Disciple of The Three Kings [EN]: Chapter 309

“Huh…?” Park Han-soo, startled, made a dumbfounded sound. “Huh…!” The name from the special recruit’s mouth and the woman standing before him, and even the Silver Star martial artists standing guard around her, left no room for doubt. “U-Um, greetings to the Guild Master of Silver Star!” Park Han-soo immediately straightened his posture and shouted. “Greetings to the Guild Master of Silver Star!” A thunderous roar echoed from all around. Gulp. The new guild members, as if forgetting they were supposed to shout, could only swallow hard. Their reaction was not strange. -Dang Hwa-young. She was originally a central figure in the meetings of the Nine Great Sects and the Five Great Clans [major martial arts factions], and was known as the princess of the Dang Clan. Poisonous Hwa-young Dang. Her reputation had spread far and wide since the past, and countless martial artists had struggled to form even the slightest connection with her. Then, one day, news spread that the Dang Clan had been destroyed due to some incident. Those who had been eyeing an opportunity even amidst Silver Star’s great crisis, those who had tried to target the Poisonous Hwa-young, who had lost her backing… -Crazy. They could only curse and gasp for air. Dang Hwa-young, the place where she had reappeared was Silver Star, and she had appeared as the owner of the position of Silver Star’s Guild Master. It was not important to figure out what had happened. The fact that Dang Hwa-young had become the Guild Master of Silver Star was what mattered. “…Greetings to the Guild Master!” Now, an existence that was difficult to even look at. The one standing in that high place was none other than her, Dang Hwa-young. “…….” Dang Hwa-young did not answer, but nodded her head in greeting instead. Her eyes were fixed on only one place. ‘Just who….’ They were directed towards Lee Rowan. ‘Who is that person to be able to do this?’ Just now, Lee Rowan had called out to Dang Hwa-young, and Dang Hwa-young had appeared before them as if it were a lie. And the attitude that Dang Hwa-young was showing. Swoosh. Though she did not show it outwardly because there were people around, she seemed to be showing respect towards Lee Rowan. No, it wasn’t just her. ‘The squad leaders too….’ Some of the squad leaders who had appeared as if they were escorting Dang Hwa-young also seemed to be showing respect towards Lee Rowan. Park Han-soo felt as if this situation was a dream. “Did you know?” Dang Hwa-young spoke. “It would be disappointing if you thought I wouldn’t know.” “Even so, I did my best.” Listening to their natural conversation, “I wanted to show you how much I’ve grown.” Park Han-soo felt goosebumps rising on his spine. It was as if Dang Hwa-young was being evaluated by that special recruit. “Still, you’re quite good. It would be difficult for most to even sense your presence. Moreover, I acknowledge your skill in hiding the presence of others.” Dang Hwa-young had a proud look on her face at Lee Rowan’s praise. The confusion was not only happening to Park Han-soo. “…….” The new guild members who had trained together were trembling, their faces pale. There was a rumor in Silver Star. A story about a certain guild member who held no position or title. However, it was said that everyone who bore the name of Silver Star feared, respected, and showed courtesy to him. In that legendary story, he was called the special guild member. Also, there was another rumor that followed. That he was. “G-Guild member….” The owner of Silver Star. “Greetings to the guild member….” Park Han-soo tried to say what he had heard from his senior guild member, but he shut his mouth at the gazes of Lee Rowan and Dang Hwa-young, among others, that were suddenly pouring down on him. ‘Damn it.’ It seemed that his senior had played a prank on him. “Let’s talk about that later.” “…I’m sorry.” “You know the situation, right?” At Lee Rowan’s words, Dang Hwa-young nodded. And in the moment that followed, Swoosh. A shadow flickered, and someone appeared. A man in a neat black suit. His wet hair carelessly swept back, he had a strange aura that could make even a man fall for him. “Ha Se-min.” The name that came from Lee Rowan’s mouth. “Black King…!” At that, Park Han-soo was once again shocked and fell backward. Black Lion, now an inseparable part of Silver Star, and though there was no official recognition, it was known to be like a brotherhood. The owner of that place, the Black Lion King, had now become an even bigger figure and was called the Black King. “I have prepared it.” He appeared and bowed his head towards Lee Rowan. “Let’s go.” Lee Rowan was about to move. “Just a moment.” Dang Hwa-young spoke and snapped her fingers. Then, shadows appeared. They were Dang Hwa-young’s direct martial artists. “This will be an official Silver Star event.” Having said that, Dang Hwa-young received something from a martial artist and handed it to Lee Rowan. A black suit. On it, the Silver Star emblem and name were clearly engraved. “…….” Lee Rowan received it without a word. In that instant, Poof. Those who had appeared disappeared in an instant, as if they were a mirage. “……!” Even the martial artists who thought they had reached a certain level could not grasp their presence or movements. “…….” Park Han-soo stood there like a broken robot. It was then. -You are a martial artist who fits in quite well with Silver Star. The arrogant voice of the special recruit echoed through telepathy. But it was no longer the arrogant voice of the special recruit. Clench. The true owner of Silver Star, and an existence that he could not dare to approach. “Continue the training-!” It was the acknowledgment of the person he respected without reservation. * * * “Ugh!” A deep groan echoed from Number 3’s mouth. Clear whip marks were visible on his naked upper body. Trickle. Blood flowed down from his entire body. “So….” The shadows that had appeared before him revealed their white teeth, reflecting in the small fire, and were laughing. “That’s what happens when a player like you dreams.” “…Heh.” Number 3 smiled at the voice. Crack! The whip once again crushed and dug into Number 3’s upper body. Number 3 bit his lip to avoid screaming. ‘They’re professionals.’ He had no choice but to acknowledge their skills. Number 3 was a player, and a fairly high-level one at that. He could quickly recover from most blows or injuries, and ordinary weapons could not even leave a scratch. However, his opponents were martial artists. Moreover, they were martial artists who were skilled in precise power control and torture. Crack. The endless whipping. He would have preferred it if they had asked him something. “Sweet.” They wanted nothing from Number 3. “The request is to play with him moderately and then kill him.” A voice came from a chair in the black shadow. “But don’t drag it out too long.” The ones who had been whipping flinched at the voice. “He’s a guy they brought from Silver Star. If we’re not careful, Silver Star will move.” The martial artist who had been holding the whip replied. “Would they really do that?” His voice was full of disbelief. “He’s just a player whose origins are unknown.” A voice that clearly showed how they thought of players. “Even if Silver Star has a player-friendly tendency….” Smirk. The one holding the whip showed his white teeth again. “They won’t go against our Guisan Clan.” “……!” Guisan Clan. Number 3’s eyes widened at the name. There were two forces that divided the darkness of Asia. Black Lion and the Beggars’ Sect. And the Guisan Clan was…. -The Beggars’ Sect. They were the fixers under the Beggars’ Sect. They were notorious for taking on any dirty request as long as they were paid. ‘Then these guys are….’ Also, there were three famous masters in the Guisan Clan. ‘The Three Ghost Killers.’ It was said that they had reached the peak of the Hwagyung realm [a high level of martial arts mastery], and when the three of them gathered, they could hunt down high-rankers and masters of the Hyungyeong realm [another high level of martial arts mastery]. “Shut up.” At that moment, a voice was heard. “Silver Star has already had a conflict with the Beggars’ Sect once. Are you trying to die by revealing your affiliation?” “Hey, brother. Why are you so scared?” Crack. The coiled whip dug into Number 3’s body again. But this time, it was different. “Guh! Guh!” The whip, like a living snake, grabbed and dug into Number 3’s neck. “Then let’s just kill him right now. What do you say?” “…….” “And this time is different, isn’t it?” A laughing voice was heard again. “What Silver Star has to face is not just the Beggars’ Sect. Unryong….” “That’s enough.” The man who had been sitting stood up. Then, the one who had been speaking playfully had to shut his mouth. He knew that if he crossed the line any further, even if they were sworn brothers, there was nothing he could do. “Go check outside, and take care of him before that.” “Tch. Understood.” The man walked out. The owners of the white teeth looked at Number 3 again. “You guys….” Number 3 opened his mouth with a dry voice. “You’re completely misunderstanding Silver Star.” “What?” “Do you think Silver Star is afraid of the Beggars’ Sect?” There was a bit of composure in Number 3’s voice. “Guisan Clan? Whatever, you’re going to be torn to pieces and die.” Number 3 continued to speak, barely pushing away the whip that was gripping his neck. “Wanna bet?” “This guy….” “Whether you die or I die.” Smirk. Number 3 smiled. “Or, whether I die and you die, or live.” Blood was smeared all over the white teeth. “How about we make a bet? You trash?” Crack! The whip once again dug into Number 3’s body. “I was going to let you die somewhat comfortably….” Now, what Number 3 saw was not just the white teeth reflected in the fire. “It looks like I’ll have some fun for the first time in a while.” Red eyes that gleamed with anger and murderous intent. “Let’s bet, shall we? I’m betting everything….” Number 3 opened his mouth. “That I’ll win.” “Is that so? Then I’ll bet my neck that I’ll win….” It was that moment. “…Huh?” On the neck of the one holding the whip, Samgwi, one of the Three Ghost Killers…. “Guh!” A bright red line had been drawn. Thud, clatter. Number 3 could no longer see the white teeth and red eyes. Now, what Number 3 saw was. “…….” Eyes flickering with dark shadows. “It seems you won that bet.” A smile spread across Number 3’s mouth at the voice he heard. “Who dares!” It was the moment when the others, who had finally noticed the intruder, immediately moved and rushed towards the shadow. “Cough!” “Guh!” Death cries echoed from all around. Just 3 seconds. After those 3 seconds, the only thing that filled the room was silence. Gulp. It was a moment when even Number 3’s face, which had been relaxed until now, showed a slight tension. Flicker. The magic lamp flickered, illuminating the face of the shadow in front of him. “That’s right.” Only then did a voice of relief flow from Number 3’s mouth. “I won.” A voice that was truly happy. And then. “Did you clean up? Something’s strange. The guys we were supposed to contact haven’t contacted us.” The one who opened the door and entered. It was the voice of Ilgwi, the eldest brother and leader of the Three Ghost Killers. Was he truly the most skilled among the Three Ghost Killers? Clang! The sound of weapons being quickly drawn and. “Who are you…!” A voice that burst out in a hurry. But that was the end. Thud! The back of a woman who had appeared out of nowhere declared that Ilgwi’s life had ended there. “I knew this would happen.” Number 3 shouted in a dry voice.