Chapter: 837
“Me?”
He asked back, seemingly embarrassed by the Poison King’s words.
Is it my fault that the relationship between Dang So-yeol and the Poison King has become strange?
As I was making a blank expression because I didn’t know what he was talking about, the Poison King continued speaking with a complicated expression.
“No, I misspoke… It wasn’t exactly your fault.”
“What do you mean…?”
“The last time I saw you, your daughter seemed to be having a particularly hard time.”
Lastly, the incident that Dang So-yeol mentioned was a year ago.
“So, at that time, I naturally thought it was your fault.”
“Yes?”
What kind of nonsense is this?
It was an absurd statement to think that it was my fault that Dang So-yeol looked gloomy.
But.
“Most of the time, when your daughter is sad, it’s your fault.”
“…”
Somehow, the believable aftertaste was enough to shut my mouth.
Because I didn’t really have anything to say about this.
When I couldn’t come up with anything to say, the Poison King looked at me with a subtle expression.
That expression is like, ‘You don’t really have anything to say, do you?’
As he said, I had nothing to say, so I continued to remain silent.
“So I figured it would be like that this time too. But since it looked particularly difficult, I made two guesses.”
“If it’s just a guess….”
“The first one is… . This time, I thought it was your fault too.”
His eyebrows furrow slightly at those words. The fact that he thought about it means that it wasn’t his fault.
“The second is….”
A moment of silence passes. The reason for the silence is the Poison King’s hesitation.
A few seconds passed. Fortunately, the heavily shut mouth of the Poison King opened again.
“I was mistaken in thinking that my daughter was still young.”
“Hmm.”
It was a sound that I didn’t quite understand. Was it a mistake to think that I was young?
‘I think all parents are like that.’
Someone once said that parents consider their children as children no matter how old they are.
In our house, we don’t have soybean powder like this, so let’s leave it out.
It was obvious that the Poison King cared for Dang So-yeol, so it was only natural that he would do so.
But, the King’s words just now seemed different.
Further explanation is needed.
I was quietly looking at the Poison King with that thought in my mind.
“I told you. About the first mistake.”
“Are you saying you thought it was my fault?”
“That’s right.”
“Yes, I heard.”
“That was the case back then. Honestly, I don’t think it’s much different now.”
“…”
That’s an honest answer. That’s why I didn’t mind at all.
“But the problem was the words you brought up as a solution. Do you know what I said to the child then?”
“I don’t know.”
He brings it out as if he is complaining.
“If you wish, I can break off your engagement with Namgung-ga and make you marry Dangmun.”
“…!”
“That’s what I said.”
My eyebrows furrow involuntarily. I force myself to suppress my irritated feelings.
One, the Poison King must have noticed that my mood was ruined, so he smiled awkwardly and said.
“It doesn’t seem like a good choice to you either.”
“… Regardless of whether it’s good or bad, I don’t think it’s a very pleasant story for me.”
Leaving aside the fact that it was meant for Dang So-yeol, from my perspective it was closer to being unpleasant.
There is no way the Poison King would not know this.
But the fact that you brought it up like this means that what you say afterward is more important.
“Yes, of course it would have been like that. And. I guess it was the same with my daughter.”
“Is that what the Lady Dang said?”
Dang So-yeol was also in a bad mood. That seemed to be an important point.
“The child who heard that immediately got angry and said, ‘Stop talking nonsense.’”
“…”
“It was the first time the child was that angry.”
The Poison King laughed as he spoke.
“If that’s the way to go, I haven’t even started…. What do you think of my efforts…. And in the end.”
Emotions seep through the smiling Poison King.
“Using this method, doesn’t that mean the party will not change?”
“…!”
“After saying that, she left the party in disappointment.”
“…”
I swallowed the saliva secretly.
It seems that it was around that time that Dang So-yeol left Sichuan and came to Guga for a while during his training.
Then, since he followed the Dark King to another place, I thought it was simply because of training.
‘Was there a problem like this?’
This is something I didn’t know about.
