Chapter 742: Yong-ban-ho-go (4)

Did Jeokho also get permission to enter the Dragon Clan’s territory?

Jeokho is Kim Shinrok’s father and he even went to the Dragon Palace with Yong Jegun.

He’s met Cheongryong several times through training, so that must’ve built trust.

The alliance between the Dragon and Tiger clans became stronger, so it’s not strange for Jeokho to visit.

‘It’s a good thing that the Tiger Clan and Dragon Clan are close, but…’

It seems that Jeokho and Cheongryong became too close.

Jeokho, who wanted to take Kim Shinrok with him right away, at some point got immersed in talking with Cheongryong.

Cheongryong first offered words of blessings over Jeokho and Kim Shinrok.

With a kind tone toward Kim Shinrok, Cheongryong brought up the story of his first visit to the Dragon Clan’s territory with Yong Jegun.

“You and your son are very alike. He reminds me of you every time I see him.”

“Of course. He’s my son. He’s slept here a few times, but I’m sorry I only came now. Did he have a good time here?”

When Cheongryong began to talk about Kim Shinrok’s younger days, the fool for his son began to lose his mind.

Jeokho listened attentively as if he wouldn’t miss a single word.

“He’s Yong Jegun’s only friend, so of course he’s well served. Except for Yong Jegun, no one has offended your son.”

“What did Yong Jegun do?”

“In the middle of the night, he goes to his room either to watch him sleep or wake him up by scratching his ego. So I put a boundary to your son’s room so he can relax.”

Cheongryong generously talked about the past.

He said Yong Jegun was excited to bring his first friend home, but he played with her more playful temperament than usual.

In any case, the Dragon Clan except for Yong Jegun has been good to Kim Shinrok since a long time ago.

‘The dragons were all happy to see Kim Shinrok.’

Whenever Kim Shinrok came, I could guess their feelings toward him even if I didn’t hear Cheongryong’s stories.

Jeokho was smiling constantly, happy with the way his son was welcomed.

Since there was no alcohol at this party, Cheongryong and Jeokho exchanged tea as they talked.

Cheongryong sometimes bragged about Yeom Junyeol.

Yeom Bangyeol would agree and the two of them would look like brothers.

‘It’s not right to say that I’d go home alone like this. There’s no solution since Jeokho’s immersed in the stories about his son.’

The father who was supposed to rescue his son was also caught.

I felt his will to take his son home when I first saw Jeokho, but now I think he’s too distracted.

The Tiger Clan and Dragon Clan have activities tomorrow, so I guess Cheongryong thinks it’s okay for the tigers to stay here.

Anyway, there was someone who wasn’t enjoying the situation.

Kim Shinrok couldn’t go anywhere.

“Come and sit too, Shinrok-ah.”

“I don’t want to.”

Kim Shinrok grumbled, his mood already down because of the old stories.

Every time Yong Jegun grinned and said something, the irritation on Kim Shinrok’s face deepened.

Chokryong, who was watching it, spoke.

“Child, why don’t you sit down and go?”

“…Yes.”

Kim Shinrok stood firm no matter how much Yong Jegun annoyed him, but he yielded and sat next to Jeokho as Chokryong said.

It felt like watching the dragon version of the northern wind and the sun fable.

As soon as he sat down, Cheongryong handed over tea and served dried persimmon snacks as if he were waiting.

Kim Shinrok and Jeokho are caught, but if this continues, it will be more difficult to leave.

“Jegun hyung, is Euishin’s room the ready?”

“Yeah, I’ve been taking care of it since Euishin stayed last time. He can use it as it is.”

“That’s good.”

I heard Yeom Junyeol and Yong Jegun’s conversation.

My room?

Don’t tell me they assigned that room that I stayed in last time as my room.

Not many people visit the Dragon Clan too, so they do that as well.

Jeokho might earn himself a room at the Dragon Clan’s territory today if this goes on.

Dingdong.

Then, a call from a tiger arrived.

It was Hwang Jiho.

[Hwang Jiho] Seeing that it’s late and you’re not home, Jeokho must’ve been caught.

If he didn’t come, I’d be caught too.

‘Was it a wrong choice to send Jeokho?’

But there was no one else to send.

Baekho-gun can’t come, and Eunho or Sanryeong can’t either.

At best, Hwang Jiho’s secretary and Jukho came to mind, but I’m not sure if they’ll be allowed to enter.

[Hwang Jiho] We have to talk before you leave tomorrow. Eunho is also waiting.

[Hwang Jiho] It’s a hassle, but I’ll have to deal with it myself.

The enforcement was very simple and powerful.

Blue Dragon sighed as if it worked.

“Well, I’m afraid we’ll have to call it a day.”

Cheongryong closed his eyes.

Blue energy was in his eyes as if it had opened up his power.

