The Supreme Who Rules the Boundless Sky - Chapter 30

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Spear Heaven Martial Emperor Episode 30

“A, a Second-Class Squad…”

Someone spoke with a trembling voice.

Second-Class Squad.

That was a position that could command roughly a hundred personnel. Not only was its military strength incomparable to a Third-Class Battle Unit, but it was also one of the few positions available in the Namgung Family.

“Isn’t this too fast? It’s only been a few days since the Pungwoon Unit was created…”

“No. Considering the achievements the Third Young Master has made, I think even this is slow. He is fully qualified to become the master of a Second-Class Squad.”

“…”

The Senior Members had no choice but to keep their mouths shut at Namgung Cheon’s strong assertion.

No matter how they looked at it, they could feel his firm will to make Namgung Hyeok the master of a Second-Class Squad.

“As I said earlier, if you have any objections, please voice them at the Family Council. Well then.”

Namgung Cheon said this and left his seat.

The Senior Members who had been drinking tea with him could only look at each other with complicated expressions.

* * *

In the end, the Pungwoon Unit’s promotion was approved as planned.

It wasn’t that there was no opposition, but the achievements Namgung Hyeok had made were too great to block it. Since he presented his results first and then made his argument, there was no way to stop it.

However, opinions were somewhat divided on what came after.

“We need to recruit new warriors for the Family. Only then will outstanding talents join the Pungwoon Unit, won’t they?”

“No, wouldn’t it be sufficient to merge the existing Third-Class Battle Units? There are no more warriors left who aren’t affiliated with the Military Force.”

The disagreement was about where to find the people who would become the Pungwoon Unit’s new personnel.

However, that was quickly resolved by Namgung Hyeok’s opinion.

“I would like to accept the Suhodae and Cheongkeomdae, who worked together with us during the Jeokyeomchae mission, into the Pungwoon Unit. Of course, only if those two units are agreeable to it.”

The Suhodae Commander and Cheongkeomdae Commander were slightly taken aback by Namgung Hyeok’s words.

Who would have thought he would designate them?

However, since they already held deep favor toward Namgung Hyeok, their deliberation wasn’t long.

“Suhodae Commander Im Hogyeong. I will accept the Pungwoon Unit Commander’s will.”

“Cheongkeomdae Commander Lee Seonmin. I will likewise follow the Pungwoon Unit Commander’s will.”

The two commanders readily accepted Namgung Hyeok’s proposal.

No matter how they looked at it, being affiliated with a Second-Class Squad was better than remaining as a Third-Class Battle Unit.

Moreover, wasn’t their superior none other than Namgung Hyeok?

He had already shown his deep consideration for his subordinates by sharing the spoils of war he had obtained.

It seemed they could work with such a person indefinitely.

“Ahem. If that’s the will of the two commanders…”

The Senior Members nodded and acknowledged their joining.

With this, the Pungwoon Unit was reborn as a Second-Class Squad with a total of about a hundred members.

“I will continue to serve the Family with utmost dedication.”

Thud.

Namgung Hyeok, who had risen from his seat, gave a Cupped Fist Salute toward the Family’s Senior Members.

His appearance was dignified and full of majesty.

The Senior Members gulped.

By becoming the commander of a Second-Class Squad, Namgung Hyeok’s already strong power had become even more formidable.

‘Now there really is no one who can stop the Third Young Master.’

‘How is the Acting Family Head reacting?’

The Senior Members subtly observed Namgung Jangcheon’s reaction.

But surprisingly, Namgung Jangcheon appeared calm.

He seemed not to care much even if Namgung Hyeok became the commander of a Second-Class Squad.

“Seeing you now, even elder brother would be greatly pleased. Truly admirable.”

“Thank you.”

“I hope you will continue to be a reliable pillar supporting the Namgung Family.”

That was the end of their conversation.

Namgung Hyeok took his seat, and the meeting immediately moved on to the next agenda.

