The Return of The Crazy Demon

ge Liang to my Liu Bei, the Guo Jia to my Cao Cao, and just as outstanding as Lu Su of Wu.”

Manager Byuk answers with a fist and palm salute.

“I’m flattered.”

“It doesn’t matter if money goes into this.
After hiring more people to gather information, organize the current status of the forces surrounding the Black Rabbit Union, the map of the sect forces, as well as a list of important masters and their characteristics.
Organize and write up a big plan for me to be the conqueror of the region.
Now, the point here is to organize it however you like.
Draw and write to your heart’s content without conforming to any format or structure.
I’ll be the judge.
I’m not a man who believes in information when I simply see it.
But I think Manager Byuk’s skills will be of great help.”

Despite what I said, Manager Byuk grins without muttering a response.

“Why are you smiling again?”

At my question, Manager Byuk replies to me with a look of dignity.

“I am already preparing for it.”

Before realizing it, I let out a loud exclamation as if I had just downed a shot of alcohol.
I then applaud him and say

“Good.
That’s all for today.
Ah, when you hire people.”

“Yes.”

“Bring this with you to Ilyang and use it.
There are many idlers there.”

This is why the hometown is always the problem.

“I’m quite adaptable.
Let’s do that.
I will report to you soon.”

It is not until Manager Byuk steps away that Ms.
Son, who is waiting nearby, speaks to me in a nervous voice.

“Leader, this is Ms.
Son.”

“Hm, yes.
Our head maid, Son So-so.
What’s the matter? Our eloquent Ms.
Son, what brings you here?”

“Someone wearing a mask is waiting for you outside.
They’re looking for you.”

“What sort of mask?”

At that moment, the main hall door opens, and So Gun-pyeong, who has come to make the same report, says.

“Leader, Hong-shin (紅申) is here to see you.”

“All right, I’ll be out soon.”

Before leaving the main hall, I quickly scan through the Hong-shin page of the strategy guide.

— Obsessed with movement skills

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— Known to be a pathological kleptomaniac.
Assumed to have substantial wealth in possession.

— The most recent general to become a disciple but is rapidly rising in rank by winning against some of the generals.

— Has the audacity to claim a draw by using her movement skill to run away from a fight if she is at a disadvantage.

— Rumored to have accumulated Qi by stealing and consuming panaceas.

— Entered into an agreement with Dae Na-chal to help him steal desirable goods in exchange for a secret martial arts scripture of her choice

— Assume that her movement skill is on par with the Four Generals.

I slowly close the strategy guide and put a cold smile on my face.

“Familiarization, done.”

As I expect, there is not a single factor that can drive me to defeat.

I walk up to the podium and look at Hong-shin, who has come alone without fear.

Hong-shin is dressed in a red-colored attire with a thin piece of outerwear.
Since she is wearing a monkey mask, I can’t confirm whether her real face is as ugly as a monkey.

However, her natural body curves and pelvis make clear the fact that she is a woman.

Hong-shin speaks in a stiff voice from under her mask.

“Brother Rabbit, are you doing well?”

I reply with information from the strategy guide without much thought.

“It’s been a while, you thieving bitch.”

“Excuse me? Thieving bitch? That’s rather offensive.”

I guess they didn’t have that kind of relationship.
I put my hand inside the mask momentarily and scratch my chin.

“That came out wrong.
I must be tired from training lately.
Please understand.”

Judging from her sharp voice, it is evidence that Hong-shin is ambitious, competitive, and does not easily open up to others.

“By the way, are you here to challenge me?”

“I came to say hello.
Why? Are you afraid that I’ll challenge you?”

I tilt my head.

“Afraid?”

Hong-shin continues to run her mouth.

“Of course you’re scared.
You’ll be up against the shrewd Brother Baek Yu soon.
If you give me a hefty allowance like last time, I’ll step down for today.”

I’ve just realized Hong-shin’s method of extorting money is very strategic.
It seems like she’s well aware that this isn’t the time for me to overexert myself before my showdown with Baek Yu.

“…….”

A Junior Sister that extorts money from her Senior Brother, how ridiculous.
The Unorthodox Faction is a total mess.

Hong-shin crosses her arms and says,

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“Isn’t my skill similar to Brother Rabbit to begin with? You’ll go up against Brother Baek Yu soon, and if you get hurt fighting me, your chances to go up the top four will go up in smoke.
Isn’t that so?”

“Are you a beggar? Why do you keep talking about money?”

“You’re going too far today.
Ha! I guess we’ll have to settle our score with a fight.”

Hong-shin cheekily holds her hands together and cracks her knuckles before saying.

“Are you ready?”

“Junior Sister, how much do you want?”

Hong-shin’s tone changes instantly at my question.

“Hm, since you earn a lot…….”

“Is this how you rob off all your brothers?”

Hong-shin tilts her head and says.

“Brother Rabbit, you have spoken rather harshly to me today.
Your voice sounds off.”

I come up with a random excuse.

“Recently, I have been trying to learn an extreme Yang martial art style, but I injured my throat because I couldn’t control the Qi in my body.
My voice has become like this after coming down with a fever.”

“Really?”

Indeed, this woman has an incredible side to her.
I can only see her eyes since she’s wearing a mask, but those two eyes are smiling.
She must be happy to hear that I have been injured.

Hong-shin suddenly changes her demeanor.

“Since I came all the way here, I have to challenge you myself.
If you don’t want to face me, I’ll take 30 silvers (銀子) instead! I won’t even show my face around here in a while.
Your stupid subordinates can’t catch me even if you order them to.
You know that.”

I snort and slowly loosen the muscles around my mouth.

“Monkey Sister, did you fully understand? I said I mastered an extreme Yang martial arts style.”

“What does that have to do with anything? Master told us to use all means to become stronger.
Congratulations on learning a new martial arts style.”

“The extreme Yang martial arts style I’ve learned are literally flames.
Everything I touch can be set ablaze.
Your thin coat and form-fitting red attire will be burned and expose your naked body.
It will be a feast for my men.
How dare you challenge me?”

At the threat of burning all her clothes if she challenges me, Hong-shin stares at me for a long time.

“So what?”

The men standing around nearby also look at me with anticipation.

‘So what? I’ll be rooting for you.’

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