The Regressed Young Master’s Guide to Living on Easy Mode

Chapter 41 : The Real and the Fake (1)

The whole world was engulfed in flames.

He was standing in the middle of it.

The flames eventually spread to his own body.

In an instant, the fire climbed up his body, and just as it was about to swallow his face, a voice was heard.

What the voice said was madness. But Wu-o instinctively followed it.

And now, he had survived. Wu-o knew. That he had survived like this was purely by luck.

No particular reason came to mind.

Because the being he had followed like a parent had also said so.

"You were lucky."

The Divine Monk.

The being who had allowed him to remain human amidst all that madness.

He was showing tears.

"I almost lost you because of my greed. I'm sorry, Wu-o."

Wu-o did not regret his choice.

If it weren't for that madness, he wouldn't have been able to come this far in the first place, and if there hadn't been a being who supported him in the midst of it, he would have faced the same result.

The flow of the times had led him here.

Even if given another choice, Wu-o would have made the same choice.

Because that was the flow of the era in which the Orthodox Faction was defeated and the Demonic Cult was victorious.

It is an immutable truth that there is no paradise in the place you run to.

Probably, a second and third Wu-o will be born in the future. Isn't it the fate of those who walk first to leave a precedent so that they can meet a better future than now? That's what Wu-o was thinking.

Therefore, Wu-o said.

"It is not something for which the Great Master should be sorry. Because this is the reality I have chosen."

He had no regrets. It was just a pity that he could not create a better future.

The opponent was that strong. Stronger than anyone he had ever seen. The impression he got from fighting him directly was like facing a monster, not a human. Who could possibly defeat that? No one.

Even a slight graze... the immense heat that penetrated his body at that time... the heat that felt as if his whole body and soul were burning engulfed him. He couldn't resist at all.

In the face of overwhelming fear, he was just a weak human being.

Even though he had only recalled that time for a moment, the trembling was still transmitted to his body.

Wu-o, with fear, asked the Divine Monk a question.

"How did I survive?"

When he first opened his eyes, he had heard the Great Master say something, but he had been in a state of shock and had just let it pass.

The Great Master uttered the same words again.

"You were lucky. When I went, you were opening the Baekhoe acupoint. The heat was escaping through there, little by little. I immediately helped you with qi circulation and was able to succeed in driving out the heat. If you hadn't opened the Baekhoe acupoint, the heat would have been trapped in your body, and you would have burned to death with your whole body on fire before I could even lay a hand on you."

The Divine Monk praised Wu-o's instinctive choice to live.

"You did well. To make the decision to open the Baekhoe acupoint. The only way you could have survived at that time was to open the Baekhoe and induce the heat to escape from your body, and you did very well."

Wu-o realized that the voice he had heard at that time was not his own illusion after hearing the Divine Monk's words.

"I didn't do it."

"You didn't do it? What do you mean?"

"I heard a voice."

"A voice? Who sent a telepathic message?"

"I was in a state of shock at the time, so I don't know for sure, but someone said to me, 'Open the Baekhoe acupoint.' I just followed that."

"Could it be... him?"

The Divine Monk was lost in thought by himself. Wu-o waited for him without a word. The Divine Monk kept muttering to himself.

"As expected, it can only be him..."

"Come to think of it, he also gave me advice at that time. Could it be that he knew in advance that this would happen?"

"Amitabha."

Wu-o couldn't hold back his curiosity and asked.

"Do you have any idea?"

The Divine Monk answered in a confident voice.

"I didn't tell you on purpose. Because it could be dangerous if you were to get involved. But since you seem to be involved already, I guess I can tell you. Have you heard of the suicide squad?"

Wu-o nodded his head.

"Yes. Wasn't that just a wild rumor?"

"We did spread such a rumor. But it's real."

"So it really existed. I didn't know."

"Well, you will probably have more days of not knowing than knowing in the future. Ignorance is bliss. Because I also only recently encountered it myself."

"Then could it be?"

