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(5)","childhood-friend-of-the-zenith-chapter-304",304,"\u003Cp>Is he doing okay?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt pretty weird to be worrying about another guy, but since Cheol Jiseon was the main reason I decided to come to the Heavenly Dragon Academy in the first place, I decided to give him as much attention as possible as I was busy for the last few days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Our relationship is not too bad either.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And since that bastard didn’t seem to mind it either, becoming his friend seemed like a pretty good idea as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, I helped him pass the exam, gave him a better place to stay, and even became his friend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was doing everything I could possibly do for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This should be enough!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything was proceeding according to my plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the thing that bothered me was the fact that I didn’t know how the others were doing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, I did see them occasionally, mostly during mealtimes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Soyeol looked like she was on the verge of death, and Namgung Bi-ah sometimes came over and just sniffed me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I also ran into Wi Seol-Ah, but she didn’t approach me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked like she wanted to talk to me, so I wondered why she was behaving like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I should just ask her the next time I run into her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shouldn’t be making me anxious with that gaze of hers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, everyone was doing their own thing and Moyong Hi-ah seemed to be the busiest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least that’s what the rumors said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She really loved being the center of attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it the floor below?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could feel the gazes of the  Young Prodigies boring into me as I made my way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed like I had become pretty famous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And during this…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey! What are you staring at!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was this bastard even doing this…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pe Woocheo, who was following me, roared at the Young Prodigies staring at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seriously, why was he doing this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, why was he following me in the first place?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…My life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had put him in his place in our first meeting, but Pe Woocheol started behaving differently after my victory against Cheol Hwanho.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did I hit him too hard in the head?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, I was pretty experienced in beating up people, so there was no way I could have made such a mistake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had definitely beat him up in an unnoticeable way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Look at your eyes. Do you have something against our eldest brother?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…It’s obvious they have something against you, so please keep your mouth shut. I’m about to die of embarrassment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it’s not like we were some thugs or something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was this bastard seriously a blood relative of the Orthodox Faction? He definitely did not come from  the Unorthodox Faction…, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pe Woocheol’s appearance was even more horrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ugh, screw off. Why are you following me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shouldn’t the younger brother follow the older brother at all times?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, not at all, so stop following me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was praying for him to leave me alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should I just fold him in half and force him back to the dormitory?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, that should make things more comfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, it looked like I had arrived at my destination as I made my decision\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll have a talk with you lat- “\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Do you have a sister?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as I was about to step into the room Cheol Jiseon was in, I heard a voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I tried to see what was happening inside, and from the looks of it, Cheol Jiseon was speaking to some nameless bastard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere doesn’t seem to be good though\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was obvious that their relationship wasn’t a good one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sigh, why do bastards like him keep showing up wherever I go?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such bastards were really obsessed with crushing people weaker than themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it seemed like Cheol Jiseon was unlucky enough to run into one of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a body too weak for a martial artist, and since he always lagged behind by a step, Cheol Jiseon was an obvious target for the bastards who pretended to be strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And I knew that pretty well since I had gone through the same experience in my past life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the difference was that I would fight back even if it killed me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Cheol Jiseon is different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I thought it would be fine for me to stand back and observe the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, what happened next….\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Does your sister look like you? It’d be nice if she did. I want a lot of wives, you see. So, how about you introduce her to me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-I’m someone who can change your life. And this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, you know?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pissed me off even though it wasn’t even directed at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were me, I would’ve pulled out that bastard’s tongue and burned it on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is he going to hold back after all that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Cheol Jiseon was inherently kind by nature, if he held back no–\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…Huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, what Cheol Jiseon did next shocked me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if he were trying to find and grab something, Cheol Jiseon began moving his finger under a table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that slow and strange movement was only noticeable to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sooner did I see his fingers move, I took action immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had two reasons for doing that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first reason was because if he used that power recklessly, I was certain that the area around him would become scorched and destroyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the second…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s definitely him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was now certain about the type of person Cheol Jiseon was, he was definitely the bastard I’d been looking for…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And because of that, I took action without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I charged my Qi and greeted the bastard harassing Cheol Jiseon with a kick in the chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>******************Cheol Jiseon could no longer make sense of his current situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What just happened?