Heavenly Inquisition Sword Novel - Chapter 286
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Chapter 286: Living Freely is Being from Nokrim
Choyeon Brothel, also known as Choyeon Courtesan House, early afternoon (5 PM)
“Oh, welcome!”
The brothel owner, Cha Jungrae, was grinning from ear to ear.
The sun had not yet set, but the brothel was already full. Since the Justice Alliance transformed into the Heaven and Earth Alliance, business had improved, but today was an exceptional day.
Later, there was even a shortage of courtesans, leading to complaints from the customers.
However, not everything was good. Eight out of ten customers were from Nokrim, making the atmosphere feel like walking on thin ice.
“Wow, there are a lot of customers today,” commented a courtesan as she passed by the counter, shaking her head.
“Tell the girls to treat the customers well. On days like this, they need to be even more cautious.”
“Yes, sir.”
The courtesan quickly walked away.
Cha Jungrae was on high alert, monitoring the environment. All those present were experts from Nokrim, so it was crucial to keep them happy.
At that moment, a scream was heard from one of the rooms in the hallway.
“Ah!”
It was the scream of a courtesan.
Cha Jungrae hurriedly ran down the hallway.
It was the same room where Wol-ah had been beaten the previous day.
‘What’s with that room? Something always happens there.’
Being a secluded and discreet room, it was suitable for intimate encounters. Sometimes, the more daring courtesans would bring important clients there without the owner’s knowledge.
But a scream indicated a serious problem: a client had forcibly touched a courtesan.
Just as Cha Jungrae was about to open the door, someone exited the room.
Cha Jungrae could see the situation inside through the slightly open door.
It was Wol-ah again.
Wol-ah was trembling, hugging her torso with both hands. Her clothes were almost completely torn.
Smack!
The door slammed shut.
“Oh, sir! Did our Wol-ah make any mistakes?” asked Cha Jungrae, trying to stay calm.
Song Hacheong, the vice-boss of Hwangryongsuchae of Nokrim, responded with a twisted smile.
“Nothing happened. If everything is quiet, don’t you see? Don’t worry and keep working.”
“Sir, please, consider us. The courtesans of our brothel do not sell their bodies.”
At that moment, Song Hacheong punched Cha Jungrae in the face.
Cha Jungrae fell to the ground with a groan, and Song Hacheong placed a foot on his head.
“The reason that b***h Wol-ah is so shameless is because of you. How dare you interfere in Hwangryongsuchae’s affairs? Do you want to die?”
As he spoke, Song Hacheong pressed his foot against Cha Jungrae’s head, crushing it against the floor. The pressure increased, threatening to break his skull.
“Please, forgive me! I made a mistake,” Cha Jungrae pleaded in fear.
Only then did Song Hacheong remove his foot.
“The Boss is enjoying his time. I don’t want to see blood. Bring me Geum-ah. I want her tonight.”
“…Yes.”
Cha Jungrae staggered back to the counter, bewildered.
If he didn’t deliver Geum-ah, they would kill him. But he couldn’t treat a courtesan who had worked with him for years like just any prostitute.
As he hesitated, the brothel madam, Yuwol, cautiously suggested:
“Owner, Wol-ah and Geum-ah are under the protection of Old Shim. Why don’t we ask for help?”
“Do you really think that will work?”
“It’s better to try. We can’t just give in without doing anything.”
“You’re right.”
Cha Jungrae nodded. He had nothing to lose by trying.
He called Baekto, a trusted worker, and sent him to find Shim Tong, the Old Dao of Nine Heavens.
However, time was not on his side.
Song Hacheong, impatient with the delay, approached the counter.
“Damn it! I told you to bring Geum-ah, and here you are wasting time. Do you want to die?”
“No, that’s not it. I’m looking for Geum-ah. Please wait a moment. As soon as I find her, I’ll bring her to you.”
“Bring her now. I’ll give you fifteen minutes. If Geum-ah is not in front of me after that time, I’ll cut off one of your limbs. Let’s see how many get cut off today.”
Terrified, Cha Jungrae ran frantically.
He needed to find out where Geum-ah was. If Shim Tong didn’t arrive in time, he would have to hand over Geum-ah, even though it pained him deeply.
Meanwhile, in the center of Chilriha
Yeon Jeokha and Shim Tong were wandering through the center of town, avoiding trouble.
“Young Master, how about we eat out today?”
“What about the provisions we’ve stored? It’s hot, they won’t last long.”
“Come on! What does it matter? If they spoil, we throw them away.”
“Well, but it’s still a waste…”
Yeon Jeokha seemed reluctant.
After spending ten years in confinement, surviving only on scraps, he had a special appreciation for food. Even dried provisions were valuable to him.
“It’s a waste, but it doesn’t even cost a silver coin. With all the money you have, what does it matter? If you feel bad, give them to Guiyeong Ja.”
“Oh! That sounds good. Guiyeong Jagun would be delighted. You’re really cunning when it comes to bad things. You’re a valuable man.”
