Chapter 401 – What Did I Just Witness? (2)
Sobs echoed through the wide communal area, accompanied by the sound of lewd moans.
No Hee-bang shuddered at the sound of Mong-ah’s moans, mixed with the sound of a woman’s honey dripping from her mouth, being teased by a man’s touch.
“Hack, hack… I might get caught…”
“It’s okay, it’ll be over soon…”
“Then… we need to hurry… and you need to endure a little longer… haa♥”
A beautiful middle-aged woman and a young man in his prime were engaged in a conversation that seemed to involve the man demanding and the woman accepting.
At least to No Hee-bang, the two seemed to be quite familiar with each other. Of course, they might have avoided each other’s gaze, but the gap between their usual relationship and their current lewd coupling was too great for No Hee-bang to comprehend.
However, the two seemed oblivious to No Hee-bang’s confusion and continued with their business, regardless of the woman’s situation.
“I’m going to put it in.”
“What?! Are you insane?!”
It was a natural progression of events. The man had been teasing the woman’s body, causing her to become aroused, so it was inevitable that they would eventually have sex.
Squelch.
No Hee-bang swallowed his dry saliva.
Should he look away or say something?
There was no benefit to looking away now. He had already confirmed their lewd relationship, so there was no need to observe how they were having sex.
It would only increase the risk of being caught, and there was no gain in being caught.
“I shouldn’t be looking…”
But as the two gasped for air, No Hee-bang felt an urge to witness the scene.
It was a simple, base urge with no real benefit.
“Since they won’t be looking this way anyway…”
His throat was dry, and his waist trembled. He felt a strong, carnal arousal that he couldn’t resist.
Unable to resist any longer, No Hee-bang slowly raised his head and peered over the edge.
And in the next moment, as if waiting for her to see it, the scene of a primal union, where a thick, robust manhood stretched out and penetrated a woman’s precious place, filled No Hee-bang’s vision.
No Hee-bang couldn’t remember what state of mind he was in when he returned to his room.
He had certainly felt suspicious and uneasy about the two people, but he never imagined it would take this form.
Like a child who had seen something scary, No Hee-bang would hold his breath and then peek again at the intersection of the man and woman.
On the white body that was exposed, the man pounced like an animal, filling his greed to the brim.
What could you call that sight, other than something beyond a beast, as he pushed his manhood into the woman’s spread legs and thrust his hips down, intoxicated by pleasure?
Whether it was due to the age difference or Mong-ah’s status, it was clear that the young man was embracing her like his own woman. No Hee-bang thought about this for a while, before he began to think more constructively after the sun had set.
What did this mean? That was the question he started to ponder.
“First of all, those two have a deeper connection than I thought.”
They had a close relationship that went beyond just being in the same faction. There was something that only the two of them shared, something that No Hee-bang and Hwangbo Hyo-seon were not privy to.
“The problem is what that something is beyond a physical relationship, or if it’s just a fling…”
If he considered the two of them as a pair, there were a few questions that could be answered.
Why did Mong-ah suddenly appear in Sachon and follow Kang Yoon without any hesitation? And why did her expression improve after being detained by the Ma-gyo?
“Those two, just like before…”
They were definitely hiding and doing it. Every time the man penetrated her, a pleasure so intense that it made her shiver with goosebumps would fill her, so it was probably a satisfying result.
Buzz.
No Hee-bang shook his head to erase the images that kept popping up in his mind. Even thinking about it again was shocking, and it made him feel like he was going to get into an accident.
“Still, the possibility of being involved with the Ma-gyo has decreased, so that’s a relief, right?”
If they were in cahoots with the Ma-gyo, then it wasn’t just a fluke. They wouldn’t have done something like that in a place where the head of the faction was present.
The power of the head of the faction within the Ma-gyo was absolute, so there was no way they could get away with it.
“But, even if they weren’t in cahoots with the Ma-gyo… why would they do something like that in a crisis where their lives are in danger?”
If the two of them weren’t connected to the Ma-gyo, then they wouldn’t have done something like that in a crisis where their lives were in danger.
Moreover, it was strange that the head of the faction had sensed that the two of them were having a suspicious meeting, but chose to ignore it.
“I can’t figure it out…”
No Hee-bang concluded that there was still something he didn’t know.
“If the head of the faction is turning a blind eye to their relationship because she trusts them more than just regular prisoners, then it’s possible, but it’s an unrealistic assumption.”
No Hee-bang decided to assume that the two of them were not connected to the Ma-gyo. If the head of the faction was letting them be, then it was more likely that they were not involved with the Ma-gyo. If they were under the influence of the Ma-gyo, they would have been warned not to do anything.
“In the end, the head of the faction is the problem. What is she thinking?”
