Loading...
It was early morning, before the sun had risen.
Monks and disciples holding lanterns in their hands were slowly walking down the mountain from the front gate of the Muren Monastery. They formed a long procession of lights stretching through the darkness, almost looking like a ceremonial ritual.
Overlooking them all, Se-Hoon quietly observed from the gate.
“All the people in the training quarters have been evacuated,” reported Tenzin, following the last few who walked out. “There’s no one left who might be in the way of the fight.”
“In the way? We’re the ones causing trouble,” Se-Hoon replied, looking over.
Despite having a wide, open plateau nearby, their group was insisting on fighting inside the temple grounds. From the monks’ perspective, it must’ve been an absolutely absurd request.
Thankfully, though, nothing serious has resulted due to Tenzin’s careful persuasion. If the real reason had been revealed, some stricter monks would most likely have stayed until the end.
“It’s not really your fault. If we trace the cause back far enough, it all stems from my own lack of virtue…”
Perhaps feeling conflicted over how it all began when he allowed Doppelganger into Muren Monastery once upon a time, Tenzin looked as though years had passed from how much deeper his wrinkles had gotten.
Seeing that, Se-Hoon opened his mouth to say something but subsequently closed it.
I’m not in a place to say anything.
Whether Tenzin had done it to protect the others in the temple or simply out of selfishness, either way, the only thing Tenzin could do now was to take full...
Unlock free chapters every day
Bookmark your novel and never lose track of your progress
Share your thoughts with your favorite translator in the comments.
