CRS | Chapter 6.4

Back then, Seo 2c2e9dc894 Hwi was so f1f4d54777 desperate that even 84666330a4 Yoongeon, who attacked b9d19a6b02 him, was sometimes 55743ae51c overwhelmed by his 45eae56366 momentum.013892e98960ea87

In the territorial war, 50800beb73 Yoongeon had seen many 34c702b6d9 people, but none behaved 634b0ffc15 like Seo Hwi. Except for Seo 5f2b6f17eb Hwi, they all 660fcc02b5 had a way 35ab9ea0e0 out for themselves.aadd4a955c849be3

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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.71437925ba1309d9

“……”7405153a9df99f6a

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No. Don’t think about it.48c28730dec67b8e

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.47cc4e4f28abc106

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Fortunately, thinking about d27ab51980 it made his cbdcbd248f anger rise quickly. Perhaps it was 5a569f03ec because he was 1e4ccdf9c2 trying so hard 1488064614 to get angry, dda4b331e3 but regardless, Yoongeon, 6488933a0a who had been 039a84619a focused on defense, 4380a7f448 lost sight of 1df7814bcc everything.eaa817476a037610

“Your Majesty!”82d9d40de7b47fb0

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“Your Majesty!”418a29322c5fe772

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.919c4b64e4c29b15

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“You damn bastard!”e91f9694a1b46c5c

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.b7f06560f6e96c68

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Even as Yoongeon punched him 284daa9513 repeatedly, Seo Hwi neither dodged a5a650cc2b nor blocked his punches, enduring 16903d334d silently. Knowing this only fdbd6f5759 made Yoongeon angrier, f0ba198b32 he grabbed Seo 39e6cf5535 Hwi by the 13cef2683b collar and shook a14454f34d him violently.aa351694f3fc4df3

“Fight back! You were doing so well earlier, so why aren’t you doing anything now? Hit me! Punch me!”e1cf265135ea1e63

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“……”c331be76fdcbe466

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.52e80adb8f7f8dca

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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.95712bc40ec912b8

“Ugh…”fcc3d0aae77ae5cf

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“I’m fighting you with all my heart, so there’s no need to be so anxious.”cd993c80a60c86a9

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.24e71352b064ccae

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“Back then and now, I’ve always been sincere.”93407d7c70886752

“……”60251becf7966640

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“Knowing I couldn’t win, I wanted to crash and shatter.”13e1bf751a4ef87e

Seo Hwi’s long hair fell over his face, visible only to Yoongeon.0e0378b5da74d158

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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.”db8fd5d7b6f6c67b

“Ugh…!”8661a4b268046d91

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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.”84df8f55cf9e27ae

His eyes, bloodshot and 0fea9b3c5b filled with anger, were 8cfa572d19 visible only to Yoongeon. He realized that Seo Hwi 9255fd326c had also been feeling shame 1922778bb1 and humiliation all along. This was his true face.992315c92b3e56af

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“You’re strong. So it’s only natural that I can’t defeat you.”ad5c34f5fa3405f9

“Let… go…”34c1407d70bda50f

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“I’ve accepted it… I’ve been trying so hard to accept it.”071af22069bac55a

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.32a6410bf6af7dfd

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“Cough—! Ugh…”59669ddd3bf2f48d

“Your Majesty! Are you alright? Where’s the royal physician?”4cf25e5e0dd546ac

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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.8aeeb2164910a835

“Yes… that’s how it should be.”e5fe3176e395f6e3

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“……”5dc6704308d4f065

Yoongeon and Seo Hwi’s gazes met without avoidance.d1313e2c5fa1a885

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“Don’t stop for a moment, do it like this. With all your heart, with all your strength.”0cd0133e778a65a5

He disliked laziness and idleness. Having lived his life like c869f7aa79 a horse running toward a a827b5ff9e cliff, Yoongeon was finally satisfied.6d948d7fbe64533b

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“I concede.”1618ce438df17f36

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.e6115fdecfaf5f8b

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Though they had met as 8700660550 enemy kings and harbored ill 6a2dd05aeb feelings, at this moment, Yoongeon 904736adc5 accepted his defeat gracefully. As soon as he acknowledged 1ef50a0936 his defeat, the anger that 870e53cd87 had consumed him subsided remarkably.81205bb8b01ac312

“Go back. I won’t hold you accountable for anything. I’ll send the royal physician to you.”6cf4da5458d319b7

