The Barbarian Writer of a Martial Arts Visual Novel Chapter 154

EP.154

Authentic martial arts food. What they sell at the inn is somen and dumplings.

Of course, this world is not without somen and dumplings.

Sometimes, when I saw the ridiculous food served in the guesthouse, I would smile bitterly and order somen and dumplings. But this is an inn that only sells somen and dumplings.

GALL! This is not martial arts miyeonshi!

Isn’t it so strange that it needs to be shouted somewhere? It wasn’t even just the food menu that was strange.

‘They didn’t even hand me a menu and brought me water individually.’

He came in person and explained the menu. Even though there are no customers there, they bring water themselves. The rule is to bring your own water. Now that I look at the water, I see that it is not plain water, but water that has been made with tea leaves.

Even if it is awarded, it is too suspicious.

It feels like I’m watching an android robot or a reptilian man pretending to be a human. As I looked at the guest suspiciously, there were more than one suspicious thing.

When I look up and look, I see a square mark on the wall.

The surrounding area shows faded marks due to sunlight, but only the square parts are clean. Originally, there would have been something like a menu hanging there.

If the sun faded marks are that clear, it means it was left there for a long time, so why did they clean it up?

‘I guess there’s a reason why I can’t eat the food on the menu.’

They ran out of cooking ingredients, the chef changed, or all of the restaurant staff were forced to retire and were replaced by someone who couldn’t cook properly.

If you say you can’t do what’s on the menu, people will be suspicious, so the menu itself may have been taken down.

‘Bamboo leaf greens are a liquor from distant Shanxi Province. ‘It’s also strange that they say they ordered it in a remote village.’

If you are an orthodox martial artist, you would keep bamboo leaf syrup in every refrigerator, but in this world, it was a drink that required quite a bit of effort.

When I just asked the owner of the inn if he had any bamboo leaf cheong, his reaction was confused and awkward. The owner of the inn thought about how to respond to the food menu, but the question of alcohol was unexpected, so he may not have responded properly.

The more I look at the owner’s awkward attitude toward serving guests, the more I begin to notice things that I normally ignore as being strangely unmaintained.

If the things that catch my eye are not overreactions, then what is?

‘An orthodox martial arts cliché that the guesthouse itself is a trap.’

The reason I came here in the first place was because the two roads leading there were blocked. It was strange that we didn’t encounter any bandits on the way, but what if it was this guesthouse that the bandits were waiting for?

This could be a situation where bandits are preparing to rob unwary travelers. Or, if you go to a darker martial arts world, it could be a guesthouse where people catch people and enjoy them as dumplings.

‘It’s just speculation. But I need to get the word out.’

If I were overreacting, I would laugh for a moment. However, if it is true, it could be life-threatening.

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“Are you saying the guesthouse is suspicious?”

When Hwarin heard that this guesthouse was like a trap, she didn’t have any doubts and asked me back.

“huh.”

Since it’s a crisis situation, they seem to understand it without even asking why. Hwarin. it’s impressive.

“Then let’s check it out.”

Hwarin lifted the glass of water that I had blocked.

“Hey…”

They told me not to drink it because it might contain poison. I was surprised and tried to stop Hwarin. However, Hwarin raised her hand, said it was okay, and then drank the tea in the glass.

I wonder if Hwarin is poison-resistant.

Hwarin held tea water in her mouth as if she were a judge of a cooking cartoon, then tilted her head and swallowed the water.

“Isn’t it poison?”

“no?”

Was it a pointless suspicion?

okay. Even in this world, there could be a restaurant that specializes in somen and dumplings. I was the one who became corrupted.

Just as I was about to blame myself for my guilty conscience, Hwarin continued.

“huh. But it’s not an ordinary car either.”

“What are you talking about.”

“It has a strong bitter taste. “It’s not toxic, but it looks like tea leaves that have the effect of dulling the sense of taste and smell.”

“Shallow chatter used before poisoning food.”

Uigakju, who was quietly listening to us, muttered.

“yes. “It’s difficult to manipulate the tea, but this is a good base preparation.”

Hwarin nodded to Uigakju and drank the remaining tea.

“Tsk, somehow I felt suspicious that there was no work.”

Uigakju clicked his tongue and tapped the table with his fingers.

Tap, tap, tap.

As Uigakju tapped the table in a steady rhythm, the eyes of the other members who were at ease gained strength. Is this a warning signal?

“Somen and dumplings were served. “I have some business to attend to, so I’ll give you the key to the room, so you can use it yourself.”

The owner of the inn laid out somen and dumplings in front of us and then disappeared somewhere.

Tea water may not necessarily be a preparation for using poison. It may be that these are the only tea leaves available, or they may have been put out to avoid noticing the cheap ingredients or to compensate for the lack of flavor.