“When I heard those words, it felt like a stab in the heart. And it hit me very deeply.”
As if to prove his point, the Poison King gently strokes my chest.
“That was true. When I said I would take responsibility for the sins of my family and turn things around, I was always so narrow-minded in the way my father chose for the sake of his child.”
The voice that spoke as if it was self-mocking seemed to be losing strength. There was a hint of regret rather than resentment in it.
I’m sorry I said those things to my daughter and made her hear those things.
The King’s feelings might not have been like that.
“Honey, I understand that the child hates me. It was completely understandable.”
Did he give up? Judging from his reaction, it seemed like that.
I looked at the Poison King and thought of it.
I understand why Dang So-yeol distanced himself from the Poison King. I also understand that the Poison King did something wrong.
I understand why Dang So-yeol was angry because of that.
‘What should I say?’
Is that really all?
Is the current situation really over with Dang So-yeol getting angry? Along with that question, the answer comes to mind.
‘No.’
In my opinion, that wasn’t the only thing.
Even if Dang So-yeol was clearly angry, I didn’t think that was all there was to it.
After thinking about this for a while, I said to the Poison King.
“Your Majesty.”
The Poison King looks at me at my call. His gaze is still somewhat dark.
“It’s just a nitpick, but I don’t think Lady Dang really hates you.”
“…What does that mean?”
“What does it mean…?”
Instead of spitting it out, I put more strength into my gaze as I looked at the Poison King. How should I say it comfortably? How should I say it so that it won’t be difficult? I thought about that for a moment.
“… The daughter resembles the lord.”
I blurted out the most convenient words I could muster. I meant it.
However, the Poison King who heard the words just made a puzzled expression.
It seemed like he didn’t quite understand.
“What is that…?”
“You don’t have to understand it. It’s just like that… Also, I think it’s okay to worry.”
“…”
I understand what the Poison King is worried about, but it doesn’t seem like a big problem to me.
“As you said, the young lady is not weak and is not young.”
“…”
Dang So-yeol is neither young nor weak.
On the contrary, he was strong and tenacious. I remember how he never gave up and stood firm no matter what situation he encountered.
If Dokbi was like that, then this Dang So-yeol will be like that too.
“If you are still worried, let’s meet separately.”
“… That child… .”
“Honestly, you’ve never tried to meet.”
“…”
The King’s mouth shuts abruptly at my remark.
I could tell just by looking at him. He was probably too scared to even bother meeting me.
“Right?”
Silence is affirmation.
The Poison King said nothing. That was enough of an answer.
I said it awkwardly, watching the reaction.
“Please try to have some conversation. Don’t just sit there.”
I wanted to speak as calmly as possible, but I couldn’t.
I’m spitting out advice… because I don’t remember ever having a conversation with my father.
‘Conversation.’
Don’t just stay still, at least try talking.
The words I spit out go around and around, digging into me and creating questions.
‘I guess I’ll have to try it.’
It’s something I should have done sometime. If only I had done it in a past life, if possible.
Since I couldn’t do it that way, I had to do it this time.
I chew my tongue in disgust and add remarks to the Poison King.
“Anyway… I understand the situation. It was up to you, my lord, to decide, but I got involved unnecessarily. I apologize for that.”
“… I hope it helps, so don’t mind. And, I’m sorry too.”
The head of the party apologized to me for mentioning the engagement with Namgung-ga and for saying he would touch it.
“Yes.”
I accepted this without much reaction. Honestly, if I had wanted to keep nagging, I could have, but I didn’t.
There was no need to do that, considering the relationship with the Poison King. Besides, it was right to endure it because of Dang So-yeol.
Just when I thought the story was about to end.
“… Next.”
I added, pulling a letter out of my bosom.
“I don’t have time to stay right now, so I just organized the schedule a little and brought it.”
“Organization? I don’t think there was time for that.”
“No. Fortunately, it just happened as I was making it.”
To be exact, I wasted all my spare time because I stayed up all night complaining that the fireworks weren’t coming out.
