The World’s Greatest is Dead

Chapter 109 of “The World’s Greatest is Dead”

“I’ll beat you to a pulp.”

“…….”

The atmosphere around suddenly cooled as the Poison Dragon unexpectedly stood up and spat out these words.

What on earth is he saying all of a sudden?

I stared at the Poison Dragon with bewildered eyes and asked him.

“…… Are you talking to me?”

It can’t be. Surely not. It looks like it, but it can’t be.

I asked while thinking about this.

“Then who else is here besides you?”

The Poison Dragon pointed at me with his finger as if to confirm my doubts.

Jeez.

‘Is he really insane?’

What should I do with this crazy fellow? I was at a loss for words.

I glanced at the Poison Dragon and then looked around. It was natural that the gazes from all directions were drawn to us.

That was understandable, but the one I was most cautious of was none other than the Poison King.

Unless he was out of his mind, he couldn’t be acting like this while the family head was sitting right there.

So, I looked at the Poison King.

The Poison King, however, merely stared at the Poison Dragon with an expressionless face, not saying a word.

‘Huh.’

Why was he keeping silent? His own son was causing a scene at the banquet he hosted.

Did the Poison King not care about such things? No, it didn’t seem like that.

‘What is he thinking?’

What could he be planning by staying silent?

As I was pondering this, the Poison Dragon sneered at me.

“Are you scared?”

He sneered while pointing his lips at me. Huh? I raised my arm in incredulity.

“Scared? Are you even looking at my arm?”

I could barely move my arm due to my injury, and now he was suddenly telling me to come out? What was he playing at?

When I raised my arm, the Poison Dragon frowned.

He knew well enough that I couldn’t do much in my current state.

“Do you want a duel in this condition?”

“If you want, I’ll break one of my arms and fight you with it. Would that be enough?”

“What are you talking about? How does that make sense, you crazy bastard?”

Did he propose this as a solution?

“What?”

The Poison Dragon’s face twisted at my strong words.

“…… Enough. You should know the setting of this place-”

The head of the Tang family, who was next to the Poison Dragon, hurriedly tried to stop him.

At that moment.

“Chun-il.”

*Grip—!!!*

A heavy voice filled the room. It was the Poison King, who had been observing the situation until now, finally speaking.

*Whiiiissh—!!!*

The severe and fierce energy made the items on the table tremble. The strange thing was.

‘It’s not bothering me.’

Despite the energy being unleashed all around, certain individuals seemed unperturbed.

Myself, Chun Uijin, Do Hyung.

And Murong Yeongsun who was beside me.

Apart from those with such a guest status, everyone else was trembling deeply.

“Are you prepared to take responsibility for your actions?”

“…… Ugh……”

The Poison Dragon, in particular, was shaking violently, clutching his fist as he bore the full force of the Poison King’s presence.

Every vein in his body stood on end, and blood trickled from his bitten lips.

“Urgh……”

It was clear he was in immense pain, yet he couldn’t even scream.

‘Wow.’

It was truly impressive.

‘…… How does he do that?’

I watched the situation unfold, keenly observing every detail.

The Poison King’s control over his energy was astonishing.

Despite the large number of people at the banquet, he managed to selectively project his energy towards only a few while sparing the rest. And within that, he could singularly focus his energy on one person.

‘So, this is what a true master is capable of.’

To think that a true master could apply energy so delicately.

Or was it because he was a master that he could do this?

Which came first, the chicken or the egg?

Such trivial thoughts crossed my mind unknowingly.

Had I seen too many absurd scenes? I was no longer scared of such displays.

Honestly, it wasn’t aimed at me, so that also played a part.

“Chun-il. Have you forgotten who hosted this banquet?”

“……”

The host of the banquet was none other than the Poison King.

“You are not foolish enough to be unaware of this, are you……?”

The Poison King increased the pressure of his energy on the Poison Dragon.

Watching this, a question arose in my mind.

‘Just how powerful is he truly?’

As I watched Pal Du-Hyeok, I never felt any sense of awe. However, I did feel it from the Poison King.

The Five Great Kings of Murim.

Aside from the Broken Heaven Palace who had hidden their tracks in the current Central Plains, these individuals were the most influential and powerful beings.

Experiencing even a glimpse of the Poison King’s strength, I realized how different it truly felt.

‘That is a true master…’

I understood why Pal Du-Hyeok tried to imprison the Poison King. How could they possibly deal with such a monster?

If it were me, I would have dealt with him first too.

Moreover, didn’t he eventually break free from his imprisonment?

‘Hmm.’

I reviewed the process from then and the current situation.

The Poison Dragon was still groaning in pain.

The Poison King, on the other hand, continued to emit a relentless aura with an expressionless face.

Watching this passively, I thought,

‘What is this?’

This musty feeling.

It appeared the Poison King was punishing the Poison Dragon for his crimes, like he was truly subduing him but…

‘… Something…’

Something felt off. It seemed like there was more to the situation than what meets the eye.

What could it be?

What could it be?

My mind raced. I felt I wouldn’t be able to do anything until I resolved this unease.

After a long period of contemplation,

‘Ah.’

Something came to mind, and I looked up at the sky.

I saw Yu Chun-gil observing the situation from above.

Our eyes met; he was already staring at me.

At that moment.

*Grin.*

Yu Chun-gil smiled at me.

“…”

Was that a smile of confirmation? Seeing that, I nearly clicked my tongue.

