Chapter: 967
“Ugh… big!!”
“…”
A young man with green hair is causing a ruckus while tied up with rope.
Looking at Yusa, one of the generals of the ten thousand worlds, I was speechless.
‘…Hey.’
How did this happen all of a sudden?
What should I say there?
‘Why is that guy doing that again?’
Still, he is a general who is one of only four in the entire world.
Even when I saw him at night, he was a guy who radiated almost a trinity-level presence.
“Eeeeek!!”
What the heck is that thing right now?
Not only that, he was tied up tightly with rope.
‘What’s that in your mouth? Is it a gag?’
There was an unknown stone lodged in his mouth.
He groans, struggling, wondering if it won’t come loose no matter how hard he tries.
“Turn it off! Turn it off!”
He seems to have a lot to say, veins bulging in his eyes.
Strangely enough, the rope that bound him did not come off.
At that moment,
“Oh, that guy is really noisy.”
bang!
“Cook!”
Shin Noya swung his arm and smashed Yusa’s head.
The shock slammed Yusa’s forehead against the ground with a thud.
Splat!
The floor shattered, cracks spreading across it.
“Ughhhh…!”
Yusa groaned in pain.
It seemed like his forehead didn’t hurt.
‘You look like you have a sore head.’
The side that Shin Noya hit seemed to be hurting.
‘…What is this?’
Why is that guy tied up, and what is the situation?
Gubong’s expression was particularly remarkable.
It seemed quite shocking to see the general tied up and struggling.
Well, that’s true.
‘It’s shocking even to me. How would that guy feel if he saw this?’
The general’s standing in this world seemed beyond imagination.
A piece of land this size.
If you look closely, it’s a place that could almost be considered Hanam-level.
The general was the ruler of this place.
When considering his strength, one could safely say that his standing is on par with that of the Three Lords during the glory days of the Central Plains.
That kind of guy.
‘…Tied up with rope and struggling.’
Even I found it absurd.
Anyway.
“How did this happen…?”
How on earth did things turn out like this?
When I asked, Noya responded with a dismissive expression.
“What happened? He kept whining, so I tied him up.”
“General?”
“Why? Is there a problem?”
Then wouldn’t there be any, you old man?
I had a lot to say, but I carefully chose my words. This was the biggest issue I encountered since meeting Noya face-to-face.
In the past, speaking freely was fine, but now, if you say something wrong, you get hit.
So I thought for a moment and tried to phrase it as nicely as possible.
“Noya. Are you perhaps senile—”
Bam!
“Ah!”
I fell down, holding my head. What the hell?
“… After thinking it over for so long, is that what you blurt out?”
“I’ve said it as nicely as I can…!”
“Ouch. What on earth am I supposed to do with this mouth?”
What indeed? What should I do?
If it hasn’t been fixed at this age, it’s safe to assume it likely never will.
“Ugh.”
I sat up, stifling a scream.
Even at this age, his hands were still sharp.
‘How strong is this guy?’
At a glance, it looked like Yusa had been subdued by Noya. There were no signs of a fight in the immediate area.
That means.
‘They say he was easily subdued.’
How is that possible?
‘What is this? Even compared to the Three Kingdoms, it doesn’t seem to have a solution?’
How strong is Noya?
Even if I fought Yusa with all my strength, my chances of winning are slim.
If he could easily subdue Yusa, it made me re-evaluate Shin Noya’s strength.
An indescribable awe washed over me.
Is it really possible to become that strong with just a human body?
Suddenly, Noya seemed even more impressive.
“… So what is going on?”
I didn’t want to betray my thoughts, so I reined in my curiosity and asked again.
“Didn’t I just explain? I tied him up because he wouldn’t stop whining.”
“So. Why did you catch me? I came here secretly.”
Noya tilted his head at my words.
“Secretly? Who?”
“…yes?”
I was taken aback by those words.
“Who are you, Noya? You didn’t come here secretly, did you?”
“What am I doing?”
“…yes?”
“I didn’t do anything wrong. Why would I come here secretly?”
“…”
I was momentarily speechless at those bold words. That would be true if sin were absent…
‘For something like that….’
If you just look at the situation regarding volcanoes, it doesn’t feel that way.
‘…Let’s set that aside for now.’
I took a deep breath and said,
“…Then, what are you going to do about the sin you just committed?”
“A sin?”
I pointed to the tied-up Yusa.
“If you made the general like this, wouldn’t you have committed a crime that never existed before…?”
“Ah. This guy?”
At my words, Noya smirked and moved his fingers.
Then the air shimmered slightly, and the gag fell out of Yusa’s mouth.
That moment.
“You—!”
Just as Yusa was about to explode with anger.
Bang!
Noya swung his fist and slammed the back of Yusa’s head.
I had to stifle a gasp of surprise at that spectacle.
WHOOSH!
The pressure from the wind exploded outward.
I worried it might affect the outside world, so I quickly shielded myself.
How hard did he hit him?
“Geh… Ugh!”
As soon as Yusa’s head shot up, Noya stomped down on it again with his foot.
Crunch!
“Didn’t you say it was too noisy?”
“Ugh… ugh…”
“I didn’t tell you to bark. Why can’t you understand what I’m saying?”
Noya was smiling as he spoke to Yusa, causing a chill to run down my spine.
‘…This old man.’
He can emit that kind of energy too.
It wasn’t just a burst of energy; it was an energy that felt compressed.
Even though it felt like a thin thread, there was something in there that would never break.
It was chilling.
His playful tone was laced with intensity.
“Yusa. Do you want to wear a leash after such a long time?”
