Chapter 22 – The Wolf’s Fangs (3)

Chapter 22 – The Wolf's Fangs (3)

About 30 ri east of Hanjungseong. The small village called Howol-eup was filled with the rich scent of blood.

A pile of corpses forming a mountain on one side of the village. There was no distinction between men, women and children in the brutally murdered bodies. Most of the women's bodies were lying around naked, and few of the men had their limbs intact. What they all had in common was that one ear was cut off.

It was very clear who had committed this terrible act. Those who were taking away the people's home and building a camp. It was a corps from the Hui Dynasty that arrived via Seokcheonhyeon.

About a hundred black wolves were watching this scene from the hill behind the village. The largest wolf continued to huff and puff.

“Just kill these bastards right now!”

When Il-gwang could not stand it anymore and tried to run away, So-mu grabbed his wrist.

“Hold on a little longer. It’s going to get a little darker.”

When So-mu looked back, he saw about a hundred subordinates crouching together holding their breath. Their expressions were also not much different from Il-gwang. As the images of the residents being brutally sacrificed overlapped with those of the people of Hanjungseong, the anger increased.

“We’ll be moving after one o’clock, so everyone get some rest.”

So-mu looked straight ahead again and began to examine their positions.

About twenty field barracks installed in the center of the village. It was clear that officer-level personnel would be present there.

Around us, hundreds of tents could be seen, with only the ceilings covered. The soldiers were lying there on straw bales.

Guards were seen everywhere, but there was no sign of tension on their faces. Most of them were dozing off. Some even hid in empty private houses and drank alcohol.

I was completely caught off guard, but there was nothing strange about it. This was because the enemy was viewed very lightly.

So-mu's eyes, revealed through the moonlight, turned to the sky. It was the hour when one fell into the deepest sleep. When the time came, his mouth became sweet.

“Il-gwang takes fifty people and turns left from the entrance, and Cheong-hae turns to the right with the rest and shakes them.”

As soon as So-mu finished speaking, a murderous look appeared in Il-gwang's eyes.

“You little bastards, I’ll pull out all your eyeballs today.”

So-mu smiled at Il-gwang’s swearing.

“Our mission is to confuse the enemy, not kill them.”

Il-gwang didn't seem to hear So-mu's words. He was already imagining beating the Hwi soldiers to death in his mind. Cheong-hae asked, carefully pulling out his sword.

“Where are you going, Captain?”

“I plan to sneak in first and set fire to the commanders’ barracks.”

“Wouldn’t it be dangerous?”

“It’s no problem. If things don’t work out, we’ll just come out. We need time to infiltrate, so let’s leave after everyone.”

The crew looked at So-mu's back going down the hill. Infiltrating an enemy camp of 15,000 people alone? It was an act that seemed extremely reckless. However, a part of my heart had faith in the monstrous captain.

The sight of So-mu moving carefully was reminiscent of a black wolf. Soon he hid in the shadow of a tent. From there, he could not be seen with the naked eye.

Hiding in the darkness, he lowered his lower body, conserving his energy. The target was a nearby tree. It kicked off the ground and flew up like a bird.

Taaa-!

After settling down, So-mu looked around.

‘It was still impossible for the crew to be experts in using sword techniques. I guess I should have removed it beforehand. Assassination was not my style, but I have no choice today.’

Unless the sword energy was of the same or higher level, it cannot be blocked. No matter how excellent your swordsmanship was, if you couldn't unleash your sword energy, there was bound to be a limit.

The trees lined up all over the village of Howol-eup had their branches waving in the wind. It was a natural sight, but upon closer inspection, something felt awkward. This was because the direction in which the wind blows and the direction in which the left move do not match.

So-mu's movements, having set a goal, were unstoppable. Every time the wind blew, a shadow was cast on the trees and tent and stretched without fail. And the location it was headed to was a place where field barracks were concentrated.

In just a few breaths, a black shadow landed like a bird on the roof of a barracks. He lowered his upper body and secretly examined the energy felt inside the barracks.

‘The target was four people. First, catch the general.’

His gaze was directed to the innermost barracks. Unlike other places, the appearance of the entrance was different. From its huge size to its splendor decorated with leopard skin. It was clear even without looking who would be there.

The distance was about a dozen. So-mu bent his upper body like a bow and took a deep breath. Soon his new model hit the roof of the barracks and flew high into the sky.

Taaa-!

His movement through the air was like that of a bat. So-mu lightly landed on the target with one leap and stopped breathing. Just as loud as a bird flying onto the roof. That was it.

After killing the enemy, So-mu moved to the location where the general's energy could be felt. There was no need to hesitate. The sharp blade moved and split the roof of the field barracks.

Boo!

The general of the State of Hui was lying on his bed wearing a white jangsam. Startled by the sudden noise, he stretched out his hand toward the sword beside his head. However, So-mu’s movements were a step faster. As if struck by lightning, the tip of the sword came straight down from the ceiling and pierced his heart at once.

