Translator: HunterW

Editor: RED

I walked over to the officers of the four factions standing off to the side.

Thank you for today.

It wasnt much.

Im just glad we could pay you back, as small a chance this was.

We feel the same way. We still owe you much more.

Please feel free to come to us again. Well be more than glad to help you again.

It was more obvious for Sunbin. They were working together with me today as this was their problem theyd had a hard time solving.

The other factions, on the other hand, had come here knowing it wasnt an easy decision for them. They had to face Cheng Long, one of the top five guilds in the world. There was no doubt they knew this was a politically difficult decision but what was important was that they helped me nonetheless. What they just showed to the rest was that they would ally themselves with me, even if it meant facing a potentially much more powerful enemy. They probably knew I would be disappointed in them had they said no.

Either way, we had all helped each other with good intentions.

How does a nice party sound to end the day?

Sounds good. Nothings completely finished yet, but we could do with a small party.

It was too early to celebrate. Over the next week, we had to make sure the Yung Gong Guild knew that it no longer had any influence over Gyeongsang Province and that it couldnt do whatever it wanted anymore. We also had to let all of its past and current victims know that Yung Gong would no longer hurt them or anyone else any longer.

Another group from Sunbin was heading this way to help us prepare for the small party so those who fought could rest. Maintaining Gyeongsang would be difficult for me and Sunbin. All Gyeongsang had was a single low-grade dungeon and Sunbin would have to pick up the slack in clearing the surrounding fields. There were no feasible methods to bring in profit and Sunbin couldnt employ Yung Gongs tactics.

We decided instead to use the Yung Gongs building and the low-grade dungeon and attract smaller guilds to pick up the slack for us. If they could divide up the land among themselves and maintain their territory, we would allow them to use the low-grade dungeon free of charge. We would even allow them to move into Yung Gongs old building and use it as a base of operations.

What do you think?

Yeah, it sounds perfect. Well go with that plan.

Things couldnt have turned out better for us. Sunbin gained more supporters in Korea and I finally got to have my revenge and punish Yung Gong like I had always dreamed about.

One week later

I and ten thousand others from Sunbin, Myth, Ravi and the Werewolf Clan moved to Gongju City in Chuncheong Province. I wanted to fulfill the promises I had made to Lee Kangchan and my mother.

Some would ask if I really had to go to this extent, but I had to. I had always dreamt of making Lee Kangchan pay for what he did to me. I also wanted my mother to really see what I was capable of and who I really was.

Ten thousand elite devas marched behind me. These devas had just defeated the mercenaries from Cheng Long and Nayuta; no one stood in our way. With Sunbin at my side as well, I marched confidently towards our destination.

The Sojung Guild base

Shit! Everything was going so well. Lee Jiwon ruined everything! Lee Kangchan was furious when he heard what had happened to the Yung Gong Guild. The only good thing that came out of the battle was Sunbins vow to leave the smaller guilds that joined Yung Gong alone. Had they not, Sojungs guild master would have never forgiven him for making the one mistake he shouldnt have.

By the way, young master

What? Lee Kangchan replied, annoyed.

Do you and Lee Jiwon have history together?

What?

Back then, Lee Jiwon walked right up to and said something before

No no, we dont! Theres no way we do! Lee Jiwon is a world-level being. What would he have against me?

I suppose youre right.

Lee Jiwon was no doubt the star of the battle, and to not be in his good graces was the worst possible situation for them.

-He said he was going to see me againdid he really mean that?-

Lee Kangchan couldnt forget Lee Jiwons smiling face. He really didnt want to see the man ever again.

It was then that Lee Kangchan saw Lee Jiwon on TV, marching with a huge army behind him. He seemed ready for another battle even though everything was supposed to be over. Everyone in the room turned to watch, wondering if he was just now returning to Seoul. Lee Kangchan, however, broke out in a cold sweat. Lee Jiwon had the same expression on his face when he walked over to Lee Kangchan a week ago. It was almost as if Lee Jiwon was coming for him again.

Lee Kangchan kept telling himself that there was a chance Lee Jiwon was on the way to Seoul but he couldnt convince himself. Somehow, he knew Lee Jiwon was coming for him again.

