[{"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-839":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},1240639,1667,"Chapter 838","childhood-friend-of-the-zenith-chapter-839",839,"\u003Cp>As soon as I stepped out of the Poison King’s room, I put some distance between us and exhaled deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Phew.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relief washed over me. Thankfully, my plan had worked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Managed to slip out cleanly.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Poison King had wanted to ask me how I could extract energy from the demon stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But by taking advantage of his emotional state, I had successfully avoided answering his question and made my escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The problem was, by now, the Poison King had likely caught on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘That old man… he won’t sulk over this again, will he?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was old enough to know better, but given his track record, I couldn’t completely rule out the possibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ugh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, I figured it would be fine. Or at least, it had to be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Honestly, considering I’m even helping with the trading company matter, he should let this slide.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s just how the world works, doesn’t it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he’s “former” nobility, as the head of one of the Four Great Families, he ought to have some flexibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…I’ll just tattle on him.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could always report him to the person he cared about most.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that person just so happened to be—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right here, nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At my command, I heard movement from the bushes. Sure enough, a sheepish-looking woman emerged quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it was Tang So-yeol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a slightly lowered gaze, she asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Did you know?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was asking if I had known she’d been hiding there. I answered calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hadn’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surprisingly, Tang So-yeol was exceptionally skilled at concealing her presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I’d heightened my sensory awareness to its absolute peak, I might have detected her, but—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I would’ve had to push it to the limit.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given that my Nine Flames Firewheel Technique was malfunctioning, I’d need to strain myself more than usual to achieve that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You didn’t know?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked startled by my response, clearly assuming I would have noticed her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah, I didn’t.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then… how did you know I was here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could I have known she was here without sensing her presence? The answer was simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Because it seemed like something you’d do.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it was Tang So-yeol—if it was the Tang So-yeol I knew—this was exactly what she would do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was both a belief and a certainty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And it turns out I was right.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Proving my conviction, here she was. That was all there was to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang So-yeol’s already large eyes widened even further, and soon—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heeheehee…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She covered her mouth, laughing softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gentle giggles were endearing, so I instinctively placed my hand on her head and gave it a light pat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She flinched at the sudden contact but didn’t resist. Instead, she quietly enjoyed my touch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her soft green hair curled slightly under my hand, its texture unusually smooth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Does she take special care of it?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, probably not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was a martial artist, and a Hwagyeong level one at that, still young and at her peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, her skin and other physical features were in excellent condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After patting her head for a moment, I brought up what I wanted to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Poison King told me about it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At those words, Tang So-yeol stiffened again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn’t bother withdrawing my hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wh… How much did you hear?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sounded uneasy, her tone betraying her concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was probably worried I’d heard about the engagement fiasco.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That you got angry and ran away because of something he said.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn’t mention everything. There was no need to bring it all up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing my answer, Tang So-yeol visibly relaxed, a hint of relief washing over her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is that all…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why? Was there more I should’ve heard?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“N-no, not at all!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I teased her lightly, and she quickly waved her hands in denial, clearly flustered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging by her reaction, I figured I shouldn’t push her further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, if you say so.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Retracting my hand, I continued,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whatever it is, work it out. The Poison King probably didn’t mean anything bad by what he said.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t deny it. That meant she likely agreed with me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, she probably understood it even better than I did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…I’m doing my best.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even knowing that, Tang So-yeol didn’t seem ready to let it go so easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But it feels like my father doesn’t understand that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If he did, he wouldn’t have suggested taking shortcuts.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This isn’t the kind of fight where I can use something like that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze was firm, unyielding. I could feel her resolve not to back down, no matter what.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…I don’t know what kind of fight it is, but is it really that important?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh, well… okay then.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her unwavering response left me momentarily taken aback. Whatever it was, it seemed to mean the world to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I won’t lose. Not this time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Still, if the Poison King approaches you first and apologizes, maybe give him a chance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…That…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang So-yeol hesitated for a moment, her lips twitching slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she averted her gaze and muttered,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll think about it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least she seemed open to talking if he made the first move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was a relief—for the Poison King more than me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘He’s probably pacing nervously inside right now.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought of the Poison King biting his nails made me chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Since I’ve already set things in motion, I might as well help a little more.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling a bit responsible, I turned to Tang So-yeol and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll head back first. You come about an hour later. You can manage on your own, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? Why? I’ll just—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s an order. No complaints.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the word “order,” her lips pursed tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked unhappy, but it was clear she couldn’t argue against me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I gave her soft cheeks a quick pinch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, her baby fat’s almost gone now. How disappointing, just like with Wi Seol-ah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After giving her instructions, I bid her farewell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, I’ll head off now. See you later.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, I turned and walked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The day was over, and it was time to return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>******************\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After returning to the branch, I immediately sought out the branch leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lord Star Dragon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The branch leader greeted me with a bow of his head upon recognizing me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Everything has been well, I hope?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, absolutely. With the reliable members of the sect protecting us, what could possibly go wrong?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words were coated with honey, oozing flattery. I raised the corners of my mouth in response. As always, I didn’t particularly enjoy situations like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, those who sweeten their tongues like that rarely have clean intentions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I heard you paid a brief visit to the Tang Clan….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, just a quick trip. I had some matters to discuss with the clan leader.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I heard the Tang Clan’s leader visited here a few days ago. Unfortunately, I was preoccupied and missed the chance to meet him. A real shame.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, the branch leader was likely preoccupied with handling the reports from the Dark King—something I’d learned from him directly. Knowing this, I feigned ignorance and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, that happens when you’re busy. I’ll be sure to pass along your regards to the clan leader.