LIGHTNOVELSTORY chapter 37
37 – The Black Dragon Pill (Episode 37)
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Young-ha doubted his ears at the mention of the Black Dragon Pill. He asked, “If you’re talking about the mythical venomous creatures… Can you be more specific?” Ryu Chun-hee pondered for a moment and replied, “If mythical beings like spirits have the ability to strengthen their body’s energy, then the venomous creatures destroy that energy. Just their existence alone can bring illness and disaster to the land. Even the evil spirits rarely venture there.” Ryu Chun-hee adjusted her posture slightly and emitted a small amount of energy, not for intimidation or overwhelming purposes, but as if drawing a picture with sand, she used her own power. The shape of her energy transformed into a grotesque dragon.
“There were venomous creatures in this land even before the rise of the continent’s Mureumse or the Gupabang. They were capable of shattering the world and were called venomous creatures who claimed to be an adversary to Okhwang. They named themselves the Black Dragon Pill, designating the word ’emperor’ in their name, as if challenging Okhwang.” “His power was truly formidable. Even after hundreds of years have passed since his death, he still exists. You all know that too.” Han Arin asked, “We know?”
“If we’re talking about the energy used by the Black Dragon Pill, it’s called ‘Magi’.” “Magi? Are you referring to the magic used by the Cheonma Faith?” “Yes, as I became stronger, I came across knowledge that mentioned Magi. It didn’t match my own divine power, but I gained knowledge nonetheless. The principle of magical arts is awakening a tiny amount of magic within a person’s body to rapidly enhance their strength.” “Once the energy becomes infused with magic, it easily expands. But do you know this? Originally, living beings had no trace of magic in their bodies.”
The Black Dragon Pill was such an existence, granting a small amount of magic even to lifeforms on the entire continent even after death. “If the Black Dragon Pill is considered the origin of magic, it’s not difficult to understand why the Blood Devil and Heavenly Horse are heading there,” Ryu Chun-hee explained, and silence ensued. Each person had their own thoughts, but they were all contemplating how to protect Eun-ho. If Eun-ho were just an ordinary man passing by, it would be different, but he was the target of the Heavenly Horse.
“Is it a given that Eun-ho will be taken away?” “Yes, if the Black Dragon Pill is devoured and Eun-ho is also devoured… the Heavenly Horse will have no rival. But…” “…But? What else is there?”
“I don’t understand what they’re aiming for by eliminating all potential rivals. Are they really just aiming to control the continent under their command?”
“What are you talking about?”
Ryu Chun-hee tilted her head.
“It’s just speculation until this point, so I won’t say anything more. However, the information before that remains unchanged as a fact.”
Her eyes contained a hint of determination.
“Now that we have the information, we will take Eun-ho with us. There is no room for refusal.”
For two weeks, things were going well. That’s not something she could say aloud… but still, Ryu Chun-hee didn’t want to kill the humans in front of her.
But if someone tries to prevent her from taking Eun-ho, or if they try to lead him towards death…
She would carry death on her back.
“………..”
The other women also contemplated seriously upon hearing the information.
They temporarily buried their feelings of not wanting to part with Eun-ho and thought about how to save the key figure, Eun-ho.
Each of them held something precious. For Paeng Ya-hwa, it was her family. For Han Arin, it was her younger sibling. Yeonha wasn’t much different from the others.
On the other hand, Ryu Chun-hee had only Eun-ho. She was a woman who only included Eun-ho in her fate and cut out everything else.
In the end, they had differing opinions.
“…I think Eun-ho should go to Jungwon. Excluding personal emotions.”
“What are you talking about?”
“…As I said, there are many skilled individuals in Jungwon. The elders I mentioned earlier. There are also those who value their independence.”
“But even if they try to take the Black Dragon’s corpse… no matter how independent they are…”
“…Wouldn’t it be the same even if Eun-ho is taken away? Based on the story, it seems like Eun-ho’s value is higher than the Black Dragon’s corpse, if not more.”
