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FChapter 858: The First Place Has Changed!
All the Demon Supremes turned their gazes toward Heavenly Demon Geom Woojin.
It was the first time.
The words "This is nice" had come from the Cult Leader himself.
Would he have said that simply because he enjoyed watching the rain fall?
No.
Е n u m̀ а
It could only mean that he found this moment enjoyable because they were all gathered together.
The Demon Supremes exchanged glances, then looked at the one person who had made this unbelievable situation possible.
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Geom Mugeuk, the very person in question, was gazing together with his father at the scenery outside.
“The view of the river in the rain is truly wonderful. Whenever I watch the rain like this, I somehow feel better.”
It wasn’t something said expecting a reply, yet Geom Woojin accepted his son’s words.
“I like the rain too.”
W̃ē b nо̊.v êl̃ Ĕ_ṅu m̂.а̂
“You do, Father?”
“Why are you so surprised?”
“I just thought you’d say you disliked rainy weather because it’s damp and messy.”
A faint, nostalgic emotion flickered across Geom Woojin’s eyes as he looked at the falling rain.
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But soon, that emotion disappeared without a trace.
The countless ripples forming on the river, the scent rising from the wet earth, the sound of rain tapping against the tent, and the mist drifting up in the distance. As all of these came together, those watching felt their moods lift.
W̃ ё b nôv еl Е̊ n̆ um̈ǎ
Geom Woojin slowly turned his head and looked at the Demon Supremes.
The Blood Heaven Blade Demon, watching the rain beside the One-Slash Sword Supreme; the Drunken Demon, savoring his drink to the rhythm of the falling rain; the Poison King, who no longer avoided his gaze; the Soul Reaper Demon Supreme, whose presence felt remarkably youthful and full of vitality; the Demonic Buddha, who could be both a calculating Blood Buddha and an easygoing monk; the Evil Smiling Demon, whose loyalty toward his son was as spotless as the white mask he wore; and even the Fist Demon King, who would rise from his seat without a word at the simple phrase, “Let’s go.”
There had once been a time when he doubted and distrusted the Demon Supremes.
Looking back on it now, there had been no real reason for it.
There had simply been a period when everything had seemed dark and bleak for no apparent reason.
But now, Geom Woojin trusted the Demon Supremes more firmly than anyone else.
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The Drunken Demon noticed that Geom Woojin’s cup was empty. Whatever else, he could not let that pass.
“Let me pour you a drink.”
“It has been a long time. Let me drink from that cup again.”
Back when they had returned after dealing with the Ice Palace alongside Geom Mugeuk, Geom Woojin had once shared a drink from the Ice Palace Chalice.
The Drunken Demon poured liquor into the Ice Palace Chalice and handed it to Geom Woojin.
“As expected, the taste is excellent.”
W е̊ bn õv е l̀ Е n.um а
“I’ll pour you another.”
“That’s enough. You have a drink.”
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As Geom Woojin poured liquor into the chalice, he asked,
“What happened to the Liquor Essence of the Great Drunken Forest?”
Caught off guard by the unexpected question, the Drunken Demon asked in surprise,
“You knew the Liquor Essence had been spoiled?”
Ĕn̊ü m̆а̌
Geom Woojin nodded.
As expected, there was nothing within the cult that the Cult Leader did not know.
“After we repelled the Heavenly Killing Star, the Liquor Essence became clear again.”
“That is a relief.”
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The Drunken Demon had assumed the Cult Leader would dismiss it as nothing more than superstition, the belief that the state of the Liquor Essence reflected the safety of the cult.
Yet hearing him ask about it so seriously filled him with genuine gratitude.
Eňu m̀ а̊. і́ d
Geom Woojin’s attention shifted this time to the Soul Reaper Demon Supreme.
“Is your martial training going well?”
“I am doing my utmost.”
Geom Woojin took out a small wooden box from his sleeve and held it out.
“Take it.”
The Soul Reaper Demon Supreme approached and respectfully received it.
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When she opened the box, she was astonished to find a Demon Essence Elixir inside.
“Take it with you and consume it.”
With a deeply moved expression, she bowed her head respectfully.
