Childhood Friend of the Zenith Chapter 201: I'll Be Back (1)

Ill Be Back (1)

Things seem to have gotten really ssed up.

I didnt expect the Second Elder to suddenly appear.

Our eyes t and with a piercing look at my body, he spoke.

As far as I know, this is called a prison break.

Well, even though it may seem that way, believe when I say thats not whats happening.

I couldnt believe he had appeared now of all tis.

I had such shitty luck sotis.

The Second Elder stared at briefly before placing down the basket in his hand, and began to speak.

If thats not whats happening, then explain it to in a way that I can understand.

His glare seemingly warned that he wouldnt let this pass if I didnt give a good enough reason.

The Second Elder was trying to understand the situation, rather than scolding right away.

Of course, considering the oddity of the situation, his suspicion towards was understandable.

However, it really wasnt that big of a deal.

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The day after the marble had suddenly glowed at midnight.

My field of vision changed.

It was a sensation that I had felt for the first ti.

One of my eyes felt normal, but my other eye could see sothing else.

What is this?

It was pitch black.

What am I looking at right now?

For a mont, I had the thought that I had gone blind in one of my eyes.

Fortunately, that didnt seem to be the case, as my eyes slowly adjusted to the darkness.

What is that? Iron bars?

Intermittent splashes of light seed to light up my surroundings.

I wondered what I was seeing right now.

I tried to look around, but it seed like I couldnt.

Even if I turned my head, my sight didnt move along with it.

[Hmm, whats the matter?]

Cant you see this?

[What?]

For so reason, Elder Shin, with whom I shared my body and emotions, couldnt see what I was seeing right now and couldnt read my thoughts about it as well.

What could this an then?

Why did such a thing just occur

I guess I dont need to question that.

It was likely because of the marble in my hand.

It was the only possibility here.

What even is this thing?

I needed to discover the purpose behind this marble.

Will this disappear if I let go of the marble?

As I was about to let go of the marble to check,

!

I catched a glimpse of sothing out of the corner of my eye.

From my eyes that had adjusted to the darkness, through the moonlight shining through a very small window, I could faintly see the appearance of a person.

A familiar red uniform and long black hair.

A beautiful lady with a fierce appearance.

Gu Huibi?

She was definitely Gu Huibi.

I could see Gu Huibi looking around.

She touched the iron bars and checked the walls.

It seed like she was looking for a way to escape.

Yet, every now and then shed appear to be talking to soone.

Unfortunately, I couldnt hear her.

I could only see and I didnt seem to be able to hear anything.

But why can I see this?

My vision changing was one thing, but for to see Gu Huibi of all people.

Furthermore, it wasnt even from Gu Huibis point of view.

Instead, I was seeing from so kind of third person view?

If this wasnt an illusion

Where is this place? I need to find the location.

Putting aside my confusion, I had to focus on what mattered most.

Fortunately, it looked like Gu Huibi didnt have any injuries.

She didnt seem to have been tortured there.

After confirming all that, I shifted my focus and tried to gather information about the place, but

I cant see much because of how dark it is.

The only information I could gather, was that that Gu Huibi was here and she was trapped in a jail.

This wasnt going to be easy.

Is this place even the Black Palace?

The Palace Lord may have taken her, but that didnt guarantee that she was taken to the Black Palace.

I wanted to figure out just a little more.

If only I could watch it from a little farther away

Ugh?

As I had that thought, I instinctively placed my hand over my eye, feeling a sudden pain in it.

Even though I closed my eyes due to the pain, my vision didnt fade.

That wasnt the only surprising thing.

Its getting further?

My field of view only contained Gu Huibi and a very little part of her surroundings.

But that narrow field of view gradually widened, showing what was surrounding her.

As my sight moved further away from Gu Huibi, I gradually began to see the surroundings.

It was a big building, one shrouded by a thick layer of fog.

I couldnt see it clearly because of the fog, but it seed like it was located in the middle of a forest.

A forest shrouded in fog.

