Return of The Mount Hua – Chapter 1150. I did everything I could (5)
Editor: Hoamzz
Co-Translator: Xoxo
“Sogaju-nim, where are you going?”
"Um."
Namgung Dowi hesitated for a moment, choosing his words.
‘What should I call this? Senior meeting? An executive meeting? A family head meeting?’
He was on his way to a gathering summoned by Mount Hua Chivalrous Sword, who had called all the heads of the various sects, but he couldn’t think of a suitable term to explain it to others.
‘Thinking about it, it’s quite disorganized.’
In a typical alliance, the hierarchy is very strict. It is difficult to assign separate positions to the leaders of each sect, so they are collectively called the leaders of the sect. However, the elders and senior disciples of each sect who have to work separately in the alliance are given appropriate positions.
But strangely enough, Heavenly Comrade Alliance didn’t have a separate position like that. This was because Chung Myung had a very free-spirited nature and Hyun Jong didn’t force him to do anything like that.
‘Is it because the sect leading the alliance follows Taoist principles?’
If Namgung Hwang, the father of Namgung Dowi, was the leader of Heavenly Comrade Alliance, he would have started by systematizing the alliance. He would have started by creating a position to lead every task that the alliance had to do and assigning appropriate personnel to that position.
'Anyway, the more you think of it, the more unique it becomes.'
“Sogaju-nim?”
“Ah, um…. Yes. Mount Hua Chivalrous Sword has called for me.”
“Aah, so you’re going to the boss gang’s meeting.”
“…What meeting?”
The person who answered nonchalantly was elbowed by the one standing next to him. Realizing his mistake, the person quickly shut his mouth.
“I- It’s nothing. Have a nice trip.”
“….”
“Take care.”
“Oh, uh... right.”
As his retainers bowed and greeted him, Namgung Dowi turned around, feeling as if he were being pushed.
'The boss gang?'
That, how do I say it...
‘No. No matter how you look at it, to call us that, isn’t that too...’
Towards the people who take care of all big and small affairs of an alliance, I don't think that's an appropriate term to…..
'Wait a minute.'
Namgung Dowi stopped his steps as he slowly moved forward.
So…we're a group with a big number of people, yet the organizational structure is vague and the things are run roughly by those who have the capability to......... in general, the members just mindlessly follow the direction decided by the smarter ones in the group without questioning....... in other word......
“…It’s a bandit stronghold.”
No wonder it felt so unfamiliar yet familiar! This is like a bandit stronghold, this!
Of course, the family members didn't call it a boss gang because they thought about this, but doesn't that mean they somehow felt that way too?
'This, this can't go on!'
Namgung Dowi, his body trembling, lit up his eyes and quickly walked towards the quarter of Hyun Jong where the meeting was being held.
'It has to change!'
With a firm resolve engraved in his heart.
* * *
“Are you all here?”
Namgung Dowi, who had regained his senses and gained enlightenment, looked around with calm eyes.
‘Now that I think about it, in the first place, the people gathered here are strange.’
All matters in the world must have a proper form. Without the proper form, people confuse public and private issues. The evils that arise in any organization come from this confusion of public and private matters.
But look at this place now. The attendees are too haphazard, aren’t they?
“Seems like about everyone’s here?”
“….”
That person is the problem. That person. Namgung Dowi's eyes, which had always looked at Chung Myung and Five Swords with affectionate eyes, were especially sour today.
'Let's say Chung Myung Dojang is inevitable, but honestly, aren't the other people definitely problematic?'
There should be no misunderstanding. It is not because Namgung Dowi has ill feelings toward them that he thinks this way. Namgung Dowi believes that Five Swords is fully qualified to express his opinion on all matters of the alliance. However, the issue is that without any official position, some people are allowed in at their convenience while others are not.
That’s why….
“Yes, Sahyung. I think they’re all here.”
Even Tang Soso is in here too, even Tang Soso! No, she's not even Five Swords in the first place!
'No, or has she been called Five Swords now?'
Although there was that tendency in the past, Chung Myung is not someone who can be lumped together with the other Five Swords.
Of course, these days, it’s degrading to call Five Swords a rising talent. At their age range, the only ones who can compare in skill are Hye Yeon and Namgung Dowi.
The people once known as Five Dragons can now be easily handled by even Yoon Jong or Jo-Gol without Baek Cheon needing to step in. No, to be honest, even Tang Soso might be able to deal with them. So, Five Swords is certainly formidable.
However, Mount Hua Chivalrous Sword Chung Myung is not someone to discuss at that level. If you want to discuss someone who can fight Chung Myung one-on-one, wouldn't you need to bring in the best masters from each sect?
'Honestly, even they might find it difficult.'
Anyone who watched Chung Myung fight against the bishop together with Jang Ilso would have to admit that Chung Myung's martial arts skills, as discussed in the world, are greatly underestimated compared to his actual abilities.
Perhaps there are only a handful of people in the world who can stand up to Chung Myung. So how can such a person be lumped together with Five Swords?
As a result, people gradually stopped considering Chung Myung as part of Five Swords. And instead of calling Five Swords the Four Swords, they often included Tang Soso who frequently participated in their chivalrous deeds and recently made a name in Plum Blossom Island. However, this is not yet official.
'Okay. Let's say it's okay for Mount Hua, for Mount Hua.'
“No, Nokrim King hasn’t arrived yet.”
Then why is that yangban here? Namgung Dowi looked at Tang Pae with slightly distorted eyes.
This is supposed to be a meeting of sect leaders! Yet why is Tang Pae, sogaju of Tang Family, taking a seat as if it’s natural? Tang Gun-ak is already here!
“Aigoo! I’m a little late.”
“Keuhum. Hello.”
Namgung Dowi’s cheeks twitched.