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahaha… Thank you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the conversation paused, a brief silence ensued. I took a sip of the tea in front of me, letting it roll slowly in my mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘No poison.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tea was clean. So, they didn’t go as far as tampering with it? What a pity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Or perhaps they’ve caught on?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Considering the possibility, I decided to think a bit more carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way… what was the reason you wanted to see me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His question snapped me out of my thoughts. I quickly recalled the main reason for my visit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Apologies. My mind wandered for a moment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need to apologize. It’s entirely understandable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had no idea what was supposed to be understandable, but I chose to ignore it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The reason I sought you out is… to inquire about possible reinforcements. How much support could you provide?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Reinforcements…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The branch leader’s eyes widened slightly at my question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. It seems we’ll need some additional help.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Ah… uh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The branch leader instantly understood the underlying meaning of my request for reinforcements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Have you perhaps… discovered something?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Acquisition of information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, there would be no reason to suddenly request reinforcements. Furthermore—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Requesting more support means we have some understanding of the opposing forces.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The statement carried numerous implications, and fortunately, the branch leader seemed to grasp its significance well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Observing his reaction, I leaned in slightly, closing the distance between us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s not a certainty, but… I’ve uncovered some leads.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Leads…? Even the Azure Dragon Division said they lacked sufficient information… Hup!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mid-sentence, the branch leader covered his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His earlier words essentially implied, “How could you possibly achieve something even the Azure Dragon Division couldn’t?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing this, he hurriedly added, “I… I apologize for my slip of the tongue.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need to apologize. It’s a reasonable assumption.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I gestured, deliberately echoing the words he had used earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You may not believe me, but I’ve genuinely uncovered something.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is that… true?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. While we still need to investigate what exactly they’re planning… we’ve managed to roughly gauge their forces.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hesitated for a moment, adding a subtle touch of hesitation to my expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“At our current level, I fear it might be a bit too dangerous to handle alone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…I see…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Would it be possible to provide support?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“O-of course. Absolutely. This is for the Alliance, after all… It’s an honor to assist.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The branch leader replied quickly, clearly unable to show hesitation. I let out a sigh of relief, as if I had been unsure of his response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As expected… I knew I could count on you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahaha…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then, with your support, we’ll make the necessary preparations on our end.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Understood. I’ll see to it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The branch leader nodded, his expression carrying a hint of unease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just like that, the conversation came to an end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>******************\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way to the Star Dragon Division’s quarters, I carefully took in every detail as I walked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The branch leader had agreed to the sudden request for reinforcements, but his unease had been palpable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Did I really uncover something?’ His shallow anxiety was evident, but it was the clarity with which he grasped my words that pleased me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Let’s hope this flows the way I want.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether the word reached Ilcheon Sword or Dae Hwan didn’t matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The important thing was ensuring they knew I was planning something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Ideally, it’ll reach Ilcheon Sword.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this wasn’t entirely under my control. All I could do was hope for the best.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘...I need to wrap this up soon.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At most, seven days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the earliest, three. That was the timeframe I’d planned to handle this within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the preparations I’d made, it should go smoothly unless something significant went wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only lingering issue was—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I still can’t use Nine Flames Firewheel.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since my core martial art was unavailable, I needed to tread carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘It’s not like I’m completely helpless without it, but...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It meant I had to be cautious. One mistake, and everything could fall apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of my plans assumed I’d be at full strength, but now this problem had cropped up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I tried to dismiss it, but the truth was, it was a major variable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘There has to be a way.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Either resolve the inner demon problem quickly or figure out a way to handle this situation as I was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I needed a solution, and fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tap. Tap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With my arms crossed, I lightly tapped my fingertips as I mulled over the issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Buzz.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I suddenly sensed someone approaching—directly ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Who is it?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging by their trajectory, they were coming straight for me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When I focused, their face came into view after a few moments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a man, dressed in the uniform of the Seongryong Division.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cautiously approached, bowing with cupped hands. Seeing him, I spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Excuse me, Master… I am M-…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moon Do-hyuk. What’s the matter?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I remembered his name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I recalled correctly, he was a first-class martial artist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Ilcheon Sword’s ears and mouth.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was one of the lackeys Ilcheon Sword used for his schemes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing me call his name first, the man’s expression shifted to something hard to read.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Why is he looking at me like that?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His reaction seemed odd, so I studied him silently for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…You… knew my name?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon Do-hyuk asked, his tone hesitant and disbelieving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I chuckled at the ridiculousness of his question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What nonsense are you spouting? Why wouldn’t I know the names of my subordinates?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If someone were under me, I’d at least bother to remember their name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was he insinuating that I couldn’t even do that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But… it didn’t feel like he was mocking me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don’t look like you’re suffering from heatstroke in this weather, so what’s the issue?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…It’s just that…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The way he hesitated told me everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Ilcheon Sword must’ve sent him with something to say.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear he was here under Ilcheon Sword’s orders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing this, I couldn’t help but smirk inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Of course. He wouldn’t let things slide without trying something.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Ilcheon Sword had done nothing, it would’ve been even more suspicious. At least this way, it was easier to gauge his intentions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘So, what’s your play?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was Ilcheon Sword aiming to do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My guess was that he’d feed me false information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Probably something along the lines of claiming he’d found something to monitor my response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed like the most likely scenario, though I’d considered a few other possibilities as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had to be one of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I stared at Moon Do-hyuk, he finally broke his silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ilcheon Sword… is targeting you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Hm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To my surprise, his words were entirely outside my expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>",2333,"2026-06-05T15:10:19.687Z",1,"novelbin.me","4667540686b84144a509402c3fbc956072238ea241512ed4c26daaca3eae378c","childhood-friend-of-the-zenith-chapter-840","childhood-friend-of-the-zenith-chapter-838",974,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fchildhood-friend-of-the-zenith-cover.jpg"]