“Thank you, Cult Leader.”
At first, she had wondered if it was something being bestowed upon all the Demon Supremes. But Geom Woojin did not grant any elixir to the others.
Only then did she realize.
Èn̊ ùm̌ a.іd
The Cult Leader had given the elixir solely to her. And in front of everyone, no less. Overcome with emotion, her eyes and face trembled slightly.
Geom Mugeuk was not one to let such a moment pass quietly.
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“Is that an elixir granted only to the Soul Reaper Demon Supreme?”
Geom Woojin nodded.
“Why give it to just one person? Won’t the others feel slighted?”
“Because I wanted to.”
Ẁ е̌b n.о̂ v̄_еl̈ Ӗn̈ ǔm̃а̀
Geom Mugeuk looked at the Soul Reaper Demon Supreme and said,
“Soul Reaper, it seems Father has noticed. That you were thinking of coming over to my side.”
In her heart, she almost wanted to joke—
—If it comes to this, I may have to reconsider becoming the Young Cult Leader’s first Demon Supreme.
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Of course, she did no such thing. She merely wore a faint smile as she gazed down at the box containing the Demon Essence Elixir, deeply moved.
Geom Mugeuk laughed and said to Geom Woojin,
W е b̄ n оvé l Е n̄um̄а̀
“Why have you been hiding such a warm side of yourself all this time? I was wondering where I got my affectionate nature from. Turns out I take after you.”
As he quietly stared at his son, an unexpected remark came from Geom Woojin.
“You take after your mother.”
For a moment, Geom Mugeuk was startled. He hadn’t expected his father to mention his mother in front of the Demon Supremes.
Not only Geom Mugeuk, but the Demon Supremes were equally surprised. This was even more shocking than his earlier words or his gestures toward the Drunken Demon and the Soul Reaper Demon Supreme.
“Then I must take after you when it comes to startling people.”
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He said it jokingly, but even that was denied.
“That’s not from me either.”
From that, Geom Mugeuk could tell that his mother must have often startled his father when she was alive.
Recalling what he had sensed in his father’s gaze while looking at the rain, Geom Mugeuk said,
“Then it must have been Mother who liked the rain. And you came to like it because of her.”
Geom Woojin did not deny it.
Е́ num̈ å
Since his father had already brought it up,
“What kind of person was Mother?”
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Instead of answering, Geom Woojin turned his head and looked at the rain, which was now gradually subsiding.
The one who answered in his stead was the Fist Demon King.
“The Demon Empress was truly an incredible person.”
Geom Mugeuk looked at him. He wasn’t someone who said pleasing words just to flatter others—so his mother must truly have been remarkable.
W е b̈ǹ.ov̂ еl Ё n̄ ǔmа
Thinking about it, aside from the Soul Reaper Demon Supreme, the other Demon Supremes might all have seen his mother before. The One-Slash Sword Supreme certainly remembered her clearly.
Geom Mugeuk turned to look at the One-Slash Sword Supreme. Her gaze, lowered toward her cup, had deepened. She had said she did not like his mother. Why would she dislike her? If she had been such an incredible person.
Perhaps knowing her thoughts, the Blood Heaven Blade Demon, seated beside her, said nothing.
Not wanting the atmosphere to sink because of talk about his mother, Geom Mugeuk quickly changed the subject.
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“Alright, let’s return to the fishing tournament and have a brief talk with our featured Demon Supremes.”
The first target was the Poison King.
W̄е.b n̊ о̀ vе̇ l Ё ñum̃ à.
“Poison King, you’re currently in first place with the most catches. How do you feel?”
With a look that seemed to say, Must you ask me that here?, the Poison King calmly answered,
“I didn’t know fishing could be this enjoyable.”
It was a sincere answer.
“It wouldn’t be fun if you hadn’t caught even a single fish, though.”
As he said that, he subtly glanced at his father.
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“I suppose our father, who hasn’t caught even one yet, understands that feeling best. Father, if you keep taking it easy like that, you won’t even win the Millennium Snow Ginseng.”
Even if one caught just a single fish, the Millennium Snow Ginseng was to be given as a commemorative prize. It was practically no different from a participation award.
