NABC Book 5: Chapter 6
Book 5: Chapter 6
Book 5: Chapter 6
Elder Yeom nodded gently in agreement.
Considering the capabilities of the target of the war in the north, I believe it is worth attempting. However
The target of the northern war, Dong Ga-hyu, prostrated himself on the floor and interrupted Elder Yeom.
I, Dong Ga-hyu, will surely accomplish this!
Although he might have been angered by the interruption,
Elder Yeom, whose expression remained unchanged, continued speaking after Dong Ga-hyu finished.
However, regardless of this persons abilities, there are significant concerns regarding his reliability. This person is
Then, Dong Ga-hyu shouted again.
If not I, Dong Ga-hyu, then there is no merchant in the north you can trust!
Dong Ga-hyu.
The booming Dong Ga-hyu immediately shut his mouth at the chill he felt from the Eldest Young Masters single remark.
Yes?
Despite sweating, he sneakily tried to gauge the situation but met the Eldest Young Masters gaze staring directly at him.
He, heek?!
Dong Ga-hyu buried his head back on the floor.T/his chapter is updated by
I deserve to die!
The Eldest Young Master gestured to Elder Yeom to continue.
Please, go on.
Elder Yeom calmly resumed,
During the northern war, this person was accused of supplying military goods to enemy tribes, and was not punished only due to lack of evidence.
This, this!
Dong Ga-hyu was restless, wanting to interrupt Elder Yeom several times, but ultimately remained silent under the Eldest Young Masters steady gaze.
To this moment, the military authorities in the north are still continuing their investigation into this person, as far as I am aware.
As Elder Yeom finished speaking, the Eldest Young Master nodded in understanding.
A dreadful act. Selling or lending military supplies to an enemy nation during war is tantamount to treason.
Dong Ga-hyus face paled at these words, but the Eldest Young Master wasnt finished.
You mentioned an investigation by the northern military authorities?
Yes, its being handled by the intelligence agency directly under the Great Generals office.
I see. If its the intelligence agency directly under the Great Generals office, it must be a competent organization.
So, you must be cautious. Only heaven knows what this person might do in the north, claiming to be on a mission while using the Eldest Young Masters name as a shield.
Elder Yeom was about to recommend a few individuals that came to mind, but the Eldest Young Master spoke first.
The fact that this person is still freely roaming around despite the capable organization of the Great Generals office investigating for several years suggests his abilities might be more competent than we anticipated.
A glimmer of pride appeared on Dong Ga-hyus face.
It is true that I am competent. Thats why
Elder Yeom, with a hardened expression, paused to choose his words carefully, then spoke bluntly.
A rein for control is absolutely necessary. However
Elder Yeom looked at Dong Ga-hyu with a disdainful expression.
This person is also skilled enough to not leave behind any weaknesses.
The Eldest Young Master nodded, arms crossed.
I see.
Silence settled in the room for a moment.
It felt as if one could hear the sound of an old man, kneeling and prostrate, rolling his eyes back and forth.
Very capable, but dangerously so.
Elder Yeom turned his eyes towards the Eldest Young Master.
I wonder if the Eldest Young Master has a way to control him?
At this moment, Dong Ga-hyu, for reasons unknown to him, seemed excessively craven, like a despicable old man.
Yet in reality, the old man was among the most influential merchants in the north, and under certain circumstances, like now, he was someone who did not need to heed Elder Yeoms opinions due to his substantial financial power.
Ordinarily, it would be prudent to reconsider employing such an individual for important missions.
However, he hoped that the Eldest Young Master might have some means to manage him.
Dong Ga-hyu.
The Eldest Young Master called out to Dong Ga-hyu.
The more Elder Yeom pondered, the more his thoughts tangled, leaving no time to organize them, as the Eldest Young Masters soft voice filled the room.
Dong Ga-hyu.
Dong Ga-hyu tried to respond hastily, but only a whistling sound escaped his lips.
The Eldest Young Master slowly walked past the desk to stand in front of the wretched old man.
I will not command you to stake your worthless life on this mission.
The Eldest Young Master issued an irrefutable command.
However, you must ensure this missions success.
The Eldest Young Master whispered into the old mans ear.
Isnt that right, Dong Ga-hyu?
The Eldest Young Masters eyes narrowed like the edge of a blade.
Or should I call you Arukutai of the Ugrai Tribe?
The old mans eyes widened as if they might tear apart.
For some reason, the Eldest Young Masters voice sounded to him like that of his brother, whom he had stabbed in the back and killed long ago.
The voice of his brother who had trusted him more than anyone else in the world!
The old man cried out as if in a fit.
I, I will surely fulfill your command and succeed!
He smashed his head against the hard marble floor.
Surely!
And smashed it again.
Surely!
Blood splattered, but he did not stop.
Surely!
Then, another message flew to the Eldest Young Masters ear.
It was the content he had been waiting for.
Its the truth, my lord.
A thoroughly satisfied smile appeared on the lips of Eldest Young Master Yeon So-hyeon.
For a moment, his teeth, reminiscent of a sharks serrated edges, were exposed, but no one in the office saw them.
It was the result produced by the amalgamation of the voices of vengeful spirits narrated by the Ghostly Heavenly Mirror and the dragon eyes possessed by the Witch of Golden Eyes.
Do not worry.
Yeon So-hyeon reassured the filled room of vengeful spirits in his mind.
This vermin is a traitor who murdered his kin to monopolize the inheritance, a mass murderer who burned down numerous villages for greed, and a rebel who betrayed his country for influence.
It was a proclamation,
Eventually, on the day his usefulness ends, he will die torn into ten thousand pieces.
That was a declaration.
The terrestrial executor of celestial punishment in place of the indifferent heavens.
The chilling ghostly aura of the Sovereign of Dark Heavens blazed vividly in the depths of his eyes.
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The war target from the north, who had been using the alias Dong Ga-hyu, rolled out of the office as if fleeing.
His undignified exit resembled more of an escape from a deathtrap than a retreat.
After a moment of heavy silence, Elder Yeom spoke up.
We have certainly put a leash on him, but
His tone was cautious.
wont he be frightened and go into hiding?
The Eldest Young Master, the only one in the office seated comfortably, smiled slightly.
The Mangudai of the Ugrai Tribe, given even the slightest reliable lead, will pursue him to the ends of hell.
The smile on the Eldest Young Masters lips clearly contained delight.
If hes already dead, theyll drag his corpse; if turned to bones, theyll seek out even a handful of his ashes.
A thick scent of blood seemed to emanate from that smile.
And he will never abandon the wealth he has acquired to flee.
The Eldest Young Master spread his hands open.
The moment he entered this office, his life was already in my hands.