The Supreme Who Rules the Boundless Sky - Chapter 2

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Spear Heaven Martial Emperor Episode 2

Namgung Cheon was startled and stopped Namgung Hyeok.

“J-just calm down a little. Of course, since you’ve returned from the battlefield, you should greet your uncle, but…”

“Is there some problem?”

“Looking at you now, it seems like you’ve already decided that uncle is the culprit. I’m afraid you might earn uncle’s hostility.”

“You’re worried I might cause trouble.”

Namgung Hyeok smiled subtly.

“You don’t need to worry. Even if uncle is the culprit, I won’t just charge in recklessly. Please be at ease.”

His voice carried a strange power. It was as if he was asking him to trust his words.

“I-I see. If you say it like that, I’ll believe you.”

Namgung Cheon spoke while feeling bewildered by his younger brother’s appearance, which was clearly different from ten years ago.

Though he had become colder than before, there was a strange sense of trust in his demeanor. It felt like he could accomplish anything.

“Then please rest, brother.”

Namgung Hyeok reassured Namgung Cheon like this and left the room.

Outside, two family warriors were waiting.

“Third Young Master. The Acting Family Head is calling for you.”

“I see.”

‘It seems that side is also eager to meet me.’

Namgung Hyeok smiled mysteriously and followed their guidance.

* * *

Shortly after, he was able to arrive at the office that originally only the family head could use.

Waiting there was Namgung Jangcheon, Namgung Hyeok’s uncle.

He was a man who brought to mind a well-forged sword.

Just sitting there, he emanated a terrifying sense of intimidation, and Namgung Hyeok greeted him calmly.

“It’s been a long time, uncle.”

“It has been a long time. Have you been well?”

“That’s not really an appropriate greeting for someone who’s returned from the battlefield.”

“That’s true. I misspoke.”

Namgung Jangcheon readily admitted it.

“You seem to have changed a great deal after experiencing the battlefield. If your father had seen you like this, he would have been truly pleased.”

“He would have been. I’m going to use this ability with all my strength to revive the Namgung Family now.”

“That’s good to hear. I’ll prepare a position for you in the Changcheon Unit, so go ahead and display your abilities to your heart’s content.”

“I’ll have to decline that. I have no intention of joining the Changcheon Unit right now.”

“Then?”

“First, shouldn’t we straighten out the family’s laws? I’m thinking of working toward that goal first.”

“What do you mean by that…”

“I heard that it’s been quite some time since father passed away. Shouldn’t we establish a new family head soon?”

“…!”

As if it was completely unexpected, Namgung Jangcheon showed a surprised expression.

“Do you know what you’re saying?”

“Of course I know what I’m saying. Uncle has also worked hard for the family all this time, so now it’s time for you to put down the heavy burden and rest.”

“Are you saying you want to make the First Young Master the family head?”

“Is that strange? Originally, that position was meant to go to my brother.”

“The First Young Master is currently bedridden. If he inherits the family head position when he can’t even properly control his body, it might give opportunities to external enemies targeting the Main House.”

“That would be true if he’s really bedridden.”

“What?”

“When I examined my brother’s pulse, his symptoms seemed closer to poison intoxication than illness. It appears someone intentionally poisoned my brother.”

“…!”

Namgung Jangcheon’s expression hardened rapidly.

“Can you take responsibility for those words?”

“If I wasn’t going to take responsibility, I wouldn’t have brought it up.”

“But the countless physicians who have examined the First Young Master until now have never said such a thing. They only said it was an illness of unknown cause.”

“Their skills were probably too low to properly see the truth. If not that, then…”

Namgung Hyeok’s eyes narrowed.

“They were pressured by someone to answer that way.”

“You speak as if you suspect me.”

“I’m not only suspecting uncle. If I had to say, I’m suspecting everyone in the Namgung Family.”

“That’s an excessive idea. Isn’t that too much of a leap?”

“On the battlefield where I was, things that couldn’t happen by common sense often occurred.”

“But this place isn’t a battlefield.”

“No, it’s no different from a battlefield. Looking at how people fight with the single goal of power. Thinking about it that way, there’s no difference, is there?”

“You…”

Namgung Jangcheon’s eyes became strangely fierce.

Those words sounded like he was saying that he, the Acting Family Head, had caused trouble to seize power.

Namgung Hyeok smiled brightly and stood up from his seat.

“I’ve taken up too much of your precious time, uncle. I’m sorry when you must be busy.”

“…No. More than that, if Cheon is poisoned as you say, is there some method you have?”

“It’s simple. I just need to eliminate the poison from his body.”

“If it were that easy, Cheon wouldn’t have ended up in that state.”

“But I can do it. Wouldn’t that be enough?”

“What?”

“I’ll treat my brother’s body, so please know that. I’ll also inform the family members.”

Namgung Hyeok left immediately as if he had nothing more to say.

Namgung Jangcheon looked at where he had gone and gritted his teeth.

Anger appeared on his expression.

‘That bastard dares…’

Namgung Hyeok’s words clearly felt like they were disrespecting him as the Acting Family Head.

He wanted to grab him immediately and scold him, but he couldn’t.

‘For some reason, that guy’s presence felt enormously large.’

The reason was precisely because of Namgung Hyeok’s presence.

They had only sat and conversed, yet he felt like a giant.

A completely different dimension compared to ten years ago.

That’s why he couldn’t treat him carelessly.

Namgung Jangcheon suppressed his anger and let out a light sigh.

