Love Ballad of the Tyrant King

Chapter 205: Seolyoung, Participates

"So it is possible that they performed a Great Law on my body during those three months I stayed in the Demonic Cult."

That was the conclusion Cheon Myeongin reached after hearing the whole story.

Yim Sayeon said nothing. She did not know for sure whether it had truly happened or if nothing had occurred at all.

Ho Yeonbaek had been a remarkably refined man for a successor of the Demonic Cult. She did not think he was the type to secretly place a Great Law on his own nephew.

However, a different thought crossed her mind.

'Perhaps it was a Great Law intended for her son’s benefit?'

Whatever kind of Great Law it was, Cheon Myeongin had lived well up to this point.

Meanwhile, Cheon Myeongin felt internally conflicted.

'I carry the blood of the Demonic Cult!'

This was immediately followed by resentment toward Yim Sayeon.

'Damn it! You should have told me sooner!'

If he had known, he would have taken a different approach. No, his entire life would have been different from the start.

Various schemes to utilize the Heavenly Demon Sect and the Asura Demon Sect flashed through his mind.

The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. His rage intensified when he considered his current lowly circumstances.

Yim Sayeon remained silent as she watched her son’s expression, which clearly showed he blamed her for everything. Rather than feeling sorry, she found him pathetic.

What use was it to become a master if she could not even raise a child properly?

She felt she should have cut ties with him long ago. The result of her indecision was this miserable state of affairs.

Sensing Yim Sayeon’s sigh, Cheon Myeongin realized his mistake and quickly bowed his head.

"I am sorry, Mother. I failed to control my heart for a moment."

"No. I am sorry for not telling you sooner."

"Did you not say it was my father’s will? I am fine."

Yim Sayeon sighed once more, and Cheon Myeongin stared blankly at the floor with his head lowered.

'Anyway, what kind of Great Law did they plant in my body?'

No matter how much he examined his internal state, he could not feel any foreign energy.

However, Cheon Myeongin clenched his fists tightly.

'This might be my last chance.'

Just then, he heard the sound of someone approaching from outside.

When Cheon Myeongin went out, he saw three people standing there. They were Mountain, Rain, and Water.

Rain and Water had been ordered by Lee Jaseung to monitor the movements of Mountain and Cheon Myeongin.

Mountain spread his arms to both sides, gesturing toward Rain and Water.

"These two are all I have left."

At that, a strange smile played on Cheon Myeongin’s lips. He knew very well that these were not the only ones. Mountain was hiding power that could turn the tide of the situation.

Cheon Myeongin gave a self-mocking laugh and opened the fists he had been clenching tightly.

"Still, you're better off than me. I'm empty-handed."

Soon after, Yim Sayeon came outside.

The three of them bowed politely to her.

"Go inside and talk. I will go and prepare some tea."

Then, Water stepped forward and spoke.

"I will help you."

Water followed Yim Sayeon obediently.

Yim Sayeon looked at Water and spoke.

"You are quite pretty."

"Thank you."

"It feels like I am looking at my own youth."

"I imagine you were much more beautiful than me."

Looking at the girl who tried to please her with sweet words, Yim Sayeon suddenly remembered someone.

"Looking at you reminds me of a certain child."

She was thinking of Baek Seolyoung. She had not seen her at all lately due to the issues surrounding her son. She remembered how Baek Seolyoung used to get drunk and cry while hugging her, calling her grandmother.

"I don't know who she is, but she must be very beautiful."

Yim Sayeon smiled at Water’s banter.

For some reason, she felt an affinity for the girl.

"Let’s go. I will show you how to brew the tea."

"Leave it to me, Grandmother."

The two of them entered the building first.

Rain spoke to the other two.

"I will stay here. Please go ahead and talk."

Leaving Rain outside, Mountain and Cheon Myeongin entered the room.

The two sat facing each other. For a long time, they said nothing.

Whether life was simply strange or Jianghu was just that way, the saying that yesterday's enemy is today's friend was being applied perfectly.

"What do you plan to do now?"

At Cheon Myeongin’s question, Mountain answered.

"We must join forces."

"The two of us?"

"Yes."

Cheon Myeongin fell into thought for a moment.

"As you know, I have nothing left. Why do you need me?"

This time, Mountain fell into thought. Cheon Myeongin knew such behavior was pretentious and calculated. Mountain would have finished all his calculations before even arriving here.

Eventually, Mountain spoke.

"The Great Law from the Demonic Cult."

Cheon Myeongin could tell that Mountain was hiding something. There was no way he would rely on him simply because the Demonic Cult had performed some Great Law on his body.

Previously, he had been skeptical about this fact. However, after hearing Yim Sayeon’s words, he realized his connection to the Demonic Cult was deep.

'What exactly did this man see that day?'

Cheon Myeongin spoke calmly.

"Exactly what kind of Great Law is it?"

"I cannot know that, of course. You will have to find out from now on."

"Are you certain it will be of help?"

"Where is there a definite answer in this world? I simply believe it to be so."

In any case, he could not reach a clear conclusion regarding his relationship with Mountain right now. It was a moment to follow the instinct that he had nothing to lose.

Cheon Myeongin nodded and spoke.

"Fine. Let us work together."

* **

"The Lady is absolutely necessary for this task."

Dan Woobin knew better than anyone how dangerous and disrespectful this statement was.

However, it was something that had to be said.

Baek Seolyoung smiled brightly and answered readily.

"Sounds good, just tell me what to do."

On the other hand, Lee Jaseung said nothing.

"Your role is to seduce him."

In an instant, Lee Jaseung’s expression stiffened slightly.

Dan Woobin quickly spoke while checking Lee Jaseung’s reaction.

"Of course, the Lady’s safety will be perfectly guaranteed while the operation is underway."

