Picked Up the Self-Proclaimed Heavenly Horse 295

Chapter 283 – Cheonma Religion (2)

Unlike during the Black Sword Sect, I couldn’t help but flinch as the Ma-no’s gaze fell on me.

If we were to compare just pure strength, I was undoubtedly much stronger than the Ma-no, who was still at the peak of his power… but there was such a thing as atmosphere.

If a muscular, tight-bodied middle-aged man suddenly opened his eyes wide, anyone would be startled.

Of course, this didn’t last long.

After Hong Yeon-hwa’s explanation and the Black Sword Sect’s supplement, his expression quickly softened.

Anyway, after unpacking my luggage in Hong Yeon-hwa’s room and coming out, I stopped what I was doing and followed the Ma-no and the Black Sword Sect, who said they would personally guide Hong Yeon-hwa, and wandered around inside.

As the Black Sword Sect said, the headquarters of Cheonma Religion was spacious, but a little empty.

They filled the remaining space with things like a dance floor or a lake.

But that didn’t mean it lacked substance.

I don’t know much about the lake because I have no sense of aesthetics, but the dance floor was so well-made that my body was itching.

There weren’t many decorations, and they were all painted black, so it looked rather dull overall…

Still, the buildings that were frequently used had a similar level of formality to the headquarters of the Wulin League in the original world.

While touring the headquarters of Cheonma Religion, Hong Yeon-hwa, the Ma-no, and the Black Sword Sect talked about various things.

Things Hong Yeon-hwa experienced when she came to our world, things that were simply enjoyable in the past, and her current situation.

It felt like we were loosening up as we talked, as we had said before.

I felt a little excluded from the conversation, but it was interesting to learn about Hong Yeon-hwa that I didn’t know.

Anyway, after taking a light tour, we finally returned to the office where the Ma-no was working.

As soon as Hong Yeon-hwa sat down in her chair, she took out a candy from her bag that I didn’t know when she had taken out and said,

“Ma-no. Gather all the executives working in other branches.”

“They’ll all come running as soon as they hear that the Cheonma has returned.”

“Yes. When they all gather, let’s officially announce to the other members and the commoners that the Lady has returned.”

“I’ll do that.”

“Oh, and I plan to announce the fact of my wedding as well.”

“…What?”

As the Ma-no looked at the Black Sword Sect with a bewildered expression, she nodded slightly.

“That’s right. They said they would hold it all at once with the five of us.”

“It’s something we promised a long time ago. I have no intention of backing out.”

“Oh, no. I’m not opposed to it. It’s just that to have a wedding that befits the Cheonma’s status, we need a budget and time that are commensurate with it…”

“I have an idea about that.”

For a moment, the Ma-no hesitated, and then Samamaeng, who had stepped back to allow Hong Yeon-hwa to untie her hair, spoke up.

“Madam, you may have a rough idea, but our world is quite livable compared to this place.”

“I can’t quite imagine it, but I heard that the Mingjeguk is thriving, the factions are factions, and the bloodshed that could have been caused by the words of this side’s horse breeders was stopped by the Cheonma and her husband.”

“That’s right. And although I’ve only just started to grow, I am the head of the Samasega, a noble family in the Mingga.”

“Oh…is it what I’m thinking?”

Samamaeng nodded as if to give the Ma-no confidence in his guess.

“How about officially making a deal? We can distribute all essential goods, including food.”

“That’s exactly what we needed. However…we’ve had a drought for three years now, and we have nothing left.”

“I know.”

“Even before that, there was nothing left due to the evil deeds of the Wulin League that had lasted for decades.”

“I know that too.”

“A deal means that if you give something, you also receive something. What exactly does the religion want?”

“Martial arts.”

Samamaeng spoke with his characteristic softness, but unlike usual, his smile seemed meaningful.

“You’ve heard that the martial arts of Cheonma Religion are unique.”

“Just call it magic. It’s annoying to call it a religion’s martial arts, but it has side effects that can be recognized even here.”

“Thank you. Then let’s get back to the point. I have a considerable interest in magic.”

“Do you really…mean that?”

The Ma-no’s question was valid.

Although magic can become strong quickly without any special foundation, it can also twist the user’s psyche or cause madness.

It is not a martial art that can be coveted in a noble family that has already secured a safe and sure way to become stronger.

If it were an ordinary case, that would be true.

However, the Samasega family is a family that has collected all kinds of low-level martial arts and created a rising martial art by taking only the advantages.

