Call Of The Spear [EN]: Chapter 446

Nangseon’s Romantic Tale – Part 2, Episode 155

“The Princess made this?”

“Yes, I did. This place gathers talented Suseons [spiritual practitioners] and transforms them into sculptures. I have some knowledge of the Golden Divine Art, and my father helped me realize my vision.”

Thud!

The stone wall closed firmly.

Instantly, the chamber darkened, but in the darkness, some things became visible.

The massive sculpture in the center rotated, scattering powder. The unknown powder shone brightly in white.

“Hyeongmuhyeongyusaeng (Formless Form, Existing Life). Our form returns to nothingness, and the returned form becomes existence again, receiving new life. It’s much like the cycle of reincarnation. I love this formation.”

Upon closer inspection, the original human forms were being sculpted, and the forms of the sculptures gradually transformed into swords or other objects.

Hyeongmuhyeongyusaeng.

This unique formation.

“It’s a formation that returns the form of a Suseon to nothingness and remakes them into magical artifacts.”

At this instant understanding, Princess Hwayang nodded, looking surprised and pleased.

“We are still experiencing many trials and errors, but as time passes, many flaws will be corrected, so it’s a formation with a bright future. If we have enough materials, we can create rare Yeonjabo [high-grade magical treasures] and many treasures.”

Of course, it takes a lot of time, but even so, it is a groundbreaking formation.

Even Cheonbeom, who had some knowledge of formations, thought it was excellent.

Looking at it through the lens of Dallyeong Geumjeong [a technique for analyzing magical formations], he could see subtle mysteries were embedded within, with some parts remaining incomprehensible.

In a thousand years.

Ten thousand years from now, this formation would be further refined, and many powerful treasures would be born.

‘The materials will be sufficient.’

Using Seonsaljeon [a source of spiritual energy] to supply the Suseons who would become the materials for Hyeongmuhyeongyusaeng was not a difficult problem.

Especially for Princess Hwayang, the daughter of Mangakbyeonwang [a powerful ruler in the spiritual realm].

“The better the material, the more unpredictable the treasure that will be created. That’s why I’m more excited and thrilled.”

That would be the case.

Examining the completed magical artifacts, they certainly had less energy than genuine Yeonjabo, but they possessed significantly better power than ordinary magical artifacts.

If she had created such a formation, it was understandable that Mangakbyeonwang cherished her.

Turning Suseons into magical artifacts wasn’t a big deal. The stories of Bunggye and Sagye, who grind Suseons to make divine liquor, were too famous.

However, he had never seen anyone take the time to create Yeonjabo from Suseons.

Especially a formation that mass-produced so many.

“The reason you showed me this is…”

Even within Mangakjeong [Princess Hwayang’s domain], there would be few who knew.

Probably only the Princess and Mangakbyeonwang.

The fact that she showed this to Cheonbeom meant one of two things.

“Of course, Seonsa [a powerful immortal] must also be melted into my formation and become a Yeonjabo. Someone as strong as you would become an even more powerful magical artifact.”

She said, but Beom crossed his arms with an indifferent expression.

Embarrassed, she twisted her hair and looked away.

There was a slightly cute side to her.

“You’re not falling for it.”

“There’s no way I would. You know that if I destroy all the treasures and formations here, the loss would be yours. Do you think such a joke would work?”

“Hmph, you’re so heartless.”

Beom stroked her cheek in front of Saha’s sculpture.

“I thought my friend was a man, but it’s a woman. Are you his wife?”

“If she were my wife, I wouldn’t call her a friend.”

“A friendship that blossomed between a man and a woman?”

It was a mocking tone, but Beom lightly ignored it and asked back.

“Give her back.”

He knew she had become a sculpture through the formation.

He also knew the reason she ended up like this, probably captured during a mission.

Whatever the situation, he had found Saha, so that was enough.

Now, all he had to do was take her out.

“What if it’s too late?”

“There must be a way to reverse it.”

“Is there? I don’t know…”

With her answer, the situation changed at once.