Fuuuk-!

The general, whose life was fading away, looked at So-mu with a look of injustice in his eyes. But there was no mercy in Su Mu’s hands.

“The residents here who died at your hands must have had the same look in their eyes.”

Suddenly!

The cut off supply and demand rolled around on the floor with a dull sound. It was a very meaningless death for a general who led an army. So-mu grabbed his supply and jumped up onto the ceiling of the barracks again. To find the next goal.

‘I guess there’s about half a square left now.’

However, So-mu, who was trying to leap, had no choice but to stop moving. This was because fires were burning all over the village and the sound of weapons clashing began to be heard.

'phew. That guy, Il-gwang, can’t stand it anymore… … .’

It was clear even without looking. As I looked around, I saw generals and officer-level soldiers running out of the barracks in a huff.

“What? A surprise attack?”

“What kind of crazy people?”

Several officers came to the barracks where So-mu was located and were shouting urgently.

“It’s a surprise attack, general!”

I had to make a hasty decision. There were three generals who feel confident enough to unleash their sword energy. If they went to the crew, a dangerous situation could have arisen.

So-mu jumped from the roof and landed in front of a nearby brazier. Before he knew it, he was holding a burning tree in his hand.

He calmly started setting fire to a nearby barracks. It was an action that was bound to be noticed. Those who ran out of the barracks looked at So-mu with puzzled expressions.

“What is that guy?”

“Hold it now!”

Several generals and dozens of officers rushed toward So-mu. But there was no way they could keep up with So-mu's movements. He began to run around here and there, performing magic tricks like magic. By lighting the barracks on fire.

When the five barracks began to burn brightly, So-mu stopped running. In an instant, over a hundred weapons were aimed at So-mu, who was surrounded. And by the time their eyes were fixed on So-mu’s right hand. A shout rang out from one side. Someone had seen the general's supply and demand.

“Come on, general!”

“Well, that assassin assassinated the general!”

Just as the enemies were panicking, So-mu kicked the ground and began to break through the siege. He soared quickly and was already over the headed of his enemies.

Taaa-!

So-mu climbed over the headed of the officers and ran to the front without hesitation.

‘I still don’t know what kind of masters there were in Hwi. ‘It would be best not to reveal your identity to the enemy now.’

Even the elite troops of the Hui Dynasty encountered in Baiyang County had a different level of military power. Just in case, he couldn't expose his military power here.

The enemy army following So-mu had already grown to hundreds of people.

“Catch that bastard!”

“This is the guy who assassinated the general! Be sure to catch him!”

So-mu deliberately controlled his running speed. So much so that only generals with high light and attack speed can keep up.

After a while, it was time to climb the hill behind the village. I quietly looked back. As expected, ten generals were visible. The others seemed to have given up the chase and had disappeared from sight.

‘There were three people who can emit sword energy. And the rest were nothing special.’

Upon reaching the appropriate location, So-mu's new model stopped as if waiting.

Ten generals quickly surrounded So-mu. However, the generals soon felt something strange. Isn’t the other person’s expression so calm? Moreover, even breathing without the slightest disturbance.

The person who seemed to have the highest rank asked in a bewildered tone.

“Are you sure they lured us in?”

“Still, there was this guy whose head was spinning.”

Only then did the generals realize that something was wrong. They chased after him frantically, but now that he thought about it, their general was assassinated without a sound. And that too in the middle of our army’s camp.

The opponent had his left hand behind his back and lowered the sword he was holding with his right hand. They may be taking it easy on themselves to the point where they don't need to take a stand.

At that time, So-mu's cool voice echoed softly in the generals' ears.

“After coming here, I can now be sure that you are not worthy of being alive.”

Something was ominous. At some point, his prayers changed. His momentum, as if he was facing Mount Tai, took my breath away. I had to choose between running away or fighting.

The generals of the Hui army exchanged glances with each other. After all, there was only one opponent.

“Hit!”

That was the signal. Ten swords rushed towards So-mu at the same time. However, all of them only split the air, and not a single attack was successful. The opponent was dodging all the rampant attacked.

The generals were upset by the continued negligence. The wind just kept tearing away and screaming.

Eventually, when So-mu launched a counterattack, their new types were randomly mixed up. Metallic sounds erupted incessantly in all directions.

Kang-! Kakakang-! Kakakang-!

The clash seemed tense, but it was only a moment. This was because as time passed, So-mu's movements become faster and faster.

So-mu was trampling them. The generals' siege was extremely helpless in the face of overwhelming force.

At one point, a group of blue lights appeared from So-mu's blade and burned eerily. The manifestation of complete sword strength. Regret appeared on the faces of the generals who saw this, but there was no turning back now.

“Aaaah!”

It all started when one general fell to the ground with his limbs amputated.