The Supreme Who Rules the Boundless Sky - Chapter 9

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Spear Heaven Martial Emperor Episode 9

Namgung Pyo found this situation very confusing.

‘I clearly came here on Father’s orders to monitor the Third Young Master. To prevent him from achieving more merit and solidifying his position within the family.’

But such thoughts wavered as he spent time with Namgung Hyeok.

It started when he saw a completely different side of Namgung Hyeok than what he had known.

‘Come to think of it, he was extraordinary from the moment he saw through the enemies’ intentions.’

Namgung Hyeok deployed his forces excellently to prevent casualties, as if he were accustomed to such Two-Faced Tactics.

He had magnificently resolved what could have resulted in the Namgung Family taking the blame.

That alone was enough to make one reconsider him…

‘To think he would share rewards that he could have monopolized.’

Honestly speaking, the Small Azure Pills obtained this time were rewards that no one would have known about if Namgung Hyeok, who received the gift, had kept quiet.

In other words, he could have kept them all to himself.

But Namgung Hyeok did not succumb to such temptation and chose to distribute the rewards to everyone. He argued that these rewards should be shared among those who worked hard.

‘Moreover, he said he would take responsibility even if the family criticized him for taking these.’

This was the image of an ideal leader, as if drawn in a picture.

So much so that one would unconsciously want to follow him.

If even he felt this way, he could imagine how the other warriors of the Changcheon Unit felt.

Judging by their expressions, they all seemed moved.

One of them asked.

“Um, Young Master. Is it really alright for us to take these?”

He meant whether it was okay to consume them themselves rather than offer them to the family.

Namgung Pyo pondered for a moment before nodding.

Since the person who received the Small Azure Pills had given permission, it would be ridiculous for him to interfere.

Also, even for Changcheon Unit members, opportunities to take spiritual medicine were not common.

If he stopped this, their resentment would likely be directed at him.

Namgung Pyo did not want to bear that resentment.

“As elder brother said, everyone should decide on an order and take turns. This must not interfere with our current escort mission.”

“Yes!”

The Changcheon Unit members shouted with joyful voices.

Namgung Pyo also took his share of a Small Azure Pill while falling into deep thought.

‘Third Young Master…’

He naturally knew that his father was eyeing the position of head of the Namgung Family.

However, Namgung Pyo had little interest in his father’s ambitions.

He simply wanted to live faithfully as a member of the Namgung Family.

To him, Namgung Hyeok’s actions came as a shock.

If… someone like Namgung Hyeok were to lead this Namgung Family, wouldn’t it become stronger than now?

‘What am I thinking?’

Namgung Pyo smiled bitterly and erased the stray thoughts from his mind. But the deep impression carved in one corner of his heart could not be erased.

* * *

A few days later.

The time for Namgung Hyeok’s group to return to the Namgung Family Estate approached.

Namgung Hyeok politely bid farewell to Geum Taesang on behalf of his group.

Geum Taesang smiled broadly and responded to his greeting.

“Thank you so much this time. I hope our relationship doesn’t end here.”

“I feel the same way. I’m truly glad to have met someone like Master Geum.”

“Haha! You’re flattering this old man. If our trading company ever has anything you need, please contact us anytime. I’ll sell to the Namgung Family at the most favorable terms possible.”

“Those are truly grateful words. Then I’ll see you again in the future.”

“Travel safely.”

“Yes.”

After exchanging brief farewells, they took the rewards prepared by the Golden Crow Trading Company and headed toward the Namgung Family Estate.

Unlike the journey there when they were wary of each other and barely spoke, the return trip had a very harmonious atmosphere.

“Hahaha. You’re curious about what the captain was like on the battlefield?”

Ho Young, who had the best social skills among them, had already befriended the Changcheon Unit members and was having such conversations.

He seemed excited to talk about Namgung Hyeok and poured out his words.

“He was truly amazing. If I were to tell you about his exploits, we’d have to stay up for several days and nights. Anyone who stood on the same battlefield would have no choice but to acknowledge it. Otherwise, they couldn’t have endured it.”

“Just how was he…”

“On the battlefield, he was truly like a tiger. The sight of him charging alone on horseback into hundreds of cavalry and rampaging! Even thinking about it now gives me chills. The number of foreign generals who lost their lives to his hands must number in the dozens.”

“My, my!”

“Is that all? Our captain was never stingy about caring for his subordinates and sharing credit. When was it? Jeon Wook, that fellow was once isolated on the battlefield with his unit. Everyone had given up. Given our army’s situation at the time, rescue was unthinkable. But the captain led only a small Special Forces unit that followed him and broke through.”

“I still vividly remember that moment. The sight of my lord charging forward wielding his Flame Sword was the most impressive moment of my life.”

Jeon Wook, who was eating dried rations nearby, added his explanation.

The Changcheon Unit members who were listening intently burst out in admiration.

“What are you all saying with the person in question right here? It’s embarrassing, so stop it.”

“Hahaha! So the captain gets embarrassed too. But it’s all true, so there’s nothing to hide, right? Oh, there was also this incident. One day the Great General saw the captain’s performance and…”

Ho Young continued his chatter as if he never got tired of it.

Everyone except Namgung Hyeok, who had left saying it was embarrassing, listened to the story with great interest.

