88 (1/2)
Chapter 88: In the Gray Area Between the Truth and the Lie (2)
Translator: hwarang
Editor: Klaurem
The next day the stories about the ‘Nameless Warrior’ swept across the Central Plain. This was like adding oil to the flame that was already sweeping across the Central Plain.
If killing the Decimator was meant to be his challenge against the powerful, then capturing Eom Hang Bool[a] meant that he was fighting for the people. Especially for the women who were the victims of Eom Hang Bool[b].
Although everyone was happy there were some who were cautious since they didn’t know what sort of political this would bring.
Aside from those few with the capture of Eom Hang Bool they were happy that another hero was born.
Even when I was eating at the restaurant everyone was talking about me. No the other me as ‘Lord Nameless Warrior’.
“If I was able to see his face even once I wouldn’t have any regrets.”
“After the previous mengju pa.s.sed away I was afraid that the Kang Ho didn’t have any more heroes, but now it seems someone has finally taken up that mantle.”
“Since the last place he was at was Jung Joo, he must still be here right?” Then he started staring around the restaurant.
His eyes met mine but he turned his head back to his friends. I must be thinking can I really meet the hero this easily, but I am that person that you want to meet.
I was surprised that the news would travel this fast.
Creating a news and spreading it was not an easy task. It required a lot of people and time. But this time this news was spreading on its own like a wildfire.
When I was still the mengju I saw Kang Ho through the eyes and ears of Kal Sa Ryang. But seeing it personally, Kang Ho was different than I thought. It was livelier than I thought.
Another thing that I realized was Kang Ho was desperately wis.h.i.+ng for a hero. I was thankful that these people are remembering me as the previous hero but still a bit bitter that they were blaming me for creating peace for too long.
Then someone sat down at my table without my permission. When I looked up it was Ma Ryung In.
“How does it feel? Being a hero?”
It seems that he left his guards outside and came in alone.
“I don’t know. I don’t know why they are making such a fuss about me killing one person. They know that I got the reward from the Alliance.”
“So what if they know. They believe that you will use it for good cause.”
“That’s laughable.”
“They say to become a hero you need to ride the time well. Even if you kill the same person but you didn’t ride the timing then no one will recognize you.”
“That’s true.”
“Anyway congratulation. We need to celebrate. Since you don’t drink on your own I will drink with you.”
We called one of the waiter and order wine and snack.
“I am thankful I made some money. But why are you treating me so well?”
“It’s a gift.”
“A gift?”
“It a gift to my new friend. Why are you making such an expression?”
“Can I be truthful?”
“Go ahead.”
“I think you are planning on something for me. Since it is strange for someone of your status to treat someone like me like this.”
“You really have no trust.”
“In my long road, aside from myself, I didn’t have anyone that I could trust.”
“Then why don’t you trust me?”
He raised a gla.s.s to me, but I drank without receiving it.
When Ma Ryung In exited the restaurant he got in a carriage that was arranged for him.
The person who was waiting for him inside was Chu Do Chi.
Right as Ma Ryung In entered the coach he said, “Give him something big. Do you have one that you can think of?”
“We might.”
“Good bigger the better. Something he could make a lot of money off of.”
“Yes, sir.”
Unable to hold back his curiosity Chu Do Chi asked, “Pardon me for asking but why are you treating him so well?”
“Are you curious?”
“Yes, it is to the point where I can't sleep.”
“Just wait. You will be able to sleep soon. Let's go.”
From the second floor window I was looking down at the coach.
When the coach was about to leave Ma Ryung In took his head out and waved his hand. I waved back.
Seeing that I waved back he went back into the coach. But Chu Do Chi had on an expression ‘punk! Lets see what happens.’
There was a reason for him doing this.
By doing this he knew that he would be gaining some of my trust.
***
Early next morning Chu Do Chi came to the inn.
He came in when I was having breakfast.
“If you didn’t have breakfast why don’t we eat together?”
“No, I’m fine.”
“Don’t they say to live long you must have a hearty breakfast.”
“Do you want to live long?”
“Of course. Why else would I be hanging out with you?”
“You have another mission.”
“What is it?”
After quickly stuffing my food down to lowered my chopstick.
“I still haven’t been able to use the money that I got from capturing Eom Hang Bool.”
“You can use it later. This time the reward is even better.”
I stared at him then said, “Fine, since you are giving me work I guess I’m obliged. But why are you making me do all this work? Is it because you want to kill me and take my money?”
“Do you think we are that petty to steal from you?”
“Then why are you doing this?”
Since even Chu Do Chi didn’t even know why he seemed to be angry at me.
“Here, just take this.”
The piece of paper had the name, location and the habit of the villain.
To find out all of this information.
These corrupt b.a.s.t.a.r.ds!
If you had these why don’t you capture them yourself?
These organization never moved unless it benefited them.
The real villain is not the one who is in the paper but you.
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