Chronicles of the Demon Faction

Episode 197 Unpleasant Seed (3)

“Oh, how can that be possible?”

“I think so too… Anyway, the leader said he will confirm the succession this year. “It’s okay to be anxious.”

“Isn’t it a rumor that the leader is confirming the succession? “It’s not solid information.”

“Well, if you put it that way, I don’t have anything to say either.”

“It’s all just a rumor. Even if that were the case, would someone as generous as the Three Princesses make the young Seven Princesses a sacrifice?”

“No one knows that.”

“Well said. “Nothing is certain, so it’s pointless to babble about something no one knows about.”

“Is it a famous saying?”

“It’s funny.”

“But I don’t think that rumor is a very unreliable rumor?”

“ok?”

“Do you know that the other candidates were all summoned to the Demon God’s Palace before the Three Princes returned to school?”

“Was it like that?”

“I didn’t know either. “I heard it from the Seven Groups, and they said that the faces of the candidates coming out of the Demon God Palace at that time were serious.”

“Hmm…”

“Anyway, the situation is going to be a bit chaotic. “I hope nothing major happens.”

Although it was a long distance away, the conversation between the two demons could be heard clearly in Seoryang’s keenly sensed ears.

‘As expected, it’s all spread.’

Sometimes rumors are scarier than the truth.

People’s personalities are very treacherous, and they are divided into clear pros and cons when it comes to the truth, but they also like to inflate rumors endlessly. There is a reason why all sorts of things are being said about the sect leader from the neighboring neighborhood, such as missing or sudden death, just because he did not show his face at an official event.

If such rumors do not stop at ‘suspicion’ and turn into ‘fanaticism’, it becomes a serious problem.

‘Public opinion is certainly a great weapon, but it cannot be the one weapon that has a decisive influence on victory or defeat. Even the person who promoted the rumor knows that.’

So what is the fundamental reason for spreading these rumors?

‘It’s about controlling movement.’

Are you willing to sacrifice a child to win the succession battle?

Whether you intend to do so or not, you cannot go outside without permission. There is no choice but to make efforts not to give the impression to public opinion that the rumors are true.

You don’t care about rumors? Still, it’s a problem.

If you go out as usual, the rumor will grow like a snowball. Either way, public opinion is a powerful means of control, and in the end, only the parties suffer.

Word of mouth can easily tie a person’s hands and feet. It was the power of illusion and lies.

Seo-ryang said to Chae Yeo-min.

“Have you heard anything?”

“yes? What?”

“People said that. “I will hurt Yeo-min.”

Chae Yeo-min’s eyes widened as she spoke.

“is it so?”

“There were rumors like that.”

“There’s no way your brother would hurt me, right?”

Although we’ve only seen each other a few times, Seo-ryang was already firmly established as Chae Yeo-min’s benefactor.

Xu Liang smiled.

“yes.”

“But why did such a rumor arise?”

“That’s right. Moreover, there are many people who actually believe the rumors.”

Chae Yeo-min shook her head resolutely.

“They are idiots. “That can’t be possible.”

“I see. “You guys are idiots.”

“Yes, they are all idiots. “They don’t even know our situation.”

Sodang’s face, who was following behind the two, turned slightly red. Aren’t you also on the list of people who say the person you serve is an idiot?

But she didn’t lose sight of the tension.

‘You have to keep one thing in mind.’

This is why it is difficult for those who protect it. Even the obvious truth cannot be seen as truth. Even if Seo-ryang had a blood relationship with Chae Yeo-min, he would have been suspicious.

“But brother.”

“hmm?”

Chae Yeo-min’s eyes sparkled.

“Please repeat what you said a moment ago.”

“Oh, Beast Palace?”

“yes! Are there that many animals?”

It’s an animal.

That is correct. Because wild animals are also animals.

Xu Liang chuckled.

“I haven’t seen that much. But I developed a close relationship with one of them. “I’ll show you later.”

“really?”

Chae Yeo-min was pleased. To her, who lived a hard life focusing on learning martial arts and studying, Seoryang was more than just a benefactor.

Seo-ryang whetted his appetite.

“You should be careful instead. Because my temperament is not normal. “If anything, I’ll feed you honey chestnuts.”

With the power of the Heavenly Demon.

Chae Yeo-min, who was laughing and saying she was looking forward to it, clapped her hands.

“ah! And. “I have one more question.”

“hmm? What?”

“Brother, do you want to become the successor?”

For a moment, Sodang’s eyes wavered.

“Go princess!”

“huh?”

“That kind of thing…”

Seo-ryang shrugged his shoulders.

“of course. “I definitely want to become the successor.”

“is it so?”

“huh. “I have a dream.”

“What kind of dream is it?”

“It’s a bit of a scary dream to tell Yeomin. In any case, in order to achieve that dream, it is easier to become the next successor.”

Chae Yeo-min’s eyes became bright.

“Please tell me what kind of dream it is.”

“Hmm…”

How should I explain this?

Seoryang, who was rolling his eyes, spoke in an embarrassed manner.

“To destroy the Uicheon Alliance.”

Sodang opened his mouth wide. Is that something you would say to a young girl now?

Chae Yeo-min tilted her head.

“Why are you trying to destroy Uicheonmaeng?”

“Well, that’s it? “It’s complicated to explain… but they’re bad guys anyway.”

“Aren’t we the bad guys?”

Xiliang looked at Xiaodang with accusatory eyes. I had no idea what on earth he had said to the kid to make him say this.

One person was a fool who had never talked to a child before, and the other person was a demon to the core. In the end, it was either Seoryang or Sodang.

