Physical (1)

Parents of the body, hair, and skin

A person’s body, hair, and skin are inherited from their parents.

There’s more to what was said, but that’s all I can remember.

Anyway, the reason I say this is because it is one of the ideas that best represents Eastern culture.

Our bodies are something that our parents have given us, so we should not treat them carelessly and take good care of them. This is a saying that truly fits the concept of filial piety.

It is true that it is applicable in the West as well, not necessarily in the East, but it is included in the philosophy that can be considered the root, so we pay more attention to it.

Therefore, men do not cut their hair often, and when they become adults, most of them tend to grow quite a nice beard.

That doesn’t mean everyone grows it, but those who do have a sparse beard tend to shave it.

I’m not saying you should misuse your body, I’m just saying you should not use it in a dirty way.

These cultures are deeply connected not only to the Huan Empire but also to the Zhao Han, but there are differences here as well.

While the Huan Empire showed a certain degree of flexibility and took good care of their appearance, the Jo Han Dynasty had a strong tendency to grow out both hair and beards.

A good example is the topknot that ties the hair up. Furthermore, if you look at the people of Joseon, especially the men, most of them tended to grow beards.

The reason I’m writing in the past tense is because the Hwan Empire has just issued an order to cut hair short. Even without going far, if you look at Lee Yeon-ju, her hair isn’t that long.

Considering that South Korea also issued a hair-cutting order during the Japanese colonial period, this can be seen as cultural destruction. That’s why there is even more resentment.

But that general is the one who proudly shows off his Guan Yu beard, so it must be unpleasant to look at in many ways.

‘Honestly, it’s cool, though.’

I followed the guide and looked around Namgung Se-ga’s place, glancing at General Ui-ryong.

Aside from the fact that he sent me to live, his beard is really nice. It looks like he takes better care of it than his own hair.

Most beards tend to be stiff, but when you see a shiny beard, you can tell that it has been well-maintained.

But then what? Sooner or later, all that beard will either disappear or turn golden brown.

‘But on what grounds do you plan to fight me?’

This is a bit curious. Considering that he personally visited Namgung Se-ga, he must have done something.

They say that there will be a duel between the students and Namgung Se-ga’s unmanned forces soon, so it might be happening there.

Originally, in Soul World, it was just a battle and that was it. It was a small battle because of the rebellion that was about to break out.

I kept glancing at General Yi-ryong and quietly followed the instructions. I didn’t think there was any need to provoke him unnecessarily.

‘By the way······’

Everything was fine, but I was concerned about Dan Ye-rin. She couldn’t help but loosen her stiff expression after seeing Yi-ryong.

Your mind must be quite complicated by now. You must have been fighting constantly since you entered the Huan Empire.

It can’t be helped because the Crown Prince’s side is at an advantage. They can pressure Dan Ye-rin with just one ‘click’.

But Dan Ye-rin has to properly deploy all the numbers she has and also keep variables in mind, so it’s a headache.

‘I should take this opportunity to show that I can click too.’

So, it shows us clearly with our own two eyes that we too have the power to click.

To do that, I’ll have to defeat the dragon overwhelmingly. I’m having a bit of trouble here.

‘Because we have to consider the political aspect too······’

Winning normally is absolutely not possible. First of all, you have to completely pluck out that beard before you can say you’ve properly ‘played around’.

If that happens, there will be criticism and controversy, but what’s the problem? The Huan Empire is a place where rebellions will break out anyway.

The fight with the dragon was only to instill confidence in Dan Ye-rin. Nothing more, nothing less.

‘It’s going to be a complicated fight. It’ll be the same for them too.’

The problem is that there are so many eyes watching. Even the dragon won’t be able to openly kill me or subdue me.

I was thinking about it for a long time, and then a good idea suddenly came to me. How to make them touch me first.

The way to do this is to provoke them by emitting a terrifying killing aura. Naturally, this side has no choice but to fight back.

