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Childhood Friend of the Zenith-Chapter 170: Would You Like To Go With Me? (1)
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Chapter 170: Would You Like To Go With Me? (1)
โ Would You Like To Go With Me? (1) โ
Swish!
Within the room, brimming with medicines and bandages, a golden light swept through, radiating an unmistakable sharpness.
However, this wave of light failed to reach Jang Seonyeon; it dissipated right before his eyes, akin to a dissipating fog.
โHeheโฆโ
Despite it being a surprise attack, Jang Seonyeon didnโt lose his smile.
It was as if he knew that this was going to happen.
โChild, your way of greeting is rather on the aggressive side.โ
It was a voice devoid of any rhythmic charm.
And contrary to the speakerโs words, his expression remained chillingly devoid of emotion.
โโฆYou.โ
Jang Seonyeon tilted his head after seeing Wi Seol-Ahโs reaction.
โWhether itโs you, or that kid from yesterday, none of you show any sign of shock. How lame.โ
Jang Seonyeon, rather, Dok Gojun chuckled softly. fre ewebn ovel
Wi Seol-Ah then asked while looking at Dok Gojun.
โDid you know that I was coming?โ
โOf course, how could I not know when you were showing that much bloodlust towards this child.โ ๐ป๐๐๐๐๐๐ท๐ฏโด๐ท๐๐.๐โด๐
That was impossible.
Wi Seol-Ah was a master in hiding her killing intent.
Furthermore, she had been more careful than ever so that she didnโt give any trouble to this child she was borrowing.
โSo then howโฆโ
โChild.โ
Before she could even finish thinking, Dok Gojun spoke to Wi Seol-Ah.
โIt seems like you know who I am.โ
โโฆ!โ
Those words were said with utmost certainty. The statement confirmed that the person before her was not Jang Seonyeon, but rather an existence inside his body.
Wi Seol-Ah had to hide her gasp after hearing Dok Gojun.
โRight?โ
โDonโt utter such nonsense.โ
โIf that were not the case, you wouldnโt be this perturbed,โ
Wi Seol-Ah masked her unease, regulating her breathing.
She hid everything she could think of, but Dok Gojun continued to say otherwise as if he knew the truth.
โWho are you, I wonder? Inside that strong child, resides a colossal beast. Yet, you appear bereft of any such power.โ
Right as Dok Gojun finished talking, Wi Seol-Ah swung her hand once more, stronger than last time.
Slash-!
Jang Seonyeonโs arm had been sliced off. But when Wi Seol-Ah saw that, she frowned.
Not only did her attack land at his arm when she had aimed for his neck, but the arm that had been sliced off wasnโt even bleeding.
Dok Gojunโs smile broadened as he observed the severed limb.
โI see, you areโฆโ
He then started whispering as if he realized something.
โDid he deflect the attack with his energy?โ
It wasnโt necessarily impossible, but it wasnโt possible with the level Jang Seonyeon was at.
Which meant that it was the power of that unknown existence.
Just like herself.
Despite his arm having been sliced off, Dok Gojunโs expression remained unchanged.
โYou are rather impatient, huh. We havenโt even had a proper conversation yet.โ
โI have nothing to say to you.โ
She didnโt want to speak to him.
Because all she had planned to do was finish what she had come here for and then leave.
She began to charge her Qi again,
Despite having only a little bit of her energy left.
Her attack from earlier seemed to have worked after she had used more energy to charge it.
Judging by that, she needed to use even more energy to make her attack effective.
Dok Gojun interjected once more.
โDo you have nothing to say even if itโs about that child, the one that you care for?โ
Wi Seol-Ah paused for a moment after hearing Dok Gojun.
At the same time, the energy inside her hand started to waver.
Dok Gojun smiled at her clear reaction.
โYou are an honest child.โ
Crack.
Wi Seol-Ah was about to strike once more upon hearing Dok Gojunโs words, but he continued.
โI have planted my seed within that child.โ
โWhat?โ
โI even gave him the one with the best quality, so the child should like it.โ
Wi Seol-Ahโs hair stirred in response to this revelation.
In an instant, the room was filled with such formidable pressure and murderous intent that Jang Seonyeonโs body began to crush, yet he maintained his smile.