“Do I have to smash Mangyeonggo [a key artifact in Mangakjeong] to pieces to get my friend back to her original state?”

“Hmm…”

Princess Hwayang tilted her head and stared intently at Cheonbeom. Even in the dark, she was truly beautiful.

The gold and silver hair cascaded down like a waterfall as she tilted her head.

Her playful expression eased the tension for no reason.

Even though it wasn’t the time to do so.

“I remember this woman. She’s a Suseon from the Water Realm who came in recently. I was recruiting as many diverse materials as possible for Hyeongmuhyeongyusaeng. I remember that she was a Suseon who had collapsed near Hyogu [a dangerous area], and we brought her in because she would have died if we had left her alone.”

“That’s not what I want to hear. Can you restore her to her original state?”

“Well, wouldn’t that depend on what you, Seonsa, do?”

Beom nodded.

“So, I just need to destroy everything here.”

“So violent… You know everything, but you’re just doing this on purpose, right? Women stay away from men who only use their strength.”

“Unfortunately, I was born with good fortune with women, so I don’t need to worry about that.”

“…Were you always like that?”

“What are you talking about?”

“Never mind.”

The Princess was about to say why she was being so unpleasant but stopped.

“I think I’ve said everything I need to say. It’s not that difficult, and it’s a great blessing for Seonsa to marry a woman like me, isn’t it?”

“Do people usually say that themselves?”

“But it’s true that I’m beautiful, isn’t it? You can’t deny what’s true.”

“Were you always like that?”

“What?”

“No, never mind.”

The Princess raised her chin, but soon burst into laughter.

Then Beom also turned his head and bit his lip.

Because laughter was leaking out.

“I want a husband who doesn’t care about me. And I can be a wife who doesn’t bother you. A relationship where we don’t interfere with each other, isn’t that great?”

“So, all we have to do is have the wedding ceremony?”

“Of course. I don’t want anything more than that.”

What she wanted was a fake wedding for show.

After the wedding, she wouldn’t care what he did or where he went.

Frankly speaking, there was nothing bad about it.

Rather, there were many advantages.

He would have a connection with Mangakbyeonwang, and he could become acquainted with Wonseon Taesa [a high-ranking official]. Moreover, if he became the son-in-law of Mangakbyeonwang, who was famous even in Sagye [a powerful realm], no one would attack Cheonbeom unless it was a major issue.

Except for the same Wonseons [powerful immortals].

‘The advantages and disadvantages are too clear.’

But there was no other way.

If he wanted to save Saha, he had to make this marriage a success.

“Let’s do that.”

“That’s a wise choice.”

* * *

One month later.

Waking up, Saha immediately jumped up and looked around.

“Oh, you’re awake.”

“Who are you?”

Her fierce vigilance and gaze were definitely extraordinary.

‘It feels like she’s been rolling around on the battlefield for a long time.’

Sabi thought inwardly that she was cool and got up from her seat to greet her.

“Don’t you remember? When Munmugwanjang [Cheonbeom’s title] brought me and Huhu oppa [older brother] to Sangseo…”

In fact, she had seen her during the Unjeok incident, but Sabi didn’t bother to bring it up.

“Ah, I remember. You’re Sabi… But where is this?”

“This is Mangakjeong.”

“Mangakjeong?”

“Don’t you remember anything? I heard that Mangakjeong Gwiseon [a high-ranking official in Mangakjeong] brought you in after you collapsed in Hyogu. And Munmugwanjang saved you.”

“Munmugwanjang… Beom? Is Beom here now?”

“Yes.”

At the sound of Beom’s name, she tried to get up from her bed.

However, her body, which had been exposed to the Hyeongmuhyeongyusaeng formation for a long time, made it difficult to move.

Her arms and legs were still stiff.

Only then did Saha recall the events that had happened to her here.

She vaguely remembered being hit with a pressure point, making her unable to move, and then standing there for a long time before falling asleep.

“Ugh.”

“Are you okay?”

“Beom… Where’s Beom?”

Tears welled up in her eyes.

She was grateful that he had saved her this time as well, and tears blurred her vision.

