The Introverted Heavenly Demon - Chapter 2

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The Introverted Heavenly Demon Episode 002
What is Cheon Ma?
I remained bedridden for some time, yet my physical condition gradually improved with each passing day.
I had also grown accustomed to the reality of my reincarnation as Baek Yeon, the Minor Sect Leader of the Sun and Moon Divine Sect.
Once I recovered enough to move about on my own, I left the Medical Chamber and returned to the Sub-Sect Leader’s Chamber where the original occupant had resided.
And so my life as the Minor Sect Leader resumed.
Though this occurred shortly after the grave incident in which the Minor Sect Leader nearly fell to assassination, the Sect Leader and his executives paid me no attention, consumed as they were with their own pressing matters.
Yet the words the Sect Leader had left with me lingered persistently in my mind.
‘Prove to me that you possess the qualifications to be Minor Sect Leader.’
What did the Sect Leader truly desire from me—from Baek Yeon, the Minor Sect Leader?
‘To understand that, I must first learn about the Sun and Moon Divine Sect and the position of Minor Sect Leader.’
My foremost priority became acquiring knowledge essential for survival.
“I wish to read. You may withdraw.”
“Yes, Minor Sect Leader.”
Fortunately, the Sub-Sect Leader’s Chamber contained numerous books and reference materials of considerable value.
The volumes contained not only the doctrines of the Sun and Moon Divine Sect, but also its developmental history, the philosophies of successive Sect Leaders, and accounts of conflicts with the Martial Alliance.
With little else demanding my attention, I devoted myself to studying these materials, reading whatever came to hand whenever time permitted.
【Cheon Ma (Heavenly Killing Star)】
Among all the information I sought to comprehend through these texts, Cheon Ma held the highest priority.
What could possibly be so extraordinary as to cause such upheaval among the Sect Leader and the faithful?
-Is there no one left to kill?
A chill ran through me.
This voice echoing within my mind even now—this was Cheon Ma.
When I first heard this sound in the Medical Chamber, my heart had seemed to plummet.
The sensation persists even now.
-How many days has it been? And still no one to kill?
It was as though something within my heart whispered or cried out directly into my ears.
A voice as unsettling as the screech of something sharp dragging across metal.
Yet on the other hand, it was a voice profoundly familiar.
Because it was none other than my own voice.
In any case, this was what symbolized the qualifications of a Sect Leader….
【Those born into families bearing this special bloodline are granted immense power through the influence of Cheon Ma. However, there exists a severe drawback: Cheon Ma induces murderous impulses that are extraordinarily difficult to suppress of one’s own will.】
It seemed that Cheon Ma qualified one for the position of Sect Leader precisely because of the tremendous power latent within it.
Yet I could also understand why it became an object of fear.
‘Murderous impulses? Does that mean I’ll become a killer who slaughters people indiscriminately?’
But no matter how I contemplated it, something felt wrong.
‘Murderous impulses that are difficult to suppress? No, that doesn’t feel right at all.’
Most of the time it lay dormant, and whenever I nearly forgot about it, Cheon Ma would speak to me once more, commanding things like ‘kill’—even in this very moment.
-That woman there would be pleasant. Such soft, supple flesh….
‘Could you please refrain from saying such strange things in my voice?’
-Kill them! Just kill first and think later!!
‘What nonsense is this?’
-Kill them!!!!
‘No, I won’t kill them.’
-….
It was less an impulse and more like an annoying voice nagging away beside me.
-Drink blood! Drink the….
‘Ah, this is getting noisy.’
-Kyaaah!?
‘Hey! Stop making a racket and be quiet for once.’
-Blood…?
‘I said be quiet, didn’t I?’
-….
It was genuinely strange, now that I thought about it.
Despite the ominous descriptions, as time passed, Cheon Ma felt like nothing more than an irritating, insignificant voice to me.
What’s more, with just a word from me, it was Cheon Ma who seemed intimidated instead.
After that, I didn’t hear Cheon Ma’s voice for quite some time.
For reasons unknown, it was far better than constantly feeling the urge to kill someone at random moments.
-Kill….
‘Ahem!’
-….
‘Now it’s quiet.’
Shortly after, three Maidservants approached me respectfully, and the one at the front bowed her head and spoke.
“Sub-Sect Leader. The meal is prepared.”
“Bring it in.”
I watched Baek Yeon and sighed at the trembling Maidservant.
“S-Sub-Sect Leader, we greet you.”
“Is it necessary to greet me like that every time?”
“Kyaah. I-I’m sorry.”
“What are you apologizing for now?”
“Please punish this lowly one!”
“…Never mind.”
“Please spare my life!”
Every time I witnessed their reactions, one thought crossed my mind.
‘So Baek Yeon has lived like such a reckless brute all this time?’
Baek Yeon was born as the eldest son of Cheon Ma, and he possessed tremendous talent besides.
Moreover, he was praised by thousands of followers and indoctrinated with the Demonic Cult’s teachings.
Because of that, even at his young age, he had grown into an arrogant brat who believed himself to be the master of the Demonic Cult—no, the entire world.
A mere eleven-year-old child, at that.
What was even more amusing was the Sect Leader’s reaction.
Whenever Baek Yeon displayed his violent, insolent, and arrogant nature, the Sect Leader didn’t reprimand him in the slightest. Instead, he openly rejoiced, saying that the boy possessed the qualities of Cheon Ma himself….
How did I find out?
I summoned one of the maidservants and asked her directly—and the answers flowed out effortlessly.
Of course, she didn’t openly call him a ruffian or an impudent brat.
‘Whenever the Minor Sect Leader corrects us with his dignified words and conduct, the Sect Leader beams with pride, and we ourselves….’
‘Yes, I understand. Say no more.’
In any case, the Sect Leader bore much of the responsibility for raising this little ruffian into what he had become.
“Minor Sect Leader. If you have finished your meal, may I remove the dishes?”
“Yes.”
“The maidservant in charge of tea wishes to see you.”
“I have brought dessert.”
“Very well… I shall be reading. Leave it there.”
Perhaps because the Minor Sect Leader was only eleven years old, maidservants swarmed around me wherever I went, constantly at my side.
This was nothing short of unbearable.
When one left, two entered. I found them uncomfortable, and they found me uncomfortable in turn.
Once I realized they were uncomfortable around me, I became even more uncomfortable myself….
Yet from their perspective, they had a duty to remain at my side, so they could not simply abandon their posts.
‘Ah… I just want to be alone for once.’
As an introvert, I was surrounded by uncomfortable people twenty-four hours a day, and I was gradually wearing down.