As I was noting down the characteristics of the location in my mind, my normal field of vision ca back, preceded by a tingly sensation in my eye.

The pain receded, replaced by a rising tide of nausea, vomit rising in my throat.

I couldnt afford to leave nasty stains in this already small cell, so I forced it back down.

Ugh

[What the, whats the matter with you all of a sudden?]

Just wait Dont talk to for a mont.

Elder Shins echoing voice inside my head, would worsen my situation even further.

A forest covered in fog.

I had to think hard, even while I covered my mouth.

A forest covered in fog may not seem that special, but the discerning factor was the extre density of the fog.

And more importantly, if Gu Huibi was currently located there

It should be relatively close to the battlefield.

Considering that it didnt take that long for her to arrive at her current location, there was one location that I was able to think of.

The Misty Mountains.

It was a huge mountain that was covered with fog throughout the four seasons.

Back in the past, a White-Grade demon had co out of a Gate of Demons.

And the fog that covered the forest of the Misty Mountains, was a trace left by that demon after its death.

Considering this, if what I saw wasnt an illusion, it seed like Gu Huibi was currently located in the Misty Mountains.

If that was true, I had to first pass this information to-

Ugh!

As I was about to call for soone, a sudden shock made my body falter.

I hastily tried to lean towards the wall and hold on, but powerless, I plumted and lost consciousness.

So youre saying that when you woke up, you found yourself to be in this situation?

Yes.

I nodded at the Second Elders question.

As for the reason I had lost consciousness, it was probably because the recoil from using the Blood Qi hadnt fully ended.

My body most probably had been unable to handle the recoil that had piled up.

After all that happened and I lost consciousness, it was already noon by the ti I woke up.

The Second Elders expression turned serious as I finished my explanation.

I had given him a rough summary of what had happened to earlier, but it seed like he couldnt understand it properly.

Yangcheon.

Yeah?

What does all this have to do with you breaking out of your cell?

Oh.

Right, I forgot to tell him the most important part.

I ought to explain it to him properly.

Its not a prison break.

Its called a prison break if one breaks out of the prison, you damned grandson of mine.

Um, but

This was really frustrating.

My body had falteredprobably because it was still recovering when I woke up after regaining consciousness.

And as I leaned on the door for support, how in hell could I have known that it would just open on its own?

Youre saying that the door was unlocked?

Surprisingly, yes.

Hearing my response, the Second Elder began to check the door behind him.

And as expected, there wasnt any trace of forcing the door open, or breaking anything.

If I really wanted to make a run, I wouldnt have chosen such a stupid option.

So you caused so much trouble thinking that it was clever?

I couldnt counter that.

The door was unlocked, huh.

The Second Elder contemplated for a mont, clenching his teeth after seemingly realizing sothing.

I see those old fuckers I swear.

Second Elder?

Never mind There are more important things than that right now, so continue what you were telling earlier. The part about you seeing Gu Huibi.

At the Second Elder urgent tone, I took out the marble from the charm pocket, and showed it to him.

Do you know what this is?

This is

The Second Elders eyes widened at the sight of the red marble.

This is the Marble of Celestial Captivation. How do you

The Marble of Celestial Captivation?

It was my first ti hearing that na.

But at the very least I was able to know that it wasnt so junk sold by a random rchant, considering that the Second Elder knew its na and what it was.

Elder Sister gave this to , telling to keep it on .

Huibi gave this to you?

At my words, the Second Elders face dawned with realization.

This must be why the Lod went to the vault saying that he wanted to grab sothing.

Vault? Did you just say the Vault?!

Yes, did Huibi not tell you about it?

Of course not, this was the first ti I had heard anything about it.

If Gu Huibi really got this from the Gu Clans Vault, then it was at the very least comparable to a treasure.

And she says that she bought this from so rchant? That crazy woman!

I already had enough treasures, dangling on my body without my consent, and now another one gets added to the list.

At this point, my body was basically a moving treasure chest.

This treasure, does it do what I think it does?

Yes, what you saw wasnt an illusion, but the power of that marble.

