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 Chapter 211 - Increase your forces (1) Chapter 211: Increase your forces (1) It was now three days after the incident at the party. Demon Justice Alliance was officially made and was declared to all cultists of the castle. Its reason was to fight against Blade God Six Martial clan, but cultists who had fought against Forces of Justice for a long time were not very happy at the alliance. The people from forces of Justice who were originally planned to stay for at least five more days, sensed this uneasiness and quickly left the castle on the second day morning. But the real reason behind it was different. ‘We might have a spy among our clan.’ It was because of Jegal Sohi’s claim. Two leaders didn’t believe it easily at first. It was hard to agree that there were spies among the 17 leaders who led the Yulin clan itself. But she began explaining from the day of her kidnapping and all parts that were suspicious, and leaders and members of the Yulin clan realized something was suspicious and decided to return. ‘This is an invitation from our Leader.’ Jegal Sohi gave the Demonic Cult an official invitation from the Leader of Yulin clan to the Yulin Competition that will be held on the new year and left. After they have left, Demonic Cult was now coming into a new era. At midnight, guest house of the Ghost Illusion Clan’s mansion… There were Yin Moha, Huan Yi, Ko Wanghur, Mun Ku, Hu Bong, Sama Chak and Bakgi gathered to have a meeting. The atmosphere that was happy from Chun Yeowun becoming Crown Prince, was now had turned more serious. Hu Bong was talking about something uncomfortably. “I mean, it’s weird isn’t it? The Lord’s palace notified everything else and only left out my master becoming Crown Prince!” Everyone didn’t say anything but their faces showed how uncomfortable they were from it too. There had been an official announcement that was made in the afternoon about what happened at the party. The Lord Chun Yujong announced various things in front of all cultists who gathered at the courtyard outside the palace, but he didn’t say anything about Chun Yeowun becoming the Crown Prince. It was known to all clan leaders already, so the rumor was spreading fast but it wasn’t normal for such announcement to be skipped either. “Is it only me? Huh? Am I the only one who’s uncomfortable with this?” Ko Wanghur then spoke. “…Hu Bong has a point. Master, something is weird here.” Everyone was be careful of what they were saying, as they were talking about the announcement made by the Lord of the Demonic Cult himself, but people began to show their frustration followed by Hu Bong. “I’m sure the announcement made by the Lord’s Palace is the announcement that should talk about important issues that were made from the Great Hall meeting. If the Crown Prince Coronation is left out in that…” Sama Chak couldn’t continue onto his next word. Someone else brought up the word instead. “Are you worried that the Lord might have changed his mind?” “Elder Huan…” Huan YI spoke. Ko Wanghur and Hu Bong guessed that might be the case but didn’t spoke so Chun Yeowun might not become concerned but Huan Yi didn’t stop. Huan Yi was always direct in the way he spoke. “Us Elders share the same thought with you all. Are you not?” Huan Yi asked and Yin Moha, who was without her mask to look old, nodded simply. All three elders who sided with Yeowun were also confused by the announcement. “…Competition, and approvals. We had done all that required. Is it something that can be overturned just because the Lord doesn’t like it?” Bakgi became curious and asked. Huan Yi answered. “I’m not sure. I have never heard of such a case before… but if that is the Lord’s decision and without six clans to go against the decision… I don’t see why not.” Members became grim at Huan Yi’s guess. In the past, all princes were from one of six clans so there was no way for the decision to be overthrown even if the Lord didn’t like the outcome. But Chun Yeowun wasn’t from any of six clans. “Then if there aren’t any objections, then the Lord can always take back what he decided.” Chun Yeowun spoke out for the first time. Everyone turned to him, but he didn’t seem to show any emotion. He was just hearing it as if he wasn’t involved in all this. Huan Yi looked at Yeowun and spoke with serious look. “I was going to say this later, but I guess I should just tell you now.” “…What is it?” “After you killed Mu Jinwon, I tried to come in contact with the remaining forces of the Wise clan to have them come into our forces.” Chun Yeowun knew this. Huan Yi thought getting rid of the remaining forces of the Wise clan might weaken the Demonic Cult itself so he advised them to join. Yeowun also agreed with Huan Yi’s plan and had him take care of it. “But starting yesterday night, the Wise clan’s mansion is completely empty.” “Empty…?” Yeowun became surprised at the word. If there had been any problem, then it should have spread quickly through the castle of what happened. Yeowun asked. “Did four clans moved on themselves?” As much as Yeowun’s group wanted them, four clans wanted remaining warriors from Wise clan too. “Half is true, and half is not.” “Then?” “The Lord’s palace made a move.” Chapter 212 - Increase your forces (2) Chapter 212: Increase your forces (2) “Lord’s palace…” There were two forces within the inner castle. One force was warriors from Guardians, and one was warriors under the Lord’s palace itself. Warriors from Guardians were led by Three Guardians, and warriors at the Lord’s palace were the Lord’s direct forces. “Half were observed into the Sword clan, and half are appointed at the Blade clan.” Chun Yeowun and others frowned. If what Huan Yi said was true, then the Lord himself had given power to the Sword and Blade clans. If the Lord’s palace made a move, it was reasonable to have these remaining forces to be appointed at Chun Yeowun, who had killed the leader of the Wise clan, but this was unexpected to say the least. “This… this is an apparent sign of oppression against us.” Sama Chak spoke with a raised voice. All members who only thought six clans as their enemy were shocked and confused by the Lord’s decision. “How can the Lord do this…?” Mun Ku bit her lips and looked at Yeowun. She was shocked and angry at the same time, so it was hard to imagine how angry Yeowun might be. But Yeowun was thinking differently. “…No. This isn’t just oppression. It’s balancing.” “What?” The Lord that Chun Yeowun knew, was one who always acted for his own benefit. If he wanted to oppress Yeowun, then Yeowun would not have been appointed as the Crown Prince from the beginning. But he did, and the tide began to turn toward Chun Yeowun. “He is strengthening two clans to oppose me, to make balance. The reason why he didn’t announce me as a Crown Prince is…” It was a way to show that four clans still had the chance. By saying that Yeowun might lose his place as a Crown Prince, the Lord gave hope to the four clans and raised their morale to fight against Chun Yeowun. “He is making four clans fight against me.” The morale only occurred when the enemy seemed to have a chance to be defeated. The Lord then showed that he didn’t accept Chun Yeowun as a Crown Prince. Yeowun was still only a piece in his chess game. ‘You have a good understanding of the Lord.’ Huan Yi and Yin Moha knew this very well. Chun Yujong was a coldhearted person. He had no interest in family or relationships and he considered everything as a piece in his chess to grip on the power of his throne. ‘The Lord is not our ally…?’ ‘What should we do now?’ The atmosphere became grimmer as they realized the Lord’s intention. After a long silence, Chun Yeowun got up and looked at each member with their eyes and spoke. “I want to ask each and every one of you here.” “?” “If… there is something that happens, will you still trust me and follow me to the end?” “!!!” Everyone became shocked at what Yeowun had said as they quickly realized what he was talking about. Yeowun was asking them that if he was to move against the Lord, will they trust and follow him? People gathered here pledged allegiance to Yeowun, but this didn’t mean that they will turn their back to the Lord, who was the Demonic Cult itself. “Lot of things in our cult is wrong. I want to bring our cult back to the original times when our Founding Father Chun Ma had created our cult. Even, if that requires me to fight against the current Cult.” Yeowun took a deep breath after that and spoke. “Trust me and follow me to the end.” Yeowun bowed. Everyone had lost their words at Yeowun’s determined look. ‘Master had decided…!’ ‘He will not hesitate on fighting against the Lord!’ After some silence, someone shot up from his seat and bowed at Yeowun. It was Hu Bong. “What are you talking about? I, Hu Bong, will always follow you no matter what path you take, Master.” Hu Bong had decided to follow Chun Yeowun no matter what. This became a signal to others. Ko Wanghur then got up and bowed. “I’m the same as Hu Bong. A man does not change his oath. Even if the path lies ahead is filled with thorns that will make me bleed, I will follow you to the end.” And with that, others began to get up from their seat. Two elders also got up. They all bowed at Yeowun and swore an oath of allegiance again. “We will follow the Lord no matter what happens.” Yeowun clenched on his fist. It was possible that Chun Yeowun might even have to fight against the mighty Lord of the Demonic Cult himself, so he was ready for anyone to leave at the moment, but everyone had said they will follow Yeowun to the end. And by the announcement made by the Lord’s palace, Yeowun and his members were able to build a stronger bond. And after the heat of the determination settled, Yeowun took back all the plans he had made to fight against the six clans. “With the Lord giving power to four clans, we have to act accordingly.” “Do you have a plan ready?” Huan Yi asked and Yeowun spoke. “He tries to keep the balance, so we will break the balance instead.” Yeowun then turned to Mun Ku. ‘Huh?’ At the mansion of the Demon Dragon clan, located at the northwestern corner of the Demonic Castle.. the mansion was equally giant and grand just like that of six clans. Someone ran across the courtyard inside the gate and ran to the Clan Leader’s office. The man then shouted to report. “E-Elder! It’s me, Busong!” “What is it?” “C-Crown Prince is here to see you!” “What?” 8th Elder Mun Yun became shocked and burst out of his office. Chapter 213 - Increase your forces (3) Chapter 213: Increase your forces (3) The guesthouse of the Demon Dragon clan’s mansion became busy to greet the sudden guest. It was not just any guest, but the Crown Prince, so they couldn’t just greet him as it is. As the guesthouse was being prepared, Mun Ku was guiding the group into the large courtyard’s garden at the mansion. Mun Yun, an old man, had a hobby to look after the garden, so it was beautifully cared for and decorated. “I don’t know anything about gardening, but this is amazing.” Hu Bong spoke astoundingly. The garden inside the Demon Dragon clan’s mansion was the most beautiful within the Demonic Cult’s castle. “Hehe. Isn’t it?” Mun Ku seemed to proud of showing her home’s garden to his members. Members who came to the mansion along with Chun Yeowun and Mun Ku was Yin Moha, Hu Bong and Bakgi. Where were others than? They were at other places for their own plans. Chun Yeowun said they had to increase their forces so Huan Yi and Sama Yi went together to meet the sixth Elder, and clan leader of Illusive Dream clan, Mong Oh. ‘Would it work?’ ‘I heard Elder Sama is a close friend to the sixth elder and even graduated from the same Demonic Academy. You can’t do everything by yourself, so we’ll persuade the sixth elder.” Ko Wanghur and Sama Chak then gave a list of clans that didn’t side with any remaining four clans from Huan Yi to visit them to join their forces. Ko Wanghur took most of the list, and tried to take Hu Bong with him, but Hu Bong insisted on following Chun Yeowun this time around. ‘Take Bakgi with you, master.’ ‘Will two of you enough?’ ‘It’s okay. Hahaha!’ ‘…Show off.’ ‘Hmph! Please take ‘good care’ of our master, Bakgi.” Ko Wanghur and Bakgi were always arguing against each other as they considered each other as rivals, so Ko Wanghur was made to go with Sama Chak. And Mun Ku was guiding them through the garden when Mun Yun himself came over to take them. He was an old man with white hair, and a noble aura to him that looked as if he was a great philosopher or something. He was also very well built and tall. “8th Elder, Mun Yun, greets the Crown Prince.” Mun Yun bowed politely and Yeowun also bowed back. “Greetings, 8th Elder.” They didn’t meet each other for the first time. They saw each other at the Great Meeting and also saw each other on the Feast. But both times there was a huge incident that happened so Mun Yun had very strong impression of Yeowun. ‘She’s still on a mask?’ Mun Yun then turned to Mun Ku. Since they were out of the academy, she was suggested to take off her mask, but she was embarrassed by her members as they did not know she was a woman and did not take off her mask yet. But she couldn’t do that for too long either. ‘Umm…’ Mun Ku realized Mun Yun’s eyes and looked away. Mun Yun then turned back to Yeowun. “I will guide you into the guesthouse, my prince.” “You could’ve just sent your servant. Thank you for your kindness.” “I have a valuable guest at my home. It is a must. Please, come this way.” Mun Yun then led the group into the guest house. As they were out from the garden and on the way to the guesthouse, Busong, the guard at the gate quickly ran over to Mun Yun. It seemed they had another guest. “E-elder!” “What is it?” Mun Yun asked. “There is 3rd, 4th Elder and Prince Chun Mukeum waiting to see you right now.” “What?” Mun Yun frowned. Why did members from four clans come while Crown Prince Chun Yeowun was here? Chun Yeowun was here first, but it was a frustrating situation. Even if he wasn’t a crown prince, Chun Mukeum was also a prince of the cult. ‘It’s a name that I didn’t hear for a long time.’ Yeowun did not see him ever since he entered the closed room training at the Demonic Cult. He heard that Chun Mukeum had failed on the fifth test. ‘To see him visiting here at this time.’ It seemed that they too likely shared the same purpose that Yeowun had in coming here. But he was only a guest at this house. “Hmm…” Mun Yun became hesitant as he knew the relationship between Crown Prince and the other four clans, and Yeowun smiled. “Please don’t mind about me.” “Thank you, Crown Prince.” With Chun Yeowun’s permission, Mun Yun allowed other guests to be taken into another guesthouse and proceeded on taking Yeowun to the guesthouse. At front of the building, there was a small garden and a pond and a gazebo was placed. On it, there was a round table filled with desserts and tea. “It is amazing. I heard you are master gardener, and it seems that wasn’t just words.” Yeowun spoke, astounded at the view. Mun Yun laughed and answered. “Haha, it is only a hobby but thank you for your sincere complements. I have prepared some tea and desserts. Let’s talk while we enjoy it.” “Thank you.” Yeowun and his members then got up to the gazebo with Mun Yun. The table had full of various snacks and fruits. ‘Oh! It’s going to be okay this time.’ Hu Bong smiled. There had been incidents on every visit to Elders, so Hu Bong was concerned until now. But they had Mun Ku this time and it seemed to be going well. ‘Oh, and last time I heard Elder Sama was trying to force the marriage of his daughter to my master. I hope that doesn’t happen again here.’ Hu Bong heard that the leader of Demon Dragon also had a granddaughter. Mun Ku said ‘he’ had a twin sibling so Hu Bong thought that would be the granddaughter. As Mun Yun clapped, servants came over to pour hot tea on the tea cup. “Then shall we…” But before Mun Yun could finish, a small door at the gate into the guesthouse’s yard became noisy. “Y-you shouldn’t do this! There are other guests…!” “Move out of the way! It is an emergency!” Servants were trying to stop a man who was trying to walk in, but they pushed servants out and came in forcefully. “Huh?” Mun Yun frowned. It was 3rd Elder Bu Churyong, 4th Elder Ja Kinkeng and Prince Chun Mukeum. They were being guided into another building, then turned and walked in. They seemed relieved as they walked in. ‘We’re not late.’ They were worried if the meeting had almost been decided. But from what they can see, it seemed Chun Yeowun and his members just sat down. ‘What a coincidence.’ Chapter 214 - Increase your forces (4) Chapter 214: Increase your forces (4) They were actually here to persuade the Demon Dragon clan to join their forces. But they found out that Chun Yeowun was here for the same purpose so they knew it was rude to do such a thing, but they burst in before even the Demon Dragon clan fell into the hands of Chun Yeowun. “Please excuse us, Crown Prince.” Chun Yeowun coldly eyed third elder and others and nodded. “I am sorry.” Mun Yun bowed and walked over to the elders. Mun Yun bowed and said, “Greetings, elders and Prince Chun.” Three of them then tried to bow back, but Mun Yun went straight into his complaints. “I asked three of you to wait while I tend to another guest. What is up with such rudeness?” 3rd Elder Bu Churyong then spoke nonchalantly to his frustration. “We heard the Crown Prince was here, so I thought it was a must for us to pay proper respect rather than just walk by.” “To the Crown Prince?” Mun Yun became dumbfounded at the unexpected words. The Crown Prince was a number 2 in rank within the Demonic Cult. If these elders claimed that they were here to say greetings to the Crown Prince, then Mun Yun had no words to blame them for the rudeness. “May we pay our respect to the Crown Prince then?” “…You may.” Mun Yun reluctantly allowed them and two elders and Chun Mukeum came over to the Gazebo. “Two elders had come to say greetings to the Crown Prince.” ‘Greetings, huh?’ Chun Yeowun looked coldly and nodded. Two elders then bowed to Chun Yeowun. “Third Elder, Bu Churyong greets the Crown Prince.” “Fourth Elder, Ja Kinkeng greets the Crown Prince.” Chun Mukeum was the last to bow, but he frowned as he bowed. It seemed like he was very reluctant in showing respect to Chun Yeowun. Their position had turned upside down in a few years. “G…greetings… Crown Prince…” Chun Yeowun ignored Chun Mukeum and bowed to the two elders. ‘Dammit.’ Chun Mukeum became angry but he couldn’t show his anger. It was ironic that two sides who opposed each other were bowing against each other, but this was another form of war. Bu Churyong then spoke. “I didn’t know Crown Prince had business with Elder Mun.” “…I had to talk with him.” “I see. We also had to hear his response.” ‘Response?’ Chun Yeowun became surprised. If it was a response, then it meant they had already talked with Mun Yun already. He tried to send them back, but this made Yeowun to become curious. But Mun Yun didn’t seem to recognize what he was saying. “Hmm? What are you talking about?” Ja Kinkeng then spoke uncomfortably. “This is frustrating. We already sent you our messenger. Did you forget it already?” ‘Huh?’ Mun Ku became surprised and looked at Mun Yun. Mun Yun frowned. “No, that was…” “Didn’t you say you will give a good thought?” Mun Yun was dumbfounded. He didn’t think it was right to outright refuse to the messenger that was sent from the Loyal clan, so he said he’ll think about it but he didn’t imagine they would interpret it as a positive answer. Bu Churyong then continued, “Well, that’s why Prince Chun Mukeum is here to see the granddaughter of Elder Mun himself.” Chun Mukeum then bowed toward Mun Yun. “HAH!” It seemed that the two elders had planned to force this already. Mun Yun was frustrated on what to say in front of Chun Mukeum, son of the Lord. He couldn’t outright refuse either. ‘What should I do with this?’ Chun Yeowun was here to form a group with the Demon Dragon clan. But if he answered to the other elders that he will think about it in a positive way, then it would show that he would be trying to side with both forces. ‘Huhu… Eighth Elder… you better choose your side well.’ Bu Churyong smiled. This wasn’t a simple proposal. Chun Yeowun only wanted Mun Yun as his member, but the Elders were proposing to form a family tie. Chun Yeowun then spoke. “Elder Mun.” “Yes, Crown Prince.” “Isn’t the opinion of the person getting married also important?” Mun Yun then brightened up after realizing the intention of Yeowun’s question and agreed. “Haha, of course. I respect her decision.” They were trying to get away from the situation by giving decision to someone else. But the elders did not give up easily. Ja Kinkeng spoke. “Good! Then why don’t we call Elder Mun’s granddaughter here to meet our Prince Chun? Then we will see the decision.” Ja Kinkeng thought the situation was going to turn the tides toward them with this. It was likely that no woman would outright refuse to marry the son of the Lord. ‘You are digging your own trap, 8th Elder. Crown Prince.’ And to those elders, someone walked up. It was Mun Ku, who had been sitting next to Chun Yeowun. “Mun… Ku?” ‘Why is he coming out?’ When Mun Ku got up, Chun Mukeum became surprised. He had contacted Mun Ku to bring him into his fold multiple times back at the Demonic Academy, so Mukeum knew Mun Ku very well. “Mun Ku, why are you… Huh?” That’s when Mun Ku grabbed the bottom of her chin and pulled. Everyone became shocked at the skin that was pulled off. “S-skin?!” “I-Is that the skin mask!?” Yeowun’s members who did not know Mun Ku’s true identity, including two elders and Chun Mukeum all gasped in shock. “What…!” “How can this be!” Smooth white face with shiny eyes. Small pinkish lips with crescent eyes. Her beautiful face was revealed. Mun Ku, now fully ripe in her age, had grown into a beautiful woman. Mun Ku bowed toward two elders and Chun Mukeum. “Greetings, Elders and Prince. I am the granddaughter of Elder Mun Yun, Mun Ku.” Chapter 215 - Increase your forces (5) Chapter 215: Increase your forces (5) It was just a simple action of taking off the mask, but the effect was enough to shock everyone at the guesthouse. Even Bakgi, who was almost emotionless, became shocked and was dumbfounded. Hu Bong’s mouth was open large in his shock. ‘Am-am I dreaming?’ Of course, he wasn’t. Hu Bong then thought of many events in the past where he stripped naked and walked proudly in front of Mun Ku and all other events. Hu Bong became pale. ‘Nooooooooooo!’ Hu Bong covered his face and looked away. Chun Mukeum was also shocked by the unexpected identity of Mun Ku. ‘So, he was actually ‘she’?’ He didn’t imagine a stupid face hiding such beautiful woman underneath the mask. Mun Ku’s beauty even made him become astonished. But the problem of this event was elsewhere. ‘God dammit!’ Chun Mukeum had tried hard to have other members from the high-ranking clans join him just like other princes. Chun Mukeum did not act aggressively like Chun Yuchan from the Blade clan, but he was arrogant in his nature so he even threatened Mun Ku to join him once. ‘Well, if you are so persistent on not joining me… I promise you that if I become Crown Prince, I will remove the name of Demon Dragon Clan from the face of the cult. If you don’t care about that, then keep on with your neutral stance.’ Chun Mukeum said that and just proposed to the person whom he threatened in such a way. He couldn’t even look at Mun Ku from embarrassment. ‘Skin Mask…’ Bu Churyong was surprised by her identity and her beauty. Mun Ku’s beauty was enough to be appointed as the new top three beautiful women in all of Yulin. If this wasn’t a place to have Chun Mukeum marry, it tempted him to take her as his concubine. ‘It’s tempting but…’ But he wasn’t a fool to follow his temptation. He was an elder, and he knew what to prioritize. ‘Having a skin mask doesn’t change the fact that she’s a granddaughter of Elder Mun.’ Bu Churyong did not know what Chun Mukeum did in the past at the academy, so he continued. “I didn’t think such beautiful woman would hide her face under a mask! I guess I would have my granddaughter do the same if she was as beautiful as you! Hahaha!” Bu Churyong laughed to ease the atmosphere. Ja Kinkeng also complimented Mun Ku’s beauty and spoke. “Our Prince Chun is a lucky man to marry such beautiful woman!” “U-uncle!” Chun Mukeum became embarrassed. Ja Kikeng did not know Mukeum’s thought so he asked Mun Ku with a smile, “Well, since you have heard about what was going on, it is better you tell us your decision. Will you accept Prince Chun’s proposal?” Mun Ku then smiled and turned to Chun Mukeum. “Well, looking at Prince Chun Mukeum reminds me of what he told me back in the Academy.” “Oh! So, you two knew each other? That’s good then!” Ja Kinkeng brightened up, thinking something was going to work well, but his excitement was shattered by Mun Ku’s next words. “Prince Chun Mukeum once told me that he will erase the name of the Demon Dragon clan from the face of the cult if he becomes the Crown Prince. Well, fortunately he isn’t the Crown Prince so our clan is safe. Whew.” “Wha-?!” Ja Kinkeng’s face turned grim. ‘Ah…’ Chun Mukeum became grim and looked down. He didn’t imagine the thoughtless words that he blurted out would come around to take him down. Mun Yun’s face scowled instantly. “Erase my clan, you said?” “N-no, I meant…” Even if Chun Mukeum was from the Loyal clan, one of the six clans, this was too much of a threat. Even if it was the Loyal clan, it required heavy casualties if they were to fight the Demon Dragon clan. [What have you done?!] Ja Kinkeng spoke to Chun Mukeum through telepathic message. There was nothing to say to that. Ja Kinkeng then decided he had to take care of what had already happened and tried to explain to Mun Yun. “Elder Mun! I think our prince made a mistake in the past… he was young so…” “Mistake? Do you think that is enough explanation for such a threat?” It seemed like the 8th Elder wasn’t going to let this go easily. He wasn’t a type to lose his temper, but he became furious after hearing that his beloved granddaughter was threatened with the Demon Dragon clan as a hostage. “…Elder Mun, will you really try to fight us?” “If you want to ‘erase our name’ I guess I am left with no choice.” “HAH!” Ja Kinkeng who tried to explain also frowned. He had become angry at the 8th Elder, who was a lower rank than him, being this rude. With two powerful warriors at the superior master level unleashing their energy, the gazebo started shaking with power. Then 3rd elder Bu Churyong sighed and jumped in. “Ugh, enough! Two of you! Put aside your anger!” “Do you think you would put your anger aside if you heard the same?!” Mun Yun roared angrily and Bu Churyong responded, “I understand how you feel, 8th Elder. But what if the threat that Prince Chun made was only when he was only a cadet? And do you think there is a clan who can fight against the Demon Dragon clan so easily?” Chapter 216 - Increase your forces (6) Chapter 216: Increase your forces (6) “Hmph!” Bu Churyong spoke highly of the Demon Dragon clan intentionally and Mun Yun became somewhat less angered. Chun Mukeum might have become angry at the comment, but talking lowly of him was the only way to make Mun Yun feel better. ‘Hmmph. I want to keep this for later but…’ Bu Churyong then took out something from his pocket. It was a deep orange tag that had a certain symbol on it. “I heard that 8th Elder has been looking for a good doctor for the past few years.” “That’s…” He tried hard to make everything going on in his clan as a secret, but he couldn’t hide the fact that he was looking for a doctor. Mun Ku’s twin brother Mun Yu was born as a mentally ill child. Mun Yun searched for every doctor possible to tend to Mun Yu and even asked around to see if he could locate the rumored Godly Doctor. “This tag will let you meet the Godly Doctor himself.” “What!” Mun Yun’s eyes shook. The tag that would lead him to the Godly Doctor that he was searching for a long time tempted him. ‘Fortunately, I found this from the Wise clan’s mansion.’ This tag actually belonged to Lady Mu. But when she and Mu Jinwon died, the Lord allowed the Sword and Blade clan to take what remained within the Wise clan and that’s when Bu Churyong found this. ‘You will be tempted by this, Elder Mun.’ This tag was surely a treasure, but if this can bring the 8th Elder and the Demon Dragon clan into their fold, it would serve its purpose. “If Prince Chun Mukeum marries your granddaughter, I will give this to you as a gift.” “T-that tag as a gift?” “I never lie.” “And why would 3rd Elder give such a precious gift?” Mun Yun was confused. He knew that the four clans would want to have the Demon Dragon clan join them, but Chun Mukeum was from the Loyal clan. It was strange that the Blade clan was willing to give such a precious treasure for it. ‘There’s something more important.’ Bu Churyong then pointed at Chun Mukeum and smiled. “I didn’t tell you before, but Prince Chun Mukeum is appointed as the formal successor to all of our four elders.” “Formal… successor?” Chun Yeowun raised his eyebrow. He knew what Bu Churyong was talking about. ‘So, four clans are forming an alliance.’ Chun Yeowun’s guess was accurate. The four clans had not thought about siding with one another until recently. But after Yeowun became Crown Prince and killed Mu Jinwon and powerful warriors from the Blade God Six Martial clan, they felt it wasn’t going to be easy to fight against Chun Yeowun. ‘We cannot let this go on!’ That’s when the Lord gave them hope. Hope that maybe there was a chance for the Crown Prince to be changed. If they were saying Chun Mukeum was their formal successor, then it meant that they were trying to make him the Crown Prince. ‘So, they won’t go down easily then.’ Yeowun looked at them coldly. He knew that it wasn’t going to be easy but if these four clans were to form an alliance, this meant that the fight was going to become much harder. ‘Elder Mun might choose them.’ Yeowun looked Mun Yun worriedly. Yeowun’s concern was right. ‘Four clans are siding with Prince Chun Mukeum then?’ Mun Yun became confused. They just showed their plan to him. ‘They are asking me to choose sides. Hm…’ Mun Yun was frustrated. One side was the Crown Prince that his granddaughter had pledged allegiance to, and another side was one who had way to heal his grandson Mun Yu, and had strong forces probably enough to change the Crown Prince. The tide began to change. ‘Ah… Ku, I’m sorry.’ Mun Yun then looked over to Mun Ku with an apologetic look. He couldn’t throw away the temptation that maybe he had a chance to heal Mun Yu. And to Bu Churyong’s ears, Ja Kinkeng sent telepathic message. [3rd Elder! What a great plan!] [Hahaha… this is what you call politics. If you know what the target wants, then you give him what he wants to get what YOU want in return.] [I see! …I learned something new from you, Elder Bu.] Chun Yeowun wanted an allegiance without any payment now, but they had brought what Mun Yun might want the most. This fight was already over when it started considering with that. ‘Crown Prince, we have one this round. Hahahaha!’ And to the hesitant Mun Yun, Bu Churyong spoke to finish tying the knot. “Elder Mun, will you accept our proposal to have Prince Chun Mukeum marry your granddaughter?” “I…” Mun Yun became silent for a while and tried to speak. That’s when Mun Ku who had been watching them speak silently, ran over to Chun Yeowun and grabbed Yeowun’s arm and shouted with blushed look. “Huh?” “I… I am already the Crown Prince’s woman!!” “?!” Everyone down in the yard frowned. Chun Yeowun also became shocked. She wasn’t lying as she was a servant of Chun Yeowun’s, but that way of speaking was enough to bring confusion. And Mun Yun, who was almost set on deciding to allow Chun Mukeum to marry Mun Ku, became dumbfounded and looked at his granddaughter and Chun Yeowun. “C-Crown Prince?” Chapter 217 - Increase your forces (7) Chapter 217: Increase your forces (7) The shocking claim silenced the gazebo and around for a long time. Hu Bong and Bakgi also became so shocked and looked at Yeowun. They didn’t say anything but their expression explained it all. ‘M-master? Since when did you even…?’ ‘You are… fast.’ Chun Yeowun was also very shocked. This way of speaking would surely make everyone confused. [I-I’m sorry! I couldn’t think of any other way.] Yeowun then looked at Mun Ku. She looked up to Yeowun with teary eyes. She looked like a fawn in fear, shaking, so Yeowun blushed and looked away. ‘She did it on purpose.’ Mun Ku did this to make her grandfather not take up the proposal. She had no choice as she couldn’t let her grandfather make her marry Chun Mukeum. But this also brought another effect that no one expected. Chun Mukeum’s face reddened as he gritted his teeth. He couldn’t say anything as he had made a mistake in the past, but he fell in love at first sight when he saw Mun Ku. He was actually looking forward to marrying such a beautiful woman like Mun Ku, and became furious by the action. Chun Yeowun found Mukeum in such state and became surprised. He then patted Mun Ku’s head. “Ah!” Mun Ku was concerned that Yeowun might be angry at her action, but became relieved and blushed further as Yeowun patted her. ‘T-that bastard is taking what belongs to me again!’ With that, Mukeum became furious from jealousy. He thought that the death of his mother Lady Ja was due to Chun Yeowun, so his hatred toward Chun Yeowun was already great. But the elders had warned him and he knew that he was no match against Chun Yeowun, so he didn’t think about fighting Yeowun. But the sight made him imagine that Yeowun had maybe slept with Mun Ku already made him lose control over his temper. That’s when Yeowun smiled. ‘YOU DARE TO LAUGH?!’ It was then. A sharp sword flashed up to Mukeum’s neck and threatened him. “UGH!” Chun Mukeum became shocked and saw the one who was pointing the sword at his neck. It was the 10th Elder, Yin Moha. She had been standing behind Yeowun like a guard, but she quickly withdrew her sword and charged down at Chun Mukeum when she sensed Mukeum’s intent to attack. “How dare a mere guard point a sword at the Prince!” Ja Kinkeng roared at Yin Moha. None of them recognized her who had become younger by going through the body reconstruction. ‘A mere guard…?’ Yin Moha was acting as a mere guard, so she spoke casually. “He had the intent to attack the Crown Prince.” Everyone had realized Chun Mukeum’s intention and his hostile energy rising up. Such action was an act of treason as Chun Yeowun was formal successor to the throne. ‘No! I told him to hold back…!’ Ja Kinkeng frowned. He knew very well that Chun Mukeum hated Chun Yeowun for death of Ja Kinkeng’s sister Lady Ja. That’s why when they heard Chun Yeowun was at the Demon Dragon clan’s mansion, he told Mukeum to hold back his anger and stay calm. Chun Yeowun was a Crown Prince, so two elders tried hard to give no such reason to be struck down and Mukeum made a mistake. ‘We have to stop it!’ The only possible candidate who was normal was Chun Mukeum. That’s why he was appointed as the formal successor to the four clans. From what Yeowun had done to other princes, there was no way Yeowun would let this go lightly. “Crown…” But not all things went as they planned. “Put down your sword now!” “Stay still. You have threatened the Crown Prince.” “How dare you order me around!!” Chun Mukeum, who was already mad, tried to strike down Yin Moha’s sword. Chun Mukeum, who was at the super master level, knew he couldn’t fight against elders or Chun Yeowun, but he didn’t fear any others. Mukeum then brought up 80% of his energy to strike the sword. “Huh?” But the sword didn’t even budge as if it was a thousand-ton boulder. “W-what are you… AAAARGH! YOU!” Mukeum then shouted frantically as the sword poked into his neck. It seemed like she was going to kill him without hesitation. ‘NO! The Crown Prince will not let this one go!’ Bu Churyong thought he had to stop Chun Mukeum from being killed. Chun Yeowun killed Mu Jinwon just because he had threatened him even when the Lord was present. Bu Churyong knelt down on his knee and bowed. “Crown Prince! I understand you are angry, but he is still your brother with a different mother! Please forgive his mistake!” Ja Kinkeng, who was also quick on his thinking, knelt down and shouted. “Please forgive him!” They had to allow Chun Mukeum to stay alive. Two high-ranked elders knelt to ask for forgiveness. They had thrown away all of their pride. But Yeowun ordered coldly, “Kill him.” “Yes, my prince.” Yin Moha then tried to push in her sword. “NOOOO!” Bu Churyong then charged out like lightning and smacked Yin Moha’s sword with his blade. “Argh! My neck!” It made the tip of Yin Moha’s sword slightly rip Mukeum’s neck and Mukeum quickly jumped back. Yin Moha tried to attack Mukeum, but Bu Churyong got in the way. “STOP!” “Hah!” Two superior master level warriors then collided against each other. Bu Churyong, who figured Yin Moha wasn’t just a mere guard, became shocked. ‘How can a mere guard can be this strong?!’ His hand that grabbed the blade shook every time it collided with the sword. He thought he would be stronger, but he was wrong. After three formations, two of them backed away from each other. No, it was actually the third elder who returned with sweat running from his forehead. ‘What is this woman? How is she a mere guard with such power?’ After exchanging three formations, Bu Churyong was certain that she wasn’t just a guard. This woman was either at the superior master level or even higher. That’s when something happened. “C-Crown Prince! STOP!” Ja Kinkeng shouted and Bu Churyong turned. “WHAT?!” Chun Yeowun was next to Chun Mukeum, with his White Dragon Blade aiming at Chun Mukeum’s neck. Mukeum was pale in his frozen state from fear. “Ugh…!” If Chun Yeowun moved slightly, he was going to kill him. ‘I-is he really going to kill me?!’ It wasn’t like when it was from the Demonic Academy. “I guess you have no respect for my orders.” Chun Yeowun spoke coldly. Two elders couldn’t object to the Crown Prince as they were angry from being threatened. ‘What should we do?!’ The elders then regretted their choices. They now thought that maybe they should have given up on the Demon Dragon clan when they heard Yeowun was here already. Chun Yeowun raised his blade to cut down Mukeum’s neck and Bu Churyong shouted, “C-Crown Prince! Please stop!” Yeowun’s blade stopped in mid-air. Mukeum’s face became pale from fear and trembled helplessly. Bu Churyong spoke. “…We give up on the marriage. If you want something more, we will give it to you.” He was now only intent on saving Mukeum. If Mukeum, the only one who was unharmed was to die, then there were no more candidates to push to become Crown Prince. Yeowun smiled and said, “Give me the tag that will allow me to meet the Godly Doctor.” ‘Dammit… I knew it.’ Bu Churyong frowned. But he had no choice. He had to let Chun Mukeum stay alive at all costs. “Here it is. Please, have mercy on us.” Bu Churyong bowed as he handed over the tag to Yeowun. Yeowun took the tag and spoke. “Well… was it – Politics require finding out what the target wants, and you will get what you want if you give it to the target?” ‘?!’ Bu Churyong’s eye shook as if his eyes were having an earthquake. Those were the words that he spoke to the fourth elder through telepathic message. And when he looked up and saw Chun Yeowun, Yeowun mumbled. “But this tag isn’t enough…” “What?” And there was no time to stop. Yeowun’s White Dragon Blade flashed and shot past Chun Mukeum’s right shoulder. Chun Mukeum’s right arm dropped to the ground. “Aaaaaaaaaaaargh!” Chapter 218 - Increase your forces (8) Chapter 218: Increase your forces (8) “Aaaaaargh!!! M-My arm! MY ARM!!!” Chun Mukeum, who was relieved that he might be spared, screamed in pain from the area where his right arm had been cut off. ‘…No!!’ Bu Churyong grimaced with shock. He thought Yeowun would let Mukeum go as Yeowun had gotten all he wanted, but it was false hope. Chun Yeowun wasn’t that foolish. ‘He did it on purpose…! Because he knows that we are trying to make Chun Mukeum the new Crown Prince…!’ He couldn’t believe that Chun Yeowun had made such a decision in such a short moment. With this, Chun Mukeum now had lost all value for their purpose. Bu Churyong truly feared Chun Yeowun. ‘We have no choice…’ They had no way to raise any objections. Yeowun could have killed Chun Mukeum on the spot, so letting Mukeum live, even after cutting an arm, was still an act of mercy. Yeowun spoke to them coldly. “Do you have a problem?” They knew what Yeowun’s question meant. Ja Kinkeng quickly pressed on Chun Mukeum’s blood points to stop him from bleeding and held back his anger. “…No, my prince. Thank you for your… mercy.” Unlike Bu Churyong, Ja Kinkeng just saw his nephew getting his arm cut. But he held back his anger. Of course, if he didn’t hold it back, then they had to fight against Chun Yeowun for their lives. The elders weren’t fools. “We have to tend to Prince Chun, so we’ll be on our way now.” Of course, they had different thoughts in their mind. ‘…We aren’t finished yet, Crown Prince!’ Two elders bowed to Chun Yeowun and Mun Yun and took Chun Mukeum out of the mansion. After they left, Yeowun apologized to Mun Yun on shedding blood at the home of the Demon Dragon clan and gave the orange tag as a gift. “I hope this serves you for your purpose.” “Oh!” Mun Yun became so thankful for the tag. He so badly wanted to heal his grandson. Mun Yun got down on his knee and bowed. “Thank you Crown Prince for such a precious gift!” “No, please. We haven’t even met the Godly Doctor yet. You don’t need to thank me.” “You are a like lifesaver to our Demon Dragon clan. How can I not be thankful?” “Please, stand.” Yeowun smiled and offered Mun Yun to get up. Yeowun became soft and hospitable, very different from cold hearted state he showed while cutting down Mukeum’s arm. ‘He is such a great man!’ Mun Yun was touched by Yeowun’s action. Mun Yun already knew why Yeowun had visited the Demon Dragon clan. ‘You are better in choosing a person than me.’ Mun Yun then looked at Mun Ku with warm eyes. He was ashamed that he was once tempted for a chance to heal his grandson. He wanted to applaud Mun Ku who had found a great husband. And with his only concern being solved, Mun Yun thought it was right to give equal value back for payment. Mun Yun then bowed again and shouted, “I, 8th Elder Mun Yun swear an oath that I and the Demon Dragon Clan will serve Crown Prince until the end!” “Gramps…” Mun Ku brightened up. She was glad that her grandfather had decided to side with Chun Yeowun. Yeowun also bowed. “I wanted to ask you for the same. Thank you.” Yeowun accepted Mun Yun’s offer wholeheartedly. And with this, Chun Yeowun had acquired a total of four elders for the allegiance. After everything was settled, everyone sat down on the gazebo to enjoy snacks and tea. The tea had become lukewarm but it still tasted good. Mun Yun then asked Chun Yeowun, “Hmph, so, when will you marry my granddaughter?” “Pfffffft!” Chun Yeowun sprayed the tea that he had been drinking. It was Hu Bong who had been drenched in the tea this time. “G-gramps!” Mun Ku blushed and became frantic. They had forgotten what they said, but Mun Yun did not forget what his granddaughter had said. Mun Yun thought these two were just being embarrassed and spoke satisfyingly. “Haha, well. It is fast, but since you two have spent the night together already… isn’t it better to choose a date?” “OH! A-Are you getting married, Master? Congratulations!” Hu Bong congratulated Yeowun as he wiped the tea off of his face. Bakgi also awkwardly congratulated Yeowun. Chun Yeowun and Mun Ku looked at each other and sighed. ‘How should we explain this?’ It took them quite a long time to explain that everything was just a façade. Mun Yun seemed disappointed after he found out the truth, but he wasn’t too disappointed. ‘Looking at the Crown Prince or Ku’s reaction, they are interested in each other. Haha.’ His old age proved that he didn’t need to rush things. Mun Yun then decided to change the topic and let his servants to have Mun Yu to come over. “What about your grandson?” “Well, I have been helped, so I can’t hide the secret any longer.” Mun Yun then explained the reason for needing the Godly Doctor. It was the story of Mun Ku’s twin brother suffering suffocation in birth and being mentally ill. Chun Yeowun knew this as he was told by Mun Ku long time ago, but he pretended he didn’t know and listened. “I tried all things to heal my grandson, but nothing worked. Then, we now have hope. I thank you again for this, Crown Prince.” And when Mun Yun was finished, Mun Yu came over with the other servants. Hu Bong and Bakgi became surprised. ‘Ah!’ Mun Yu looked just like Mun Ku with the skin mask. The only difference was that Mun Yu was more grown and had his mouth opened half way while his two eyes were looking at different places. “G…gran…pa… heh…” Mun Yu drooled with his half-open mouth. But he seemed to understand who Mun Yu was. “Yu, have you been well?” Chapter 219 - Increase your forces (9) Chapter 219: Increase your forces (9) “S…sis…!” Mun Yu walked over to Mun Ku and brought his head over to Mun Ku. Ku smoothly touched her brother’s head. “Yu, say hello to the Crown Prince. He’s helped us greatly.” Mun Yu then looked up at Mun Yun’s words and looked toward Yeowun. His eyes were out of focus, but one of the eyes looked at Chun Yeowun. “He… H… Hellooo….” He greeted Yeowun with an innocent look. After looking at this, Yeowun understood why Mun Yun was tempted to side with Bu Churyong. ‘I see why he thinks the Godly Doctor is the only hope.’ Yeowun looked at Mun Yu with a sad look for awhile and asked Nano, ‘Nano, is there a way to heal Mun Yu?’ [It requires analyzation of the symptoms to check the possibility.] ‘I heard he became sick from suffocation during birth. Can you check?’ [Checking through data…] Nano’s data contained a vast amount of medical information. Nano quickly went through multiple datasets and spoke. [Found a total of 24,201,023 similar cases and studies similar to patient’s symptoms.] ‘That much?’ It was obvious as Nano’s data contained hundreds of years worth of information stored within it. [For better analysis, please place your hand over the patient’s head.] Yeowun then saw augmented reality being engaged over his sight. White lights drew lines over Mun Yu’s head, asking him to place his hand over the head. Yeowun then looked at Mun Yun and asked, “Elder Mun, can I take a look at your grandson for a moment?” Mun Yun became confused at the sudden request but nodded. He just figured Yeowun wanted to take a closer look at Mun Yu’s state. “Of course.” “Thank you.” Yeowun then placed both his hands over Mun Yu’s head, as directed with the augmented reality. “Ah…uh… what… is… it?” Mun Yu looked up to Yeowun with a curious expression as Yeowun grabbed his head. [Scanning with magnetic resonance imaging technique on the target entity.] A faint red light then began from the end of his finger tip down to his palm. “Huh?” “What’s with that light!?” Everyone became shocked by the weird phenomenon. It wasn’t just a normal scan, but Nano Machine was creating a magnetic field over the palm to receive cell signals back from skin and analyze it. Yeowun then was shown the MRI image of what he just scanned. It showed brain and veins running through Mun Yu’s head. ‘Ah!’ Yeowun was surprised at the unending abilities that Nano had. As the image began to play, white light and red lines began to form. [The red dotted areas show blockage in blood circulation. Based on the studies, suffocation during birth caused the brain to stop functioning, and destroyed the brain cells which resulted in underdevelopment of mental health.] ‘Can you fix it?’ [It requires the removing of dead cells at the points where blood can not circulate, and after recirculating the blood, it will require an electrical energy shock to form new brain cells that will replace the old. It will require a bit of time, but it is possible.] ‘Ah!’ It meant that Nano could heal him. [Will you proceed with electric shock therapy?] ‘Yeah.’ [Please place your hand on the red dotted area.] With Nano’s voice, Yeowun saw a red dot flashing over Mun Yu’s head. Yeowun then placed his fingers on the point. “Crown Prince?” Mun Yun became worried at Yeowun’s weird action. Many doctors came to visit Mun Yu, but Mun Yun never saw anyone touching Mun Yu’s head. Yeowun then warned to Mun Yu, “This might hurt a little.” “Huhhhahhh?” Mun Yu couldn’t understand. That’s when a light flashed from Yeowun’s finger and electrical energy shot through Mun Yu’s head. “Kyaaaagaaaahaaaaa!” Mun Yu screamed weirdly and began to tremble. Soon, his eyes, nose and mouth bled, oozing with black blood. “What?!” Everyone became shocked. “C-Crown Prince! What is the meaning of this!” Mun Yun quickly got up and shouted. It seemed like his grandson was going die even before meeting the Godly Doctor. “Gyaaaakaaaa!” “Crown Prince!” Yeowun did not stop even when Mun Yun shouted so Mun Yun ran over and tried to pull Yeowun away. But Yin Moha stopped him. “Move out of the way!” “You must trust the Crown Prince.” “H-he’s going to die! I can’t just… YU!” That’s when Yeowun took off his finger and Mun Yu fell to the ground. His nose and mouth that were bleeding black blood now had steam coming out from them. “MOVE!” Mun Yun pushed Yin Moha out of the way and took up Mun Yu. He wasn’t in a good state to begin with, but now he looked numb and without any energy. “YU! YU!!!!” Mun Yun grabbed Mun Yu’s arms and shook