“First of all, I think there’s more to find out about Dokcheondan. For the sake of research, please discuss this matter separately with the higher-ups.”
“What if it’s at the top?”
“This is Baekhwasangdan.”
“… I see.”
As expected, it was Baekhwasangdan. Upon hearing the name of the merchant, the Poison King nodded as if he understood.
I couldn’t help it. The only connection I had was with that boss… And at that exact moment.
“The branch manager of Sacheon is someone I know well, so there won’t be a problem.”
Since the branch manager, Daemukri, is an easy-to-handle person, he was easy to use in this area as well.
If there’s one concern here, it’s this.
‘If possible, it would be better for Mrs. Mi to use another place.’
Since the Tang family is currently being seen in the Central Plains, the very act of doing business with them could be detrimental to Baekhwasangdan.
When I think about it, it was really a pity for Mrs. Mi.
‘…there is no way.’
I didn’t have many cards in this regard.
If we really want to look at another method.
‘The top.’
The place at the very top of the Central Plains that has my sights set on it.
There are some people who use it though.
‘The risk is too high.’
If you use something you don’t know well, it will definitely be a chain around your ankles.
In this case, it was ultimately said that the best way was to open a deal with Baekhwasangdan.
“… Are you okay?”
The Poison King asked.
He too must know that this is somewhat of a burden.
One, if I think about it again, this is the best.
It is unclear how long the party will be able to procure materials without outside help.
For example, Shaolin and Hwasan have contracts with several guilds to obtain materials.
“It’s okay.”
I had already made up my mind to do it. So I had to endure whatever it was.
“… If that’s you, I won’t decline.”
“This is something I do for fun, so what?”
The Tang family regains their lost achievements, and I use them to get what I want.
It was strictly for the purpose of a transaction. After that, I handed over the letter and looked at the King and said.
“Actually, I’d like to check it out a bit more directly… I guess I should go soon.”
“Are you thinking of going back right away?”
“Yes. I think something is going to happen. Oh, but I’ll stop by before I go back.”
“Okay.”
“Then.”
I gave a brief nod, then turned around and immediately grabbed the doorknob.
thud.
Immediately after Gu Yangcheon left the room.
The Poison King looked at the door as if lost in thought.
-Honestly, you’ve never tried to meet.
It was a stabbing remark.
There are also things I couldn’t do because I was afraid of my child’s hatred.
‘…this.’
I was pointed out exactly what I was avoiding. It was so sharp that I couldn’t even refute it.
Why didn’t I think about it deeply?
Why would you avoid something like this?
‘Did Bongmun have any influence on me?’
Taking responsibility for the sins of one’s ancestors. That was the first vow, but was it different when one experienced it firsthand?
My vision, clouded by the burden, seemed to have prevented me from noticing such simple facts.
“Phew… .”
The Poison King wipes his face as if he is tired and spits out softly.
“That was stupid.”
His voice is full of self-reproach.
And a vague determination seeped into me. At the same time, I got up.
It seemed like there was a place I had to go to right away before it was too late.
‘… I guess I’ll have to thank you later.’
Later, when he sees Gu Yangcheon separately, he tells him this as well. The moment the Poison King, who had made up his mind, was about to make a move.
“…”
The Poison King’s body froze at the touch of something.
As I was thinking about Gu Yangcheon, I realized something I had belatedly forgotten.
“Ha.”
The Poison King let out a sigh of relief.
The reason is.
“… I got hit.”
He couldn’t ask what he really wanted to ask. He just talked about himself until the end. After hearing what he had to say, Gu Yangcheon just disappeared.
The Poison King knew that this absurd situation was not a coincidence.
It was all Gu Yangcheon’s intention. He must have said something to steal the soul and then disappeared without getting into the main topic.
“Ha ha.”
The Poison King laughed as he realized this.
“As expected… I can’t give it to my daughter.”
More than anything, I can’t give my precious daughter to a guy like that.
But the Poison King swears so.
In reality, it was something I didn’t mean.
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