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Vol 1 Chapter 3 – Peony Blossom Part 2
by Slashh-XO — Flowers were in full bloom. Every corner of the garden showed the care of diligent hands, and blooms of all colors had opened as if they’d forgotten their proper season. Their petals swayed gently, dancing in the breeze like silk sleeves. It was a spectacle of color and scent. A wisteria vine climbed around the pavilion posts. In the small pond, lotus buds had already begun to rest delicately on wide green leaves. The flowers and fresh spring greens reflected in the water, painting a scene like a…
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Vol 2 Chapter 5. Past Ties Part 4
by Slashh-XO — “If that happens, I’ll be the one to die.” Her voice trembled as she murmured. If Kang Oh put his own life on the line, then Woo, on the other side of the scale, would live. But the game had grown far too large for Yeonjin to handle anymore. It had only been yesterday that she decided to take a chance on the Third Disciple. If the First Overseer was acting under the Lord of Heukcheon’s command, then only Kang Oh stood a chance at stopping them. Yae Jinrang, who feared nothing beneath the…
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Vol 1 Chapter 1 – Heukcheon Pt 4
by Slashh-XO — The uneven pieces dug into his fingers, and splinters pricked his skin. The burn on his arm ached with every movement. Even with the medicine, the pain had not disappeared overnight. Reaching across the fire had been foolish. He had not realized it at the time, but knowing that did nothing to ease the sting. As he hunched over the weaving, even his back began to ache. He reminded himself that at least he had applied the medicine. Then he remembered Kang Oh’s touch, and his ears turned red. He had…
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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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Vol 2 Chapter 5. Past Ties Part 5
by Slashh-XO — Dan Woo Hyo was only one man, yet the work that fell on him came in waves like a mountain crashing down. “So, what brings you here?” He pressed his fingers lightly against the corners of his tired eyes as he spoke. Paeng Soso hesitated for a moment before answering. “Do you remember the boy you brought back with you?” Woo Hyo’s hand paused. Of course he remembered. That boy was like an old text he hadn’t dared to open, one he kept putting off again and again. The final journey…
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Vol 1 Chapter 1 – Heukcheon Pt 5
by Slashh-XO — That kind of attitude, always shrinking back, always asking permission to breathe, was burdensome. He had never imagined that one day he would deal with someone like this so personally. "I never told you that you were forbidden to ask questions." Even though Kang Oh had told him he could ask questions if he wished, Woo kept his lips tightly shut. Kang Oh seemed unsurprised. After finishing with the ointment, he wiped his hands. "Use the new axe I brought. Since you claim to be such a faithful…
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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 2 Chapter 5. Past Ties Part 6
by Slashh-XO — “For now, I will apply acupuncture to ease his stomach. However, until the indigestion fully settles, he will likely continue to feel discomfort. It would be unwise to wake him by force, but if he opens his eyes, I will prepare a decoction to help with digestion.” “I understand. You may go.” The physician paused. He had thought the Lord would entrust the child to others, as was customary, and that his role would end there. But it seemed he intended to tend to the boy himself. Someone in…
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Vol 1 Chapter 1 – Heukcheon Pt 6
by Slashh-XO — “Did Master tell you to do this?” “N-no, of course not.” The Third Overseer quickly shook his head, but the tremble in his voice and the unease on his face betrayed him. Even while thinking it unfair that Kang Oh was pressing him this hard, he kept his lips sealed. The true power in Heukcheon was Master, and the Third Overseer was his man. If he could keep the secret and avoid immediate execution, he still believed the Lord might show mercy. That sliver of self-justification lingered, and…
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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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