Childhood Friend of the Zenith – 369 (Part 1)



369 (Part 1)

Moyong Tae the White Sky Sword Master.

In the past he was a figure who vied for the position of Sword King against the current Sword King Namgung Jin.

Of course he was not the only one competing for the title of Sword King.

But the fact that a martial artist named Moyong Tae was that remarkable is undeniable.

Now he is regarded as the weakest among the heads of the four great clans.

This is likely due to his involvement with Moyong Hee Ah and the fact that he is focusing more on the Trading Company than on the martial arts community.

He is more like a Clan Head than a martial artist closer to a father figure.

That is the Moyong Tae I know.

Up to this point everything is fine.

Even if the White Sky Sword Master is focusing on something other than the path of a martial artist.

What does that have to do with me?

The real issue is.

Why is this man here right now? That’s the question.

Kuuuk.

The pressure from the hand of the White Sky Sword Master gripping my shoulder is increasing.

“…”

When I glanced up the look in the White Sky Sword Master’s eyes was terrifying.

If he had truly reached the realm of the Heart Sword wouldn’t my neck have been severed right here?

‘This is troublesome….’

What should I call this situation? I ponder for a moment.

But the answer was already clear.

‘What situation? A fucked-up situation.’

Could there be a more straightforward answer than that?

“G-Great Master?”

Moyong Hee Ah who is in front of me with a shocked expression speaks while looking at the White Sky Sword Master.

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At that the White Sky Sword Master shifts his glare from me to Moyong Hee Ah.

The look in his eyes changes instantly.

As soon as he looked at Moyong Hee Ah the murderous gaze that seemed to have killed me several times in his mind transformed into a warm and gentle expression.

“How have you been?”

“Um… how did you get here…?”

“Are you hurt anywhere?”

Moyong Hee Ah is visibly flustered.

However the White Sky Sword Master is too busy checking on her well-being.

“Have you eaten? No knowing you you must have kept your meals as I told you not to skip them.”

“…”

Kuuuk.

Even in this moment the grip on my shoulder tightens further.

It’s starting to hurt.

Seeing the White Sky Sword Master like this Moyong Hee Ah asks.

“…Ah it’s still seven days until the meeting so why did you come now?”

“I wouldn’t know how my daughter is doing so how could a father not come?”

I felt a strange freshness in the White Sky Sword Master’s words.

A typical father would usually say something like that but considering the position he holds it would be difficult for him to say so.

As if realizing something from his words Moyong Hee Ah’s eyes widen in surprise.

“Then you didn’t come alone did you?”

“The Elders and the Sword Troops will be a bit late.”

That meant he had come alone. A Clan Head of a great clan had come without his escort and servants.

No wonder the Clan Head of a prestigious family looked so out of sorts.

‘Does this mean he threw away all pretense and came here?’

He was a remarkable person in many ways.

The one most shocked by this was undoubtedly Moyong Hee Ah as I could see her eyebrows furrowing.

“What were you thinking…! There are people watching and what about the clan’s reputation…!”

As Moyong Hee Ah spoke somewhat reproachfully the White Sky Sword Master replied with a strange expression.

“Reputation is not more important than a child.”

As he said this nonchalantly Moyong Hee Ah paused and closed her mouth.

Ah she’s weak against this kind of thing.

Seeing her like that the White Sky Sword Master chuckled.

“Moreover.”

He turned his gaze back to me and said.

“I wouldn’t know what kind of scoundrel has captured my precious daughter… so what does reputation matter?”

“…”

Sweat trickles down.

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This man has definitely caught on. He knows who I am.

Or is it more strange if he hasn’t figured it out?

The conversation we had just moments ago flashed through my mind.

– He has a fiancée but is seducing another woman.

– He is said to have broken off his engagement to meet his daughter.

– It turns out he has other women besides his daughter.

“…”

Hearing that I thought there was a crazy person out there.

And that person is me.

That’s me.

‘…So this is who I am.’

The menacing words of the White Sky Sword Master flashed through my mind.

He said he would crush my limbs.

I recalled how I had empathized with that sentiment wishing it would happen.

‘Hmm…’

Having thought that far I nodded and considered.

What a crazy bastard.

He has dug his own grave hasn’t he?

‘Could the memories coming to mind be a flashback?’

That could be possible.

Why would a flashback that didn’t come to me when I died in my past life suddenly appear now?

“So. Master I have yet to hear the answer to my question.”

“Uh….”

“May I ask your name Master?”

His eyes were already filled with certainty. Was he asking again to confirm his suspicion?

He is thorough in his personality.

What should I do? It seems I can’t get away without answering.

‘…Should I use the name Gu Jeol Yeop?’

The name that immediately came to mind was Gu Jeol Yeop.

It was a name I always used in situations like this. I had done the same with Namgung Bi Ah and Dang So Yeol.

It was a name that could be useful if needed.

‘But I don’t think he would believe it.’

The name Gu Jeol Yeop was starting to become somewhat known.

It had become quite difficult to use.

In the end it seems I have no choice but to reveal my name.

“…I am.”

I thought about what would happen if I revealed my name and he really drew his sword.

The killing intent pricking my back was no lie.

This was not a matter of winning or losing. The problem was that the White Sky Sword Master who is Moyong Hee Ah’s father was pointing his sword at me.

I didn’t want to fight if possible.

I stifled a sigh that was about to escape and swallowed once before opening my mouth.

“I greet the Clan Head of the Moyong Clan… I am Gu Ka’s….”

“Dad.”

Just as I was about to say my name Moyong Hee Ah rushed over and wrapped her arms around the White Sky Sword Master’s arm.

Wait… why did the title change like that? Dad?

“P-Please don’t do this here… Let’s find a place to rest first. You must be very tired right?”

“Daughter I’m sorry but I still have things to discuss with this scoundrel….”

The tip of the White Sky Sword Master’s finger points toward me. I clearly heard him change from calling me Master to scoundrel.

This is definitely a dangerous situation…

“Eek!”

…Huh?

The piercing sound of a whine made my eyes widen in shock.

Did I mishear? It definitely sounded like it came from Moyong Hee Ah.

As if the voice she just uttered was not a lie Moyong Hee Ah continued to speak.

“Ugh… Dad… Hee Ah wants something to eat…! Can’t we just go for now?”

Pfft.

I saw water spewing from the mouth of the onlooker Paeng Ah Hee who seemed intrigued by the scene.

Was the chill that rose on my arms and neck goosebumps? It was definitely goosebumps.

What was that sultry voice?

‘…’

I was at a loss for thoughts.

I was surprised that ‘that’ Moyong Hee Ah had such a voice.

But I couldn’t understand why her tone was like that.

Could it be that I was still seeing a flashback? Or had I crossed over into hallucination?

If not I was in a state that was incomprehensible.

As Moyong Hee Ah twisted her body and spoke.

The atmosphere suddenly turned cold.

It was astonishing how a mood that felt like it could explode at any moment could suddenly chill like this.

I glanced at Moyong Hee Ah and her ears were bright red.

She seemed quite embarrassed by what she had just said.

‘Of course. If I had said that to my father I would have bitten my tongue and died on the spot.’

And then.