โDonโt worry, child. Itโs not a power that would harm him.โ
โDonโt utter such revolting things, how are you even saying such nonsense in your current state?โ
Just the fact that the existence had taken over Jang Seonyeonsโ body completely made Wi Seol-Ah lose all trust in him.
This was especially more the case because the Wi Seol-Ah knew that the entity was Dok Gojun.
โWhether you believe it or not, is irrelevant. What truly matters is something else.โ
Ddddddd-
The pressure on the room pressure intensified, causing the furniture to vibrate.
โSo is this a plea for your life?โ
โI am absolutely indifferent to whatever choice you make. I simply wanted to have a conversation with you, that is all.โ
โWhat kind of conversation?โ
She wanted to slice his neck off this instant.
She didnโt want to converse with such a loathsome individual.
However, she needed to be cautious if he was in the least bit related to Gu Yangcheon.
Dok Gojun, observing her, asked.
โWhat did you sacrifice?โ
Wi Seol-Ah bit her lips hearing his question.
โIn order to become like that, what did you have to sacrifice?โ
โWhy are you curious about that?
โChild, Iโm just curious how you were able to accomplish something I couldnโt.โ
Was he asking about manipulating time to change history?
Or perhapsโฆ
โI am the same as you.โ
Wi Seol-Ah couldnโt give a response to Dok Gojun.
She couldnโt deny his claim, since he was right.
Yet she couldnโt agree as well, because he hadnโt been fully accurate.
โYou may be a little brighter, and more cunning, but in the end, our nature is the same. How could we be any different when we started from the same point?
โBe clear on what you want to say.โ
โIโm just curious. How did someone like you end up like this? Was it your fault or the childโs, that youโve become like this? Iโm simply curious. I have always been like that.โ
Crack.
Wi Seol-Ah clenched her teeth, unwilling to entertain this conversation any longer.
But Dok Gojun continued to speak.
โThat boy isnโt a creation of mine.โ
Words that were filled with certainty, Dok Gojun spoke with certainty ever since the start.
โNeither is that child. Which is why Iโm even more fascinated, since two children have caught my attention, when they arenโt even creations of mine.โ
โI couldnโt care less about your intention.โ
Hearing Wi Seol-Ahโs enraged voice, Dok Gojun responded.
โI will not interfere.โ
โWhat?โ
โI simply wait and observe, as in this case. I am merely a curious person.โ
Wi Seol-Ah detested his composure.
It was more so the case as she could sense the sinister and violent power concealed within him.
So in her eyes, he appeared fake, feigning normalcy.
โAre you worried that I will harm the child?โ
โIf you are aware, then donโt you dare touch a single hair of his.โ
She charged her Qi while grinding her teeth.
โOr Iโll infiltrate your nest and unleash havoc.โ
As Wi Seol-Ah let out a dense bloodlust, Dok Gojun became slightly shocked at her ominous warning.
โYou seem to know more than I had expected.โ
โAnd do you believe I wonโt act, even with that knowledge?โ
โIf I continue to use this body at this rate, then I will be pushing this childโs body beyond its limit.โ
โMy soul will likely rot away, and I wonโt even be able to give him my farewell that I had desperately wished for.โ
But even so, Wi Seol-Ah couldnโt hesitate.
She was willing to take all the sufferings onto herself, if it meant that she was able to reduce the burdens of others, even if it was only by a little.
โWhat is my soul worth, anyway?โ
When compared to everything the others had done for her, what Wi Seol-Ah had done for them in return seemed negligible.
It made her feel that her soul had no value.
Dok Gojun responded to Wi Seol-Ah in an amused tone.
โI mentioned it earlier, but I have no intention of harming that child.โ
Wi Seol-Ah couldnโt believe his words.
Because he had already confessed to planting his seed within him.
Wi Seol-Ah knew what kind of end one would meet if they had Dok Gojunโs seed within them.
And if what he was saying was true, then she felt that she had already committed a sin for not being able to stop him.
โThat child will appreciate it, too, as itโs a gift I bestowed upon him, having grown fond of him.โ
โDonโt be mistaken. He would find your meddlesome act repulsive.โ
He wasnโt someone who sought such power.
He was a person capable of standing on his own feet, and he would do the exact same in this life as well.
