Rebirth of the Heavenly Demon Chapter 6: Minor Clan Lord Yang (1) (1/2)
Book 1 Chapter 6: Minor Clan Lord Yang (1)
Translator: Hwarang
Editor: Jay
A fateful event took place the next evening.
As I was walking through the practice ground, a middle-aged man slowly approached me.
“Young Master Byuk, I heard the rumor that you were practicing martial arts. Is it for real this time?”
I knew of this man. I heard from Kw.a.n.g Du that his name was Seo Jun and he is the Master of the Sword Sect which was run by our clan.
“Yes, I have started training.”
Even if I hadn’t answered, he would have felt the changes in my glance and my body. But it wasn’t enough to convince people about my actions, due to my previous mishaps.
“You know that all the problems you caused brought great deal of trouble for the Gaju-nim and the clan.” He was saying this with sincerity in his heart.
“I am sorry, I will not make the same mistake again.” Bowing my head, I truly apologized from the bottom of my heart.
He was a little bit disconcerted due to my actions, as this was not how I normally acted.
It was going to take time getting used to everyone as well as everyone getting used to the new me.
“I will continue monitoring you, observing how you have reformed.”
As he was about to turn around I asked him a question. “What do you mean by our clan is in trouble because of me?”
His face hardened. “You don’t know what you have done?”
“No, I know.”
I didn’t question him any further. He wasn’t the only one that I could get that answer from.
The one who was going to tell me everything was busy cleaning the yard.
“What are you doing this late?”
Cleaning the yard usually took place in the morning. However, Kw.a.n.g Du was cleaning yard late in the evening.
“The messenger said that Lord Yang was coming later this evening.”
“Lord Yang?
“You really don’t remember anything?”
“No, I don’t.”
He looked at me with a questionable look every time, but he still believed me. If he didn’t, then he wouldn’t have explained everything in acute detail.
“He is the lord of the Yang Clan, Yang Gi Chul. The Yang Clan is the strongest clan in San Dong at the moment. Our clan was the strongest at one point.”
Following what Kw.a.n.g Du said, there were many different factions and clans competing for power in San Dong. At one point our Byuk Clan was the strongest and had the most influence. But now the Yang Clan is the number one, the Song Clan is number two and our clan is not even in the top ten anymore.
“Why did we lose so much power and influence?”
Kw.a.n.g Du looked baffled as he responded, “Are you really asking this question?”
It was as I expected. “Of course, it’s because of me.”
“Do you know how much it cost to clean up after your mess? Since then we are in a tight spot and our income diminished considerably. We had to release many our men, thus decreasing our power and influence.”
“Did we ever borrow money because of that?”
“Of course! We had to borrow money from different people, but we borrowed the most from Lord Yang.”
This reminded me of what happened yesterday. So, that Yang Gi Kang was the son of Lord Yang.
“How much did we borrow?”
He replied while looking at the pile of snow that he collected, “Way more than this pile.”
“Originally we had three Sword Sects, but slowly we had to consolidate everything into one. We had to let more than half of our maids and servants go. I don’t know for sure, but from what I heard from others, it’s been pretty hard…” Kw.a.n.g Du couldn’t finish the last part and gave a big sigh.
This was all because of me, and he didn’t tell me everything, nor did he want to tell me everything that I did.
“So are you behind in your monthly wages?”
“No, we are not. The Gaju-Nim takes priority in our paying our monthly wages.”
Even so, the pay raise that they should have gotten had’t come, and I was the reason for all of this.
“Let’s just say that I f*cked up, how come are you so busy cleaning?”
“Can we talk later, young master? I am busy cleaning before Lord Yang comes.”
Kw.a.n.g Du left rather suspiciously. Then someone behind me said something.
“It’s because young master Yang disciplined Brother Kw.a.n.g Du.”
When I turned around I saw a small figure. Kw.a.n.g Du told me her name was Song He and said that she was very innocent child.
“He hit Kw.a.n.g Du?”
I remembered that b.a.s.t.a.r.d from yesterday. He dared to hit Kw.a.n.g Du?
“Yes, they couldn’t do anything to us before. But once our clan started declining they started acting up.”
“Why did he hit Kw.a.n.g Du?”
“He said it was because there was trash on the ground and that lazy servants should get disciplined. But he was the one that brought the trash. He just wanted a reason to hit Brother Kw.a.n.g Du.”
I finally understood why he was cleaning this late in the afternoon.
Song He’s eyes were tearing up, I could sense that she really loves Kw.a.n.g Du.
“Was I there?”