Namgung Il and Su Majin stared at each other in silence.
As if both were surprised by the other's presence, they couldn't hide the astonished look on their faces.
'Why is Su Majin here?'
Simply put, he should think that he ca here to enjoy the Clear Bright Festival.
But would a man who was the head of the Cheonha Escort Bureau personally visit all the way here just to enjoy a festival?
Knowing that ti was more precious than gold to Su Majin, Namgung Il didn't think Su Majin would have co here for such a simple reason.
"It's been a while, Bureau Chief."
"..."
"Have you been well?"
Namgung Il said, hiding his surprised expression.
As he spoke first in that manner, Su Majin also imdiately returned to his usual face and opened his mouth with a blunt voice.
"Namgung Il."
"..."
"You seem to be the sa even after ti has passed."
"People don't change easily."
Still a detestable fellow even after a long ti.
There was a barb in Su Majin's tone, but Namgung Il knew it and answered even more calmly.
"This is perfect timing."
"...?"
"I was having trouble because there were no empty seats. Would you like to join ?"
As Namgung Il made that suggestion, a hollow laugh escaped Su Majin's mouth as if he were dumbfounded.
Him and Namgung Il sharing a table?
They were by no ans in a relationship where they could share a drink with a smile, so just being together would likely make the bitter taste of the alcohol several tis stronger.
"Namgung Il."
"...?"
"How did you get up here?"
Just then, Namgung Cheon stood up from his seat and asked.
"There should have been guards downstairs."
"..."
"No, in the first place, I can't understand the fact that you are here."
Namgung Il had said he would teach him what defeat was.
So why was Namgung Il now at the Azure Dragon Tavern?
He should be busy selling alcohol at his own shop, so he would never have the leisure to be slacking off in a place like this.
"Or have you co here to admit your defeat already?"
"..."
"That wouldn't be so bad either."
It was a fight with no chance of an upset from the beginning.
It was rely at the level of crushing a small bug crawling on the ground with his foot.
Just as a person feels no emotion in such an act, the feeling Namgung Cheon was experiencing now was the sa.
"Don't worry."
"...?"
"I have no intention of giving up. In fact, after coming here, I've beco more confident of my victory."
"...Are you saying that in your right mind?"
Namgung Cheon couldn't help but ask.
Anyone could see that this was an overwhelming victory for the Azure Dragon Tavern.
If Namgung Il had eyes, he would be able to see the fully occupied seats and the endless line outside.
"Of course, I'm in my right mind."
"..."
"Then, and now."
Namgung Il said with a aningful smile.
Namgung Cheon, who was staring at him silently.
Just then, Su Majin asked Namgung Cheon from the side with a puzzled look.
"Cheon-ah, what are you talking about with that fellow?"
"..."
"Victory? Did you make so kind of bet?"
Su Majin was reacting quite sensitively to the word 'victory'.
Because he had a recent mory of suffering a huge loss due to a bet.
Moreover, since the opponent was none other than Namgung Il, Su Majin could not just let the conversation between the two pass.
"It's not sothing you need to worry about, Grandfather."
"Tell ."
"..."
As if he sensed that Su Majin's reaction was unusual, Namgung Cheon briefly told him about it.
Tap-tap—.
Just then, the sound of soone coming up the stairs was heard from behind.
The man, who had belatedly followed Namgung Il up, discovered Namgung Il and Namgung Cheon standing in front of him and rushed over, out of breath.
"C-Class President! I'm sorry!"
"..."
"I'll kick this guy out right now!"
The man said and tried to drag Namgung Il out.
But as soon as the man's hand touched his body, Namgung Il shook his arm as if to brush it off and said to the man in an annoyed tone.
"I'll leave on my own, you don't have to kick out."
"What?"
"If you touch my body again, I won't just let it go. So just stay still over there."
Hearing Namgung Il's words, the man was utterly dumbfounded.
What was this, the one who farted gets angry? Wasn't this guy even worse?
The man, of course, ignored him and reached out his hand towards Namgung Il again.
"...!"
At that mont, the man stopped his hand without realizing it.
'Th-this guy...!'
The man could feel it instinctively now.
If he pushed this hand forward any further, sothing dangerous would happen.
Under the silent pressure felt from Namgung Il's gaze, the man's body froze like a stone statue.
"Interesting."
Just then, Su Majin started to laugh in a low voice from the front.
Hearing that sound, Namgung Il moved his gaze from the man back to its original position and asked the laughing Su Majin.
"What do you find so amusing?"
"I heard the gist of the story from Cheon-ie."
"..."
"Since it has co to this, I'll have to provide more support to the Azure Dragon Class."
Hearing those words, Namgung Il could understand why Su Majin was here now.
Was Su Majin also included among the backers of the Azure Dragon Class?
Namgung Il now felt that the unresolved question was finally being answered.
'Indeed, no matter how much support they get, it's unlikely that enough funds would be gathered to build two pavilions.'
Even if many children of prestigious families were included in the Azure Dragon Class, this was definitely an abnormal scale.
It wasn't as if building a pavilion of this level cost only a penny or two. However, if the Cheonha Escort Bureau existed as the source of the funds, it was a perfectly possible story.
