Childhood Friend of the Zenith – 528 (Part 2)



528 (Part 2)

“Hey where have you been?”

– Shaa?

“This bastard… ran away when I was getting beaten and now shows up again.”

He disappeared without a trace when I was getting thoroughly beaten by the master.

When did he come back into my arms?

– Shaa.

The little guy stuck out his tongue and tilted his head as if he didn’t understand what I was saying.

He understands everything yet pretends to be a snake only at times like this?

He can’t even help his master when I’m getting beaten.

[You look just like him.]

‘…’

I brushed off Noya’s mocking words and tossed the little guy into my room.

Shaa-!

The suddenly thrown little guy screamed but I closed the door as it was.

“Stay quietly inside.”

Saying that I turned to leave.

If it were up to me I would want to lie down on the bed and rest right away.

However the energy resonating here was so bothersome that I couldn’t help but be disturbed.

In the end I had to move to confirm it.

The distance wasn’t very far.

It was a small open space behind the place.

It was easy to find as I could feel the energy along with the thick aura surrounding it.

Landing lightly in the open space I looked ahead.

“… What are they doing?”

I saw people suddenly dueling in the center of the open space.

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Clang-!

A sharp sound echoed as swords clashed.

The air was filled with the shockwaves from the friction of qi.

The ones creating this spectacle were none other than Namgoong Bia and Woo Hyuk.

The two creating sword flux were clashing violently and continuously attacking each other.

The fierce sword marks left traces in the air indicating their seriousness.

“You’ve come.”

Hearing the voice I turned to see Gwae Seon approaching with a smile.

So this guy was here too.

But why is he still around?

“I was wondering where you went but you found your way back… Why does your face look like that?”

“My face… don’t mind it.”

“No how can I not mind it? It looks similar to last time doesn’t it?”

The cheek that was hit by the master was swollen.

It was true that it was better than last time but the pain was the same.

Ignoring Gwae Seon’s strange expression I asked.

“What are they doing over there all of a sudden?”

Why are they dueling like that?

Gwae Seon replied.

“Well my nephew said he had something to check. So my disciple is keeping him company.”

“Something to check?”

I looked at Namgoong Bia at Gwae Seon’s words.

What could he be checking? I was filled with questions as I looked back at Namgoong Bia.

“… Huh?”

Namgoong Bia’s appearance had changed.

His white hair had turned even whiter and I could see the aura of lightning permeating through it. That wasn’t all.

The energy surrounding him was also that of lightning.

The sword he was holding was…

‘Lightning Blade?’

It was the Lightning Blade.

The Lightning Blade was in Namgoong Bia’s hand showcasing its brilliant blade.

‘I see he can use it.’

Seeing that I unknowingly became lost in admiration.

At the end of the duel that happened during the day Namgoong Bia proved that he could use the Lightning Blade.

Thinking back to that it was only natural that he could use it.

However it was just that the current Namgoong Bia was uncertain about whether he could use it or not.

It was simply amazing that he thought to take it.

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How could he have been so sure?

If he had no confidence he wouldn’t have been able to use such a method.

Kiiing-!

The Lightning Blade howled.

As a result the aura of lightning grew stronger.

Krrr-!

The sound of thunder came from Namgoong Bia’s sword.

Clang-!

“…!”

As the swords clashed Woo Hyuk was sent flying.

‘It’s the power of the Lightning Blade.’

The blade consumed qi and deflected the opponent’s attack.

I felt that when I used the Lightning Blade.

Woo Hyuk’s expression crumpled.

The sword path was clean and Jang-ryong proved to be a genius as the technique swelled up clearly.

Krrr-!

It seemed difficult for him to withstand the continuous onslaught of lightning.

Perhaps because of that Woo Hyuk began to be pushed back.

Not long after that.

“… Well I lost.”

Namgoong Bia’s sword touched his neck forcing him to acknowledge his defeat.

“That wasn’t easy. Haha!”

Last time Woo Hyuk had defeated Namgoong Bia but this time it was the opposite with Woo Hyuk losing.

Aside from Namgoong Bia’s continuous growth it was thanks to the power of the Lightning Blade.

What was strange was that even after losing Woo Hyuk seemed unfazed continuing to laugh.

That guy was always like that so I could let it slide.

‘Why does he look like that?’

Namgoong Bia on the other hand looked even more displeased.

Hoo…

Namgoong Bia’s body slowly returned.

The lightning aura seeped into the Lightning Blade and he quickly regained his original form.

Then Namgoong Bia turned his head towards me.

Our eyes met.

“… Ah…”

Upon discovering me Namgoong Bia quickly changed his expression and approached.

‘Oh no.’

Seeing that I thought about wanting to run away.

I was still a bit embarrassed to face Namgoong Bia.

“… You came…?”

Approaching me as usual Namgoong Bia asked.

It seemed I was the only one concerned.

“Uh… yeah… um….”

What kind of stupid answer was that?

Even I thought it was a dumb response and Namgoong Bia widened his eyes and reached out his hand towards my face.

“… Your face… what happened…?”

“No um… I got a bit rolled around while training.”

It wasn’t a lie. I did roll around. Though it was someone else’s hand.

“…”

“I’m fine. Don’t worry about it. It’ll heal with a little saliva.”

It was a wound that would heal in no time.

Namgoong Bia looking at my face with worried eyes nodded briefly.

Though he didn’t seem to understand he didn’t ask further.

Then he handed the Lightning Blade he was holding to Gwae Seon.

As Gwae Seon accepted the Lightning Blade he asked.

“How is it? Nephew do you like it?”

“…”

I realized something upon seeing that.

Was the thing he wanted to check related to the Lightning Blade? To see if he could use it or not?

‘He seemed to use it well.’

Having seen him use the Lightning Blade without any issues it seemed likely that Gwae Seon could give the Lightning Blade to Namgoong Bia.

If that happened I wouldn’t need to ask Gwae Seon for the Lightning Blade.

It was a somewhat convenient situation.

At that moment Gwae Seon said to Namgoong Bia.

“If you want I can pass it on to you. There are a few issues though….”

Oh….

The exact situation I was hoping for had come. If this happened Namgoong Bia could really possess the Lightning Blade faster than in his previous life.

It was a good situation.

While I was thinking that.

“… No… thank you.”

Namgoong Bia shook his head at Gwae Seon’s question about whether he liked the Lightning Blade.

“Huh?”

At that both Gwae Seon and I widened our eyes.

“… I don’t… need it….”

Namgoong Bia’s words that he didn’t need the Lightning Blade.

“What do you mean….”

Just as I was about to speak without thinking.

[… Ah please….]

A voice came from the Lightning Blade.

“…?”

It seemed to be the voice of Namgoong Myung.

It was a voice filled with desperation and thirst.

Hearing such a voice from the old man made me feel quite uncomfortable.

I wondered why he was acting like that but that wasn’t the end of it.

[Ah please please.]

From within the Lightning Blade Namgoong Myung spoke to me in a voice full of longing.

[Me me….]

What on earth was he trying to say?

The moment I looked at the Lightning Blade with a strange expression.

[H-Hold me just once.]

“… Huh?”

[Please…! Touch me…!]

“… What?”

Unable to hold back Namgoong Myung’s words made me instinctively take a step back.

It was a rather unpleasant statement.