Characters[]
- Jin Woonhwi (Sodamgeom)
- Twice Brothres
- Hae Ak Cheon
- Baek Ryeon-Ha
- Seo Kalma
- Hak Jeong-gyeom
- Go Eun-Jae
- Ho Geum-won
Synopsis[]
Novel[]
The silence did not last long. Haeakcheon’s laughter broke the tension, showing his happiness at the victory. The worst-case scenario was defeat, but surprisingly, the fight was resolved easily. The strategy of closing off the internal energy and betting on the Illusory Eye worked perfectly, because Ho Geum-won’s mental strength was not as strong as expected.
The decision to cut off the opponent’s arm was not taken lightly. In a life-or-death fight, this was the only way to neutralize him without killing him. Aiming for the danjeon would have been tantamount to murder, a grave insult in the eyes of his master, Seo Gal Ma. The fight was decided because Ho Geum-won was not ambidextrous, making him vulnerable. Faced with the blade at his neck, he hesitated to admit defeat.
Seogalma tried to intervene, but was stopped by Haeakcheon. The atmosphere became tense, and Seogalma accused So Yun-hui of using sorcery to win. Haeakcheon countered, stating that sorcery was valid in a life-or-death battle. In response, Seogalma raised her sword and a confrontation was imminent, until Han Baek-ha, the Blood Witch, intervened to prevent an unnecessary clash.
Seogalma insisted that the fight was not fair and accused Yun-hui of using internal energy. However, Han Baek-ha explained that the Illusory Eye, learned from her, did not rely on internal energy, but on spirit and mental power. The justification for invalidating the fight disappeared. Seogalma had no choice but to accept her disciple’s defeat.
Despite the tension, Baekryeonha showed wisdom and foresight in taking steps to secure Seogalma’s support. She used a rare artifact bestowed by a great master to help regenerate Ho Geum-won’s severed arm. Baekryeonha's generosity and cunning won over Seogalma, who knelt down and swore allegiance to her.
At that moment, the course of events seemed sealed. Haeakcheon, sensing the advantage, was preparing to do the same and declare allegiance. However, Yun-hui intervened, interrupting the moment. Faced with general bewilderment, he challenged Baekryeonha to a duel. His unexpected move took everyone by surprise, including Baekryeonha, who found herself in an awkward situation. She would try to resolve the situation naturally, but Yun-hui would not allow things to go so easily.
The outcome of the announced duel promises to define not only the immediate future, but also the power relations between those involved. The plot gains new layers of complexity as hidden interests and strategies are revealed.
Manhwa[]
