansing from my grandfathers and underwent a complete transformation.

“Thank you, Sect Leader Uncle.”

“So, Seolha is coming along too?”

“Yes, Grandpa Yongwang.”

The reason I was going to the meeting between the Martial Arts Alliance and Sa Do-ryeon, despite having no connection to it, was because of a request from Chief Strategist Jegal Mun-gi.

“Miss Tak! It shouldn’t happen, but if by any chance the Alliance and Sa Do-ryeon clash, you’re the only one who can stop it right now. So I’ve shamelessly come to find you. Won’t you join us at the meeting?”

Indeed, Uncle Jegal Mun-gi was smart.

Not satisfied with just pulling me in, he even pleaded with Am-jon Grandfather.

Since Ho Jeon, one of the Ten Supremes under Heaven, was coming out as Sa Do-ryeon’s representative, he asked Am-jon Grandfather to lend strength to the Martial Arts Alliance or something.

Although Am-jon Grandfather didn’t view the Martial Arts Alliance favorably due to past issues with Grandmother, he reluctantly agreed to Jegal Mun-gi’s earnest request.

I also coolly accepted, but I used a little trick to bring along Grandpa Tak and Eok I-geon.

Should I call it a desire to see the harmony of the orthodox and unorthodox sides, even if just briefly?

Since our sect also had to prepare for the Bloodsky Sect organization, it seemed good in many ways for Grandpa Tak, the head of the Hyeon-ma Tak Family, to observe.

“If you’re all ready, let’s go.”

“Let’s go.”

Outside, the Xuanwu Unit was already waiting to escort us.

The Xuanwu Unit, wearing red uniforms with xuanwu emblems on their chests, was standing by in formation.

The intense colored clothing was impressive, but what caught my eye more was the Martial Arts Alliance flag held high.

“I am Choo Gwang-saeng, the one in charge of the Xuanwu Unit.”

Unit Leader Choo Gwang-saeng politely greeted us with proper etiquette.

“I am Ho Jeon of Nok-rim.”

“I am the Dragon King of Jang-gang.”

“I am Ssang-myeon-gun-ja, leader of Hao Clan.”

Choo Gwang-saeng, who had become acquainted with Sa Do-ryeon, also cupped his fists toward us.

“Gu-deung.”

“Yes!”

At Grandpa Yongwang’s sudden call, Uncle Gu-deung answered with unusual discipline and jumped forward.

Then he attached Sa Do-ryeon’s flag to a bamboo pole and proudly raised it high.

The problem was that its height was higher than the Martial Arts Alliance flag.

I could see that everyone knew this but pretended not to notice or see it.

‘Oh my.’

This is why Chief Strategist Jegal Mun-gi invited me.

“Uncle Gu-deung!”

“Huh?”

“You need to make the flag heights the same, okay?”

Are you really going to start a war of nerves before the meeting has even begun?

And here in Wuhan, no less?

At my words, Uncle Gu-deung looked around frantically with confused eyes, searching for Bandit Grandfather, Grandpa Yongwang, and Sect Leader Uncle.

I smiled but put strength in my eyes as I looked at the three of them.

“Ahem.”

“Cough.”

“…Adjust it.”

Finally, at Grandpa Yongwang’s instruction, Uncle Gu-deung cut the bottom of the flagpole to match the height of the Martial Arts Alliance flag.

Look at this.

How nice does it look now?

Choo Gwang-saeng sighed in relief and sent me a grateful look.

“Good girl.”

Grandpa Tak quietly praised me, saying I did well.

“Then we’ll depart.”

When Choo Gwang-saeng signaled, the Xuanwu Unit spread out in two rows to escort us.

It was a strange sight.

The flags of the Martial Arts Alliance and Sa Do-ryeon fluttered side by side as we walked down the main road.

The crowds that had gathered since dawn after hearing the rumors all watched our procession while holding their breath.

“So that’s what Sa Do-ryeon’s flag looks like.”

“I heard the five circles symbolize the five sects that make up Sa Do-ryeon.”

“Then those three are…”

“My friend’s friend’s younger brother works at the Martial Arts Alliance, and he said those three are Ho Jeon of Nok-rim, the Dragon King of Jang-gang, and Ssang-myeon-gun-ja of Hao Clan.”

“Even seeing it with my own eyes, I can’t believe it. To think we’re seeing Sa Do-ryeon entering the Martial Arts Alliance Headquarters with their flag raised.”

“Indeed.”

Exclamations and whispers from people could be heard from all directions.

This procession would surely become a major topic of discussion for a long time.

“Oh? That female warrior over there!”

Then someone shouted from among the crowd.

“Heavenly Divine Bodhisattva! It’s the Heavenly Divine Bodhisattva!”

