The World’s Greatest is Dead

The World’s Greatest is Dead – Chapter 105

“…… What did you say?”

I froze mid-meal with my spoon in hand.

What did you say about me?

I frowned, thinking I had misheard him.

Seeing my reaction, Chun Uijin smiled and said, “Little Sword Saint. People are calling you that, Young master Bang.”

“……”

Realizing I had not misheard, Chun Uijin repeated himself.

This caused me to slowly put down the spoon I was holding.

“…… Little Sword Saint.”

“Yes, that’s correct.”

“…… Ah……. I see.”

Chun Uijin, not noticing my bewildered reaction, kept talking to me excitedly.

“It’s really impressive. Not just any title, but Little Sword Saint……”

“…… That……. Ah, yes.”

I wanted to say something, but the words wouldn’t come easily.

Countless thoughts surged to the tip of my tongue, but none were easy to utter.

Just.

‘…… A title for me?’

For the first time in my life, I had earned a title, and I was at a loss for words.

As a martial artist, it should have been news to bring me joy.

‘…… Is this right?’

Instead of feeling thrilled, I was simply dumbfounded.

Not just any other name, but Little Sword Saint.

This might have been influenced by the fact that I killed Pal Du-Hyeok with my own hands.

Moreover, ‘It’s probably because I’m associated with the Sword Saint.’

The fact that I was the Sword Saint’s successor had likely spread throughout the Tang family.

It seemed they had given me this name because of that connection.

Even so, ‘Is it really okay to attach the name “Sword Saint” so easily?’

Even with ‘Little (小)’ attached to it, Sword Saint is still Sword Saint.

Considering the influence of the Sword Saint in the current Central Plains, it wasn’t a name to be given out lightly.

‘This is really absurd.’

I had to take a deep breath at the sudden realization that I was being called Little Sword Saint.

“Young master Bang, are you alright?”

“…… Ah, yes. I am fine.”

Trying to sound composed, I picked up the spoon again when Chun Uijin spoke.

And my stomach growled loudly, compelling me to eat my food hurriedly.

About halfway through my meal, Chun Uijin started speaking to me again.

“Regarding the situation, our senior brother has written a report and sent it to the main sect.”

“I see.”

He referred to the Broken Heaven Palace incident and the attack on the Tang family, and he mentioned that Do Hyung had compiled it all and reported to the main sect.

‘Well, it would be strange not to report it.’

Given the magnitude of what had happened, it was the obvious course of action.

“So, has there been any further news from the Tang family?”

“I hear that the Tang family head and some members are currently rooting out spies……”

Chun Uijin hesitated for a moment before continuing.

“They say that whenever they find a trace, the suspects commit suicide or refuse to talk, even when captured.”

“…… I see.”

So they had caught some. From the sound of it, there seemed to be quite a few.

‘Is this alright?’

The number of spies exceeding a certain limit meant.

‘This might be deeper than expected.’

The Tang family is one of the influential families among the Five Great Families.

Having spies within such a family and, judging by Chun Uijin’s words, a considerable number of them at that.

‘This means.’

Our situation also becomes less than ideal.

“Young master Chun.”

“Ah, yes.”

“Is it possible that there are issues with us returning to the Blue Moon Sect?”

“!”

Chun Uijin’s eyes widened at my words. It seemed I had guessed correctly.

‘Damn.’

Not only was there an internal crisis, but they were also finding and dealing with the spies.

So even if we came as guests.

‘Our movement would definitely be restricted.’

From the Tang family’s perspective, we would also be potential threats.

Until the situation was roughly sorted out, it was obvious they wouldn’t let us leave easily.

‘From the food being served, it seems they are still treating us as guests……’

The well-prepared dishes on the table suggested that the Tang family was treating us favorably.

However, ‘I’ve noticed more martial artists have been stationed around.’

I observed more martial artists from the Tang family around our lodgings than ever before.

Their official duty might be to protect us.

Given there might be another attack, they claimed to have stationed many martial artists for our protection.