I had already been through all sorts of life-threatening situations in the forest, so now that I was exposed to life, I had no choice but to cause an accident.

‘Hmm. Perfect.’

It’s a truly perfect crime. It’s something everyone can understand.

While I was making various plans in my head, Namgung Hyun’s guidance ended.

Now that the guide is over, what’s left is free time······ no, it’s free time. It’s the schedule written in the plan.

“The martial arts will be held in separate training halls. Anyone who wants to participate can do so right away, so feel free to participate.”

“Is it possible right now?”

“They say it’s possible because the site itself is large. Are there any participants?”

Not wanting to miss this, quite a few students raised their hands and participated in the contest. By the way, Luna and Kara also participated.

Here, Kara was surprisingly popular. Not only because of her looks, but also because she looked like a strong person to anyone who saw her, so she was bound to be popular.

If you are a martial artist who can receive instruction from Namgung Sega, you will only have martial arts in your head. Therefore, Kara was able to participate happily.

“Shivar. Can you help me for a moment?”

“why?”

“I can’t understand a single word you’re saying.”

“Help me too.”

I didn’t participate separately, but helped the students to see the convenience. Most of it was translation.

Luna was able to communicate simply thanks to her attribute tutoring, but the other students weren’t like that.

I also willingly accepted, as I planned to stay still unless the dragon approached me first.

“There’s that guy with red eyes.”

“Why that Confucius?”

“At first glance, he looks like a Westerner, but upon closer inspection, he also has some of our Eastern characteristics, like his jet-black hair. He also speaks our language well.”

“That’s true, but… I don’t know for sure. Rumor has it that he was born and raised in the forest near the school?”

It was when I was unintentionally working as an interpreter that the sound of Namgung Se-ga’s warriors chattering in the distance rang in my ears.

I didn’t really intend to listen, but my ears are so good that it just sunk in. But it’s not gossip.

“Really? Isn’t that a story that appears often in fairy tales? Like, someone who grew up drinking bear milk?”

“Ah. I remember that. Then whose milk did that person drink and grow up with?”

“Well. You said it was a bit of a scary forest, so should we go?”

“Lions don’t live in the forest, you idiot. Maybe a tiger wouldn’t live there.”

“okay?”

No. There are lions in the forest too. I saw it with my own two eyes.

And I lived and ate alone, you guys. If I could, I would tell you one by one.

But that’s not gossip, it’s just… the usual nonsense. Instead, I laughed out loud.

“Excuse me. Are you Prince Shivar?”

“?”

I must have finished my interpretation work, and as I was admiring the rain from afar, someone approached me.

When I turned my head, a person who seemed to be a servant was greeting me with a bow. It was a bit too polite.

‘I am not Confucius.’

Could it be because other people called him Confucius? I looked around.

Since everyone was focused on the rain, there were hardly any eyes looking this way. It seemed like the timing was right.

First, I have to answer. First, I have to clear up any misunderstandings.

“I’m not a Confucian scholar.”

“Ah. Excuse me.”

“First of all, I am Shivar, but… what is going on?”

“I don’t know either. Instead, he just politely told me to bring it to him.”

Oh, you’re a dragon. As soon as I heard that, I glanced at Dan Ye-rin.

Dan Ye-rin also made an expression that said, “It was meant to be,” but quickly regained her composure.

Then, the attendant looked at Dan Ye-rin next to him and opened his mouth with more courtesy than before.

“I was also ordered to bring the princess along.”

“You didn’t even ask me first, but you asked me first. May I ask what your intentions are?”

“I’m sorry, but I can’t. I’m only following orders.”

As Dan Ye-rin said, it would have been normal to ask her first. But she didn’t.

Dan Ye-rin, you’re just a useless person without me. That’s like saying it indirectly.

Of course, it would have been normal to be upset, but Dan Ye-rin suppressed it with superhuman patience. She then spoke in a gloomy voice.

“······Guide me.”

“yes.”

