Chapter 92
Because of a prior engagement, Seolhwa’s match with Namgoong Mugang ended around midday.
Mugang seemed reluctant to part, though not because of disappointment. Rather, he appeared delighted by the thought of improving the Grand Vast Sword Art using the insights he’d gained from its counter—the Counter-Destroying Sword.
Namgoong Mucheon handed Seolhwa a heavy pouch.
She accepted it out of reflex—only to feel her arm dip under the unexpected weight. Through the slight opening, she glimpsed gold glinting inside.
“I put in some gold coins. You’re going out to enjoy yourself, so don’t be stingy. Spend it.”
It was enough not to buy candied fruit, but an entire candied fruit shop.
Seolhwa ~Nоvеl𝕚ght~ already had so many gold coins from when she first arrived in the Namgoong Clan that they overflowed from her storeroom. Even so, she accepted the pouch without resistance.
A few more coins wouldn’t change anything—and Mucheon likely felt the same.
After bowing to Mucheon, she stepped out of the Clan Lord’s quarters.
Seop Mugwang followed after her.
“You’re heading to Soho?”
“Yes.”