His gaze was fixed on Cholsinjang (철신장(鐵神將)/Iron Divine General) Bonchung who was following Nokrim King this time. Until now, he had simply admired his appearance, reminiscent of a war god, but once something started bothering him, everything started to bother him.
'That guy isn't even an elder in the first place!'
If he were to bring someone to accompany him, it should be that someone called the first elder or something. Yet why did he drag that person into this meeting? It’s clear he’s not the kind of person needed for a meeting requiring strategic thinking!
“Why are you looking at me like that?”
"…No."
A deep sigh escaped Namgung Dowi’s lips as he turned his head away. His gaze was now fixed on the source of all his troubles.
“Is everyone here?”
That man. That very man! The root of all evil!
Namgung Dowi looked at Chung Myung, who spoke in a calm tone, with his glare.
There is a cause for everything in the world. In the first place, all of this happened because of that human being who leads meetings with the ridiculous status of a third-class disciple of Mount Hua without any proper position.
Tang Pae, Five Swords, even Bonchung!
Even if he were to nitpick about their presence, wouldn't it all be refuted with a single sentence like, ‘Even a third-class disciple of Mount Hua is here, so why are you only picking on me?’
‘Something is wrong here.’
In the future, the alliance will face more challenges. Therefore, it was necessary to establish a solid system at this point. This was for none other than Heavenly Comrade Alliance.
“The reason I called you all here today is because we need to discuss what’s going to happen in the future.”
Chung Myung looked around at everyone and continued speaking.
“I think we’ve taken care of most of the major issues, so I thought we should talk about what we should focus on from now on.”
"Hmm."
Tang Gun-ak nodded.
“In your opinion, the issue of the alliance member’s cultivation has been primarily resolved?”
"Yes."
“.....So this day really does come.”
At his words, everyone sighed simultaneously. It felt like they had finally seen the light at the end of an interminable tunnel.
“But what do you mean by discussing?”
“Exactly what I said.”
Chung Myung shrugged his shoulders.
“Until now, we’ve been doing what needed to be done. It was urgent, after all.”
"Right."
Even those who watched the process with skeptical eyes when Chung Myung came and pushed ahead with the work now agree that it was absolutely necessary.
Originally, Nokrim and Namgung, outer palace warriors, and the Jungwon people should never have been able to mix with each other, but haven't they been treating each other without formality lately?
'The problem is that lack of formality is too severe, though.'
In any case, it was certainly a blessing that the unification had taken place. What if he had led the alliance into battle without going through this process?
‘It’s horrifying to even imagine.’
Tang Gun-ak shook his head.
He had already experienced the destructive power of different sects when they came together on Plum Blossom Island. If Tang Family had not properly supported Mount Hua, or if Mount Hua had not protected Tang Family and opened the path from the front, the battle would have been completely different.
The numerous training sessions were absolutely necessary, not just for the sake of getting along, but also for the task that Heavenly Comrade Alliance would have to go through in the future. Even leaving aside the fact that the process was hellish.
“Now that we’ve put out the immediate fire, we need to think about what to do next.”
“Hmm, indeed.”
The reactions to his words were split into two groups.
The first group was those who were amazed and thought, 'Indeed, even this kind of thing is discussed before advancing in Heavenly Comrade Alliance.' This group mainly consisted of those from places like Ice Palace or Beast Palace, who hadn’t experienced much interaction with Mount Hua.
The second group...
“No, what’s the point of having a meeting? After all, we’re just going to do whatever you want!”
There were people who, like Five Swords, had distrust in the meeting that Chung Myung led itself.
"When did I?"
“When? When? Did you just say when?”
“Tsk, tsk, tsk. This is the problem with short-sighted people! I've collected everyone's opinions through meetings without prejudice, you know?”
“Sasuk.”
“Hmm?”
“Is the prejudice I know different from the prejudice that that brat is talking about?”
“You’re stating the obvious. The only thing Chung Myung says that has the same meaning for us is ‘I’ll break that bastard’s head.’”
“Ah, I kinda get it now.”
“But are these guys for real?”
As soon as Chung Myung get angry, Hyun Jong stretched out his hand, grabbed the back of his neck and subdued him.
“I share the same thought.”
Even those who had been indifferent to Chung Myung's words had their expressions serious as soon as Hyun Jong opened his mouth.
“Please speak, Sect Leader!”
“No! Look at the change in attitude! Are you all discriminating against people?”
“…Isn’t that how it should be?”
“Huh? Uhm…. Right. Uh, that’s right. We have to discriminate.”
No matter what, I shouldn't be treated the same as Sect Leader. Yeah, that's right.
Everyone sighed as they watched Chung Myung nod in understanding. When on earth will that bastard come to his senses?
Hyun Jong said with a big smile.
“You’ve all worked hard.”
“No, Maengju-nim!”
“It’s true that everyone was running around like crazy and couldn’t properly do the things that Heavenly Comrade Alliance needed to handle, so let’s take this opportunity to bring up the issues that have been on our minds and talk about them together. What parts of Heavenly Comrade Alliance need to improve in the future.”
“Rather than improvement...”
“I think it would be enough to just fix one person?”
“But this damned Evil Sect bastard?”
“I didn’t name anyone. Why? Do you feel guilty?”
“Come out!”
In the room that was quickly becoming a scene of chaos, Namgung Dowi raised his hand confidently. Hyun Jong nodded.
“Go ahead, Sogaju.”
"First of all!"
Namgung Dowi spoke with force.
“I believe that we need to reorganize the structure of Heavenly Comrade Alliance and establish proper positions!”
He looked around at everyone and continued,
“Even if it’s just to sort out the current chaotic situation.”
Several people, feeling targeted by his words, turned their gazes away sheepishly.
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