-Fuck! Why is he doing this to me? There were other smaller guilds that joined Yung Gong, so why me?! Fuck!-

I marched to the Sojung Guild slowly on purpose, so that he could feel the extent of the impending doom that was coming for him. Lee Kangchan probably knew by now where I was headed.

You must really have it out for this Lee Kangchan person. I never saw you go to this extent for one person before, Ebonene said.

Yeah, quite a bit. I do have a couple of other reasons, though.

Im beginning to feel a little sorry for this Lee Kangchan, Ebonene said while laughing.

Im just giving back as I got.

It didnt take us long to reach Chuncheong Province, even though we took our time. By now, everyone knew we werent headed for Seoul, and a sizeable crowd had been following us since Gyeongsang.

Whats going on? Where are they headed?

From what I hear, Lee Jiwon decided the destination.

He wanted to come here? Why? Hes from Seoul, isnt he?

I have no idea. Maybe hes here for some sightseeing.

With ten thousand soldiers? It looks like theyre headed for war.

I dont know. Lets keep watching. Sunbin tagged along as well.

Now that Yung Gong, the number two guild of South Korea, had been toppled by Sunbin, there were no longer any guilds that could contest Sunbins influence over Korea. Everything Sunbin did right now was a huge issue in South Korea and would be for some time.

We arrived shortly at Sojungs base once we entered Chuncheong. The entire guild was outside, waiting for us. Among them were Lee Kangchan and my mother.

Holy shit. Theyre actually here.

This was their destination?

Why?

Is it because we ended up siding with Yung Gong? Theres no other reason for them to be here.

Theres no way. Sunbin already said they didnt care about that.

We dont know the truth to that. Maybe they need an example or something.

Shut it! a much older man shouted, silencing the Sojung guild members. That was Lee Taejung, the Sojung guild master, who my mother had told me about. He was my grandfather.

I ignored him for now, however, and walked over to my mother, who was still in the same raggedy clothing, and hugged her.

I said Id be back soon, Mom.

My mother burst into tears and hugged me tightly.

It wasnt that I had developed affection for the mother that I never had out of nowhere, but it was the least I could do for her, after all I had learned from the Gnosis Guild. She had lived her life without her husband, parents, and child, believing this whole time they had all died because of her. Returning to her in-laws didnt help either, once they decided that she was no longer a part of their family.

I wanted to show her that all wasnt lost and I could make her proud to be my mother. I couldnt give her everything, but I wanted to make the rest of her life easier. I even wondered to myself if I always had these feelings, but it was the least I could do as her son.

What thethats Lee Jiwons mom?

Wasnt he an orphan?

Hey, isnt that lady our cook?

You idiot, thats the guild masters only daughter-in-law!

Huh? Really? Then why was she always dressed like that and always doing menial labor? She always bowed to all of us, didnt she?

You dont need to know why! You just need to know there was a reason for it.

I always thought she was a guild employee

Wait. Then if shes the guild masters only daughter-in-law and shes also Lee Jiwons motherthen that means Lee Jiwons the guild masters grandson?

Whoa! Then that makes Lee Jiwon the rightful heir to Sojung!

Then whatll happen to Lee Kangchan?

Well

Lee Jiwon had just created a huge issue not just for Sojung, but for his allies as well. His allies needed to keep Lee Jiwon on their side no matter what, and had followed him here to appease him. However, the biggest problem they had was that he was alone. There was no way for them to really hold on to him until now. Finally, they had something they could use.

I tightly held my mothers hand and walked over to stand in front of Sojungs guild master.

Its a pleasure to meet you. My name is Lee Jiwon, I said calmly.

Yesits good to meet you, too. I am Lee Taejung, guild master of Sojung, the man who was supposed to my grandfather replied equally calmly, but couldnt completely hide how much he was shaking. Only I could see it, though. Would you do me the honor of sharing a cup of tea with me?

I would be more than happy to.

Then lets head inside. Lee Taejung led the way inside.

I turned to my allies before following him in. Please wait for me out here. I wont be long.

Hahaha. Youre finally meeting your family. We can wait as long as you need.

Dont worry about anything and go on.

My allies elite soldiers quickly surrounded the Sojung Guilds base to make sure no one would interrupt.

I held on to my mothers hand and followed Lee Taejung inside, passing Lee Kangchan on the way.

I said Ill see you very soon. Wait a little longer. Were not done yet, I whispered to him so that only he could hear.