Chapter 357: The Blood Of Monsters (2)


    Just like the other courtdies, Yeongwol couldnt feel any pain. But how many people could beposed seeing their hands cut off and fall onto the floor right in front of them? She was expecting for the ck sword to stop, but her hands were cut in a single strike.


    UGHHHH!


    Even the scales on my hand werent able to withstand the power.


    Yeongwols energy was iparable to the other courtdies, but even that wasnt enough to withstand the sword of Chun Yeowun.


    Twitch! Twitch!


    Her veins wriggled like earthworms in her severed arm. Her ability to regenerate had been initiated yet, it didnt stop the blood from gushing out. It looked as if she didnt possess any regenerative ability at all. The shock of getting her hand cut in front of hersted for a moment and when Yeongwol looked up


    sh!


    The sharp tip of Chun Yeowuns sword pressed on her wrinkled old neck. It was clear to her that Chun Yeowun wanted her dead.


    Ugh! This monster!


    From the moment she shed with him, she thought that his skill could be deciphered by her but it turned out to be an illusion. She was oblivious of Chun Yeowuns capability.


    Am I going to die like this?


    The sensation of fear that she felt when the tip of the ck sword touched her couldnt be shaken off. As soon as it became clear to Yeongwol that Chun Yeowun was intent on silencing her at any cost, her politeness disappeared. She began to change tactics.


    Uh! Do you need help in smoothly leaving the Imperial Pce?


    Her speaking tone and style became uncourteous. An attitude thats nearly identical from the first time she talked with him. Human nature would never change.


    Do you think I will have trouble getting out?


    Ha! Youre belittling the Imperial Pce. You made such a racket and you thought no one would notice you.


    His fight together with the battle between the Guardians courtdies and the East Spears warrior made such a racket that even the nearby East House, the base of the East Spear, and the Golden Guards who served as night guards, would surely notice.


    As soon as they arrive, youll be considered as an enemy of the Imperial Pce! Murderer! Huhuhu, dont go around dreaming bullshit about escaping!


    She acknowledged that Chun Yeowun was a strong opponent but she thought that he couldnt handle the forces of the Imperial Pce in its entirety.


    If the Imperial Pce turns noisier with the arrival of others, even the high ranking officials of the Guardians wille. And they are a lot stronger than me! You will never be able to walk past them! The Demonic Cult will cease to exist!


    Yeongwol was blinded by the power she thought the Imperial Pce had. However, Chun Yeowuns reaction was weird. He didnt show unease at the information nor had any thoughts, it was as if he was indifferent to it.


    What is he up to?


    Looking at his indifferent behaviour, she wondered. But the tip of the sword that was on her neck soon touched her right cheek.


    Tap!


    What are


    sh!


    UGHHHH!


    Before she could even ask, Chun Yeowuns sword pierced her cheek from one side to the other, and pulled it out. Yeongwol screamed as her mouth got ripped and hanged in shock.


    WH-what the hell did you do!


    Her words filled with shock and fear. Chun Yeowun answered while pitying her.


    I tried to cut your tongue, but it looks like it didnt work.


    Wh-What?!


    Yeongwol felt a chill run down her spine at his words. The moment the sword was pushed into her mouth, she made sure to save her tongue by shoving it down, otherwise it wouldve been cut off.


    Shhhhhhkkkkk!


    The veins in her cheek once again began to regenerate. Such regenerative ability is hard to imagine that humans have it. Looking at her, the minor wounds easily healed while her limbs, that werepletely cut off, were hopeless.


    Wah! Wah! Why arent they here yet?


    Although the wounds healed, Yeongwol began to turn impatient at the thought of facing more humiliation from Chun Yeowun. People around the Guest House must have heard themotion considering how usually quiet the nights were. Even the Imperial Army should have arrived. Disdaining the anxious Yeongwol, Chun Yeowun clicked his tongue.


    You are so stupid


    What?


    Dont tell me you thought I wasnt thinking things through?


    What do you mean?


    Chun Yeowuns words made Yeongwol look around puzzledly.


    This entire area has been covered with Sound Blockage.


    Sou-Sound Blockage?! What nonsense are you spouting?! How can that be used in such a vast area?!


    She shouted in shock. Yeonwol always thought of herself as someone whos equal to themander due to the nature of her skills and abilities. She was adept at Profound Sound Blockage in a certain area however, only in small rooms could she maintain the sound blockage. She bes exhausted maintaining exorbitant internal energy used for it.


    Impossible! Does he possess infinite internal energy to make me seem so useless?


    Even if her internal energy increased by tenfold, it would still be improbable for her to block the sound of the main vast courtyard of the Guest House.