"Yes, the one who helped you was probably a member of the suicide squad. And if my prediction is correct, I think the Heavenly Demon Cult will win the Divine Demon Tournament."

"Do you mean to say that he is that person, Great Master?"

"I'm not sure, so I can't tell you anything definite yet."

"I understand. By the way, so the suicide squad really existed."

"It has been twenty years since the Martial Alliance collapsed. Their will is still being carried on."

For a while, only the sound of chanting Amitabha was heard in the room.

And although the Great Master had said that the Heavenly Demon Cult would win in the finals, to be honest, Wu-o didn't think it would happen.

Because he couldn't imagine that monster losing.

* * *

The Sura Cult Lord was meeting with the Young Lord, Yang So-pyeong.

Yang So-pyeong paid his respects to the Sura Cult Lord.

"I greet the Lord."

"Yes. It's finally the finals."

"I will definitely win."

"Heheh. That's a given. Who can defeat you? The sight of that Shaolin monk running away with his eyes wide open is still vivid in my mind!"

"I should have just killed him right away."

"Heheh. There's no need to instill a sense of caution before the finals. Our goal is not just one, after all."

"That's right. To destroy the Heavenly Demon Cult."

"That's right. In a few days, the Heavenly Demon Cult will no longer be able to use the word 'strongest'. And on that day, the Heavenly Demon Cult will face a death. Are you confident?"

"Was he called Yoo Jae-ha? I saw him defeat the child the Blood Demon cherishes. Objectively, he was stronger than the Little Divine Monk I fought. But that's all. On that day, I will let the whole world know that the Sura Cult is above the Heavenly Demon Cult."

"Hahaha! Good! That's the spirit! If you need anything, just tell me anytime."

"I will never disappoint you, my Lord."

"Yes. You are undoubtedly the one who will resolve our long-cherished wish! You may leave."

The Sura Cult Lord leaves, and Yang So-pyeong wipes his great saber. A moment later, a maid makes a presence outside.

"I have brought tea. Shall I bring it in?"

"Come in."

As Yang So-pyeong spoke, the door opened, and the maid came in. The maid placed the tea in front of Yang So-pyeong and opened her mouth.

"I heard that the Grand Elder has caught a tail."

The maid spoke informally to Yang So-pyeong out of the blue.

'Last time, it was the appearance of a servant; this time, it's the appearance of a maid.'

What was strange was that Yang So-pyeong, as if he were accustomed to this situation, continued the conversation while still wiping his great saber with a cloth.

"Did that tiger bastard finally do it?"

"No. However, the Grand Elder has obtained some information, and it is presumed that he has stopped by the Heavenly Demon Cult to report it to the Heavenly Demon."

"If it's that something, then as expected?"

"Yes. The Grand Elder has been investigating matters related to the previous Heavenly Demon. And the one who gave that order was probably the Heavenly Demon."

Yang So-pyeong nodded his head.

The previous Heavenly Demon was officially known to be dead. The maid shook her head from side to side.

"He is dead. This is an undeniable fact, as we have confirmed it ourselves."

The maid recalled a scene from the past.

A fight with an absolute being who boasted a power like that of a demon god.

The memory of that day, when eight of the highest executives of the place the maid belonged to were mobilized, and three of them died.

The rabbit, who was disguised as a maid, was also there that day. And the rabbit remembered it accurately. The sight of a sword being plunged into that monster's heart.

"Looking at the Grand Elder's past actions, it has been revealed that our speculation is a foregone conclusion."

"The bloodline of the previous Heavenly Demon, is it alive?"

"Seeing that the Grand Elder returned alone... I don't know. But it means that there is not much time left. You know our plan, right?"

"Of course."

It wasn't that they had moved just to eat the Sura Cult. They could eat the likes of the Sura Cult anytime they put their minds to it.

The final goal was the Heavenly Demon Cult.

"Before the Grand Elder moves, we will strike first."

"Then I just have to do my part properly."

"Yes. You will become the Young Lord of this Heavenly Demon Cult!"