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything happened in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yangcheon appeared out of nowhere and turned everything into a mess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bastard who he sent flying with a kick was still struggling to breathe, barely holding onto his consciousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Cough… Huff…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood dripped from his nose as he coughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What… What are you…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even that bastard didn’t seem to understand what was happening to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After barely managing to hold onto his consciousness, he raised his head up and yelled at the person who attacked him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How dare you do that to me…! Are you not afraid of the consequences!?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why do bastards like you keep saying the same thing every time? Do you guys rehearse it or something?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You bastard…! Do you even know who I am…!?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who are you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Gu Yangcheon spoke to him after walking up to his nose, the bastard fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I said, who are you ?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t using any Combat Qi nor was he showing any killing intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All Gu Yangcheon did was talk to him, but it felt as if the atmosphere around him became colder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…I am Jin Eesuk of the Taesanjin Clan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, the Taesanjin Clan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Gu Yangcheon clap his hands, Jin Eesuk turned arrogant once again, believing that Gu Yangcheon had understood his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, if you understood, then- “\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And where exactly is that, you bastard?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pow!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ugh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Gu Yangcheon simply smacked Jin Eesuk on the back of his head, as if that didn’t really matter to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that, Jin Eesuk’s group tried to intervene…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t move.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But a giant with a horrifying expression on his face stopped them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who is it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheol Jiseon simply observed the scene in confusion, but a member of Jin Eesuk’s group recognized the man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Pe Woocheol…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What…? That’s Pe Woocheol?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A famous Young Prodigy even Cheol Jiseon knew of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although they weren’t as affluent as the Tang Clan who ruled over the lands of Sichuan, the Pe Clan was still famous in their own right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it was hard to not know the giant Pe Woocheol, who was a blood relative of Pe Clan and a relatively famous Young Prodigy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You better not get in our eldest brother’s way. I might accidentally kill you.”The members of Jin Eesuk’s group shriveled back in fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did he just call him eldest brother?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then, that person is…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The famously aggressive Pe Woocheol was said to have become softer after he joined the Heavenly Dragon Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a rumor going around saying that a pretty famous person had made Pe Woocheol their underling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ugh, please… Didn’t I tell you to return to your room?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He kept trying to push Pe Woocheol away, but Pe Woocheol insisted on staying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having finally recognized the person before him, Jin Eesuk became deathly pale and he completely forgot that his bleeding nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“T-True Dragon…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After shouting at Pe Woocheol, Gu Yangcheon turned back to Jin Eesuk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So then, shall we continue our conversation?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“W-What brings the True Dragon here…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ayo, why are you speaking so politely? I don’t mind your previous manner of speaking.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he spoke with a smile, it felt like he would be killed if he actually did it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What was your name again? Jin suck?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jin… Eesuk…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Right, Eesuck. Your age?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why are you asking such a- “\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t feel like answering?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Twenty, I-I am twenty years old.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You are old enough then.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Satisfied with his answer, Gu Yangcheon grabbed hold of Jin Eesuk’s hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then why can’t you act your age huh? Did you doze off when you were supposed to learn that or something?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…What… did you…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Didn’t no one ever tell you not to bully the disabled?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Gu Yangcheon suddenly applied pressure on one of Jin Eesuk’s fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Craaack-!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, a horrifying sound resounded in the room,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Jin Eesuk let out a silent scream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Picking on others even at this age? Why are you still in the Orthodox Faction? Just screw off to the Unorthodox Faction.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ugh… Ough…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stop overreacting. I purposely broke a finger on your right hand because you’re left-handed. Pretty considerate, right? I know.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Cheol Jiseon had now become a disabled person thanks to Gu Yangcheon, it wasn’t time for him to worry about that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>H-How…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheol Jiseon was grateful that Gu Yangcheon had saved him from Jin Eesuk, but he never thought that he’d be that brutal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The True Dragon would surely have to face some consequences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheol Jiseon’s eyes darted around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Pe Woocheol their way, they only continued to watch the True Dragon brutally dismantle Jin Eesuk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ough…W-Why are you doing this…! This has nothing to do with you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Eesuk shouted out of frustration, but Gu Yangcheon smirked after hearing his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nothing to do with me? He’s my friend.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed towards Cheol Jiseon as he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that, everyone turned their gaze toward Cheol Jiseon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is the True Dragon’s friend?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just who is he…?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They say that birds of afeatherflock together, so does that mean that he is also…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single phrase from Gu Yangcheon was all it took for Cheol Jiseon’s expression to shatter in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheol Jiseon felt dizzy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing made sense any longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why did you pick on my friend?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I didn’t know he was your-“\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Woosuck, that’s not a good excuse.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Eesuk was now Jin Woosuck, but he wasn’t in the situation to argue about that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You shouldn’t have been doing something like that in the first place, isn’t that right? ”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was too late for him now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yangcheon grabbed Jin Eesuk’s hands once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Eesuk started trembling as tears formed in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was about to scream in pain…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s enough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone intervened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a firm and powerful voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It wouldn’t do you any good if you keep going.