The World’s Greatest is Dead

The World’s Greatest is Dead – Chapter 151

“You did well.”

‘… Huh?’

I had to wear a stunned expression due to the sudden praise from the “Virtuous Moon Sword.”

Did I hear that correctly?

‘He said I did well…?’

I almost frowned unconsciously at the words of the “Virtuous Moon Sword.”

Was that the right thing to say in this situation? His compliment left me quite bewildered.

It was true that I performed well in the martial duel. From the perspective of a Sect Leader, it was a compliment he could justifiably give, but in the current scenario, it seemed peculiar.

The thing was…

‘I practically destroyed his daughter.’

Moonlight Delight, Chun Hye-In.

I had just turned the Blue Moon Sect’s pride, and the daughter of the “Virtuous Moon Sword,” into a pulp.

‘Is that the correct reaction?’

I was quite taken aback when he approached me saying I did well.

‘Could it be sarcasm?’

I suspected that he might be feigning praise while actually intending to needle me, but his expression suggested otherwise.

The “Virtuous Moon Sword” was smiling faintly.

There didn’t seem to be a trace of displeasure or negativity in that smile.

“… Did you say I did well?”

So, I asked him once again.

“Yes.”

The “Virtuous Moon Sword” nodded calmly as he spoke.

“It was much better than expected. It was surprising.”

“… Thank… you.”

It seemed to be genuinely sincere.

‘… Is this man really in his right mind?’

‘I just beat up his daughter like that, and he says I did well?’

Not just beat up, I brutally assaulted her to madness.

They said I drove a punch into her solar plexus and broke her nose. But he praises me for something like that?

‘I knew he wasn’t normal, but…’

It seems he’s even more bizarre than I thought.

Then…

“However.”

Suddenly, the “Virtuous Moon Sword” wiped the smile off his face and spoke.

“I assume you realize the finish was somewhat excessive during the duel. What are your thoughts on that?”

“…”

Hearing those words, I swallowed dryly. It felt like small needles pricking my skin.

It signified the air had quickly changed.

“… Yes. I do think so.”

It was indeed a bit much.

I even heard I almost took a heavily unconscious girl and tried to finish her off.

Even trying to gloss over, there’s a limit.

‘… This is frustrating.’

It’s easy to say it was excessive as if talking about someone else, but it was indeed my doing.

Tension made my body stiffen slightly.

I was worried about what the “Virtuous Moon Sword” would say next.

“Is that so?”

“Yes.”

“I see.”

“…?”

“…”

“….”

That was, surprisingly, the end of the conversation. He did not further blame me for anything.

Satisfied with my acknowledgment, he did not bring up any more words.

What the heck is this?

What on earth is this man? I thought I had a rough idea. Now it seems I don’t have a clue.

‘He’s truly a peculiar man.’

Is it impossible for a normal person to take up the position of the Blue Moon Sect’s Sect Leader?

Or do they only choose such eccentric people as Sect Leaders?

The previous Sect Leader and this man are equally strange.

“Um… Can I ask why you called for me?”

If not to reprimand me, then for what purpose was I called?

When I asked about this, the eyes of the “Virtuous Moon Sword” turned towards me.

“Didn’t I just say?”

“Hmm?”

“I called you to say you did well.”

“… Ah…?”

So, basically…

“Did you call me to praise me?”

“Exactly.”

“… Ah, I see.”

He really called me just to say I did a good job.

“Thank you…”

Nod.

At my expression of gratitude, the “Virtuous Moon Sword” nodded in response. Was it really the end of whatever he wanted?

“……”

“……”

The silence indicated an end. Was this really how it ended? Despite knowing about his peculiar personality, I hadn’t thought it would be this extreme.

Could I simply leave now? Just as the question occurred to me,

“Ah.”

Suddenly, I remembered something I had to tell the Virtuous Moon Sword.

“Excuse me, Sect Leader.”

The Virtuous Moon Sword looked at me quietly. It seemed like he wanted me to speak.

“As audacious as it may seem, I have a request to make.”

“A request?”

“Yes.”

Coincidentally, I had a task for Virtuous Moon Sword.

“Could you write a letter to the Mount Hua Sect?”

Hearing my request, Virtuous Moon Sword’s eyebrows slightly furrowed.

“…… Mount Hua?”

“Yes. It seems that the Mount Hua Sect will participate in the Dragon-Phoenix Tournament this time. I have something I need to discuss with them.”

“What would that conversation entail?”

“It concerns my master’s artifacts.”

“!”

Mentioning the Sword Saint’s relics widened Virtuous Moon Sword’s eyes.

“To be exact, I possess a Mount Hua Sect’s item, whereas they have my master’s relic.”

“……”

I mentioned the Black Night Fabric. Frankly, I wanted to handle this quietly and personally, but there were too many issues involved.

‘I wonder if they’ll just hand it over if I simply ask.’

Yu Chun-gil claimed it was an emblematic item of theirs. Conversely, what I possessed likely held significant symbolism for Mount Hua.

Brashly suggesting an exchange, given I held their item, could be risky.

‘It’s best to be honest and borrow a name in such matters.’

The transaction had to transform into one between sects instead of individuals.

‘It’s not about what the Sword Saint’s successor holds but what Blue Moon Sect stored and wants to exchange.’

