Disciple of The Three Kings [EN]: Chapter 49

Ha-pyeong Employment Agency.

‘Let me offer you a drink…’

‘I won’t drink.’

‘Yes, sir.’

Lee Ro-woon was sitting loosely on a large sofa, while Yoo Do-hyung moved quickly, attending to Lee Ro-woon.

It was hard to believe that he was the branch leader of the Beggars’ Sect, who could make even a flying bird fall and whom powerful politicians dared not look in the eye.

The branch leader of the Beggars’ Sect.

In fact, Yoo Do-hyung was a man who was treated with respect not only by the Player Association or guilds, but also by most martial arts guilds.

It meant that he was an opponent that even martial artists, who had surpassed the limits of players, found difficult to deal with.

‘I’ll get you some tea, at least.’

‘That’s good.’

It was strange that Yoo Do-hyung, even though he was in a place where he could make achievements and stand out, would show such behavior to a mere guild member of the Eun-ha Guild.

However, that was something only those who couldn’t read the situation properly would think.

Yoo Do-hyung was acting like that because he was capable and smart.

‘For a beggar, you’re quite likeable.’

‘Thank you.’

A branch leader with only three months left in his term.

At the end of that term, only death awaited him.

Yoo Do-hyung had to make achievements to extend his term, no matter what.

That was why he was trying to get involved with Eun-ha, even if it meant forcing it.

‘If there is anything else you need, Great Warrior, please just say the word.’

Lee Ro-woon, whom he met there, was like a ray of light to Yoo Do-hyung.

It wasn’t just because of the name Eun-ha.

It was his actions.

His fearless behavior, even knowing he was from the Beggars’ Sect, and the way he slapped the branch leader, himself, without hesitation.

The important thing was that he knew what he was doing.

And that also meant that he knew the name Eun-ha and the value it held.

He was someone who knew that a martial arts force with a master who could defeat a Hainan elder was more important than a player branch leader with only three months left in his term.

-I’ll tell you a way to live.

Such a person wouldn’t talk nonsense.

No, even if it was nonsense, Yoo Do-hyung had to grab onto anything right now.

South Korea was a place where power was already firmly established and unchanging.

It was a place where nothing special would happen.

Even though a war had broken out between the Iron Sword Alliance and Hainan, it was a fight with an obvious outcome, and it was a fight where the result was already decided from the start.

Finding a pearl shining within that was the way to extend his term.

‘What do you want?’

He wasn’t talking about running errands.

What did Lee Ro-woon want from the Beggars’ Sect, or rather, from Yoo Do-hyung?

‘Not yet.’

‘I am a man who never forgets favors or grudges. I will keep it in mind.’

‘Good.’

‘Then…’

Yoo Do-hyung looked at Lee Ro-woon with eyes shining brightly.

Now, he had to check whether the lifeline he had grabbed was rotten or shining like gold.

‘What can you give me?’

He could say what he wanted.

But that alone wouldn’t tell him if the other person was gold.

‘I’ll make sure you can survive until I need you.’

‘How…’

‘What exactly is the Eun-ha force?’

‘……!’

‘What is our purpose?’

Yoo Do-hyung’s eyes gleamed.

‘From now on, the Eun-ha, whose name will be exalted, has chosen Branch Leader Yoo Do-hyung as its channel with the Beggars’ Sect. Is that enough?’

‘It’s… enough.’

Eyes gleaming with greed and hope.

Lee Ro-woon looked at those eyes and said,

‘Eun-ha is…’

The name of Eun-ha had surfaced due to the East Sea battle.

If it were up to Lee Ro-woon’s personality, he would have liked to reveal the name of the Blood Cult to the world and throw everything into chaos.

But not yet.

So, he needed a proper shell to hide behind.

‘They are the descendants of the Jeonjin Sect.’

‘J-Jeonjin?’

‘They have trained in the Dao [a philosophical and religious concept emphasizing harmony with the natural order] for a long time, and now they have come out into the world. Our purpose is…’

Jeonjin.

A sect known to have sacrificed themselves at the forefront of eradicating the demons.