Since he had escaped the shackle of himself, Gu Yangcheon will surely be able to fly up.
Which was precisely what Wi Seol-Ah was here for in the first place.
Wi Seol-Ah continued to glare at Dok Gojun, but he retained his composure, despite him being threatened and put into a dangerous situation.
Wi Seol-Ah knew where his heart was located.
It was in a basement located deep inside this very land.
Wi Seol-Ah couldnโt afford to go for that heart, so she was forced to hold herself back.
Yet, she had all the intention to rampage if Dok Gojun persisted in his plans.
โDo not worry.โ
Dok Gojun assured Wi Seol-Ah with a small, calming gesture, as her anger grew.
โMy power cannot harm the child.โ
It wasnโt that he wouldnโt harm him, but that he couldnโt, was what he meant.
As he finished speaking, Dok Gojunโs demeanor changed.
Wi Seol-Ah remained vigilant, since even that could have been an act.
She gradually tightened her grip.
โJudging by your reaction, whatever the entity inside that boyโs body is, even you donโt know about it.โ
The ravenous beast thatโs sleeping inside his body.
Dok Gojun couldnโt help but smile at the thought of that terrifying being.
โI will continue to wait. Iโve waited many years for this, so how could I harm that child?โ
Smoke began filling the room, one not made of Qi.
โI desire nothing more than to see that childโs potential grow, which is why I gifted him so generously. And since weโve established a connection, he will come to me in due time. You know yourself that itโs the natural order of things.โ
As Dok Gojun spoke, he grabbed his own neck, leaving Wi Seol-Ah wide-eyed.
โSo I hope youโll still stand by that child,โ
โWhat are youโฆโ
โItโs a bit of a waste, but Iโm not that sad about it. This is a sacrifice I have to make for my cause and also a gift to you.โ
Wi Seol-Ah charged toward Jang Seonyeon, attempting to grasp his body, but dense smoke obstructed her path.
โOur conversation today was quite engaging. I look forward to our next meeting.โ
Thud!
Wi Seol-Ah used her energy to disperse the smoke and rushed towards Jang Seonyeon.
Craaack.
But he unflinchingly twisted his own neck, collapsing to the floor.
Though his unsettling posture made it seem like he had died, Dok Gojunโs voice still emanated from Jang Seonyeonโs mouth.
โIt was nice seeing you, my daughter.โ
With that last phraseโฆ
Jang Seonyeon lost the light in his eyes.
Wi Seol-Ah hid her emotions and quivering shoulders. She had an urge to vent her anger and destroy everything around her, but she forced herself to stop.
Because she wasnโt in a situation where she could afford to do so.
Whether it was this life or her past one, she struggled with the fear of helplessness.
โWhat does the Celestial Sword even signify, and why am I the Zenith?โ
โIโm this incompetent and powerless. Ultimately, I wasnโt able to change anything this time either.โ
Wi Seol-Ah clenched her lips and waved her hand.
Blaze.
A golden flame enveloped Jang Seonyeonโs body, erasing all traces of him in an instant.
Amid the lingering energy, Wi Seol-Ah shivered with her head bowed.
โโฆIโm sorry.โ
She was reminded of his face.
Of how she wished she could have done for him.
But she still felt like a hindrance to him.
She contemplated going to the basement to unleash her rage, but she knew that doing that would potentially create even more burdens for him.
She couldnโt do anything for him.
Her actions felt limited, she felt helpless, despite having reached the Zenith, Wi Seol-Ah still carried immense guilt.
-Foolish bitch.
She was reminded of what he said to her back then.
Wi Seol-Ah at this point, understood very well the emotions he felt when he had said those words.
Thus, Wi Seol-Ah continued to stay silent.
**********
A day later, the tournament held its final event.
Jang Cheon personally congratulated the winners of both the finals and the losersโ bracket.
In the middle of the arena, with numerous spectators, Gu Yangcheon stood before Jang Cheon, wearing his usual unamused expression.
Wi Seol-Ah, who observed the scene, clenched her fist and controlled her rough breathing.
Next to Gu Yangcheonโฆ
Jang Seonyeon stood perfectly fine, despite having twisted his neck just the day before.
As if nothing had happened.
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