“So you’re that confident just because you caught one by luck.”
“I haven’t even properly started yet.”
“Same here.”
For some reason, Geom Woojin was brimming with confidence.
Е ǹ u̇ m̀ а̃
“I will win the bet.”
At his father’s confidence, Geom Mugeuk asked curiously,
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“Who in the world did you write down? At first, I thought you’d obviously choose yourself, Father, but you seem far too relaxed for that. You didn’t actually write down the Poison King’s name, did you?”
At that moment, the Blood Heaven Blade Demon casually cut in,
“You should have written my name.”
Geom Mugeuk raised his voice again.
Ě n u_mа̇.і̀d̈
“Currently leading in the biggest catch category, it’s the Blade Demon! How do you see today’s fishing tournament?”
The Blood Heaven Blade Demon replied confidently,
“You want to win the bet? Then go ask the Cult Leader to change it to my name even now.”
Geom Mugeuk didn’t forget to tease the Demonic Buddha.
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“And now, let’s hear from the Demonic Buddha, who hasn’t caught a single fish yet.”
The Demonic Buddha remained relaxed.
Ẃ e b̂ nòv̆.е̄l̃ Е n̂ǔ.ṁа̊
“It’s about time the beginners’ luck runs out.”
“Shall we go check?”
By now, the rain had stopped.
It was as if the heavens had briefly gifted them that moment so they could all enjoy the atmosphere and their meal together.
The riverside after the rain was incomparably clear and clean.
“Alright, the afternoon fishing tournament begins! Anyone who wants to change spots may do so at any time.”
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But everyone simply returned to their own places and cast their lines.
Now that it was afternoon, they all focused on fishing.
Geom Mugeuk also stopped moving around and fished while standing. As if proving he truly had skill, the first fish of the afternoon was caught by him.
“Now I’m showing my real ability!”
Though he appeared excited on the outside, one thought had taken hold of his mind.
What does Father hate the most?
Е_n umа
Beyond this bet or the five-year promise, he was personally curious.
He could simply ask directly, but that wouldn’t yield a true answer.
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That answer might have to be drawn from that dark hole everyone carried somewhere in their heart.
What do I like the most?
What do I hate the most?
As he asked himself, Geom Mugeuk cast his line powerfully toward the river again.
En̆ úḿ а . іd
It seemed the fish had also realized that the real competition had begun. They were being caught more frequently than before, and the next fish carried significant meaning.
“It’s a big catch.”
The one who caught it was none other than Geom Woojin.
“It’s the biggest fish caught so far. You’re finally showing your skill! Congratulations, Father!”
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The Blood Heaven Blade Demon quietly moved closer to Geom Woojin.
“That’s a large one. Congratulations.”
Е̌ ṅum̆ а̃ . ï ď
Though his words were congratulatory, his expression said otherwise. Really the biggest? He gauged it by eye, comparing it to his own catch.
Before he knew it, Geom Mugeuk had appeared behind him.
“It’s definitely bigger, right?”
“Doesn’t it look about the same?”
“It’s bigger, much bigger!”
In truth, even the Blood Heaven Blade Demon could see that Geom Woojin’s was larger.
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Geom Mugeuk shouted to everyone,
“The ranking for the biggest catch has changed.”
Then, he suddenly flinched.
“Father… you didn’t write your own name, did you?”
Geom Woojin gave an ambiguous smile.
“This is an emergency!”
Еn ú m̃ ӑ
Geom Mugeuk dashed back to his spot and grabbed his fishing rod.
“Alright, no more playing around. Fish, come to me!”
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Now pushed down to second place, the Blood Heaven Blade Demon grew more anxious.
“You brat, if you make that much noise, all the fish will run away.”
The fish that fled went straight for the bait cast by the Fist Demon King.
A fairly large fish thrashed at the end of his rod.
Е̇ ǹ üm̆a . i d̃
“Master’s hands are so large that it looks small, but that fish is no small catch. It’s the third largest so far.”
Even from a distance, Geom Mugeuk judged its size with uncanny accuracy.
“Demonic Buddha, it seems beginners’ luck hasn’t run out yet.”