They even transformed things that were treated as acrobatics into respectable magic and techniques.

Anyway, if there is a clear advantage, the Samasega family is the place where they can make it their own.

In fact, when Samayeoryeong’s secret technique was put on track, didn’t it become even stronger by applying some of it to the electric thunder destruction magic?

“It’s for research purposes. It’s not like there were no magic in the world originally, but they didn’t develop as much as the religion did.”

“…I’ll ask just in case, but what do you plan to use it for?”

“What? Ah…you were worried about that. We have no intention of creating suicide bombers like the Magong, so please don’t worry. The first lady is staring at me with her eyes wide open, how could I do such a thing?”

“Come to think of it, you were close enough to share a room with Cheonma-nim. I understand. I will trust you. Now let’s move on to the details.”

As soon as Hong Yeon-hwa was mentioned, the Ma-no’s face softened as if to ask when he had ever looked serious.

Watching Samamaeng negotiate with him in detail, I couldn’t help but marvel.

With Hong Yeon-hwa’s name alone, couldn’t they do anything here?

Although I know in my head that what they do here is treated like a god, it’s inevitable that it’s amazing.

Well, when I think about it seriously, it’s not like they can do anything. Still, it seems like they can do almost anything.

I absentmindedly stroked the pink hair next to me, and Hong Yeon-hwa took out the second candy secretly, but hesitated.

Looking back and forth between the candy and me, she closed her eyes as if the candy was about to disappear.

Then, one candy appeared in front of me.

What would I have done if I hadn’t brought that?

I picked up the candy with a smirk.

“How delicious is it that you have to secretly take it out and eat it? Huh?”

“It’s…really…really delicious…”

She handed it to me with her hands, unable to take her eyes off the candy, her face full of regret.

When I moved the candy to the left, Hong Yeon-hwa’s head turned to the left.

When I moved it to the right, she turned to the right again.

Gulp.

She opened her mouth slightly and swallowed her saliva while staring at the candy.

It’s a strange feeling.

…I don’t know why one candy is emitting such a vulgar feeling.

I didn’t plan to steal the candy, but if it’s coming out like this, I can’t help but feel a little mischievous.

“Ah-.”

I opened my mouth and pretended to eat the candy.

“Oops!”

Hong Yeon-hwa looked at me with a disappointed expression and her voice as she looked at the candy in my hand.

Taking advantage of that moment, I quickly put the candy in her mouth.

“…Nyum?”

Suddenly surprised by the sweet taste in her mouth, Hong Yeon-hwa opened her pink eyes wide.

After pausing for a moment to understand the situation, she smiled bashfully and ran towards me.

Well, she ran towards me, but she was almost falling towards my side.

“My dear~”

“Oops.”

I reflexively caught Hong Yeon-hwa’s body, but she didn’t care and started thrashing around like she was swimming.

She started wriggling and flailing around, as if she were swimming.

It was like animals marking their territory by rubbing their scent on their favorite object.

Even the Ma-no, who was having a serious conversation over there, was staring at us.

Hong Yeon-hwa hugged me until she was satisfied and sat on my lap.

“Give me your hand.”

“What are you going to do with it?”

As soon as I reached out my hand, she pulled it towards her and placed it on her stomach.

Then she pressed it down with her big breasts so that I couldn’t take it out.

Hong Yeon-hwa leaned her back against my chest and tickled my chin with her lips.

“Of course, why wouldn’t I do this? Be quiet until the conversation is over.”

“…I think it’s over now.”

Suddenly, Hong Yeon-hwa expressed her affection.

It was familiar to us, but it seemed dramatic to the others.

The Black Sword Duke, who had already seen something similar, nodded with a satisfied expression.

Even the Ma-no had a trembling expression as if he had seen his daughter getting married.

I remember seeing me and Paengsoso acting like this before, and Paengojin had the same expression.

Come to think of it, Hong Yeon-hwa lost her mother at birth, but she was treated specially for showing extraordinary talent.

In fact, the Black Sword Duke even said that he was still guarding young Hong Yeon-hwa.

Now that I think about it, I can understand these reactions.

Although they couldn’t have a childhood like a normal child due to the times and circumstances, they never experienced material deprivation.

They also hoped that their anger and resentment towards the world would not be directed towards Hong Yeon-hwa.

When I first heard it, I was curious about how it could be possible, but now I understand.

They just loved Hong Yeon-hwa more than anything they had ever experienced.