Meeting the Jegal Family’s Great Martial Master made me realize the Martial Arts Tournament is really a place where all the Righteous Sects gather together. Myoryeong is especially curious about the Mount Hua Sect. I was the same. It’s a place where sword techniques related to plum blossoms are exclusively used. Hm, but……. I asked Myoryeong while peeling the fruit I was going to bring out along with the tea.
“Hey, the Sects outside the Central Plains won’t attend the Martial Arts Tournament, will they?”
“Those guys rarely go there.”
“Still, Seolhwa is the protagonist, right? He might be interested in such an important competition.”
“It’s a possibility, but the North Sea is really far from here. It’s unlikely Seolhwa will come.”
Myoryeong sighed.
“Ah, it’s so frustrating. I really regret not reading the original novel.”
“Well, that’s true, but…….”
“What’s more?”
I said as I finally finished beautifully plating the fruit.
“I don’t know if Seolhwa will remember us from that time.”
“I know. We were close when we were young, but in lots of cases those memories completely fade away as time passes. We’re experiencing that right now.”
“That’s right.”
“But aren’t we funny? When we were young, we did our best not to get involved with the protagonist, but now we actually miss him.”
“What the hell is that guy’s charm?”
“It’s really the scariest thing.”
“Okay, it’s done. Let’s go up now.”
“Yes.”
I put the fruit plates, the teacups, and the teapot on the tray one by one. I was preparing to go up the second floor while holding the tray when the door suddenly opened. At the same time, we stopped walking and turned our heads.
“Who is it…… Hm?”
As soon as I saw the braids hanging over his upper body, I noticed who it was.
“……Young Master Moyong Hwa?”
“What?”
Myoryeong looked back at me, and I nodded. It was clearly that guy, Moyong Hwa. But his atmosphere was completely different from back then. Moyong Hwa came forward with one step. Myoryeong and I unconsciously shrunk away. At that time, he was like a coy rich cat who liked to show off, but now he was like a cat abandoned in a rainy alleyway.
No, in terms of size, he looks like a big dog, not a cat……. Something is not right. I carefully approached Moyong Hwa. He has grown taller and has a better body than before, so why does he look so pitiful now? And what’s with those bangs? Why the hell are they covering almost all his face? Myoryeong couldn’t recognize Moyong Hwa at all because of his bangs, which were hanging like a tent.
“It has been a long time, Young Master Moyong Hwa. Uhm, but…….”
Before I finished, Moyong Hwa asked in a low voice.
“…Soseo Hyung-nim?”
“He is on the second floor.”
Moyong Hwa passed us and hurriedly went up to the second floor. Myoryeong and I looked at each other with bewildered eyes.
Five years was enough time for a person to change completely.
I searched the shelf and took out a teacup for Moyong Hwa too. Myoryeong also said as she reopened the snack package.
“What made him change like that?”
“You know Soseo’s maternal Grandfather likes to bleed people dry.”
“This is why people with bad tempers should not be in power. That person, I heard he’s still going strong.”
“Of course, he’s a martial artist too. He’ll probably be the Family Head for a while longer.”
“Really, what’s that old ghost doing? He’s not going to take that person.”
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“An unexpected development in the plot…! By any chance, are we interrupting you?!”
“Don’t fight!”
Even so, Myoryeong’s lines were a little, or very, very strange. However, given the circumstances, instead of inquiring in detail about what she meant, Soseo said to Moyong Hwa.
“Hwa, let’s go outside for now.”
It was a friendly tone, like a parent soothing a child throwing a temper tantrum.
“Myoha is scared of martial artists like us fighting inside.”
……Doesn’t everyone feel the same? Why are you saying it like it’s just me? Standing in front of Myoryeong, I felt embarrassed. Then Moyong Hwa blurted out a beast-like cry.
“……Aren’t you supposed to look after me as well?”
“What?”
Moyong Hwa suddenly went nearer to Soseo and pushed his face closer. Even while Myoryeong was silently making a fuss and hitting my shoulder, I was trying to think of a way to separate the two in my head, causing me to feel a numbing pain.
“You……!”
“Moyong Hwa.”
Even though Moyong Hwa was so close he could feel his breath, Soseo was not agitated.
“I said let’s talk outside.”
Soseo’s voice grew cold.
“…….”
Moyong Hwa, who was holding Soseo’s wrist, lost his strength.
“……Never mind. It’s pathetic.”
Moyong Hwa, after murmuring that, got up from where he was and turned toward us. I saw one watery eye between his long bangs. The moment I met that eye and gaze, my eyes shook again.
“……Myoha, you’re blocking the way.”
“……Hm? Yes?!”
I was blankly looking at Moyong Hwa, and then I glanced at Soseo. Soseo said, barely holding back his irritation.
“Quickly make way. I think Hwa wants to go back.”
“Oh, yes.”
God, he must be very angry at Moyong Hwa’s disrespect. We quickly got out of the way. Moyong Hwa went down the stairs with his shoulders lowered.
“Forgive us for our disrespect, Grandmother.”
“It’s fine, I was just a little surprised. I see the Moyong Family hasn’t changed.”
“As long as Grandfather is alive and kicking, it can’t change.”
“Are you alright? You look angry.”
Leaving behind the conversation between the two, I watched Moyong Hwa walking far away. Moyong Hwa was still going down the stairs weakly.
