Childhood Friend of the Zenith – 477 (Part 1)



477 (Part 1)

”’Chapter 478 – The Decayed.

Flare.

The blue flame clinging to the pillar fragment looks quite vigorous.

It appears so strong that it even seems flamboyant in its ignorance.

“…”

Grumble.

In the midst of it the gaze of the rival (who used to be) is piercing.

The eyes filled with betrayal were somewhat painful.

‘… Isn’t life all about helping each other….’

I had to make an effort to ignore that gaze.

Ah come to think of it is it even appropriate to use the word “life” now?

Neither of us were human after all.

Heh heh.

‘… Damn it.’

I tried to make a trivial joke in my mind but it didn’t lift my spirits.

– Hoo-in.

Dang Je-mun calls me.

The coldness subtly woven into the voice pierced deep into my chest.

“This is…. How did it come to this…. Haha.”

I tried to brush it off with an awkward expression but pressed my lips together and spoke again.

“… I’m sorry.”

As I offered my apology Dang Je-mun slightly nodded.

Then glancing at the fallen pillar.

– Indeed no matter how you look at it Shin Cheol and you resemble each other a lot…. It would have been fine if it weren’t for this part.

“No that’s a bit….”

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[What do you mean I resemble this inadequate fool!]

I frowned at the sudden interruption and outburst from No-ya.

This old man?

“Why is No-ya speaking for me?”

[Then I should. Do you think it’s appropriate for you to say anything?]

“Of course I should. What makes No-ya so special….”

To be honest Shin No-ya was indeed impressive.

The figure known as the Mount Hua Sword Saint was regarded as the most respected figure of the Mount Hua Sect.

Moreover he was treated as a hero who saved the Central Plains.

He was certainly on a different level compared to a traitor like me.

‘I don’t want to be compared to a clueless human like this.’

Aside from the martial artist known as the Mount Hua Sword Saint being compared to the human Shin Cheol was unacceptable.

Hearing my thoughts Shin No-ya chuckled.

[Heh heh. This little brat.]

“… What?”

He was provoking me with personal attacks.

What was even more infuriating was that I didn’t have much to say in response.

“… I’ve grown you know?”

I gritted my teeth and spat it out.

In reality my body had changed and I had grown about half a hand’s breadth taller.

Ah of course.

[So are you taller than me?]

“…”

The problem was that I was shorter than this old man.

‘If you’re going to make me grow at least make me taller.’

I had grown taller than in my previous life but I was still far from being comparable to the large figures around me.

Even now I was shorter than Woo-hyuk and Young-pung.

At the very least this stubborn old man should have been shorter than me.

Why was this man’s height so great? Nothing ever goes my way.

“Are you making personal attacks in a cowardly manner?”

[I tried being cowardly. What can you do about it?]

I sighed deeply feeling the audacity.

“… Well I suppose I have no way to counter that.”

[Hmph…. Finally.]

“I should understand the temper of an old man who has never held a woman’s hand.”

[…!]

Boom-!

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The words I spat out caused a loud rumble within me.

[Heh heh… This brat….]

“You started it No-ya.”

As we were growling at each other grinding our teeth.

– That’s enough.

At the cold voice that pierced my ears No-ya and I simultaneously shut our mouths.

-… Hah.

The sigh sounded unusual.

– You two are really the same….

[No we’re not the same….]

– Be quiet. Shin Cheol.

[…]

As Dang Je-mun spoke another word No-ya shrank back.

It was quite satisfying.

‘From the looks of it she seems to know everything?’

[… What do you mean?]

‘That Dang Je-mun is not a man.’

[Why is the title like that? What do you mean by “woman”?]

Seeing that he didn’t deny anything else it seemed he had indeed confirmed that Dang Je-mun was a woman.

What could they have talked about?

I was curious about what kind of conversation they had that made No-ya so pathetic but.

First I had to focus on something else.

– Hoo-in.

“Yes senior.”

When I responded to Dang Je-mun’s call she was already by my side.

As she approached she looked at the pile of poison sky stones on the monument and spoke to me.

– As I mentioned earlier it’s fine to take the poison sky stones.

“… Thank you.”

Even without saying that I was planning to take them.

I had worked hard to obtain this so of course I should take it.

If she had told me not to take it I would have burned everything down without hesitation.

As soon as Dang Je-mun gave her permission I reached out to grab the poison sky stones.

Suddenly I realized there was something I hadn’t asked.

“Um senior.”

– Yes.

“Can I take this as well?”

At my words Dang Je-mun tilted her head.

What I was pointing to was the white horse stone next to the poison sky stones.

– This one?

Dang Je-mun tilted her head in confusion.

I think this was something she had killed a white-grade demonic beast to show off to Shin No-ya.

Since I had originally come to get this I casually asked.

‘Does No-ya know?’

[What are you talking about?]

‘This is something I prepared to show No-ya.’

[… I’ve already heard.]

The voice that spoke with pity sounded unusual.

Did he really get beaten up?

Unlike before I couldn’t see No-ya’s face so I had no way of knowing.

I could only fervently wish that his eyes were swollen purple.

– Hoo-in do you need this?

“Yes…. It would be nice to have.”

It would be extremely nice.

Aside from the fact that the poison sky stones were piled up like that the white horse stone also contained considerable energy.

It was probably more than a single poison sky stone.

‘If I’m going to take it I’ll take everything.’

If I’m going to be greedy I might as well go all out.

Was that shameless thought the problem?

Heh heh.

Suddenly Dang Je-mun started to laugh while covering her mouth.

“… Senior?”

I looked at her with slightly anxious eyes. I knew I was crossing a line.

Fortunately she didn’t seem to be in a bad mood as she spoke to me without wiping the smile off her face.

– Shin Cheol said so.

“No-ya?”

– He said you would definitely try to take everything. He was right.

“…”

At Dang Je-mun’s words my brows instinctively furrowed.

What on earth did this man say?

Rather than helping it seemed he had set me up in advance. I clicked my tongue inwardly as I confirmed that.

‘I guess I have to give up.’

Let’s pass on the white horse stone for now.

Ah of course I plan to come back for it later.

I can’t just leave this behind.

As I thought that and licked my lips in regret.

– If you’re going to take it it’s fine to take it.

“Really?”

I widened my eyes at Dang Je-mun’s words. Is she really allowing me to take this?

– Yes. If you want more.

As she spoke Dang Je-mun’s gaze swept over the walls and around the pillars.

– You can also take this night shadow wine.

“…”

Oh dear.

It seemed she had noticed that I was secretly coveting the night shadow wine.

This was quite embarrassing.

“… Ahem.”

As I cleared my throat to erase my awkwardness.

– Instead.”’