Childhood Friend of the Zenith – 576 (Part 2)



576 (Part 2)

“Ah no…! This is my first time meeting you Master…!”

The woman shouted as if she were wronged but Muk Do-seok already seemed to not believe her.

“So that’s why you didn’t come over to me. You’re saying you played with me!”

It was baffling how one could reach such a conclusion.

Listening to this I felt a bit heated.

‘What a waste.’

I should have been there.

Then I would have pulled out her tongue before she could even speak. That was truly regrettable.

At the same time the words that the previous patron had said came to mind.

“They say watching a fight is the most fun.”

Ironically I found that somewhat relatable.

At that moment.

“How well have I treated you? You’re playing with me like this?!”

Muk Do-seok seemed to be boiling with anger starting to direct his rage at the woman.

He even gripped his sword ready to do something to her.

“Ahhh!”

The moment the woman screamed upon seeing this.

Thud.

“…!”

The young man grabbed Muk Do-seok’s arm which was holding the sword.

Muk Do-seok surprised looked at the young man with wide eyes.

“What meaning is there in bullying the weak? Please calm down.”

It seemed he was trying to defuse the situation somehow.

How kind.

If it were me…

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‘I would have ripped off the arm first.’

I would have torn off the arm without hesitation.

Seeing him let this go was an incomprehensible sight for me.

And perhaps the one who couldn’t understand it the most was Muk Do-seok.

“This bastard…!”

By this point he should have realized that his opponent was not to be underestimated.

Perhaps due to the effects of alcohol he seemed unable to see clearly.

“Fine if you want it I’ll kill you first…!”

Muk Do-seok twisted his body and threw a punch.

The energy contained in that punch was lethal.

He truly intended to kill.

To kill someone right in the middle of Henan.

That took some guts. Even if he was drunk I could acknowledge that bravery.

However.

Having guts doesn’t mean everything will go as one wishes.

As the punch flew toward him the young man muttered.

“…I’m sorry. Please understand.”

It was a quiet voice but I could definitely hear it.

Right after.

Thud-!

“Crack.”

Muk Do-seok was struck in the chest by the young man’s hand.

His body flew into the air and soon rolled on the ground.

Afterward he seemed to regain his posture but…

“Cough… cough… gurgle… gurgle…”

He collapsed sitting down and retching a few times before losing consciousness.

The moment I confirmed this.

The murmuring around us suddenly fell silent.

Not even a breath could be heard.

As the quiet silence settled in the inn.

The young man cautiously moved his body.

He turned toward the woman who seemed startled and wide-eyed.

“I’m sorry for the commotion.”

“Ah… ah… no…”

“It seems you were quite startled.”

As he spoke to the woman who could barely respond he took something out from his bosom.

It was a silver coin.

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“I’ve included the cost of the food and my apologies for the disturbance. Please forgive me with your generous heart…”

Right after the young man pressed the silver coin into the woman’s hand.

He turned his body and walked out of the inn.

He brushed past me.

I glanced sideways.

Though his face was mostly covered I could faintly see his yellow eyes peering out from the shadows.

For a brief moment those eyes were looking at me.

“…”

After briefly locking eyes.

Whoosh-!

A light breeze blew and the young man’s presence vanished.

Only then did the people around begin to exhale the breaths they had been holding and started to speak.

“What… what just happened?”

“What on earth was that…!”

They began to murmur again.

People started to enter the inn to assess the situation.

Around that time I was recalling a single movement the young man had made.

‘Hmm.’

A short motion that struck the chest.

It seemed like a trivial movement.

But I was reminded of something from it.

I then looked at the table where the young man had been sitting.

Leftover dumplings and food were visible.

“…”

I had to think about various things while looking at that.

“Chuckle.”

The patron beside me laughed.

“Are you going to go after him?”

“…”

Hearing those words I had to click my tongue inwardly.

It seemed the patron had noticed that I was concerned about something.

“Go on. The deity is probably still asleep anyway.”

“…You said you had something to tell me.”

“That can wait until later. Instead of making that stupid face just go quickly. It’s bothering me.”

“…”

After pondering for a moment upon hearing the patron’s words.

I turned around.

“Then I’ll be back shortly.”

The patron was right.

I had to resolve whatever was bothering me.

Especially.

In a situation like this.

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In a forest near Henan.

It was a forest path somewhat distant from the city rarely visited by others.

Thud.

There someone landed.

It was the young man who had caused the commotion in the inn.

“…Huh.”

As he looked around the forest catching his breath.

Only then did he take off the windbreaker he had been wearing.

As he did his shiny head glimmered in the moonlight.

His hair was slightly damp perhaps from sweat.

The young man wiped it with a cloth as if he were used to it.

“What a pity.”

He let out a sigh almost lamenting.

Yes it was regrettable.

“I had a bite to eat…”

He had secretly come out to find the inn.

Filled with excitement he had taken a bite.

But to end up like this was quite disappointing.

“…Well it was time to go back anyway.”

To soothe his disappointment the young man looked somewhere.

Since he had come out in a hurry he should have returned quickly from the start.

He had to think of it that way.

“…Next time… next time yes.”

Let’s take a little more time to eat.

Nodding as if making a promise the young man was about to hastily move when.

“I’m telling you.”

He froze.

A voice came from behind.

Startled by the sudden voice the young man quickly turned his head.

In the darkness surrounded by trees someone was speaking from beyond.

Who is it?

As the young man tried to hide his cold sweat he looked in that direction.

“I can somewhat understand a shaman eating meat but in my life….”

Someone appeared with a look of disbelief.

Dressed in a black martial arts uniform with surprisingly fierce eyes.

He suddenly appeared and began to speak to the young man.

“Isn’t it a bit too much for a monk to eat meat?”

“…”

Hearing this the young man Shinryong Yu-yeon had to contort his face in disbelief.