Their spirit of eradicating demons was said to have been passed down to Mount Hua, Kunlun, and even Jongnam.

A mysterious sect that was like the starting point of places called Dao.

‘To find the Heavenly Demon Cult.’

Yoo Do-hyung’s body trembled like an aspen.

It was certain.

‘It’s gold.’

It didn’t matter whether those words were true or not.

If it was true, he would be the first to find the force of those who would be valued even in the Silver Sect.

If it was false, he would be exposing those who dared to impersonate such a force.

Either way, his term would be extended.

‘I, Yoo Do-hyung, will not forget this favor.’

* * *

The eyes of the Beggars’ Sect were everywhere.

Most of the violent organizations were gathered under the name of the Beggars’ Sect, and those violent organizations were connected to numerous companies and merchants under the guise of protection.

Also, the Beggars’ Sect had a separate elite intelligence group that they operated.

There was no way to deceive their eyes until the end.

Then, the best way was to give them false information and make them believe it.

‘Jeonjin.’

Even in the Silver Sect, it was a mysterious sect that only existed in legends.

It was known to have had a great influence on the Dao-based sects, and it was a legend that no martial artists as strong as them could be found when it came to eradicating demons.

A legend that had been passed down through generations, unlike the completely forgotten Heavenly Demon Cult.

And it was the truth.

‘Eun-ha.’

The martial arts that the Blood Cult possessed under the name of Eun-ha were indeed from the Jeonjin Sect.

In the past, the Blood Cult had annihilated the Eun-ha, who had actually tried to eradicate the demonic cult, and obtained it.

A relationship with the Beggars’ Sect was bound to happen anyway.

Then, it was better to keep them close and keep feeding them information.

‘Yoo Do-hyung.’

Moreover, if he was a non-mainstream figure, the effect would be maximized.

A player branch leader could play a significant role in the picture that Lee Ro-woon was drawing.

After all, there was a limit to what could be done with the Black Market alone.

The Black Market only controlled the shadows.

The Beggars’ Sect had its feet in the light as well.

[Do-cheon is tracking the traces of Eun-ha.]

Lee Ro-woon curled up the corners of his mouth as he looked at the message that had come to Yoo Do-hyung.

Well, even though it was a relationship where they were using each other, he was somewhat pleased that he was working so hard.

‘Isn’t it all a story we already know?’

Ha Se-min pouted as if dissatisfied.

‘Do we really need to associate with those beggar bastards?’

‘Who are you calling beggar bastards?’

‘Are you already taking their side?’

Lee Ro-woon answered without expression.

‘They’re dogs.’

Those who had put on the skin of a violent organization.

It would be better to be a beggar.

At least they didn’t harm ordinary people.

But those were dogs who exploited ordinary people with the power of the Silver Sect behind them.

‘I suffered quite a bit too.’

Collecting information about forces that opposed the Silver Sect and selling them out.

How did Yoo Do-hyung become a branch leader?

Only those who had sold out the most people, and thoroughly, could rise to that position.

‘And I’m just raising dogs.’

‘Then what are we?’

Ha Se-min asked as if amused.

‘That depends on what you do. Why are you asking?’

It was going to be his anyway.

That was the real answer, but.

‘By the way… I didn’t know the Blood Cult’s power was that great. Gu Hyung-jin, the elder of Hainan, is one of the sword demons who are obsessed with swords.’

Many of those from the Silver Sect who were on Earth were not really the real deal.

Most of them were manufactured martial artists.

In the changed world, they were fakes created with inner energy based on elixirs refined with monster magic stones.

They could easily reach the level of super-master or Hwagyung [a high level of martial arts mastery] with the power of the elixir.

But it was difficult to go beyond that, and they were bound to lose if they met a real martial artist of a similar level.

A martial artist who didn’t have enlightenment.

In the end, it was no different from a player who leveled up by taking a bus.

But even with that, they were a threatening presence.

‘You wouldn’t know since the Blood Cult hasn’t done any external activities.’

This was just the beginning.

If even the Black Market King was surprised, what would the world be like?

