Chapter 64
0064 : Demon Subduing Hall
I decided not to specifically mention my contributions in subduing the Blue Demon Four Evils. I was instead filled with the eagerness to rapidly test my martial skills. Additionally, I asked Hyun Cheon Do-in to take credit for the subjugation.
“Haha, truly a chivalrous man!” Hyun Cheon Do-in praised me in admiration. However, I could only manage a faint smile. After all, it was a fact that I had slaughtered more than a hundred humans, and the thought of being praised for it struck me as absurd. Keeping such thoughts to myself, I bid farewell to Hyun Cheon Do-in and departed.
‘The blade is quite worn.’ It was only natural after severing over a hundred foes. No matter how much I reinforced my sword’s aura, it would inevitably suffer damage. I could feel that the edge of my sword was significantly dulled, so I decided to stop by Taegyeong Village again to purchase a new sword. In truth, it would have sufficed to simply sharpen the blade again, but since Ikhwang had given me ample funds, I opted to buy a new one without hesitation.
Swinging the new sword through the air, I felt a bit of joy welling within me.
Tap tap.
My steps toward Jo Byeok Village were light. The gloomy emotions that had long lingered in my heart had been largely washed away.
The tragedy had passed.
The realization that such a violent tragedy, which brought forth both intense despair and righteous indignation, had not occurred was refreshing and liberating. Although there was a twinge of disappointment that I hadn’t been able to prevent it by my own strength, I still felt good about the situation. My proactive involvement in the subjugation of the Blue Demon Four Evils was perhaps motivated by a desire to relish that feeling further.