Chronicles of the Lazy Sovereign Novel - Chapter 199

**Chapter 199: The Holgazan is Convinced (4)**

“What’s going on?”

Seokmuncho, the lead instructor at the Aglowed Dragon Academy, sighed with an uncomfortable expression when he saw Namgung Hye with a serious expression.

‘My stomach hurts, my stomach hurts.’

Seokmuncho used to make fun of those suffering from minor illnesses, saying it was because of lack of training. But he had recently realized that stomach pain was not related to training.

Since Wei Yanho appeared in the Righteous Martial Alliance, Seokmuncho had suffered from chronic abdominal indigestion and pain, and was recently diagnosed with an almost terminal peptic ulcer.

He was gradually recovering by avoiding Wei Yanho, but when he saw the severe expression of Namgung Hye, he felt pain again.

“……what is it?”

He knew why he had come, but he couldn’t show it.

“Don’t you know?”

I know, I know.

But I couldn’t say, “I know why you came, but I can’t decide that, you should go with the officer,” people need formalities and processes.

“You better tell me what’s going on. I’m busy.”

Namgung Hye’s face blushed at Seokmuncho’s kind response.

‘It’s amazing.’

Someone looking beautiful even when angry is amazing. They say Namgung Hye is a beauty that can compete for the title of the best beauty in the world, and it seems to be true.

“Why is my name not on the tournament list?”

“It’s natural. Your ability is insufficient.”

“My ability is insufficient?”

“What else can I say?”

“Then why is Jong Miryuh on the list?”

Seokmuncho scratched his nose, thinking this was going to happen. “I had no excuse.

“Do you think my ability is inferior to Jong Miryuh’s? I ask you for a formal answer.”

“Well, I have nothing more to say about that.”

“Why?”

“It was not I who made that decision, but the officer.”

“…….”

This is how responsibilities are delegated.

“If I had made the decision, I could have given you an explanation, but as the officer was, I have nothing to say. I tell you in advance, I have not given my opinion about you or Mubong. I only followed orders.”

“…… Did the officer choose Mubong instead of me?”

“Yes.”

Namgung Hye lowered her head.

Seokmuncho smiled at that.

‘Even if the Namgung family is powerful, the officer’s name is even more powerful.’

Although everyone should be the same in the academy, they could not completely ignore the family. Although they try to be fair in evaluating performance, protests by the descendants of famous families do not have the same weight as those of others.

Seokmuncho could not be free from that pressure either, but Seokmuncho could not, but Jo Hyeon could press with the name of a family.

But…

Seokmuncho realized that today’s youth were bolder than he thought when he heard what Namgung Hye said next.

“How can I see the officer?”

“…….”

Seokmuncho trembled when he saw Namgung Hye asking with his head up.

“The officer is very busy.”

Namgung Hye looked at Seokmuncho and said:

“I know that my brother, Jo Hwi, was also rejected.”

“……yes.”

“My brother, Namgung Jo Hwi, is not one of the Three Dragons, but his ability is comparable. And I am definitely stronger than Mubong now.”

“Hmm…”

“The fact that we have both been rejected on different criteria is unacceptable. If this continues, I will file a formal complaint with the Righteous Martial Alliance on behalf of my family.”

Seokmuncho grabbed his stomach.

His stomach hurts.

His stomach hurts.

“So you brought her?”

“…I had no choice.”

“When did the post of Officer of the Righteous Martial Alliance become a position that should address children’s complaints?”

It was a soft question, but it contained an overwhelming force. Seokmuncho bowed his head deeply and answered:

“I am incompetent…”

“Hmm.”

Jo Hyeon sighed when he saw Seokmuncho without knowing what to do. “Rebuking Seokmuncho would not solve the problem.”

‘The Namgung Family…’

The Righteous Martial Alliance is a collection of older schools, families and smaller schools.

The martial world, which often fights external enemies, such as the demonic sect and other external forces, created the Righteous Martial Alliance to unite its forces. But due to the long peace, the need for the Righteous Martial Alliance has diminished.

‘Old schools have already separated.’

Although formally still under his command, the ancient schools no longer send their successors to the Academy of the Aglowed Dragon.

It means they value their own way more than the authority of the Righteous Martial Alliance.

Sima Cheonse and he are doing everything they can to prevent division, but if this continues, the old schools will be completely separated from the Righteous Martial Alliance.