Despite this, Lee Jaseung’s expression did not soften.

Dan Woobin explained the reasoning.

"We need a decisive reason for Yeo Su-in to dream of rebellion. No other reason will work. However, there is one thing..."

Baek Seolyoung finished Dan Woobin’s sentence.

"Falling in love."

"Not just falling in love, but becoming mad with love. He will believe it if it is the Lady. It is something only you can do, my Lady."

"This sounds fun!"

She laughed pleasantly, but Lee Jaseung’s face remained grim.

Baek Seolyoung spoke to Dan Woobin.

"Could you leave us for a moment?"

"Yes."

Dan Woobin left the room.

Baek Seolyoung looked at Lee Jaseung and spoke mockingly.

"Funny, you look funny that way."

Lee Jaseung merely smacked his lips and said nothing.

Just as she said, it was a truly funny reaction.

Supporting Dan Woobin’s plan entirely was certainly his own intent and will.

However, he was caught off guard because he had never intended for Baek Seolyoung to be involved in that plan. Furthermore, the thought of her being entangled with Yeo Su-in made him feel truly reluctant.

"Strategist Dan is right. I am needed for this task. Besides, that man desperately wants me."

"That is exactly why you cannot go."

"Do you lack the confidence to protect me?"

"It is not a matter of confidence."

It was not because the opponent was strong. It was because the opponent was too bizarre and wicked.

The variables that would arise from that were the problem.

What if even a single mistake was made out of a thousand?

She persuaded Lee Jaseung again.

"There is no need to take the long way around when there is a shortcut, is there?"

"A path that involves stepping over one's own woman is not a path at all. It is certainly not a shortcut."

Baek Seolyoung felt happy deep down at Lee Jaseung’s firm refusal.

However, the words that came out of her mouth were the opposite.

"You are quite selfish."

"What?"

"You are only thinking about yourself right now. You are worried about what will happen if you cannot protect me."

He was about to say that all of it was out of concern for her, but he quickly went silent. She was right. This was a selfish worry that departed from the greater cause and focused only on himself.

Baek Seolyoung spoke calmly.

"This task will be an opportunity for me to grow."

"Do you truly think so?"

Baek Seolyoung nodded.

"I do not want to be a flower in a greenhouse. I want to be the greenhouse that protects this Murim."

Just like you.

No, one day, even bigger than you. So big that I can even protect you.

Of course, such a day might never come, but she was dreaming that dream.

Lee Jaseung gazed at her quietly.

He felt that she had become so much stronger compared to when he first met her.

He had guided her that way, and she had grown far more wonderfully than expected.

Lee Jaseung gave a short laugh.

"Fine, I was being pathetic."

"Did you see how flustered Strategist Dan was earlier? What are you going to do?"

"I'm sure he understands."

"What a cold-hearted master. Strategist Dan has such a sensitive personality. When he comes back in, pretend this conversation never happened and put his mind at ease."

"I don't want to."

"Pathetic, truly pathetic. Well, it's fine for you to be a little pathetic. You've been so perfect until now that you've been a bit annoying at times."

Leaving behind Lee Jaseung, who wore an absurd expression, Baek Seolyoung called out loudly to Dan Woobin outside the door.

"Strategist Dan! Please come in quickly to see this pathetic man."

* * *

"Baek Seolyoung has sent a message requesting a meeting."

At the First King’s report, Yeo Su-in’s expression brightened significantly.

"Where?"

"She wants to meet at that manor from before in four hours."

"Meeting me in the dead of night? Huhuhu."

Yeo Su-in wore a significant expression.

"It is suspicious that she suddenly changed her attitude. The fact that she wants to meet at night is also strange."

"Yes, it is very suspicious."

"I will refuse her immediately."

Yeo Su-in shouted at the retreating First King.

"You idiot!"

"Pardon?"

"A beautiful woman has called, and you want to refuse? Are you mad?"

Fearing a punch might be coming, the First King flinched and took a step back.

"Did you not say it was suspicious?"

"I have to go and find out what her motive is."

"It could be a trap set by Lee Jaseung."

"To kill me? Then why would he send out his own woman instead of attacking this place?"

It made sense, so the First King could not offer a response.

"In any case, he cannot kill me. The moment he kills me, it is the Great War of Demonic Humans and the Orthodox. He is not prepared for that yet."

"You truly have a precise understanding of him."

Yeo Su-in waved his hand at the First King, who wore his habitual expression of admiration.

"Enough. Go and prepare some bathwater."

One hour later.

Yeo Su-in entered the manor in the fields.

Bright lights were lit in the pavilion.

Yeo Su-in climbed the pavilion.

On the top floor, a table with drinks was prepared, and Baek Seolyoung was sitting and waiting as if she truly intended to seduce him.

She spoke to Yeo Su-in in a provocative tone.

"Please sit."

Yeo Su-in sat across from Baek Seolyoung and spoke.

"To be honest, I was surprised."

Baek Seolyoung smiled and asked.

"What was so surprising?"

"This invitation. Why did you call me here?"

"Why do you think so?"

With a mysterious smile, Baek Seolyoung filled Yeo Su-in’s glass.

"Are you not afraid of me?"

"Why should I be afraid?"

Yeo Su-in looked around.

"First of all, it is night. Furthermore, the atmosphere is very good, and a table of drinks is prepared."

Yeo Su-in looked at her again and continued.

"In such a situation, I am alone with the most beautiful woman in Jianghu. It is a situation that could easily become dangerous for a man."

Baek Seolyoung smiled.

Her appearance under the brilliant lanterns was completely different from how she looked during the day. She was so beautiful and enchanting that Yeo Su-in was dazed for a moment.

Still smiling, Baek Seolyoung spoke in a low voice.

"You are wrong about one thing."