Childhood Friend of the Zenith – 593 (Part 2)



593 (Part 2)

“Meng may not go out in a combative manner but from the perspective of the Ice Palace it could be a dangerous situation.

It was obvious that Meng would have moved on to another topic.

This means that there is a risk associated with the information; if things go wrong Meng itself could become an enemy.

Moreover hearing conditions that may or may not be fulfilled one has to head to a perilous foreign land.

These two factors overlap in the current situation.

“There are too many problems to accept the request from the young lady.”

“I have prepared a safe route for coming and going. So safety…”

It’s over.

The judgment of Lady Mi has concluded and it’s not in a good direction.

I immediately glanced to the side.

Next to me sat Mo Yong-hia.

Her expression was not much different.

She showed no interest.

It meant that it was a meaningless conversation.

No matter how beneficial the task might seem when considering the situation it was a request that didn’t need to be accepted.

This would have been the same even if I had heard it originally.

‘Hmm.’

I sighed while observing this. I knew that but the situation was different now.

Somehow it seemed I had to step in.

“This conversation—”

“I have something I want to ask.”

I interrupted just as Lady Mi was about to finish her sentence.

However as I opened my mouth for some reason Yura flinched.

Why is she reacting like that?

As I looked at her with a question in my eyes.

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Swish.

I felt a sensation at my fingertips.

It was Dang So-yeol’s hand.

“…Young Master your energy is too strong.”

“Ah.”

Only then did I realize.

I had been exerting my energy to the point of killing and it seemed to be spilling out uncontrollably.

Hearing her words I managed my energy.

Hoo-oo-!

A slight breeze wrapped around the space. I concentrated my energy into one point and sent it flowing out the window.

“Hu…hu….”

Then Yura exhaled.

It seemed she had been quite suffocated.

Was that the reason she had been subtly watching me?

‘It wasn’t intentional though.’

It truly wasn’t deliberate.

I was just that irritated.

Seeing Yura looking exhausted I asked.

“What’s the current situation in the Ice Palace? Start with that.”

“…That is….”

“If unnecessary details are mixed in the conversation will be terminated.”

At my short warning Yura immediately began to speak.

“…There are three major families in the North Sea.”

Unlike what she had said yesterday she was back to using honorifics.

It was probably to clearly show her position.

Three families responsible for each region.

In the North Sea they are referred to as nobility.

“There are warriors who support the bloodline and protect the Ice Palace for generations.”

“Hmm.”

Unlike the four great families affiliated with the orthodox sects through a pact with Meng… no unlike the three great families it seemed that this place was entirely dedicated to protecting the Ice Palace.

“…One of those families has raised a rebellion and has drawn their swords against the Ice Palace.”

Hearing this I stroked my chin with my fingers.

The North Sea is a different world from Meng.

While Meng repeatedly places a new martial artist in position after the Alliance Leader’s ascension the Ice Palace continues through bloodline succession.

It meant complete royal authority.

However to disregard this and show hostility towards the palace itself meant…

“Is it treason?”

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“…Yes.”

It must mean they intend to seize the throne.

The question here is.

“Only one place has raised a rebellion not three. What’s the reason for this?”

If the three places united it would be understandable.

But it doesn’t make sense that they can’t suppress a rebellion that has only arisen from one place.

To this Yura replied.

“…It’s because those who have raised the rebellion are the ones responsible for the military strength.”

Her words made my brows furrow sharply.

“Are you saying that the military strength is only managed by one place?”

What kind of nonsense is this?

It was absurd.

That statement meant that the current military and strength in the North Sea were being managed by one family.

“Are you saying that such madness has not led to a rebellion until now?”

It was even stranger that the royal authority had been maintained until now while concentrating power in one family.

It was a situation where it wouldn’t be surprising if it happened at any moment.

As long as there is power the desire for authority can arise at any time.

Yet the Ice Palace has maintained its succession for generations.

How could that be?

As I asked this question Yura responded.

“The Ice Palace must be maintained for the North Sea to be maintained.”

“What do you mean by that?”

“…I cannot disclose that much.”

Yura swallowed the most important part.

Should I press further? I pondered but ultimately decided to hold back.

If it was something that couldn’t be said after coming this far then it truly must be something that cannot be spoken of.

‘What’s important isn’t that.’

How the royal authority of the Ice Palace is maintained.

I had no interest in that at all.

What do I care?

That kind of thing wasn’t important to me.

What’s important now is….

“Then I’ll ask the next question. This.”

I took out the letter I received yesterday from my pocket and showed it to Yura.

“Who sent this to me and what is your relationship with them?”

“…?”

Yura’s expression changed at my question.

It was a look that asked why I was curious about that.

So I added a word.

“Is the owner of this letter involved with the affairs of the North Sea right now?”

“…!”

Yura’s eyes widened at my words.

And a glimmer of hope flickered in her pupils.

I could sense what she was feeling.

She had grasped the meaning behind my words.

I was indicating that I was paying significant attention to the person who sent this letter Namgung Bia.

I was directly asking if the incident currently sweeping through the Ice Palace was related to that.

Then Yura must have thought.

If she could use this perhaps she could entice me.

Maybe she thought she could discover my weakness.

Even knowing that I spoke out.

There was only one reason.

It wasn’t the time to calculate such trivial matters.

Yura confirming my reaction said.

“I will discuss that part separately….”

“I’m telling you in advance.”

It felt like she was trying to negotiate with this.

So I spoke first.

“Don’t think of playing games with this.”

I opened my heart and released my energy.

The energy surged explosively through the acupoints.

I felt pain from my internal injuries.

I ignored it.

The energy flowed through my body and the fighting spirit was unleashed.

Hoo-oo-oo-!!

The room filled with an overwhelming amount of fighting spirit and killing intent compared to before.

“Ugh…!”

Yura’s body stiffened as she received the energy.

Clank-!

Immediately the guards beside her revealed their stance to protect Yura.

Swish.

The sword of Seong-yul was at the neck of the man named Woo-seok.

Dang So-yeol had already arrived in front of Woo-beom.

“I’m currently lacking in patience.”

I was holding back the urge to burst out at any moment.

I tensed my body. I had to restrain my arms that were exerting strength uncontrollably.

If I didn’t I felt like I would grab Yura’s neck right away.

I forced a smile and asked.

“Answer me properly. This is your last chance.”

If not.

Today the star of the North Sea would die in my hands.

This was sincere.”