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A fully grown mugwort plant stood before us, unlike the immature one held by the God of All Things. The green beads indicated its effectiveness as a spiritual herb.
“It’s a coincidence that two people are looking for Yeongcho at the same time… How many beads are there?” I asked the God of All Things.
“Seven,” I replied. He confirmed that the plant was suitable, and Haeakcheon happily exclaimed, “You really are my disciple!”
Meanwhile, Han Baek-ha, the Blood Beast Witch, just watched with a complex expression, showing no apparent resentment, but a hint of regret. Hayeon Sojeo, beside me, sighed, alternating glances between me and Yeongcho. The frustration on her face was clear: why didn’t I tell her something sooner?
Turning to Haeakcheon, she asked, “Master, may I ask you a question? Did Six-Blood-Seong say he would give you a badge?”
He responded with a sneer, implying that he would not give the badge if his demands were not met. This situation demonstrated an agreement. Hayeon Sojeo read my expression, realizing that she would have to fulfill her promise. Before we arrived at the inn, we made a bet. Hayeon trusted her master completely, but I maintained my reservations. I argued that if her master went back on her word, she would need to fulfill the agreement in another way. I proposed that if I was right, she would give me something equivalent to her master’s badge. After negotiations, she agreed, asking me to risk my life to persuade Haeakcheon. Upon arriving at the inn, things unfolded as expected. The spiritual plant Yeongcho, which Hayeon helped find, secured my victory. I obtained the desired badge, but the victory came at a cost. Han Baek-ha, unable to ignore the agreement, took drastic action. His right hand glowed red as he used an advanced martial technique. In a shocking act, she cut off two fingers from her left hand as a symbol of apology to Haeakcheon. The scene left everyone dumbfounded, including Haeakcheon himself. Despite the gravity of the situation, Han Baek-ha stood her ground and declared, “Six-year-old Han Baek-ha apologizes to Master.” This act of self-correction revealed the depth of Han Baek-ha’s character. Even in the face of loss and humiliation, she maintained her integrity, a contrast to many others I had encountered before. Hayeon Sojeo, on the other hand, declared herself to be a person of her word, accepting her defeat with dignity. Although the bet favored me, I won more than just badges; I earned respect from those around me. The tension lingered, but the scars from the bet reinforced as reminders of the choices made and the consequences faced. In the end, the true victory lay not in the badges, but in the strengthening of bonds and mutual respect.
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