“At least to me, the Uicheon League are the worst.”

“is that so?”

“huh. “You could say he was the enemy of Cheolcheon.”

Chae Yeo-min frowned and rubbed her chin with her index finger. The sight was so cute that Seoryang smiled without even realizing it.

“If someone else becomes the successor, you can’t scold Uicheon-meng?”

“You can scold me. But probably not as much as me.”

“okay.”

Chae Yeo-min, who thought for a moment, smiled and said.

“Then I don’t want to be the successor.”

Sodang’s eyes widened.

“Princess!”

“why?”

“That’s not possible!”

“Why not?”

“How can you speak such weak words as a disciple of the religious leader? Considering His grace, we must do our best!”

“You’re also Master’s disciple, right?”

“but…!”

How should I explain this? Sodang felt speechless.

Seoryang was also surprised.

“You don’t want to be the heir? “Don’t you want to be?”

“I want to be.”

“But why are you giving up? “Are you just giving up because you want to be me?”

“That’s true too, wow…”

Chae Yeo-min pouted her lips.

“I want to become a leader for Sodang. But I don’t want to be that.”

This is not easy to understand at first glance. However, Xu Liang understood her words immediately.

“You want to fulfill the expectations of people around you, but it’s not your dream.”

“yes.”

Pity appeared on Seo-ryang’s face.

‘I knew, but I had a really hard life.’

A young child who had no idea about the world entered the church and lived a completely controlled life. At an age when you want to run around and play, you have to learn difficult martial arts and study to the point where your head hurts.

Just to become the best.

Many descendants of famous martial arts families go through this process and take responsibility for the next generation of martial arts. Perhaps, if Seoryang had gone through that process, he would have yelled at him to stop talking nonsense and work hard.

‘Life deprived of personal freedom is a very terrible thing.’

Xu Liang nodded.

“I get it. “Then, my brother, let me do my best to take care of Yeomin’s share.”

“yes! “I will support you!”

“thanks.”

Sodang shouted in surprise.

“It’s not possible! “The princess’s succession battle is…!”

“hey.”

Xu Liang frowned.

“Do you want to keep interrupting?”

“sorry. But I’m the princess’s…”

“I’m a maid.”

“…!”

“Should Yeomin live up to your expectations? What are you? Instead of trying to adapt Yeomin to your tastes, just work hard to help Yeomin grow into a decent adult.”

“I wasn’t asking you to live up to my own expectations! But…”

“I’m sorry for interrupting you, but I don’t really want to hear what you have to say. And I will say one last thing.”

A faint demonic energy appeared in Seo-ryang’s eyes.

Sodang’s face turned pale. The moment I looked into his eyes, a terrible fear came over me.

“Yeomin is young, but she’s not as clueless as you think.”

Seo-ryang looked at Chae Yeo-min and asked.

“yes?”

“yes. That’s true, but…”

Chae Yeo-min gently squeezed Seo-ryang’s collar.

“Do not fight.”

“uh? Oh, it’s not a fight. “It’s just a conversation, a conversation.”

It had to be a fight in the first place.

“Anyway, let’s go. “It’s on the main road now.”

As soon as they reached a wide street, the surrounding eyes immediately focused on the three people.

Everyone who made eye contact bowed their heads. Seolyang nodded his head and greeted them one by one.

How long did it take to walk like that?

Seoliang felt the gaze on him increasing one by one.

‘Rumors spread faster than you think. As expected, there is someone who encouraged it behind the scenes.’

I am sure now. No, even if it was just a rumor, you should believe it and move on.

‘There is a way to put these wild rumors to rest in one fell swoop.’

Contrary to expectations, Seo-ryang continued to chatter with Chae Yeo-min. When we first met, it was very awkward, but as I opened my heart and approached him in a friendly manner, there was no difficulty in conversation.

It was also because he had a clear goal in life. Now that he has freed himself from the obsession of breaking away from the Heavenly Demon Church and realized what his true goal is, he has nothing to hesitate about.

After another minute, the three arrived in front of Jin Gwan-yong’s residence.

Surprisingly, there were many people who secretly followed the three people. Although it was extremely rude, the demons knew how affable Seo-ryang was as per the rumors. At least I believe that I am not the kind of person who would take issue with something like this.

Xiliang fulfilled their beliefs. It may or may not be unpleasant, but I had to keep them for now.

“Oh, indeed, the Archduke’s residence is different no matter what.”

The gatekeeper was standing in front of the ornate gate. The atmosphere was different from the other disciples’ residences.

After dropping off Chae Yeo-min, who had been holding her the whole time, Seo-ryang said.

“Tell them that the three princesses and the seven princesses have come to visit. “If I tell you that I’d like to have a cup of tea with you, you’ll understand.”

The gatekeeper’s eyes wavered.

But even for a moment.

“Please wait a moment.”

“okay.”

The gatekeeper opened the door and came back in half an hour.

“You can go inside.”

“ok?”

“…yes?”

“What are you talking about? “I didn’t come here to enter this house.”

“What are you talking about?…”

“I told you, let’s have some tea. “But I don’t want to drink here.”

Xu Liang smiled.

“If you go into the house of someone who promoted an unfounded rumor and die without anyone knowing, would you be responsible?”

“…!”

“Tell me again. Yes, I will wait for you, so come out quickly. “Tell them to go to Jamiru.”

Everyone’s eyes were focused on Seo-ryang. They were distracted by the words that Seo-ryang had encouraged rumors rather than his arrogant, close conversation.

A look of drowsiness spread across Seo-ryang’s face.

“Ah, if you don’t want to end up in the fourth abode, you must tell them to come out of the corner.”