The previous Heavenly Demon was dead.

The reason the Grand Elder had come to the Heavenly Demon Cult was probably because he had obtained information related to the previous Heavenly Demon.

And that information was very likely to be about the bloodline of the previous Heavenly Demon.

The substitute was ready.

Now, if there was just a justification, everything would be resolved.

"Kill that child, Yoo Jae-ha, in the finals, and you become the justification! All the fabrication of evidence has already been done."

"Don't worry. I will definitely win."

"Yes. I'll be going."

The maid leaves the room.

Yang So-pyeong, as if nothing had happened, was still wiping his great saber with a cloth.

* * *

The Grand Elder had entered the Heavenly Demon Cult.

This was a very big deal for the elders of the Heavenly Demon Cult.

It was only natural that a council of elders was held.

And for some reason, they were dejected. The reason was probably because of the vacant seat of the Second Elder.

The strategist spoke first.

"I will first deliver the sad news. The Fighting Demon was a spy. I have not yet found out exactly where he belonged, but I will just let you know that I am still looking."

"To think that the Fighting Demon would become like that."

"Don't tell me the Lord won't cut off our heads, asking if we are also spies?"

"If it's the Lord, he could very well do that."

"Ahem!"

To change the atmosphere, the strategist spoke again.

"You must all be aware that the Grand Elder has just returned to the Heavenly Demon Cult."

As the story of the Grand Elder came up, the elders' gazes became serious. Because there was no one among them who didn't know what the Grand Elder was doing.

And they knew that what the Grand Elder was doing was quite incredible.

"It's the Lord's stubbornness."

"To think that he hasn't given up yet. Tsk tsk."

"The dead should be let go."

A lingering attachment to a bloodline.

The previous Lord had given up the position of Lord himself and had gone into seclusion. Seeing that there was no news even after searching for so long, it was certain that the previous Lord had either ascended to heaven or was buried in the ground.

"I'm not sure yet because I haven't received a report, but from the information I have, it is certain that the information the Grand Elder has brought is related to the previous Lord. And the fact that the Grand Elder came in person means that he has brought some definite information."

"Did the Grand Elder find out where the previous Lord is?"

"As expected, that old man is not one to die somewhere."

"Then, do we have two Lords?"

Listening to the elders' nonsensical words, the strategist held his head and continued to speak.

If he hadn't been there, it was clear how this Heavenly Demon Cult would have turned out.

"It is my speculation, but if the previous Lord were alive, the Lord would have gone himself."

"That's right. Who could subdue the previous Lord by force?"

"If it's the current Lord, it might be possible?"

"Hey! You! That's not possible. Unless the Grand Elder and the Lord attack together."

And so, the meeting continued all day.

Half of it was mostly the elders' useless talk.

* * *

The Lord's Hall.

The Heavenly Demon, Hyeok Sa-wol, is sitting on the Lord's throne.

Below him, an old man as big as a bear is prostrated.

This old man was the Grand Elder, Deung Un-hwi, the only master in the Heavenly Demon Cult, besides the Heavenly Demon, who had reached the Soul Detachment realm.

Deung Un-hwi spoke of what he had investigated over the past days.

"As a result of my investigation so far, it is certain that it exists. And..."

"I know."

At the unexpected answer from the Heavenly Demon, Deung Un-hwi dared to raise his head and face his master.

It was not the anxious look he had seen so far.

The Heavenly Demon seemed more relaxed than ever.

Could it be that he really found it?

"You too, stop wandering outside and come in."

"Then, did you know that the bloodline of the previous Lord is in our Heavenly Demon Cult, my Lord?"

"Of course. And it was right next to me. The darkest place is under the candlestick."

The Lord really knew everything. Deung Un-hwi did not feel the need to report what he had investigated.

And Deung Un-hwi sincerely offered his congratulations on the fulfillment of the Lord's long-cherished wish.

"Congratulations."

"It has been long. It will finally find its proper place. It is a child named Yoo Jae-ha."

"The name sounds like a boy's."

