Chapter: 951
“What…?”
Yusa narrowed her eyes and asked in disbelief.
Did I mishear? No matter how I think about it, I must have misheard.
What did that guy just say?
‘…Catch it?’
Did he really call me a catch? That can’t be right.
Yusa’s eyes trembled as she processed the absurdity of hearing such words for the first time in her life. A catch?
‘…Me?’
Born in the center of the Moonlight Tribe, she had lived for countless years.
During that nonsensical era, Yusa had reigned over her master, and the Moonlight Tribe had all knelt before her.
Among the current generals, the only ones from the Moonlight Tribe were herself and the mysterious being known as Yarang.
‘How dare you.’
Call me a catch?
Not even purebloods are worthy of being beneath my feet!
“…Hahaha….”
Yusa let out a laugh.
Cold sweat dripped from the blue-haired leader’s chin at the sight.
Drop.
The moment a drop of sweat hit the floor—
Gugugugugugu—!!!
A tremendous aura erupted from Yusa’s body.
The blue-haired leader’s body trembled as he felt that energy up close.
“Eugh…!!!”
Not only was he sweating profusely, but his hands were shaking uncontrollably.
It felt both distant and eerie.
An aura mingled with murderous intent and fighting spirit spread throughout the place.
Gugugugugu—!!!!
The building trembled, and dust fell like confetti.
Amidst this scene, Yusa, the owner of the energy, was smiling.
With a wide grin, she gazed at the figure before her.
“What are you?”
At that moment, Yusa’s pupils had already dilated like those of a wild beast.
“Don’t you know who I am? You really should.”
Crack.
As Yusa took a step, the ground caved in beneath her feet.
The earth felt as if it couldn’t bear her weight and was crumbling.
“Otherwise, you’ll get chewed to bits by me right here.”
Chomp chomp.
She intended to chew him up and swallow him whole.
With such thoughts, Yusa radiated a fierce aura.
Heh heh heh…
An irritating laugh passed through her ears.
“…Are you laughing?”
It was a sound that reached the person standing in front of her.
Unable to contain himself any longer, he clutched his mask and burst into laughter.
At that, Yusa’s eyes widened. Her pupils began to dilate with indignation.
[…Ah, sorry about this. I couldn’t help myself.]
“…What’s so funny?”
[How could it not be funny?]
Flutter.
As Yusa halted, the figure moved.
The black clothing billowed.
At the same time, he walked forward unfazed, as if the aura she emitted posed no threat to him at all.
Watching him, Yusa’s smile deepened.
[Isn’t it amusing how something insignificant acts as if it is above heaven? How could that not be funny?]
“…Damn.”
Insignificant.
As if I’m the one who understands heaven?
At that moment, a cross appeared over Yusa’s head.
“…How dare you….”
How can something so trivial be so bold?
Crack.
A rough sound echoed from Yusa’s body.
Her tail expanded,
And concurrently, one arm grew larger, sprouting thick fur.
Just considering the size of that arm, it was akin to that of another human.
From the enlarged fingers, sharp claws extended.
“If you kneel down now, I’ll spare your life.”
Yusa declared. Just as her body transformed, her voice had changed as well.
It was an unpleasant sound, blending a boy’s sweet tone with an old, dry rasp.
“I’ll take off both your arms, but your life will be saved. Bow down now.”
[…]
Despite Yusa’s warning, the guy stood in silence.
“Why so quiet? Ah, have you gotten scared?”
Yusa sneered, relishing the moment.
He had pretended to be strong a moment ago, but was he terrified now?
Just as that thought crossed her mind—
[How disappointing.]
The masked figure spoke to Yusa.
“…What did you say?”
Disappointed? You’re disappointed?
[The leaders have begun to bore me… And it seems generals aren’t much different either.]
“…”
At those words, Yusa’s smile faded.
For a moment, she considered the slim possibility that this unknown individual didn’t know who she was.
But from what he said, it didn’t seem like that was the case.
Then—
‘You know I’m a general and still act like this?’
How can he be so arrogant when he knows she is one of the four great beings under the heavens?
It was utterly absurd.
It couldn’t be happening.
Even among different generals, they had a mutual respect that prevented them from outright ignoring one another.
‘Who is this guy?’
How dare he disrespect a general like me?
Yusa fixed her gaze on him, confusion etched on her face.
‘What is this?’
What in the world?
Why.
‘Can you not see anything?’
She felt nothing from him.
It wasn’t that his strength was invisible.
The presence he exuded was palpable.
She could sense some unpleasant power, and from his brazen confidence, it was clear he was not weak.
But one thing was clear.
‘That’s all there is.’
She couldn’t see anything beyond that. She couldn’t tell how much strength he possessed.
Or what other identity he might hold.
She felt a void where information should have been.
‘…What….’
What kind of sensation is this? It was an alien feeling that she had never experienced in her life.
Her sense of self was absolute.
She should be able to penetrate any barrier and see what lies within.
‘…Why can’t I grasp anything about him?’
It set off alarm bells that she couldn’t recognize something standing right in front of her.
No way.
‘Is it because of that mask?’
That cracked white mask he wore. Surely, that had some sort of effect.
Yes, that must be it.
Having realized this, Yusa smirked once more.
‘Though I don’t know how you’re tricking my eyes…’
Understanding the cause made little difference.
