𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗥 𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗦, Go Won

𝟬𝟭𝟱. 𝗔 𝘄𝗲𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

"Did Uk not know how he lost his spirit plaque?" The leader asked.

"Maybe someone sold it after he dropped it, and that is how those men got hold of it. " Dang-gu said. "I heard there was such a place where they sold such plaques."

"Keep tracking his Spirit Plaque." The leader said.

"Yes." The three of them said.

"How...is Uk doing?" The leader asked.

"He's being reckless as always." Da-hye said. That's what Uk wanted the leader to know.

"He has yet to unfasten the binding bracelet." Yul said.

"You may go." The leader said.

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It was time for Da-hye's weekly walk. She liked to walk around the capital. Sang-ho was going with her. It was annoying to have someone go with her.

"Where do you want to go today?" Sang-ho asked.

"I want to go to Chwiseonru." Da-hye said. "I am hungry."

"All right." Sang-ho said. "Let us go."

"I like the weather today." Da-hye said. "It's nice."

"Yes." Sang-ho said. They kept walking in silence for some minutes.

"Sang-ho." Da-hye stopped walking. "Have you ever experienced love for someone?" Da-hye asked.

"Romantic love?" Sang-ho asked.  Da-hye nodded her head in response.

"I don't think so." Sang-ho said.

Da-hye put her hand on Sang-ho shoulder. "I feel sorry for you." Da-hye continued walking.

"What?" Sang-ho asked confused as he trailed behind her.

"Should I set you up with Ju-wol? Perhaps you prefer Cho Mi-hi." Da-hye smiled.

"That's not necessary." Sang-ho said. "I heard that all of Uk's energy seeped into his hand."

"Yes. He has to wear a binding bracelet, if not his hand will get out of control." Da-hye explained. "If he does show up to the duel, that's his only chance of winning. However, there is one flaw. It's his hand doing the movements for him not him doing them." Da-hye explained. "Uk's swordsmanship is terrible without his hand controlling him. And with his hand controlling him, his movements are sloppy."

"So, the chances of him winning are very low?" Sang-ho asked as they arrived at Chwiseonru.

"Indeed. The Crown Prince.....his swordsmanship is great." Da-hye got nervous thinking about him. "He is both more trained and skilled than Uk." Da-hye said just as the Crown Prince has spotted her.

"Park Da-hye." Da-hye heard the Crown Prince's voice. Of course, she had to bump into him just as she was talking about him.

"Look who is here." Sang-ho whispered to Da-hye. Da-hye turned to look at the Crown Prince.

"I didn't expect to see you today." The Crown Prince said. Sang-ho and Da-hye both bowed their head. It seemed like Da-hye did not want to speak to the Crown Prince. "What are you here for?" The Crown Prince asked trying to start a conversation.

"We are here to eat." Da-hye responded. "I have been craving something sweet."

"So have I." The Crown Prince said. "Would you like to join me?" The Crown Prince asked. Da-hye knew it would be disrespectful to say no and her reputation has already bad enough, but there was many reasons why she wanted to say no.