The ability to look at soone from anywhere as long as they also had the marble on them.

Granted, I couldnt hear anything and was only able to see, but it still was an incredible power.

And if I was able to see Gu Huibi with this

It ant that Gu Huibi also had the sa marble.

I knew about this already, but Huibi really is obsessed with you.

As the Second Elder spoke with a chuckle, I nodded agreeing with him.

I know. I cant believe she gave this so that she could bully even further.

Hmm?

What a terrifying person she is.

At my words, the Second Elder had a strange expression on his face, but it was quickly erased.

Anyway, its really fortunate. Thanks to this, we were able to figure out Huibis location.

Yes.

The Misty Mountains you said? I must imdiately send a letter to the Lord.

When the Second Elder was about to leave in a hurried manner, I stopped him.

Take this with you.

It was so that I could give him the Marble of Celestial Captivation.

I didnt want to have this suspicious marble that let the opposing side know what I was doing.

And more than anything, it would be more helpful for Father to have it, so that he could find her faster.

However, the Second Elder, shaking his head, responded.

The requirent to activate this marble is to use ones blood.

Oh!

If what the Second Elder was saying was true, then it seed like the marble had activated because I had touched it with my bleeding hand.

However, what the Second Elder said afterward was even more shocking.

Once the marble is used, its not possible for others to use it until the current owner of it dies.

What did you say? What kind of bullshit item is that?

Not only did it stalk on the other person, but it also stuck to the owner until their death.

It was an item that was filled with flaws.

If you think Im lying, do you want to give dying a try?

Hearing the Second Elder, I put the marble back into my pocket.

So keep that with you. We could always put it back in the vault if you want, but with your personality, you probably wont let it.

He was right on the money.

Well I cant afford to chat for any longer, this old man must go.

Yes Understood.

Gu Huibis location now known, the Second Elder wasted no ti, and quickly went away.

Seeing the Second Elder leave, I went back inside the cell and closed the door myself.

Lanting my sorry state, I gritted my teeth reminding myself that I had to put up with it for now.

As I was about to close the door after going back inside the cell, the Second Elder who had been walking away hurriedly, suddenly stopped his steps and turned his head towards .

In a serious tone, he called.

Yangcheon.

At the sudden serious tone, I looked at the Second Elder straight in his eyes, wondering what the matter was.

This old man requests sothing of you.

Yes, what is it?

Do not go.

My eyes widened greatly at the Second Elders words.

I hadnt expected such a request from him.

My reaction, whatever it was, went unnoticed as the Second Elder continued.

This is sothing beyond your control, leave this matter to the others.

What are you talking about? Where would I even go.

Yes, so do not go.

Second Elder, what are you even saying right-

Answer .

The Second Elder cut off with a serious tone.

His eyes seemingly told that despite it being so urgent, he wouldnt leave if I didnt give him a response.

In the end I gave up, responding to him with a sigh.

Understood.

Thank you.

The Second Elder hurriedly went back to the clan, seemingly satisfied with my response.

The only thing left was a basket full of food brought by the Second Elder.

The food had already gone cold.

This al, courtesy of the Second Elder, was ant for us to eat together.

And why is it placed so far away? Is he telling to just open the cell casually and eat it?

I could see how urgent the situation was for the Second Elder.

I unconsciously let out a chuckle, yet my mind was filled with other thoughts.

It wasnt the request made by the Second Elder nor was it the Marble of Celestial Captivation that Gu Huibi had tricked into taking.

-Brother, please be happy.

Buried in the mories of my past life, the face of a woman erged, uttering such words, her gaze fixed upon .

At a situation where tears should have been the answer, she chose a smile, whispering her final farewell.

For a long ti I wondered, why, at that mont, did she choose that.

But by now, knowing vaguely what thoughts and emotions she had while speaking those words

Im sorry.

The only thing I could do was apologize.

After all, it didnt seem like I would be able to listen to the Second Elders request.

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Night had arrived.

I didnt know the exact ti, but it was clear that the sun had fully set.