Hwarin hesitantly looked at the food with wary eyes and lifted his chopsticks.

“Hwarin.”

I called Hwarin in a worried tone.

“are you okay. “It’s not as difficult to detect as the extreme poison that that bastard gave me, and I can detect poison in food.”

Hwarin. I’m not asking if you can do it, I’m just asking if it’s dangerous if it’s poisonous. Hwarin is a semi-poisonous person, so it may not be dangerous, but I can’t help but feel worried when my friend next to me says he’s going to eat poison.

Hwarin may or may not have been aware of my concerns, but she ate the noodles and broth with great care like a gourmet.

“You made Somen quite provocative. Is that sleeping poison inside? The purity is quite high. It gave a languid emphasis to the provocative Somen. “It’s worth eating.”

Is poison a spice to you? Hwarin spoke to us as if she were discerning the secret sauce in somen.

“As expected.”

If it’s sleep poison, is it a ploy to attack everyone later when they’re asleep?

“What’s in the dumplings… why?”

“Do I really need to taste it?”

I stopped Hwarin’s hand from reaching for the dumpling and looked at Uigakju, who was inserting a silver needle. Hwarin. I don’t know what kind of meat was in the dumplings. Let’s not eat.

“It’s Jihyo-seong’s paralysis poison family.”

The dumplings were also poisonous.

“Shall we catch the owner of the inn?”

Bugakju’s party faction quietly asked about Uigakju’s intentions. Uigakju shook his head and quietly raised his hand.

One of the crew members nodded after seeing the hand, and began to secretly and quickly search the inside of the guesthouse.

“Those guys. “There are too few people compared to what they are doing.”

I looked at that and spoke quietly. A single attack against the Great Sacheondanga. This is something that only someone with a strong heart would not be able to do.

“I can’t sense any of them hiding in the guesthouse, so I guess there are enemies hiding in this village.”

The enemies tried to take advantage of us while we were asleep. There would be no need to hide in the guest room. The problem is that it is a small village with only a few households, but you don’t know how many people will pop out in it.

A heavy silence enveloped the group.

“There was a place in a remote area where I couldn’t feel any people, but I could feel the strong scent of blood.”

After completing the search, one member quietly reported to Uigakju. It means there are already victims.

“Whew. There are people who commit such heinous acts. “What you’re doing is vicious and it doesn’t seem like something you’ve done once or twice.”

Uigakju seemed to swallow a little anger at the sound of blood.

“What do you plan to do?”

“There is a way to find the owner of the inn right now, break his neck, get up, and leave.”

“It’s almost night. “If we get chased, we could be in trouble.”

Although we do not doubt the power of the Sichuan Dang Family, we do not know how many enemies there are. If a chase unfolds on a dark road at night, the people in my party may not know, but I could be in danger.

“There is also a way to pretend not to know and go on your way. “It may take a bit of acting, but if you’re that worried, you can step in and do it.”

“hmm.”

“In normal times, I would have to hold accountable those who are committing outrageous acts. But we are on a mission. “We have two guests there that we need to protect.”

Uigakju said, casting a look at me that said it was your fault.

How can you throw the baton at me in this situation?

okay. German test subject Dang Hwa-rin and Kang Yun-ho, the illegitimate son of the family head. Clearly, they are both people who must be brought safely to Sacheondanga. In times like these, it certainly makes sense to prioritize the safety of guests.

All of the members of the medical council looked at me quietly.

It looks like you want to know my opinion.

What should I do? If you can smell the scent of blood, it means we are not the first. The next casualty may occur. But should we really take the risk?

If I lightly turn my head, it won’t be my job. Just because you have the power to deal with it doesn’t mean you have to wield it.

For a moment, I remembered the days when I was a black-haired barbarian wandering around the central plains, holding on to my hungry stomach.

What are you thinking? There’s only one thing to say in this situation.

“To turn your head when you have power is injustice, and to remain silent when you see evil is the same as agreeing with it.”

You guys are political bastards. If you ignore this, you will have to take off your political faction name tag. Ask me something like that.

I looked at the footnote, expecting to hear people say that I was making a foolish decision without even knowing what was important.

what. However, contrary to my expectations, Uigakju was smiling proudly at me.

The other members of the Doctor’s Guard who were paying attention to me also smiled at me and nodded quietly.

“okay. right. “As a pillar of the political faction, this is an act that cannot be ignored.”

Uigakju spoke for the other members to hear without losing his proud expression. Everyone in the crew nodded at his words.

“Waiting for the night. “Everyone, please go to your room.”

We entered the guest room to eliminate those who tried to attack us at night.

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“How did you notice?”

