Chapter 344: Because I Do Not Allow It

TL: FoodieMonster007

The approaching carriage stopped about 30 meters away.

The fifteen martial artists guarding the carriage dismounted. Geom Mugeuk and Jin Hagun were among them.

The Lord of the Black Snake Society stared only at the carriage. He was tense about meeting the Evil Alliance's Young Alliance Chairman. He had only heard rumors and had never met the man in person.

Just what kind of person is he?

The carriage door opened and Bi Sayin stepped out.

This was not the same Bi Sayin that Geom Mugeuk teased, nor the man who joked about being a picky eater.

He was the Young Alliance Chairman of the Evil Alliance. He exuded a strong presence with a cold, chilling aura that reeked of blood.

As expected! A successor is a successor, after all!

Those watching felt a surge of admiration.

Bi Sayin walked slowly toward the Lord of the Black Snake Society. The Thirteen Evil Wolves, now the Fifteen Wolves, followed behind him.

Seeing Bi Sayin's face up close, the Lord of the Black Snake Society had a single first impression.

He's damn scary!

He had heard rumors that the Young Alliance Chairman had a strong presence, but he never expected it to be this intense. The martial artists guarding Bi Sayin also looked far stronger than he had anticipated.

The Lord of the Black Snake Society's gaze naturally drifted to one person. The man revealed no aura, yet his eyes were drawn to the youngest martial artist standing at the end of the line.

When their eyes met, the man grinned.

Is he crazy?

The Lord had never seen a bodyguard smile in a situation like this.

However, now was not the time to worry about that.

"Greetings, Young Alliance Chairman."

The Lord of the Black Snake Society bowed politely, but Bi Sayin only gave a slight nod in return.

"I have heard much of the Commander's reputation."

The chilly response confirmed the Lord of the Black Snake Society's prediction.

As expected! He's trying to establish his authority?

In truth, that was not the reason for Bi Sayin's coldness. He felt no goodwill toward people notorious for all sorts of dirty deeds, especially after learning they even kidnapped and sold children.

"I've prepared fine liquor and dishes in the village below. Shall we go together?"

"No need. Let's talk here."

"Very well. The weather is also quite pleasant, as if it knows a distinguished guest has arrived today."

The Lord of the Black Snake Society gestured to Song Chung with his eyes. Song Chung then brought over a box containing the Sun Moon Sword.

"This is a small token of my sincerity."

He offered the box to Bi Sayin.

Can he still act so stiffly after receiving this?

This gift would surely soften his attitude.

First Wolf stepped forward and received the box instead. He had to check for hidden weapons.

Once he confirmed it was safe, he took the sword from the box and handed it to Bi Sayin.

Bi Sayin drew the Sun Moon Sword.

Its sharp edge instantly captivated every swordsman present.

"It's a fine sword."

It could not compare to Geom Mugeuk's Black Demon Sword, but it was a renowned blade that ranked among the best ordinary treasured swords. The Lord of the Black Snake Society had clearly put great thought into the gift.

"It suits you well, Young Alliance Chairman."

Just then, Geom Mugeuk's telepathy reached Bi Sayin.

[Give me that sword.]

He was not the type to ask for a sword out of greed.

[What are you planning to do now?]

[You should at least give a gift of this caliber to the youngest of the Fifteen Wolves.]

Bi Sayin looked at Geom Mugeuk. He wondered what the man's scheme was, but he could not fathom that abyss-like mind just by looking at him.

"Fifteenth Wolf!"

"……"

Geom Mugeuk walked forward, and Bi Sayin bestowed the sword upon him.

"This is a welcome gift for becoming the Fifteenth Wolf."

"I will accept it gratefully, Young Alliance Chairman!"

Geom Mugeuk accepted the sword without hesitation.

Jin Hagun saw this and knew. Bi Sayin would never give a sword from the Black Snake Society to Geom Mugeuk, so this was clearly Geom Mugeuk's intention.

After accepting the sword, Geom Mugeuk turned and bantered with Jin Hagun via telepathy.

[Didn't I tell you to become one of the Fifteen Wolves? He gave it to me because I'm the youngest and cutest.]

