Chapter 624

Chapter 624: The Lazy Man Who Got Indigestion (4)

The heart of the Medical Hall Leader, who was accompanying the Master of Divine Abilities, was a bit more complicated than he thought.

‘Wei Yanho…’

He had heard his name countless times, but he had never seen that Wei Yanho in person.

‘What kind of person will he be?’

It was then that the Medical Hall Leader noticed something peculiar.

No one was talking about him.

About Wei Yanho, I mean.

‘How strange.’

Of course, Wei Yanho’s achievements were still spreading throughout the world like wildfire.

His feats were so monumental, and with the Master of Divine Abilities fanning the flames, his fame spread like a ship with the wind at its back.

But in the midst of all that, Wei Yanho as a person was absent.

In other words, everyone knew Wei Yanho’s deeds and how impressive they were, but no one seemed to wonder what he was like, nor did anyone talk about his person.

Wasn’t that strange?

‘Even I am completely unaware of him.’

Even the Medical Hall Leader, who had treated the people rescued by Wei Yanho, did not know what he was like.

And it was understandable, because no one had told him about it.

From that perspective, Wei Yanho was truly a mysterious character. Although his stories circulated throughout the world, those who had met him in person or could say they knew him well were extremely few.

And even that minority rarely spoke of him to others. Even though, in the current martial world, meeting Wei Yanho could be a source of pride.

“Great Strategist.”

“Hmm?”

“Perhaps it’s strange to ask this now, but… what kind of person is Wei Yanho?”

“……”

The Master of Divine Abilities looked at him with a puzzled expression.

“You’re asking me that now?”

“I know it sounds weird, but the truth is that not many people know what Wei Yanho is like. He is someone who hardly interacts with others…”

“It’s not that he doesn’t interact, it’s that…”

“Then?”

“Nothing. You’ll understand when you see him.”

The Master of Divine Abilities shook his head from side to side and then quickened his pace.

‘But is it appropriate to do this now?’

They were in the middle of a war. Although the battle had subsided a bit and they had some leeway, the fact that they were still at war did not change.

And, in the midst of this conflict, the busiest person, without a doubt, was the Master of Divine Abilities. With the death of the Supreme Sovereign at the hands of the enemy and the position of alliance leader vacant, he had to play both the role of strategist and leader.

He didn’t understand why someone so incredibly busy would bother to personally take him to see Wei Yanho.

“But is there any reason why I should see him?”

“Well, it’s just that…”

“Say it.”

“…That guy has a little problem now.”

“A problem?”

“It’s nothing serious… Well, no. Actually, it is serious. I need you to examine him.”

The Medical Hall Leader tilted his head.

A problem? Did he mean that Wei Yanho had some problem?

‘Ah…’

Suddenly, he understood.

‘He must be injured.’

It was a very real possibility.

Considering the number of people Wei Yanho had rescued, and the fact that they had been subdued without signs of battle, it would not be uncommon for him to have been injured in the process.

No, thinking coldly, it was impossible for him to have come out of something like that unscathed. It simply couldn’t be.

‘Then why didn’t he come to the Medical Hall…?’

The Medical Hall Leader frowned slightly.

Although, of course.

Everyone was praising his heroic acts. It wasn’t just a matter of reputation. With the death of the Supreme Sovereign, Wei Yanho had become the spiritual pillar of the Righteous Martial Alliance, not the Master of Divine Abilities.

If it became known that Wei Yanho was seriously injured, morale would plummet. That’s why they had to keep it a secret.

‘Still, he could have told me, Great Strategist.’

The Medical Hall existed for a reason. It was the place to treat the wounded. What was the point of hiding something like that from the Medical Hall Leader?

“Is the problem serious?”

“…I don’t know if I’d call it serious or not, but in any case, I need you to examine him.”

“I understand.”

The fact that the Master of Divine Abilities was not clear suggested that the situation was not simple. The Medical Hall Leader looked with some tension towards Wei Yanho’s lodging.

‘Is that it?’

It was the Dragon Pavilion (龍廳), where the most important guests of the alliance stayed.

Only the most relevant figures could stay there: the leaders of the Nine Sects, the heads of the border territories, or high palace officials.

The fact that Wei Yanho was there showed how important he was to the Righteous Martial Alliance at the moment.

The guards guarding the Dragon Pavilion respectfully greeted the Master of Divine Abilities.

“Is he inside?”

“…Excuse me?”

“No, nothing. What a silly question. Of course, he’s inside.”

The Master of Divine Abilities shook his head and entered. The Medical Hall Leader followed him in silence.

“I’m warning you in advance…”

The Master of Divine Abilities made a sound of frustration before speaking.

“Wei Yanho is a little different from what you imagine.”

“I know. With that level of skill at his age, he must be arrogant.”

“Arrogant?”

The Master of Divine Abilities tilted his head, confused.

“I guess you could think so.”

“…Isn’t that so?”

