Chapter 16: Evil Moon (16)

Chapter 16: Evil Moon (16)

In the same way?

Seol Young asked.

The incident in the story will actually happen next time? Is that what the Great Heavenly Pavilion was talking about?

Probably?

How can you know that? Do you have the ability to see the future in your dreams like those people?

Such stupid words. This is called simple inference. I can say this based on my extensive experience and knowledge. A mysterious incident will happen in the same manner the next time.

Why? What is the point of a horror story happening?

If I knew that would I be here?

He looked out of the window with a smile as if he didnt want to talk anymore. The server who had been watching them brought tea leaves.

This is a popular tea in our store, and Hwarangs especially like it for its fragrance. And it gives a clear, refreshing feeling too.

And they drank the tea in silence. After a while, they picked up their things and left.

They were back to going around in the alleys like earlier.

But one thing is certain.

Zaha suddenly said.

How do you think the Hwarang troops have been doing until now? Situation recreation? Receiving the spirit of nature and practicing the skills, and when someone is in pain, run over there to help them no matter how far they are.

A piece of wood peeked out among the flower petals that floated along the river. A wooden tablet that was used during the Dragon King Ritual.

It was something that shouldnt be thrown away like that.

Zaha picked it up, used his spiritual power to remove the letters that had power, and let it float away again.

It was always the same. They would do anything to solve any problems caused by evil spirits or ghosts, and they would rule over them with their swords. But things seem different now.

Like the God of Cataclysm?

I dont know either.

He said.

Seol Young-rang, I wasnt the one who took on the task of resolving the strange happenings. Shouldnt you go and figure things out yourself?

And they stopped in front of a mansion.

Seol Young stopped and looked at it.

It was a golden house.1

It seemed like the most decorated place in the city.

The highest-ranking noble must have gotten this. He was able to run a ranch and lead soldiers. And the house was luxurious.

This mansion seemed like that. There was a noticeably huge board that said Apsara.

Apsara House

Seol Young remembered it.

The Governor definitely asked about him being here.

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While he thought that, Zaha looked at him.

What? Will you follow me here too? Then come inside and ask.

?

Seol Young was confused. And he strode into the house.

Immediately, the inside felt noisy. Several people seemed to greet them excitedly.

Home.

Only then did he find out. It means that the owner of this house had been away for eight years. But yet, it didnt seem like that.

Like other mansions in Sorabeol, this one looked well-taken care of. It was fully prepared so that if the owner decided to come back, there would be no setback.

After snooping here and there, the door opened.

What do I do, Seol Young-rang? Ive talked to everyone, but they all seem nervous that the Ghost Demon King is here. It doesnt matter if you want to come in, but you cannot carelessly move around, so they say they will lock you up somewhere. If that is fine

Seol Young thought this man wasnt worth listening to and turned away coldly.

And he remembered.

Wait, these

He turned back, but the door was closed.

Should he open it? There was a lot more he wanted to know.

But he decided to stop.

He assumed he would know where they might meet.

Seol Young set down the earthen pots in front of the gate.

And turned away.

The next day, Seol Young stood in front of the Moon Palace and waited.

After a while, the three members of the White Tiger Spirit Troops came up and looked at Seol Young.

All their faces brightened.

Yes.

All of them responded.

Where did you get those masks from? Where were they from?

Here.

The girls took him to another room. They opened the door with a key and showed him the inside.

A lions head appeared right in front of him.

It was the huge lion mask used for the lion dance. After that, there were multiple other masks lined up.

This is the warehouse for storing masks, and that day, the official in charge of this place picked up fifteen masks and put them in a box as he handed it to us.

Seol Young looked around the warehouse.

He felt nothing.

Then the other side turned noisy.

High Governor.

He heard the greetings of the Golden Ring Troops.

Zaha walked in and calmly entered the warehouse.

What then? Found something?

.

What is with that face? Cant I come here?

I expected you to, but I didnt expect you to actually do it.

Seol Young replied.

My expression, well while waiting for me to die, a demon appears, chasing after me like an eagle to keep its eyes on me. Do you think this calls for a smile?

Wouldnt it be better to find something else to spend your time on? I doubt it would change anything.

Change anything

Seol Young stopped halfway.

The boys and girls were watching, and the heated conversation between the two was making them curious.

Lets not talk here.

He moved somewhere else, and after checking each of the masks in the warehouse, he had a thought.

And he called for the official, who handed out the masks then.

From what I know, there were fifteen of them, and I just picked the scariest ones and placed them in the box. That is all. I dont know anything

Seol Young used his spiritual power on him.

The officials soul was pure. He showed no signs of being possessed. There was no evil energy, either. It was clear that he wasnt involved in this.

You can go.

Seol Young sent the official back and

That

A courtier approached, and he remembered seeing her face.

That night, when the incident happened, this was the girl who picked up his plaque and threw it back to him.

Seol Young looked at her.

Is there something you want to say?

He asked her casually, not wanting to seem like he was questioning her.

If you want to treat her well, wouldnt it be better to start with your names first? She must be nervous

Just then, Zaha came in with his advice.

He didnt want to listen to that advice, but

He wasnt entirely wrong, and Seol Young knew he didnt treat other people well.

This girl must have approached him with good intentions, so he should treat her gently.

What is your name?

Kabi.

The girl seemed a bit taken aback by the two men, but she answered him.

I have something to say.

What is it?

Kabi glanced at her colleagues before speaking. They were looking over this way too, and it seemed like they had a discussion about it.

This incident was so odd that we all put our minds together to review it. But this was done by something evil.

The palace is possessed by an evil spirit?

Yes.

Kabi said cautiously.

There was one strange thing.



TL/N: Not literally