*I'm sorry if different nation characters might've interacted with some things that are controversial in real life that might be referenced here. Deeply sorry.*
The Shim Clan is one of the legendary Martial Arts clans in the Korean Martial Arts Realm (Murim).
After the Second Holy War, they developed the use of Martial Arts by integrating the use of one's Gift Core, since they were no longer capable of cultivating Ki on their own per their ancestry's contract with the gods.
Unlike the Exorcists, the Martial Arts Gift User usually use the Gift's energy to enhance their very body, to make them strong, physically and mentally, thus making them formidable warrior, even the gods had to agree on this one, to those who follow this kind of discipline.
But sadly, the Martial Arts is a world full of conflict, for the more powerful the warriors are, the more chaos erupts.
Thus, the gods had to limit the use of 'Gift Ability Martial Arts', limiting every technique that can be used, even choosing some of the strong Martial Art Clans to watch and guard over the Martial Arts world, to make sure there is no misuse of Gift Ability Martial Arts.*
[ Location: 'YukiKamon Splendor' Party Deck. ]
" The 'Stinger Martial Arts'? " Yukino asks after hearing it.
" The most dangerous martial arts deviation from using the Gift Core made by our Clan, capable of giving instant destruction towards the opponent's innards, if someone truly mastered it. "
" It is the most forbidden martial art that has been lost to our Clan through time as we all muster all our eyes and ears to keep searching about it. " Jun-woo explains.
" How can it be lost in the first place? Was the 'Martial Art' scroll stolen or something? "
" Sorry, I'm just referencing from the movies..., usually- "
" No, there was no scroll or some artifacts that one usually put their techniques' knowledge in, none whatsoever. "
" But there was one female member from the Shim Clan, the martial arts style very creator, she once created chaos in the Korean Martia Arts World, every Clan tried to stop her but it is said she fled into the West along with the technique she developed. "
" Men and women slaughtered, blood spilled and flooded the regions, for this specific Clan member has used and killed the people around her to enhance this Martial Arts Style to perfection, making it more dangerous than our Clan's primary techniques, the ones allowed by the gods to be used. " Jun-woo tells about the horrors of the past.
" How wretched of her, especially the martial arts style you just mentioned. " Yukino responds to him.
" Speaking of danger, what's so dangerous about the Martial Arts style to even make you and the Shim Clan Leader, had to accept Mother-Sama's invitation? "
" That's the reason, right? "
" Yes, we have to accept her to learn more about the 'White Demon's martial arts. "
" Judging from his looks, both I and my father had the same guts that tell us that person is not a demon as you once spoke in the press*... "
" But rather, a Martial Artist who walks in the path of the 'Demonic Martial Arts'. " Jun-woo tells Yukino which made startled.
" How could you be so sure!? " Yukino wonders while her mind begins to go into jeopardy as the random memories rush by.
" Lady Yukino? "
" It's alright, please continue... " Yukino tells him.
" Farewell, then. "
" After all of my explanations, allow me to request you this, for this is urgent. "
" What is it? " Yukino wonders.
" From what I remembered, your Clan's patron god is Lord Loki, isn't it? " Jun-woo asks.
" Yes, it was... " Yukino responds.
" What of it? " she wonders.
" If that's so, then could you please ask him through your deep relations, to give the Shim Clan the data regarding those who participated in the 'Abyss Tower Event'? "
" That wouldn't be so hard, isn't it? " Jun-woo asks.
" I can't, Shim-san. " Yukino tells him.
" Even though Loki is our family's Patron God, the Clan Head's daughter like me can't be allowed to convince both of them, both Morther-Sama and Loki-sama. " Yukino says to Jun-woo.
" Please, Lady Yukino, we need to make sure... "
" The honor of the Shim Clan is depending on it, for-... "
" WHAT, DID I JUST HEAR THAT YOUR CLAN'S TECHNIQUE IS STOLEN!? " a voice said it out loud, in front of everybody as the person approached Shim Jun-woo and Fubuki Yukino.
" *Grins* "
" Oh, Jun-woo, to think this was your Clan's intention on making us all from Korea attend this party? "
" Are the Shim Clan's had fallen so low, to even have to beg for a Japanese Clan's help? " the person asks with a cynical tone.
" Who are you? " Yukino asks while staring at the person who came in.
" Apologies, Lady Fubuki... "
" Allow me to introduce myself, myself is named 'Choi Shin-jae' the Eldest son of the Choi Clan, the Current 2nd S-Rank Hunter of South Korea, and... " Shin-jae approached Jun-woo and face him.
" The one who will dethrone Korea's First Rank Hunter,... " Shin-jae says as he and Jun-woo glare at each other.
" Shin-jae... " Jun-woo calls him.
" What do you want this time? Another rematch? " Jun-woo asks nicely while summoning his Flame Gift Elemental Ability.
[ Gift: Flame Divine Spirit Manifestation ]
[ Tier: 5 ]
" Zehehehe, Jun-woo, it seems you're too naive to discuss your things while still around with so many people. "
" Blame yourself for letting me somehow hear your problems, the problems that were so enjoyable to hear, Shim Jun-woo. " Shin-jae then releases his Gift too.
[ Gift: Crafty Diamond Ice Hardening ]
[ Tier: 5 ]
" Really, Choi Shin-jae? " Jun-woo asks as he prepares to shoot his fire at Choi Shin-jae.
" Is this how the Choi clan operates now, by eavesdropping and extortion? " Shim Jun-woo asks nicely with flames uprising.
" Yes, it was my fault for being too lax, for I do not want to bring Lady Fubuki into a closed space out of my respect for her. " Jun-woo admits.
" But you, Shin-jae, you should realize that you're not just eavesdropping on just me, but also on Lady Fubuki too. "
" Isn't that a shameful thing to do, hey, eldest son from the Choi Clan? "
" Where is your honor? " Shim Jun-woo asks which made Choi Shin-jae chuckles while the others began to feel sympathy for him since he became more chivalrous to their eyes because of his 'honor' word.
" Tsk, How naive? "
" You think this is still the chivalrous era, Jun-woo? " Shin-jae asks him back.
" Hehehe, Honor? "
" You talk about honor, but what I hear, it seems you had lost your honor, you know? "
" Having a 'Clan's Technique' stolen and lost from your Clan's grasp. " Shin-jae says to Jun-woo.
" So what of it? " Yukino interferes which made Shin-jae afraid as he feels the cold from Yukino's Blizzard.
" Ah, I just triggered the Blizzard... " Shin-jae says while looking at Yukino's Tier 5 Gift, a powerful type of Gift, able to overpower those who are in the same Tier as her Blizzard shatters Shin-jae's ice and extinguishes Jun-woo's flames.
"( Such power, even my diamond-like ice... )" Shin-jae looks at his shattered ice.
"( So this is Fubuki's Blizzard? )" Jun-woo understands the young lady of the Fubuki Clan's power, realizing how much of Tier 5 she is.
" Both of you will have many things to explain. " Yukino says and orders some of the Yacht's crew to prepare a private meeting room for them.
" Now follow me, we'll better discuss things properly without bothering those who enjoy this moment. " Yukino walks to the place, followed by Shim Jun-woo and Choi Shin-jae, as the two guys had no choice but to follow the Yacht owner's daughter.
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Extra:
* For More about Martial Arts, look at the Aux Chapter 3 "What Is Going On? Part 3: Martial Arts"
*...a demon as you once spoke in the press"
Jun-woo means what Yukino stated in Chapter 211: Towerfall Part 3