The Savage King (Min Yoon-gi) Completed

11. His pupil

Yoon-gi opens a bedroom window. A young man is passing in the courtyard. He is a servant in Blue Stork Inn.

"Jimin, bring me something to eat," orders Yoon-gi.

"Yes, general."

Park Jimin, the servant has gone to the kitchen to get his breakfast. He enters Yoon-gi's bedroom few minutes later.

"We got tasty dumplings, general. Some kimbap."

Jimin serves the food on the table.

Yoon-gi is bored to death. He is supposed to be injured. He couldn't practice martial arts. Doing calligraphy is boring after few hours.

Jimin stares the paper with awe.

Yoon-gi asks, "You could read it?"

"No. I couldn't read or write."

"You want to learn?"

Jimin stares him with widened eyes.

"Really?"

"Sure. I could teach you."

Jimin bows deeply to Yoon-gi.

He says, "General, please teach me."

"I will teach you how to fight too."

"General, thank you. Thank you."

Jimin gives him a good hug. Yoon-gi caresses his head. It's rare for someone to like him. People usually despise him.

Someone outside is calling for Jimin. The servant quickly leaves.

Yoon-gi says, "Come here during your spare times."

"Yes, general. Thanks a lot."

Yoon-gi nods his head. This guy is a cheerful fellow. He is quite smart for an ex street rat.

I need my eyes and ears in here. No one would suspect a servant. It's mutual symbiosis.

Yoon-gi yawns. His troops would have walked few miles from the capital.

Suddenly someone barges into the room.

Tae yells worriedly, "Hyung! You got hurt?"

He strides into the bedroom.

Yoon-gi only says, "Yeah, I broke my leg."

"I'll call the best palace doctor now."

"No need. Only time shall heal a broken leg."

"Oh, Hyung..."

Tae sits on a chair next to him. He looks very worried for him.

Yoon-gi rubs his head.

He scolds, "You shouldn't come here."

"You got injured. I have to visit you."

"Where's Nam Joon?"

"Outside. I couldn't shake him off that easily."

"He guards your life. Don't go anywhere without the palace guards."