Chapter 951: Bow down.

“What did you say…?”

Yusah narrowed his eyes fully and asked again.

Did I hear wrong? No matter how much I think about it, I think I heard wrong.

What did that guy just say?

‘…Scum?’

Did he really call me scum? That can’t be right.

Hearing something he’d never heard in his life, Yusah’s pupils trembled. Scum?

‘…Me?’

I was born in the heart of Wolya and have lived for a long time.

During that absurd amount of time, Yusah reigned under the Master, and all the Wolya tribe knelt before him.

Among the generals currently existing, the Wolya tribe consists only of himself and an unknown being named Yarang.

‘How dare he.’

Call me scum?

When even any pureblood is merely beneath his feet?

“…Hahaha….”

Yusah let out a laugh.

At that sight, cold sweat dripped from the jaw of the Blue Leader.

Drip.

The moment the sweat drop hit the floor.

Kugugeugeu—!!!

An immense aura erupted from Yusah’s body.

The Blue Leader’s body shuddered from receiving that aura up close.

“Kkeueueueuk…!!!”

Not only was he groaning roughly, but his hands were visibly trembling.

It was distant yet terrifying.

The aura, a mixture of killing intent and fighting spirit, spread throughout the entire residence.

Kugugugung—!!!!

The building shook, and dust rained down.

Amidst that situation, Yusah, the owner of the aura, was laughing.

He pulled his lips into a wide grin and looked at the being before him.

“Who are you?”

By then, Yusah’s pupils were already slit wide like a beast’s.

“Do you not know who I am? You should.”

Kkadeudeuk.

As Yusah took a step, the floor caved in.

The shape felt like it was being crushed under unbearable weight.

“Otherwise. You’ll be chewed to death by me right here.”

Jjalgeunjjalgeun.

He intended to chew and swallow them whole, bones and all.

To Yusah, who was radiating killing intent with such intentions.

[Keukeukeuk….]

An irritating laughter brushed past his ears.

“…Laughing?”

The sound was coming from the guy in front of him.

He seemed unable to hold back any longer, grabbing his mask and letting out laughter.

Yusah’s eyes widened at that sight. His pupils began to dilate with emotion.

[…Ah, my apologies. I couldn’t help myself.]

“What’s so funny?”

[How could it not be funny.]

Peolleok.

As Yusah stopped walking, the figure moved.

Black clothes fluttered.

Simultaneously, the figure walked forward calmly, as if Yusah’s radiating aura couldn’t inflict the slightest damage.

Seeing that, Yusah’s smile deepened.

[Doesn’t something that is nothing act as if it knows it is the sky? How could that not be amusing.]

“…Ha.”

Something that is nothing.

Acting as if it knows it is the sky.

At those words, a crosshair appeared in Yusah’s mind.

“…How dare…”

Something that is nothing, daring to [speak] to me?

Kkadeudeuk.

Rough sounds came from Yusah’s body.

His tail grew in size,

and at the same time, one arm enlarged, sprouting fur.

Just the size of the arm was comparable to a person.

Furthermore, sharp claws extended from the tips of his thickened fingers.

“If you kneel now, I’ll spare your life.”

Yusah spoke. Just as his body had transformed, his voice had already changed.

An unpleasant voice, a mix of a dry, aged tone and a boy’s unique melodic quality.

“I’ll cut off a couple of arms, but you can save your life. So kneel now.”

[…]

Despite Yusah’s warning, the figure remained silent.

“Why are you silent? Ah, are you scared?”

Yusah sneered, a mocking smile forming.

Was he acting tough just moments ago, only to be scared now?

Just as that thought flashed through his mind.

[How disappointing.]

The masked figure spoke to Yusah.

“…What did you say?”

Disappointment? Disappointing?

[Even the Leaders were becoming tiresome and losing my interest… It seems the Generals aren’t much different.]

“…”

At those words, the smile vanished from Yusah’s face.

He had considered the possibility, however slim, that this unknown entity might not know who he was.

But judging by his words, that didn’t seem to be the case.

If so.

‘He knows I’m a General and still acts like this?’

Does he know he’s one of the four great beings under the heavens of the myriad realms, yet acts so arrogantly?

It was absurd.

This is impossible.

Even among Generals, they have their own standing and strength, so even when posturing, they don’t directly disregard each other.

‘What kind of being is he.’

To dare disregard me, a General?

Yusah stared at the figure, unable to comprehend the situation.

‘What is it.’

What on earth is it?

Why.

‘Can I see nothing?’

He felt nothing from the figure.

It wasn’t that he couldn’t see strength.

He could clearly feel an unknown presence.

He knew it possessed some unpleasant power, and from its arrogant confidence, he deduced it wasn’t weak.

However.

‘That’s as far as it goes.’

He couldn’t see beyond that. How much power it possessed.

Or what its true identity was.

He couldn’t feel or see anything else.

‘…What…’

What kind of sensation was this? It was an unfamiliar feeling he had never experienced since birth.

His senses were absolute.

He should be able to penetrate any barrier and discern the being within.

‘…Why can’t I understand anything about that guy?’

Not being able to figure it out when it was right in front of him was nonsensical.

Could it be.

‘Is it because of that mask?’

The cracked white mask it was wearing. Perhaps it had some kind of effect.

Yes, it must be that.

Having figured that much out, Yusah smirked again.

‘Even if I don’t know how it’s deceiving my eyes.’

If I know the cause, it doesn’t matter.

All I need to do is make it take off that mask.