All she needed was to make him take off that mask.
Moreover.
‘I see the Moonlight Tribe in you.’
Looking at the ears and tail, it was clear that he belonged to the Moonlight Tribe.
That meant—
‘He is also beneath my feet.’
That mysterious being was ultimately a subordinate to her.
Once this clicked, Yusa’s eyes sparkled with determination.
“Now it’s too late to regret.”
Upon hearing Yusa’s declaration, the figure nodded.
Seeing that, Yusa pressed on.
But—
[Right now.]
The command that escaped her lips was cloaked in an unexplainable power.
[Take off that mask.]
It was an absolute order that no being under her command could disobey.
Immediately after speaking, Yusa beamed.
Now, remove it.
She needed to see the face of that pesky being that had recently been disrupting her territory.
‘After confirming that.’
She would devour him whole, bones included.
Chomp chomp.
With that anticipation in mind, Yusa kept her gaze on him.
Swish.
Moments later, the figure moved.
He lifted his arm, stroked his mask, and then grasped it.
Just as expected.
‘What can you do?’
It’s a bond and commitment embedded in the soul.
A curse and blessing that no one can evade.
‘Will you be any different just because you’re him?’
No matter how confident he was, that would be the end for him.
She pondered over what kind of confidence he could have to show his fangs to her.
As she thought about that, Yusa glared at the guy.
Click.
A faint sound emerged from the mask.
Is he about to take it off now?
The moment her focus was entirely on that shape—
“…Huh?”
Yusa involuntarily let out an exclamation.
The hand that had been clutching the mask suddenly dropped.
And the guy strolled toward Yusa as if nothing had happened.
Even—
[Seems like you still don’t get it.]
He spoke casually towards her.
[Don’t dare issue me commands, you catch.]
“…Wh-what…!”
To not only ignore her order but continue to act so arrogantly!
[You have no right to command me, you filthy bug.]
“…!”
At the sound of his low voice, Yusa’s eyes widened. Are you saying the command has no effect?
That can’t be true!
‘…What is going on…?’
There’s no existence under the heavens that can defy the laws of the universe.
Not even the master of the world could accomplish that.
Which means—
‘…He isn’t listening to me…’
In other words.
‘Does that mean he’s a being higher than me?’
This unknown entity could only mean that he was a superior being compared to her.
“That’s absurd…!”
The thought sent Yusa into an outrage.
“That can’t be real!”
Above the generals, only the master reigns.
But someone higher than her? Such a notion couldn’t possibly exist.
“What kind of trick are you playing-!”
Fuming with rage, Yusa clenched her fists tightly.
The massive beast-like arm floated, ready to strike.
Crack—!!!
Slicing through the air with great speed.
She increased her velocity, aiming to rip him apart.
Just as her claw was about to reach the figure’s face—
[Stop.]
Suddenly, she felt a firm command.
Thud!
Kuooooo—!!
“…!”
Yusa’s hand froze at his command.
Not just her hand.
Her entire body became rigid.
Her body locked in place, Yusa’s eyes trembled.
This sensation…
It felt exactly like the pressure she experienced when issuing orders.
‘How…!’
Ignoring the commands she had given.
And yet, he could issue commands back to her?
What on earth is this…
[Still not getting it?]
“…”
A heavy voice crashed through Yusa’s mind.
The figure had bypassed her arm and was now standing right before her.
[Didn’t I tell you? You have no right to command me.]
Knock knock.
She tried to will her body to move, but to no avail.
Her body remained stony.
What kind of being is this? What entity could allow such audacity?
She wanted to ask, but with her mouth sealed shut, Yusa had no way to voice her frustration.
[Even if you shout, will your words reach the heavens? That’s all you are.]
Swish.
He deftly lifted Yusa’s chin with his finger.
Her head tilted upward without resistance.
[Understand your place.]
Their eyes locked, and Yusa swallowed hard.
In the darkness, her purple gaze flickered.
Staring into those eyes felt as though anything could be consumed.
And yet, it felt strangely familiar.
What is it about those eyes…?
Where had she encountered that gaze before?
After a short pause, a memory resurfaced for Yusa.
‘Ah.’
There was no need to search far.
It’s someone close, a being she serves, reveres, and respects.
‘…Master?’
The master of all realms and her own sky.
That presence bore the gaze she recognized.
‘…No way…’
It wasn’t even amusing. The thought propagated disbelief within her.
How could she feel his essence through someone else she didn’t even know?
As Yusa tried to shove away that absurd notion, shaming herself—
[Lower your head.]
The figure commanded Yusa.
[Bow.]
“…!”
Thud!
Yusa’s knees slammed against the ground.
Crack! The floor splintered as her knees sunk deep.
Both knees were embedded into the earth.
And it wasn’t just her knees that met the ground; Yusa’s gaze was directed downward as well.
This was utter humiliation.
All she could see was the ground and the tips of the figure’s feet.
Seeing this, Yusa’s body began to tremble uncontrollably.
In that moment, his voice echoed within the silence.
[Perfect.]
In a tone that suggested satisfaction, he spoke.
[Yes, that look suits you perfectly.]
“…”
[Don’t you think so?]
The more she heard his voice, the more something stirred within Yusa’s heart.
It wasn’t hunger that rose; rather,
It was feelings of dread and fear.
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