Bachelor Swordsmanship Remastered [EN]: Chapter 189

189. Disappeared

Dogo Lang’s storm-like swordsmanship had devastating results.

The hidden weapons all lost their power and tumbled to the ground, and the stone walls were covered with scars, as if scratched by the claws of beasts.

Therefore, the white-clad warriors who had launched the ambush could not possibly be unscathed.

The white-clad warriors, with nowhere to escape, had to endure the full force of Dogo Lang’s tremendous swordsmanship.

The confined space of the underground passage became a fatal weakness for them.

As a result, none of the white-clad warriors were unharmed.

Swish.

Dogo Lang sheathed his sword.

Dogo Lang, who had been watching the fallen white-clad warriors with cold eyes, turned his body.

No, he was about to turn.

“Hehehe.”

One of the white-clad warriors was getting up.

It was the very man who had come forward first.

The white cloth that had covered his face was already gone, revealing the face of a middle-aged warrior with a stern expression.

If the Young Palace Lord were here, he would have been shocked.

He was the captain of the Ice Emperor’s guard.

“…Amazing.”

The captain of the guard said.

His eyes gleamed with murderous intent towards Dogo Lang.

But Dogo Lang did not draw his sword.

The captain of the guard’s whole body was already tattered.

It was amazing that he could even stand.

“A master from the South, cough.”

Blood burst from the captain of the guard’s mouth.

But he did not wipe away the blood or cover his mouth.

“…Are they all like you?”

But the captain of the guard soon let out a hollow laugh.

“No, that can’t be. I can’t believe there is another like you.”

The captain of the guard laughed in vain.

And glared at Dogo Lang.

“Could it be that you were the successor of the Sword Saint? How else could you unleash such swordsmanship?”

Step.

Dogo Lang took a step forward.

“When I lost my way,”

He said quietly, looking at the captain of the guard.

“I didn’t even know what to do. But the Great One showed me the path I had to take.”

The captain of the guard saw it.

A smile appeared on Dogo Lang’s cold face.

“So, even though I am an incompetent servant, how can I not take that path?”

The captain of the guard looked up at Dogo Lang.

The smile had disappeared, but Dogo Lang’s eyes were still shining.

“Hoo, hehe.”

The captain of the guard let out a light laugh.

“Is that so? The Sword Saint’s successor had such a meaning to you.”

The captain of the guard’s eyes began to fill with life.

He smiled and said to Dogo Lang.

“But it’s a pity. Your loyalty ends here. You are…”

“This is the end of stalling for time.”

Dogo Lang’s cold voice cut off the captain of the guard’s words.

With a complete sneer, Dogo Lang said.

“I’ve been smelling gunpowder coming from you for a while now.”

The captain of the guard’s face changed.

Dogo Lang’s sensitive senses had completely penetrated the captain of the guard’s scheme.

“Hehe, I see… But it’s too late.”

Swish.

The captain of the guard took something out of his chest.

It was at that moment.

Whoosh.

Dogo Lang’s sword split the captain of the guard and whatever he was holding in half.

Before he could even realize that it was a thick, long cylindrical object, and that embers were already burning at its end.

The captain of the guard died without even screaming.

At the same time, an explosion swallowed everything.

KABOOM!

Rumble.

The explosion and ominous reverberation erupted, and the corridor was instantly covered in smoke.

However, the fire bomb that the captain of the guard had was not able to exert even half of its original power.

It had already been split in half before it exploded, and Dogo Lang was standing firm with his sword drawn, blocking the impact.

Woo-oong.

Even in that storm, Dogo Lang’s sword was emitting a low hum.

How much time had passed?

The smoke that had filled the passage slowly subsided.

And Dogo Lang revealed himself through it.

Although his hair was disheveled and his clothes were a mess, he was safe.

The sword energy rippling on the blade was also intact.

Swish.

Dogo Lang withdrew his sword energy and sheathed his sword.

And he raised his head and looked forward.

A veritable hellscape was unfolding before him.

Little remained of the captain of the guard and the white-clad warriors, and the corridor was covered in blood.

A scene so gruesome that anyone would change their expression.

But Dogo Lang didn’t even twitch an eyebrow.

‘It would have been dangerous if there were multiple fire bombs.’

If the other white-clad warriors had also had fire bombs, Dogo Lang would have been in danger.

In the worst case, the passage could have collapsed due to a chain explosion.

Whether the fire bombs themselves were difficult to obtain, or whether they missed the opportunity, it was a stroke of luck for Dogo Lang.

After confirming that there was no more danger, Dogo Lang turned his body.

It was time to return to Unhyun.

Step, step.

Dogo Lang walked silently alone in the quiet corridor.

Then, Dogo Lang suddenly stopped.

The reason was soon revealed.

Taptaptap.

Unhyun was running from the front.

Unhyun, who was running with a serious expression, soon had a bright face when he found Dogo Lang.

“Ah! Dogo…”

But soon Unhyun’s face distorted again.

“Dogo Je!”

Dogo Lang thought, ‘Ah, crap.’

His hair was disheveled, and his clothes were a mess.

It was natural that Unhyun’s face had changed.

Tap.

“A-Are you okay, Dogo Je?”

Unhyun, who had already approached, examined Dogo Lang here and there.

