Chapter 123 – The Ancestral Home
As Lady Sama had predicted, there were no surprise attacks.
They arrived peacefully in Habeok, leisurely enjoying the scenery outside, playing simple games inside the carriage, searching for local delicacies, and flirting with each other secretly when Lady Sama and her mother weren’t looking.
…But even now, I can’t accept that I never won a single game.
Omok, Baduk, Janggi, Alkkagi, Cham Cham Cham, Muk-Jji-Ppa, 31 Game, Werewolf Game, and more.
I tried to use my previous life’s memories and information to gain the upper hand, even changing the names of some games, but it wasn’t easy.
“Oh, I remember someone saying that they could definitely win this game.”
“….”
“Hey, what are you staring at? Are you thinking of a move that can turn the tables? Is that it?”
“You…!”
“Come on, cheer up! If you win, I’ll serve you as my father for the day. How about that? I’ll even use honorifics and do some errands for you.”
“Ugh…!”
“Well, it might be too much for a mediocre player like you♡”
Lady Sama giggled happily, clearly trying to distract me.
Otherwise, there’s no way she could have beaten me even in a telepathic game.
Thud!
“Ugh!”
I was in the middle of a move when Lady Sama’s mother hit me with a pillow, but there was no change on the board.
No matter where I moved, my king was in danger.
“…I lost.”
In the end, I had to admit my defeat.
Lady Sama pouted and grumbled, even though she was still smiling happily.
“Huhu! Another victory for me…heehee! What, what? Why are you suddenly looking at me with such scary eyes?”
“Another round.”
“What…?”
“Let’s play again, this time without the chariots and horses, and let’s add the elephants.”
“Do you think that’s possible…oh, I see! I’ll take off the horses and play another round with the elephants! Let’s do it!”
Since the Salsoo attack, Lady Sama had been scared whenever I got serious.
Maybe she thought I was stronger than her.
From what I’ve seen so far, Lady Sama’s arrogant attitude is based on the assumption that she’s better than her opponent.
Thanks to her innate talent and effort, she was probably unbeatable among the posthumous indexes. However, I…
It’s a bit embarrassing to say it myself, but I’ve long surpassed the level of a talented posthumous index.
During the Yongbongji Society, I defeated Namgung Cheon, who was known as the strongest posthumous index in the faction. And now, I’m much stronger than I was back then.
As Lady Sama had predicted, there were no surprise attacks.
They arrived peacefully in Habeok, leisurely enjoying the scenery outside, playing simple games inside the carriage, searching for local delicacies, and flirting with each other secretly when Lady Sama and her mother weren’t looking.
…But even now, I can’t accept that I never won a single game.
Omok, Baduk, Janggi, Alkkagi, Cham Cham Cham, Muk-Jji-Ppa, 31 Game, Werewolf Game, and more.
I tried to use my previous life’s memories and information to gain the upper hand, even changing the names of some games, but it wasn’t easy.
“Oh, I remember someone saying that they could definitely win this game.”
“….”
“Hey, what are you staring at? Are you thinking of a move that can turn the tables? Is that it?”
“You…!”
“Come on, cheer up! If you win, I’ll serve you as my father for the day. How about that? I’ll even use honorifics and do some errands for you.”
“Ugh…!”
“Well, it might be too much for a mediocre player like you♡”
Lady Sama giggled happily, clearly trying to distract me.
Otherwise, there’s no way she could have beaten me even in a telepathic game.
Thud!
“Ugh!”
I was in the middle of a move when Lady Sama’s mother hit me with a pillow, but there was no change on the board.
No matter where I moved, my king was in danger.
“…I lost.”
In the end, I had to admit my defeat.
Lady Sama pouted and grumbled, even though she was still smiling happily.
“Huhu! Another victory for me…heehee! What, what? Why are you suddenly looking at me with such scary eyes?”
“Another round.”
“What…?”
“Let’s play again, this time without the chariots and horses, and let’s add the elephants.”
“Do you think that’s possible…oh, I see! I’ll take off the horses and play another round with the elephants! Let’s do it!”
Since the Salsoo attack, Lady Sama had been scared whenever I got serious.
Maybe she thought I was stronger than her.
From what I’ve seen so far, Lady Sama’s arrogant attitude is based on the assumption that she’s better than her opponent.
Thanks to her innate talent and effort, she was probably unbeatable among the posthumous indexes. However, I…
It’s a bit embarrassing to say it myself, but I’ve long surpassed the level of a talented posthumous index.