[If you're cute twice more, he might give you the Evil Alliance itself.]

[Then half of the wish I made on a shooting star would come true.]

When Bi Sayin gave the Sun Moon Sword to his subordinate, the Lord of the Black Snake Society and all his martial artists were startled.

The Lord of the Black Snake Society was especially shocked. He had given a sword he cherished dearly, only for it to be given away to a subordinate right in front of him.

This is a deliberate slight against me.

Unbearable anger surged within him, but he struggled to suppress it.

The one who could not hold back was Heuk Gyeon. He suddenly shouted.

"Young Alliance Chairman!"

He had lived his entire life with haughty pride. Not even the title of the Evil Alliance's Young Alliance Chairman could stop him.

He had been looking for an opportunity to show his loyalty to the Lord of the Black Snake Society and to prove his nerve to others.

It was also a chance to put Song Chung, who was always sucking up to the Commander, firmly in his place.

"That sword is a gift our Commander gave to you, Young Alliance Chairman. Isn't it a breach of etiquette to just give it away to a subordinate?"

Bi Sayin merely stared at him with a fearsome face, as if finding him pathetic.

The Lord of the Black Snake Society quickly stepped in.

"A breach of etiquette? What is this insolent remark to the Young Alliance Chairman? Apologize at once!"

Of course, the Lord of the Black Snake Society felt the same way as Heuk Gyeon. Heuk Gyeon had satisfyingly said what he himself had wanted to say. That was partly why he had brought him along.

At the Lord's rebuke, Heuk Gyeon lowered his head.

"My apologies. I committed a discourtesy because I believed that sword is not one that just anyone can wield."

However, he radiated lingering dissatisfaction, not a sincere apology. If the other party had not been the Young Alliance Chairman, curses would have already flown from his mouth.

The other martial artists of the Black Snake Society standing behind him thought the same. The atmosphere grew tense.

Bi Sayin sent a telepathic message to Geom Mugeuk.

[Is this what you wanted?]

An unexpected reply came back.

[It's still lukewarm. We need to bring it to a rolling boil.]

Geom Mugeuk spoke to Heuk Gyeon.

"Did you say not just anyone can wield it? I am not just anyone."

As Geom Mugeuk spoke condescendingly, Heuk Gyeon's face hardened. He was barely holding back because of the Young Alliance Chairman, yet this young punk was talking down to him.

"The Young Alliance Chairman cherishes me more than a mere sword like this. Isn't that right, Young Alliance Chairman?"

When Geom Mugeuk asked him directly, Bi Sayin wore a troubled expression. Jin Hagun, who was watching, felt relieved that he was not in that situation.

In the end, Bi Sayin gave a slight nod.

"See? He said he cherishes me more, didn't he?"

Watching the triumphant Geom Mugeuk, Bi Sayin sighed inwardly. He could already hear Geom Mugeuk's voice in his ear. 'You said you cherished me, so why are you doing this? Didn't you say you cherished me?'

He's going to tease me with this for a while.

Meanwhile, the Lord of the Black Snake Society could not understand the situation. The Young Alliance Chairman gave the sword to a subordinate, and then that subordinate asked if he was cherished.

Just what kind of trick are they trying to pull?

The situation was just getting started. Geom Mugeuk pulled out several sheets of paper from his robes to heat up the atmosphere even more.

"Actually, I did some prior investigation on you all. I received this before arriving here."

The papers contained information about the Black Snake Society sent by the Hidden Moon. It detailed who had committed what acts and how they had conducted their business.

The Lord of the Black Snake Society looked at Bi Sayin, his expression asking what on earth was going on.

However, Bi Sayin stared at Geom Mugeuk with a similar look. It seemed he had not read the papers in that young punk's hand either.

Judging by this reaction, it did not seem like a pre-arranged act.

What in the world are these guys?

If he had investigated them, he should have shown the report to the Young Alliance Chairman. Why was he keeping it in his robes? The Lord of the Black Snake Society found it strange no matter how he thought about it.

Geom Mugeuk pushed one person into the ever-growing flames.