“If I don’t send you off, Hwangho will come in person. Other than device messages, he’s been calling the magic circle for the 12-point alliance, so I think he’s serious.”

Hwang Jiho’s using something that consumes so much power just to send us home?

Hwang Jiho is cavalier both with his money and his powers.

From Cheongryong’s point of view, it would be difficult to say that Hwang Jiho would hold onto it even though he came out that far.

“I was going to talk a little bit and go back, but it’s become late. I think Hwangho is waiting, so we’ll be leaving first.”

Jeokho came to his senses and got up from his seat.

His device notifications are always silent because the nature of his job is always infiltrating so he must’ve not seen Hwang Jiho’s messages.

Since Cheongryong didn’t catch them, the other dragons were disappointed to see off the tigers.

Instead of simply a good relationship, the Dragon Clan must have a lot of affection.

‘The betrayal of the shamans must’ve been shocking to them. I’m glad they’re dealing with it well.’

The Red Lion and the Dragon Clan in PMH didn’t collapse in the wake of Yeom Junyeol’s death and Cadmus.

They fell when they found out that the Dragon King turned his back on them, and that the shamans betrayed them.

Those who endured the pain and sadness of loss and the onslaught of strong enemies died helplessly or fell into a deep sleep because they couldn’t believe their family’s betrayal.

If they had dealt with the betrayal more calmly, they might’ve succeeded in avenging Yeom Junyeol at least.

“Thank you for coming today, Euishin-ah. I wanted you to sleep over, but I don’t think you can. Please come to my birthday next year too.”

“Yes, I’ll definitely come if you invite me.”

“Of course you’re invited, Euishin-ah.”

There’s no way I can break a promise to Yeom Junyeol, so I’ll be here again next year.

I should leave my calendar empty for that.

‘For Yeom Junyeol to invite me again, I have to solve the Dragon Palace case safely.’

While leaving the Red Lion building and heading for the Hwangmyeong mansion, my mind gradually sank.

My head, which was stimulated by the parties, felt cold.

The difference between the Dragon Palace scenario in PMH, the current situation, the possible variables, Chokryong’s request, my wish to Yong Jegun, Kim Shinrok’s training, and others.

There were many pieces intertwined, many things to think about.

We arrived at the mansion.

After crossing the gate behind Jeokho and his son, we headed to Eunho’s annex.

“You’re home? It’s late.”

His tone was no different than usual, but Eunho’s words had thorns.

Hwang Jiho, in the form of Hwang Yuho, just watched beside Eunho.

He looks like a young kid enjoying watching his brother being scolded.

“I’m sorry. I’ve had a good talk with Cheongryong and didn’t realize the time.”

“You must’ve been bragging about descendants.”

Eunho pointed it out accurately.

They were talking about the past, but in the end, the essence was their pride in their descendants.

“There are big activities tomorrow, so you’ll feel less tired if you don’t sleep outside the house. There’s something we have to talk about.”

Isn’t the tiger’s mansion not my house?

I live in the dormitory.

While we listened to Eunho nag, he suddenly talked to me.

“Did you enjoy the birthday party, Euishin hyung? But knowing you, there wouldn’t have been any problem.”

Eunho might’ve anticipated Jeokho’s rebuttal and used me as a scapegoat.

“Jo Euishin is more neat and polite than his peers. The dragons and Cheongryong have praised him several times.”

“Euishin hyung quickly won the hearts of all invitees no matter what party he attended even in the previous world.”

I don’t think that’s true.

I’ve attended parties in the past world, but I think the guests didn’t like me that much.

I was called out to introduce sponsors when I was still playing chess, but that was when I performed well in competitions.

At Cheon Sungheon’s tea parties, some people were hostile.

When I was about to say that, Eunho beat me to speaking first.

“No, Euishin hyung. I said “All invitees.” That kid who badmouthed you wasn’t one.”

According to Eunho, some people who attended those parties weren’t invited.

Such were the acquaintances and plus-ones.

“Those people seem to misunderstand that the invitation extends to them, so I made it very clear.”

Eunho looked gentle as if he had laughed at those who he said weren’t invited.

“What kind of misunderstanding was there? Was there any harm to Jo Euishin later?”

“Of course not. I made sure there was no misunderstanding again.”

The tigers nodded to Hwang Jiho and Eunho’s questions and answers, creating a warm atmosphere.

I don’t know what he did to “prevent misunderstandings” but he must’ve used whatever tiger instincts he had.

Eunho, who ended his nagging and useless stories, spoke again.

“I need to check something before you go to the Dragon Palace tomorrow.”

“What is it?”

I think Eunho and I are trying to confirm the same thing.

“It’s about the freshman student at Eungwang High, the shaman candidate. Yoon Yeorang.”

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