'Namgung Cheon. It seems he is very much loved by Su Majin.'
Even with the financial power of the Cheonha Escort Bureau, it would not have been an easy choice to readily support the funds to build two pavilions.
Although it wasn't as if the Cheonha Escort Bureau had shouldered all of this, he could guess that they had supported a considerable portion.
"Bureau Chief, aren't you getting too seriously involved in a children's fight?"
"I no longer think of you as a child."
Su Majin answered, looking at Namgung Il with sharp eyes.
How could he see a fellow who had extorted over a million gold nyang from him as a child?
When he recalled the day he had lost the operating rights to the Luoyang taverns, Su Majin still trembled with rage.
"Cheon-ie will never lose to you."
"..."
"I will make it so."
Su Majin wanted to get his revenge on Namgung Il in that way.
His grandson, Namgung Cheon, would be able to play that role for him.
If he could just buy the satisfaction of having taken revenge on Namgung Il, Su Majin didn't care how much he had to pay.
However.
"Grandfather."
"Yes, you just do as I say..."
"I appreciate the offer, but I don't need any more support."
"...What?"
As Namgung Cheon said that, Su Majin's jaw dropped with a blank look.
Had he perhaps misheard his grandson's words?
To the extent that such a thought entered Su Majin's mind, Namgung Cheon's voice was as cold as could be.
"Cheon-ah... what did you say?"
"I said I don't need any more support."
"..."
"What I have now is enough."
He hadn't misheard.
As soon as he confird that, Su Majin frowned slightly and said to Namgung Cheon.
"There is a saying, 'the more, the better'. To crush Namgung Il for certain, my help..."
"Grandfather."
"..."
"I am grateful for your help. But please do not try to make your puppet with it."
Namgung Cheon's tone felt even colder than before.
As if he had never expected to hear such words from his grandson, Su Majin's expression was very complicated.
'Look at this?'
Namgung Il, who was watching from a distance, also thought Namgung Cheon's action was very unexpected.
To speak in such a way to Su Majin of all people.
Considering that even Namgung Cheong, the head of the Namgung Clan, could not treat Su Majin carelessly, this remark was an impulsive act that could not be explained by just being bold.
'For Namgung Cheon, Su Majin must be a considerable help.'
That's why he had thought Namgung Cheon wouldn't be able to treat Su Majin carelessly either.
In order to receive Su Majin's help in the future, he would need to make a good impression, no matter if he was his grandfather.
But this remark just now... was by no ans the attitude of soone in a lower position.
'Is this what they call the 'Emperor of the Blue Sky'?'
He didn't know who had coined it, but it was a very fitting nickna.
Wasn't it an attitude no different from an emperor reigning over the heavens, whom even Su Majin could not touch carelessly?
Until now, he had really disliked that rude personality, but looking at Su Majin's dumbfounded expression, there was a part of him that he liked a little.
"I, Namgung Cheon... how can you say such a thing to !"
"..."
"Have you forgotten everything I have done for you until now!"
Su Majin soon ca to his senses and shouted, veins popping on his neck.
Because of that loud voice, the surrounding gazes gathered at once, but Su Majin continued to stare at Namgung Cheon without paying any attention.
"When did I ever ask for your help, Grandfather?"
"...What?"
"You forced it all on . To sohow put in your debt."
"..."
Su Majin was at a loss for words once again.
If he were to say that all the help he had given Namgung Cheon until now was out of pure intention as a grandfather, that would definitely be a lie.
It would be more correct to say it was an investnt for the future.
In order to make Namgung Cheon, who would beco the next head of the Namgung Clan, move according to his will, Su Majin had invested early on under the pretext of being a grandfather.
"..."
He hadn't thought Namgung Cheon would know that.
No, it was more accurate to say that even if he knew, he had never thought he would say it so openly to his face.
"When I beco the family head, I will be sure to repay the debt I owe you, Grandfather."
"..."
"But please do not try to put in a debt I do not want."
"Ugh..."
As Namgung Cheon clearly drew the line, Su Majin's face turned red.
Soon, Su Majin walked towards the stairs with rough steps.
It seed to be the first ti Namgung Il had seen him so angry since that day.
"Brother, will you be alright?"
"..."
"It seems the Bureau Chief won't even look at you from now on."
"That won't happen."
Namgung Cheon said and looked at Namgung Il with his usual expressionless face.
"Grandfather can never let go."
"..."
"It's like bugs being drawn to honey. As long as he knows that I will beco the head of the Namgung Clan, Grandfather will continue to hover around ."
Truly, what incredible confidence.
To have such an arrogant fellow as a grandson, he montarily felt sorry for Su Majin.
"With this, there is no chance for Grandfather to interfere."
"..."
"It also ans the reason for you to make excuses about my grandfather later has disappeared."
It seed Namgung Cheon extrely disliked a third party interfering in his own duels.
Of course, it was the sa for this side.
Namgung Il smiled silently and said to Namgung Cheon.
"I'm very grateful."
"..."
"Let's fight. Properly."
I won't lose this ti.
With that intention, Namgung Il declared war on Namgung Cheon.
(End of Chapter)
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