Chronicles of the Lazy Sovereign Novel - Chapter 470

Chapter 470 – The Lazy One Proves His Worth (5)

Everyone in the room looked with pity at Wei Jeonghan’s back as he was dragged out. However, there was only one person unable to read the atmosphere.

“Why is he leaving? We were in the middle of a conversation.”

Jangil looked at Wei Yanho with a strange expression.

‘He really is a peculiar guy.’

If anyone else had said that, they would have been criticized for their lack of tact, but this case was different. Sometimes he showed an almost supernatural insight. So why didn’t he show that perception at times like this?

“Say something! Please shut your damn mouth!”

“What did I do wrong? You were curious too.”

“Can’t you say it more politely?”

“I said it politely.”

“Arrrgh, I’d rather die.”

Jangil shook his head. He had already experienced how futile it was to expect anything from Wei Yanho.

But to the others, Jangil was also a weirdo.

‘Has he eaten his brains?’

‘Did the beggar have nothing to eat and devour his own common sense?’

Let’s recall the imposing presence Wei Yanho had shown a moment ago. Even if the Supreme Sovereign were present, no one would dare to speak to Wei Yanho like that. Coldly analyzing the situation, it was stranger that Jangil spoke to Wei Yanho that way than the latter being rude to the leader of the Righteous Heavenly Alliance.

Of course, Jangil seemed completely oblivious to this.

Meanwhile, poor Wei Jeonghan was the real victim.

But surprisingly, Wei Jeonghan returned soon.

And his countenance was calmer than expected.

“Where is the leader?”

“He went to the bathroom for a moment.”

“But you… you’re back faster than I thought.”

At Tang Cheongun’s question, Wei Jeonghan shrugged.

“I’m used to this and know how to handle it.”

“Handle it? What did the leader say to you?”

“The usual. That although he understands that being defeated means accepting any humiliation… he would rather be killed than suffer this shame before his subordinates.”

“…And then?”

Wei Jeonghan smiled slightly.

“Everyone knows that words can be interpreted in many ways, but I simply told him that I don’t have the ability to make that hopeless guy understand that.”

“……”

It was easy to imagine Cheok Soogwang’s expression upon hearing that.

‘In his twilight years…’

Although suffering does not distinguish between young and old, Wei Yanho was a terrifying presence for someone who, due to his reputation and position, should be enjoying his golden years.

At least if there was malice, they could get angry, but the problem was that there clearly wasn’t.

There was only one thing left to blame.

“I heard that you abandoned your family when your son was in his prime for that martial challenge journey of yours…”

Wei Jeonghan’s eyes trembled at Tang Cheongun’s words.

“Why are you bringing that up now…?”

“What’s the importance of that stupid journey! You abandoned your family! Do you have any idea how many people are suffering now because of your foolish decision?”

“I agree with that. First cultivate your person, then govern your home, and finally bring peace to the world!”

When Jangil also joined Tang Cheongun, Wei Jeonghan stepped back.

“You, weren’t you on my side?”

“In this particular matter, there are no sides to take, Wei Family Leader. Too many people are suffering because of a single decision of yours. That’s why education is so important.”

Wei Jeonghan closed his mouth like a clam, speechless.

But someone else had something to add.

“Are we discussing my family education now? Do you want me to show you how wild someone without family education can be?”

“Ahem!”

“Ahem! Ahem!”

Everyone avoided Wei Yanho’s gaze.

They wanted to console themselves by thinking that they were doing it out of repulsion, but in reality it was out of fear.

After an awkward silence, Cheok Soogwang returned. Everyone mentally offered their condolences upon seeing his eyes, as if his soul had left his body.

Even Jegal Yeom and Tang Cheongun felt remorse for causing this situation.

“…What were we asking?”

“We wanted to know how you survived after taking the Blood Explosive Dans.”

“Ah, right.”

Cheok Soogwang scratched his head.

“I suppose you ask that because it’s related to the current incident.”

“Yes. You must have heard the reports. As the leader of the Righteous Heavenly Alliance.”

“Correct. You seem to be looking for something in me… but I’m sorry to say that I won’t be of much help.”

“How so?”

Cheok Soogwang adopted a peculiar expression before speaking.

“I don’t know how to say it. It’s a memory I’d rather not relive.”

Wei Jeonghan answered for him:

“I understand. It was a difficult situation.”

Voluntarily consuming the Blood Explosive Dans requires a determination beyond the norm. It means choosing a certain death with your own hands. It’s not a pleasant memory to recall.

“You asked how I survived? The truth is, I don’t have a clear answer. I didn’t do anything special to survive. I just took the pills prepared to die, and when I regained consciousness, I was still alive.”

“Mmm…”

Wei Yanho scratched his cheek.

It was the answer he expected. Those who were unconscious would probably say the same upon waking up.

“I’m sorry to disappoint you. But I don’t know how I survived either.”

“I imagined so.”

Wei Yanho shrugged.

“From what I heard, it didn’t seem like you had a plan before taking the pills. Seeing you, I confirmed that impression.”