Sitting still, I gently opened my eyes.

Just like that, I got up.

[Hah, so in the end, you decided to go.]

It was Elder Shins inquiry.

Fidgeting with the marble inside my pocket, I nodded.

Yes.

The marble didnt show Gu Huibis situation again.

The marble that used to be red, had lost its color.

Well, the colors were slowly coming back, so it was only a matter of ti before I could use it again.

[It will be dangerous.]

I know.

If it really was the Palace that the Black Palace Lord stayed in, then this was a situation far more dangerous than anything I had co across.

And I was thinking of crawling in there with my own two feet.

Despite always saying that I wanted to live a peaceful life with a bright future, I was now walking into danger with my own two feet.

I chuckled at the sheer irony of the whole situation.

Its because Ive regretted it my whole life.

Creak-

The door to the cell opened very easily, it was still unlocked.

And strangely enough, no one had co to check in the first place.

Was it because the imprisonnt was just for show?

Or did they have any other intentions?

I didnt know yet.

But I do know which one I would regret more.

Which regret held the greater weight?

Even if the scales were barely tipping, I knew the answer in my heart.

I would regret it more if I just stayed and did nothing.

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Because of Elder Shins lack of response to my words, I couldnt be certain whether he was intentionally remaining silent as a way of respecting my decision.

However

I felt confident that this was indeed the case.

As I approached the basent exit, I sharpened my senses further.

One at the entrance.

Only one?

I was aware that they took turns keeping watch, but their lax approach almost gave the impression that they had no real intention of guarding this place at all.

At this point, they were wanting to break out.

As I went outside, I swiftly subdued one of the clans guards with a quick chop, rendering him unconscious.

They had never sealed my Qi to begin with, so this imprisonnt was pretty much pointless.

Even though it hasnt been that long since I returned to the clan.

I couldve sworn that I said the sa thing before I left for Hanam.

At this point, I began to wonder if the world was out to get .

If that wasnt the case, why did I keep running into deplorable situations like these?

I had no intention of breaking out in the first place, but to think I would have to escape like this.

It seed like I would have to deal with a lot of hassle when I ca back.

Father would surely take my side.

Well, I wasnt certain of that, but I didnt really care.

Let them punish if they want, as my outrage will be far scarier than that.

[When will you ever mature]

I ignored Elder Shins quiet remark and took off in the direction with the least amount of activity.

Due to a sizable portion of our clans forces being absent at the mont, it was easy for to leave undetected given my current abilities.

The girls are the problem, though.

They must already be worried about .

So, if I were to disappear like this without telling them, I would surely be t with sharp glares when I return.

Namgung Bi-ah also had warned to let her know if I ever did anything like this.

As such, if I were to get caught, I would be in real danger.

She might actually pull her sword out.

Namgung Bi-ah in that regard, was far scarier than Tang Soyeol or Wi Seol-Ah.

It was even more so as I had personally witnessed her skill in slicing people during my past life.

Tightly biting my lips, I focused on the situation at hand.

Even if they were to get angry, I wasnt in a situation leisurely enough to just go and et them.

Later on, Ill just send them a letter.

Well, I didnt know if I would be able to do even that.

After taking a few leaps by surrounding my body with Qi, I could see the clans wall.

Without any hesitation, I jumped over it and landed on the other side.

Hmm?

Just as I thought I had escaped the clan without detection, a golden light flickered past for an instant.

I searched my surroundings, wondering if I was mistaken, but found nothing out of the ordinary.

There was only darkness beyond the boundaries of the clan, with the trees and the crickets greeting as company.

Was it just my mistake?

It was probably just a firefly passing by.

Unable to sense any other presence nearby, I chose to believe that was indeed the case.

As I was about to continue on my way after correcting my direction, a familiar voice interrupted .

Young Master.

My body instinctively spun around.

The voice belonged to soone who shouldnt have been here.

You?

At that spot

Why are you here?

Stood Wi Seol-Ah, looking at with swollen eyes and crouching beneath a tree.

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