Ryu Chun-hee glared at Paeng Ya-hwa with sharp insight.
“That’s why I should take him…”
“May I also contribute my opinion?”
Han Arin raised her hand.
“I support Chunhee’s opinion.”
“…You little…!”
“I’ve reached this conclusion by excluding personal emotions. Rather, if we consider personal emotions, I would want to take Kongja to Jungwon. However, if it is true that the Heavenly Demon is aiming for Jungwon and there is little time left, our only option would be to put Eun-ho directly into Beom’s mouth.”
Their gazes naturally turned towards Yeonha.
“…What do you think?”
Yeonha closed her eyes for a moment.
I tried to exclude personal emotions. However, I couldn’t. Her heart was filled with the desire not to be separated from Eunho.
And above all, she couldn’t bear the fact that she was being threatened by Magyo in an unknown place away from her side.
She barely caught up with her mother, who was as high as the sky. But above her, there were Prince Maengju and Hana Rin.
Above them, there was a huge wall named Ryu Cheon-hee.
She may not be very helpful compared to them.
But…
“I don’t want to be separated from Eunho. I can’t bear the thought of Eunho being exposed to threats in a place I don’t know.”
“………….”
Everyone fell silent while looking at her, who spoke purely without excluding personal emotions.
In any case, it was a situation where opinions clashed 2 against 2.
Ryu Cheon-hee had no intention of giving in as she did last time.
At the same time, footsteps could be felt outside, trembling yet determined.
The steps of someone who couldn’t see ahead. It was Eunho.
“I’m back.”
“I told you, you don’t have a choice.”
“Cheonhee? Wow?!”
Ryu Cheon-hee toppled Eunho over and quickly climbed on top. The three of them looked at her with piercing gazes as if crushing something.
“Even if I openly attack Eunho like this, none of you can do anything.”
*Gnaw… Gnaw…* Ryu Cheon-hee proudly nibbled on Eunho’s cheek, boasting. In the intense atmosphere, Eunho asked.
“Were you fighting? Why again?”
“Those b*tches seem to not want to let you go. How about you, Eunho?”
“Ah… umm…”
Although Eunho couldn’t be seen, he definitely turned his gaze towards them.
After a moment of hesitation, he spoke as if pacifying them.
“I told you. Cheonhee is not a bad woman. Nothing will happen. Don’t worry.”
“Eunho. Are you really coming back? Please say so.”
“Yes. I’m going back to Jongwon…”
After knocking down Eunho, who was about to stand up, Ryu Cheon-hee kissed him this time. Surprised, Eunho pushed her away, but she pressed against him even harder, as if enjoying it.
The one who intervened was Hana Rin.
“We understand, so stop showing off.”
Ryu Chun-hee wished for other women, including Han Arin, to rush in helplessly. The situation of sharing opinions just now would have been an unsuitable situation for Yacha, on the contrary.
Conquering men by force. It was a natural yet barbaric way.
Ryu Chun-hee looked at Eunho, who was struggling to breathe under her, with teardrops hanging from her eyes. She pressed down on her strongly.
A sense of guilt and satisfaction filled her.
“Who said I’m not a bad woman?”
“………Chun-hee… You’re not a bad woman.”
“Even if I do worse things. It doesn’t mean I’m bad, does it?”
Eunho’s response became slower.
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After the commotion subsided, Han Arin met Eunho separately first.
“Now that your mind and body are calm, only consciousness remains. Other than that…”
Eunho explained various precautions and ways to take care. Han Arin secretly hoped she would also talk about herself.
“…………..”
“Then, I’ll go first.”
“Yes.”
Well, after spending about four weeks together… It’s impossible.
While a bitter taste lingered in her mouth, Eunho turned around and spoke.
“Jang-eo. Next time you come, let’s go eat together, just the two of us.”
“…!”