“Is that a compliment?”
“Don’t you know what ‘valuable’ means? Of course, it’s a compliment.”
“Hehe. Thank you.”
“You’re welcome. So, where do we eat today? What looks good?”
Yeon Jeokha looked around, searching for a place to eat.
At that moment, Namgung Yeon, the Incomparable Among the Ten, appeared.
“Oh, sister!”
“What are you doing here at this hour? I thought you were going to live off provisions for a while.”
“Well, I was training in the back mountain, and a problem arose. We came down at noon and have been wandering around since then.”
“Ah! So you were the one behind the ‘Heavenly Dragon Sound’.”
“Heavenly Dragon Sound?”
“People have been talking about a strange sound that shook Chilriha today. The inspection team from the Heaven and Earth Alliance is looking for the culprit.”
“Yes, I was training with the Hidden Heavenly Sword technique and got frustrated. Are they still looking?”
“I think they suspect it was you, so it has calmed down a bit.”
“Good thing. Where are you going alone, sister?”
“Just for a walk.”
She replied evasively. She had boldly gone out after interpreting the omens, but she couldn’t say that.
“Perfect. Shall we have dinner together?”
“Sure.”
Namgung Yeon nodded.
At that moment, they saw someone running toward them. It was Baekto from the Choyeon brothel, drenched in sweat.
Choyeon Brothel
At dusk.
Yeon Jeokha, Shim Tong, and Namgung Yeon followed Baekto to the brothel.
The place was full of customers.
Cha Jungrae, looking worried, ran out as soon as he saw them.
“Oh, Master Shim! This way. Wol-ah and Geum-ah… please come quickly.”
He pointed to the room at the end of the hallway, trembling with fear.
Shim Tong quickly walked toward the indicated room.
The Nokrim experts present in the hall watched in silence, aware of what was happening in that room.
Half an hour ago, Boss of Hwangryongsuchae, Hyeol Haedo, and his second-in-command, Song Hacheong, had caused an uproar.
Shim Tong opened the door with a bang.
“…What is this?”
“Who are you?”
Hyeol Haedo and Song Hacheong, who were abusing the courtesans, looked up.
Shim Tong didn’t respond immediately. He observed Wol-ah and Geum-ah, who lay unconscious with bruises on their faces.
Hyeol Haedo and Song Hacheong quickly stood up, recognizing Shim Tong.
Yeon Jeokha, gently nudged by Namgung Yeon, entered the room.
“Grand Inspector?”
“Oh! What brings you here?”
Hyeol Haedo and Song Hacheong hastily put on their pants.
Yeon Jeokha remained silent.
It was the first time he had seen men naked and women in such a deplorable state. The scene was horrifying and repulsive, with a rancid and sticky smell in the air.
“Wake them up,” Yeon Jeokha said in a trembling voice, pointing to the two young courtesans.
Yuwol, who had quickly entered, covered Wol-ah and Geum-ah with clothes and gently touched their cheeks to wake them up.
The two young women slowly opened their eyes and began to cry silently as they remembered what had happened to them.
“We got drunk and, in our excitement, got carried away,” Hyeol Haedo tried to explain. “We’ll give them adequate compensation.”
Song Hacheong added, “There was a bit of violence, but it wasn’t severe. If it had been, they would be dead.”
“Yes, look at them. They’re quite fine,” said Hyeol Haedo. “We just hit them a few times because they were making a lot of noise.”
Yeon Jeokha, still silent, observed the two young women, then looked at the two men. The disgust was evident on his face.
“So, you beat these girls until they were unconscious and then violated them,” Yeon Jeokha finally said.
“Yes, what’s wrong with that?” Hyeol Haedo replied defiantly. “That’s how people from Nokrim live.”
“Ah, I see,” murmured Yeon Jeokha. “Living as you please.”
“Exactly,” said Hyeol Haedo with a smile. “We’re different from those hypocrites from the righteous sects who pretend to be good.”
“So, according to you, living as you please means doing whatever you want, no matter how vile.”
“Precisely,” confirmed Hyeol Haedo.
“Well, if that’s what you believe,” said Yeon Jeokha, “then I have nothing more to say.”
“Thanks for understanding,” Hyeol Haedo said, relieved.
“But, there’s a problem,” Yeon Jeokha continued. “Even though I understand your point of view, I feel extremely disgusted.”
“What?” Hyeol Haedo and Song Hacheong looked at each other, confused.
“I’ve been taught well,” Yeon Jeokha said, his voice growing cold. “So now I’m going to do as I please. You filthy bastards! Today, you will die by my hands!”
Suddenly, an overwhelming and invisible aura emanated from Yeon Jeokha, enveloping Hyeol Haedo and Song Hacheong.
“Urgh!”
“Ah!”
The two men began to struggle, unable to withstand the pressure. Their bodies trembled as they tried to break free from the overpowering force that held them down.
Within seconds, both men were on the floor, groaning in pain and humiliation, as they had not only lost control of their bodies but also soiled themselves.
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