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**Jinju Unka.**
For Seoyun, it was an unforgettable name.
It held immense power in the Jinju he lived in, a place that even the Jeonghyeobmaeng and Sahakryeon dared not treat lightly.
It was also presumed to be the place where the calamities that annihilated the Gyeon family originated.
Upon seeing Seoyun's face, Dang Yuhwa tilted her head.
"Why?"
"I suppose I should tell you about the time I left the Gyeon family."
After hearing his story, Dang Yuhwa finished the broth from her noodles and set the bowl down.
"If what you say is true... could the monsters being discovered now be related to them?"
Monsters that eat hearts.
And the zombies that destroyed the Gyeon family.
While they seemed unrelated to orcs, goblins, and skeletons, it was hard to dismiss any connection when it came to dealing with monsters.
As Seoyun crossed his arms in thought, Dang Yuhwa sighed.
"This isn't easy..."
"Is anything in this world easy?"
"I guess that's true? I'm prepared."
From the very beginning, he had rejected the command of the Poison King and swapped missions with Dang Yuhwa, effectively throwing away any chance of comfort.
He was adequately prepared.
As Dang Yuhwa clenched her fists and gathered her resolve, Seoyun sighed again.
"What's wrong? Is there a problem?"
"I have to sell my house."
"Huh? You're going to sell it?"
"Are we just going to leave it behind?"
Since he had already done proper renovations, there wouldn't be much difference considering depreciation.
As Seoyun stood up, Dang Yuhwa followed him.
"Where are you going?"
"I'm going to leave it with our eternal fool in Jeonghyeobmaeng."
Selling the house wasn't particularly difficult; they had a great fool like Seon Jungmo in Jeonghyeobmaeng.
After handing over the house deed and receiving twenty nyang in silver, Seoyun asked Dang Yuhwa, "How much support did you receive from the Dangmun for this?"
"Twenty nyang in gold."
"That's stingy..."
After all, they were going to work for a prestigious place. To receive only that much support was disappointing.
As Seoyun grumbled, Dang Yuhwa shrugged her shoulders.
"It couldn't be helped. It's because of you. And the Dangmun isn't in a good situation either. We'll have to save for a while."
A fist landed in Seoyun's side.
This decision was entirely made because of him.
Seeing Dang Yuhwa pout her lips, Seoyun ruffled her hair playfully.
"Oh? Is this how you treat your master?"
"The contract is over."
"Let's do it again."
"No way. I've found a way to make a living now."
"Tch. Are you aiming for support? I won't tolerate any nonsense from you."
When they arrived at Moak after their playful banter, Muyoung was still asleep.
Awakened by their footsteps, he opened his bleary eyes and pointed at Dang Yuhwa.
"Am I dreaming?"
"This isn't a dream."
"Huh... what's going on? Why are you here?"
"Do I really need to explain that?"
Dang Yuhwa wrapped her arms around Seoyun's arm.
Looking back and forth between them, Muyoung shook his head and clicked his tongue briefly.
"Tsk tsk. How pitiful."
"What's so pitiful? Huh?"
As Dang Yuhwa smiled broadly and raised her hand, Muyoung flinched in surprise.
"Tsk tsk. How happy."
"Yes, that's how it should be."
While Muyoung looked at Seoyun with genuine pity, Seoyun shrugged lightly at that moment.
"What about Dojon?"
"Well? Why do you ask about him?"
"Because..."
He really was a tiger of a person.
Dojon appeared leisurely walking toward them.
"I've heard about it. The acting head of Dangmun."
"Please speak comfortably as before."
"Shall I? I've heard from your grandfather that you're going to Habhi?"
"Yes, elder."
"That's really great news."
If Seoyun and Dang Yuhwa were going together, nothing could be better for Dojon; he finally had an excuse to scold lazy Muyoung!
When people scold others, it's best done by comparing them with someone else nearby!
As Dojon genuinely rejoiced, Muyoung frowned slightly.
"Dangyuji is pretty but someone like her is better off with someone like you! Hey, Seoyun! Don't you think so too?"
"Hmm... no matter how I look at it, I think she's better."
"Ew! You're completely infatuated!"
While Dojon and Dang Yuhwa discussed what they needed to do on their way to Habhi, Seoyun packed his belongings at home.
When he brought out a small bag, Muyoung looked at him quizzically.
"Why are you packing your things?"
"This house has been sold. Yuhwa, we're leaving right away?"
"We don't need to stay here since we don't have a house anymore; our work here is done so let's go immediately."
"Okay."
They had promised earlier to receive carts and supplies from Seon Jungmo.
Seoyun casually mentioned that coming here was merely for packing his things when Muyoung glanced at Dojon.
"Haha! Master! We should rest for a few days... Ah! No! That wouldn't do! Just saying! Ah! Why are you looking so serious?!"
When Dojon lightly lifted his weapon, Muyoung smiled brightly.
Seeing him grumble as he left made Dojon frown deeply and weakly say,
"When will that kid ever grow up... then finish your preparations."
"Yes."
Dojon's body vanished in an instant.
Watching him move swiftly with lightness akin to flying made Seoyun feel envious.
"What's there to envy? The lightness of movement?"
"The lightness of movement and martial arts skills."
"By the way, how are you doing right now? Should we check?"
Dang Yuhwa raised her hand lightly.
This meant she wanted to spar.
Seoyun also needed to assess his own condition.
Although he had fought monsters before, he hadn't fought many people.
Thus this sparring session was something he absolutely needed to try.
"Seoyun will use Sawan Su, Samyang Su, and Biseojang."
"Dangmun's Dang Yuhwa will use Samyang Su and Jeokryeon Sinjang. Shall we begin?"
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