Chaotic Nights

Chaotic Nights — Chapter 139. No Bounds

Translator: Atlas

Weekly Chapter 4/4

The sun’s rays illuminated the faces of the warriors who formed a line. Jihak had left the private house with the warriors before dawn.

In the silent forest only their footsteps could be heard in the grass. The air was cold. His rigid face did not look as if it would relax.

The hawk did not return all night.

“I don’t think he’s lost.”

Jihak’s eyes, staring straight ahead, turned dark at Yuljae’s words.

“That means something unforeseen happened.”

“Falcons can have accidents…”

“Never mind.”

After he interrupted Yuljae’s words, Jihak moved the reins so that the horse increased speed. The other horses also increased their speed. The sound of horses’ hooves reverberated through the mountains.

He was not concerned about the hawk. Even if there was a bloody storm in Harye, he would not retreat. His sole concern rested on Eunha’s safety.

But a bad premonition arose within him. Suddenly, an arrow passed close to his eye, but hit the ground. It was because he had been distracted.

“The enemy!”

“Protect our Lord!”

The enemies began to attack.

Jihak notched an arrow on his bow while remaining mounted on his horse. When he took aim at those hiding in the trees, his vision went black. A strong tinnitus affected his hearing.

Darkness appeared at an unexpected moment. A cold smile appeared on his face. The grim reaper was always around to take his life.

But he did not expect to die today.

Soon his vision became clear. The arrow pierced the enemy’s heart.

***

“The Great Prince has passed the street of the six Ministries!”

The Royal Palace officials caused a great commotion.

The Great Prince.

When Jihak became Prince Deposed, he had said he would never return. But no one believed his intentions were pure.

It was clear that he had a plan. They suspected that this mysterious man would not give up his position as Crown Prince so meekly.

That is why they often sent people to Harye to observe Jihak’s movements. But no one returned unharmed. They returned only their corpses, body parts or unable to act like normal human beings. Jihak’s madness knew no bounds.

“Where is the Great Prince?”

“He is about to pass through the Gwanghwamun Gate.”

The Queen Mother went out with the court ladies.

There were already officials in place waiting for the Prince. The Queen Mother was excited because she was hopeful that he had not lost his sight.

But some had frightened faces. The Queen Mother laughed.

“Court ladies, look at those blue faces. I think I can sleep well today.”

“Looks like he wanted to cause this commotion.”

The Queen Mother realized that Kim had fulfilled his duties.

“I have to give a big reward to Kim, who went to Harye.”

The Queen Mother, who looked around excitedly, smiled when Seohwi appeared.

Despite their differences, Seohwi held great respect for his older brother.

Jihak had said that he would become a wise Prince, but the Queen Mother couldn’t believe it. She believed he was inferior to his older brother. There were still many people in the Royal Palace who did not recognize Seohwi as the true Crown Prince.

“Great Prince!”

Someone forgot the etiquette.

Seo Jihak, who was dressed in a red robe, caused a commotion.

Before he crossed the gate, he put down the sword he held in his hand.

His eyes went to Gyeongbokgung. It was the place where the King was located.

The King, who wanted to kill those who knelt before the Great Prince, clenched his fists when he saw Jihak approaching him. Jihak pressed forward without a moment’s hesitation.