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Jecheondaesung and Hwang Jiho stared at each other without a word.

I couldnt see them properly since I was hiding so I dont know what their expressions look like, but the heavy atmosphere made me sure that it wasnt a friendly air around them.

Hwang Jiho knows about Do Sihoos powers so he mustve guessed to some extent that hes related to Wu Zhiqi.

And the fact that Jecheondaesung was here makes it clear that he figured out the connection between Wu Zhiqi and Do Sihoo.

It was a very short time interval, but I simulated various situations in my head.

And it was difficult to stay optimistic.

Worst case scenario is wed have to engage with Jecheondaesung.

It will be difficult to fight him up front since we dont have measures and strategies set up in advance.

It would be different though if Hwang Jiho fights Jecheondaesung and by extension the Monkey Clan, all for Do Sihoo.

But that situation seems difficult.

The 12-point alliance has a treaty of mutual non-aggression. But now that Do Sihoo is in the hands of Jecheondaesung, if Hwang Jiho forcibly tries to get him back, it would mean that the Tiger Clan showed aggression to the Monkey Clan first.

Jecheondaesung once handed Hwang Jiho the gingojuto prove that he wasnt the traitor in the alliance.

If Jecheondaesung or the Monkey Clan breaks the non-aggression agreement and essentially betrays the alliance, Hwang Jiho will get the gingoju.

However, neither Jecheondaesung nor the Monkey Clan acted against the agreements of the 12-point alliance.

If were to fight for Do Sihoo right here, Jang Namwook and Yoo Sanghoon would be involved for sure. What should I do?

Should I ask Hwang Jiho to take Jang Namwook and Yoo Sanghoon away?

More than anything, I was most concerned about the twos safety.

Oh? Youre here too, Jiho? Long time no see!

A huge catastrophe.

Jang Namwooks bright greeting smashed the tension in the room.

It was an innocent greeting, but the aftermath of those words could be devastating.

Does Jang Namwook see 20s Hwang Jiho as Hwang Jiho? Well, hes not wrong but

Jang Namwook has the skill Eye of the Star Maiden.

I dont know how much his skills improved, but it was clear that it was high enough to recognize Hwang Jiho.

Did you get taller? Your vibe is very adult-ish too.

Long time no see. You look a little taller too.

Why is this old man not refuting his words

Jang Namwook was the tallest among us during the entrance exam, and he mustve grown even taller after all this time.

Being tall is something to celebrate, but that greeting from Jang Namwook caused problems.

?

Hearing Jang Namwooks greeting and the 20s Hwang Jihos nonchalant response, Yoo Sanghoons expression tells me he noticed something strange.

Jang Namwook isnt in the same school as us so it could be okay, but Yoo Sanghoon often encounters Hwang Jiho on campus.

He felt that something was wrong for sure.

That old man knew Yoo Sanghoon was watching and listening, but he couldnt give a damn about hiding his identity.

The biggest problem facing us is Jecheondaesung, of course, but should he really disregard hiding his disguise like that?

Why did that man come with you?

Huh? Oh, we ran into him while coming out of the Military Academy. I heard hes an acquaintance of Sihoo.

Jecheondaesung? An acquaintance of Do Sihoo?

Whats he talking about?

And then, Jecheondaesung spoke for the first time since getting here.

I didnt say we were acquaintances. I just said I knew that guy that he was carrying in his back.

Eh? Isnt it an acquaintance relationship if you knew him? Anyway, this guy said hed help us so I let him.

Listening to Jang Namwooks words, Hwang Jiho was visibly dumbfounded.

He soon rebuked Jang Namwook with an acrimonious tone.

Are you out of your mind? You entrust your friend to someone with a blindfold who appeared in the middle of the night?

Ah If you put it like that

You speak harshly.

While Jang Namwook acknowledged Hwang Jihos words, Jecheondaesung muttered quietly in a slightly sullen voice.

But no one paid attention to him.

Jang Namwook soon came up with an excuse.

I didnt think of doubting this person because his aura looked good in my eyes.

Thats because he has the aura of Sun Wukong, the Victorious Fighting Buddha.

Jang Namwooks excuses went on.

Right before we ran into this person, Sihoos condition got a lot worse. I thought I had to go back to Gyuyeon, but when he released energy waves, Sihoos condition get better again. Thats why I asked him to come with us here.

Jang Namwook explained without taking a breath.

Just listening to what he said, it seems like Jecheondaesung actually protected Do Sihoo.

As if having the same thoughts as me, Hwang Jiho asked him again, in a softer tone this time.

How did you get here? I thought youd be busy taking care of your dongsaeng.

You havent forgotten the power of I, Jecheondaesung, have you? I can run at 108,000 li, and I can summon all of my 84,000 hairs into alter egos. Theres nothing to worry about, I have alter egos watching over my dongsaeng.

Jecheondaesung? Huh? Oh! The royal lineage from the Journey to the West?

Jang Namwooks voice hardened in astonishment after discovering that the man standing next to him was in fact the Jecheondaesung from the Journey to the West.