What should I do? For a moment I wanted to run to Moyong Hwa, say, “It’s okay, I’m here,” hug him, and buy him something delicious. I thought only his personality had changed because he had covered his face with bangs, but he has changed a lot on the outside as well. How did that arrogant cat-like person change into a pitiful large dog? I was completely distracted by Moyong Hwa, half worried and half with ulterior motives.
“I’m not fi……. Oh, I am alright.”
“Tsk, you also haven’t seen him in a long time.”
“……That’s true. The last time was five years ago, when he brought Mother to the Peng Family.”
“…….”
The Great Martial Master looked at Soseo with worried eyes and asked again.
“Are you sure you’re okay?”
“Yes, Grandmother, I am fine.”
“Take care of yourself.”
“Yes, Grandmother.”
“I should be going too. It was a great pleasure meeting you.”
I keep thinking about the moment when his eyes that had been covered by bangs were revealed. Oh, let’s get it together. I banged my fist on my head and saw the Great Martial Master off with Soseo. When she left, the room quickly became quiet.
“Myoha, I want to wash up, so please prepare a bath.”
“Yes, Young Master.”
“We’re the only ones here right now. Call me by my name.”
“Yes, Soseo.”
“…….”
Soseo, who was staring at me, stroked my head.
“I can’t hate you.”
“What?”
“I really can’t.”
I looked at Soseo, who looked strangely gloomy, and said.
“Thank you, Soseo, but if you will…….”
“What?”
“Please don’t hate me in the future.”
I asked from the bottom of my heart.
“I really like you too, Soseo. I think I’d be really sad if you hated me.”
Soseo’s hand, which was stroking my head, drew back quickly, as if it had touched fire. I looked at Soseo, who was quickly moving away with an unknown expression.
“Where are you going all of a sudden?”
“It’s just, I’m just a little bit hot.”
“Then you should get some fresh air…… Soseo!”
Soseo really disappeared like the wind. Myoryeong admired while clapping her hands.
“Myoha has once again triumphed. I’m proud of you. Even I think your line was very romantic.”
“…….”
I stared at Myoryeong and asked.
“You won’t hate me too, will you?”
“How could I hate you, you sinful friend.”
Myoryeong pointed outwards.
“Let’s go for a walk on our own. I think Soseo needs a little time to calm down.”
“Yeah.”
“Shall we have a cup of tea at a tea house while we’re out?”
“Sure.”
I’m really curious about what this place is like. We went outside.
* * *
“Oh, good. paradise.”
“…….”
“I could ascend to heaven now. I have no regrets.”
Slurp. Myoryeong gulped down the hot tea. I was going to ask if it was hot, but no matter how hot the tea is, the current Myoryeong’s head is hotter. Myoryeong was as excited as when a new good book was published.
“Everyone is handsome. They all look good together.”
“They’ve probably been training together since they were young, of course they look good together.”
“Victorious men who work together for the same goal. Hehe, it’s so nice to see.”
Come to think of it, Myoryeong’s entry into BL was by a sports manhwa. I still remember it now. Myoryeong said they were already dating while watching the main character and his team member, who were not on good terms, working together to win the title.
“By the way, sitting on the second floor of the tea house, you can see almost everything.”
I followed Myoryeong and looked over the railing. As Myoryeong said, there are only good-looking men. I said.
“You do know martial artists have good ears, right?”
“Of course I know. My mouth has a filter, so relax.”
“That’s a relief, then…….”
The man sitting at the table next to us jumped up. Our eyes went right to the side.
“I will fight thinking of you. Please watch.”
The face of the woman sitting opposite him turned red. The woman replied with the happiest smile in the world.
“Yes! Good!”
Oh, what a sweet sight. A heartwarming smile came out by itself. The two spread their sweet energy until the moment they left the tea house, and I spat out the words without realizing it.
“……Oh, I want to read RoFan.”
In RoFan, there were often scenes where the male lead promised to win a hunting competition or a swordsmanship competition for the female protagonist. Myoryeong asked when I muttered that with a bleak look.
“Have you ever felt like you’re in a RoFan?”
“What?”
“No, I don’t want to say it myself, but you’re quite popular with men. Have you ever felt like you’re in a RoFan when you are with a man?”
I had a straight face.
“They’re not as perfect as RoFan male leads.”
“……Myoha?”
“Are they as handsome, capable, who only look at one person, and sincere as a RoFan male lead is?”
“That’s not it, but…….”
“There are a lot of people who put off what they have to do just to go see you, but a RoFan male lead never does that. If the female protagonist wants to see him, he will take care of his work quickly and then go to see her, but he’ll never put it off. A person who doesn’t do what they have to do on time can never be a RoFan male lead.”
I took Myoryeong by the shoulder and spoke earnestly.
“Myoryeong, the most important thing for a RoFan male lead, as much as appearance, is sincerity. Okay? Remember that well.”
“……Oh, I’ll remember that you’re very strict with your requirements for a RoFan male lead.”
Did they ever draw that bath? I guess we will never know.
No bathing for soseo I guess
I can’t understand when soseo already like myoha why not let him and his sister stay in his house as a guest why make them servant and why not teach them martial arts?
Everything is good so far only this I don’t get it
I feel bad for Moyong Hwa.
Thanks for the chapter
I wonder how much Hwa has suffered?
He just wants someone on his side and to tell him how good he is.