The next day, the Hwangcheon-gak branch was opened in Magachon.

The location was set up across from the Pungryu Tavern. It was such a small branch that only one new investigator and one executive officer were assigned there.

Jo Chun-bae, the owner of the Pungryu Tavern, watched as the necessary furniture was brought in and the sign was put up, and cautiously asked me.

“Master, why did you set up the branch here?”

“Let’s say you were wronged by the members of our school. What did you do until now?”

“……What did you do?”

Jo Chun-bae’s question contained everything. What could I do? I just ended up being wronged.

“If it’s something related to the members of our school, you can come to Hwangcheon-gak and report it. Has anyone around you ever done that?”

“No, as far as I know, no.”

There can’t be anything else. In order to get to Hwangcheon-gak, you had to report your purpose of visit from the main gate of the school, and you had to go through identification and body searches. You had to go through this process several times to get to Hwangcheon-gak.

So who would go and report it? In the end, Hwangcheon-gak was basically abandoned by the residents of Magachon.

“Please, the owner, spread the word. If the residents of Magachon are harmed by the unmanned members of the school, they can come to this branch and report it.”

“But…… they’ll all hesitate because they’re afraid of retaliation.”

“Of course. That’s why we’ll announce it soon. If you retaliate against the whistleblower in relation to the Hwangcheon-gak investigation, you’ll be executed.”

“Execution? Oh, you’re really opening a branch for us.”

Jo Chun-bae was deeply moved.

Originally, he wouldn’t have believed it, thinking it was just a formality. He thought it would end up being meaningless.

But this time, Jo Chun-bae was excited because he saw and heard me deal with Baek Do-gwi Yang Tae-bu.

“Hey, come here and listen.”

He started to inform the people in the market about the existence of the branch.

He didn’t know how many people would come forward to report their grievances.

But no matter how many there were, this attempt would play a big role in establishing discipline in the school. Now that it was easy to report, there would be fewer cases of arbitrarily bullying the weak.

Seo Dae-ryong looked happy as he returned after finishing the branch reorganization.

“I should have done this a long time ago… You did a great job.”

“It’s a matter of where you put your center of gravity.”

“What do you mean?”

“Up until now, Hwangcheon-gak has been centered on the head. It has been solving problems for various organizations within the school while keeping an eye on Palmazone. It has deviated from its original purpose of establishment and has become a servant of power. From now on, I will center Hwangcheon-gak on the legs. It will start by protecting the residents of Magachon, the low-level warriors, and those who are relatively weak and have been wronged. In the process, you just need to remember one principle.”

“What is that?”

“The weight of life is the same. The weight of life is the same for low-level warriors and the Mazones. That is why we handle things according to the same standards.”

Seo Dae-ryong’s face flashed with emotion.

“If someone else had said this, I would have thought it was nonsense. It is nothing more than a pathetic idealism that ignores reality. But if you are the headmaster, I believe it.”

“Is that an insult or a compliment? Did you just insult me?”

“If you approach me more aggressively, I will be the first to accuse you.”

I snickered as I watched the back of the guy walking away.

And there was one thing I had to do to maintain the power of the Hwangcheon Pavilion that I had told him about.

I called all the executors together.

“I greet you, Your Majesty!”

They greeted me with a loud voice. This time, even Baekdogwi was locked up in the brain prison, so my popularity had increased even more than when I first took office.

Not only my popularity, but my authority had also increased. Those who had secretly ignored me because they thought I was being pushed out by my brother in the succession structure had also changed their attitudes. When we passed each other while walking, they would lower their eyes.

“I thank you for your dedication to the main pavilion.”

I came out next to the stage and thanked them while giving them a round of applause. The executors also gave me a round of applause and greeted me.

“Is this the first time we’ve gathered together without the investigators?”

“Yes!”

“On a day like today, I should tell you something good, but today I’m going to tell you something a little uncomfortable.”

The executors became tense at my words.

“As you know, there are those in our school who disobey and challenge our authority. The demons did it, and the demons did it. The reason is simple. They think they are stronger than you.”

It was a story that would hurt their pride, but I didn’t beat around the bush. I had something to say to the investigators, and something to say to the executors. It would be more effective to speak directly to them than to beat around the bush.

“Any of the Palma Zones is fine. Can you take my order and arrest the Baekdogwi-level leaders?”

No one could answer confidently. This was the reality.

“Why not? Because they believe their fists are stronger than the laws of our school. How can we change this? It’s simple. Your fists just have to be stronger than theirs. If you’re scared, you won’t even dare to think of beating them.”

Everyone’s expressions were flushed. They must have experienced things where their authority did not work.

“I want you to become stronger than you are now.”

Of course, the current executive officers are strong. However, they are not strong enough to overwhelm the elite organization’s officers. They are similar or even slightly weaker.

“That’s why we are canceling all our schedules starting today and going into special training.”

There were various reactions to the word special training. Some were happy, while others were impressed.

“If you think this change doesn’t suit you, it would be better to quit now. I will send you to a different department, so come forward.”

After hesitating for a moment, two of them walked out. They honestly said that they wanted to go to a different department.

I promised to transfer them to the departments they wanted and sent them away.

“Don’t worry about what others think. You don’t have to fight in Hwangcheon-gak. You can support the school in your own place. Is there anything else?”

No one else stepped forward.

“Good.”

