Chronicles of the Lazy Sovereign Novel - Chapter 191

**Chapter 191: The Holgazan Receives a Task (1)**

Baek Hoemyung nodded while receiving the report.

“No trouble?”

“We have been preparing for more than ten years. We have reviewed and reviewed the plan countless times.”

Baek Hoemyung’s expression hardened.

“The world changes. A plan ten years ago would no longer be relevant. If we don’t adjust it to the changes, those ten years will have been wasted.”

“I will remember it, and I will remember it again.”

But Baek Hoemyung’s expression did not change.

“Hmm…”

It was a very important task.

It was the first time they would reap the fruits of their secret work. The success of this task would determine their next movements.

“Have they arrived?”

“Yes. They say they’re about to arrive.”

“Hmm…”

Baek Hoemyung nodded slowly.

“Father was right. The most important thing is the family, and how we will reap the fruits of our work. But I neglected my brothers under the pretext of protecting the family. Embracing my brothers should have been my priority as a leader.”

The subordinate did not respond, only bowed his head.

But he heard Baek Hoemyung’s words.

As a leader.

Those words had great meaning. It meant that Baek Hoemyung no longer saw his brothers as rivals.

‘It’s natural.’

The position of Baek Hoemyung and his two brothers within the Baek family was very different. If Baek Hoemyung made no major mistakes, his position as a future leader was assured. Although the current leader prioritized merit and skill over the line of succession, if Baek Hoemyung continued to work hard, his position would be immovable.

“So, this time…”

At that moment, a loud voice rang from the outside.

“Young leader.”

Baek Hoemyung’s expression hardened.

Who was looking for him in the middle of a meeting?

“What’s going on?”

“The Great Elder has arrived.”

“My uncle?”

Baek Hoemyung opened his eyes a lot.

“Invite him!”

Baek Hoemyung rose suddenly and ran toward the entrance. The door opened, and an old man with white hair and well-haired entered.

“How long.”

“Greetings, Great Elder.”

“Hahahaha, yes, young leader.”

The old man, with a kind expression, patted Baek Hoemyung on the back.

“Uncle, don’t use such formal language, I feel uncomfortable.”

“It’s not like that. You’re the future leader of the family, and I’m just a useless person who depends on the family to survive, how could I not use formal language? Young leader, don’t talk about this anymore.”

“But…”

“Hahahaha, instead… I’m thirsty after a long trip, why don’t you pour me a cup of tea?”

“S… yes, please come in.”

Baek Hoemyung, surprised, invited the old man in. He indicated the best seat, but the old man laughed and sat elsewhere. Baek Hoemyung, with an expression of regret, sat in the best seat, served tea and offered it to the old man.

“Uncle.”

“I know what you mean, young leader, but this is natural. Family rules are maintained when everyone fulfills their duties. My place is here, so I hope the young leader understands my feelings.”

“Understood.”

Baek Hoemyung nodded slowly.

I couldn’t insist more if the old man was so firm.

“Are the preparations going well?”

“We are doing everything we can.”

“Although you are the young leader, you must think that you are the leader of the family. The leader cannot take care of everything, can he?”

“I remember.”

The old man smiled.

“The work the leader is doing now should be my job, but I feel guilty about causing you discomfort.”

“That’s absurd! No one ignores the work he has done for the family. I’m also grateful. Who would dare to despise his hard work for the family?”

“It’s the only thing I can do.”

The old man smiled and continued:

“However, there should be no mistakes this time. The first step is important.”

“Yes. I will do my best to avoid mistakes.”

The old man looked at Baek Hoemyung with a satisfied expression, took his cup of tea and drank a sip.

“And the children?”

Baek Hoemyung immediately understood who the elder was referring to.

“They are on their way. They are the most important to this task.”

“You’re not going yourself?”

“My age is a problem. Besides, they can do it.”

“Hmm?”

The old man looked at Baek Hoemyung with surprise.

“You have learned tolerance.”

“I have been a bad leader, unable to lead my brothers on the right path. The leader taught me.”

“That’s good. Very good.”

