[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-childhood-friend-of-the-zenith":3,"chapter-childhood-friend-of-the-zenith-childhood-friend-of-the-zenith-chapter-806":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Childhood Friend of the Zenith",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1240606,1667,"Chapter 805","childhood-friend-of-the-zenith-chapter-806",806,"\u003Cp>Murmurs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The murmurs mixed into the tense reactions following my greeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I just said hello. Why are they acting like this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone seemed to either break out in cold sweat or have their tension spike even further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sigh...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flinch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even my sigh made them flinch. Seeing that made me feel like I was about to let out even more sighs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What the hell? I haven’t done anything, and it already feels like everything’s going south.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was used to wounds like this. Maybe it felt worse because it had been a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I wanted to approach this normally, but...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of what happened in my past life, I thought about doing things differently this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But judging by their reactions, that was probably out of the question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s kind of rude to react this coldly when someone’s just trying to say hi.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded slightly and took a step forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, I stretched out my hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With just a hint of energy, a chair from a distance floated toward me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunk—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I brought the chair in front of me and sat down with a thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nice to meet you all. Looks like you’re already having a tough morning.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still no response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the atmosphere seemed slightly better than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I scanned the crowd with my sunken eyes and continued speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m Gu Yangcheon, the one who’ll be drilling you lot into shape.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment I spoke, their reactions split.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On one side, the applicants I personally selected nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ten men sent by the Alliance’s headquarters had expressions that hinted at discomfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Let’s see here.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I examined them one by one, memorizing their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, to check if I recognized anyone. Second, to make sure I could remember them later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Fresh eyes.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since they had been pulled from various divisions, their dissatisfaction showed despite attempts to hide it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although this was the formation of a new sword unit, and they might have been unaffiliated members...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Yeah, right.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no way that was the case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was obvious they had been sent as spies from their respective divisions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only difference from what the Twin Rings Sword had tried to do was that...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had hidden his spies among the applicants, while this was completely out in the open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, I preferred this approach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Catching hidden agents was a pain, but when they were this blatant about it, it was easier to deal with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You probably heard the details already. Ah, but if anyone’s offended by a ‘kid’ speaking informally, raise your hand. I won’t change how I speak, but I’ll at least hear you out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, no one raised their hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the moment they joined the unit—or even when they first joined the Alliance—rank had been a given.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then, I’ll take that as no objections and continue.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I pulled out a scroll from my robe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the scroll I received with the official documents, containing brief profiles of the members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You should’ve heard by now—we’re not a sword unit meant for hunting monsters. Our purpose is to prepare for battle against the Demonic Sect. Got it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their gazes sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looked like they’d been properly briefed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll take that as understood—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rustle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I continued speaking while flipping through the scroll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I skipped over the people I’d already memorized and focused on the ones sent by the Alliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Hmm.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three familiar faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five I’d never seen before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two whose names I recognized but not their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And among them...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Four who need to go.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I organized my thoughts and immediately burned the scroll in my hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwoosh—!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden burst of flames startled some of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I noted their reactions and prepared to move forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need for lengthy introductions about me. Since we’re not here to make friends, let’s just get to the point.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I brushed off the ashes from the scroll and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn’t bother showing off my aura or presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As you know, you’re all newly integrated into this unit. So currently, none of you have ranks or positions.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from me, everyone here was just a unit member for now—no ranks assigned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That applied to the men sent by the Alliance too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever positions they held before were wiped clean the moment they joined the Star Dragon Unit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was probably why they looked so dissatisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was something I had agreed upon with Muk Cheoksa in advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, let’s start by deciding that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was the one who’d decide the ranks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually, the commander decided such matters, but this was deeper than that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had every intention of ignoring even the ranks assigned by the Alliance and doing things my way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as I was about to announce it—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rustle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the men from the Alliance raised his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at him, and he immediately began speaking, as if he’d been waiting for this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have a question. Does this mean—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shut it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My sharp tone made him freeze mid-sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I lowered my gaze and stared at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t recall giving you permission to ask questions.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint trace of killing intent leaked into my voice, making him gulp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…I-I apologize.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Name.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pardon?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did I stutter? Introduce yourself before you speak. That’s basic etiquette.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…I’m Jeong Seoljin, a Third-Rank martial artist.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Third-Rank Martial Artist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That put him at peak-level among first-rate martial artists—a combat-oriented rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While not quite unit leader material, he could probably lead a squad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded and gestured for him to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go ahead. What’s your question?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Commander, I just wanted to clarify. I’m a Third-Rank martial artist.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah, I heard you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But does your statement imply we’re discarding the ranking system entirely and creating a new one within the unit?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Alliance had assigned him a high rank, yet he was asking whether that rank meant nothing here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I immediately denied it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s not so much about creating a new system.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still didn’t get it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So let me put it this way—I’ll decide, and you’ll accept it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jeong Seoljin’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clearly didn’t expect me to be so blunt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Second-rank, third-rank, or even fourth-rank—I don’t care.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ranks handed out by the Alliance didn’t matter to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Once you’re here, my word is law.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…But, Commander! The Star Dragon Unit is still part of the Murim Alliance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So what? Are you asking to be treated like a Third-Rank because that’s what the Alliance said you are?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…That’s not exactly what I meant…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bullshit. Don’t lie to me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single curse dropped, and the atmosphere froze in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, you’re just whining because you want to be treated better for what you’ve done before. Why the hell is your tongue so long?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You were so good at twisting your words just now. But when it comes to understanding mine, suddenly it’s hard?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I furrowed my brow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t plan on indulging that nonsense, so stop flaunting your rank. Jeong Seoljin, was what I said really that hard to grasp?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Answer me. Your commander’s asking.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“N-No… sir.