Why is it inconveniently in the same room as the Ui-gakju? Uigakju asked, looking at me without paying attention to Hwarin or the other members.

“Wild beasts don’t think it’s a big deal if the grass shakes, but deer that eat grass always keep their ears up. I felt a sense of discomfort. When I paid attention, I saw some awkward points. “That’s it.”

Somen and dumplings are the main menu items. I can’t tell you why, so let’s talk about it.

“The wanderers in Gangho think they are wild beasts and let their guard down. “Compared to that, you have a good attitude and sharp intuition.”

Uigakju spoke to me in a much softer voice than usual.

Why are you praising me all of a sudden? I think someone who has been showing hostility is going to break out in hives.

“Thank you for the compliment.”

Are you saying we should become friends before we get closer to Sacheon Province?

“Of course, everyone would have noticed when the food came out.”

Uigakju snorted and said, as if it was a useless act. For some reason, I thought it was an honest compliment.

“If you did well, call yourself good….”

“Still. “What you just said reminded me of him when I was young.”

Uigakju interrupted me and spoke in a voice that seemed to miss something. Are you talking about Danggaju?

“If you live as a black-haired barbarian in the central plains, you will become a party to many injustices. Even though they have power, I see many people turning their heads away. “I decided that one day, if I were to face the opposite situation, I would not easily turn my head away.”

“Collaboration, justice, and cooperation are very good words. However, if you help one person, you will incur the resentment of ten people.”

“We are not a prestigious political faction because we can afford that.”

Uigakju’s eyes widened slightly as if he was surprised by my words. He stared at my face with a longing expression for a while and seemed to be searching for someone in me.

Have you ever heard this from someone long ago?

“…okay. That is correct. But you can’t just define yourself without looking around. “If there are people like that, there must be people around them who say things they don’t like.”

Uigakju lowered his head with a bitter expression. Is this your story?

“Besides, Uigakju also has a pretty good reputation.”

“Hehehe. You’re so cocky. “Even if people say things I don’t like, I have acted without shame as a member of a political party.”

Is it because I praise you? Unlike usual, when he said he was arrogant, there was no hostility in it.

“Yunho. Get ready quickly. “The scent of dreaminess is rising.”

Has the time come? Hwarin, who was on guard at the door, informed us that unconscious smoke was rising.

I covered my mouth with a cloth and quietly waited for the right moment, using the venom-dispelling technique that Hwarin had taught me.

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It felt like an hour or two had passed past midnight. Along with the sound of the guest room door opening, a commotion began to be heard from the first floor.

“older brother! “There’s nothing special about Sacheondanga, right?”

“You can’t get the medicine you’re using this time even if you pay! “Everyone must have fallen asleep.”

“Let’s go see if the Sacheondanga’s blood is purple or red.”

Their triumphant voices ended there.

“How?”

Because all the members of the Guard opened the door and appeared.

“How dare you use poison in front of the Great Four Thousand Dang Family? “It’s absolutely ridiculous.”

“Brother Joe, I think you’re screwed? Ahh!”

“There must be only one reason for being awake this deep at night. “Get everything sorted out.”

Uigakju raised his hand and decided the future of the vicious robbers.

“help me!”

“I can’t breathe!”

“Itchy, itchy!” “Itchy and delicious!”

“Oops!”

It’s one-sided. It’s almost like cleaning.

After a period of time passed where the faint light of daylight appeared outside the window in the dark night, there were no more screams outside.

There are a lot of corpses. When I left the guest room, I saw corpses that had died from overwork during night work, with no known cause of death.

“Report the damage.”

Among them, Uigakju was receiving reports of the party’s defeat.

“There are many minor injuries, but no serious injuries! I think I’ll just have to use a lot of memorization and poison and stop by a city along the way to get additional supplies.”

Uigakju nodded and, as if he was about to finish, grabbed the collar of the owner of the inn he had seen a moment ago and lifted him up.

“Your evil deeds end here.”

Oh oh. That’s cool. It seems like a line declared to the loser of a fighting game. Could it be that he is showing fatality? I’m weak at gore.

Meanwhile, the owner of the inn made an unexpected noise without showing any sign of fear.

“Fuck. They say it’s weak because it’s a place that handles medicine! Anyway, you can’t trust political faction bastards. “Fucking bastards.”

“What did you mean?”

What is this sound. They say we didn’t show up by chance, but that they were targeting us on purpose. why?

“What the fuck. Did we attack you because we were crazy? “In a fucking family fight… Ugh!”

A memorized message came from somewhere and pierced the man’s throat.

“Who are you?”

The Uigakju and the members of the Uigak all looked at the direction from which the memorabilia came.

A place where dawn has not yet dawned. In a dark place, people in black with their faces covered were walking.