Childhood Friend of the Zenith – 314 (Part 1)



314 (Part 1)

”'<Chapter 315> The Dragon’s Secret. (5)

– It’s not Shincheol.

It’s a name I haven’t heard in a long time.

The name of the divine sword that resides within me Shin Noya.

The name of the Hwasanseong sword.

That.

“That….”

Why is this person in front of me uttering it?

Who is this human?

First of all he has blonde hair and golden eyes.

His appearance reminds me of the divine sword from my previous life.

With a translucent body there was an indescribable presence emanating from him.

Did he just say Shincheol?’

There’s no one in this era who can call Shin Noya by that name.

Perhaps Cheolyeong whom I met in Shaolin.

Or the figure I encountered in Namgung’s secret likely Namgungmyeong.

Excluding those who blocked the Blood Demon in that era and left their souls in this time.

That means.

‘This person….’

He doesn’t seem to be Namgungmyeong.

And he’s definitely not Cheolyeong.

The remaining candidates are.

‘Dokjeolcheon or if not him….’

The name that rises unbidden seems to carry a certain weight as I speak it aloud.

“…Yeonilcheong.

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Gwon Cheolgeum Wang Yeonilcheong.

One of the heroes who blocked the Blood Demon’s calamity.

He was one of the five central figures known as the world’s best at that time.

And.

A fellow reincarnator like me.

“…”

Is the person in front of me really Yeonilcheong?

As I mention Yeonilcheong the expression of the man standing before me shifts slightly.

Seeing that I ask again.

“Are you Gwon Cheolgeum Wang?”

In response to my question as if seeking confirmation the man answers.

– Yes. I am Yeonilcheong.

His assertion of being Yeonilcheong.

I had to hide my astonishment at those words.

His unmistakable blonde hair and golden eyes.

Even his steel-like physique which evokes admiration feels like the image passed down through records making it seem like he truly is Gwon Cheolgeum Wang.

But the question remains.

“Master Hwang Abulyeong said you would not remain on this land.”

At that time Cheolyeong had told Shin Noya that Yeonilcheong could not leave behind a soul like they did.

So is this person claiming to be Yeonilcheong really him?

Upon hearing my doubts the man shows a somewhat surprised expression.

– You met Cheolyeong did you?

“Yes.”

– You mean not Shincheol?

Of course we met together but I wasn’t sure if I should mention that.

I don’t know anything about the person in front of me.

As I say this the man looks at me with a piercing gaze.

Why does he have such eyes?

– …What year is it now?

“It has been several centuries since the Blood Demon disappeared.”

Several centuries is that so…

The man’s eyes momentarily become distant. What is he thinking?

I didn’t let my guard down.

‘Can I burn through with flames? What’s the escape route?’

Can I go back through the entrance I came in?

There’s a possibility it could be blocked.

What if I break through the wall with flames? I can’t be sure where underground that would lead so that’s difficult too.

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If a battle breaks out it would be a disadvantageous position due to the terrain.

As I ponder these things.

– Your gaze is good.

Out of the blue I hear a compliment from the man.

– You seem to be deep in thought; it’s not a bad habit. Assuming the worst in any situation is.

“…What do you mean?”

At my question the man looks at the entrance I came through.

– You are not Shincheol.

It’s the same words as before.

Yes I am not Shin Noya. Who doesn’t know that?

I found it strange why the man kept repeating that.

“Well that’s…”

– However you crossed that door and came here. You even stood before me. How could that be?

As the man speaks as if questioning me.

In that moment I frown.

What he means is.

If I’m not Shin Noya then I shouldn’t have been able to cross the door?

‘…What?’

Since the day I met Hwang Abulyeong has something been tied to Shin Noya?

It felt like I was searching for Shin Noya.

“…What do you mean by that?”

– Moreover you said you met Cheolyeong. What exactly are you?

The man’s words made me wonder.

The soul of Shin Noya resides within me.

If the situations I’ve felt until now were all set up for Shin Noya then the reason I could experience those things is because Shin Noya’s spirit is within me?

“Um that is….”

Just as I was about to explain the thought that had just come to mind.

The man speaks to me.

– I know you have the soul of Shincheol.

“…!”

He says he already knows.

“How do you know…?”

– I knew from the first time I saw you. That Shincheol resides within you.

As the man firmly states this I feel a sting within me.

It’s not quite pain.

It’s a vibrating writhing sensation.

‘This is.’

It’s different from the feeling I get when the beast usually whines about being hungry.

‘Noya?’

Could it be Noya’s movement?

I called out to Noya internally but at the same time the sting disappears.

I’ve slept a lot so I hope he wakes up now.

It would make it much easier to understand the story I’m hearing right now.

However Noya still remained unresponsive.

– That’s why I ask again. Who are you?

“If I have the Hwasanseong sword in my body what’s the problem with fulfilling what you mentioned?”

When I met Hwang Abulyeong.

When I heard Namgungmyeong’s voice.

Along with everything until now.

If this was all prepared solely for Shin Noya.

Then since I have Shin Noya’s soul in my body doesn’t that mean it can be activated?

How can he so firmly deny that?

At my question the man shakes his head.

– It’s not enough to just have a soul. The one I face must truly be Shincheol.

“What nonsense is that? How can the Hwasanseong sword come here?”

Shin Noya is already dead.

The man in front of me claiming to be Yeonilcheong is also dead.

Hwang Abulyeong the Raechunil sword and Dokjeolcheon.

Centuries have passed and after blocking the Blood Demon’s calamity.

Whether he died on the spot or met his end due to old age.

They are all dead by now.

Yet.

Everyone is searching for Shin Noya.

At that time Hwang Abulyeong had said.

When I realized I was not Shin Noya.

I fell into despair immediately.

As if all plans had gone awry.

‘What is this?’

What significance does Shin Noya hold for them?

Why is everyone searching for Shin Noya?

As if.

Shin Noya must return alive.

“Then your words imply that the Hwasanseong sword should have been reborn?”

Otherwise how would I fulfill the man’s words?

He should have come as Shincheol himself.

It’s an incomprehensible story. As I frown and question him.

– Yes.

The man answered that way.

“…What?”

It was I who should be surprised by his nonchalant words.

What did I just hear?

As I widened my eyes as if I had misheard.

The man continues to speak.

– Originally Shincheol should have been reborn and sought this place.

“What does that mean?”

– To twist the fate determined by the era. To unravel the karma and curses accumulated on this land. It was the path we chose.

– For that we remained on this land. Even if it meant leaving behind our souls.

If the man’s words are correct.

Then Shin Noya was originally supposed to be reborn on this land.

‘Twisting fate?’

Fate determined by the era. The karma and curses accumulated on the land.

Just hearing it makes me dizzy.

“What is fate that you have remained here until now?”

At my words the man’s gaze changes.

It seems to have gained intensity.

– Child of the future do you know the Blood Demon?

“…Yes.”

I know.

How could I not know? That damned creature has made my life a living hell.”’