“It’s a bit absurd. Arrogant, arrogant… Well, come to think of it, it’s natural for you to believe that. From that perspective, maybe this damn guy isn’t so bad after all.”

“……”

A damn guy who isn’t so bad?

What kind of contradiction was that?

The Medical Hall Leader’s head filled with confusion. But he couldn’t ask more questions, because he noticed that the Master of Divine Abilities was even more disturbed than he was.

In any case, he would soon know.

In the background, a large door could be seen. The other rooms had their doors ajar, a sign that no one was inside, so Wei Yanho must be there.

“Are you there?”

The Master of Divine Abilities announced his arrival in front of the door. But there was no response.

With a vein throbbing on his forehead, the Master of Divine Abilities kicked the door open and entered.

“If there’s anyone here, at least answer, you useless piece of trash!”

The Medical Hall Leader quickly entered after him… and then his eyes widened in disbelief.

‘What… what is this?’

The room seemed empty.

Or, more accurately, there was nothing that looked like a person. The only thing visible was something round covered by a blanket on the bed.

“……”

What was that? That?

The Medical Hall Leader stared at the round shape under the blanket. Anyone would look up and down to understand the situation, but the Master of Divine Abilities, as if he already knew everything, went straight to the bed and yanked the blanket off.

“Get up now, you useless piece of trash!”

Removing the blanket revealed the true nature of the round thing.

‘A person?’

Was that a human being?

“My God…”

The Medical Hall Leader’s eyes widened.

‘How can a human look like that?’

No, well…

People can get fat, of course. If you eat too much, it’s normal to gain weight. There are those who love food and have the money to eat without limits, gaining weight uncontrollably.

But the reason why the Medical Hall Leader was so shocked was not only because the person in front of him was fat. It wasn’t normal fatness. It was like…

How to describe it? As if they had poured water non-stop into a skin bag until it was about to explode. It looked like if you pricked it with a finger, it would burst like a balloon.

It was impossible not to be surprised.

But…

“Wei Yanho, damn you! Aren’t you going to wake up?”

Who?

Wei Yanho?

That?

That was the Radiant Sword Hero, Wei Yanho?

The one who repelled the invasion of the Demon Cult on Mount Hua, fought against the Bishops, defeated the Heavenly Flowing Sword, broke into the Demon Cult to extinguish its Sacred Flame, repelled the attack of Baekgeom Fortress, and rescued so many people? The legendary hero of the era, the Radiant Sword Hero, Wei Yanho?

That… that?

The Medical Hall Leader’s mouth opened wide.

“Wei Yanho is a little different from what you imagine.”

He now understood what the Master of Divine Abilities meant.

‘But this is not “a little” different, Great Strategist!’

It’s completely different! In what world is this just “a little” different?

“You’re not opening your eyes? I’ll tear them out!”

And the Master of Divine Abilities was also different.

‘He… he is…?’

Who was the Master of Divine Abilities, Jo Hyeon?

A hero of the previous era who stopped the brutal invasion of the Demon Cult. Beyond interests, everyone recognized his abilities.

And not only that.

People respected his character even more than his talent. He was a man who rarely got angry, calm and serene, a gentleman in the purest sense of the word.

But, seeing him now, who could associate him with the word “gentleman”?

Seeing the Master of Divine Abilities grab Wei Yanho’s face and force him to open his eyes, the Medical Hall Leader doubted if this was the same world he knew.

“Ugh… oooh.”

“Hey! Are you pretending to keep sleeping? It makes no sense for a master like you to sleep with people around! What kind of expert are you?!”

Yes, of course.

An expert. Wei Yanho was an expert.

But right now, that expert looked like an inflated balloon, with the Master of Divine Abilities on top of him, squeezing his face.

“He he he he.”

The Medical Hall Leader couldn’t help but laugh. His brain wasn’t processing the situation.

“Oh, let me sleep!”

“Are you human?! Humans have consciousness! Without consciousness, you’re nothing more than a beast!”

“And who has more consciousness than me?!”

“Now you’re even delirious! Oh, you’re driving me crazy!”

The Master of Divine Abilities turned his head sharply.

“What are you doing?”

“…Huh?”

The Medical Hall Leader, attacked without warning, was startled.

“Examine him now.”

“Examine him?”

To see what hurt him…

Well, maybe there was no need to ask.

Looking like that, everything must hurt him. Better to ask what part of him was healthy.

The Medical Hall Leader cautiously approached Wei Yanho. And then he stared at him, paralyzed.

“What are you doing? Examine him!”

“…But, Great Strategist.”

“What?”

“How am I supposed to take his pulse? He has no wrists!”

“……”

The Master of Divine Abilities looked at Wei Yanho’s arms, sunk in fat, with only his fingers moving, and let out a deep sigh.

“Nothing works as it should with this brat! Aaaaaah!!”

The Master of Divine Abilities’ heartbreaking scream echoed throughout the Righteous Martial Alliance.