‘What on earth did he experience on the battlefield?’

* * *

The rumor that the returned Namgung Hyeok was treating Namgung Cheon spread in an instant.

At first, everyone thought it was strange.

How could Namgung Hyeok, who wasn’t even a physician, treat someone who was ill?

But such thoughts were soon shattered.

Because Namgung Cheon’s condition was continuously improving, little by little.

“Is the Third Young Master really treating the First Young Master? How, when he’s not even a physician?”

“Didn’t he bring some miraculous medicine from the battlefield?”

“Anyway, it’s fortunate. I thought we might lose the First Young Master after losing the Family Head…”

The servants whispered among themselves like this whenever they gathered.

Meanwhile, Namgung Hyeok continued treating Namgung Cheon.

Namgung Hyeok ignited flames in his hands over the bare-chested Namgung Cheon and burned away the poison within him.

“Let’s stop here for today. If you absorb too much Sacred Fire at once, it might strain your body.”

“Thank you. I can feel my body getting better thanks to you.”

Namgung Cheon spoke with a slightly choked voice.

He was moved that the mysterious illness that had tormented him all this time was finally being cured.

“I’m well enough to go outside again now. At this rate, I should recover completely soon.”

“But you still need to rest. You never know when your condition might worsen if you let your guard down.”

“Yes. I’ll do that.”

“And you need to be careful with your meals. If this poison was mixed into your food, it would be better to prepare your meals separately.”

“Surely that can’t be the case?”

“Until we know who poisoned you, brother, we must be cautious. So Geomlip.”

“Yes. My lord.”

The man carrying a spear on his back answered respectfully to Namgung Hyeok’s call.

“Guard my brother’s side for a while. Can you do that?”

“I will obey your command.”

The man called So Geomlip answered respectfully.

Namgung Cheon looked surprised.

He was amazed that this So Geomlip, who appeared to be quite a master, followed Namgung Hyeok’s words so obediently.

Namgung Hyeok smiled faintly and said,

“This friend here will protect you from any potential threats, brother.”

“Potential threats, you say…”

“Since poison no longer works, the enemy might send assassins. This is to prevent that.”

“Ah, assassins…”

“Brother. Always assume the worst-case scenario. In this world, anything can happen at any time.”

“Surely not… Hmm, no. I gratefully accept your kindness.”

Namgung Cheon nodded.

Namgung Hyeok picked up his sword and stood up.

“Then please rest. I’ll visit you again at the next treatment time.”

“Where are you going?”

“I’m going to participate in the family meeting.”

“The family meeting?”

Namgung Cheon asked with a puzzled expression.

The family meeting was literally a gathering where the family’s key figures met periodically to handle the family’s major and minor affairs.

However, he hadn’t been able to properly participate in family meetings for several years.

This was because he had been bedridden with illness and couldn’t even move properly.

“I heard it starts in half a hour from now. Most of the people who should gather are probably already there.”

“Then let’s go together. I’d like to participate in a family meeting after such a long time.”

“That won’t do. You still need to rest, brother. I’ll go to the family meeting alone.”

“Will you really be alright?”

“Of course. Besides…”

The corner of Namgung Hyeok’s mouth curved up.

“I need to let the key figures of the Main House know that I’ve returned.”

* * *

The family meeting was held in the Meeting Hall of the Namgung Family Estate.

When Namgung Hyeok moved there, people’s gazes focused on him.

These were people who had only heard rumors about Namgung Hyeok and hadn’t directly confirmed his return.

Everyone looked at Namgung Hyeok with surprised expressions.

“It really is the Third Young Master.”

“I thought he died on the battlefield…”

“He looks much more dignified than before.”

Namgung Hyeok ignored the voices directed at him and headed toward the meeting hall.

However, two gate guards standing there blocked Namgung Hyeok’s path.

“We’re sorry. Third Young Master. You cannot enter from here.”

“What’s the reason?”

“Because you haven’t received permission to participate in the family meeting. Until you receive that, you cannot enter this place.”

“Permission, you say.”

The corner of Namgung Hyeok’s mouth twisted.

“As you both know, I am the Third Young Master of the Namgung Family. I’m one of the two surviving direct descendants, and someone who recently returned from the battlefield where I went to fulfill the family’s duty. Do I still need further proof of qualification?”

“Th-that is…”

“Stop your chatter and step aside. Otherwise, I’ll cut you down.”

Namgung Hyeok spoke in a menacing voice.

That voice was thick with murderous intent. The gate guards protecting the meeting hall had no choice but to gulp.

It felt as if a massive tiger was glaring at them.

They felt goosebumps rising and reflexively reached for their swords.

But then it happened.

“Step aside.”

A gentle voice came from somewhere.

Namgung Hyeok and the gate guards looked in the direction of the voice.

An old man with the appearance of an immortal, with a long white beard, stood there.

“If the Third Young Master cannot participate, who would be qualified to participate in the meeting? If permission is needed, I’ll give it, so step aside.”

“E-Elder Council Leader!”

His identity was none other than Namgung Baekya, the Elder Council Leader of the Namgung Family.

Namgung Hyeok quietly looked at him and bowed his head.

Namgung Baekya chuckled and accepted the greeting.

“Third Young Master. It’s been a long time. You’ve really changed a lot.”

“Elder Council Leader, you remain unchanged.”

“How much can an old man change? But come, let’s go inside quickly.”

Namgung Baekya said with a smile.

“The family meeting will start soon.”

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