The Heavenly Demon Cult’s Strongest Maid - Chapter 324

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Chapter 78

Either way, it was a declaration that he would kill them.

Despair flashed in Hyeol Ak-su’s eyes, where hope had briefly flickered.

Did he really think he could live after seeing Eok I-geon’s actions up until now?

‘How foolish.’

It wouldn’t happen, but even if Eok I-geon decided to spare them, I would have opposed it.

Most of the Gangnam Seven Evils’ atrocities were so terrible they were hard to even speak of.

If we let those bastards go, countless innocent people would surely die.

Since they had fallen into my hands, the fate of the Gangnam Seven Evils ended here.

“Who gave you the order?”

I took a step closer to Hyeol Ak-su and asked coldly.

I was secretly curious which of the Seven Seats’ names would come from his mouth.

“….”

However, Hyeol Ak-su didn’t answer.

His brothers also just glanced at each other without readily opening their mouths.

Did they mean to at least keep their loyalty since they were going to die anyway?

They would regret it immediately.

Zzziiiing―

As if it had been waiting, the Pae-cheon Divine Sword cried out and soared into the air.

The sharp blade slowly turned toward the Gangnam Seven Evils as if in slow motion.

“Hik!”

At this, Wicked Villain screamed in terror and staggered backward, dragging his crippled legs.

Moving first was his fatal mistake.

The Pae-cheon Divine Sword naturally turned in that direction.

“Pl-please….”

Wicked Villain shook his head and pleaded, but it wouldn’t work on Eok I-geon.

Unfortunately, Eok I-geon was a person who had never pitied anyone.

Swooooosh―

The Pae-cheon Divine Sword flew like a ray of light and severed even Wicked Villain’s remaining intact leg.

“Kyaaaak!”

Wicked Villain screamed pitifully and collapsed.

That was only the beginning.

The Pae-cheon Divine Sword cruelly slashed at Wicked Villain’s body as he crawled on the floor having lost both legs.

“Uaaaaaaak!”

Wicked Villain cried out so desperately that death would have been preferable.

“St-stop! Please stop!”

Hyeol Ak-su pleaded with Eok I-geon once more.

When I nodded slightly, the Pae-cheon Divine Sword stopped as if by magic. Then it gracefully flew through the air and settled beside Eok I-geon.

“Kyaa…!”

Fresh blood gushed from the fallen Wicked Villain’s mouth.

“Wicked Villain!”

“Br-brother!”

Malicious Demon ran to Wicked Villain while holding his mangled shoulder with his hand.

The Musician, whose limbs were stained with blood, sat down and cried out for Wicked Villain.

Even seeing it again, it was truly heartfelt brotherly love.

“I’ll… tell you everything. All of it. So please… stop.”

Hyeol Ak-su finally broke his silence as if giving up.

It seemed he had decided to die without pain since he was going to die anyway.

“Who ordered you to kidnap?”

“Hyeolcheon-hoe.”

Do I not know that already?

I crouched down in front of Hyeol Ak-su and met his eye level.

“So who in Hyeolcheon-hoe? Who gave you the direct order!”

“…Nok-jon.”

Oh ho, it was Nok-jon?

Nok-jon who infiltrated Sado-ryeon was using the Gangnam Seven Evils like subordinates?

Seeing that he was fine even after revealing Nok-jon’s name, it seemed he wasn’t under a prohibition spell.

Well, to Nok-jon, the Gangnam Seven Evils were just expendable goods.

I tested him once.

“Are you sure it’s Nok-jon?”

“She introduced herself as the third star, Nok-jon.”

“Where did you first meet Nok-jon?”

“We received help when we were being chased as public enemies of the martial arts world. She provided us with a safe hideout, and in return, we’ve been living by carrying out orders when they come down occasionally like today.”

Hyeol Ak-su answered my questions fluently without hesitation.

“So you’re saying she bought you with money. What exactly was Nok-jon’s order?”

“…She told us to take Cheonsin Bosal’s subordinate hostage to lure and kill her.”

Was she trying to get revenge for Tam-rang?

As far as I knew, the Seven Seats didn’t get along very well.

If not that, then maybe she wanted to receive praise from her master Tae-eul?

Hmm, this seemed more convincing.

“Seeing that she thought she could handle my sister with just the Gangnam Seven Evils, that Nok-jon isn’t quite right in the head either.”

Even though I hadn’t lifted a finger, Yang Ha-rin immediately recognized that the Gangnam Seven Evils were no match for me.

“You must have seen her face? I’ll provide an artist, so draw her features.”

Hyeol Ak-su, who met my eyes, gave a bitter smile.

‘No way?’

He shook his head weakly from side to side.

“I’ve never seen her face. She always wore a mask.”

“A mask?”

“That’s right. None of us brothers have ever seen Nok-jon’s bare face. Really!”

“Is that all you know?”

When Hyeol Ak-su didn’t continue speaking, Eok I-geon thrust his sword into his back without a moment’s hesitation.

“Urk! Kyuuuuk!”

When Eok I-geon twisted the sword, Hyeol Ak-su writhed in pain.

“Fragrance!”

Then the second Malicious Demon shouted.