Dan Ye-rin and I followed the attendant. As we moved, we felt the eyes of those around us, but we ignored them.

Soon, the place the attendant guided us to was not the military base, but inside a building. It was the Namgung family’s building.

I thought that perhaps it was someone from the Namgung family and not Yiryong who invited me, but I soon realized that it wasn’t true.

“It’s been a while, Princess. How have you been?”

“······It’s been a while. General Yi-ryong.”

General Yilong stroking his beautifully groomed Guan Yu beard. He invited us.

It seems that he even prepared the refreshments himself, although he may have received permission from Namgung Se-ga. Of course, Dan Ye-rin did not touch them.

“Can I eat this?”

“Heh heh.”

Not me. Even if it were poisonous, I’m confident I could chew it up and eat it.

General Yi-ryong laughed as if he found it ridiculous when I showed my greed from the beginning. Then he even turned his gaze to Dan Ye-rin.

There was an unspoken pressure that made people wonder if they really trusted this kind of person and entered politics. Dan Ye-rin also seemed to have nothing to say and remained silent.

“So why did you call me? As you know, I am still a student. I have a duty to follow the professor’s call.”

“The one who was supposed to become the emperor is now following the professor of the academy… That doesn’t seem like a very good thing.”

“There are times when things must be done.”

“Me too, Princess. I am sure you know why I called you.”

“··· ···”

While I was eating the snack, there was a fierce war of nerves between the two. There was no trace of pretense or anything.

General Yiryong has already taken the Crown Prince’s side and will think that he has actually won. It is not strange for him to think that way.

“What did you say your name was?”

“Shivar.”

“Yes, Prince Shivar. May I ask you one thing?”

After the war of nerves, a question was thrown at me. On the surface, it sounded polite.

However, there is no sign of respect in his arrogant attitude of stroking his beard or his slouched posture.

Then he smiled gently and asked a question with a subtle sense of pressure.

“It looks like you still don’t know where you’re standing… Do you know what’s going on right now?”

“More or less.”

“It is the law that students should not interfere with state affairs.”

“I’m helping my friend.”

And your country is going to be screwed anyway. You’re going to be defeated by the rebels.

Plus, the prince coin will be delisted. I feel bad for everyone who is watching, going all-in without even knowing that.

“Friend… What a wonderful thing to say. And yet so empty at the same time.”

“··· ···”

“Then let me ask you one thing. What are you good at? I heard you fought a bloody battle with the King of Destruction… To be honest, I find it hard to believe. So…”

-Swoosh

I held out my fist before Yi-ryong could speak. Yi-ryong flinched at my action.

I guess he thought I was going to hit first. But that’s not what I wanted.

“Rock, paper, scissors.”

“what?”

“Rock, paper, scissors. Let’s play. Then you’ll understand?”

A sudden suggestion to play rock-paper-scissors. Not only Yi-ryong, but also Dan-ye-rin showed a bewildered reaction to the suggestion.

The expression on his face was like, “What on earth are you thinking?” But I made the suggestion because I had an idea too.

“Haha. You still think I’m joking. In this situation······”

“··· ···”

“······Are you serious?”

“Are you afraid you’ll lose?”

A provocation thrown at an appropriate time. The area under the dragon’s eyes twitched.

In the end, Yi-ryong reluctantly extended his hand. It was as if he was saying, “Let’s take a look.”

I nodded with satisfaction and started playing rock-paper-scissors.

“Rock, scissors, paper!”

I stick out my fist, and the dragon uses scissors. I win.

Dan Ye-rin, who saw this, made a face as if asking what on earth she was doing······

“······I made a mistake.”

“Do it again?”

It’s not a dragon. He nodded with a hardened expression.

Rock-paper-scissors started again like that. Yi-ryong rolled up his sleeves and took it seriously.

“Rock, scissors······”

“······”

“paper!”

Scissors started again.

I held out the scissors and the dragon······

“··· ···”

He held out a bundle.

His face hardened even more than before.