Episode 132 I pay for the drinks today.
Jo Chun-bae, the owner of Pungryu Bar, welcomed me. I felt sorry for him because he was so happy to see me, as if a dead ancestor had come back to life.
“You’re really welcome back. “You don’t know how much I’ve missed you.”
“Master, have you made a lot of money so far?”
“I earned a lot. “Thanks to you, I am earning a lot of money.”
Thanks to the Hwangcheongak Sojibu, which was thought to last only for a while and then disappear, Magachon has been greatly purified. In particular, it has become very easy to do business as the number of drunkards who are misbehaving or leave without paying has almost disappeared.
“You will have to prepare a lot of alcohol today.”
“It’s been a long time since we reunited.”
“That’s not why. A new drinker will arrive today.”
“A drinker?”
“You’ll find out later.”
I went up to this floor.
Only Seo Dae-ryong and Jang-ho were there. Jangho got up and greeted me.
“long time no see.”
“How are you?”
I held his thick hand tightly.
“Now that Magun has established himself, work is easier than before. “If there is anything you want me to do, please let me know.”
Jangho’s eyes toward me remain unchanged.
Even if you come back after a year or ten years, that look in your eyes will not change.
A person who gives you one and repays you with ten. A person who thinks he has not yet paid back even after paying ten is a person like Jang-ho.
Therefore, I will protect this noble loyalty. I want to raise him to a huge tree and rest in the shade of that lush tree. I have no intention of sitting on the remaining stump and reminiscing about the past.
After greeting Jang-ho, Seo Dae-ryong said.
“I told Prince Jang and this warrior who would come later. “A little while ago, this warrior said he had urgent business and went back.”
Even without saying anything, I could tell why she was missing. There wouldn’t be any problems because I was there, but I would still have to worry about even just one case. This is because my feelings of consideration for myself are still greater than my feelings of enjoyment. You’re probably sweating in the training room right now.
“And I informed Lord Jang about what happened earlier during the day.”
I still feel the heat that hasn’t cooled down from Seo Dae-ryong. It’s hotter than before. Because unresolved emotions tend to grow in your heart.
“You told me to drink and inject drugs, right? “You, too, let out all your emotions today.”
“And what if you die?”
“Lee In-ja will be the ruler here.”
Jang Ho smiled slightly and poured alcohol into Seo Dae-ryong’s cup. I know that that silent support is a great help to Seo Dae-ryong. The reason why Seo Dae-ryong uses Jang-ho as an example is probably because the person named Jang-ho is so attractive.
After we all finished our reunion drinks, we said something essential to Seo Dae-ryong.
“It’s natural to be scared. If you’re scared, you should be scared. You have to be afraid of scary things for your instinct to work well. “You must know exactly what you are afraid of, how you react and when, and your limits.”
While we were talking about various things, two people came into the bar. It was Chwima and Yeobin.
Cho Chun-bae was really surprised when he recognized who the guest was. And I was happier than any other mazon’s visit. He expressed his pleasure beyond what it would be like to welcome a drinker as a customer while selling liquor.
“It’s an honor to find you, Mr. Daechuma!”
He bowed and said hello.
When they realized that the customer who entered was Chuma, the customers around them held their breath.
Chwima looked around and said.
“You are my favorite people in the world. Drink to your heart’s content! “I’ll pay for the drinks today.”
The drinkers cheered at his words.
I shouted as I watched it from upstairs.
“handsome! “He’s the most handsome of all the Mazons!”
Chuma looked up at me and smiled.
“Give me double the drinks and snacks for that seat!”
At those words, comments poured in from all directions saying that he was handsome.
“There too! That seat too! “Give me everything!”
Applause erupted and the drinkers cheered. Chuma instantly narrowed the distance as big as the cliff that existed between the Majon and the drinker at the Pungryu Bar.
Chwima even went to the spot on the way to this floor and poured me a drink. The drinker received the drink with his hands shaking, but it was a moment he would be proud of for the rest of his life. Exclamations of envy and cheers came from all directions.
Really, seeing how he instantly assimilated with the drinkers and got along with them made me think that intoxication was intoxicating.
A horde that had swept through the first floor came up to this floor.
“Gongja Lee, I’m here.”
“welcome.”
Chwima brought Yeobin to Yaksodae.
“This is Yeobin, my subordinate and one of the three great drunkards of Daechwirim.”
