Merchant

It’s already been four days since we left our main base in Hubei. And I keep my word. “Oww…” “Aren’t you going a bit too far, seriously?” In front of me, Brother Jin-ho and the sixth squad members were sprawled on the ground, groaning and whining. Today made it the second day of our spars….

Brother Jin-ho slammed the spear shaft into the ground and said, “Then, draw your sword.” “I was going to anyway.” I stepped in front of Brother Jin-ho and drew my sword. The Silver Mist Sword’s pure white blade glinted with a biting chill. I took my starting stance, a tense standoff stretching between Brother Jin-ho…

I’ve felt this for a long time now, but Brother Jin-ho’s drive is really something else. He took the bait I tossed out in the morning… And before evening even came, he had already finished getting everything ready to depart. “Y–you already finished all the preparations?” “Where would we find time to dawdle? My mother–in–law…

Before I knew it, spring was already on its way. Last year, instead of chasing the merchant group’s growth, I’d focused on strengthening our foundations. If you only focus on expanding without building a solid base, it’s no different from a pretty but hollow snack. The moment a crisis hits, you can’t withstand it and…

At my words, his pupils trembled. “Ah, I like this. How much do you think all this is worth?” “W–well, that, I mean…” Your mouth’s going completely dry and your throat’s burning, right? Of course it is. All the money he’d been siphoning off so diligently until now was about to be taken away from…

At those words, everyone turned to look at that Protector. “You’re against it?” At the Chief’s question, the Protector nodded. “Yes. I am.” “What’s your reason, Escort Chief Jeon Il?” Right, that was it. His name was Jeon Il. “Honestly, Deputy Merchant Lord Eun Seo-ho is an outsider, isn’t he? How can an outsider be…

My master spoke with a complicated expression on his face. “Honestly, I didn’t expect a day like this to come so quickly.” “I didn’t expect to reach the Profound Realm this quickly either.” My words brought a smile to my master’s face. “Honestly, as a master, I should be rejoicing over my disciple’s achievement, but…

Either way, it’s already happened, and it’s my responsibility to handle it. I gave Palgap a wry smile and said. “Take that to my office.” “Understood.” At my words, Palgap carried it to my office in the annex and set it down. A little later. When I returned to my office, I let out a…

We stared at the physician with tense expressions. “But… what is it?” At Escort Guard Seo Wu’s question, the physician answered carefully. “It seems the child will be affected a bit by the fruit Madam ate.” “Huh? Fruit… what fruit…?” I felt like I knew exactly which fruit she meant. Geumryeong had clearly said it…

“We need to hurry and get to Lady Hong Geum-so. She’s in danger.” Lady Hong Geum-so is in danger? “Could you explain it in a bit more detail?” At my question, Lady Seohyang shook her head, her face dark. “I don’t know the details either. I just saw Escort Guard Seo Wu holding Lady Hong…