He mustve thought he was simply an acquaintance of Do Sihoo who wanted to help in this hectic situation.

Your power decreases the more alter egos you release. That number is negligible. Its meaningless to use that argument since it seems like its your main self that came here.

Hahaha, dont be so wary. I didnt follow this kid with bad intentions in mind.

Didnt you run here because you thought that the source of the power that sealed your dongsaeng was Do Sihoos? How can you expect me to think that you dont have bad intentions?

The room fell silent when Hwang Jiho finished speaking.

Jang Namwook and Yoo Sanghoon, not having the same amount of information as Hwang Jiho and I, were slower to grasp the situation, but they seemed to understand things now after what Hwang Jiho said.

I could feel the remarkable increase in vigilance in both of them.

Yeah, its natural that youd be wary, of course.

Jecheondaesung said it with a slight laugh, and I felt confused by that action.

When Wu Zhiqis treatment was done, I followed where the chains that bound my dongsaeng led.

Swoop.

Jecheondaesung laid down Do Sihoo on the long sofa.

When his hands completely left Do Sihoos body, the atmosphere in the suite felt visibly lighter.

Wu Zhiqis grudge was on a child named Do Sihoo. She mustve heard of this child right before her powers were sealed.

A grudge I didnt feel anything when I saw Do Sihoo before.

That grudge was buried on his light skill chain. It wouldve been difficult for you to recognize it too if he hadnt activated his light skill.

Jecheondaesung looked our way.

Are the young humans there friends with these children? They can come out. This Jecheondaesung doesnt treat young and weak innocent beings recklessly.

It was useless to hide any further now that Jecheondaesung sensed our presence.

Instead of being embarrassed by having failed to hide my body, I wanted to go out proudly.

Thinking the same thing, Yoo Sanghoon nodded at me.

Hello.

As soon as I went out and greeted him, Yoo Sanghoon followed soot.

The corners of Jecheondaesungs mouth went up.

Youre very polite. I like polite children.

I felt it from the moment I heard that he gathers children at the Special Luncheon, but Jecheondaesung seemed to really treasure children.

Maybe its because their clan has no descendants and that his dongsaeng went missing.

I understand that feeling too.

If I can meet my dongsaengs again, Id want to give them some snacks.

But there was something that bothered me.

I think hell recognize Yoo Sanghoon.

I changed my physique and hid my voice, unlike Yoo Sanghoon.

Jecheondaesung would recognize him right away.

I owe your sister.

Ahyes.

As expected, Jecheondaesung knew Yoo Sanghoon right away.

Yoo Sanghoon wasnt fazed, perhaps he expected that his identity wouldnt be hidden anyway.

This Yoo Sanghoon bastards courage is something else.

Are you two also friends with this child this Do Sihoo?

It seems so.

After some moments of thinking, Yoo Sanghoon nodded.

Do Sihoos jokes were unfunny and he wasnt as good as him in basketball, but since wed often bump into him and talk

Well, we could say that Im not fond of him, but we could consider him as a friend too.

At least at this point, I realized that I was very worried that Jecheondaesung might hurt Do Sihoo.

I nodded too which made Jecheondaesung smile.

Its as easy as turning the palm of my hand if I wanted to punish the one that bound my sister. However, my mind changed after I met this Do Sihoo child. Meeting this childs friends made me think so too.

Do Sihoos friends?

He could be talking about me, Yoo Sanghoon, or Jang Namwook, but it felt like Jecheondaesung was referring to someone else.

Many children come to the Special Luncheon hosted by your truly. Children who are lacking, children who are bright and good, and children with poor conduct. Among them is a child that caught my eye.

Who are you talking about?

Joo Soohyuk. I think you people know him too.

An unexpected name came up.

Who knew that the title heros name would be mentioned here?

Everyone in this room knew Joo Soohyuk, but everyone seemed surprised that Jecheondaesung mentioned him.

That child is talented and has a great personality. Hes going to be a hero. I always listened to stories about that child with interest. He picked Do Sihoo as his close friend, and hes always talked about him.

Jecheondaesung continued speaking.

Not just Joo Soohyuk. Do Wonwoo, Namgung Gyuyeon, Oh Hyeji A lot of people have talked about Do Sihoo. All of them were nice and smart children. This child doesnt come to social gatherings often, but hes often talked about. I wanted to meet him someday.

The reason why Jecheondaesung didnt use his hands to hurt Do Sihoo must be because of all the good things he heard of him.

Do Sihoo wasnt named in the PMH game, but his existence was surely there.

During the 4 Major Groups scenario, someone crossed a dangerous bridge to save Joo Soohyuk and eventually loses his life.

That guy was someone from the military academy.

In a game where he wasnt even named, Do Sihoo saved Joo Soohyuks life.

Thats why I want to hear what happened. This child being a friend to all those brilliant kids, something deeper mustve happened.

At that moment, Hwang Jiho, who was standing near Jecheondaesung, suddenly spoke.

I think Do Sihoo is waking up soon.

As soon as Hwang Jihos words were over, Do Sihoos eyelids began to tremble.

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