It seemed like a signal that my guess was correct, but if that were true…

‘He’s crafty.’

Quite crafty.

Not Yu Chun-gil, but the Poison King himself.

‘… Anyway.’

This is why those skilled in politics and schemes were such a nuisance.

If you let your guard down even a bit and showed any weakness, you’d be played by such tricks.

And even if you consider it, what’s infuriating is, ‘… To think he’d use his own son.’

The fact that the Poison King was using the Poison Dragon.

Did the Poison Dragon know this? Was this action mutually agreed upon?

Questions arose but, ‘First of all,’

Moving was the priority.

Making that judgment, I stood up.

“Sect Leader Tang.”

“…”

At my call, the Poison King’s gaze turned towards me.

The aura was still being emitted.

“With all due respect, do you remember our conversation from the past?”

Conversation. It was noticeable that the Poison King’s brow furrowed slightly upon hearing that.

He seemed to recall what I was referring to.

‘Even if a deep conflict arises, should something occur between my second son and Young master Bang, as long as no lives are taken, I shall not hold Young master Bang accountable.’

It was what the Poison King had told me one day. It was said immediately after a conflict with the Poison Dragon erupted, indicating he wouldn’t intervene no matter what happened between them.

“…”

Mentioning this, the aura dispersing around him instantly subsided.

Soon, the Poison King’s harsh eyes turned towards me.

“… Young master Bang.”

“Yes.”

“Why bring that up now?”

“The situation is unfortunate, but I thought it might be related to what you mentioned before.”

“… You mean?”

*Creak.*

I moved my body slowly. Fortunately, it moved well.

“Well, considering what Young master Bang just said, it does make sense.”

What did he say? Did he propose to break one of his own arms and fight, given that mine was already broken?

“It seemed like a fair deal, so I wondered, why not give it a try? What do you think?”

“…”

Given your word and what the Poison Dragon proposed, I’ll step up as desired.

Upon saying that, ‘This is a first?’

It was the first time.

‘I’ve seen him so flustered.’

It was evident in the Poison King’s expression.

It seemed that he didn’t expect things to turn out this way. Seeing it, I was convinced.

‘It’s true.’

It was exactly as I had anticipated.

Now, I had to think again.

‘What should I do?’

Should I cling to it? Or should I use another method?

Rather than clinging to the Poison King’s “scheme” immediately, it was better to use it more effectively.

‘And by efficiency here.’

*Swoosh.*

I thought about it and looked at Yu Chun-gil.

This time, it wasn’t a confirmation, but a question.

The question of whether it was possible.

Yu Chun-gil saw it and smiled wide.

It seemed to say yes.

‘Tsk.’

Was it really okay? I felt uneasy.

‘Still.’

From what I had seen so far, it seemed that when it came to messing with our opponents, I and that man were quite in sync.

Even if I didn’t know anything else, I could trust this.

Thinking that, I opened my mouth.

“It means I’ll do as you wish. Ah, but don’t expect me to be the one getting beaten to a pulp.”

“This!”

Poison Dragon tried to get angry at my words but looked at the Poison King instead.

He didn’t care earlier, but now he seemed a little aware of the situation.

In such a situation, the Poison King quietly watched me.

“… Young master Bang.”

He seemed to want to say something while looking at me. I didn’t need to think about what it was. The Poison King only had one thing to say.

‘Since he already made a promise with his own mouth.’

He couldn’t escape. Even though the situation was like this, he had no choice.

Thinking this, I waited for his answer.

“If—”

The Poison King started to speak.

And the moment the words came out.

*Bang-!!*

“Gah!?”

Poison Dragon screamed and was flung away.

“… Huh?”

… Flung away?

I was startled as I realized it. Why was he flung away?

I turned my head. Through the open window, I saw Poison Dragon suddenly flung out.

It wasn’t a metaphor; he was literally flung away.

“Uh…?”

Why did that guy end up like that?

Looking out the window, I saw Poison Dragon rolling on the ground and then slowly getting up.

He was holding his stomach and groaning, looking like he had taken quite a shock.

“Ugh…”

Poison Dragon drooled, glaring at someone.

It wasn’t me.

“You wench… What are you doing—!”

Poison Dragon roared in anger.

And the person who received that roar stepped forward gracefully.

Seeing her, I widened my eyes and spoke.

“… Young lady Tang?”

It was none other than Tang Yelan.

Could it be that Tang Yelan had flung Poison Dragon away?

‘… I didn’t see it?’

I couldn’t see her move.

What on earth was happening? Watching Tang Yelan silently, I couldn’t say a word.

“… Orabeoni.”

Her voice startled me once more.

Gone was her usual cheerful and energetic voice.

Instead, a low and chilling tone, much like the Poison King’s, flowed out.

“You need a beating.”

“… What did you say?”

Poison Dragon frowned at Tang Yelan’s words.

But it didn’t last long.

*Whoosh-!*

There was a gust of wind.

Tang Yelan, who had been standing in front of me, disappeared and suddenly.

*Crunch-!*

Her knee hit Poison Dragon’s face from afar.

“Urgh!”

Poison Dragon’s head shot up into the air.

As soon as it went up, blood gushed from his nostrils.

An impressive nosebleed.

Seeing that, I was left dazed.

Literally.

Tang Yelan had started beating Poison Dragon as if he were a mouse.

And she did it very roughly.

TL’s Corner:
Protective waifu acquired!
I generally don’t like harem, but…