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Too exhausted to stand, cb15ee2faf Yoongeon waved his hand 3fab6f71e7 and lay back. The minister, who caught him, f0a81a083a handed him over to the 3d0e176a39 strategist.0512ebc5b910b6dd

“Your Majesty, are you truly not going to punish Seo?”fa3748be4391b925

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“Is there a king who punishes for losing a duel? I’m not that petty. Sigh… just support me properly.”0755ed6081f877fd

“You should see the royal physician… Shall we take you to the central palace?”3011bd0834701008

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“No.”3eece89c2d51d4e6

Yoongeon shook his head.4ae2b25e1bfe40e8

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“I’m covered in dust. I’ll go to the bath, so bring the palanquin. And you, follow me.”4a23921197a00bee

“Yes, Your Majesty.”e32cd70c79314bf3

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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.e287db49ba4bc5c8

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Later, as Yoongeon 9585d38584 sat in a c0356005af warm bath filled c3ca0ecd20 with dried flowers 68a87d34a2 and various herbs, 0622a7b5f2 he spoke to 2bbe6b42a2 the strategist kneeling 833c679799 behind him.909a6d784a9953cb

“What is a curse?”44f850ca5a9040cd

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“Yes, a curse is… a promise made with words.”c79d1c6a58d5aacd

The strategist answered readily, though he was puzzled. He couldn’t understand why the Grand King was asking about such a simple term.84ed1ed84b1caf7a

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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.”279268a0aeff15e3

“Hmm…”12b5315a0ac71607

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The Grand King d80ae4f922 sighed softly and cb2a9067f3 looked at the ef44598e51 ceiling.94b83ff406db10f6

“Can a curse have power?”e79d9ab2f498a5d1

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“By itself, it has no power. In legal matters, verbal agreements require other witnesses, don’t they? However…”f1d4f34559893d2f

He cleared his 2db054d32b throat and continued.2f7fa424a008179d

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“However, an individual might be bound by it.”57b92a51f1a5d686

“For example?”4db9c034dd2049cf

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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.”dda9cb18f039702f

“A shackle…”70b27632330d51c2

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“May I ask why you’re inquiring? If there’s something I should investigate, please command me. I’ll comply.”bbf44d0f3e857943

“No need. I was just curious.”08a3931f0932d841

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“Yes, Your Majesty.”2a9268b00f629c9e

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.1a5ab1fbb2ca4c07

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“……”1d89873b5af654ac

The Grand King quietly received e5e35ecdc2 the bath service. After all, he 317df86d23 was covered in fb65f49b79 dust and wanted 0d019dfd37 to wash up 36b2295105 thoroughly.7e09b249e66d8e59

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He spoke again cccf6be9e7 when the attendants b26ba23e72 had dried his bff68b89c3 body and dressed e036db3387 him in new 439490e732 clothes. Yoongeon, looking refreshed, spoke 4e559f5fc7 as he stepped outside.2cbf5db811d79ec9

“What has the scent of the dawn breeze?”258abe5e5e2b1c19

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“…The dawn breeze itself, I suppose.”90ed111a2fe4e2c7

The strategist, following him closely, answered, sweating nervously. He couldn’t understand the Grand King’s intentions, especially after the question about the curse.1337235a2587778e

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“How did you become a strategist with that brain?”0b8a89f85e663ea6

“…Apologies, Your Majesty.”a67bdd682b9f9aed

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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.961d70b970ff077a

“Artificially, what has the scent of the dawn breeze?”fbc6c7118a0fc373

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“Nothing.”f0d05db2a309cc88

“……”13f451eb7b526bdb

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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.”b3be5fc85e9e6089

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.cfd9ca490e75408f

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“Your Majesty, please command me to investigate anything, and I’ll do my utmost.”f9a5901e6747f696

“……”3109d389e5010929

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Yoongeon didn’t know what to command, so he remained silent. Sensing his hesitation, the strategist cautiously spoke.6ae55630d6748478

“I’ll investigate what has the scent of the dawn breeze, Your Majesty.”0dafa1b14aeb64c5

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“…Didn’t you say there wasn’t anything?”059f3cf7a1f62c8f

“I’ll try anyway.”af561fb72bd82a1d

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“Fine… do it.”7b663ad070049fa6

No matter how he thought about it, Seo Hwi’s behavior was too strange. The curse, the mysterious scent…ffe3ce408432470d

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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.f499c2c533a900b6