“…That statement is a bit… peculiar.”

“Isn’t it true?”

“It is.”

Cheok Soogwang’s lips trembled.

Sometimes the truth hurts more than a lie. And this damn brat knew exactly how to poke at those painful truths.

Cheok Soogwang sighed and said:

“It was a moment of total blindness. When I woke up, even I was surprised to be alive.”

“But you didn’t lose your martial skills.”

“Miraculously, no.”

“So, in short, you have no idea what process allowed you to survive, right?”

“Unfortunately, that’s right.”

The atmosphere became tense.

Those who hoped to find a solution in Cheok Soogwang’s experience let out silent sighs.

‘What are we going to do now?’

The situation felt increasingly serious.

Jegal Yeom, in particular, felt overwhelming pressure.

‘If we don’t find a solution, we could face hell.’

This was not a problem that could be solved with alliances or cooperation between sects. Without a solution, they would fall into the abyss.

And this was the battlefront.

The Righteous Martial Alliance might be looking for methods through the Master of Divine Abilities, but they couldn’t respond with the same immediacy as here.

Furthermore, Jegal Yeom didn’t harbor much hope in the Master of Divine Abilities. The world believed that he could solve any problem that required intellect, but as another strategist, Jegal Yeom knew that wasn’t the case.

A strategist proposes solutions based on the information available, he cannot create something from nothing.

‘The one who can create something from nothing is…’

Jegal Yeom’s gaze landed on Wei Yanho.

It’s not that Wei Yanho had a mind brilliant enough to surpass him or the Master of Divine Abilities. He also didn’t believe that Wei Yanho was stupid.

If anything, Wei Yanho was quite intelligent.

But talent needs to be polished to shine. No matter how great Wei Yanho’s brain was, without systematic study, it wouldn’t be helpful in this situation.

As the saying goes: “Pearls must be strung together to become a treasure.”

What Jegal Yeom expected from Wei Yanho was not a rational solution, but his unpredictability.

Sometimes, Wei Yanho saw what they couldn’t. Faced with the same problem, he often proposed completely different solutions.

‘But that’s just luck.’

Jegal Yeom sighed softly.

The path they had run had led them to a dead end. If they can’t climb the wall, they must retreat. Even if they have to repeat it over and over again. They had to persevere in this arduous task, believing that one day they would find the right path. It might seem slow and frustrating, but Jegal Yeom knew that this was the fastest way.

Then…

“But it’s okay. The important thing is not what we don’t know, but that there is someone here who survived after taking the Blood Explosive Dans.”

“Huh?”

Cheok Soogwang’s eyebrows twitched.

It was a difficult statement to understand. But he felt a premonition. There was something unsettling about Wei Yanho’s tone.

‘What is this brat up to?’

Wei Yanho smiled subtly as he looked at Cheok Soogwang.

“I want to ask you something.”

“Mm?”

“This matter is extremely serious, right?”

“That’s right.”

Cheok Soogwang nodded slowly.

Although he considered it a minor relief that this had occurred in the Tang Family, if they failed to contain the situation here, the martial world could teeter to its collapse.

That was something that Cheok Soogwang also did not desire.

For the sake of the Righteous Heavenly Alliance, the martial world, and his own safety, this problem had to be resolved. Otherwise, those hateful bastards from the Demon Cult would devour the martial world without even peeling it.

I’d rather die than see that scene, Cheok Soogwang thought.

Although he had his reservations towards the prominent clans, his hatred towards the Demon Cult completely eclipsed it.

“It’s an extremely serious matter.”

“So, to solve it, any sacrifice is valid, right?”

“…I suppose… so.”

Cheok Soogwang couldn’t answer easily. Something troubled him. His instinct screamed at him not to answer so quickly.

“Then it’s simple.”

Wei Yanho smiled maliciously.

“Anyway, listening to your experience doesn’t seem like it’s going to solve anything. You didn’t seem to have a plan. So I came up with a way to significantly advance this situation.”

“Huh?”

All eyes focused on Wei Yanho.

“Under normal circumstances, I wouldn’t use such an extreme method, but this is an emergency. Besides, what is done once can be done twice, right?”

Twice?

Cheok Soogwang’s eyes trembled.

Twice means…? Could it be…?

“It turns out that the Tang Family keeps some Blood Explosive Dans for research. And here we have someone who survived after taking them. The solution is simple, right?”

“…Hey, young man.”

Cheok Soogwang’s voice trembled.

“Are you saying…?”

“Yes.”

Wei Yanho smiled radiantly.

“If you take the pills, we’ll observe how you overcome their effects. It will be a great contribution. Perhaps you’ll go down in history as the hero who saved the martial world.”

Upon hearing the words “hero” and “history”, Cheok Soogwang let out a laugh.

Hero, hero…

Yes, history sounds good.

With a radiant smile, Cheok Soogwang looked at Wei Jeonghan.

And without losing the smile, he said:

“…Just kill me now, you bastards.”

“……”

Cheok Soogwang didn’t want to be a hero.