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Vol 2 Chapter 5. Past Ties Part 3
by Slashh-XO — Yeonjin didn’t stop running until she reached the back yard behind the servants’ quarters. After rounding the corner and making sure no one was around, she leaned against a pillar and slid to the ground. The bowl she had been holding tumbled to the floor with a dull clatter. She buried her face in her knees. It had all begun with something simple. Greed, and maybe ambition. With nothing to her name, she had seized the First Overseer’s offer the moment it came. She believed it was her one and only…
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Vol 1 Chapter 5. Past Ties Part 2
by Slashh-XO — “……” Six months might seem long to some, but it was far too short to be called forgiveness. Woo silently watched Kang Oh’s back as he walked away with steady steps. He seemed unusually composed. And yet, the calmness in his posture felt heavy today. His shoulders looked burdened. There was anger in Kang Oh’s voice. Woo reached out toward his back, but his hand stopped midair. What was he even planning to do by reaching out? Offer comfort? Criticize Mo Yong Yuun? He…
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Vol 1 Chapter 5: Past Ties Part 1
by Slashh-XO — After Woo’s repeated pleading, Kang Oh finally gave him something to do. It was nothing special, just helping out with odd jobs for Honamdan. But Woo’s working hours were extremely short. He could only leave Heedowon when Kang Oh did, and had to return with him whenever he came back from Honamgak. Woo understood why he was restricted like this. Kang Oh was mindful of Yae Jinrang’s hostility. Who would welcome a guest the Lord of Heukcheon himself refused to accept? The warriors of Heukcheon…
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Vol 1 Chapter 4: Honamdan Part 4
by Slashh-XO — There were no signs yet, but if Woo’s continued presence stirred something and caused the sealed memories to resurface, then it really would be irreversible. Yae Jinrang said more than once that this would be the last time. He had reached the limit of interfering with Kang Oh’s memories. “The human mind is more resilient than we think. And more familiar with pain than we expect. So this will be the last.” I understand! Woo responded inwardly, holding tight to the warning carved deep…
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Vol 1 Chapter 4: Honamdan Part 3
by Slashh-XO — Kang Oh caught the end of the whip aimed at him. It was a masterful weapon-snatching technique, as precise as a hawk seizing prey in midair. “A master of a certain level can catch a whip like this. And then..” Kang Oh gave the whip a sharp pull. Banwi, trying not to let go, lost his balance and was dragged toward him. He barely managed to stop himself before being completely pulled in, using footwork to hold his position. The tension in the line made the whip stretch taut, as if it might snap at…
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Vol 1 Chapter 4: Honamdan Part 2
by Slashh-XO — “You really don’t need to go this far for me.” “I can’t help it. Most people would’ve broken down and screamed by now, but you just stay quiet.” They hadn’t been reunited for long, yet Woo already felt as though Kang Oh could see right through him. All he could do was fidget with his fingers. “We’re here. This is Honamgak.” A building came into view with a plaque that read Honamgak, written in one smooth, continuous stroke. There was a boldness to the brushwork that made…
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Vol 1 Chapter 4 – Honamdan Part 1
by Slashh-XO — As he emptied the bowl filled with porridge, Woo furrowed his brow. If they were going to mix in powder, they could have at least made it less obvious. But every time the spoon reached his mouth, the bitter granules tormented his tongue. They hadn’t even tried to hide it. Likely because they knew he wouldn’t be able to refuse it anyway. “Tea to cleanse the palate.” Once Woo finished his meal, Yeonjin slid a teacup toward him. Ever since he had shielded her, Yeonjin had acted more gently.…
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Vol 1 Chapter 3 – Peony Blossom Part 5
by Slashh-XO — For some reason, the boy’s hand felt unusually large that night. Woo found it a quiet relief. Perhaps his delayed growth had finally begun. Comforted by the thought, he let out a soft breath and slipped back into sleep. It was a good dream. Or at least, Woo believed so. Caught in Woo’s grasp, Kang Oh couldn’t bring himself to move. Every time he tried to gently lower the hand, Woo stirred. In truth, Woo had always been sensitive by nature. Even when sleeping on the finest silk bedding, he would…
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Vol 1 Chapter 3 – Peony Blossom Part 4
by Slashh-XO — Seunghan knew Kang Oh was far too rigid to ever unravel something like romantic feelings. In his view, the third disciple was the type to spend his whole life tending to trees and polishing swords until he died. Yuun, despite Kang Oh’s consistent demeanor, still seemed uneasy about Jinrang’s favoritism and kept a close eye on the youngest disciple… The alcohol was hitting Kang Oh faster than usual. That was why he ended up walking around, picking flowers himself instead of heading back…
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Vol 1 Chapter 3 – Peony Blossom Part 3
by Slashh-XO — By the time he made his way toward Ilwondang, Kang Oh was still chewing over the emotions he had felt during the afternoon walk with Woo. His mood had grown more unsettled. He was someone who rarely showed emotion, but the slight furrow in his brow was enough for those around him to assume that something unpleasant must have happened. Ilun, leader of the Honamdan, didn’t bother to hide his guess and cautiously asked, “Shall we return instead?” “What for?” Still unable to shake…
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