“Distinguished guests from the Shandong Ak Family will be visiting the Main Family House soon. Everyone please prepare to welcome the distinguished guests.”

“From the Shandong Ak Family?”

“Why is that?”

Everyone asked back in surprise.

The Shandong Ak Family.

That place was a prestigious family among prestigious families that had produced military officials for generations since ancient times.

Although their influence was more focused on the military rather than the martial world, so they weren’t included in the Ten Great Families, their status was no less than theirs.

No, in some aspects, they could be considered superior.

So everyone was flustered that guests were coming from such a place.

“Actually, I requested alliances from nearby families as a measure to prepare for the threat of the Evil Path Alliance. They’re probably visiting because of that.”

Namgung Jangcheon said with a bright smile. All the Senior Members expressed admiration at this.

“Oh! As expected of the Acting Family Head!”

“If we can form an alliance with the Shandong Ak Family, even the Evil Path Alliance won’t be frightening.”

“You’ve truly made a great achievement. Phew. This puts my mind at ease.”

Especially Namgung Jangcheon’s faction continued their praise with joy.

Because this was an achievement that Namgung Jangcheon had made for once.

The other Neutral Faction, Young Family Head faction, and Elder Council Faction couldn’t say anything about this either.

If he succeeded in bringing in the Shandong Ak Family, that would indeed be a truly great achievement.

No matter how much they wanted to keep Namgung Jangcheon in check, they couldn’t deny that.

‘Hehe. How about that.’

Namgung Jangcheon looked at Namgung Hyeok with a triumphant expression.

The reason he hadn’t shown any particular reaction to Namgung Hyeok taking charge of the Second-Class Squad was because of this.

He thought that since he would also recover his position considerably through this matter, he wouldn’t be inferior to Namgung Hyeok.

‘I’ll give what I can give, but I won’t easily let the Family’s leadership be taken away.’

He made that resolution and continued the meeting earnestly.

It was mainly about how to treat the guests coming from the Shandong Ak Family and how to negotiate with them.

Meanwhile, Namgung Hyeok was listening to the meeting agenda while also thinking about other things.

‘The Shandong Ak Family.’

He chuckled while thinking of someone.

‘Perhaps I might see a welcome face.’

* * *

A few days later.

Namgung Hyeok reorganized the structure of the Pungwoon Unit, which had become a Second-Class Squad.

He reorganized the squads that originally had three members each to have ten members each.

He made ten squads based on ten-person units as the foundation.

Additionally, he appointed Im Hogyeong and Lee Seonmin, who had been the Suhodae Commander and Cheongkeomdae Commander respectively, as deputy commanders, having them each manage five squads.

He also established Ho Young, Jeon Wook, So Yeon, and Jang Huiwon as Special Forces to follow only Namgung Hyeok’s orders.

“Hahaha. Youngest, you’ll have to work hard to catch up to us.”

“Yes, yes! I’ll do my best!”

Namgung Hyeok drank while watching Ho Young tease Jang Huiwon during their sparring. Even during this, his mind was busy constructing new tactical formations.

‘With roughly a hundred personnel, the number of tactics I can use has increased. At this level, it would be good to try something new.’

For example, extracting characteristics from each squad and making them into units specialized in one particular thing.

It would be unfamiliar at first, but later it would become a great advantage unique to the Pungwoon Unit.

‘Well, I’ll need to practice basic formation arrangements first though.’

Since there was plenty of time given anyway, he could take it step by step.

It was while Namgung Hyeok was thinking this.

“Brother.”

Someone approached Namgung Hyeok, who had been deeply absorbed in his own thoughts.

It was his cousin Namgung Pyo.

Namgung Hyeok tilted his head and asked.

“What’s the matter?”

“Father… No. It’s an order from the Acting Family Head. He said all the Senior Members of the family should gather to welcome guests.”

“Guests?”

“Yes. It seems the people from the Shandong Ak Family that were mentioned in the last meeting will arrive soon.”