“Ugh…”
“If you don’t, then behave yourself. The kids are watching; I can’t break your head in front of them.”
As Noya finished speaking, he slowly lifted his foot. Yusa’s face, which had been glued to the ground, lifted.
“You bastard….”
The voice that had been about to scream just moments ago now seemed subdued.
His glaring eyes still carried a mix of ambition and hostility.
I could sense he was holding back from unleashing it.
“The master has shown you great mercy. Why are you acting up like this…!”
“What a ruckus. I’m just here on a journey. You’re the one who started the mess.”
“A journey? Don’t make me laugh. Quickly, loosen this thing!”
Kkrrr-!
Yusa strained against the binding ropes, but they showed no sign of loosening.
I widened my eyes slightly when I saw that.
I had felt a bit of Yusa’s strength.
He was the kind of guy who could easily snap a rope like that.
You’re struggling because you can’t even do that?
‘…no way.’
I squinted and focused on the rope. Then I realized why.
‘I’ve integrated my own energy.’
Noya’s essence could be felt woven into the ropes.
It made sense why it wouldn’t break; he had soaked the rope with a ton of his energy.
The problem is.
‘It won’t break even if he tries?’
No matter how much energy is infused, there’s a clear limit.
Yet Yusa was struggling endlessly without any progress on the ropes.
‘What a peculiar method.’
I looked at it with interest.
This was fascinating. How is this possible? Is that part of compression?
I considered touching it, but then—
“This guy again…!”
Yusa’s irritation flared as he noticed me getting closer.
“Oops.”
I had inadvertently slipped up.
“I’m sorry.”
I nervously chuckled and backed off a bit. Yusa stared at Noya and me with incredulity.
Then he said,
“…As expected. This guy was sent by you too?”
“Huh?”
He seemed to grasp something and looked over at Noya with suspicion.
“What are you talking about?”
“Somehow. There’s something strange among the Volcano faction…! What are you plotting?”
“…Oh my. This guy is going bonkers again.”
“The generosity the master has shown is immense…! I’ve held back my desire to chew you to bits and let you in, and yet you dare to act out…!”
Crack!
Yusa gritted his teeth. The more he did, the more the rope shifted.
“How dare you cross the line?!”
“What line? I’ve been telling you to stop wallowing in fantasies for ages. Yet you don’t listen.”
As our conversation continued, I felt a twinge of curiosity.
It seemed they may have known each other before.
I assumed they might know each other, but their bond felt deeper than I’d expected.
“Ha…! So, you arrived on the day the master did. You claim that’s all coincidence? Don’t make me laugh.”
“Who’s the funny one? I was more surprised than you, you fool.”
“As expected, it’s you.”
The veins in Yusa’s eyes grew more pronounced.
“That night too. The time you showed up like a demon. That must’ve been your doing as well?”
“Huh?”
Noya halted at Yusa’s words.
Then he turned his gaze toward me.
With eyes narrowed considerably.
“Khuh-huh….”
I tried to look away from the penetrating gaze.
“…Heavenly Horse…? Heavenly Horse?”
“Don’t pretend you don’t know. You’re the only one here who would pull off such a stunt.”
“You think of people like they’re just balls of trouble.”
“Then what? Isn’t it true?”
“Of course, it’s not….”
Noya briefly fell silent, looking as if he were pondering something.
For some reason, unease bubbled up as I watched him.
A moment slipped by.
“No.”
He stated firmly, then revealed—
“Your Majesty the Heavenly Demon is someone who cannot even be compared to someone like me.”
“…Yes?”
Noya suddenly erupted in laughter.
“Noya…? What are you going on about now?”
“How splendid must one be to even hold the title of Heavenly Horse? The Devil of Heaven, for Heaven’s sake! Just hearing that name sends shivers down my spine.”
A delighted Noya chuckled as he spoke.
I was so bewildered by this old man’s antics that I could only gape.
In contrast, Yusa, upon hearing this, wore a knowing smile, as if he’d anticipated this reaction.
“You… So you’re connected to that guy…”
The murderous glint in his eyes flared.
“Do you truly think you can live this way? Now that this has reached my ears, it means your end is nigh.”
“Hey, what kind of finale are you talking about?”
Noya chuckled heartily at Yusa’s remark.
The absurdity made Noya laugh before his mirth suddenly vanished.
“If I kill you here, having no consequences, would that be an issue?”
“…!”
He bore down on Yusa with a chilling tone.
Yusa flinched at Noya’s words. Noya confirmed his reaction and let out a smirk.
“This is a joke. There’s no way we can get rid of a great general like you here.”
“…This…!”
“However, since I’ve come to you for a purpose, wouldn’t it be possible to discuss things before you unleash your anger?”
Yusa, about to explode, scowled at Noya’s next statement.
“…A purpose? You… to me?”
“Yes. I came here for a stroll and to discuss something with you.”
He had business with Yusa?
I was equally startled by Noya’s words. I had been wondering why he came to Yawol.
‘Did he come to see Yusa?’
The thought that Noya’s purpose revolved around Yusa was surprising.
As I continued to observe the unfolding situation, it gradually revealed itself.
“Heh heh… Heh heh…!”
Suddenly, Yusa started to laugh.
“Business? That’s a joke. Are we on terms to discuss such things?”
“I presumed we were on friendly terms for that sort of exchange. Wasn’t that the case?”
“No way.”
Then Yusa spoke to Noya with glistening eyes, even more intense than before.
“That ended when you betrayed your master and vacated the general position. You are merely a stranger now.”
Hearing this, my eyes grew wide as lanterns.
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