    You seem to be the one of the stereotypical people who say  since I cant do it no one can


    Itit makes no sense.


    She found reality uneptable. She wanted to reject what her eyes showed her. Still, she waited, she waited to hear some kind of the sound, but it was in vain. Which meant that Chun Yeowuns words were indeed true. Sound had beenpletely cut off.


    Your body seems to regenerate, but will it regenerate if I cut down your throat?


    Shhhh!


    He raised his ck sword, checking if he could cut her throat or not. Yeongwol paled as she saw that.


    No! No! If this happens, even someone as strong as me will meet a dogs death!


    A dogs death meant dying with the truth being distorted. She couldnt let that happen to her. So in order to escape that, Yeongwol yelled desperately.


    If-If you kill me, your men will die too!


    Dont talk bullshit


    Just before dying, she began to speak rubbish. Ignoring her words, Chun Yeowun raised his sword after adjusting the angle for a clean strike. Holding her severed hands close to her chest, she begged earnestly.


    Th-The Guardians have currently caught three spies who wore a mask and gold armor on them. You wouldnt say that you dont know them, right?


    Pang!


    Immediately Chun Yeowuns sword, which was ready to strike her throat, stopped mid-air. She said that there were three people who wore gold armor. They were the people he knew.


    Did they get caught?


    They settled to meet with Zhu Taikhan at his residence tonight. Chun Yeowun didnt know that they got caught. Seeing Chun Yeowun stop, hope blossomed in Yeongwols eyes.


    It worked. So, theyre this mans subordinates!


    She just has thisst straw to save herself, and it worked! Her sweating face that barely held any sanity, finally found some hope.


    You said that the Guardians caught them?


    Y-yes!


    Chun Yeowun, who looked unconcerned until a moment ago, was frowning. It made Yeongwol feel delighted. Finally, she found his weakness.


    I thought he was some cruel monster, but I guess not


    It was hard to believe that Chun Yeowun wasnt willing to abandon his subordinates so easily. There were always rumors about the Lord of Demonic Cult being cruel to others, but righteous to their members. Yeongwol decided to use this rumor against him.


    If only he would follow me to the Guardian Hall telling him that Id release them


    She could somehow use the situation to save herself. Once she reaches the Guardian Hall, she can scream to let them know that he is an enemy, and they would attack him right away. If she took him to the Elder, the true hidden power of the Imperial Pce, even the Lord of Demonic Cult would be brought down on his knees, which was why she was carefully trying to bait Chun Yeowun.


    So, if you can spare me, your men can be released


    Puck!


    HUH?!


    Yeongwols eyes were in shock. She couldnt differentiate reality and her imagination anymore. Even before she could put forth her deal, Chun Yeowun swung his sword. Her throat felt dry and cold as the sword came closer and closer.


    Wh-what are you doing?!


    You sly and verbose fox, just die!


    !?


    Shhhiiinnngg! Tuk!


    The moment his words fell, Chun Yeowuns sword moved and her vision became hazy as she fell. It wasnt until her head fell to the ground that she realized that she had been decapitated. Was it a side effect of her regenerative power which was abnormal? Even though her neck got cut, she didnt die immediately.


    H.. how how did ite to this?


    It was only for a moment.


    Crack!


    Chun Yeowun crushed Yeongwols head, which was currently on the ground. A miserable end for a person who tried to work hard the entire time.


    Shh! Shh! Shh!


    In front of Chun Yeowun, who seemed vexed, Great Guardian Marakim and Left Guardian Hameng appeared from the roof. Putting their hands together, Lee Hameng and Marakim greeted him.


    Yourmand has been carried off!


    They were the ones who killed all the courtdies. It didnt feel right to hit or kill women, but seeing how they acted, they took the task seriously. They made sure to not use the swordsmanship of the Demonic Cult as much as possible. That would probably make it hard for others to guess the wounds or the cause of death of the corpses. Thats precisely why Chun Yeowun didnt use the Demon Sword.


    Thenshall we take this man and withdraw?


    Lee Hameng asked, pointing to the bald man who fainted on the ground. Chun Yeowun sighed.


    I would like to do that, but the others have been captured.


    Are you talking about them?


    At the unexpected turn of events, the two Guardians were shocked. It was shocking that the trained people spying and assassination got caught. Great Guardian Marakim, asked carefully.


    What do you n on doing, my Lord?


    It was known that spies were to be killed, but in order to save his men who got trapped, Chun Yeowun had no other choice but to break in. Moreover, Chun Yeowun was unaware of the Guardian Halls location, as it was known to be hidden from everyone. It was a ce that even the members of the de God Six Martial n couldnt find.


