novelraw Chapter 60 : Chapter 60
Chapter 60 : Chapter 60
Chapter 60 - Could It Be That Child?
“Eek?!”
Even Biyoung, who seemed to have mastered everything in the world, could not help but have his eyes widen at this moment.
He had expected the person to be extraordinary, but now that he had actually heard it, he could not help but be surprised.
“The chief of Syndicate of Ten Thousand Eyes is the owner of the Loyal Heart Pavilion.”
The owner of the Loyal Heart Pavilion mentioned by Han Ryeong.
She was none other than Lady Mihwa.
“Well, well. So that lady is the First Line Leader of Syndicate of Ten Thousand Eyes, is she?”
Once the initial surprise subsided, an interesting curve appeared on Biyoung's lips.
‘I've already met her before…….’
Biyoung recalled the day he had met Lady Mihwa.
When he got into a dispute with an escort warrior while asking for directions, she had mediated.
In fact, it was the escort warrior who should have been grateful.
If it had escalated into a fight, the escort warrior would have ended up like the bloated Eung Gajin.
“Ah, so that's why……?!”
Biyoung, who had been thinking of Lady Mihwa, exclaimed as if he had realized something.
In a fleeting moment, she had seen through the fact that Biyoung had used martial arts.
Of course, she couldn't recognize it as the Flying Eagle Steps used by the Diancang Sect, but the fact that the owner of a gisaeng house had knowledge of martial arts was significant in itself.
‘Now it all fits together.’
His judgment that he would probably not see her again unless something special happened was wrong.
The connection between Biyoung and Lady Mihwa was tied with a much stronger thread than he had thought.
“Alright. Let's depart as soon as the sun sets tonight.”
At that, Han Hoe asked in bewilderment.
“I-in this state?”
Han Ryeong was currently in a state where he could barely walk properly, let alone hold a sword.
In the current situation where he had revealed the location of their headquarters, if they were to face the masters of Syndicate of Ten Thousand Eyes, the result was as clear as day.
However, Biyoung waved one arm as if it were no big deal.
“Don't worry. I'll protect you until we meet Lady Mihwa. You might die by my hand, but you won't die by the hands of the Syndicate of Ten Thousand Eyes.”
“………….”
Might die by my hand?
Is that what you're offering as a solution now?
A fire of a thousand flames erupted in his chest, but Han Hoe could not dare to protest.
Right now, the power of life and death over his brothers was entirely in Biyoung's hands.
To die by his hand, or by the hands of the Syndicate of Ten Thousand Eyes.
Or, a sliver of hope, to be spared.
All of it depended on Biyoung.
“If it's hard, you can just carry him like last time.”
“No. I can walk.”
Han Ryeong answered on behalf of his younger brother.
“But you should be careful. There are many in the Syndicate of Ten Thousand Eyes who are more skilled than I am.”
Despite his warning, Biyoung answered with a smile.
“I'm really looking forward to it.”
***
There was a space where everything was splendid.
The furniture that filled every corner, the paintings and embroideries that densely adorned the walls, and even the pleasant-to-the-touch carpet on the floor.
It was not only the visible things that satisfied a person's mood.
The sweet floral scent that subtly permeated the air made one feel dazed, and somehow evoked a sensual emotion.
“Hmm…… strange.”
And one more thing.
Although it was just a simple mumble, there was a voice that made the listener's heart flutter as if walking on clouds.
The number one gisaeng house in Yiliang County, the Loyal Heart Pavilion.
In the Personal office used by its owner, was Lady Mihwa.
“It's about time he showed up.”
The curve on her lips looked incomparably beautiful, but at the same time, a thick venom could be felt.
The Third Line Leader, Han Ryeong, had gone missing, and all the warriors he led had become incapacitated.
That was not the only thing that perplexed the most beautiful woman in Yiliang County.
The fact that the Tiger-Bear Stronghold's safe had been plundered before she could make a move, and that the Tiger-Bear Stronghold had been annihilated shortly after, were also things she had not anticipated.
“And on top of that…… the Diancang Sect.”
The smile on her lips turned bitter.
The Diancang Sect.
It was a sect she could not forget even in her dreams.
Because it was a sect associated with a certain person, one with whom love and hate had become so entangled that they had merged into one.
Lady Mihwa’s face changes in real time.
It becomes a wistful expression as if drawn, and then the face of a nine-tailed fox full of resentment.
While she was like that, a voice calling her was heard.
“My lady.”
“Come in.”
The emotional changes from a moment ago subsided as if they had never happened, and her usual sweet voice flowed out.
“What is it?”
“That is……”
The man with a long scar under his lips trailed off for a moment.
He was a man named Bokjeon, and he served as the manager of this Loyal Heart Pavilion.
He looked very suspicious as he hesitantly asked her.
“Have you by any chance…… made a recruitment offer from somewhere else?”
“A recruitment offer?”
Lady Mihwa asked back with wide eyes.
A recruitment offer.
Of course, she could if she wanted to.
But usually, the women who worked at gisaeng houses were mostly those who had incurred huge debts or had nowhere else to go and had come on their own accord.
Due to the nature of a gisaeng house, the offer of ‘would you like to work here’ could be an insulting thing in itself, so it was a word that even the owner of the Loyal Heart Pavilion rarely uttered.
“I don't think I've ever done that……?”
“A young man suddenly appeared and said that the owner of this place had made him a recruitment offer. He said you asked if he wanted to work together.”
“Oh my?”
Words that came out when she was genuinely flustered flowed from her mouth.
What kind of nonsense is this?
And not even a woman, but a man.
There were certainly those among the patrons of the gisaeng house who had such hobbies, but it was not something that happened at the Loyal Heart Pavilion.