“Sh-she had a distinctive fragrance!”

“A distinctive fragrance?”

At Yang Ha-rin’s question, Malicious Demon fumbled to recall his memory.

“It was a very luxurious scent I’d never smelled before.”

“And?”

“Out of curiosity, I looked into it, and they said such high-grade fragrances are made by famous perfumers for special customers. I also heard that not just anyone can use them because they’re expensive.”

He was saying that Nok-jon used perfume.

“From that, she must definitely be the wife or daughter of a high official, or someone from a wealthy family! Oh, and we can’t forget the successful courtesans from high-class pleasure houses.”

“So Nok-jon is a woman?”

Yes, that’s right.

That was a fact I already knew from the original story.

More than that, the mention of courtesan brought to mind Hyang-hyang, the first-class courtesan that Sect Leader Uncle had introduced me to during the day.

She was the one who had been assigned as the Wuhan branch leader.

At that moment, my intuition somehow kicked in.

‘Could Hyang-hyang possibly be Nok-jon?’

Sect Leader Uncle seemed to cherish her quite a bit….

Come to think of it, Tam-rang was also the top disciple of Cheon-gi Susa Jegal Mun-gi.

I couldn’t be certain yet, but I felt the need to keep an eye on Hyang-hyang for now.

I couldn’t let it show, so for the time being, it would be better to proceed alone without even Sect Leader Uncle knowing.

“I don’t think there’s anything more to come out.”

As soon as I finished speaking, Eok I-geon’s sword cleanly severed the necks of the remaining Gangnam Seven Evils.

Judging by the fact that there wasn’t even a single cry, they had clearly ended their lives without knowing how they died.

“Ha-rini, you worked hard. It’s all because of me….”

“No, sister! Honestly, it would be a lie to say I wasn’t scared, but there’s one thing I learned for certain this time.”

“What’s that?”

“That sister cares about me a lot?”

“What?”

When Yang Ha-rin stated something so obvious, I was rather dumbfounded.

“Why do you think those bastards chose me among the Phoenix Corps members? They recognized that I’m sister’s right hand!”

…Rather than that, wasn’t it because you’re weaker than Seo-ryeon, Ha-rini?

You have many openings too….

But I couldn’t bring myself to say those words out loud.

It was also true that I cared about Yang Ha-rin.

“Seeing how far Hyeol-cheon-hoe is going, I must be doing well. Right, Young Master?”

What could it mean that they were trying to kill me so openly?

It also meant that I was closely pursuing those bastards right under their noses.

Then should I go see it with my own eyes directly?

The place I visited in the middle of the night was the Wuhan branch of Hao Clan with its blue lanterns hanging.

After safely bringing Yang Ha-rin back to the inn, I visited with just Eok I-geon.

“What brings Miss Seolha here at this hour?”

A Ha-o-mun disciple who recognized me greeted me with proper etiquette.

“I have something urgent to tell Sect Leader Uncle. He’s still awake, right?”

“Of course. I’ll guide you there.”

“Thank you.”

The Ha-o-mun disciple led us to the very top of the inn. This seemed to be Sect Leader Uncle’s temporary office.

“Master, Miss Seolha has arrived.”

“At this hour? Come in quickly!”

I heard Sect Leader Uncle’s puzzled voice from inside.

I immediately opened the door and went inside.

“Hello, Cheonsin Bosal.”

Since I had already sensed the presence from outside, I greeted without showing any surprise.

“We meet again, Branch Leader Hyang-hyang.”

“Please just call me Hyang-hyang comfortably.”

At my respectful address, Hyang-hyang blushed shyly and spoke.

“I can’t do that. There’s clearly a hierarchy to consider.”

Excluding Sect Leader Uncle, Hyang-hyang held the highest rank in the Wuhan branch. Moreover, I couldn’t carelessly call an older woman by her name.

“But what’s the matter? Did something urgent happen?”

“I’ll step out. Please speak comfortably.”

“No, I think it would be better if Branch Leader Hyang-hyang listened as well.”

I deliberately held back Hyang-hyang who was trying to give us space.

“I just encountered remnants of Hyeol-cheon-hoe on my way here.”

“What? Hyeol-cheon-hoe?”

“Yes, Sect Leader Uncle. They kidnapped one of my subordinates to lure me out. You know the Gangnam Seven Evils, right?”

“Of course I do! Did you fight them by any chance? Are you hurt anywhere?”

Sect Leader Uncle, who knew well the notorious reputation of the Gangnam Seven Evils, immediately looked me over with worried eyes.

“I’m Cheonsin Bosal. How could the Gangnam Seven Evils be a match for me? Hyeol-cheon-hoe really seems to know nothing about me at all.”

“…I’m glad you’re safe.”

Hyang-hyang placed her hand on her chest and let out a sigh of relief.

“So did you learn anything from those bastards?”

“Yes.”

I paused for a moment before slowly reporting.

“Hyeol-cheon-hoe’s Third Seat, Nok-jon. It seems he has infiltrated Sado-ryeon, specifically Hao Clan.”

As I said this, I secretly observed Hyang-hyang’s expression.

‘Caught you.’

If I wasn’t mistaken, the corners of her mouth had subtly stiffened.

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