There were too many uncertainties. The situation was already complicated with the Eunryung Society slowly revealing itself, and the head of the Ma-gyo showing unpredictable behavior.
Knowing that she was turning a blind eye to such an absurd incident as this only made it harder to guess her intentions.
The fact that he was the closest person to her, yet knew nothing, was a big blow to her pride.
“I wonder if they’ve arrived by now…”
No Hee-bang had sent a report on everything he had learned about the Murim Alliance through the Buntaju a few days ago, so it was up to the Geomsung to make the judgment. However, No Hee-bang decided to investigate more about the Ma-gyo.
As for the Mong-ah incident and her relationship with Kang Yoon, there was no one he could ask. He had to find out for himself.
“I should try to endure it a bit more…”
Although he had given permission, Mong-ah had clearly tried to stop him. It would be difficult to ask her directly, but there were still some things he could find out through subtle questions.
It wasn’t a small flaw, but exposing the truth about him, who had become famous in Kangho through an unusual partnership, would only damage the unity of the orthodox martial arts world.
Moreover, No Hee-bang felt a sense of relief.
People naturally have desires in any form, and she believed that through those desires, one could understand a person’s true nature. Since the man who had shown no signs of any desires was the one who made him suspicious, he felt that this investigation was actually a good thing.
“Haah…”
However, even though he had come to a conclusion, No Hee-bang still felt an inexplicable unease in his heart and had to wipe his face with both hands. Mong-ah had not heard much of the truth about Kang Yoon.
No Hee-bang also planned to use this opportunity to investigate the Ma-gyo’s lack of control over their members.
As a man of honor, he couldn’t just openly admit that the woman he had turned into his wife had already crossed the line.
Mong-ah had suspected the existence of another woman due to his expertise in handling women, but she had no idea that he was such a lecherous man.
And as someone who had no experience, Mong-ah was taken aback when No Hee-bang suddenly appeared in front of her, oozing with a sleazy aura.
“Ahem… It’s not about anything else… Did you have any business with Kang So-hyup? I was just wondering if everything was resolved.”
No Hee-bang’s awkward cough and questioning posture were exactly what she had expected.
Mong-ah couldn’t understand.
She had already become accustomed to being with the childish man, but she knew that it would feel completely different to others.
She could either feel ashamed and guilty of her promiscuity or try to justify it in front of many people.
Although they had traveled together, they had not interacted much, so it would be natural to ignore each other. However, No Hee-bang had come looking for her, just as the man had predicted.
“Nothing serious happened… What’s the matter?”
“I heard from Hwangbo Yeohyeop that you have a connection with the Murim Alliance. If you have nothing else to do here, I have a favor to ask of you.”
“If it’s a favor…”
“Well, the information we sent through the Buntaju to the Murim Alliance may have some incorrect information. I was wondering if you could deliver this letter to the Murim Alliance in Seoan?”
No Hee-bang glanced briefly at the letter on the table, and Mong-ah recalled what the man had said.
Mong-ah repeated the word, feeling uneasy.
Mong-ah listened as Sanae told her that No Hee-bang was suspicious of him.
No Hee-bang suspected that Sanae was betraying Jungpamurim after gaining fame on the board by collaborating with the Eunryunhui. But to Mong-ah, it was an absurd suspicion.
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‘He’s trying to dispel his suspicions and fix those flaws…’
After hearing his conclusion, Mong-ah naturally understood the meaning behind the favor he had asked of her.
No Hee-bang was either going to distance Mong-ah or try to dig up information if she refused. Mong-ah wouldn’t tell him everything, but No Hee-bang could filter out some of the lies and get to the truth.
“Bang-ju, Binni still has work to do here.”
“Is that so? That’s strange. I thought you had no contact with the outside world regarding this situation. Maybe Hwangbo Yeohyeop…”
“Bang-ju.”
Mong-ah’s tone cut him off, and No Hee-bang’s nonchalant expression turned to anger.
“You know everything, so stop playing dumb. I know you were watching from the side.”
“…!”
<...You sound like you've done this a lot?>
<...If you expose the cards your opponent has, then the only ones who can play the cards are us. There's already a fact that seems like the biggest lie, so even if we add a true lie, won't some people believe it?>
Although it quickly returned to normal, Mong-ah didn’t miss the fact that No Hee-bang’s expression had been tinged with confusion.
Mong-ah felt a strange pleasure in her chest, but she didn’t show it on her face.
Instead, she spoke in a calm voice, trying to suppress the anger in her tone.
“If you want to know something, feel free to ask. I would be grateful for No Bang-ju’s help if I can get it.”
“Help…?”
Bulmang-eo.
There was a strict rule that one should not lie to others in the unbreakable Five Precepts, but Mong-ah had always been a bad monk who broke such rules from time to time.
