Childhood Friend of the Zenith – 519 (Part 2)



519 (Part 2)

”’What if he tried to fix it through the shaman’s ghost?

‘Could it be that the sword he speaks of is…’

Is he suggesting he would teach the swordsmanship of the Namgung Clan?

That would mean the ghost knows about the forgotten sword of the Namgung Clan.

While all these thoughts were swirling in my mind.

“It seems you know something as well Mister. Is this the story of that person contained within you?”

“…”

I heard the ghost’s words.

The ghost must have guessed that I like him was harboring something within me.

I grasped that and asked the ghost again.

“… Does your statement mean that as I suspected you intend to teach the sword of the Namgung Clan?”

“That’s right.”

“Ha….”

I let out a sigh while nodding at the ghost.

“How on earth do you know that?”

“Um? Is it so strange to know? I am after all a person of the Namgung Clan.”

“No that’s not the issue.”

The swordsmanship has already disappeared and devolved.

Without the help of the new Noya I wouldn’t have been able to inform the Sword King.

How does Namgung-hyung know about it?

The answer to that was.

“What’s the problem? I have a madman who is trying to tell me this one way or another.”

Saying that the ghost took something out from his bosom.

It was the brainwave. I narrowed my eyes at the sight.

‘Did he take it out from a drawer?’

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Without permission while I was gone?

This felt like crossing a line and just as I was about to say something.

The ghost continued speaking casually.

“I’m sorry for taking this without permission. If it were up to me I would have liked to keep it as it is. But this person had to make quite a fuss….”

Seeing the ghost apologize as if genuinely sorry I decided to let it go for now.

Because I understood what kind of fuss Namgung-myeong was making.

“…”

“I didn’t learn swordsmanship because I wanted to. I learned it because I had to.”

I could vaguely understand the situation.

I didn’t know why the ghost learned the sword separately according to Namgung-myeong’s will while establishing the shaman’s territory.

‘Even so.’

That wasn’t the entirety of the reason.

“Why do you have to go all the way to the North Sea to learn it?”

Making me go all the way to the distant North Sea to learn the sword of the Namgung Clan.

The reason for that still hadn’t been explained.

“I don’t have to tell Mister that do I?”

“… What did you say?”

I couldn’t help but feel irritated at the ghost’s words.

But.

“It’s for my personal reasons. My nephew has accepted this part. I don’t think it’s a matter for you to interfere any further.”

“…”

I had no way to refute his words.

Because he was right.

The justification of being an engaged partner seemed strong yet weak.

In reality it was something that could be cut off at any time so I couldn’t use that as leverage.

I took a deep breath repeatedly and tried to change the subject.

“At the very least it’s not a place you can just go to freely.”

“There are ways to do that. That sister will help.”

The ghost said with a smile in response to my question.

Sister…?

“… Baekryeon-gyeom?”

It was Baekryeon-gyeom beside me.

Are you saying Baekryeon-gyeom will help me go to the North Sea?

Upon hearing this Baekryeon-gyeom shouted.

“No way!”

Bang—! She slammed her fists on the table and yelled.

“What do you mean you’ll help! You crazy bastard!”

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“Well can’t you do something?”

“What are you talking about! What power do I have to do that! Are you out of your mind…?”

“You know sister. You definitely can.”

Baekryeon-gyeom’s anger seemed to not bother the ghost who just smiled brightly.

“Wow… I’m going crazy….”

Baekryeon-gyeom’s face turned red as if feeling wronged.

But I could see something strange in that moment.

‘Something.’

There is something.

Along with the ghost speaking with such conviction I could subtly sense from Baekryeon-gyeom’s reaction that she was hiding something.

‘… Is there really a way?’

A way to go to the North Sea.

Does Baekryeon-gyeom really have that?

‘No why the North Sea?’

The more the conversation progressed the more my head hurt.

Why would I want to go to a land I don’t even know?

What would I do there?

A person who can’t even find their way is saying they want to go to a cold and distant land to do something.

‘I can’t let you go. Absolutely not.’

I couldn’t allow it.

‘It’s not like I can go with you either.’

There was so much to do here. It wasn’t a situation where I could move carelessly.

Let alone how long it would take.

‘From here to the North Sea is just too far.’

It’s not a distance like between Shanxi and Sichuan. It would take a long time just to go back and forth.

Knowing that I was trying to come up with a reason to refuse.

“… Let me go.”

“…”

I heard Namgung-bia’s voice.

“You….”

“… I have to go…. Let me go….”

Her eyes as she spoke were resolute. It was the first time.

Namgung-bia coming out so firmly like this.

“No way. Where do you think you’re going?”

“… I have to go….”

“Why?”

“Because my uncle is going.”

Namgung-bia said while looking at the ghost. She said uncle.

Uncle is a pain in the ass….

It’s true but it made me a bit angry.

“… I have to go…. I will learn the sword.”

I don’t understand.

I really don’t understand.

Why is Namgung-bia so obsessed with the sword?

What does it even matter?

As my unexplained anger began to rise to the top of my head.

“That’s how I can protect you.”

“…”

I felt all that heat dissipate at Namgung-bia’s words.

“What did you just say…?”

“No matter what… I can’t do it right now…. So I have to go.”

“You right now….”

“This is… what I have to do….”

I tried to speak but kept getting stuck.

It was no laughing matter.

Is that really the intention behind wanting to go to the North Sea to learn the sword?

“Who is protecting whom?”

To say she would protect me.

I looked at Namgung-bia in disbelief but her eyes remained resolute.

The blue eyes that once seemed only dark were now clear.

The sparkling pupils were looking directly at me.

I felt like I would inadvertently look away.

I couldn’t do that so I forced myself to meet her gaze.

I was irritated.

At this whole situation.

There was so much to do and time was incredibly short.

It felt like she was trying to take away my one support and that made me angry.

“Mister for now let’s talk a bit more….”

“Could you all step out for a moment?”

“Huh?”

“It won’t take long. I have some things to think about.”

“Um…. I understand.”

It was somewhat rude behavior but the ghost nodded and respected my wishes.

As the ghost stood up and left.

“Ghost.”

I grabbed the ghost again.

When the ghost looked at me with a puzzled expression.

“Could you lend me that for a moment?”

“What?”

The ghost’s eyes widened at my words.

What I asked to borrow was none other than the brainwave.

“I need it while I think.”

As I reached out for it the ghost quickly erased his surprise and handed me the brainwave.

Swish.

“… Hehe.”

The brainwave was received without any issue.

Seeing that the ghost let out a hollow laugh.

This time there was no sign of resistance.

“I’ll return it soon….”

“If you like it keep it. That would be better.”

With not a shred of reluctance the ghost left.

I also asked Baekryeon-gyeom and Namgung-bia to step out.

Once everyone left the room fell silent.

Humm.

After spreading the energy throughout the room I looked at the brainwave.

“… Now please speak.”

I couldn’t hide my irritation in my voice.

It was unavoidable.

It was a situation I couldn’t not know.

“What kind of ridiculous situation is this?”

This situation clearly had Namgung-myeong’s intentions behind it.”’