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone broke through the group of helpless Young Prodigies and approached Gu Yangcheon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The owner of the voice was the Meteor Sword, Jang Seonyeon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After realizing who he was, the group of Young Prodigies finally felt relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were really glad to see the Meteor Sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This isn’t even your group Master Gu, so how about you stop there?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pe Woocheol blocked Jang Seonyeon with his giant body…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Move aside.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Gu Yangcheon threw Jin Eesuk aside and stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Combat Qi flickered in Gu Yangcheon’s fierce eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why did you interfere?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As I said, both sides would have been harmed if you continued.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, I guess I wasn’t clear enough. I’ll say it again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Pardon?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why did you choose to interferenow?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing Gu Yangcheon repeat his words, the spectators observed them with a strange look on their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What did Gu Yangcheon mean by that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…What are you talking about?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why did you meddle only after I crushed this Woosuck or Eesuck bastard, even though you were watching the whole time?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master Gu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m sure you were watching. My friend… Hey friend, what was your name again?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cheol Jiseon…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, I’m sure you were watching Jiseon getting picked on by that retard over there.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did Jang Seonyeon really have no idea that Jin Eesuk was picking on Cheol Jiseon for a few days now? Gu Yangcheon didn’t believe it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This bastard is pretending to be clueless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, why did Jang Seonyeon decide to meddle now, even though he did nothing while Cheol Jiseon was getting picked on?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you think that something would change if you barged in like a hero? You retard, you should’ve done that from the beginning. I can’t believe that you are trying to look cool after I did all the hard work.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…I was simply waiting for Master Cheol to overcome his struggles.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Overcome my ass. What, are you his mentor or something? Waiting for him to overcome his struggles? Can’t even come up with a better excuse.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yangcheon was really getting on Jang Seonyeon’s nerves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though his harsh and condescending manner made the others around him frown, they couldn’t help but wonder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Technically speaking, Gu Yangcheon wasn’t even wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do a better job next time. Don’t make some sad excuses. Oh, if that’s not the case, then perhaps-“As Gu Yangcheon continued speaking, he got closer to Jang Seonyeon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jang Seonyeon tried to take a step back…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kwak–!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Ugh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Gu Yangcheon gripped onto his shoulder tightly and pulled him closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, in a voice quiet enough so only he could hear it, he whispered into Jang Seonyeon’s ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Was this your doing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing Gu Yangcheon, Jang Seonyeon’s eyes opened wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And even though he was trying to gauge Jang Seonyeon’s reaction, Gu Yangcheon remained expressionless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if he knew all along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It seems that you have your own plans, so how about I tell you something interesting? No one else knows this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jang Seonyeon tried to escape from Gu Yangcheon, but he couldn’t shake him off, so he had no choice but to listen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You will die here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Wh…at?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m just letting you know.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying those words calmly, Gu Yangcheon let go of Jang Seonyeon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then gave Jang Seonyeon some space and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since you’ve volunteered to take care of the aftermath, I’ll take my leave. Oh, right.”In the middle of his words, Gu Yangcheon turned around and stared at Jin Eesuk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ugh…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Eesuk flinched on meeting Gu Yangcheon’s gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll kill you if you lay your hands on my friend again, got it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“U-Understood…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll also pull your tongue out and burn it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With those parting words, Gu Yangcheon left Jin Eesuk, who was wiping his blood, and approached Cheol Jiseon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stand up, let’s go eat.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pardon? I mean, huh? R-Right now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When do you want to go then? Wait, do you not eat lunch?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, that’s not the–.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was he really going to leave like this after creating this much havoc?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheol Jiseon stared at Gu Yangcheon speechlessly, but Gu Yangcheon didn’t seem to be bothered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He said he’ll take care of the rest. Let’s go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheol Jiseon wondered who he was referring to, but then, he realized that he was referring to Jang Seonyeon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wondered if they were friends, but the atmosphere made him doubtful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It made more sense for it to be the opposite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheol Jiseon hesitated, but Gu Yangcheon dragged him along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Woocheol, what’s for lunch today?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t know, brother.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…At least you are honest. It’s fine, let’s see once we get there.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence lingered even after Gu Yangcheon’s group left the scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt like a huge storm swept through the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Eesuk still couldn’t stop trembling and even his pants were drenched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Eesuk’s group belatedly ran towards him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your finger…! We should first take him to- “\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wouldn’t it be best to inform the instructor about this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slam–!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the group was busy trying to think of the best solution, a loud noise echoed throughout the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone turned toward the direction of the noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“M-Master Jang?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The source of that sound was none other than Jang Seonyeon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone stared at Jang Seonyeon in shock on seeing him break a table in half, but they gasped when they saw the look on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was understandable, since the Jang Seonyeon, who was famous for being kind, had a look that resembled a Demon.\u003C\u002Fp>",2867,"2026-06-05T15:09:39.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","19450214f89f157f0d0073b0a6b3bb77c49e52695f327567ed6b2524d4b5b86a","childhood-friend-of-the-zenith-chapter-305","childhood-friend-of-the-zenith-chapter-303",974,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fchildhood-friend-of-the-zenith-cover.jpg"]