"Who here is Heuk Gyeon? Let me see your face."

Heuk Gyeon was startled to be called out so suddenly.

Moreover, the one who called him was the youngest punk who had been getting on his nerves.

"That's me."

The dissatisfaction he could not express toward the Young Alliance Chairman turned into anger directed at Geom Mugeuk.

"You've got eyes, a nose, and a mouth. No matter how I look at you, you seem human. So how could you commit such acts?"

Heuk Gyeon flared up in rage. If it were not for the Young Alliance Chairman, he would have already drawn his sword and charged.

Seeing Heuk Gyeon on the verge of exploding, the Lord of the Black Snake Society stepped in. If he did not stop him now, a sword fight would break out.

"He is someone who serves a distinguished person. Don't act so recklessly!"

While saying that, he asked Bi Sayin.

"By the way, for what reason did you summon me?"

After a series of unexpected events, he was only now asking why he was summoned. Bi Sayin's answer was just as unexpected.

"I summoned you because I have an order to give you."

An order? He used the word 'order', not 'request'.

The Lord of the Black Snake Society was inwardly displeased, but he smiled even more brightly.

"Please give your command."

Unexpected words flowed from Bi Sayin.

"I hear you've been kidnapping and selling children."

The Lord of the Black Snake Society was so surprised he was at a loss for words.

What is this now?

It seemed Bi Sayin already knew, so he could not lie. There was no need to lie. What was the problem with something like this?

"That is correct."

Then, Bi Sayin gave a firm command.

"From now on, cease this activity."

Not only the Lord of the Black Snake Society but all the martial artists of the Black Snake Society were surprised.

"May I ask the reason?"

In this very moment, Bi Sayin could feel he had changed. If he had not met Geom Mugeuk, this would never have happened. These were words he would never have said.

Bi Sayin asked himself. Is this something you truly want to do? Or are you doing it reluctantly because of Geom Mugeuk?

He found the answer to that question.

"Because I do not allow it."

The cause might be Geom Mugeuk, but he himself could not tolerate this act. The path of evil that involved kidnapping and selling children was not his path.

"From this point on, if you kidnap even a single child, your Black Snake Society will disappear from the murim."

Since getting out of the carriage, Bi Sayin had not released even a sliver of his aura. He said these words calmly, but a dreadful and heavy silence flowed through the area.

The Lord of the Black Snake Society had reached his limit. His pride was wounded beyond repair, and his anger had reached its peak.

"Do you understand?"

After the Black Snake Society established itself, no one had dared to order him around. He had gouged out the eyes and cut off the limbs of those who opposed him, throwing them as pig feed. That was the life he had lived.

The Lord of the Black Snake Society ultimately lowered his head and answered.

"I understand."

Just as Bi Sayin turned to walk back to the carriage, someone shouted from behind.

"Return the sword before you go!"

The one who shouted was Heuk Gyeon. The Lord of the Black Snake Society could endure it, but Heuk Gyeon could not. He had used up a lifetime's worth of patience just holding back this long.

Geom Mugeuk turned to look at him.

"If you can take it, then try."

As if he really meant to, Heuk Gyeon stepped forward.

The expressions that hardened now did not belong to Geom Mugeuk, Bi Sayin, or Jin Hagun.

It was the martial artists of the Thirteen Evil Wolves. Although Geom Mugeuk was not a true member, he wore the same attire as them.

Yet, a punk from the Black Snake Society had dared to challenge him. This was a clear sign that he looked down on them.

The Lord of the Black Snake Society quickly shouted.

"If you do that, you will face retaliation. Stand down!"

Geom Mugeuk moved just as the Lord of the Black Snake Society intended. He looked at Bi Sayin and said.

"Let's agree that even if I die, you will absolutely not take revenge."

How could the Lord of the Black Snake Society or Heuk Gyeon possibly know that all of this was Geom Mugeuk's intention?

Bi Sayin nodded.

"I swear on my name as the Young Alliance Chairman. This duel will end as a duel between two men."

Heuk Gyeon drew his sword and stepped forward. He could not match Heuk Ya, but he was still the third strongest in the Black Snake Society.