The old man nodded repeatedly and continued:

“I thought you lacked tolerance, but now you seem to have matured as a leader, I am very satisfied.”

“I’m working on it.”

After smiling with satisfaction, the old man slowly savored the tea.

Baek Hoemyung waited for the old man to finish his tea and spoke:

“How was your trip?”

“Hahahaha.”

The old man left his cup, wiped his mouth.

“Controlling a toothless tiger is easy. In the past, we could not control them at our whim, but a headless tiger is not scary. Everything will go according to the leader’s plan.”

“Oh!”

Baek Hoemyung looked at the old man enthusiastically.

Although the elder was powerful, they were not easy opponents, so he was relieved to hear that everything had gone well.

“Everything is fine. Hahahaha.”

The old man frowned at Baek Hoemyung’s words.

“But, young leader.”

Baek Hoemyung straightened himself by noting that the old man’s voice was harsher than before.

“I heard things didn’t go well, what happened?”

“I’m sorry.”

I didn’t need to ask what he meant.The only failure in recent years was the Treasury incident of the Sword Emperor.

“While everything was going well, Wei Yanho intervened…”

“Wei Yanho?”

Baek Hoemyung asked again, feeling that the old man’s reaction was strange.

“Do you know him?”

“Hahahaja, Wei Yanho…”

The old man caressed his beard.

“I thought he wasn’t a normal boy, but I didn’t expect him to interfere so much with our plan. If I had known, I would have eliminated him that day.”

“You have known him.”

The old man nodded.

“Yes. I found him on the way to see them.”

“What was he like?”

“Well, how do I put it?”

The old man scratched his cheek.

“I don’t know how to describe it… but considering its age and level, I thought it would be a good opponent for young people.”

“Then you saw him well. They’ve already received a hit. I also got a hit, so I can’t make fun of them.”

“All of them?”

“To my shame… yes.”

“Hahahaha, what a surprise.”

The old man looked at Baek Hoemyung and spoke.

“What do you think?”

“……what are you talking about?”

“Do you think Wei Yanho will be a problem?”

Baek Hoemyung shook his head.

“Our judgment is like the flow of a mighty river. Some rocks at the bottom of the river will not change the course of the river.”

“Do you really think so?”

“But…”

Baek Hoemyung said seriously:

“I know there are countless cases in history where insignificant things changed the course of history. Once or twice it could be coincidence, but three times it’s no coincidence.”

“You’re right.”

“That’s why I’d rather eliminate it, but there’s no good way.”

“Hmm…”

The old man caressed his beard and said:

“How about we involve him in this matter?”

“In this matter?”

“Isn’t he qualified?”

“Hmm…”

Baek Hoemyung nodded.

“Good idea. They too will want revenge on him.”

“Hahahaha.”

The elder nodded with satisfaction and said:

“If this goes well, the world will remember our name, with more certainty than before.”

“Of course, man.”

The old man and Baek Hoemyung looked and smiled.

* * *

“You couldn’t beat him?”

“No.”

“Why?”

Wei Yanho pouted at Baek Muhan by looking at him severely.

He knows.

Baek Muhan is not the true Baek Muhan. It was an illusion created by *Mongnyeongong* (/dream fighting art) and his memories. Baek Muhan’s questions were his questions, and Baek Muhan’s answers were his answers.

But…

‘Even though I know, it bothers me to see it.’

Wei Yanho said abruptly:

“The difference in internal energy was too great. I had to use ten times more force to face it. It’s amazing that I was able to maintain balance, but master, you’re scolding your good disciple.”

“That’s because you’re dumb.”

“Ugh.”

Wei Yanho grinned and shouted:

“There aren’t many people as smart as me! I’m a child prodigy!”

“A child prodigy of laziness. That did surprise me.”

“…….”

Baek Muhan scoffed and slowly lifted his sword.

“Difference in internal energy? You mean you could beat me if I used only a tenth of my internal energy?”

“…No.”

Wei Yanho honestly admitted.

Even if he didn’t use internal energy, his teacher could easily defeat him.

“Look.”

His master’s sword began to move slowly.