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said no, but his face was on the verge of crumpling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at that expression almost made me laugh out loud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What a pathetic sight.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it because I hadn’t properly established authority yet?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could already see them trying to crawl over me for the pettiest reasons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I wasn’t careful, my old temper was going to show.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had to hold it in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was far from easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Things really were simpler before.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, if someone didn’t listen, I’d just make them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they dared to act out, I’d tear off their arms so they couldn’t crawl any further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If their gaze pissed me off, I’d burn their eyes out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was nothing simpler or more convenient than suppressing them with raw strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Now the world’s just making things complicated.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trying to live differently from back then made everything feel so much harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the old days, I’d have ripped out their tongues as an example.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not being able to do that now was killing me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Anyone else like Jeong Seoljin who has a problem with my methods?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I suppressed my irritation as I asked, but yet another hand went up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah, you there.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Greetings, sir. I’m—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hyun Woo-cheol, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, y-yes, sir!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes wavered when I said his name before he even introduced himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go on.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If ranks don’t matter, then… how do you plan to decide them?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I was going to ignore the rankings assigned by the Alliance, he wanted to know what system I’d use instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I already had an answer ready.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s there to decide?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stretched my stiff neck and pointed to a small, empty space within the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s an easy way to handle it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…What do you mean?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwoosh—!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden burst of flames from my hand startled everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I infused my Qi into the fire, compressing it before letting it hover in midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This flame will last about one shichen. After that, it’ll burn out completely.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would take roughly two hours for the Qi to dissipate entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Decide by then.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Excuse me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“D-Decide what?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was visibly flustered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I took my time observing their reactions before elaborating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though honestly, there wasn’t much more to explain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Figure it out however you want. Fight it out, have a peaceful discussion, take a vote—I don’t care. You just need to follow one order before I get back.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I glanced away from the flame and pointed at each group—the applicants I selected and the Alliance members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Each group picks one person to act as their squad leader. Whoever you pick, I’ll put them in the position.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had until the flame burned out to make their decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was my method.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“C-Commander?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As I said, ranks don’t matter. Whoever you choose—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I narrowed my eyes and scanned the room, settling my gaze on the Alliance members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially the ones who had been glaring ever since they were assigned here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No matter who it is, they’ll take the spot. So pick carefully.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, I turned my back on them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was sure they had plenty to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no one dared to ask any more questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe it was because they were dumbfounded, or maybe they just couldn’t wrap their heads around it. Either way, it didn’t matter to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could choose to ignore my command if they wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, it wasn’t every day someone told you to pick your own superior without so much as a proper introduction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘They’re all martial artists.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Men driven by ambition and pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And nothing fueled competition better than ambition and pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This is easier than wasting time establishing order myself.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The quickest way to crush their arrogance wasn’t to force them into submission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was to make them point their blades at each other instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they were going to build factions and play politics anyway, I’d just let them get on with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Alright. That should keep them busy for a while.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I walked away without looking back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Now it’s time to get started on the other side.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My next destination was Muk Yeon’s quarters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>******************\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About half a meal’s time later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, it wasn’t too difficult to reach my destination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, I’d sent word as soon as I arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Commander of the Star Dragon Unit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Muk Yeon narrowed his eyes at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good day.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You must be busy on your first day. What brings you here instead of overseeing your men?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, I left them to keep themselves busy. They’ll be fine for a while.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…You left them to keep themselves busy?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I spoke as if I’d dropped off a group of children, making Muk Yeon frown slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They’re spending time getting to know one another. Something like that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression said he had plenty of questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing it, I cleared my throat and spoke again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way, how’s the Gold Dragon Unit Commander doing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“From what I hear, he should regain consciousness today or tomorrow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What a shame.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m joking. Isn’t that a relief?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I said it was a joke, but he clearly didn’t believe me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How unfair. It’s not like I’m some lunatic who’d wish he never woke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘If anything, him waking up means I can torment him more.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exactly. A few defeats shouldn’t be the end of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he dared to mess with me, he shouldn’t expect to walk away lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m serious. The Gold Dragon Unit Commander is essential to proving my innocence, after all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…I see. Understood.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Muk Yeon’s eyes said he didn’t believe me at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man’s words and expressions never matched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Anyway, what brings you here when you’re so busy, Commander?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though I’d tried to sound sincere, Muk Yeon still didn’t believe me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that wasn’t important right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, it’s nothing much.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I pulled out a scroll I had prepared earlier and handed it to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is the list I mentioned—the people I want to bring in personally.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was part of the agreement I’d made with Muk Yeon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When I took the position as commander and established the Star Dragon Unit, I’d asked for the authority to bring in a few people outside the usual selection or recruitment process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’d initially asked for eight, but Muk Yeon said that was too many and told me to cut it down to three.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some back-and-forth, we settled on five.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, I was here to present those five names.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Now, let’s see.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was also curious to see how Muk Yeon would react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rustle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Muk Yeon slowly flipped through the recommendations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He frowned at some parts and showed confusion at others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, after going through four of the names—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes widened like saucers when he saw the last one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His old hands clenched tightly around the scroll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice wavered slightly as he called out to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surprised, he looked down at the scroll again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It contained basic information about a certain woman’s life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The details were unremarkable at first glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was one line—just one—that explained Muk Yeon’s reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This woman… is she truly…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very end of her description was a single line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It stated that the woman was the illegitimate daughter of the Sword Queen.\u003C\u002Fp>",2411,"2026-06-05T15:10:19.687Z",1,"novelbin.me","ccb91012f6eb00621b78174715dccbb66c1c4429dd29b856969a1532caf04632","childhood-friend-of-the-zenith-chapter-807","childhood-friend-of-the-zenith-chapter-805",974,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fchildhood-friend-of-the-zenith-cover.jpg"]