Seo Dae-ryong and Jang Ho greeted Chu Ma and Yeo Bin.
After exchanging greetings, we sat down together.
“I heard that Gongja Lee’s guard has become more beautiful, but I can’t see it today? Too bad. “I had to show you this handsome face!”
Chuma knew a lot about me. It occurred to me that he might also know Seo Dae-ryong and Jang-ho well.
“I guess it’s really a prejudice against Chuma.”
“What does it mean?”
“Don’t you think that people who like to drink are usually not well-informed?”
“I spend a lot of time drunk, so I should be well-informed!”
“That’s true, but most drinkers don’t live that way.”
Suddenly this thought occurred to me. If you peel away his preconceived notions one by one, you may finally begin to see the person he is.
“Do you like drinking alcohol?”
“Yes I do like it.”
She gave a short answer to my question. When I went to Daechwirim, he was a little more rigid than when he greeted me. Since it was in front of a horse, they seemed to be careful.
I took a quick look at Seo Dae-ryong. He was nervously watching Chu Ma and Yeo Bin’s thoughts.
I sent a message to Seo Dae-ryong.
-When are you going to come out?
―Do you ever get excited from the start of the drinking party?
-If you want to do it, do it now. If you do that while drunk, you could really die.
-Please don’t sprinkle alcohol on my grave. Just plant the flowers I grow.
It is unknown whether Seo Dae-ryong will hold back or speak out while drunk. I believe that if he holds it in, it will be a helpful experience for him if he takes it out.
At that time, Jo Chun-bae came up with alcohol. It was a bottle of alcohol I had never seen before.
“This is a drink I especially saved to give to Mr. Chwima when he visits our tavern someday.”
Then Chuma smelled it and opened his eyes wide.
“Bonghuangdongju (鳳凰董酒)?”
“oh! You recognize me just by smell! “You are truly amazing.”
“How can I not know about this rare wine made from over 200 medicinal herbs? “How did you obtain this precious liquor?”
“I once worked at a brewery in Guizhou. “The teacher who taught me at that time gave it to me as a gift when we parted ways.”
“Can you give me this precious drink?”
“I am a liquor seller in the front yard of the Heavenly Demon Church. Who would I give this liquor to? “I just waited for today.”
“Thank you.”
When I saw Jo Chun-bae, I pretended to be upset and shouted.
“Owner! “You didn’t give me anything even though I came so often!”
Then Cho Chun-bae smiled and said.
“Because this is a drink for those who really know how to drink.”
It seems that at least this alcohol was saved for a drink that would become a relationship at some point. Then he thanked me.
“Thanks to you, I have achieved my lifelong dream. thank you.”
Chu Ma poured some Phoenix Liquor and poured us a glass each. I also poured a drink for Jo Chun-bae, who refused for a long time.
“Go downstairs and share the remaining alcohol with everyone.”
The moment I heard those words, I was deeply moved by Chwima. I don’t know what kind of person he is, but I thought that he was at least great at willingly sharing this precious alcohol with drinkers.
“Thank you, everyone will like it.”
Sure enough, after a while, cheers erupted from downstairs.
“Come on, let’s have a drink too!”
Chu Ma raised his glass and everyone in the bar toasted together.
Perhaps it was because of the famous wine or the atmosphere, but the taste of the drink was amazing.
“Thanks to you, I had a good drink.”
“Is it thanks to me? “Thanks to this Confucius.”
“What do you mean?”
“If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have come to this tavern, so it’s all thanks to you.”
He is a person who knows how to make people feel good. The reason I don’t flatter him often is because he makes me feel better first.
I said this when Chuma drank three glasses of alcohol in a row.
“Please have some snacks.”
As soon as I finished speaking, the chopsticks in front of him floated slightly. I lifted my chopsticks into the air.
Then the chopsticks went down again. This time, Chuma brought it down again as an empty object.
The chopsticks went up and down and our internal battle began.
Seo Dae-ryong and Jang Ho Yeo-bin watched this situation with slightly nervous faces.
Chuma’s inner power was stronger than I thought. Of course, I could have defeated him with my inner strength, but I gave in to a certain point and retreated.
Chopsticks were placed on the table.
“Your skills are amazing.”
“Did you say that drinking alcohol makes you 30% stronger?”
After drinking the drink in front of me, I put my chopsticks in the air again.
This time, Chuma did not block it with his internal energy. As if I had lost, I picked up my chopsticks and ate my snack.