If the Namgung family, the most influential family of the five large families, is also enmity with them, the influence of the Righteous Martial Alliance will be further weakened.

Seokmuncho knew that, so he could not reject Namgung Hye’s application immediately.

“As it has come this far, we cannot simply reject it. Tell it to come in.”

“Yes, officer.”

Seokmuncho bowed deeply and went out. “After a while, a beautiful woman entered. Seokmuncho did not enter.

“Greetings, officer. I am Namgung Hye of the Namgung family.”

“You are the Supreme Sword.”

“Although I’m weak, people call me that.”

‘She is educated.’

Although it is natural, after dealing with someone as rude as Wei Yanho, Namgung Hye seemed very polite. Jo Hyeon looked at Namgung Hye with satisfaction.

“Did you come here for something?”

“First… I apologize for finding you this way. If my behavior has bothered you, it is for my immaturity, please have mercy.”

“Well, I won’t blame you. Tell me what you need.”

If she maintains that attitude, Jo Hyeon could laugh even if he had come to kill him.

‘I feel relieved.’

To receive the respect he deserves was a joy to him. Jo Hyeon realized how much suffering Wei Yanho had caused him.

“I wasn’t chosen for the tournament.”

“I see.”

“But Mubong was chosen.”

Jo Hyeon nodded without saying anything.

“I don’t understand. I’m stronger than Mubong. Why is she participating in the tournament instead of me? I don’t understand, that’s why I came to see you.”

“Don’t you understand?”

“Yes.”

Jo Hyeon snapped his tongue.

“You’re smart, so you can’t not understand, tell me what you really want.”

“I…”

When Namgung Hye hesitated, Jo Hyeon spoke again:

“You and Mubong know you won’t get good tournament results.”

Namgung Hye bit his lips without responding.

“You’re stronger than Mubong now. But what will happen next year? Can you make sure you’ll be stronger than her in two years?”

“…….”

Namgung Hye was unable to respond.

“The friendly tournament of future leaders is like this. Those who will get good results are already decided. And the others? It’s to give experience to young people with development potential, even if they can’t get good results now.”

Namgung Hye raised his head at once.

“Do you mean Mubong has more potential than me?”

“Yes.”

Jo Hyeon responded immediately. “It may sound cruel, but if it is not done clearly, everyone will suffer.”

“I don’t understand the criterion. You haven’t seen Mubong and me, how can you make that decision?”

“It’s simple. Just look at your performance when you were the same age as Mubong. It’s easy to see that someone with better results at the same age has more development potential.”

Namgung Hye’s body trembled.

Jo Hyeon sighed when he saw Namgung Hye without being able to speak.

It’s not nice to tell the truth to a young woman with many dreams.

‘Although that’s not really why…’

If it were for performance, Peng Dohyeong should have been chosen instead of Wei Suryun. The reason Wei Suryun takes part in the tournament is to attract Wei Yanho.

‘We can’t say he didn’t have a chance.’

Peng Dohyeong is better in terms of performance, but it would not be easy for him to get a good result. In that situation, Namgung Hye could have taken the last place.

Remembering that, Jo Hyeon said:

“But it is understandable that you feel unfairly treated.”

“…….”

“What do you think, you want to go with me?”

“Huh?”

Namgung Hye raised his head at once.

Jo Hyeon smiled at Namgung Hye surprised.

“All participants are already chosen, but it’s a long trip, so anything can happen. It’s not bad to have an alternate in case of an accident. Also, even if nothing happens, watching the future leaders tournament will help you a lot. What do you think?”

Namgung Hye nodded enthusiastically.

“Yes! I want to go! Please let me go.”

“Good.”

She liked her attitude to actively take advantage of opportunities, whatever the reason.

‘But I don’t know. Whether it will be a blessing or a curse.’

Since he’s already been with Wei Yanho in the Righteous Martial Alliance, I think he’ll be fine, but Wei Yanho isn’t someone you’re getting to know.

It’s even more annoying because you know him, and it’s even more worrying.

“Anyway, get ready.”

“Yes! Thank you, Officer!”

Jo Hyeon smiled at Namgung Hye running away.

‘I think everything is ready…’

The Namgung family will accept this, and all participants are determined. In addition, victory is assured, we should thank the Righteous Heavenly Alliance for giving us this opportunity.

But…

“Why do I feel so restless?”

Jo Hyeon trembled at an unexplained restlessness.

“I must be weak.”

Jo Hyeon tried to forget the face that kept appearing in his mind.