And before the world was even more surprised, he had to move.

‘So?’

At Lee Ro-woon’s words, Ha Se-min smiled and answered.

‘The Heavenly Guard has moved.’

* * *

‘Hehehe.’

Do Sang-mok let out a bizarre laugh.

‘Hehe. Hehehe.’

Do-cheon had retreated after suffering great damage in the East Sea, but he was in a good mood.

‘Eun-ha.’

It was a name that was causing a great stir within the Iron Sword Alliance.

No, the entire South Korea would be paying attention to that name.

Their achievements in the East Sea battle.

It was so great that it was unmatched by anyone except the Iron Sword Guild of the Iron Sword Alliance.

‘Hehe. It’s mine.’

That Eun-ha had a close connection with Do Sang-mok.

Do-cheon-hoo had told the Iron Sword Alliance that.

‘That person is sponsoring me. Hehe.’

Also, there was an existence more important than Kang Eun-ha who was connected to him through telepathy.

He couldn’t speak about it because he didn’t have that person’s permission, but Do Sang-mok was feeling a dizzying sense of fulfillment just from that.

The world would change.

And he would be at the center of that world.

If that happened, Do-cheon would also be his.

He would be incorporated into the newly reorganized order under that person.

‘Do Sang-mok.’

At the voice coming from the darkness, Do Sang-mok tilted his head.

‘Who?’

Swoosh.

Martial artists emerged from the darkness.

Sky-blue martial robes.

‘The Heavenly Guard?’

It was the martial robe of the Heavenly Guard Guild.

And at the very front, there was someone Do Sang-mok was familiar with.

‘Isn’t that Guild Leader Cheon of the Heavenly Guard!’

Cheon In-mok, the guild leader of the Heavenly Guard Guild.

He was someone he had followed like an uncle since he was young.

‘Why are you here, Uncle?’

Do-cheon had retreated from the East Sea.

The Heavenly Guard Guild and the Hwangpae Guild had left some troops in the East Sea.

He had heard yesterday that the Heavenly Guard Guild Leader Cheon In-mok was also heading there, so why was he here?

‘Uncle, you say.’

Cheon In-mok’s eyes flashed.

‘Yes. Since your uncle is asking, answer honestly.’

‘Yes? What do you mean?’

‘Did you really…’

Swish.

A sword with a sharp blue blade was in Cheon In-mok’s hand.

‘Did you touch Young-ah?’

‘Young-ah…’

Cheon In-mok’s daughter, who had gone missing and was found dead.

It had caused a huge uproar, and hundreds had died for that blood price.

Why was that name suddenly coming up now?

Why?

‘Answer me honestly.’

Was he saying it as if he knew everything?

It was then.

Squeeze.

Do Sang-mok frowned as he felt something constricting his heart.

‘Why are you saying that?’

Do Sang-mok said to Cheon In-mok as if he was dumbfounded.

‘Didn’t you know?’

‘What…’

‘Yes. I did it. Was it just Young-ah? Hehehe. I did it all.’

Do Sang-mok said excitedly.

‘If you had given Young-ah to me in the first place, this wouldn’t have happened, would it?’

That couldn’t have been the case.

Do Sang-mok had a bad reputation to begin with.

There was no way that Cheon In-mok, who loved his daughter more than anyone, would have given his daughter to Do Sang-mok.

‘If I can’t have it, I have to break it. That’s what I, the successor of Do-cheon, have learned.’

‘I see. So that’s how it is.’

Flash.

‘You will never die in peace.’

‘What do you mean?’

Swoosh.

Cheon In-mok’s sword was swung in an instant.

‘Because of you, Do-cheon will collapse. After seeing all of that clearly, I will tear you to pieces and feed you to the dogs.’

Do Sang-mok looked blankly at his legs as he heard those words.

They were gone.

Nothing below his two knees.

‘Why…?’

‘I will give you enough pain to make even a madman regain his senses.’

The martial artists of the Heavenly Guard Guild picked up Do Sang-mok, who still didn’t understand what was going on.

That day, the Iron Sword Alliance had to face an unexpected internal conflict.