The Demonic Buddha, who still hadn’t caught a single fish, was now emitting a faintly anxious aura. At this rate, it was possible he wouldn’t catch even one.
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Still, he hadn’t forgotten to maintain the demeanor of an enlightened monk.
“One must not forget that fishing is a time to converse with nature, and beyond that, with oneself.”
Ӗ n ŭṁ а .і̄ d
“Please don’t forget that today is a fishing tournament!”
“Empty your mind, Young Cult Leader.”
This time, the Blood Heaven Blade Demon reeled one in. Perhaps his intense desire to win had reached the fish.
After that, he continued catching them in succession. Though still second in terms of biggest catch, he rose to second place in total number caught as well.
“Sir, at this rate, you might take both Millennium Snow Ginseng roots!”
The Blood Heaven Blade Demon’s eyes gleamed with determination.
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Meanwhile, after waiting the entire time, the one fish that finally bit only took the bait and escaped—causing the Demonic Buddha to explode in frustration.
“You damned things! I’ll wipe out your entire species!”
Geom Mugeuk laughed as he watched him.
“It seems the Blood Buddha has returned.”
The Poison King continued to demonstrate beginner’s luck to the very end. Whenever the Blood Heaven Blade Demon closed the gap, he pulled ahead again, and when chased again, he pulled away once more.
The difference in fish count between the Poison King and the Blood Heaven Blade Demon was just one.
Е̃n̈u.m ā . і̀ d
The difference between Father’s catch and the Blood Heaven Blade Demon’s largest fish was about a handspan.
As they continued catching and losing fish, the allotted time they had set at the beginning finally ran out.
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A martial artist from the guard unit approached and said,
“It’s almost time to finish.”
At this rate, the winners would be Father and the Poison King. From afar, the Evil Smiling Demon looked at Geom Mugeuk with concern. Whose name did you write? Is it alright if it ends like this?
Though the atmosphere of the fishing tournament was excellent, the responsibility for the bet’s outcome would have to be borne.
Ёn̆ū m̈a
If the Cult Leader had written down his own name and ended up winning, then his wish would have to be granted.
Not only the Evil Smiling Demon, but all the Demon Supremes were convinced of one thing.
That wish would undoubtedly be related to the Unification of the Martial World.
The guard martial artist shouted loudly,
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“From now, I’ll count to ten and end the tournament.”
The Fist Demon King stretched, thinking that this tedious fishing was finally over. The One-Slash Sword Supreme quietly remarked that this would be her last time fishing.
W̊e.b̌ n̊ o̊v̄е̂ l É ǹú ṁȧ
The Soul Reaper Demon Supreme had long since lost focus on fishing, her thoughts lingering on the Demon Essence Elixir she held close to her chest. Would she even be able to consume something so precious?
On the other hand, even with ten counts remaining, there were still those for whom the tournament wasn’t over. The Blood Heaven Blade Demon prayed inwardly.
‘Please! Just one last big catch! Even a small one will do!’
He wanted to win and boast to the One-Slash Sword Supreme.
The Poison King, too, stared at his float until the very end, striving to catch even one more.
Geom Woojin and Geom Mugeuk also did not take their eyes off their floats.
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The martial artist began counting.
“Ten, nine, eight……”
At that very moment—
Hwaaaaaak.
A brilliant radiance began to shine from beneath the water, spreading in all directions.
The light grew larger and clearer.
W̌ĕb nо̆ v̈ е l̇ Е̌ ṅũma
Puaaaaang.
The fish that had taken the bait burst out of the water, radiating a crimson glow.
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For a moment, it looked as though a small dragon were ascending into the heavens.
“Waaah!”
The moment they saw the fish, exclamations burst from everyone.
It was larger than any fish caught so far. Without question, it was a size that would make its catcher the winner. But it wasn’t merely large.
E̊ n̄ ǔ mâ . іd
Golden pupils revealed themselves to the world, along with long whiskers. Its body emitted a fiery red aura, and each of its scales bore the traces of countless years. Its spread fins were as magnificent as a phoenix unfurling its wings.
Radiating brilliant light, the fish flew toward the owner of the fishing rod it had bitten onto.
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