Chapter 104
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Dark Heaven Village
On the day of departure, I decided to board a warship rather than a merchant ship. This was because, unlike before, if pirates approached us with flaming arrows or weapons, I could easily confront the enemies, and the speed of the ship itself was faster. It was possible because I had obtained prior permission from the Seogung Escort Agency.
“Nice to meet you. I am Deputy Ahn Hyeon, serving under the general.”
The fact that he treated me with a degree of respect and did not look down on my youth likely stemmed from the suspicious demeanor displayed by General Jang Gyeong-ik.
“Thank you for your assistance. My name is Baek Woong.”
Ahn Hyeon seemed to be the deputy commander of the naval forces, leading the elite troops under General Jang Gyeong-ik. He was a straight-faced dignified warrior wielding a long sword. Although he appeared modest, he was in charge of escorting three warships, indicating that he held a considerably high rank. He looked at me with curiosity and said,
“I heard that you, Baek Woong, are a remarkable figure in the martial world and that pirates are likely to raid us this time.”
“That may be true.”