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Then came that fateful day.
I was sifting through materials about the Sun and Moon Divine Sect in the Minor Sect Leader’s Chamber and the Study Room, gathering as much information as I could about Cheon Ma.
In the midst of this search, I came across something striking.
【Very rarely, there are those born with the ability to suppress the murderous impulses that Cheon Ma awakens. Those with such an ability do not fall into madness from murderous urges.】
Reading this passage, I felt a glimmer of hope kindle within me.
If this were true, and if I possessed such a rare ability, it would be nothing short of a blessing.
It would mean that despite bearing Cheon Ma—a power befitting a Sect Leader—I need not live as a murderer.
‘Since this is so important, I should verify it directly.’
With that resolve, I called upon Cheon Ma, who had been quiet for some time.
‘Hey, Cheon Ma.’
-….
‘You’ve been quiet lately?’
-K… kill….
‘Right, I won’t kill.’
-….
‘I won’t kill, but go ahead and try anyway.’
-Kill…?
‘It’s fine. Try it and let’s see what happens.’
-Kill…now…?’
Cheon Ma gradually increased the volume of my voice with my permission.
-Kill them!
Cheon Ma, who would normally have been unable to utter a sound, soon gained confidence and began exerting more force, before long spiraling into a frenzy.
-Kill them!! Slaughter everything in sight and spill their blood!!!
My heartbeat quickened slightly, warmth spreading through my hands and feet as energy radiated throughout my entire body.
And then.
‘My vision is crimson.’
Suddenly, everything reflected in my eyes began to take on a scarlet hue.
An eerie sensation washed over me, so I glanced at the mirror.
‘!!’
My two eyes were emanating an intense, blood-red light.
It was a crimson radiance so vivid that even within my entirely reddened vision, it felt distinctly overwhelming.
‘Is this what they call “Crimson Eyes”?’
This was a phenomenon that appeared when Cheon Ma’s formidable power was manifesting, and it was also a harbinger that preceded the onset of madness.
When Cheon Ma’s madness took hold, one would lose all reason and feel an overwhelming urge to kill, ultimately harming everyone nearby.
‘Has my strength increased somewhat? I’m not entirely sure about that.’
But the most crucial thing was this….
Even in this state, I felt absolutely no murderous impulse whatsoever!
It was at that moment.
“Sub-Sect Leader. I’ve brought the fruit….”
‘Oh, this isn’t a good time….’
A Maidservant approaching me caught sight of the crimson radiance pouring from my eyes and gasped in horror.
“Eek!”
Without regard for propriety toward the Sub-Sect Leader, she fled in panic.
Her expression and reaction were as if she’d witnessed a demon itself.
There was nothing strange about it.
The rumors surrounding Cheon Ma were terrifying enough.
With that ill-tempered, reckless Sub-Sect Leader now manifesting Cheon Ma’s Crimson Eyes and emanating that blood-red light from both eyes, it was only natural that she felt her life threatened and fled.
Even I found it frightening—what more could be said of her?
It was then.
“Sub-Sect Leader, are you alright?”
“Eek. Crimson eyes!”
Several people rushed in to check on my condition, but—
“It would be best to leave the Sub-Sect Leader alone for now.”
Soon, without leaving a single Maidservant behind, everyone evacuated my chamber.
‘What is this?’
I surveyed the chamber, now empty.
A situation where everyone had fled in fear, uncertain when I might kill someone.
Yet here, in this quiet solitude without a soul, I seemed to hear a voice.
‘Battery charging initiated!’
As an introvert enduring constant social interaction for twenty-four hours, I hadn’t realized how exhaustion had accumulated within me without my awareness.
In this spacious chamber, I couldn’t remember the last time I found myself alone, with no one else in sight.
Though unintentional, it was thanks to Cheon Ma that I could finally be by myself.
I felt an incomparable sense of peace wash over me.
-Kill every irritating human one by one! Blood!
‘Be quiet.’
-Whimper….
‘Hush.’
-Whimper….
Controlling Cheon Ma after the outburst proved effortless.
Soon my vision and gaze returned to normal, and Cheon Ma’s voice faded from my ears.
‘Ah…, how long has it been since I felt such freedom.’
Savoring this rare solitude I’d found, I could finally have time entirely to myself.
It was a comfort reminiscent of lying in my Hometown House where I once lived.
‘If only every day could be like this.’
If every day were this peaceful, then perhaps living as the Minor Sect Leader Baek Yeon—an introvert transported from another world—wouldn’t be entirely impossible.
I simply hoped this tranquility would last as long as possible…but.
“Minor Sect Leader, did you think I wouldn’t discover your true nature?”
Yet the Uninvited Guest who suddenly appeared reminded me once again.
This world was far from merciful to introverts.

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