During the Yongbongji Society, I defeated Namgung Cheon, who was known as the strongest posthumous index in the faction. And now, I’m much stronger than I was back then.
But, I can’t maintain an oppressive attitude forever, especially when there are other masters who have accumulated more experience than me or who might have become stronger at my age.
Of course, it’s just a guess. There could be other reasons…but the important thing is that if I can lighten the mood a bit, I can feel a little better.
Hehehe…if we take off the chariots, horses, and elephants, all that’s left are the soldiers and horses. Even if Lady Sama is a genius, she can’t beat me with just that!
Did I accidentally laugh out loud? Throughout the game, I kept my shoulders up and spoke in a voice that sounded like the sound of my neck cracking.
“Wow…that’s vulgar.”
“What, what?!”
I tried to act tough, but it didn’t seem to work. Pangsoso sighed heavily.
Meanwhile, Hong Yeon-hwa, who had been lying on my lap reading a book, also sat up.
“Hmm. Even in my opinion, that’s a bit much. It’s almost like a threat.”
“Oh, come on! The point is to win! Winning is what matters!”
“But you’ve never won against Jin-ga before.”
“I’ll win next time!”
“Well…I don’t think you can win even if you take off the horses and add the elephants. Your skills are…well…let’s just say they’re at the level of a commoner.”
“Ugh!”
But still…but still…!
As I was trembling with humiliation, Hong Yeon-hwa and Pangsoso started poking and teasing me all over my body, laughing.
Sama-mang was watching from a distance, as usual, smiling at us.
I’ll get my revenge…I’ll definitely get my revenge tonight…!
I have to use one of the secret plays I’ve written down in my mental notebook…
Suddenly, Lady Sama, who had finished preparing the chessboard, tilted her head and asked.
“So? Are we going to play or not?”
“Let’s do it right away.”
Without hiding my irritation, I sat down in front of the board.
The game was intense, with both of us making bold moves and taking risks. Lady Sama was clearly more skilled than before, but I was determined to win this time.
As the game progressed, I felt my arousal building. Lady Sama’s intense focus and the way her tongue peeked out of her lips as she concentrated on her moves were incredibly sexy.
I couldn’t help but imagine what it would be like to have her under me, moaning and writhing as I thrust into her.
But I had to focus. I couldn’t let my desires distract me from the game.
Finally, after a grueling match, I emerged victorious.
“Yes! I won!”
Lady Sama pouted, but she couldn’t hide her admiration.
“You’re amazing, Jin-ga. How did you do that?”
“I just used a little strategy.”
I smirked, feeling a sense of satisfaction.
But my victory was short-lived. Lady Sama quickly challenged me to another game, determined to win back her title.
As we played, I couldn’t help but notice the way her nipples hardened under her clothes, and the way her breath quickened with each move.
I knew she was feeling the same arousal I was.
Finally, after another intense match, Lady Sama emerged victorious.
“Yes! I won!”
She jumped up and down, her breasts bouncing with each movement.
I couldn’t help but feel a sense of disappointment, but I also knew that this was just the beginning.
There would be many more games to come, and I was determined to win them all.
As we continued our journey to Habeok, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of excitement.
I didn’t know what the future held, but I knew that Lady Sama and I were in for a wild ride.
It’s vast. Unbelievably vast. It’s so big that one might think it’s not a small castle, but rather a castle without walls.
It’s only natural when you think about it. The Paeng family, who are known as the losers of the Ha-buk castle.
Considering the size of the Ha-buk castle, it must be at the level of a small kingdom’s king.
And Paeng So-so is the golden cage leaf of this huge household.
As soon as Paeng So-so got off the carriage and waved her hand, the fierce-looking gatekeepers all bowed their heads at once.
“Welcome, miss!”
“It’s been a while, Mr. Gun-pyeong. And everyone else too.”
This isn’t a scene from a mafia movie, what is this…
By the way, the momentum from the gatekeepers is quite strong.
At least first-class… no, the person who was just called Gun-pyeong by Paeng So-so is a master who is close to the peak.
Judging by the fact that he is much bigger than the other gatekeepers, he might be a martial arts expert.
Although he is not a direct descendant, the Paeng family’s martial arts are also quite strong.
While thinking about that, I got off with the others… but the gatekeepers’ gaze didn’t leave me.
What’s going on? Isn’t it a rule to stare blankly at pretty women in this situation? At least that’s how it’s been every time I’ve been walking around.