“Heavenly Divine Bodhisattva? Where, where!”

“Ah, I still can’t forget that golden radiance! It was the descent of Buddha himself!”

“That’s why they call her the manifestation of Buddha!”

“If Buddha has come, shouldn’t we quickly make wishes?”

No!

Why are you making wishes to me!

Before the bewildered me could stop them, wishes started pouring out from everywhere.

“Please, please. I beseech the Heavenly Divine Bodhisattva! Please make our son study well…”

“Heavenly Divine Bodhisattva, please let my husband safely complete his business trip and return home.”

“I beseech the Heavenly Divine Bodhisattva. Please let my father and mother live long and healthy lives…”

Wow, this is driving me crazy.

Is this mess happening because the word ‘bodhisattva’ is unnecessarily attached to my nickname?

“…”

Though he didn’t say anything, Grandpa Tak’s expression was dark.

How must he feel inside, seeing the First Miss of Cheonma Sect being called a bodhisattva?

I really wanted to cry too, emotionally speaking.

“I’m fine with it.”

Eok I-geon whispered beside me without reading the mood.

Are you calling that consolation right now?

I glared at the innocent Eok I-geon and obediently marched with the most repentant expression I could manage.

Boom boom boom―

The majestic sound of drums was the first to greet us.

The main gate of the Martial Arts Alliance Headquarters was wide open, with Alliance warriors lined up on both sides.

It was a formation that displayed both welcome and dignity with an imposing presence.

At the center of the main gate stood Alliance Leader Yeon Un-jang, Chief Strategist Jegal Mun-gi, and Am-jon Grandfather.

“Please, come in.”

Yeon Un-jang walked forward and welcomed us warmly.

“Thank you for the warm reception.”

Hojeon Grandfather took a cupped-fist salute to Yeon Un-jang, representing the three leaders.

Thud!

Shortly after, the main gate of the headquarters closed behind us with a loud sound.

In a way, this was a scene that would remain in history forever, yet from the Martial Arts Alliance side, no one except the three had come out.

At the very least, elders from each sect should have shown their faces.

“This is why it’s difficult.”

As I looked around, Grandpa Tak nodded alone as if he had expected this.

“It’s my first time meeting you. I’m Jegal Mun-gi, serving as Chief Strategist.”

While Alliance Leader Yeon Un-jang exchanged greetings with Sadoryeon’s three leaders, Uncle Jegal Mun-gi approached us in a friendly manner.

I remembered how his face lit up when Grandpa Tak’s story was first mentioned.

‘He probably wants Cheon-sin-mun to join the Alliance.’

But our grandfather isn’t that easy to deal with.

“Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. It’s a pleasure to meet Cheon-gi Susa like this. I am Tak Joong-hak of Cheon-sin-mun.”

“…!”

When Grandfather revealed his name, Jegal Mun-gi flinched for a moment.

“What’s wrong?”

“…It’s nothing.”

It’s not nothing.

You were surprised because you recognized Grandfather’s name.

My maternal grandfather, known in Gangho as the Demon Sword Master.

Since he was such a reclusive person, he could be considered even more shrouded in mystery than my master, Cheonma.

The world is wide and there are many people with the same name!

This was mine and Grandfather’s strategy.

“It’s an honor to host such distinguished guests.”

Our strategy seemed to work as Jegal Mun-gi smoothly deflected and glanced at me.

I understand.

I’ll work hard to prevent the Righteous-Evil War.

I smiled brightly to show him not to worry.

“Now that I think about it, three people came from Cheon-sin-mun as well.”

Oh? That’s how it turned out.

Martial Arts Alliance, Sadoryeon, and Cheon-sin-mun.

Each had exactly three people participating in the talks.

“If you remove the ‘Evil’ from Cheon-sin-mun’s ‘Demon-Buddha-Evil’, it’s exactly like a Righteous-Evil meeting. Hahaha.”

At Jegal Mun-gi’s joke, cold sweat trickled down my back.

He couldn’t possibly have noticed something, could he?

“Do you perhaps wish for that day?”

Eek!

Unlike my flustered self, Grandpa Tak calmly asked back.

As if he hadn’t expected such a question, Jegal Mun-gi pondered for a moment before answering with a smile.

“Yes, I do wish for it.”

A glint flashed in Grandpa Tak’s eyes.

“Though we may pursue different things, I still prefer the current peace. So please, I ask for your cooperation.”

“Isn’t the first step always the most important?”

Grandpa Tak’s single statement contained many meanings.

Yeon Un-jang and Jegal Mun-gi, who couldn’t possibly know this, guided us to Maeng-ju Palace.

The curtain had just risen on the meeting that would encompass the Righteous and Evil factions.

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