Volume 2 Chapter 20 – Talented Women

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Translated by Rain

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The three young girls were trembling like aspen leaves.

It was not because they were standing naked in the middle of winter.

It was because of the single woman standing in front of them.

The woman’s gorgeous attire, sparkling ornaments, and frighteningly beautiful face.

The moment they first saw her, all three of them let out exclamations without realizing it.

But now, they felt that all of that was merely a disguise hiding this woman’s true form.

“I will ask you one last time.”

A brilliance was flowing out from the woman’s golden eyes.

Her vertically slit pupils seemed to pierce through them.

“What can you do for the Eldest Young Master?”

The three young girls answered in a unified voice without a single moment of hesitation.

“We will simply dedicate everything and follow him.”

A satisfied smile was hung on the corner of Jeong-ah’s mouth.

She saw all the reactions transmitted from the girls’ bodies and felt their hearts.

Their words were a sincerity without a single shred of falsehood.

“Put on your uniforms. And pack your bags.”

The moment her words fell, the girls trembled, yet they could not hide their joy.

“You will now go to Pavilion of Perfect Enlightenment with me.”

What appeared on the corners of their mouths was clearly a smile of delight.

They had been permitted to serve the master.

* * *

“The triplets. They are my greatest masterpiece .”

Those were the words of the Head of the Administration Department, who was waiting outside for Jeong-ah.

“Excellent.”

Jeong-ah did not hide her admiration.

“You said it was a special class.”

“Indeed. Outwardly, the special class is known as a place that provides special education to troublemakers who have outstanding abilities but possess serious flaws, however…”

In reality, it was a place where the Head of the Administration Department targeted children he had selected and chose, ‘creating’ them into those who would dedicate everything to his lord, Yeon So-hyeon.

“Do all of the triplets use martial arts?”

“Not at a high level. With the resources I could employ, that was the limit.”

He smacked his lips in regret.

“However, I can definitely guarantee the children’s talent, so do not worry.”

At his words, Jeong-ah shook her head.

If it were not for the Luoyang Sword Family, if it were not for the mad loyalty and obsession of the Head of the Administration Department, where on earth in the land of the Central Plains could one think of employing such talents as mere maids?

“Fortunately, thanks to you, Elder, we will not need to worry about replenishing personnel in Pavilion of Perfect Enlightenment in the future.”

He burst into a hearty laugh.

“At the end of that long wait, I too can finally do something properly for my lord!”

* * *

The girls, dressed in the Pavilion of Perfect Enlightenment maid uniforms they had been issued, possessed a beauty so fine that words of admiration naturally escaped.

Without exception, a short sword was hung at the back of their waists.

Bright smiles were hung on the identical faces of the triplets.

“Finally…”

It was not only the Head of the Administration Department, who had raised them with all his might , who had waited for a long time for the day to serve the master.

“We are ready to act for the master.”

“What kind of work will we be assigned for our first mission?”

“Tracking, assassination, sabotage, spreading fear”we do not fear any field.”

“Intelligence work is also good. Investigation, analysis, prediction, counterintelligence “we are confident in any field.”

“I am also looking forward to the daily maid duties. We must show the dignity of Pavilion of Perfect Enlightenment to the distinguished guests.”

A strong confidence flowed from their faces.

They were those who had survived through all those training sessions and education that had continued even in their dreams.

Now they had met the time to go out into the wide world.

“There is nothing to fear.”

“Because we are the best.”

“Ohohoho.”

At that moment, a voice was heard from beyond the door.

“Are you chatting after completing all your preparations?”

Just hearing Jeong-ah’s voice made the napes of their necks stand on end.

They completed their preparations in an instant and lined up in perfect order in front of the door.

“Head Maid. Preparations are complete!”

The door opened and Jeong-ah revealed herself.

Her cold gaze directed toward each one of them.

At that gaze, cold sweat ran down the backs of the triplets.

Confirming them, Jeong-ah nodded her head.

“Let us depart.”

* * *

With the gorgeously dressed and radiantly beautiful Jeong-ah leading the way, the sight of the beautiful maids following behind her drew gazes and exclamations wherever their feet touched.

“Oh, they are such pretty ladies.”

“I wonder where they belong, I’m so envious.”

The triplets’ noses grew higher and higher.

‘Fuhu, very good. Continue praising the beauty of our Pavilion of Perfect Enlightenment maids like that.’

‘Ah, so this is the pleasure of receiving attention. I’m happy.’

‘It is a perfect first appearance. Come, look up to us some more.’

Jeong-ah smiled bitterly at the feelings of the triplets felt from behind.

They were lively children.

Although they were broken.

Walking and walking for a long time, before long, Jeong-ah’s footsteps came to a halt.

“Now, this is the main gate of Pavilion of Perfect Enlightenment.”

The complexions of the triplets turned pale.

This was because the main gate of Pavilion of Perfect Enlightenment was guarded by those dressed in guard uniforms, and one of them was emitting an immense momentum.

‘H-he is an incredible expert!’

‘As expected of the heart of the Sword Family!’

‘We are heading to the center of power!’

The one sitting leaning against the wall with his head lowered, leaking a momentum like a ferocious deity , was none other than the gatekeeper, the Life-Snatching Ghost Sword .

His atmosphere was so serious that even his colleagues were keeping a distance.

At his appearance, Jeong-ah intuitively felt that her master had stimulated him in some way.

“These are the new maids of Pavilion of Perfect Enlightenment. Please look after these children well in the future too.”

Jeong-ah finished the passage procedure and pushed the completely frozen triplets inside the main gate.

“Come, gather your wits. Inside here, you must absolutely never stray from the forest path.”

Just as she was about to move her steps leading the maids who were looking around frantically, a voice was heard from behind Jeong-ah.