‘But that’s just the official excuse; the real reason is surveillance.’

They were likely on guard, expecting any possible situation, as we were also potential threats.

‘Pretending to treat us as benefactors while hiding their true intent.’

If I were to say we were returning to the Blue Moon Sect, they would likely cite the ongoing situation and stop us.

“Tsk.”

This has become rather annoying. Just about the time I was thinking that.

“First of all, we decided to talk once the Tang Family Head returns…”

Chun Uijin said awkwardly, while I squinted and responded.

“So, he’s not coming now. Is that correct?”

“… That’s right.”

Among those in the current Tang Family, the busiest was anticipated to be the Poison King.

In other words, we had to wait until he arrived.

‘Anyway, with my current body condition, should I just enjoy my time leisurely?’

From my perspective, it wasn’t entirely bad.

After all, it was a time when I shouldn’t push myself until my body recovered.

Even now, it honestly felt hard just to lift a spoon.

‘For now, should I rest and observe the situation?’

If there were no other options, leisurely observing was the best course.

Thinking that way, I scooped a handful of rice and put it in my mouth.

‘Even the matter of the title… well.’

Although the Tang Family was calling me the Little Sword Saint internally.

It was only a term heard within the Tang Family.

‘It might not last long, right?’

It might disappear as quickly as it started.

Thinking that way, I tried to ease my mind a bit.

At that time, I didn’t know.

The rumor that arose within the Five Great Families had much more influence than I thought.

* * *

“He’s the Little Sword Saint.”

“… That young man is the Little Sword Saint?”

“The one who killed the Spear Demon and saved the Tang Family?”

“I thought just from the rumor that he would be a big man… but he doesn’t look like it. He looks much younger than I expected.”

“And he’s handsome too?”

“…”

It was hard to lift my head amidst the sounds coming from all around.

I tried hard to ignore them and continued walking, but it wasn’t easy.

‘… Damn it.’

I rubbed my temples.

After the incident, a few more days had passed in the Tang Family.

Although my body hadn’t fully recovered, I could move around a bit.

Hence, I was now outside the current in Sichuan Province.

The purpose was none other than to visit the Murim Alliance branch located in the current.

“Are you really okay?”

While ignoring the stares and walking, a woman beside me spoke to me.

It was Tang Yelan.

She followed me as my guide to the current, ostensibly, but in reality as a watcher.

Of course, as expected, not only her but also martial artists from the Tang Family accompanied me.

When I glanced back, I saw less than a dozen martial artists from the Tang Family.

‘There couldn’t be a more splendid escort.’

When else would I receive an escort of such strong martial artists?

Though I knew it was surveillance rather than an actual escort, it was still the same.

“I’m fine.”

When Tang Yelan tried to support me again, I raised a hand to roughly fend her off.

Meanwhile, I continued to hear murmurs.

“The Little Sword Saint is not yet twenty, they say… indeed…”

“He defeated a First-rate warrior with that frail body…?”

“I heard he used sword qi.”

“What… sword qi?”

Everyone around was talking about me.

The crowd was enormous, and evidently, everyone knew who I was.

‘How did it come to this?’

How had the rumor spread so widely?

Just a few days ago, it seemed noisy only within the Tang Family, and I thought it might die down soon.

But coming down here made me realize that such hopes were in vain.

-Little Sword Saint…

-Indeed, the Sword Saint’s successor…

-That young man…

-The martial suit of the Small Moon Division…

Most people here recognized me.

Not to mention, the fact that I was accompanied by martial artists from the Tang Family.

And the attire I wore represented the Blue Moon Sect’s elite group.

The Small Moon Division’s martial suit was also a noticeable issue.

‘Sigh.’

The rumor was spreading much faster and wider than I had anticipated.

Ah, was it possible that.

‘Would the Beggars Sect also move?’

It was one of the Nine Great Sects and handled information within the Central Plains.

If they moved, it was said they could change the flow of the Central Plains with their information network.

‘No way.’