"Isn't it natural, since he is a boy?"

"Yes?"

"Why are you so surprised? It's natural."

The fact that Deung Un-hwi had found out was that the bloodline of the previous Lord was a girl. But he couldn't even say that now.

'The Lord is smiling.'

How long has it been since he had seen the Lord's smile?

"You keep it a secret. I will announce it at an appropriate time."

What would happen to him if he were to tell the truth now?

If nothing else, the Lord, who was discerning in all things, was a Lord whose eyes would go crazy from time to time when he was involved with the previous Lord.

Moreover, for some reason, the Lord was certain that the girl was a boy.

Was his investigation wrong?

No. It couldn't be wrong. Hadn't he confirmed it repeatedly? It was definitely a girl. Hadn't he heard it directly from the midwife who had delivered the previous Lord's child!

She had said there was no penis!

But what is the situation now?

Can something that isn't there suddenly appear?

You can make something that is there disappear, but you can't make something that isn't there. If that were possible, that would be a miracle!

Then there was only one conclusion.

The Lord is being deceived.

"Not long ago, the Second Elder dared to touch my brother's child, so I killed him myself. Grand Elder, you too, if someone approaches that child with ill intentions, kill them. Because that's simpler."

As expected, his eyes have already gone crazy.

To kill the Second Elder, who was close to a loyal subject, for just that reason!

Even if he were to offer his loyal advice now, the Lord would not accept it. Rather, he would try to kill him for making a cunning slander.

If there was even a little bit of doubt, he might be able to reason with him, but for some reason, the Lord is already certain now.

If he were to say that that child is a fake, his head would fly off as it is.

Then there was only one way.

He had to prove that that child was a fake.

Someone was surely planning a huge scheme to swallow the Heavenly Demon Cult.

And the Grand Elder immediately thought of a few suspicious beings.

A certain person he had met while investigating the matter of the previous Lord.

He was a tremendous master who had reached the Soul Detachment realm.

Also, he did not seem to be an individual.

There was surely some kind of organization. And that organization was dangerous enough to swallow the martial world, to the extent that it could move a master of the Soul Detachment realm.

And their evil hands had reached the Heavenly Demon Cult while he was away! And even to the Lord!

If this continues, the collapse of the Heavenly Demon Cult would be instantaneous. Furthermore, this was not a problem limited to the Heavenly Demon Cult.

Because the collapse of the Heavenly Demon Cult meant that the entire martial world would fall into their hands.

The Grand Elder felt a tremendous pressure at the thought that the fate of the martial world rested in his hands.

"You will be happy to see it too. How long have we been waiting for this? We can see him in the finals. That child."

"Chung! I will follow!"

The Grand Elder, Deung Un-hwi, bowed his head and his eyes shone.

He didn't know where that brat named Yoo Jae-ha had rolled in from, but he vowed to himself that he would definitely catch the evidence that the brat was a fake.

* * *

"I know your true identity."

"I know you are a regressor."

"I know you are the previous Young Lord."

I hadn't done anything particularly wrong.

I was clearly the victim who had his stomach pierced.

But why am I so scared?

It was highly likely that it was just something the guy had said.

How would he know that I'm a regressor?

I hadn't done anything suspicious since I regressed.

Because of one damn bastard, I had spent a precious day of my honey-sucking regression life anxiously in the corner of my room.

"But this isn't bad."

It was quite interesting to just roll around in the corner of my room all day doing nothing.

The feeling of discovering a new honey.

I pull the blanket over my head and roll my body up.

It's the posture where you can feel your body temperature the best.

My eyes closing on their own is a bonus.

It's a honey deal.

"By the way, how do I win the finals? He looked damn strong. Ah, I don't know. I'll just try my best, and if it doesn't work, I'll lose. He's just too strong; it's not that I'm weak."

Having come to a clean conclusion, I closed my eyes.

When I opened my eyes, the day of the finals had arrived.

"Was it a dream?"

Time had flown by.

(End of Chapter)