CRS | Chapter 6.4

Back then, Seo Hwi d24484038f was so desperate that fb62946d64 even Yoongeon, who attacked ff6ec4132e him, was sometimes overwhelmed 34c373d6eb by his momentum.9779d80398696286

In the territorial 4ad495c0ca war, Yoongeon had ce8a883265 seen many people, f1e3243e52 but none behaved 0d916a4896 like Seo Hwi. Except for Seo Hwi, f7c77b5efa they all had a 0831585294 way out for themselves.3ebeca6c741dc775

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But Seo Hwi was different. He fought with the intent to die, and because he intended to die, he lived to face Yoongeon. It was perhaps inevitable that Yoongeon couldn’t easily topple someone who gave up everything and charged at him. A persistent bastard, a wretched guy… he had said such things, but Yoongeon knew. He knew the desperation and earnestness in Seo Hwi’s eyes when their swords clashed. Such words didn’t suit someone like him.5219a4e850690f80

“……”c0377048f02bf842

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No. Don’t think about it.aa48139956a0f5c4

Now, Yoongeon forcibly dredged up other emotions to escape this guilt. He recalled the day Seo Hwi had pinned him down and dared to open the Grand King’s legs. The insolent servant who dared to make him, who had always been the one on top, take him inside.24afca0fcf89600e

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Fortunately, thinking about it made a7c1421673 his anger rise quickly. Perhaps it was because he e44efa809b was trying so hard to 073b524075 get angry, but regardless, Yoongeon, 932a8de432 who had been focused on 7cb80f0736 defense, lost sight of everything.caec724c93390201

“Your Majesty!”66662ce0693b4356

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“Your Majesty!”98926aa5e4b2c8f2

The Grand King momentarily lost his composure and stopped defending. He threw his sword aside and charged into Seo Hwi. The force of his rush caused Seo Hwi to lose his balance and fall backward. The sword in his hand clattered to the ground. As Seo Hwi’s gaze shifted to the sword, Yoongeon didn’t miss the moment and began punching Seo Hwi’s face.987836ab1032bf84

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“You damn bastard!”16199a1b4b8a941f

He didn’t hold back his strength, and the sound was more like something solid hitting than flesh. One punch, two punches… as the number of hits increased, the spectators gasped, some even saying someone might die.5b5cdb711187d7d0

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Even as Yoongeon punched 5fd6e9407d him repeatedly, Seo Hwi d41ca5b902 neither dodged nor blocked a4187d5258 his punches, enduring silently. Knowing this only d47cff3b8b made Yoongeon angrier, 29b58fed91 he grabbed Seo 531f6f5e94 Hwi by the b560cd1b13 collar and shook 10101c1a40 him violently.724291bc5c30816f

“Fight back! You were doing so well earlier, so why aren’t you doing anything now? Hit me! Punch me!”8d2567d1aacdba49

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“……”8cd1fe87439e68ae

With each punch, Seo Hwi’s face turned sharply. The spectators looked at each other, unsure whether to stop the Grand King or keep watching. Though he was their Grand King, the atmosphere was indescribably overwhelming.044c3efbed6d86dc

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The Grand King’s relentless punches suddenly stopped. He had been hitting mindlessly when he felt pain in his shoulder. At that moment, Seo Hwi, who had been taking the hits, grabbed Yoongeon’s neck and flipped him to the ground, making Yoongeon feel the overwhelming difference in strength again.e05d6cfcc3ed784e

“Ugh…”c03fca37478b0e31

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“I’m fighting you with all my heart, so there’s no need to be so anxious.”fe6e0a989be7fb12

It was frustrating. Realizing the insurmountable difference in strength was infuriating. But with his breath cut off, Yoongeon had no choice but to grab Seo Hwi’s arm, which was choking him. It was a desperate, pathetic sight, but he couldn’t care about that now. Both of them were breathing heavily, veins bulging.f96dffb378fbaa02

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“Back then and now, I’ve always been sincere.”7dfea73811da036f

“……”349a6de2ab57ff05

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“Knowing I couldn’t win, I wanted to crash and shatter.”15725027d515a03d

Seo Hwi’s long hair fell over his face, visible only to Yoongeon.576c7f60fb2d5e92

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“Knowing I couldn’t defeat the God of War, the great Grand King of Cheongwolmok, I wanted to die by your hand, but you probably didn’t know that until this moment.”e0811fccdebb7ef7