I wanted to believe they wouldn’t move over something like this…

Thinking that, I resumed walking.

At that moment.

『What are you sulking for? You should be happy about getting a title. Tsk tsk.』

Yu Chun-Gil spoke to me from above.

Moreover,『This brat… He should have just come out alone…』

Next to him, the Poison Sovereign was staring at me with a grim expression.

“…”

It was already annoying to just come out, but now I was being accompanied by these ghosts.

It really wasn’t easy.

I forcibly swallowed a sigh while trying to ignore it.

“Ao.”

Did anyone think I came out here willingly?

I also wanted to stay in the Tang family if it were possible.

But, “What can I do? If they order, I have to follow.”

Something had come up. The reason being that the Blue Moon Sect sent a letter.

Moreover, they didn’t send it directly to the Tang family but to the Murim Alliance’s branch.

Furthermore, the message included that I had to personally come to receive it, which led the Tang family to grant me permission to go out.

So, there’s some doubt.

“Why me, specifically, and not Do Hyung or Chun Uijin?”

Both of them are also people from the Blue Moon Sect.

It bothered me that they specifically picked me.

“Did something happen?”

Since it’s a matter related to me, it must be something important.

“… Hmm.”

I hoped it wasn’t a big deal.

While I was walking, sincerely hoping that it wasn’t anything serious.

“Young master Bang.”

Tang Yelan, who was next to me, spoke up.

“Yes?”

“Ah… It’s nothing much, but, perhaps.”

“Yes?”

“Well…”

“…?”

Tang Yelan hesitated and couldn’t continue her words properly. Wondering why, I looked at her and saw her face slightly reddened.

“Later… In the evening…”

“In the evening, you mean?”

“Yes. If you have time…”

Just at that moment Tang Yelan was about to say something else.

*Hee-aing-!*

The sound of a horse was heard. A carriage was seen approaching in the distance, closing in fast.

I quickly grabbed Tang Yelan’s shoulder.

“Uh!?”

I felt Tang Yelan flinch at the sudden contact.

The carriage was rushing towards Tang Yelan, so just in case, I pulled her toward me.

“Ah, sorry.”

I immediately let go of her hand.

“… Ah. No…”

Tang Yelan, with a startled face, murmured dazedly, but I was looking at the passing carriage, not her.

“What the…?”

Why did they drive so aggressively? Especially in town?

Wondering if they were out of their mind, I glared at the carriage.

“… Uh?”

My body stopped moving on its own as I checked the carriage.

It was a large, luxurious carriage.

A blue carriage that looked better than the one provided by the Blue Moon Sect.

It was possible to have an expensive ride; there were plenty of rich people in this world.

The problem was.

“… That… that.”

The flag attached to the carriage.

And the emblem drawn on that flag.

“Why is it here…?”

I was shocked by the sight of it.

I knew that unique emblem all too well.

I had no choice but to recognize it.

It was an emblem symbolizing the most famous place in Liaoning, where I grew up.

“… Oh no.”

My heart started racing on its own.

The carriage had stopped for some reason.

Contrary to its earlier swift movement, the carriage suddenly halted.

Looking at the carriage and the emblem gave me a chilling sensation.

“No way… it can’t be.”

It absolutely couldn’t be.

‘She’ wouldn’t be here.

While I wished that.

*Squeak-!*

The door of the stopped carriage began to open slowly.

*Tock.*

A white foot came out first, revealing the person inside.

“!”

Upon confirming the person, my body turned rigid like stone.

A woman with white skin and black hair.

The moment she appeared, she drew everyone’s attention around her.

A stunning beauty.

A woman with such striking beauty that it was breathtaking just to look at her.

After gracefully getting off the carriage, she.

“Hmm.”

Let out a soft hum and looked my way, speaking.

“Found you?”

The moment I heard those words.

“Damn it!”

“Young master Bang!?”

I turned my back and ran like the wind.

I didn’t care if my legs hurt or not.

I had to.

‘Why is that lunatic here!’

I needed to escape from that crazy woman immediately.