Chapter: 157

Ja Wumin smiled bitterly as he spoke. The reason he said this was because Yeowun’s group had taken a steep drop after Yeowun was taken to the cave. They were no longer a group, but rather, regular cadets.

“Maybe we’re lucky. We lost those who were going to lose anyway,” Ohjong said with an annoyed expression. The other cadets also became angry. A total of six cadets had gathered here.

“We just have different paths.”

Ko Wanghur shook his head.

“I don’t think their way of doing things will make other groups welcome them.”

Hu Bong mumbled in disappointment. On the day of Yeowun’s arrest, two of their team members left them. They were Wungchun and Ho Daming. They had been very anxious ever since they heard that Yeowun had destroyed Chun Jongsum’s internal energy. As soon as Yeowun’s punishment was decided, they left right away.

‘I’m sorry. I want to stay together, but I don’t see a future in this.’

Maybe this was the right tactic to safely pass the third test. But they didn’t only join Yeowun’s group for the test and the members became angry. Although two members had left, six cadets were still here. It was due to the 18th cadet, Bakgi. Hu Bong got up and said, “Oh well. Let’s not be too pessimistic. We lost two baddies, but we have Bakgi here with us. He’ll do quadruple the amount they ever could’ve done.”

“Don’t flatter me too much.”

Bakgi smiled. Ko Wanghur smiled also.

“No, we would have been in grave danger if it wasn’t for you.”

Ko Wanghur had a reason for this. It was because of the yellow tag that Bakgi had on his right chest. He had taken this tag three days ago by defeating an instructor.

“Yeah. If it wasn’t for him, we would have all been scattered. We are really grateful.”

Ohjong also nodded. If it wasn’t for Bakgi, Yeowun’s team members would have had to scatter and wait for Yeowun to come back. When the punishment was decided, Bakgi came over to them and offered to take the lead.

‘I owe a lot to the 7th cadet. I want to help him.’

Bakgi thought Yeowun had taken the punishment that should have been for him. If Yeowun did not tell him about the poison, he might have died. After thinking through the night, Bakgi made a serious decision.

‘I almost died. It will not be enough even if I pay it back for my entire life.’

Thus, Bakgi decided to follow Chun Yeowun. He wanted to tell Yeowun himself of his decision, but Yeowun was locked away.

“I’m not sure if he’ll want me in his group.”

“If Master didn’t like you, he would not have helped you.”

“Maybe.”

Ko Wanghur and the other cadets welcomed him after hearing what had happened. And with a powerful warrior like Bakgi joining them, they were going to become stronger. So Bakgi first took the yellow tag just in case. It was to prepare for Yeowun return who had to stay in prison for five days. Bakgi’s actions proved to be correct.

“Well, we welcome you to our group anyway. Don’t worry.”

“Yeah, we do!”

“Master will welcome you too. I’m sure of it.”

Bakgi smiled. And as the day came to an end, the five cadets who trained Seven Dragon Sword went to the cafeteria to eat dinner.

“Are you skipping dinner?”

“I only eat dinners usually, but I ate lunch with you guys today too.”

Bakgi usually skipped lunch to train in the private training room. But after joining the team and training with them, his solo training time was reduced.

“Hmm. Then I should skip dinner too.”