With this shift, the dialogue would change.

Therefore, I formally requested Virtuous Moon Sword’s assistance.

“Mount Hua is in possession of his belongings.”

“Yes. According to my master’s last wish, there was a mutual agreement to exchange ages ago. The current situation requires retrieving it.”

“…… Hmm.”

Virtuous Moon Sword’s expression revealed his puzzlement upon hearing this.

“Why mention this now?”

It was a reasonable question, as declaring such information now instead of earlier was unexpected.

I had prepared my response.

“I wasn’t certain if Blue Moon Sect was trustworthy.”

“!”

I was blunt.

I wasn’t sure if Blue Moon Sect could be trusted.

The statement held two meanings.

Firstly, it was, ‘A plausible excuse or explanation that an outsider might use.’

Secondly, it was for ‘Testing’.

It was an attempt to gauge Virtuous Moon Sword’s reaction.

I didn’t trust Blue Moon Sect.

I needed to see Virtuous Moon Sword’s response to this statement.

‘Indeed.’

Were you involved in Yu Chun-gil’s death?

If he suspected Yu Chun-gil’s death played a part in my distrust of Blue Moon Sect, there might be a subtle reaction.

If such was the case, ‘There could be a high likelihood of involvement by Virtuous Moon Sword in the matter.’

In any instance, it was possible that Virtuous Moon Sword was entangled in this affair.

After speaking, I observed his face.

He appeared to ponder, and soon enough, “I understand.”

He ended his response by nodding in acknowledgement.

‘…… Sigh.’

I hid my disappointment internally.

‘It’s vague.’

His reaction made it difficult to discern whether he was involved or not.

Though it didn’t seem likely,

‘It’s still too early to be sure.’

I couldn’t be certain yet.

“I will send a letter to the Mount Hua Sect regarding this matter.”

“…… Thank you.”

I bowed my head with respect.

After that, I did not engage in any further conversation.

If I wanted to, I could have found something to say, but instead, I said, “I shall take my leave now.”

“Alright.”

I wanted to leave the scene due to my slightly muddled thoughts, making further conversation challenging.

* * *

After leaving the sect leader’s residence, I walked slowly, biting the tip of my thumb with my teeth.

‘It’s ambiguous.’

I recalled the recent events.

‘Is the Virtuous Moon Sword not involved?’

I had been most suspicious of Virtuous Moon Sword as the person who killed Yu Chun-gil.

However, from the reaction he just showed, it seemed less likely that he was involved.

‘Though it’s too early to conclude with just this.’

It was something I needed to think deeply about.

While I was pondering over it.

‘That damned guy doesn’t seem to care.’

The person directly involved, Yu Chun-gil, was not saying anything, simply wandering through the air.

‘Damn it.’

I felt enraged.

Given that Yu Chun-gil was so indifferent, I wondered if I should also not concern myself.

‘But, of course, I can’t.’

If it were indeed a murder, I couldn’t just ignore it.

If the culprit existed within the Blue Moon Sect, I would undoubtedly be a thorn in their side.

‘Although there may be differences in the reasons for killing the Sword Saint.’

Just the fact a successor had appeared would be a problem.

‘They might be targeting me.’

They could try to approach and deal with me before things got troublesome.

Knowing this, it was imperative to investigate this further.

‘That man over there is not even concerned, despite wandering lost in thoughts.’

The person directly involved, Yu Chun-gil, had been silent, as if he had something else on my mind.

How could he be so detached?

‘Does he trust me to handle it?’

Because he knew that doing nothing would jeopardize my situation.

He might be standing back, believing I’ll handle it on my own.

‘… Considering the old man’s temperament, that might be the case.’

Thinking about his cunning nature, it seemed entirely possible.

‘What the hell.’

Who could I blame for this mess?

It was my fault for trying to survive by joining hands with that evil spirit.

‘When will I ever get free from this?’

I was at the peak of my abilities. That old man was holding my life at stake, leaving me with no choice but to move.

I halted mid-thought as I was walking.

‘Is it really that there’s no other way?’

I questioned myself as I recalled everything.

Was I really being forced to do what I didn’t want to?

‘…….’

Thinking about it, it strangely became clear.

It wasn’t like I was being forced at all.

‘I’m doing this because there’s something to gain.’

According to Yu Chun-gil, there was much to gain.

I knew this and that’s why I was moving.

Calling it forced would indeed be a mischaracterization.

“Sigh.”

I let out a deep sigh which prompted Yu Chun-gil to react.

『Young one, what troubles you?』

“… It’s nothing. I’ve just realized my situation more clearly.”

『Hmm?』

Yu Chun-gil tilted his head, seemingly confused by the answer, but without further elaboration, I continued walking.

Regardless of what happened, finishing what needed to be done was the priority.

After a brief walk, I soon reached my destination.

It was a place I had visited just yesterday.

“Ah, you’re here,” someone inside said, startled to see me.

A burly man, who appeared to be over seven feet tall, noticed me.

“Good morning.”

I smiled as I looked at the man.

“Division Leader.”

“……”

The Small Moon Division Leader avoided my gaze upon seeing my smile.

Continuing to follow my gaze, I said, “We have something to discuss, don’t we?”

*Grit.*

The Small Moon Division Leader gritted his teeth harshly.

A look of frustration was clearly written on his face.