Drip.
Something trickled down his lips.
Ilcheon Sword wiped his trembling hand across his mouthâit was blood. Blood was dripping from the corner of his mouth.
How did it feel? His struck cheek felt like it was about to split open. A fiery heat radiated from it, an intense, burning sensation.
What the hell was happening? Ilcheon Sword couldnât comprehend the situation.
He was on the ground. Why was he on the ground?
And those eyes...
Ilcheon Sword looked up into the cold, unyielding gaze fixed on him. Blue eyes stared down at him, framed by shadowed features devoid of expression.
Grrrk.
The chill coursing through his body tightened around his throat. His limbs lost their strength, and the oppressive killing intent enveloping the area weighed down on him.
"Ugh..."
His body froze under the crushing pressure. The sensation was revolting.
Somehow, he managed to channel energy through his body, regaining some semblance of control. His breath returned, but the pain remained.
â...What just...â
What had happened? He replayed the scene in his mind over and over, but it didnât make sense. How?
Wide-eyed with shock, Ilcheon Sword directed his trembling voice at Gu Yangcheon.
"Y-you... Youâve been hiding your power..."
Boom!
"Urgh!"
His head jerked violently from the blow.
Once again, he had no idea what had hit him.
"Thatâs not an answer to my question."
Gu Yangcheon grabbed Ilcheon Sword by the hair, holding his head firmly in place.
"Donât you know?"
"Wh-what... are you talking about...?"
What did he mean? Ilcheon Sword couldnât grasp it. The only thing his instincts could tell him was:
âSomething is wrong.â
Something about Gu Yangcheon was fundamentally off. Gone was the familiar smirk he always wore. His face was expressionless, gazing down at Ilcheon Sword with a cold, empty stare.
But...
*'What... is this Why was it so scary? It wasn't hard to recognize the fear that was brewing in him - it wasn't like that.
"Hah... Hah..."
He couldn't hold his gaze. Looking into those eyes for too long, he felt consumed, as if he wouldn't get out
In the end, Ilcheon Sword turned him away
âHmph
Gu Yangcheon nodded at this. Thenâ
Boom!
"Ghhk!"