him madly. But Mun Yu did not respond or react. Mun Yun became furious that Yeowun just messed up Mun Yu to point where he could not be healed and got up and glared. “Crown Prince! What did you just… Huh?” That’s when Mun Yu grabbed Mun Yun’s hand. “Hurts…. My head… it hurts…” “Y-YU! Are you okay?” Mun Yun then looked back down to Mun Yu. But Mun Yun became shocked and couldn’t close his mouth. “W-what in the world…” There wasn’t a big change. But Mun Yu’s two eyes that always focused on two different things was now looking up to Mun Yun like a normal person. “Oh my god…” Mun Ku was also so shocked that she covered her mouth with her hands and was teary. This was a sign that Mun Yu was healing. Chapter 220 - Anonymous (1) Chapter 220: Anonymous (1) Mun Yu still had his half-open mouth and drooling with a strange smile on his face. Hu Bong and Bakgi couldn’t find much difference, but families who had spent a long time easily found out the difference. This slight difference was enough to make 8th Elder Mun Yun burst in tears. “My head… hurts… it hurts…” “Yu!” Mun Yun hugged Mun Yu hard and cried. Mun Yun, after losing his child in an incident, had deep love toward his grandchildren, who were the last of his family members. Mun Ku also shed tears with joy with her reddened eyes. ‘Master’s power is limitless…!’ Hu Bong then turned to Yeowun with an astonished look. Bakgi shared the same feeling. He knew that Yeowun was knowledgeable in poison and medications as he once knew Bakgi was poisoned, but Bakgi didn’t think it was this much. ‘He’s like a god himself.’ Bakgi was so astounded that he even thought maybe Chun Yeowun was a real person who could communicate with god. And the shock and excitement from Yeowun’s miracle lasted quite a long time. It was after two hours when Yeowun and his group left the mansion of the Demon Dragon clan. Their number was four when they went in, but now they were five, with Mun Ku’s twin brother Mun Yu added to the group. In Yeowun’s hand, he held the orange tag for them to meet the Godly Doctor. ‘If you can heal my grandson, then I don’t need this tag. You can keep it to yourself and use it for your own benefit.’ Mun Yun decided to have Mun Yu stay at the mansion of the Ghost Illusion clan for a while. Mun Yun and Huan Yi were close friends and Mun Yu required regular treatment from Yeowun, so it was decided. ‘Please take care of my grandchildren.’ Yeowun and his members then took Mun Yu back to the mansion of the Ghost Illusion clan. It was near dinner time. The sun had already gone down as it was late winter. When they returned, someone was waiting with Huan Yi. “Huh?” It was a stubborn-looking middle-aged woman, a woman with face of Yin Moha before she went through body reconstruction. She was the agent of the Ghost Illusion clan who was faking to be Yin Moha while she was gone. Huan Yi found Yeowun and his members and got down, and smiled when he found Mun Ku without her mask. [My nephew finally got out of the mask! You are too pretty to hide your face. Just look at you… huhu!] ‘Ugh, Uncle Huan!’ Mun Ku blushed at Huan Yi’s teasing telepathic message. She had spent four years as a male, so she was embarrassed when someone else mentioned her as a girl. Huan Yi grinned from the reaction and walked up to Yeowun. “Welcome, Crown Prince. Did everything go well?” Huan Yi asked and Yeowun nodded. Huan Yi figured things wouldn’t go bad as they had Mun Ku with them, so he wasn’t surprised. “Congratulations. The Demon Dragon clan will be a great help to you.” “I was just lucky with Mun Ku being with us. How did things go on your end?” Yeowun then asked Huan Yi about his mission. Huan Yi then knelt down and apologized. “I apologize, my prince. Elder Sama and I went over to the Illusive Dream clan, but we couldn’t see Elder Mong.” “What?” “There were guests there already.” Yeowun frowned and asked just in case. “Was it… the Sword or Lust clan?” “Oh? How did you know?” Huan Yi asked back with a surprised look. As expected, the Sword and Lust clan leaders had visited the mansion of the Illusive Ghost clan already. Huan Yi and Sama Yi offered to wait to meet Mong Oh, but they soon were asked to leave without getting a chance to meet him. ‘I see.’ Just like Yeowun was acting to take neutral elders on his side, the other four clans were doing the same. This was obvious. If Elder Mong had refused to see Sama Yi and Huan Yi, then it meant he already decided to side with the four clans. “It’s not good news.” “I apologize, my prince.” “No, they were just quicker. And why is she here?” “Oh.” Yeowun then asked about the agent with Yin Moha’s mask. Huan Yi answered, “I was going to tell you about it now. It hasn’t been long since she came. Elder Yin.” “Huh?” Yin Moha became curious as Huan Yi called to her. She was also curious about why her copy that should be acting as Yin Moha was at the Ghost Illusion clan’s mansion. “Greetings, Crown Prince and Elder Yin. I am No. 24.” The agent, who named herself as No. 24, bowed. Yeowun nodded and the agent explained why she came here. “Elder Yin. There’s been an intruder in your mansion.” “Intruder? …Is it from the Sword clan again?” “No.” Unlike Yin Moha’s expectation, the intruder wasn’t from the Sword clan. No. 24 then explained what happened about an hour ago. As a trained agent, No. 24 knew all Yin Moha’s behavior, so she was pretending to be reading a book at the mansion’s office. “I was reading a book at the office when I heard a telepathic message.” [Yin Moha.] No. 24 became surprised and came out of the office, but there was no one to be seen. No. 24 tried to look around when she heard another message. [Act normally. Don’t try to find me.] ‘Ah.’ No. 24 then realized this mysterious man was very powerful. No. 24 then returned to her seat and pretended to continue reading the book and she heard another message. [Situation changed. We will shorten the date to 10 days earlier.] That was it. There were no more messages that came after the sudden notice. No. 24 then came out after waiting for 10 minutes and searched for a trace of the man, but nothing was found. “It wasn’t something I could deal with alone, so I came here to let you know.” And when she finished, Yeowun looked at Yin Moha with a serious look. Yin Moha also nodded slowly at Yeowun. Both of them realized who was the man who sent the message. “Anonymous…” She was certain that the man was Anonymous. It was the mysterious warrior that taught Yin Moha and the other two elders of the first formation of the Twenty Four Demon Sword. “Ah!” Yin Moha then frowned at what she had heard. It was only five days ago when she explained Anonymous to Yeowun. She said she had 2 weeks to meet Anonymous. “…It’s today.” Speaking about 10 days, then the day was today. Yin Moha became confused as Anonymous never changed the date prior to this. “I am not sure why he changed the date.” She spoke and Yeowun smiled. “Maybe something happened to him. Good.” Yeowun wanted so badly to meet the Anonymous who knew the Twenty Four Demon Sword and the Sword Force of the Sky Demon. Although it was unexpected that the day would come this soon