Chapter 93 – War God Festival (2)
Receiving the report from the academic staff, Go Seung-bin of Jangbaek Sword Army twitched his eyebrows. It was Ko Seung-bin’s role to supervise the progress of the festival. After a moment of thought, he opened his mouth.
“Is the Kriegsschule representative eliminated?”
Unlike England, France, and the United States, the German regional representative did not have a specific affiliation.
“Yes. The German representative has been decided to be someone else.”
“Who are you?”
“It’s interest.”
The bachelor’s staff put a figure on the screen. It was a picture of a man with thick lines.
“Oscar von Schaumberg?”
Go Seung-bin quietly chanted the man’s name.
“I am the eldest son of the Schaumberg family. In Germany, it is said that they are a family of knights with a long history.”
“I’ve never really heard of it.”
“Yes. Haven’t been able to stand out lately. In fact, it seems that the region also treats it as quite an anomaly.”
“Please verify your identity thoroughly.”
“Please leave it to me.”
Ko Seung-bin changed the topic. It was unusual, but the world of unmanned people was full of variables anyway. There were more important issues than that.
“Is Japan also not participating?”
“That’s right. It seems that Sakhalin is not serious. An emergency stand-by order has been issued to all unmanned personnel in Japan.”
The Tatar Strait connecting Sakhalin Island and the continent was not that wide. In particular, the distance between Pogiby and Khabarovsk is only 7 km. The depth of the water was also shallow, so the monsters were pushed into the island. Since northern China and eastern Siberia were virtually neglected, Sakhalin was one of the front lines to stop the beasts.
Because the large gate exploded in such a situation.
It wasn’t the time to enjoy the festival leisurely.
Even the Moorim Maeng received a request for support, and Dok Go-pae, the president, hurriedly attended the Moorim Maeng meeting.
“I’m sorry, but I can’t help it. Are the preparations for the Musin Festival almost finished?”
“Yes. Not only the academy, but also the main stage set up on the Cheorwon Plain has been completed.”
“Good. That….”
Go Seung-bin, who paused for a moment, opened his mouth.
“Does freshman, Cheon Ha-yeon also participate?”
“…Not on the list of applicants.”
“Is that so. Cadet Kim Mu-gong?”
“It is supposed to participate.”
Go Seung-bin nodded his head. Including the Jeokryongdae, which easily passed the preliminary round. He is the only 11 members of the Heavenly Demon Church in the main line.
‘It will be a good stimulus.’
Most of the cadets only knew how strong the Heavenly Demon Religion was, but were completely ignorant of how strong it was. It was easy to look down on an opponent he didn’t know since he was accompanied by the pride of a political faction warrior.
Then, there were many cases where I was shocked when I went out to the field and faced the reality of the Cheonma Shinkyo for the first time.
The sooner you get out of Jeongjeo and 井底蛙, the better.
Ko Seung-bin believed that.
***
Saturday.
Even before the festival started, the area around Jungwon Martial Arts Academy was already filled with floating population. Countless people and unmanned people from all over the world, guild officials, media, and families of cadets. Even numerous individual streamers gathered to broadcast the festival. It was close to a mess.
Of course, the vicinity of the academy site was strictly controlled, so no one could come in and out.
“Ugh… There are so many people.”
Midsummer looked around and shook her head. Even the ‘controlled number of people’ was enough to fill the inside of the academy. In the first place, the area open to the public was only part of the academy.
Because of that situation, we couldn’t even dream of going out even on the weekend, so we sat down at the cafe inside the academy and took a break. On the display inside the cafe, information about the stretching musinje flowed. It is definitely a global festival.
“What do you want to eat?”
“My fig tart.”
As requested by midsummer, he carefully picked up the ordered dessert and set it down on the table.
“It’s almost time for the bracket to come out.”
Midsummer rummaged through her phone while dipping the fig tart with a fork.
“I hope it doesn’t come too early.”