    Lord, realistically, rescuing them shouldnt be an option for us. It is a pity, but how about we just give up on them?


    The left Guardian, Lee Hameng suggested a rational option. Our members were already taught to be prepared in case they got caught by the enemy. If escaping is difficult, then they have to kill themselves.


    Grunt!


    Ugh is there really no other choice but to abandon them?


    Hu Bong bit his lip at the thought of abandoning his members, however, even he knew that there was no concrete way to help them. That was when Chun Yeowun shook his head and spoke.


    If I decide to abandon the people who I picked up with my own hands, I am unqualified as Lord. I cant stand and let them kill themselves just because they got caught.


    Chun Yeowun looked at Yeongwols smashed head as he said those words. When he decided to infiltrate the Imperial Pce, he was aware of the fact that there were people who used unique methods and tricks.


    Ah then what are we gonna do?


    Lee Hameng, who opposed the rescue operation because of the risk, asked anxiously. But it wasnt Chun Yeowun who answered


    Some are still breathing


    Suddenly, Marakim pointed to the inspection maids who were on the floor. All the other courtdies were dead, but these two were kept alive. He spoke.


    Great Guardian. Would they bow to us easily?


    Would they really give out the location of the Imperial Pce Guardian Hall just because they ughtered a few courtdies? But Chun Yeowun wanted to grab onto any thread he could. If he had time, he could take them outside, infuse them with drugs and make them confess, but Chun Yeowun didnt have time.It was also impractical doing it in the courtyard.


    However, if they missed such a perfect timing, they would never find the location of Guardian Hall. Especially if news spread that courtdies and their group leader were killed.


    Marakim, shook his head.


    Of course, enemies wont bow to us


    Huh?


    Marakim turned to Chun Yeowun and spoke.


    Lord, how does this sound?


    How long has it been since they decided to walk on the same path as the Lord of the Demonic Cult?


    Did I pass out?


    Having a strong and cursed body that couldnt sense pain felt amazing. As it was her first time meeting a strong opponent, she fainted from being overpowered.


    What happened?


    She finally got her thoughts sorted out and tried to get up, but her body betrayed her.


    Thud!


    Ah?


    Was this the drawback of her inability to feel pain? She waspletely unaware of her condition until she tried to get up. Unfortunately, it took time for her to realize that her ankle got severed.


    My feet


    Realizing that both her feet got amputated, the maids face turned pallid. It was like living inside a nightmare.


    What happened after she passed out?


    On one side, she found numerous bodies of women on the ground as their bloods malodour invaded her nose.


    Uh ughh


    It was foul enough to make her eyes burn. When she looked nearby, she saw a familiar outfit on her body. The hands and neck were brutally severed, which meant that the bearer was dead.


    Le.. le leader!


    While she fainted, all the courtdies including her leader got killed. They crossed paths with monsters.


    How long was I out?


    It was still dark, and no one wandered. It seemed like nobody found them. At that moment, a deep voice reached her ears.


    Ah! It seems that a courtdy still lives!


    As she turned her head towards the voice, two men, who appeared to be cadets of the Golden Guards appeared. They appeared to be the night guards of the House.


    Ah! Goodness!


    One of the guards expressed his shock as he saw her cut off ankles. A white masked man examined her condition.


    Arent you a maid? Are you alright?


    As these people arrived, the shocked maid answered.


    I-I am fine. When did the Golden Guardse?, she pried.


    Maybe the terrible battle only transpired briefly, and the others hadnt discovered it yet.


    We heard some mor, and when he entered the East Spear Hall, we were confronted by this atrocious sight. Ugh! One of our guards had gone to report to our central office, people will arrive soon.


    Ah!


    It hadnt been long!


    Her eyes shook. If the words of the man were indeed correct, it hadnt been that long since that horrible battle. If so, she had to report it to the higher ups of the Guardians to prevent the Lord of the Demonic Cult from escaping outside the Imperial Pce. But the problem was her severed foot.


    I-I am sorry, but could the guard please help me?


    Of course. We will take you to the Imperial Pces infirmary


    No. its crucial than that. Bigwigs have infiltrated the pce, and they might escape. I need to let someone know


    At her hasted words, one of the guards tried to sooth her.


    Uh! Is that true? That is huge. But dont worry, the Guards wille soon


    No. Not just them. Sorry. Could you please lift me up? I I will guide you


    Treating you is important. Why guide us somewhere?


    Please! Please just trust me! We are running out of time! Please!


    Uh ah, fine.


    Seeing the stubborn maid, one of the guards put her on his back and carried her. Laying on him, she pointed to the northwest direction of the Imperial Pce, and asked him to hurry. That was when the white masked guard who was following them from behind smiled wantonly.