Disciple of The Three Kings [EN]: Chapter 380

“Could Eunha become a spark of hope, not a spark of war?”

Lee Shin-woo’s request was utterly sincere.

Earnestness often appears foolish and childish at times.

However, looking at Lee Shin-woo, the thought of him being childish didn’t cross my mind.

“Thank you.”

Yi Rown accepted Lee Shin-woo’s proposal.

It was a private meeting, not an official conference.

Lee Shin-woo expressed his gratitude to Yi Rown with all his heart.

“Honestly, I didn’t think you’d agree.”

“Why?”

“These things aren’t that important to you.”

Players, the people of Earth, their lives, and such things.

The current Yi Rown was the Blood Demon of the Blood Cult and the leader of the Shinma Alliance, no longer….

-Player, Yi Rown.

He was not the Yi Rown who was a player in Dank.

“Rather, they’re cumbersome.”

The current Yi Rown was strong.

The power he possessed was also strong.

If he were to fight the entire Nine Great Sects and the Assembly, it would be a different story, but against Mount Hua, Yi Rown could foresee victory.

Moreover, if Yi Rown were to unleash all of his hidden power….

‘He might be able to face Mount Hua alone.’

However.

‘That shouldn’t be the case.’

That wouldn’t convey any message.

It would just be revenge.

Just destruction, and it would only be seen as an internal power struggle within Eunha.

That wouldn’t improve anything.

Days spent once again overwhelmed by powerlessness.

No change would occur.

Therefore.

“Thank you.”

Lee Shin-woo was grateful.

The countless things that could change due to Yi Rown’s decision.

‘Now, victory or defeat doesn’t matter.’

It was unlikely, but even if Yi Rown were to lose, it wouldn’t matter.

Because finally, the players would take a proper step forward.

“It’s not for the sake of others, like you think, hyung [older brother],” Yi Rown said.

“This is just my personal revenge.”

“…….”

“I was just thinking about what would be the most infuriating thing for Mount Hua.”

To erase Mount Hua with his own hands.

For those who call themselves martial artists, being defeated in battle and killed was a value they had to accept.

However….

“There’s no more pathetic end than being bitten to death by a dog you raised.”

If the martial artists, whom they so despised and scorned, were to be destroyed by the hands of the players they controlled, that would be Mount Hua’s shame.

Also, the fact that the starting point was Mount Hua itself.

Smirk.

Lee Shin-woo smiled.

Yi Rown’s true feelings.

‘This is also a gift for myself.’

Yi Rown, who had concluded that the past Yi Rown no longer existed and thought he had cut off everything.

But now, he decided to accept that the past Yi Rown was also a part of himself.

So, this decision was not only a decision and gift from himself as the Blood Demon, the Shinma [Demon God], and the disciple of the Three Kings, but also from Yi Rown, who was a player.

It was then.

Lee Shin-woo, who had received some kind of contact, asked for permission.

Knock knock.

The knock came belatedly.

A group of people cautiously entered the room and bowed deeply.

“Nice to… meet you.”

Tense voices.

Yi Rown slowly examined them.

Players, or ordinary people.

There were also martial artists.

“These are people who should never have been revealed under normal circumstances.”

Lee Shin-woo said.

“They are those who are helping the Cheong-ui Army [Righteous Army] and striving for the liberation of players and Earth.”

“I’ll introduce myself again. I am Kim Tae-seok from Tae-seok Ilbo [Tae-seok Daily].”

The editor-in-chief of a small newspaper company.

“I am Kim Min-tae, the guild leader of Guild Alto.”

The guild leader of a fairly large player guild.

“I’m Son Ho-seok.”

A young politician.

In addition, there were figures from the political and business world, and even martial artists known as ronin [masterless samurai].

“…….”

People from all walks of life, who had been working in the shadows for the liberation of players and Earth.

Also, it seemed like it was the first time they were meeting each other.

They had been hiding their identities for each other’s safety.

They were either part of the Cheong-ui Army or those who supported and helped them, even if they weren’t.

If it weren’t for Lee Shin-woo, who had connected them in the middle, they would never have been in this place.

“Really….”

Kim Tae-seok of Tae-seok Ilbo spoke cautiously.

“Can we… trust you?”

They knew that this place was none other than Eunha.

Although Eunha was showing a different path from the Assembly, Eunha was virtually close to the purebloods of Eun.

The Blood Cult, which had been in Eun since ancient times, and those known to be related to the current Eunha were also the Nine Great Sects and the Five Great Families.

Also.

“…….”

They could intuitively sense where this place was and who was in front of them.

Although it wasn’t a secret, no one had dared to report Yi Rown’s face.

The Black Assembly and the Assembly had also stepped in to conceal it.

But they could tell.

“Is this person the Blood Demon?”

The owner of Eunha, the master of the Blood Cult, which was said to be the predecessor of Eunha.

That the Blood Demon was this very person.

It was no different than revealing the identity of the resistance to such a person.

“You must have heard about the Philippines.”

Lee Shin-woo said calmly.

“Yes.”

The Philippines, which was under the control of Jeomchang.

Everything had changed due to the rise and rampage of the Blood Cult.

Jeomchang had collapsed, and the system had crumbled.

They heard that the Philippines was now striving to become fairer than any other place.

And before that….

“The Blood Cult brought freedom.”

The Blood Cult, which had overthrown the enemy forces and brought true equality.

However.

“There are rumors circulating that the Blood Cult that rose in the Philippines and Eunha are actually different.”

Rumors always existed.

“That they’re just borrowing the name of the Blood Cult, and the real one is Eunha….”

“You’re very suspicious.”

At that moment, Yi Rown opened his mouth.