“Maybe the Protestants don’t distribute it properly?”
“After hearing it, I think so.”
After all, it’s better to enjoy a festival.
Even at the bachelor’s degree, it would be preferable to maximize the issue by distributing students from the Protestant faith in several places rather than cramming them into one place.
Ugh-
While staring at the happy midsummer eating a fig tart, the phone in my pocket vibrated.
At the same time Midsummer widened her eyes.
“Have you arrived?”
“I’m here. I’m in Group E, and my first opponent is Young-geun Song from the Daeho Guild.”
“I’m hearing this for the first time.”
“It’s my first time too. I looked it up on the internet, and it looks like… It seems to be a first-class entry?”
“It will be an easy win. Don’t be careless.”
“Yes. You are in Group A.”
“Let me see you too.”
Han Yeo-reum came towards me and held her body tight, showing me the screen.
“I am hearing this for the first time. Saemaul Guild Yang Chun-sik?”
“It’s the late index, right?”
From your guild to your name. It really didn’t feel like a late index age.
“…I guess it’s right for now.”
Tapping on her phone, she searched for information about Yang Chun-shik. Surprisingly, just looking at the picture, he looked like a healthy young man.
“It looks like Sapa.”
“I heard that they are focusing on legitimate businesses now.”
“Not everyone says that.”
“If it’s Group A and Group E, we won’t meet until the finals.”
Midsummer nodded her head in satisfaction.
Starting from the round of 128, there was no loser due to the single elimination method. Seeing that the members of the Red Dragon Corps were evenly distributed, it seemed that 16 members were divided into groups for convenience.
“I know. Do you have the confidence to make it to the finals?”
“Of course. What do you see me as?”
Midsummer pushed her chest forward with her confidence. I raised the corner of her mouth slightly and placed her hand on her midsummer hair. I also put a curtain around the area to block out the sound. There’s nothing nice about other people listening to our conversations.
“Don’t overdo it. If you get hurt while fighting, there’s nothing more unfair than that.”
“…You be careful too. The crowd is always getting tired.”
“It’s a transcendence no matter what you see. Unless even Cheon Ha-yeon comes, there is no one for me among the later Ji-soo.”
“It’s not wrong, though. He said he could attack the Blood Religion bastards?”
“I mean, you don’t know exactly what you’re going to do. You can forge your identity and participate in the military.”
I really want to work openly.
To say it was camouflage, Beatrice’s expression was obviously infinitely serious. It was an attitude that could not come out unless I was sure of my own risk.
“Cellar. It’s likely that way. I heard that it is common for people to get injured or die during dances.”
“Yes. I didn’t participate, but I asked Chun Ha-yeon in advance. There could be an unexpected danger, so please be vigilant.”
“Then, you should be relieved.”
“Still, if you feel strange, withdraw right away. There are also types of blood bridge martial arts that self-destruct.”
“Right, I’d like to do that, but…”
“Blood religions are enough to do that.”
“That’s the problem.”
Midsummer frowned and let out a deep sigh.
Let’s stop talking about blood ties here for now, and we turn our attention to the bracket again.
“If you win Yang Chun-shik, who will be the next opponent?”
Opening her eyes round, Midsummer said.
“Sure. Sooner or later, the Dangsoso will come up.”
Should I call this a joke of fate? Or should it be someone’s intention?
My opponent in the round of 64 will probably be Dang So-so.
“…Isn’t this one really trying to kill you?”
“Impossible. Even if Dangsoso uses a self-destruct attack, there is no answer.”
“Forbidden poison?”
“Poison didn’t work at all on the combination of the Sun Retarder and the Heavenly Demon Sacred Art. Rather, they digested it with their inner energy.”
“What kind of scams are there?”
Midsummer spat out in a tired tone.
“Maybe you are the same?”
“…Is it.”
“OK. Almost certain.”