“Are we done now?”
“That’s it.”
“Just like last time. Why is the company leader so obsessed with snacks?”
“It’s not about men or women. It’s not a question of whether it’s a ledger or a small man. “It’s just for health reasons.”
“If you eat snacks, you will drink less.”
“That’s what I’m saying: eat it. “Be sure to have at least three drinks and at least one snack.”
At that moment I saw I saw Yeobin slightly lowering her head towards me. It was a thank you. From that look, I could feel that she truly cared for Chuma.
Chuma asked me.
“Why are you taking such care of my health?”
After a moment, I spoke to him.
“I don’t know what kind of relationship I will have with Chuma yet. What if, in the unlikely event that we become good friends, Mr. Chuma dies from alcoholism?”
“what? I? Dying from a bottle of alcohol?”
He laughed the loudest he had since he met me, but I didn’t laugh.
“You are such a strange person.”
“In what sense?”
“You are the only person in my life who has ever worried about me getting drunk. “No one you meet in the future will worry about that.”
“There will be people around other than me. “I guess it’s just that I can’t tell you because Mr. Chwima is having a hard time.”
“Okay, let’s say that. What if we became enemies? “Wouldn’t it be better to get sick and die early?”
“I don’t want to see you making that excuse. Even if you die, you must die by my sword. “You said he was my enemy?”
The somewhat harsh words froze the atmosphere for a moment, but Chuma did not feel offended at all. Instead, I smiled and drank. And I ate the snack as if I was showing off. Is it okay? yes
The drinking atmosphere got even better. While we were having a few drinks, Seo Dae-ryong sent me a message.
―I will admit it even if they make fun of me for being a coward from now on. Add cowardice to my introduction.
The decision was made to endure. It must not have been easy to step out and pour cold water on this exciting atmosphere led by Chuma.
―I keep thinking of reasons why I shouldn’t be brave. The guy who deserved to die died anyway, so I wonder if it’s worth going to this length. W: I think I did this because I was ordered to do it on an uninhabited island. If I wanted to argue, I would have to argue with Chuma, but if I did that, I would probably die.
-Hey coward.
Seo Dae-ryong, who was looking down at his drink, raised his head and looked at me.
I held out my glass. What needs to be said at a time like this? You grow by experiencing this and that.
Seo Dae-ryong smiled slightly and toasted my glass.
Chwima, who was watching the scene, said to Seo Dae-ryong.
“You are a disciple of Blood Heavenly Chopping Demon, right?”
“Yes, that’s right.”
He is not on good terms with Hyeolcheondoma. How will it turn out? It could be sarcastic about Hyeolcheondoma or mocking Seo Dae-ryong.
But words came out that shattered those expectations.
“You feel good.”
“yes?”
“As a military officer, I feel fine. “Do well in the future.”
“Ah yes. thank you.”
Seo Dae-ryong, who was very nervous about what to say, was taken aback. He didn’t know that Chwima would praise him like this. Still, his expression brightened as if he was happy to hear the compliment.
He was laughing and drinking, and when we made eye contact, an embarrassed sound went through me.
―Yes, I am this kind of guy! From now on, the next best Majon after Master is Chwima. That’s what I am! What about good things?
-I didn’t say anything.
We drank again. After all, when you drink alcohol, you relax your mind. Not only Seo Dae-ryong, but also Jang Ho was drinking happily while talking about various things with Yeo Bin.
We must not forget. A drunkard is a person who can change the atmosphere of a drinking party with just a joke or a hand gesture, and we are in that drinking party. We must not forget that he is a man who achieved his history through alcohol.
When we were laughing and chatting and were in the best mood, Chuma asked me.
“So what do you think? “Are we going to treat each other well now?”
At his words, the eyes of the three people present turned to me and Chuma. The proposal of Majon to treat Cheonma’s blood relatives as a courtesy was not something that was easily seen.
Chuma, what kind of feelings do you have for doing this to me? Is this the sincerity of a vain drinker who will disappear when he sobers up? Or is this a thoroughly calculated plan?
At that time, the bustling bar became quiet.
I looked down and saw someone entering the bar.
Even I didn’t expect him to come here. The person who came in wearing a long sword, full of cold energy, was none other than Hyeolcheon Doma.
Hyeolcheondoma, who slowly walked up to this floor, sat down between me and Chwima and said.
“Give me a drink too.”