“Ah.”

Namgung Hyeok smiled faintly and stood up from his seat.

Namgung Pyo showed a slightly puzzled reaction to this.

He had thought Namgung Hyeok wouldn’t like being told to gather like this.

“Let’s go now. Lead the way.”

“Yes.”

But if Namgung Hyeok was following along obediently, that was good for Namgung Pyo.

He led Namgung Hyeok toward the main gate of the Namgung Family Estate.

Many Senior Members had already gathered there.

‘Even for welcoming distinguished guests, this is excessive.’

Originally, there wouldn’t have been a need for so many people to gather.

No matter how great the Shandong Ak Family’s influence was, the Namgung Family was also a member of the Ten Great Families.

However, this time the Namgung Family had invited them out of necessity, and apparently someone quite renowned and high-ranking had come from the Shandong Ak Family.

Probably Namgung Jangcheon had forcibly gathered people like this because he wanted to show off his relationship with them.

“Ah, Hyeok. You came.”

Namgung Cheon, who had arrived early in his position as Young Family Head, welcomed Namgung Hyeok.

They exchanged brief greetings and looked toward the main gate.

“They should arrive soon.”

“Right. We gathered like this because they said they’d almost arrived. Ah, there they come.”

A group of people could be seen beyond the wide-open main gate of the Namgung Family Estate.

Approaching with disciplined posture, they looked like soldiers from a battlefield.

Especially the person at the front had an aura that brought to mind a sharp spear.

‘That person must be Ak Biho.’

Invincible Iron Spear Ak Biho.

Among the Ak Family members, he was a distinguished figure who had devoted himself to the martial world rather than the military.

He was also someone with virtually no rivals, living up to the word “invincible” in his title.

Along with the Spear King of the Divine Spear Yang Family, he was considered one of the two pillars among spear users in the martial world.

‘And beside Ak Biho is…’

Namgung Hyeok smiled upon seeing that person.

The young man walking beside him suddenly smiled as if delighted and came running over.

“Brother!”

Everyone looked at him with surprised expressions.

But the young man didn’t care about others’ gazes and ran up to Namgung Hyeok with a bright smile.

He asked in an excited voice.

“Have you been well? How long has it been…”

“It hasn’t even been a year yet, you fool.”

Namgung Hyeok also smiled gently as he welcomed the young man.

Namgung Cheon, who was beside them, asked in surprise.

“Hyeok. Do you know him?”

“Yes. He’s a friend who was active with me on the battlefield.”

“I’m called Ak Yeonhu. Pleased to meet you.”

“Ak Yeonhu, you say…”

“Isn’t he the heir of the Shandong Ak Family!?”

The Senior Members gathered there showed shocked expressions.

The fact that the heir of the Shandong Ak Family knew Namgung Hyeok and had been active with him on the battlefield was completely unexpected news.

‘What is this…’

Especially Namgung Jangcheon, who had seen this visit from the Shandong Ak Family as an opportunity to expand his influence, couldn’t help but be greatly flustered.

The current situation was becoming too different from the picture he had envisioned.

“This boy. Yeonhu. What are you doing acting so rudely?”

It was then.

Ak Biho, who had arrived at the front of the Namgung Family Estate, scolded Ak Yeonhu who had run ahead first.

He let out a deep sigh and approached with his group.

Ak Biho politely performed a cupped fist salute and greeted them.

“My nephew has committed a breach of etiquette. I am Ak Biho from the Shandong Ak Family. But…”

Ak Biho looked at Namgung Hyeok and asked.

“Are you Flame Dragon Namgung Hyeok?”

“That’s correct.”

“I’ve heard many stories about you from my nephew.”

Ak Biho greeted him with eyes full of goodwill.

“I, Ak Biho, pay my respects to the hero of the Northern Front.”

“…!”

Everyone present was shocked by the distinguished guest’s respectful greeting.

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