After all, they had the pride of being the best gisaeng house in Yiliang County.
“He seems to have lost his mind…… I should educate him to find his lost mind.”
“That is……”
Bokjeon was not one to trail off his words easily.
Not only did Lady Mihwa dislike such a way of speaking, but his judgment was so accurate that he had no shortcomings in grasping a situation.
But today, Bokjeon was clearly trailing off his words.
And twice at that.
“What is it?”
“All five escort warriors who were guarding the main gate have been knocked down. And with a single blow each.”
“Oh my?”
Lady Mihwa’s eyelids shot up to the sky.
Due to the nature of a place like a gisaeng house, where incidents and accidents were constant, they always had escort warriors stationed for protection.
As the rank of the guarding escort warriors usually changed according to the scale and class of the gisaeng house, the escort warriors guarding the Loyal Heart Pavilion were mostly composed of top-class escort warriors.
“How much money do I give them every month…… and they can't even handle a single young man? As soon as the sun rises tomorrow, I'll have to pay a visit to The Quintessence Escort Agency.”
Although it was called a visit, the head of The Quintessence Escort Agency would have to sweat quite a bit tomorrow.
Because everyone who knew, knew how vicious and venomous she was when it came to money and business.
“Wait.”
Lady Mihwa, who had been pouting with a prim face, suddenly snapped her fingers.
“Could it be that child?”
Suddenly, a figure flashed through her mind.
The boy who said they had set up a meeting at a place he didn't even know, and later muttered nonsense about going to see someone who lived on the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
A boy with an extremely handsome appearance, and at the same time, an extremely deranged mind.
Although it was half a joke, she had definitely made him an offer.
‘Would you like to work at the Loyal Heart Pavilion?’
“Hohoho.”
Lady Mihwa suddenly burst into cheerful laughter.
“My lady……?”
“I remember now. I'll go out myself. It seems an interesting man has appeared for a change.”
Although he didn't seem to be in his right mind, he was a man of unparalleled beauty who used extraordinary martial arts.
For Lady Mihwa, it was impossible not to be tempted.
After stroking her hair once with a mirror, Lady Mihwa quickly left the Personal office.
***
“This is really driving me crazy.”
The man with a beauty as if drawn was genuinely annoyed.
“I just can't live like this! Everywhere I go these days, I get the door slammed in my face! Even though they all said I could come anytime!”
The boy jumped up and down, complaining about his unfairness, but unfortunately, there was no one to listen to his words.
Because the escort warriors who had appeared to teach him a lesson had all lost consciousness and were lying on the ground.
‘Is this a dream or reality.’
The face of the man who had been spying on the boy from outside the gisaeng house had turned deathly pale.
The skill of the man who had knocked down the escort warriors was truly terrifying.
Just as he thought something had whizzed by, five sturdy escort warriors let out various screams and did somersaults in the air.
He had been happy that an interesting spectacle had appeared, but far from a spectacle, he was on the verge of having to crawl on the ground without being noticed.
“What are you doing here?”
A soft voice was heard from behind the man who was lying flat on his stomach, watching the other man.
The man shot up to his feet and quickly bowed his head.
Lady Mihwa, who was called the queen of the Loyal Heart Pavilion, was standing in front of him.
“He acted as if he would barge in at any moment, but he doesn't come inside the gate, does he?”
“No, my lady. He said he was invited, so he won't enter until someone comes out to meet him.”
“Hohohoho.”
He really is no ordinary person.
With that thought, Lady Mihwa burst into a bright laugh.
“I'll do as he wishes. I will deal with that child myself, so manager, please quickly replenish the escort warriors. And please clear away the escort warriors sprawled on the floor. I'm concerned that people might think we're an easy target.”
“Do not worry.”
Although he didn't know, manager Bokjeon would surely rearm the Loyal Heart Pavilion with the elite of the elite.
The fact that the escort warriors guarding the main gate had been taken down at once was also a matter for which he was responsible.
“Young Master Biyoung?”
“Oh.”
Biyoung, who had been grumbling with a very sulky face, turned his head.
“It's been a while. Have you been well?”
It was a bright and warm smile, as if spring had come even though it was not spring.
Biyoung also answered her with a striking smile.
“I've been well. But it seems you haven't, my lady.”
“Why is that?”
“You were the one who suggested we meet again, but it’s hard to see your face.”
“Hohohoho.”
Lady Mihwa, who had seen through the hidden meaning in Biyoung's words, burst into cheerful laughter.
“I should have given a heads-up to the staff beforehand, I apologize.”
“There's nothing that conveys sincerity more than a verbal apology.”
Look at this one.
Lady Mihwa stared intently at Biyoung's face.
No matter how you looked at it, his age seemed to be below twenty, but his actions were no different from a profligate in his thirties or forties.
“Of course. If it's alright, would you give me the opportunity to go inside and have an intimate conversation just the two of us?”
‘…………!’
‘Oh, my.’
At her sensual and explicit gaze, the faces of those watching were about to turn red.
Although Lady Mihwa was once called a beauty who could topple a nation, there was a strict age difference of over fifteen years between them.
If someone were to see it, it could be misunderstood as her seducing a much younger boy.
However, Biyoung went a step further and readily accepted the strange proposal.
“That sounds great. It would be nice if there was some wine too.”
“Hohoho. You mean this? I will show you just how much the owner of the Loyal Heart Pavilion can show.”
A beautiful lady who threw truly strange words, and a handsome man who nodded his head with a willing face.
A pair of man and woman, who made one wonder what kind of combination this was, entered the Loyal Heart Pavilion side by side.
Each with a sword hidden in their heart.