Merchant

At my question, Zhurong Palace’s Palace Lord asked me one in return. “Doyeon Sect?” “Yes.” “Why are you asking about that place?” “I apologize. I read the records from back then inside the hall.” “I see…” After silently mulling it over for a moment, the Palace Lord opened his mouth. “If you want to know…

I followed Young Palace Lord Maeng from behind. He was heading exactly where I wanted him to go. “Actually, the place we’re going isn’t somewhere outsiders are allowed to see.” I asked as though I had no idea. “Is that so?” “So you must never tell anyone you entered that place.” “Understood. I’ll keep that…

For a moment, the sight left me completely thrown. What the…? Is it asking me to rub its belly? I crouched down and slowly rubbed its stomach, and the tiger began purring as if it liked it. “Wh-what in the…!” The disciple who saw it went wide-eyed in shock. Is this really something to be…

Only after our swords collided did he seem to notice I existed. “What the hell? Who’s this pretty-boy bastard?” For a moment, that almost got under my skin, but I kept my expression calm. It would take more than that to rattle me. “I am the Young Palace Lord of Snow Wind Palace, guardian of…

Young Lord Yeon Yu-mun took us somewhere unexpected – an academy. The plaque hanging there read Southern Light Academy. “Isn’t this an academy?” At my question, he nodded. “It is. But we haven’t started accepting students yet, and the grounds are fairly large, so there should be enough space for all of you to rest…

Master once told me. If I became Snow Wind Palace’s Young Palace Lord, I would be able to carve a path even through a snowstorm. And that was exactly what was unfolding before my eyes. If I could stop the snowstorm, traveling would become much easier. But the same would also be true for the…

I tilted my head as I looked at the message. Merchant Lord Bok has something to tell me about Snow Wind Palace? What could he possibly have to do with Snow Wind Palace? I’d have to talk to him first. “May I go see him now?” “Of course. He should be back by now.” Together…

I calmly nodded and asked. “Has the North Sea Ice Palace’s Young Palace Lord arrived?” “…How did you know, sir?” “I have my ways. Let’s go.” “Ah, yes, sir.” When I entered the Reception Room, I saw Young Palace Lord Bing Hae-rin crunching away on some snacks. She usually acted like a little old woman,…

The Poetry and Prose Competition’s winner had been decided. The winner’s name was Mun Jin. He was one of the five disciples who were resposible for the critic murder. And the other four disciples also achieved excellent results. Inwardly, I offered them my condolences. Because it was obvious they would soon be dragged off by…

I caught my breath, then continued. “The most important piece of evidence in this case was the poem written on the wall. So, with Poet Song Rok’s help, I narrowed down the poets whose work showed habits similar to the ones in that poem.” “Similar habits?” I reported Poet Song Rok’s explanation to the Emperor…