CHAPTERS
“If it’s gambling, something must be wagered.” “…I don’t have anything to wager.” “Let’s do this. If you win, I’ll grant you one wish.” One wish—what a broad reward. Yoonso began imagining what he might wish for, then looked at Hwi with suspicion. “And if you win, sir?” “You’ll have to grant my wish.” Given the disparity in their ability to fulfill wishes, Yoonso wondered if this was a fair bet. But knowing Hwi wouldn’t overestimate him, he likely…- 173.1 K • Ongoing
- “We’ll arrive soon. They say there’s a Yongji here too, right?” The village they were heading to had a shrine built on the site where the Dragon God was said to have stayed for a night, and many people visited to offer prayers. Shrines near Yongji were considered sacred, and people felt their prayers were particularly effective, so they drew many visitors. “Whether it’s truly Yongji is debatable. There are no Yeongchunhwa growing nearby, and the historical records aren’t clear either.…
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- As the grounded premonition blossomed, it quickly bore fruit. Yet a tender, foolish desire to reveal even a sliver of his true self to Hwi prevented that conclusion from solidifying fully. A lie interwoven with truth would be harder to discern than a complete falsehood. Justifying it to himself, Yoonso began to speak. “The truth is, my lady is still alive.” Hwi showed no sign of surprise. Whether this was because he truly wasn’t shocked or because his temperament rarely betrayed his…
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- A flood of unanswerable questions poured into Yoonso’s blank mind. Was Hwi improvising to hide him from those men? If so, why a kiss of all things… Hiding him meant Hwi knew he was being pursued, so how did Hwi view this situation? What Hwi was thinking right now was what Yoonso most wanted to know. Glancing up, he saw Hwi take a step closer, causing Yoonso to jump back like a puppy with its tail stepped on. Hwi raised an eyebrow, then closed the distance again, carefully draping the slipped cloth…
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- Having bought the desired item, Yoonso thought it best to return for the day and headed straight for the guild hall. However, as he stepped into the alley leading to the hall, he noticed a group of men blocking the middle of the path. Two men were showing a piece of paper to a woman, clearly a portrait. The men holding the portrait didn’t seem like ordinary people. The moment he saw them, the hairs on the back of his neck stood up one by one, sending a chill through him. It wasn’t just a vague…
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- "Young Master, you must stay put while I am gone. Do you understand?" "Goodness, I am not a suckling babe. You worry too much." "If you were a suckling baby, I could take you with me, so that would be better." "You are only going for seven days, why so many words? Just hurry up and go. Your grandmother must be waiting for you with longing." Yoonso put on an expression as if he were terribly annoyed and placed the knapsack into Yeondeok's arms. While hugging the knapsack tightly, Yeondeok tapped…
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- Oh, if Yeongchunhwa’s escape became known, it would bring great disgrace to both the imperial court and Yeongchunhwa, so they might be pursuing him discreetly. However, tracking Yeongchunhwa would involve Yongrin, and even so, it was hard to believe it could be this quiet. In the end, Yoonso arrived at the assumption that either his father was still successfully hiding him, or perhaps they wouldn’t waste manpower on capturing a single Yeongchunhwa. Yoonso mulled over the latter possibility in his…
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- Yoonso traced the path of his own question in his mind, searching for its origin, but found himself lost in confusion. Unable to discern where it came from or where it was headed, he hesitated. At that moment, Hwi’s lips curved into a slanted line. “You speak as if your fate is so fortunate. In my merchant group, I am… like an emperor, so to speak.” “What? That’s an awfully grand comparison!” Yoonso’s eyes widened, and he nearly jumped from his seat, prompting Hwi to laugh as if…
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- “Aaargh!” A sound like wooden furniture shattering echoed across the dirt ground. Yoonso, his spine stiffening, stood frozen, staring at Hwi. “Bad habits need to be corrected.” In contrast to his ruthless act of harming the man, Hwi’s voice was utterly dry. He glanced at the man writhing in pain, soaked in his own urine, then turned away. Hwi grabbed Yoonso’s arm and started walking. As they slipped through the crowd surrounding them, Yoonso, who had been led like a puppet by…
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- “What are you looking at?” The man who had bumped Yoonso’s shoulder was the one picking a fight. Judging by his attire, he seemed to be a young master from some wealthy household, so Yoonso silently averted his gaze. But perhaps that irritated the man, as he grabbed Yoonso’s arm. “Are you ignoring me?” “I’m sorry. I thought it would be better to step aside for you.” Trying to back away politely, Yoonso felt the man’s grip tighten on his arm. Though he had kept his eyes…
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