“Arin-ssi, and you should eat some vegetables. Since I bought some with my own money and stored them, please have them often. Okay?”
“Yes..! Gongja, thank you so much! In many ways…”
Eunho smiled happily.
“Since I was young, I moved around with my grandmother a lot. This feels like the only home to me. Arin’s house was cozy and nice.”
“hehehe… When Soye wakes up, I really want to introduce Gongja to her.”
“Of course. And…”
Eunho spoke with a serious expression.
“Be careful.”
“Yes. Gongja, you should also be careful.”
Ryu Chun-hee’s wish was for other women, including Han Arin, to rush in helplessly. The situation of sharing opinions just now would have been an unsuitable situation for Yacha, on the contrary.
Conquering men by force. It was a natural yet barbaric way.
Ryu Chun-hee looked at Eunho, who was struggling to breathe under her, with teardrops hanging from her eyes. She pressed down on her strongly.
A sense of guilt and satisfaction filled her.
“Who said I’m not a bad woman?”
“………Chun-hee… You’re not a bad woman.”
“Even if I do worse things. It doesn’t mean I’m bad, does it?”
Eunho’s response became slower.
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After the commotion subsided, Han Arin met Eunho separately first.
“Now that your mind and body are calm, only consciousness remains. Other than that…”
Eunho explained various precautions and ways to take care. Han Arin secretly hoped she would also talk about herself.
“…………..”
“Then, I’ll go first.”
“Yes.”
Well, after spending about four weeks together… It’s impossible.
While a bitter taste lingered in her mouth, Eunho turned around and spoke.
“Jang-eo. Next time you come, let’s go eat together, just the two of us.”
“…!”
“Arin-ssi, and you should eat some vegetables. Since I bought some with my own money and stored them, please have them often. Okay?”
“Yes..! Gongja, thank you so much! In many ways…”
Eunho smiled happily.
“Since I was young, I moved around with my grandmother a lot. This feels like the only home to me. Arin’s house was cozy and nice.”
“hehehe… When Soye wakes up, I really want to introduce Gongja to her.”
“Of course. And…”
Eunho spoke with a serious expression.
“Be careful.”
“Yes. Gongja, you should also be careful.”
“Yahwa, what are you going to do with that mask?”
“……..Me? Um…”
Paeng Yahwa glanced at Eunho before speaking.
“…….Take care of the family. It’s assuming you are safe.”
“Paengga. It’s a place I want to visit someday.”
“……..I hope you come back safely from the dark arts.”
There was a moment of silence. It was a silence that didn’t feel bad, just a sensation of time passing.
Then, Eunho made an unexpected move.
-Thud!-
Using his inner energy, Eunho forcefully pulled Paeng Yahwa and slammed her against the wall.
“…..?!”
Due to Eunho being a bit taller, he looked down at Paeng Yahwa from above.
Thud. Thud. Thud. Paeng Yahwa’s heart beat rapidly.
Eunho, who had a stern expression, softened and blushed with embarrassment.
“T-They said you liked this kind of thing since the Mureum Sacred Ground Assembly… So…”
“…….Do it again.”
“Um…”
“……Please…”
In the end, Eunho looked down at Paeng Yahwa and pressed his body against her a little tighter.
“Like this?”
“…….That’s just a suggestive pose… Press harder.”
Firmly.
“Like this?”
“………Yes… I love you.”
Paeng Yahwa felt a strange excitement in a peculiar situation.
“……..Give me a light slap.”
“….Well, that’s a bit…”
“Can’t I?”
There was a hint of disappointment in his blunt tone. Eunho hesitated for a moment before responding quickly.
*Slap!*
“Ow..!”
He lightly flicked her thigh.
Despite the slight shock, Pang Ya-hwa seemed pleased for some reason.
No matter how modern Eunho was as a person, he couldn’t help but say it.
“Just now, if it weren’t for me, something big would have happened.”
“……..Yes.”