“Exclusive maid, no. I should call you the Head Maid now.”

It was the Life-Snatching Ghost Sword.

“Do you have a moment?”

Jeong-ah nodded and had the maids wait.

When they moved their spots a bit further inside, he spoke first.

“The Eldest Young Master, what kind of person is he on earth?”

Jeong-ah smiled.

It seemed her guess was correct.

“To me, he is the best master.”

At his question, he scratched his head roughly.

“You know that is not the kind of question I meant, do you not?”

Jeong-ah covered her mouth and laughed.

“You may be confused. For I was like that too.”

“This is not being confused, but…”

She cut off his words.

“There is only one thing I can tell you.”

Her serious gaze directed toward the Life-Snatching Ghost Sword.

“Try to look at him while throwing away all the bad prejudices you have against him.”

“……”

Toward him who was lost in thought on the spot, she continued speaking.

“And today, a guest will arrive.”

* * *

As their footsteps headed further inside, the weather changed to become warmer.

At the beautiful scenery that began to reveal itself along with it, the expressions of the triplets changed colorfully.

Jeong-ah’s footsteps stopped in front of a building.

“Now, this is the place Master currently uses as his quarters and office. Everyone, tidy up your posture once more.”

Obvious tension flowed on the identical faces of the triplets.

‘W-we finally get to meet the master!’

‘A good first impression! A good first impression!’

‘Surely we won’t be kicked out after coming all this way…?’

Jeong-ah confirmed that their preparation was finished and spoke toward the inside.

“Master. It is Jeong-ah. I have brought the new children.”

A voice was heard quietly from inside.

“Come in.”

* * *

The triplets were kneeling in front of Yeon So-hyeon, who was leaning back in his chair.

With their gazes directed toward the ground, they were barely suppressing the trembling of their bodies.

‘T-this person is the master!’

‘What an immense majesty!’

‘Ah, Master. Please accept us!’

Meanwhile, Yeon So-hyeon was not leaking any momentum or majesty.

Rather, he could not hide the absurdity that appeared on his face.

As he looked at the letter from the Head of the Administration Department and the report containing information about the triplets, he let out a hollow laugh.

‘Head of the Administration Department…’

He looked at Jeong-ah.

His gaze was asking what on earth she had done with the Head of the Administration Department when he had told her to bring someone to cook and do chores.

Jeong-ah opened her eyes wide at his gaze and asked.

“Master. Do you not like these children?”

At those words, the girls lying prostrate trembled even more greatly, which came into Yeon So-hyeon’s sight.

It was terribly pitiful.

Yeon So-hyeon sighed.

Since Jeong-ah, who possessed the Dragon Eyes, could not possibly fail to read his gaze, this was her own way of expressing her intention.

“Very well. I will accept these children.”

“Your grace is immeasurable!”

Yeon So-hyeon waved his hand.

“These children… in the future, I will call them ‘the Twins’. Regarding the Twins, I will delegate full authority to the Head Maid.”

“I will obey your command.”

Jeong-ah, who bowed deeply to Yeon So-hyeon, spoke to the Triplets.

“Come, follow me. I will hand down your first mission to you.”

At the mention of the first mission, the girls followed behind Jeong-ah with solemn expressions.

Yeon So-hyeon sighed and shook his head at Jeong-ah’s playfulness, which was blatantly revealed in the words ‘first mission’.

‘Well, at any rate, it’s a good thing…’

His gaze turned once again toward the report containing the information on the triplets.

A bitter smile was hung on his face.

‘Those children were the ones raised by the Head of the Administration Department.’

He buried his body deep in the chair.

‘…I see. That was how it turned out.’

His gaze directed toward a distant place.

* * *

“I-isn’t this a bit strange?”

One of the triplets was casting a net in the pond.

“Kyaak!”

Mud got all over her body, and a fish caught in the net splashed up, drenching her with water.

“Why are we doing this kind of work…?”

Another one was digging up crops in the field holding a hand plow.

Due to the mild weather of Pavilion of Perfect Enlightenment, weeds had grown with a terrifying vigor.

“Why are there no other kitchen maids or servants in this Pavilion of Perfect Enlightenment?!”

The other one was diligently fanning the furnace.

“Cough, cough.”

The stinging smoke made her eyes smart.

‘I-it’s only because of the smoke that tears are coming out…’

Jeong-ah, who walked around and checked their appearances from afar, chuckled.

Everyone was grumbling complaints endlessly and their lips pouted, yet not a single one of them slacked off.

Far from slacking off, they were doing their best while sweating profusely.

‘Everyone, endure and wait just a little longer.’

As her master moved more and more, the personnel of Pavilion of Perfect Enlightenment would increase rapidly.

When that time came, they would take on their true missions as senior maids and fulfill their roles.

* * *

“Do you know the reason why the Second and Third Young Masters have not moved in earnest despite being enraged at you?”

Jeong-ah nodded.

“They are afraid that rumors might spread, aren’t they?”

The rumor that the maid they were targeting had gone to the Swordless could greatly damage their face.

The Head of the Administration Department requested of her in a serious voice.

“There is a saying that you can block water paths but you cannot block people’s mouths. Eventually, rumors will begin to spread and they will have no choice but to take action against you.”

Jeong-ah had to finish all the preparations she could make until then.

* * *

Around the time when the sun was gradually setting.

“Head Maid!”

The Life-Snatching Ghost Sword revealed himself, performing a body-lightening technique as fast as a ray of light.

“What is the matter?”

She asked.

She felt surprise, urgency, and confusion from him.

“An old man is at the main gate right now.”

“The person I spoke of?”

He nodded in a hurry.

“Yes! That very Medicine King has come!”

The time for the Eldest Young Master Yeon So-hyeon, not the Dark Venerable, to begin his steps in earnest was gradually approaching.