Chapter: 172

Hou Sangwha was serious. It seemed like she was mindful of the fact that she was a girl. Yeowun couldn’t just answer simply, but he already had the answer since a long time ago.

“...If a talented individual wants to join me, then I have no reason not to accept. Gender or clan do not matter.”

Chun Yeowun had been discriminated and bullied for not coming from the six clans. He wanted to overthrow such things from the start.

“I see.”

Hou Sangwha then took about ten steps back and swung her wooden sword with a sword movement. Chun Yeowun, Wanghur, Bakgi, and Hu Bong all became intrigued. She was using the Seven Demon Sword.

‘She has learned the Seven Demon Sword!’

Only a short amount of time had passed, but she was using the skill flawlessly. Her movements were top-class.

After showing the first sword movement up to the fifth, she came up to Yeowun again and knelt down on one knee.

“I was touched by your sacrifice that you made for your servant. You said you will accept any individual no matter their gender or clan. If you accept me, I will prove that I am worthy.”

She spoke with confidence and strength. There was no reason to decline such an offer made from someone so confident and knew how to show their strength.

“My path will be treacherous and we might shed blood. Can you take that burden on yourself?”

“I wouldn’t say I wanted to join you if I wasn’t ready for that.”

Chun Yeowun then smiled and bowed.

“Thank you. Welcome to my team.”

Hou Sangwha then bowed and shouted, “I, the 222nd cadet, Hou Sangwha, will pledge allegiance to Prince Chun for life.”

So, Chun Yeowun had gained the first woman cadet on his team. And there was one who was overjoyed by this event. It was Ko Wanghur. He was so happy that he couldn’t hide his joy.

“Ohh... this is awkward.”

And there was one more cadet who left. He was scrawny and had crumpled hair, and he had been excited over Yeowun’s fight more than anyone else.

“Do you have something to say?” Yeowun asked him. The cadet then became hesitant, and knelt down on both knees.

“I... I want to be on your team, Prince.”

“...And why did you hesitate?”

The cadet then scratched his head and embarrassingly answered, “I have not learned the Seven Demon Sword yet... I wanted to... prove myself to you but I couldn’t find anything to show...”

He put down his head in embarrassment because he didn’t have anything to show when Hou Sangwha had just showed off her power.

‘She proved herself in such a cool way... will Prince Chun accept someone like me?’

He wasn’t a cadet from a clan that specialized in martial arts. His father was a mid-ranked warrior, and his family’s martial arts was only at the second level, which was weaker than most families. However, seeing Yeowun’s fights had given him hope to become stronger.

“Do you want to join me?”

“I am weak, but if you accept me, I will serve you wholeheartedly. A-and I will do my best not to become a nuisance!”

The cadet’s eyes were full of admiration, just like how Hu Bong looked at Chun Yeowun now. It almost made him laugh.

“Are you weak?” Yeowun asked back and the cadet became uneasy, thinking that Yeowun would refuse. Yeowun then smiled and bowed.

“You can always become strong. I am grateful that you want to join me nonetheless. Welcome.”