There’s Hong Yeon-hwa, of course, and also Sama Mang and Sama Yeoryeong, so why me?
The question didn’t last long.
“Excuse me, are you the lady of this house…?”
“Oh, my father must have already talked to you. I’m sorry….”
Although she said that, Paeng So-so, who was actually beaming with pride instead of blushing, came out and hugged Hong Yeon-hwa’s arm like she was linking arms.
“You’re probably right! The people behind me are guests.”
“Oh! That’s right! Welcome to Paeng House. The lord is waiting for you.”
Gun-pyeong stepped aside from the slowly opening door with a polite manner despite his fierce appearance.
Did I get nervous because I came home after a long time? Paeng So-so jumped ahead, bouncing around.
“It’s much bigger than the mansion on the island where I stayed briefly before. So there are so many things I want to show you….”
“Isn’t it better to greet first?”
“That’s right. We should greet my father first. You can take a look at Jin-gaga or Hong Unni, but we also have to deal with the business of the Witch of Noh-hon.”
Sama Yeoryeong, who was stiff and tense, and Sama Mang, who had a stern expression, suddenly nodded their heads in surprise when their name was called.
“If you don’t mind, thank you. There’s no good in delaying it.”
“It’s decided! The lord’s room is this way. You have to follow me closely because you might get lost in a blink of an eye.”
I followed Paeng So-so along the path, jokingly teasing her as we walked.
The structure itself isn’t too complicated, so we shouldn’t really get lost, but it’s incredibly vast. It might even be bigger than it looks from the outside.
Judging by the way the gatekeepers and warriors all greeted Paeng So-so with such enthusiasm, it seems like she’s quite beloved here.
Well, it’s not surprising. The direct descendants, indirect descendants, and warriors of the Paeng family all have different martial arts skills, but the Paeng family’s martial arts are renowned and respected.
In other words, they’re all muscle-bound brutes, with only slight differences in skill level.
And in the midst of all these warriors, there’s Paeng So-so, who must have been adored by everyone.
As we walked down the street, I suddenly noticed an old man with a somewhat suspicious expression on his face.
He was about seven feet tall, with white hair and a wrinkled face, and his muscles were so tight they looked like they might burst.
He looked a bit like Paeng O-jin, actually.
“Oh, who do we have here? Has So-so come home?”
“Grandfather!”
Paeng So-so ran over to the old man with a big smile and bowed her head.
“I’m here!”
“Ah, I see. Have you finally stopped running away?”
“Hahaha…”
Paeng So-so awkwardly laughed and nodded her head.
After exchanging pleasantries, the old man’s gaze turned to us.
“This is Jin Ga-ga, and this is Hong Unni. As you may have heard from my father, Jin Ga-ga is soon to be my husband, and Hong Unni will be his concubine.”
“Nice to meet you. I’m Jin So-chan…”
Just as he was about to introduce himself politely, the old man suddenly shouted.
“You’re the bastard who seduced our So-so!”
“Grandfather Il-jang?!”
His smile turned into a demonic expression, and in an instant, the old man approached me and swung a palm strike at my face.
I quickly raised my arms to block, barely managing to deflect the strike.
There was a loud thud, and the shock was so intense that even though I had used my martial arts to defend myself, I still felt it throughout my entire body.
Despite not using any weapons, the old man’s strength was incredibly threatening. I gritted my teeth and shouted.
“W-what are you doing all of a sudden?!”
“You dare to block me?!”
“If I hadn’t blocked it, my head would have been smashed in!”
“That’s what you get for seducing our So-so!”
The old man swung his other hand and aimed for my side.
I gasped and quickly moved my body backward. As I did, I was pushed back by the force of the strike, flying out of range.
“Don’t dodge it!”
“If I hadn’t dodged it, my rib would have been broken!”
“Even if it was an attack, you shouldn’t have dodged it!”
Feeling frustrated, I turned to Hong Yeon-hwa, who was giggling and pointing her finger at me.
-There was no intention to kill. He didn’t draw his sword, didn’t use his martial arts, didn’t aim for any vital points, and he even left room for you to stop him. Just think of it as a rude greeting.
-But his body is a weapon! And how is that a greeting?! It sounded more like he wanted to beat me up without killing me! Please save me!
-Do you really want the Lady to help you? If you do, you might end up being a coward hiding behind another wife.
-Oh…
That’s a problem.
The reason I came to the Paeng family this time was to get their official approval for my marriage to Paeng So-so.