Looking at Unhyun, who looked like he was about to cry, Dogo Lang said.

“I am fine, Great One.”

His expression was as calm as ever.

In some ways, it was even cold.

“Really?”

Unhyun asked, as if he couldn’t believe it.

Dogo Lang replied.

“Yes, Great One.”

Because his voice was no different from usual, Unhyun was relieved.

“If that’s the case, that’s a relief, but…”

Unhyun sighed in relief.

But he couldn’t completely relax.

Because there are also internal injuries that are not visible on the outside.

“The Ice Emperor’s treatment is also coming to an end, so when we go out, let Dogo Je see a doctor as well.”

He wanted to say it wasn’t necessary, but Unhyun wouldn’t budge.

Dogo Lang nodded silently.

Only then did Unhyun smile.

A faint smile was spreading across Dogo Lang’s lips as he watched the scene.

***

Swish.

The curtain opened, and Unhyun entered the room.

The first thing that caught his eye was the figure of the Ice Emperor sitting on the bed.

It was hard to believe that he had been on the verge of life and death until recently, but the dark circles under his eyes, which had not yet disappeared, were a clear indication of his condition.

Step.

The Ice Queen and the Young Palace Lord, who were next to the bed, turned their heads and looked at Unhyun.

And the Ice Emperor of the North Sea raised his eyes.

Swish.

His eyes were exuding the dignity and intensity of the Emperor of the North Sea.

Unhyun stopped in his place and slowly paid his respects.

And when he raised his head, Unhyun met the eyes of the Ice Emperor, Ice Queen, and the Young Palace Lord at the same time.

The Ice Queen’s eyes were gentle, but the Young Palace Lord’s gaze was always a bit cold.

“You are…”

The Ice Emperor’s voice was low and heavy.

And surprisingly, he was speaking in the language of the South.

“Are you the one who inherited the name of the Sword Saint?”

“No, I am not.”

Unhyun replied quietly.

“I have only received the Falling Sun.”

That was the most honest answer Unhyun could give.

The Ice Emperor smiled bitterly.

The Ice Emperor knew the meaning of that answer.

Because the Sword Saint handing over the Falling Sun meant that he had entrusted the aftermath to him.

“…Is that so? He must be getting old now, too.”

The Ice Emperor said, with a gaze as if looking at some distant place.

“Just like I am getting old like this.”

Unhyun could not guess what kind of feelings the Ice Emperor was feeling.

But he certainly knew the weight of it.

Unhyun is standing before the Sword Saint and the Ice Emperor of the North Sea, those legendary names.

The Ice Emperor, who had been lost in thought for a while, turned to look at Unhyun.

“If you want to inherit the Falling Sun, you must prove yourself.”

The Ice Emperor’s eyes were intense, and his voice was serious.

Looking straight at Unhyun, the Ice Emperor continued.

“Of course, we will do our best to get that sword back.”

The Sword Saint and the Ice Emperor’s oath is also a wound that the North Sea does not even want to think about.

Therefore, it was natural for the North Sea to try to get the Falling Sun back.

It is to break free from the wounds and shackles of the past.

“So you are…”

“Ah, over here.”

Unhyun cut off the Ice Emperor’s words.

The Ice Queen’s eyes twinkled, and the Young Palace Lord’s beautiful eyebrows were instantly distorted.

He knew it was rude, but Unhyun couldn’t help it.

“Before that, there is something I want to show you.”

“…Something to show?”

The Ice Emperor did not blame Unhyun for his rudeness.

Before the Ice Emperor, who was wondering, Unhyun took out what he had brought.

Swish.

The eyes of not only the Ice Emperor but also the Ice Queen and the Young Palace Lord changed.

Although it was wrapped in a clean cloth, they quickly realized that it was a sword.

And if Unhyun was going to take out a sword now, there was only one.

Swish.

Unhyun slowly unwrapped the cloth.

As expected?

The sword of the North Sea, the Falling Sun, revealed its appearance.

“Hmm.”

The Ice Emperor groaned.

The Ice Queen’s eyes trembled slightly, and the Young Palace Lord bit her lip slightly.

“…It’s been a long time indeed.”

The Ice Emperor said in a low voice, as if immersed in emotion.

“But why…”

Swish.

Unhyun took his hand to the Falling Sun.

He hesitated for a moment, but Unhyun soon gave strength and pulled the sword hilt.

“What…!”

The Young Palace Lord immediately tried to stop Unhyun.

But the Young Palace Lord stopped without even stretching out her arm.

“Ah!”

The Ice Queen covered her mouth with her hand in surprise.

The Ice Emperor also frowned and groaned.

It was gone.

The blade of the Falling Sun, which should have been there, was not visible.

There was only the scabbard and a short handle, and the blade was nowhere to be found.

“What is going on?”

The first person to come to her senses was the Young Palace Lord.

She asked with fierce eyes.

Clatter.

Unhyun placed the scabbard and handle of the Falling Sun on the table next to him.

The Ice Queen was still unable to take her eyes off the Falling Sun, as if she couldn’t believe it.

“…What does this mean?”

The Ice Emperor looked at Unhyun and asked.

“Where is the blade of the Falling Sun?”

Unhyun, who had been silent, slowly opened his mouth.

“It has disappeared.”