896 - Childhood Friend of the Zenith

Chapter 896 of "The Childhood Friend of the Greatest Under the Heavens" [ROAAAAAAAR----!!!] It was an awe-inspiring roar. The sound was so powerful that even at a significant distance, it seemed to strike directly into my ears. Moreover, it was not just an ordinary roar; there seemed to be something embedded within the sound. My skin tingled, and beyond that... ‘It resonates within me.’ A sensation that vibrated throughout my body, right down to my very soul. ‘What is this?’ I frowned at the unfamiliar sense yet felt a strange familiarity as I looked at the creature. My rational mind screamed at me to flee, yet my instincts urged me to approach. ‘That creature.’ A colossal and distant being, seemingly never seen before. But I had seen it. No, saying I had seen it was inaccurate. It was more apt to say that I had sensed it. ‘Kurungie…?’ An odd beast that had stayed with me for years. A strange creature that constantly whimpered about being hungry daily. It only quieted when fed with magic, yet now it was absent from my side. The reason was nothing else but... ‘It said it had to go.’ During one of those days of training, without a word, it declared it had to leave temporarily. I wondered where the creature, always attached to me, could possibly go. But it vanished after that day. Even more so... '...Noya went with it.' That is why Noya is not with me now. Noya disappeared with Kurungie, a request I made for a specific need. And yet... ‘I thought it was taking too long.’ It was supposed to return within six months to a year, but even after that time, Noya hadn't returned. I had been worried without showing it. ‘Why is that creature...?’ Why is Kurungie here? Is it even really Kurungie? I knew it had some form but had never directly seen it, leaving me uncertain. ‘What should I say?’ A giant mass. An unknown entity made of smoke. Just staring at it felt like getting sucked in, with a heartbeat that continued to signal danger. [RAAAAAAAAR----!!!!] Its roar reverberated everywhere. “...” Whether it's Kurungie or not, the first instinct upon seeing it is to run away... ‘...The problem is.’ If it is indeed Kurungie. ‘I heard Kurungie is connected to Mother.’ Given its close ties to Mother, it might provide answers about this place. And potentially answer other lingering questions. ‘Is this okay?’ If it's not Kurungie, it could be disastrous. It's clearly not a tame creature. ‘Kurungie wasn't that reliable either.’ There's little chance that this Kurungie is friendly toward me. Shouldn't I be running away? Just when my reason starts to overcome my instincts. Squeeze. Someone grabs my wrist. It was Cheonma, who was beside me. “Let's go.” “…What?” “There.” Cheonma pointed to the roaring creature. “Are you crazy? It looks dangerous. Go where?” “You want to go.” “...” I was at a loss for words. How did she know? Did I really show it so obviously? “Let's go.” Cheonma kept pointing casually, insisting. “Sigh….” I tried to hesitate briefly, but my body was honest. I was already gathering energy to leap. “…Yeah, we'll only know if we go.” Going is the right choice. Resolving with that determination, I ignited the flames and leaped. ****** Closing the distance wasn’t difficult. Even though my body moved, the strength didn't diminish. Furthermore... ‘It's light.’ My body felt drastically light. I didn’t notice while climbing the trees earlier, but upon leaping and moving, I could clearly feel it. It felt almost half as light as usual. ‘I haven’t advanced in my state, though.’ Why was there such a difference? I attributed it to the air of this place. ‘A high ratio of magic in the air.’ That seemed to be the reason. With a significant amount of magic permeating the air, my physical capabilities were enhanced, resulting in changed movements. ‘...What kind of place is this?’ What kind of place is this that it brings about such phenomena? Additionally... ‘Who sent me here?’ Who threw me into this place? More so… ‘Alongside her.’ Who tied Cheonma and me together and sent us? Who is that person, and what are their intentions? [ROAAAAAAAR----!!!!] Such questions arose quickly, followed by another echoing roar. It was much closer. With the sound, I paused instantly. ‘Ha.’ An empty laugh escaped instantly. ‘...Is it this big?’ I couldn’t realize it earlier from afar, but as I approached, it became starkly clear. ‘This is insane.’ It’s not just big; it’s unbelievably enormous. A behemoth so large that even the mighty mountains nearby seem small. [WOOOOOO----!!!!] Listening to its cries made me frown naturally. The ground was trembling. The creature’s howl at the sky was shaking everything around. Descending to the terrain, I looked at the creature. “…Could it be?” Is it possible this is Kurungie? Even being closer didn’t provide certainty. What if it is indeed Kurungie? ‘Should I greet it?’ Should I pretend to be glad to see it? It was a brief dilemma. I came to verify, but now what? ‘Hmm.’ What should I really do? As I pondered that. Shiver! “…!” Suddenly, chills ran down my back. I raised my head. ‘Nuts.’ I froze instantly. The creature that was previously looking at the sky now had its gaze fixed directly on me. Its deep purple eyes distinctly focused on me. While the body was vague, the eyes were the most vivid thing. No doubt about it. The creature was watching me. Immediately, a tremendous force was felt in my heart. Whooosh---!!! A presence pierced through me. It was overwhelming. My body trembled at the realization that I was facing something I should not. Locking eyes with the creature, I instinctively knew. ‘I will die.’ The moment it harbors malice towards me, this confrontation is lost without a fight. Should I run away now? No, there’s no time to think. Just as I was about to accelerate and flee the area. Shiii---!!! "...Damn!" Suddenly, black smoke billowed from the ground. By the time I noticed, the smoke had already encircled me and Cheonma. ‘Damn it.’ Is this an attack? It's fast. ‘Should I not have come after all?’ I felt troubled for coming closer instead of keeping a distance as I reinforced my stance. Whoosh---!!! I ignited flames and struck the barrier. Boom!!!!! The azure flames exploded, sending shockwaves. ‘The power has increased too.’ Along with feeling lighter, it seemed my strength had also been enhanced. However... ‘Still impossible.’ I realized from striking it. This isn’t enough to even leave a scratch. Damn it. My mind whirred quickly. There’s no time to hesitate. I immediately turned my focus on using the White Flame. Whiiiing---!!! The ring of the Nine Wheels Flame Technique spun rapidly. At the same time, the azure flames gradually began to fade. Whoosh-! Instantly turning into White Flame. I was about to strike the barrier again with it when... "Don’t." Cheonma once again grabbed my wrist. Then. Sizzle---!!! "…Ugh!" She grimaced as her skin came into contact with the White Flame. "What are you doing!" Startled, I extinguished the flames. I pulled Cheonma towards me. I could see the seared flesh where it had contacted the White Flame. “Are you crazy!? While I’m conjuring fire, what were you thinking grabbing me like that?” As I scolded her angrily, she widened her eyes. Seeing her round eyes, I realized my mistake. I let go of her hand. “Don’t touch my body rashly.” “Okay.” Her response appeared to be cheerful, to my astonishment. Did she seriously feel good even after being burned just now? “But, still, you can’t.” Cheonma restrained me once more. I narrowed my eyes, scrutinizing her. “What can’t I do? If we stay like this, are we supposed to just die?” “We’re not going to die.” “Not going to die, my foot…. To say such things looking at this.” “There’s no killing intent.” “...” At her words, I paused momentarily. ‘Come to think of it.’ I raised my gaze to the creature. Despite the semitransparent barrier, I could look at it. ‘There’s no killing intent.’ It was merely staring in my direction. Despite the barrier being in place, nothing significant occurred. ‘What’s going on?’ What could this mean? It's true there's no killing intent. ‘The creature is not human.’ It can’t even be called a demon beast. Such a distant existence, calling it a living being might even be presumptive. Just because it has no killing intent doesn’t mean I can let my guard down. Still... ‘...’ Glancing at Cheonma slightly, I extinguished the flames momentarily. I wanted to see what would unfold by doing so. [Gooo….] The creature emitted a low, mournful sound. What is this? Am I just imagining that it’s crying while looking at me? I considered narrowing my eyes in suspicion. [Go…ing….] “Huh?” The mournful sound evolved slightly, almost as if trying to articulate something. I pricked up my ears and concentrated my senses. [Go…away….] [Should…go…away….] “What are you trying to say? Speak clearly.” As I conveyed my frustration, the sound became a tad clearer. [This place….] I heard its pronunciation clearly. Could it really be that the creature is Kurungie? If so, could this be considered an act of goodwill? While such thoughts lingered... Screeeech---!!! Suddenly, the sound of something tearing through the void was heard. [Grrrr---!!!] Kurungie, who had been gazing at me, lifted its head. The massive entity’s movement caused the surrounding area to vibrate once more. I shifted my gaze. ‘What now?’ The source of the dizzying sound in the air began to crack increasingly. ‘A Demon Realm Portal?’ It looked similar to a Demon Realm Portal, but the size was different. ‘Why is it so disgustingly huge?’ The size of the crack was comparable to that of a towering mountain. Moreover, the color was different. ‘It’s an unknown color to me.’ Neither the typical four hues like green or blue appeared. Crimson light. The crack had a crimson hue. A soft, intensely beautiful hue that seemed almost fragrant... '...Wait, a floral scent?' As that thought crossed my mind, something familiar emerged. It was... ‘I’ve smelled this before, haven’t I?’ That too, just recently. Right before being dumped into this mess of a place, during the Blood Demon’s assault, I sensed this floral fragrance. Could this mean... “Oh my….” BOOM!!! “What?” A brilliant light exploded from the crack. An immense beam pierced through Kurungie. [Graaaaaah---!!!] Kurungie cried out in palpable agony, and I widened my eyes at the sudden turn of events. What is happening? What just transpired? As those questions erupted, a voice echoed from somewhere. [How peculiar.] The voice immediately froze me in place. [To find oneself boldly present after concealing oneself.] The voice instinctively drew my gaze, as it was the voice that had embraced and soothed me, just like before. [Could it be that you were awaiting me?] A figure emerged from the crack, now radiating light. Barefooted, stepping gracefully upon the air, she walked out effortlessly, gazing at Kurungie with a calm expression. The size difference was stark. Compared to Kurungie, larger than a mountain, the woman retained a human-sized build. Yet. Thump! Thump! Just like when I beheld Kurungie, there was something immensely grand and distant that I felt. The woman, with her thin, serene eyes, looked at Kurungie as it writhed in pain. [Is that not so?] Surprisingly, that woman was... [Mujagyeong.] My mother. Janghwa Hongryeon 2024.10.01 22:47 Report Mujagyeong... this character gets tossed around, first being shoved into Yangcheon's body, then by Man Gye who orchestrated it... Perhaps they're the most pitiable character after all...? 0 Yeonwoo 2024.10.29 01:33 Report Poor Kurungie! 0 Only logged-in members can comment. 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