Childhood Friend of the Zenith – 594 (Part 2)



594 (Part 2)

“You said it was a guard. What’s the reason?”

“It was her choice.”

“She made that choice?”

“Yes. The letter I received was from that time. If I were to go to the Central Plains and meet you I was to deliver this.”

“…”

Upon hearing Yuri’s words the brows of the man with the red feathers furrowed.

There was no lie in his words.

Yuri conveyed everything as it was.

As he said it was uncertain what would happen if he played tricks.

However.

He simply did not spit out a lie.

He had not said everything.

“I immediately fled to the Central Plains afterward and I am unaware of what happened to the white fox after that.”

“What is the current state of the Ice Palace? You mentioned a rebellion had occurred. Explain it more accurately.”

“…”

Yuri took a moment to catch her breath and quickly racked her brain.

“…There are ten outstanding warriors who protect the palace in the Ice Palace. Right after the rebellion broke out three of them met their deaths.”

“More may have died since then. Is that how bad the situation is?”

“Yes.”

Clang.

As Yuri provided her answer the glass beside the man with the red feathers shattered in half.

Crack crack crack-.

Along with that a tremor resonated in the room.

It wasn’t the same killing intent or aura as before but it was clear that this energy was also emanating from the man with the red feathers.

“Quite. It’s a fucked-up situation.”

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The man with the red feathers said with a smile.

Yuri found that smile more frightening than his expressionless face.

“Were you trying to drag me into such a dangerous situation?”

“That’s….”

“Oh that doesn’t matter. It’s not particularly important so just let it slide.”

It was a statement that could not be overlooked.

Yet the man with the red feathers waved his hand as if it truly didn’t matter.

Then he uttered

“What was the request? Did you ask me to go to the North Sea with you?”

At his words Yuri’s eyes widened.

No way.

“Don’t get happy just because I said I’d go. It’s annoying.”

“…”

At his chilling words Yuri immediately nodded.

“Tsk.”

Seeing that the man with the red feathers clicked his tongue briefly.

“I’ll give you an answer within a day so just wait quietly.”

“…!”

As if going back and forth between heaven and hell Yuri’s expression had to change rapidly with the man’s words.

Before she could say anything the man with the red feathers stood up.

Then he looked at Captain Baekhwa and said

“I’ll get up first. There’s something I need to check.”

As Captain nodded the man with the red feathers vanished immediately.

Seongyul and Dangsoyeol who had been blocking Wooseok and Woobeom also sheathed their swords and followed behind him.

In an instant the room became quiet as the whirlwind disappeared.

About ten seconds passed like that.

“…Ugh…!”

Yuri covered her mouth with her hand and retched.

Immediately the guards rushed in to assist her.

It was the aftermath of holding back her energy while pretending to be fine.

“I’m okay… I’m okay.”

Yuri tried to smile as she blocked them.

Her hands were still trembling but she could smile.

For some reason she had a feeling that things might flow in a good direction.

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After leaving the Trading Company I headed straight to my residence.

My steps were quickened. I was that anxious.

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[It was… a guard.]

The words Yuri had spat out echoed in my mind.

‘Guard.’

Namgungbia who had gone to the North Sea was guarding the young lady.

Why had things suddenly turned out this way?

‘Didn’t he just say he was going to train?’

He had brushed off the advice not to go and headed to an unexpected place and now he was guarding a girl he knew nothing about.

Frustration surged.

Perhaps.

‘Perhaps I thought I might see him.’

When I heard that someone was coming from the North Sea.

There was a part of me that hoped.

It was about time for him to return and the timing of someone coming from the North Sea matched perfectly.

Maybe he had returned.

I had harbored such expectations.

But.

‘How did it end up like this?’

A bloodstorm was raging in the North Sea.

And it seemed that Namgungbia was involved in that matter.

Creak.

Just thinking about it made me furious.

If it were up to me I would want to rush to the North Sea immediately to assess the situation.

‘But the timing isn’t right.’

The timing was far from good.

Meeting the Heavenly Demon in Henan was one thing.

I couldn’t go to the North Sea right now.

Not only was I bound by my plans but the situation also dictated it.

‘In just two months there’s the martial arts competition.’

Two months or perhaps a little more than that.

After that the martial arts competition would be held in Henan.

I had to participate there.

Moreover.

‘The timing to raid Henan overlaps.’

Around the time the martial arts competition ends there would be a harvest I needed to obtain by raiding Henan.

This was something that would serve as the foundation for the plans I had prepared for the future so it was absolutely necessary.

But to leave for the North Sea in such a situation?

‘How far is it to the North Sea?’

I hadn’t thought about going so I hadn’t calculated the distance.

My head was spinning.

Or perhaps what about the option of going after the duel competition ends?

‘At the very least it would be two months later.’

I would go to the North Sea after that period.

Would that be possible?

When I heard about it it wasn’t just a trivial rebellion.

It was a level of trying to oust the Palace Head and dream of reform.

If Namgungbia was involved in that situation what would happen if I hesitated for two months and then went to the North Sea?

‘What if something went wrong with Namgungbia?’

Just imagining it made it hard to breathe.

That was something that couldn’t happen.

I had to find a way.

I needed to think quickly.

I had to find a way within a day.

If there was no way.

‘I’ll ignore everything and go to the North Sea.’

Even if the plan was important right now.

If asked whether Namgungbia’s life was more precious I would have only one choice.

I returned to my residence grinding my teeth.

First I would go to my room and contact the Dark King separately….

“You’ve arrived.”

“…!”

Just as I was about to enter the room I paused at the presence I felt.

I had been so deep in thought that I hadn’t even noticed the presence around me.

Moreover the other party was an ordinary person.

Looking at him I spoke.

“…Elder?”

“You’re late.”

At the entrance to my room.

There stood the Divine One.

What brought him here?

I wanted to express my doubts but the Divine One’s words came out faster.

“Your expression doesn’t look good. Is something wrong?”

“…No it’s just that there’s a bit of work.”

It wasn’t a situation where I could have a long conversation with the Divine One.

I needed to plan right away.

Hearing my response the Divine One said

“Then the situation must be bad.”

His voice carried the same fatigue as mine.

“…What is it?”

I asked with curiosity and the Divine One hesitated before speaking.

“I came because I have a favor to ask of you.”

“…”

Upon hearing the Divine One’s words I couldn’t help but frown.

Of all times why now?

I forced myself to manage my expression and said to the Divine One

“I’m sorry. Right now that….”

“…Not long from now a major incident will occur in Henan.”

I paused.

My mouth which was about to refuse was shut tight by the Divine One’s words.

A major incident in Henan?

“I know your situation isn’t good but… I really hope you can grant this favor. There are those with ill intentions in Henan—”

“That statement.”

Interrupting the Divine One’s words I grabbed his hand.

The Divine One looked surprised.

Looking into his eyes I said

“Please elaborate a bit more.”