I beckoned to the person who was waiting far away.

He was none other than Jang Ho, the Demon Lord of the Three Great Demon Lords. He was the strongest of the Demon Lords.

Since I killed the Demon Lord last time and avenged his friend’s grudge, he had developed a great affection for me.

“He is the one who will give you special training starting today.”

Since the new Demon Lord had not been decided yet, all the Demon Lords were on standby. That was why I could make this request.

Jang Ho stepped forward in front of them. With his large body and the scars on his face, he overwhelmed the executors.

“I am Jang Ho, who will be in charge of your training for the time being. I personally respect the Lord here, so I took on this task. The training will be harsh. However, I promise one thing. Those who endure it will definitely become stronger than before. Do you understand?”

“Yes!”

The executors answered loudly.

“Training starts in half an hour. Everyone, prepare and gather again. Dismiss.”

All the executives dispersed, leaving only Jang Ho and the two of them.

“What’s the atmosphere like in the Demon Lords these days?”

“It’s a mess. The next Demon Lord needs to be decided soon to stabilize things.”

I’ve also heard many rumors about the next Demon Lord. Since it’s such an important position, I’ve heard that my father and Sima Ming are having a hard time appointing him, and I’ve also heard rumors that the Demon Lords are starting to move to get in line.

“I’m sorry to ask for your help at a time like this.”

“No. Please call me anytime. If this Prince, or rather, the Lord, orders me to, I’ll come running at any time.”

“Thank you.”

Jang Ho also left and was about to turn around, but a voice came from somewhere.

“There are only two days left.”

When I turned my head, I saw Bloody Heavenly Horse sitting on the wall behind me.

“You really have nothing to do.”

“When you’re a Demon Lord, time is overflowing.”

“If I become the leader, the Ma-zones will have a lot to do.”

“Then hold my hand.”

Blood Heavenly Demon is trying to pressure him to get his way.

“If Hyung finds out, he’ll be upset.”

“I understand. Isn’t it common sense to want to go with someone who is better? Do you know why I hate the Jeong-pa guys? You’re covering up this feeling too much. You could just say that they’re good because they have a lot of money, that they’re good because they’re stronger, but you’re talking about negotiation and morality. If you’re honest, you’ll probably get caught up in a swindler.”

“Isn’t that the same for me?”

“What?”

“It’s common sense to want to go with someone who is better. Other Ma-zones might want to join hands with me, right? Some of them might be better than you.”

The answer was probably awkward, but Blood Heavenly Demon responded leisurely.

“Look, this Confucius. # Nоvеlight # Do you believe in your own abilities and potential?”

“Yes.”

“I am confident that I will become a Heavenly Horse.”

“Yes.”

“I was the first to recognize that. Just by looking at the ability to perceive someone’s true worth, don’t you know who will be the best?”

“Even I, a silver-tongued person, can’t match you, old man.”

“Hahahaha. See you in two days.”

Bloody Cheon Do Ma burst into laughter and disappeared in a flash.

‘How can an old man speak so plausibly?’

At first glance, it all sounds right. However, if you think about it calmly, it’s more like a stretch.

It was only recently that I started to receive attention from the school. Everyone must be paying attention to my changes.

Bloody Cheon Do Ma was the first to step forward when he got involved with me. He was claiming it as his because he spit on me.

Join hands with Blood Heavenly Demon? It’s not unreasonable. If he were truly on my side, he would definitely be a great help.

However, I can’t join hands with him like this. Blood Heavenly Demon still holds the initiative.

The next day, I was watching the executioners training on a hill overlooking the training ground.

Jangho was harsh. It was truly a training that cuts through blood and bones, but the executioners gritted their teeth and trained.

Jangho stimulated everyone with just one word before the start.

―This is the training our demon army is doing.

That one word was enough. If we can’t endure the training the demon army is doing, it means we’re admitting that they look down on Hwangcheon Pavilion.

I thought he was a smart person. There was nothing more effective than stimulating a warrior’s pride.

I heard Jangho’s shout from afar.

“Hold on! Your wife, your children, your friends, anyone can betray you. But I won’t betray this sweat you’re shedding now!”

I snickered as I listened to Jangho’s shout. It was funny that Jangho, who had never been married, mentioned a wife and children.

‘By the way, you’ve found a real man.’

At that moment, the thought crossed my mind that it would be really reassuring to have a warrior like Jangho.

‘Ah!’

A good idea came to me regarding Hyeolcheon Doma.

On the third day, Hyeolcheon Doma was waiting for me at the place where he had first suggested joining hands.

Just like that time, he was leaning against the blade and drinking alcohol, with the Myeolcheon Daedo stuck in the ground.

“Are you ready to drink my drink now?”

I sat across from him.

“I’m ready.”

Blood Heavenly Swordsman poured me a drink with a satisfied face and a big smile.

He toasted vigorously, but didn’t drink.

“Why don’t you drink it and put it down?”

“I need a side dish.”

“Side dish? What kind of side dish is a man talking about?”

Blood Heavenly Swordsman’s face showed a look of displeasure. He realized that the side dish I was talking about wasn’t a real side dish, but a request.

“What kind of side dish do you need?”

I answered amidst the tense tension.

“Ma-gun.”

Blood Heavenly Swordsman’s eyes widened at the unexpected words.

“Please put the demon in my mouth.”