Saaa.

The atmosphere suddenly stiffened.

It was Yi Rown who held the knife now.

If Yi Rown wanted, everyone in this place, everyone connected to them, would disappear.

However….

“Didn’t you come here because you trusted Lee Shin-woo?”

They had gathered in this place because they trusted Lee Shin-woo.

“That’s right. We just needed confirmation. We’re also risking a lot….”

“A cautious attitude is good, but that attitude can sometimes ruin things.”

At Yi Rown’s words, Kim Tae-seok quietly reached into his pocket.

It could be that he was taking out a weapon, which would be alarming, but neither Yi Rown nor anyone else paid him any attention.

It was because everyone knew that no matter what Kim Tae-seok did, he could not harm Yi Rown.

What Kim Tae-seok took out was a kind of item.

“If you wish, you can kill me in this place. But many people are risking everything. It would be good to be sure.”

What Kim Tae-seok took out was poison.

It meant that he would take it and die immediately if Yi Rown wished.

It was to show his resolve.

“That’s a pointless act.”

Yi Rown said, scoffing at Kim Tae-seok.

“Don’t worry. As long as Lee Shin-woo is here, the things you’re worried about won’t happen.”

The people’s eyes lit up.

It seemed that the rumors that Lee Shin-woo and the Blood Demon had a deep connection were true.

“Because my name is also on the Cheong-ui Army’s list.”

“What does that… mean?”

* * *

His name was on the Cheong-ui Army’s list.

“……?”

Everyone had faces of incomprehension.

That was because they had heard stories that there were occasionally martial artists helping the Cheong-ui Army.

The story that those who were dissatisfied with the current actions of Eun and the Assembly were secretly helping the Cheong-ui Army.

But that didn’t mean they were part of the Cheong-ui Army.

Player.

Only players could have their names on the Cheong-ui Army’s list.

“What does that… mean?”

Therefore, it didn’t make sense that the Blood Demon, the owner of Eunha, was affiliated with the Cheong-ui Army.

“Yi Rown.”

The name.

“……?”

The people were even more lost in the maze at that name.

“If it’s Yi Rown….”

“Are you talking about Yi Rown of Dank?”

“Why him?”

As there was no one who didn’t know the name Yi Rown, the people were buzzing.

“What is the relationship with player Yi Rown… ?”

There were rumors circulating that Yi Rown and Lee Shin-woo were brothers.

In the midst of that, the name Yi Rown came out of the Blood Demon’s mouth….

“It’s Yi Rown.”

“So, that’s….”

Yi Rown sat on the desk and spoke.

Lee Shin-woo was covering his face as if he couldn’t hold back his laughter.

“So, that’s….”

A reaction of not understanding.

“Ah…!”

But it seemed like they had realized something belatedly.

The famous Yi Rown of Dank.

“I don’t know how you became connected, but were you related to him?”

Their eyes were shining.

Even recently, Yi Rown’s name had become more famous.

Lee Shin-woo was actively using Yi Rown’s name in the Cheong-ui Army’s activities, and Yi Rown’s name was shining even more in rescue operations and liberation operations.

If Yi Rown’s name was like a despicable cockroach to the martial artists, it was said that Yi Rown’s name was regarded as a saint by the players and the liberation army.

“As expected….”

Sparkling eyes.

“Yi Rown…!”

He was the one who had inspired and encouraged many people since Dank.

He was still wielding immense influence.

“What are you talking about?”

“Huh?”

Kim Tae-seok had a puzzled look on his face.

“Weren’t you saying that you had a connection with player Yi Rown?”

“I am Yi Rown.”

“…….”

The room was once again filled with silence.

“Ah!”

Yi Rown was already twitching his eyes as he watched Kim Tae-seok shout as if he had realized something again.

“Indeed….”

The story of Yi Rown that was known in the past.

“He died in the corpse disposal site.”

That Yi Rown had died in Mount Hua’s corpse disposal site.

“Are you a different person with the same name? Ah…. So….”

It seemed like he was putting together the puzzle in his head alone again.

“You were connected to player Lee Shin-woo and used Yi Rown’s name….”

Was a long novel being drawn in his head?

“Editor Kim Tae-seok used to be a novelist.”

Lee Shin-woo, who had been holding back his laughter, couldn’t hold it back anymore and spoke.

“Ha.”

Silence returned to the room at Yi Rown’s annoyed face.

They thought they had touched a nerve.

“Did I do something wrong….”

“Editor Kim Tae-seok may be clueless, but he’s quite skilled.”

Well, if that’s the case.

“I am Yi Rown.”

“So, that’s….”

“I am Yi Rown of Dank.”

“Ah, so….”

Shaking.

Kim Tae-seok’s pupils shook.

On the contrary, the others still had faces of not knowing what was going on.

“I, is that….”

“Yi Rown of Dank.”

Yi Rown opened his mouth as if he was too annoyed to say more.

“Me. Is. That.”

Yi Rown of Dank.

“Blood Demon….”

And the owner of Eunha, the Blood Demon.

That the two were not different people with the same name, but the same person?

“Player Yi Rown…, the Blood Demon is a martial artist….”

Was he a novelist?

However.

“Ah, by the way, Editor Kim Tae-seok’s novels didn’t do well. If they had done well, he wouldn’t have gotten a job at a tiny newspaper company.”

His limitations seemed clear.

“Player Yi Rown, and the Blood Demon Yi Rown. The two are the same person.”

Yi Rown drove the wedge in.

“Huuuuh!”

A sound of gasping for breath burst out.

“How is it, can you believe it now?”

Yi Rown stood in front of Kim Tae-seok.

And Kim Tae-seok fainted while standing.