It seemed that the Heavenly Mountain Goddess Princess, created by the first Heavenly Demon, would not collapse due to poison. Besides, whether it was the extreme negative or the extreme positive, the bodies we had were too powerful for the poison energy to invade.
***
Monday.
The morning weather at the end of September is now definitely cooler.
We were dressed in ceremonial clothes that we didn’t normally wear, and lined up at the grand banquet hall.
Around the cadets, a huge crowd surrounded the Great Hall. Soon, the ceremonial event announcing the opening of Musinje will begin. Looking around, it was much more splendid and gigantic than the entrance ceremony.
It was worth seeing the warriors of great spirit wearing formal clothes and being disciplined.
Midsummer and I belonged to the student council, so we stood in the front row.
[You mean this is aired all over the world?]
Midsummer spoke to her with a slightly nervous expression.
[I hear it is. A drone with a camera flies a lot.]
The general public doesn’t seem to be aware of it.
The hum was quite loud.
Besides, there were whispers about me among all the noise. Since there were not one or two stinging glances pouring down on me from a long time ago, I just ignored them all and kept my attitude calmly.
– Is it true that there is a person from the Heavenly Demon Church here?
– It’s true. There you are.
– It’s okay to look at the appearance. Is the author truly a master of the Demonic Cult?
– I’m sure.
– I don’t feel the momentum. You look weak to be a disciple of the Heavenly Demon.
– It could be the other way around.
– You’re against it?
– It could be so strong that we don’t even notice it.
– No words! According to the information, it was said to be twenty.
– Well, it probably won’t be the peak at 20. It could be a special martial art. The bizarre martial arts of the Demonic Cult are famous.
– Well, that statement is correct.
From my appearance to my state, they were evaluating me very arbitrarily. Even in the middle of summer, I couldn’t stop laughing while filtering out the sounds around me.
[Those people should see our martial arts efforts.]
[It should be revealed at least.]
[Hide 30% of your strength. Right?]
[OK. I intend to reveal only 30%.]
[Is that enough?]
[Looking at the table, I think it would be enough.]
Climax and transcendent.
It was only a step difference, but the actual handling power was completely different.
As the realm rises, the one-step difference becomes extreme.
Above all, the point of being able to use strong energy at the moment of reaching the peak was the key.
[Looks like it’s starting soon.]
The images of the bachelor’s staff who were busy checking the equipment disappeared one by one, and familiar faces appeared. Soon after, Professor Chung-ha stood on the podium, grabbed the microphone and started guiding. Seeing Professor Chung Ha in such a neat outfit gives me a different feeling.
It felt like only Professor Chung-ha was working every time, but when I think about it, there weren’t really enough people to host in such an important position. Because the other professors were a bit older. Wouldn’t it be a red skirt?
“I would like to sincerely welcome all the guests and visitors who came to the Jungwon Martial Arts Academy martial arts festival today. After a while, let the Musinje opening ceremony begin at 10:00…”
After Professor Chung-ha’s guidance, everyone stopped what they were doing and corrected their posture. The noise subsided and there was still silence for a while.
“Then, let’s start the opening ceremony of the Musin Festival from now on!”
In line with Professor Chungha’s cheerful shout, loud applause resonated from all directions. After the announcement of the opening ceremony, it was the introduction of the distinguished guests.
“From now on, I would like to introduce the distinguished guests from home and abroad. I hope the attendees will welcome you with a big round of applause.”
Ordinary remarks.
“…Uh?”
However, as soon as I heard that, a stupid sound came out of my mouth. I met eyes with Cheon Ha-yeon, who was standing alone in the distance. She nodded her head condescendingly.
Thud-
In an instant, I felt a destructive momentum that weighed down the entire grand banquet hall where the event was taking place. Professor Chungha took a deep breath and parted her lips.
“First, the Heavenly Demon of the Heavenly Demon Church. Teacher Chen Weigang attended.”
The sound of heavy footsteps resounded, and a master dressed in a black suit appeared.
