Chapter 180: The Blood Demon
At that time, Hae Cheong-yeon had bid them farewell, claiming she had made an unknown wager with the Blood Demon. Afterward, Ji Gi-eum had her subordinate take Na Seo-yu and Sak Mu-heun deep into the forest before releasing their acupoint seals.
And that subordinate had said this:
‘Since the Sovereign has commanded it, no Blood Cultists would dare attack you. But as warned earlier, you must return quickly. The Sovereign’s command holds no sway over mindless demons. And never even think of returning. Unless you wish to render the Sword Saint’s daughter’s sacrifice for you meaningless.’
Then he vanished like a ghost once more.
After that, Sak Mu-heun and Na Seo-yu began moving together toward the Flying Dragon Corps.
At least, that’s how it was for about an hour.
But about an hour later, Sak Mu-heun suddenly stopped walking and said to Na Seo-yu,
‘Young Lady, from here on, you must return alone.’
Her expression was resolute, as if she had made up her mind about something. Noticing her determination through that look, Na Seo-yu tried to dissuade him.
“Brother Sak, please don’t do this. I want to save Cheong-yeon too, but it’s impossible if I stay with the Blood Demon. So it’s better to go back and be with the others…”
But Sak Mu-heun’s resolve was unshakable.
‘I swore to my late master that I would risk my life to protect Cheong-yeon. Therefore, even if I die, I cannot return like this. Please understand.’