Geom Mugeuk took out the Sun Moon Sword.

"Shall we test how good this sword is?"

Knowing that Heuk Gyeon's pride would make him fight as is, the Lord of the Black Snake Society intervened.

"That would be unfair. Use your own sword."

Geom Mugeuk glanced down at his Black Demon Sword.

"Then it would be far too unfair, wouldn't it?"

The Lord of the Black Snake Society had no way of knowing what he meant.

"Well, if you insist. Let's do that."

Geom Mugeuk walked forward.

Heuk Gyeon only thought of defeating his opponent and earning merit. He would reclaim the Sun Moon Sword and once again take his place by the side of the Lord of the Black Snake Society.

"I'll show you the skills I've honed through real combat, rising from the very bottom!"

Heuk Gyeon thrust his sword and charged.

PUUK!

In an instant, Geom Mugeuk's Black Demon Sword was embedded in his left shoulder.

"……"

It was so fast he did not even know how he had been stabbed. He wondered if this was a dream.

Again, PUK!

This time, Geom Mugeuk stabbed the right shoulder. Only then did excruciating pain surge from his previously stabbed left shoulder. The moment Heuk Gyeon screamed, the Black Demon Sword stabbed his elbows in succession.

Geom Mugeuk usually finished his opponents in a single strike, but today was different.

He severed the joints in the most painful places, one by one.

"Uwaaaaaaack!"

A terrible scream erupted, but Geom Mugeuk's sword did not stop. With each stab, he severed the places where a human feels the most pain.

Bi Sayin and Jin Hagun looked at each other. It was the first time they had seen Geom Mugeuk kill someone so painfully. He did not act without reason, so the two of them silently watched Geom Mugeuk's actions.

The Lord of the Black Snake Society did not dare to stop him. It was too late anyway. Heuk Gyeon was already in tatters after being stabbed dozens of times. More surprisingly, he was still breathing. That meant the one doing the stabbing was an expert of that caliber.

When there were no more places to stab, a single line of sword light streaked across the last remaining spot.

His head, separated from his body, rolled to the side of the Lord of the Black Snake Society. His dream of being by the Commander's side was fulfilled.

The Lord of the Black Snake Society looked down at Heuk Gyeon's head, which stared up at him with wide-open eyes.

The martial arts of a mere bodyguard were at this level? And the youngest one at that?

Had he been bluffing about showing them how dirty their hands would have to get to erase them, when faced with people like this? His body trembled uncontrollably.

Bi Sayin's telepathy reached Geom Mugeuk.

[This was your intention from the beginning, wasn't it?]

From the start, he never intended to just give the Black Snake Society a warning and leave.

[That's right. By my standards, these people also belong to the category of absolute evil.]

After a brief pause, Bi Sayin asked.

[What will you do if I, too, fall into that category of absolute evil someday?]

Geom Mugeuk walked over to him and handed him the messenger pigeon he had received earlier.

[There's no way you would become someone like this, is there?]

As Bi Sayin read the contents, his expression grew increasingly grim. The acts committed by these people, led by Heuk Gyeon, were not simple evil deeds. Their atrocities were so cruel and inhuman that even a demon would shake its head. Raping a young daughter in front of her parents was a common occurrence, and they had once locked a family with no knowledge of martial arts in one place and burned them alive.

Now he understood why Geom Mugeuk had asked for the Sun Moon Sword and steered the atmosphere in this direction. He could also see why he had killed Heuk Gyeon so painfully.

Normally, Geom Mugeuk would have just wiped them all out. Instead, he was deliberately setting the stage to kill them and holding back as much as possible, considering Bi Sayin's position and authority.

Bi Sayin's face flushed with heat. After all, these people belonged to the same unorthodox sects as him.

Bi Sayin strode toward the Lord of the Black Snake Society. He held out the messenger pigeon to him and asked calmly.

"Is all of this your doing?"

While the Lord of the Black Snake Society hesitated, unsure how to answer, a chilling, blue killing intent flowed from Bi Sayin's eyes.

"I'm asking if you ordered this."