Besides.

‘Looking at it, it seems to be Wolya tribe.’

Seeing the ears and tail it possessed, he realized it was also of the Wolya tribe.

That means.

‘That guy is also ultimately beneath my feet.’

It meant that unknown entity was ultimately of his kind.

Realizing that, Yusah’s eyes immediately flashed as he spoke.

“It’s too late to regret it now.”

The figure nodded upon hearing Yusah’s words.

Seeing that, Yusah continued speaking.

However.

[Immediately.]

Yusah’s voice, as he uttered it, was wrapped in an unknown power.

[Take off that mask.]

It was an absolute command that beings subordinate to a General under the myriad realms could not refuse.

Immediately after speaking, Yusah grinned.

Now, hurry and take it off.

He needed to confirm the face of that damned thing that had been disrupting his castle lately.

‘After I confirm it.’

I will swallow it whole and chew it up, bones and all.

I’ll chew it all up thoroughly.

As Yusah watched the figure with such anticipation.

Seueuk.

Not long after, the figure moved.

He saw it raise its arm, stroke its mask, and then grip it firmly.

As expected.

‘What tricks could you possibly have.’

It’s a subordination and pact imbued with souls.

A curse and blessing that no one can escape.

‘Would you be any different, you insignificant worm?’

No matter how much confidence you have, it ends here.

It was baffling what confidence made it bare its fangs at him in the first place.

As Yusah thought that and watched the figure.

Ttalkkak.

A sound came from the mask for a moment.

Is it about to take off the mask now?

Just as Yusah focused on that form.

“…Huh?”

Yusah involuntarily let out a blank sound.

It was because the hand holding the mask suddenly moved down.

And then, the figure was walking towards Yusah nonchalantly.

Moreover.

[It seems you still don’t understand.]

It was speaking to him nonchalantly.

[Don’t you dare order me around, you insignificant scum.]

“…W-What…!”

Not only did it ignore the command, but it was still arrogant.

[You have no right to command me. You worm-like creature.]

“…!”

Yusah’s eyes widened at the descending voice. My command didn’t work?

That can’t be right?

‘…How is this happening…?’

There is no being under the heavens of the myriad realms that can ignore the laws.

It’s something even the Master of the world cannot do.

That means.

‘…That guy… not listening to me…’

In other words.

‘Is he a higher being than me?’

It could only mean that unknown entity was a superior entity to him.

“That’s impossible…!”

As soon as he recalled that, Yusah screamed.

“That can’t be!”

Above the Generals, only the Master reigns.

But a being higher than me? That cannot exist.

“What trickery have you pulled-!”

Yusah contorted his face in anger and clenched his fist.

The giant arm, transformed like a beast’s, moved.

Kkeugeuk–!!!

It tore through the air as it flew rapidly.

He increased his speed to rip the figure to shreds.

Just as his claws were about to touch the figure’s face.

[Stop.]

Udeut-!

Kuuuuuu—-!!

“…!”

At the figure’s words, Yusah’s hand froze solid.

Not just his body.

His entire being froze completely.

Frozen in place, Yusah’s pupils trembled rapidly.

This sensation…

It was exactly the same pressure he felt when he issued commands.

‘How…!’

It didn’t obey the command he gave.

Instead, it could command him?

What is this…

[Do you still not understand?]

“…”

A heavy voice burrowed into Yusah’s mind.

The figure had passed Yusah’s arm and reached right in front of his face.

[Didn’t I tell you earlier? You have no right to command me.]

Kkeugeuk.

He tried to force his body to move, but it wouldn’t obey.

His frozen body remained stiff.

What are you? What kind of being are you to be able to do this?

He wanted to ask such things, but Yusah, whose mouth was shut, had no way.

[Even if a lowly thing shouts, will its words reach the heavens? That’s exactly like you.]

Seureuk.

The figure moved its finger, lifting Yusah’s chin.

His head lifted powerlessly.

[It means know your place.]

Making eye contact, Yusah swallowed inwardly.

In the darkness, purple pupils shone.

Just looking at them felt like being swallowed by anything.

Yet, it felt familiar.

What are those pupils…?

Where had he experienced that gaze before?

After thinking for a long time, Yusah recalled something.

‘Ah.’

No need to search far away.

Isn’t it right here? The being he served, revered, and respected.

‘…Master?’

The Master of the myriad realms and his own heaven.

That being possessed the gaze of that person.

‘…No… that can’t be…’

It was laughable. Even as he thought it, disbelief emanated from him.

How could he feel that presence from this unknown entity?

Just as Yusah was about to get angry at himself for this nonsensical thought.

[Your head is held too high.]

The figure spoke to Yusah.

[Bow down.]

“…!”

Kung-!

Yusah’s knees slammed onto the floor.

Kkadeudeuk-! They dug into the ground, cracking it with a pjejeok! sound spreading outwards.

Both knees were driven into the ground.

Furthermore, it wasn’t just his knees; Yusah’s gaze was also directed towards the floor.

Utter humiliation.

All he could see was the ground and the figure’s toes in front of him.

Yusah’s body trembled uncontrollably as he saw that, but.

Even in that situation, all he could hear was the figure’s voice.

[Good.]

He said in a voice that sounded quite pleased.

[As expected, that appearance suits you perfectly.]

“…”

[Doesn’t it?]

The more he heard the voice, the more something welled up inside Yusah’s chest.

It wasn’t the hunger he always felt, perhaps.

It was likely the emotions of anxiety and fear.