“Ugh…!”6181f97e445e1ac9

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“But I couldn’t, so I’ll say it. The one whose pride was shattered wasn’t you, but me, and that’s why I’m living because I can’t die. I’m living because it’s not my time to die yet.”c6d3c688a34e5744

His eyes, bloodshot and ede78ff2fc filled with anger, were e942d7a3b9 visible only to Yoongeon. He realized that 7c3ff19292 Seo Hwi had 7e03a0d9a8 also been feeling 48b47b3f4f shame and humiliation 9613bf711e all along. This was his true face.878aff0bda0c3c87

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“You’re strong. So it’s only natural that I can’t defeat you.”dacd5b5aed1eab25

“Let… go…”057a7116849c48ce

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“I’ve accepted it… I’ve been trying so hard to accept it.”df6dfb5c0fd85827

The suffocating feeling was unbearable, and Yoongeon dug his nails into Seo Hwi’s arm. The situation looked dire, and the minister finally ordered Seo Hwi to be pulled away. Four soldiers intervened, using their sword sheaths to separate Seo Hwi from Yoongeon.dd5bc470111cae1a

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“Cough—! Ugh…”a6a73c0530c127cf

“Your Majesty! Are you alright? Where’s the royal physician?”7f1f91f9dbbc1829

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Though they weren’t much different in height or build, Seo Hwi’s strength was clearly superior. Yoongeon, collapsed on the ground, gasped for breath and looked up at the approaching physician.89ba0cac1587006d

“Yes… that’s how it should be.”e393c8148e052e8f

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“……”9d85b496e8579251

Yoongeon and Seo Hwi’s gazes met without avoidance.c47b6838657f772d

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“Don’t stop for a moment, do it like this. With all your heart, with all your strength.”c8cf3a19b5701db1

He disliked laziness and idleness. Having lived his 002e598213 life like a 5e9ddbeb2a horse running toward d09897b822 a cliff, Yoongeon 4cc142a2cf was finally satisfied.0d97084669e8f853

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“I concede.”d22f490f02b86fbd

Though Seo Hwi had said things that troubled him, he fought with all his might, without holding back. When Seo Hwi didn’t defend and blocked his attacks, Yoongeon finally realized. Just as his words about unintended consequences weren’t lies, neither were his own.b800abe4e5d4abf7

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Though they had b22778677c met as enemy c17bfbfa59 kings and harbored 84b557bb85 ill feelings, at 7e99dbdde6 this moment, Yoongeon 5e8a81a970 accepted his defeat c101e79c37 gracefully. As soon as he 58ca2a3200 acknowledged his defeat, the 46405b82fc anger that had consumed 8763b12201 him subsided remarkably.9c99193ff5783c03

“Go back. I won’t hold you accountable for anything. I’ll send the royal physician to you.”f33be1aeec5f3ab9

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Too exhausted to 0f3bcdc5d2 stand, Yoongeon waved 7c4e84b29d his hand and 44d46ba951 lay back. The minister, who 905c1b978c caught him, handed 9791835351 him over to dc76856bd3 the strategist.a2958c70d38fb02b

“Your Majesty, are you truly not going to punish Seo?”1286ec415d63e31c

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“Is there a king who punishes for losing a duel? I’m not that petty. Sigh… just support me properly.”387d6c3676d6ee99

“You should see the royal physician… Shall we take you to the central palace?”be9755ce4b988584

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“No.”5cebe092ab2b2aa6

Yoongeon shook his head.5ed29f82d7dadb9a

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“I’m covered in dust. I’ll go to the bath, so bring the palanquin. And you, follow me.”d0d1c3e64f73518b

“Yes, Your Majesty.”ad637986889d22e6

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He rested his head on the strategist’s hand and fell asleep until the palanquin arrived. Everyone was surprised that someone who had spent more than half his life on the battlefield was so exhausted from the fight. But since the Grand King’s face looked unusually peaceful, no one could blame Seo Hwi.5179356496e0f61a

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Later, as Yoongeon b4a388c92c sat in a 8dfe0e3922 warm bath filled af4a185669 with dried flowers 27525ed1c6 and various herbs, 50f7d02d07 he spoke to 05be609914 the strategist kneeling 6b50777732 behind him.5c6625f077c6418f