Thus the group was able to return to the Namgung Family Estate with a much lighter atmosphere.

Thanks to explaining the situation in advance via messenger pigeon, many people had come out to greet them.

“The Third Young Master has returned!”

“Waaaaaaah!”

They cheered and welcomed Namgung Hyeok’s group.

This was because his achievements this time allowed them to forge an even stronger relationship with the Golden Crow Trading Company, one of the Ten Great Trading Companies.

In addition, he brought back a considerable sum as reward, even by Namgung Family standards.

This was an outstanding achievement that was not inferior to his previous accomplishments.

Having achieved such feats consecutively in such a short time, it was not strange that the retainers were enthusiastic.

“You’ve worked hard, Hyeok.”

“I didn’t expect elder brother to come out.”

“My body has recovered enough that I can be active now. I wanted to show you a dignified appearance.”

Namgung Cheon, who stood at the end of the crowd, smiled broadly and welcomed Namgung Hyeok.

Namgung Hyeok also smiled faintly upon seeing him. Namgung Cheon was the only blood relative who had protected and sided with him when he was discriminated against and persecuted in the past.

He felt good that such a person had recovered his health.

He turned his head to look at Namgung Jangcheon and the Elder Council Head who were beside him.

“Uncle. And Elder Council Head. I have completed my mission and returned.”

“Welcome back.”

“Hehe. The Third Young Master has achieved great merit again.”

Unlike Namgung Jangcheon who was smiling somewhat awkwardly, the Elder Council Head seemed genuinely pleased.

Since he was the one who pushed for sending Namgung Hyeok on the mission, he must be happy that the mission was successful.

Namgung Hyeok greeted the two men and entered the estate.

He commended his loyal followers who had worked hard with him this time.

“You’ve all worked hard. Thanks to you, things went well.”

“Hoho. It’s an honor to have been helpful.”

So Yeon covered her mouth with her sleeve and laughed. Jeon Wook silently bowed his head, and Ho Young burst into hearty laughter.

“That So Geomlip fellow will be disappointed. He’s the only one missing out on the fun.”

“Guarding elder brother is equally important, so it can’t be helped. I plan to arrange separate rewards for him later.”

“As expected of our lord. By the way, what are your plans going forward?”

“Now I should start building real power in earnest. For now, let’s wait a little.”

Namgung Hyeok smiled and continued speaking.

“Good results will come soon enough.”

* * *

A meeting was held in the Namgung Family’s conference room to discuss rewards for merit.

The achievements Namgung Hyeok had accomplished this time were too significant to simply overlook.

Namgung Jangcheon, who hosted the meeting, looked around at the participants and spoke.

“If anyone has opinions, please speak freely without reservation.”

“Hehe. Then may I say a word?”

The one who stepped forward was none other than the Elder Council Head.

Namgung Jangcheon subtly frowned but quickly managed his expression and nodded.

“Of course. Please speak as much as you’d like.”

“I want to entrust the Third Young Master with a new military force. And make him its commander.”

“A new military force, you say?”

The meeting hall stirred at the Elder Council Head’s words.

This was not something that could simply be passed over.

“Elder Council Head. May I ask why you’re saying such things? The Namgung Family currently has more than enough military forces. But why do you want to create a new military force…?”

One of the senior members from Namgung Jangcheon’s faction spoke carefully.

The Elder Council Head chuckled and replied.

“Because I think we need to create a proper position to acknowledge the Third Young Master’s achievements and elevate his authority. In that sense, a commander position seems appropriate. But we can’t kick out people who are already in their positions and put him there, so wouldn’t it be better to create an entirely new military force?”

“However…”

“And you just said the Namgung Family has more than enough military forces, but I don’t agree with that. Wasn’t it because of insufficient manpower that the Third Young Master had to go this time?”

“…!”

“The Evil Path Alliance and other Evil Faction bastards we’re facing are growing stronger by the day. Incidents are breaking out everywhere, and the aftermath from the Northern Region battlefield has reached here, making the people’s hearts uneasy. Given such circumstances, I think we need additional military forces. Forces that can respond immediately when new situations arise, like this recent incident.”

“Hmm.”

“Indeed…”

Several senior members who had been listening nodded their heads.

They were senior members from neutral factions who didn’t side with either camp. They acknowledged that the Elder Council Head’s words were correct.

The Elder Council Head smiled broadly and continued speaking.

“Of course, we won’t burden the Third Young Master with too much responsibility from the start. That would be burdensome for him and too dangerous. I think a Third-Class Battle Unit would be appropriate, but what do you all think?”

A Third-Class Battle Unit was a small-scale military force composed of roughly thirty members or fewer.

Thinking that level was reasonable, Namgung Jangcheon readily nodded.

“Very well. Then let’s entrust the Third Young Master with a Third-Class Battle Unit. How shall we handle the personnel?”

“I think it would be best for him to select them personally. That way there won’t be any complaints later, don’t you think?”

“That makes sense too. Understood.”

Namgung Jangcheon nodded and signed the order document drafted at the Family Council.

Soon, news spread throughout the entire family that a Third-Class Battle Unit would be formed centered around Namgung Hyeok.

But something surprising happened.

The very next morning, countless people came lining up, wanting to join it.

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