She resented and hated him for not sending her a single message, but he was still diligently working.

So that when her name spread widely, he would naturally come to find her.

But she was still lacking, and she had crossed the line between life and death, and Beom had pulled her out of that dark path, so she couldn’t bear it.

She wanted to see him as soon as possible.

It had already been over a thousand years since she had seen him.

As she somehow managed to raise her stiff body, Sabi supported her from the side.

Bang, bang, bang!

Suddenly, the sound of fireworks erupted from outside.

“Ah, it looks like it’s starting.”

“What’s starting?”

“You’ll know when you see it. It’s so absurd… Seriously.”

She grumbled as if she was dumbfounded.

She didn’t understand at all and expressed her doubts, but she only said meaningless words that she would know when she saw it.

Following her support, she went outside, and Saha’s eyes widened like lanterns.

“Is there some kind of festival?”

Mangakjeong was bustling with people, and fireworks were exploding everywhere.

Gwiseons were lined up, carrying bundles of something tightly wrapped, and the interior of the building was lined with dazzling treasures like walls.

So much food was being made that the tables were about to break, and they brought in a jug as big as a house from somewhere and were sharing alcohol.

Unless there was some kind of festival, there was no way there could be such a pleasant hustle and bustle.

“Oh! You’re awake?”

Huhu, who was picking up food and eating it, recognized Saha and Sabi and ran over to greet them.

“Wow, it’s rare for a Suseon from the Water Realm to see such a rare sight. Who would have known that Sagye’s Princess Hwayang and Daebu [a respectful title] would get married.”

He laughed heartily, saying that you never know what will happen in the world, and picked up a bottle of alcohol and gulped it down.

“Kyah, the alcohol tastes good.”

Even with Huhu’s words, Saha couldn’t understand.

“Princess Hwayang is the daughter of Mangakbyeonwang, the owner of Mangakjeong. And Daebu is referring to Munmugwanjang.”

Even with Sabi’s explanation, Saha had a blank look on her face.

She knew that Princess Hwayang was the daughter of Mangakbyeonwang, the owner of Mangakjeong.

She understood that the one Huhu was calling Daebu was Cheonbeom.

She understood that far.

But a marriage?

Suddenly, a marriage? Why? Why all of a sudden? The words that had risen to her throat and were about to come out clumped together, and her chest felt stuffy.

“Hwayang Princess and Beom are getting married?”

“Yes, that’s right. I don’t know when they fell in love, but our Daebu is really capable. Hahaha!”

Cheonbeom is getting married?

With a princess from Sagye?

‘Then what about me?’

It was then.

[From now on, we will begin the wedding ceremony of Princess Hwayang and her husband, Yoo Jeong! All guests, please take your seats!]

“It looks like it’s about to start. Let’s go sit down too. It’s a rare sight to see a wedding here when we’re in the middle of a war, right?”

Huhu quickly ran to take a seat and gestured for them to come, and Saha was dragged by Sabi with a dazed look and sat at a table.

And after a while.

The main characters of today entered.

[The bride and groom, please enter!]

The bride and groom appeared on the decorated platform.

The bride and groom appeared wearing red wedding clothes.

The bride was Princess Hwayang, a goblin with horns on her forehead.

Because she wasn’t wearing a mask, the guests couldn’t help but admire her beauty.

Her gold and silver hair and her dignified yet lovely appearance made her an absolute beauty among beauties.

She also gave off a mysterious atmosphere by decorating her eyes with red powder.

Of course, the groom on the opposite side also shone brilliantly.

“Kyah, a handsome man and a beautiful woman.”

They were two people who naturally evoked admiration.

A well-matched couple.

Praise poured out of the guests’ mouths to the point where their saliva dried up.

“Cough… It’s a shame that Mangakbyeonwang can’t see this sight.”

“That’s right… Cough, the princess is truly beautiful.”

Exclamations erupted from everywhere.

Everyone congratulated and smiled.

Except for one person.

“…”

Only Saha stared at the two with a blank face before collapsing.