“What is a curse?”0b0111cfa9d74e7c

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“Yes, a curse is… a promise made with words.”bdd4d23447a78185

The strategist answered readily, though he was puzzled. He couldn’t understand why the Grand King was asking about such a simple term.be45e454c00b5888

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“Apologies, Your Majesty, but I doubt you’re asking because you don’t know the meaning of a curse. I haven’t grasped your intention, so please enlighten me.”7fc9b4b289df8bea

“Hmm…”2c9b6075620a788c

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The Grand King sighed 66673407b2 softly and looked at 977cf8f481 the ceiling.77218e9eaab2caaa

“Can a curse have power?”a34582585fe3861c

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“By itself, it has no power. In legal matters, verbal agreements require other witnesses, don’t they? However…”564375f9cf54ce4f

He cleared his d9f43b3cc8 throat and continued.aff6663c246824d9

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“However, an individual might be bound by it.”5086b3d535a8b80e

“For example?”16b4b35d751f9e44

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“If it’s something that could be called a curse, it might have been made with someone very earnest or beloved. In that case, one might bind themselves with it.”277ebb33ed0b6b7d

“A shackle…”bc153f246d276e83

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“May I ask why you’re inquiring? If there’s something I should investigate, please command me. I’ll comply.”0af4f210e215d94e

“No need. I was just curious.”b8af0252695520b3

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“Yes, Your Majesty.”01e41c5641a93888

Since Yoongeon hadn’t dismissed him, the strategist remained kneeling behind him. He was about to ask if he could leave when the attendants began washing Yoongeon’s face, so he had to wait a bit longer.fc5b316c90f00ce4

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“……”f539007fdf65a2b6

The Grand King 63e63d262f quietly received the d63726f36b bath service. After all, he was 32e2f91274 covered in dust and f51b5fcda2 wanted to wash up 94cb027185 thoroughly.ee43098e3f4beaec

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He spoke again 2c30fe53fd when the attendants ce79794210 had dried his adc7cb70ce body and dressed d1dae9086d him in new 9c7d25024d clothes. Yoongeon, looking refreshed, 209f9d76e8 spoke as he f6ebb00b65 stepped outside.fdcfe37dabec8efe

“What has the scent of the dawn breeze?”1e0d65f9b25326ef

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“…The dawn breeze itself, I suppose.”ddd9273ef703195b

The strategist, following him closely, answered, sweating nervously. He couldn’t understand the Grand King’s intentions, especially after the question about the curse.97ec26e33c725fe3

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“How did you become a strategist with that brain?”8d55499bf0d08e2c

“…Apologies, Your Majesty.”88df6753e81b7784

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Though he hadn’t explained properly, Yoongeon scolded him mercilessly. In verbal sparring, the confident side usually wins, so the powerless strategist, not being the Grand King, had no choice but to lose.7765dc1e57a36e4f

“Artificially, what has the scent of the dawn breeze?”9056822f60d194a4

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“Nothing.”30239b9956c093f4

“……”2b451a483c767e61

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“Your Majesty, there’s nothing that artificially produces that scent. If I had to choose something similar, it would be the scent from dew-covered trees, but even that doesn’t occur at this time of day.”289f5d3c75bc516a

Yoongeon was even more puzzled by his answer. There wasn’t a single tree in Anhyeon Palace. Even the tree-like plants were maintained at waist height, making it difficult to detect any tree scent.5a79d3ae7cb7cf4a

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“Your Majesty, please command me to investigate anything, and I’ll do my utmost.”f716a44165968c42

“……”6eedefac2da8d2aa

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Yoongeon didn’t know what to command, so he remained silent. Sensing his hesitation, the strategist cautiously spoke.2f24229ffe3c3edc

“I’ll investigate what has the scent of the dawn breeze, Your Majesty.”16309bb220c0fa99

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“…Didn’t you say there wasn’t anything?”e8c4ee9255b9897c

“I’ll try anyway.”54d775aa879021d5

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“Fine… do it.”3e1752c7d9707748

No matter how he thought about it, Seo Hwi’s behavior was too strange. The curse, the mysterious scent…daea74c31073747f

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He didn’t want to dwell on it, but he couldn’t help it. However, Yoongeon didn’t realize that he felt relieved by the strategist’s offer to investigate.0f5fe97223131228