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19angry blind trust (1)
Roman’s question was direct..
“Hans. Have you seen me taking drugs on a regular basis, or have there been circumstances where I was presumed to have taken drugs??”
“yes?!”
Hans was startled..
Medicine?.
He thought he was just going to run errands as usual, but he couldn't hide his embarrassment at Roman's sudden question..
And Roman was convinced by that reaction..
Hans, who carefully looked after Roman's daily life even before he was possessed, would definitely know the information he wanted..
Roman said.
“It is not my intention to criticize you, nor is it my intention to reprimand you. However, I just want to take the time to reflect on myself. I plan to check how I lived through a third person's perspective, not through my memories..”
I didn't add any excuses.
Loss of memory due to possession.
It was a part that needed detailed explanation, but Roman knew that there was no need for it in his position..
A question asked calmly.
It was Hans's responsibility to worry..
He seemed to hesitate differently than usual, but he looked serious as if he had made up his mind..
‘From what I have experienced recently, Master Roman is not a person who speaks in vain. Since you really want to confirm the circumstances of the use of the drug from a third party's perspective, let me be honest with you about what I know..’
“……I have never seen anyone using drugs. However, there was a time when the master's behavior was a little strange..”
“When was that??”
“Was it fifteen days ago now? It's been a while since you went to a social party. Actually, it wasn't anything special, but the master's condition was a little strange after going to the social party. From that day on, he refrained from going out and stayed in his room, and with his lifeless face, he demanded excessive amounts of alcohol every night. So, I was suspicious that you may have touched a prohibited drug at a social party..”
The day Roman committed suicide.
Hans was suspicious of the drug while looking at Roman, who was possessed by Baek Jung-hyuk..
It has been such a problem among the nobles recently that it was reasonable to suspect Dmitry of being a simpleton..
but.
“Other than that, there is nothing that can be said to be circumstantial. And now I know how foolish that was. There is no way a young master who is this strong would touch drugs like that..”
It was just a story that ended in suspicion..
Hans trusted Roman.
The intelligence that Roman showed in the process of defeating Blood Fang was something that an addict could never show..
‘It's a social party.’
Roman was lost in thought..
social party.
It was a familiar word.
Roman changed after attending a social party, and soon after, he made the extreme decision to commit suicide..
And it was said that the rumors of conspiracies that Flora heard also originated from a social party..
then.
“Who ran the social party I attended??”
the root of the problem.
that was important.
And the answer is.
“You attended the Barco family party..”
Barco.
It was the moment when the situation entered a new phase..
The explanation was simple.
“I had known the eldest son of the Barco family from the beginning. Although his relationship with Lawrence became strained after marriage talks, there was still no one among the noble sons who hung out with Master Roman as often as he did. So it wasn't that strange for him to attend the Barco family's social party. The interests are complicated, but that does not mean that the previous relationship disappears..”
Barco's eldest son.
Anthony Barco, like Roman, was a man with a bad reputation among those around him..
That's why the two worked together.
The two men, who came from powerful families in the northeast and had a trashy reputation, often hung out together.
‘The two probably weren't close friends. Since they had similar reputations, they probably just hung out together as companions for entertainment. But the relationship became entangled around Flora. Antoni Barco wanted to marry Flora, and Roman was no different. And the winner of that fight was Roman. This is because the Lawrence family, who ultimately rejected Barko, decided that Dmitry was better than Barko..’
The puzzle pieces fell into place.
Barco's Invitation.
If Roman, whose condition had become strange since then, chose to die, it was clear that the cause was Barco..
‘In this situation, the only reasonable suspicion I can have is that Barco induced Roman to commit suicide. If Dmitry becomes one with Lawrence, Barko will not be able to claim Flora or even Lawrence's fertile land. And the simplest way to solve that problem is to prevent the marriage from taking place in the first place. From what I heard from Hans, seeing as Barco had previously wanted to marry me on behalf of Lawrence, the only way left for them is to either break off the engagement or create a situation in which they cannot get married..’
I saw a picture.
Roman's Death.
The force that benefits the most from this is Barco..
I don't know how they induced suicide, but they tried various methods to achieve their goal..
Spreading damaging rumors to induce a breakup of an engagement.
made Roman commit suicide.
‘Wherever you go, there is trash..’
the truth wasn't great.
but.
It was displeasing.
The name Barco got on Roman's nerves because he decided to live his life..
It was then.
hans said.
“……In fact, a few days ago, I received an invitation from Barco inviting me to a party. I couldn't deliver it to you because the master was in closed training. How should I handle this??”
“Barco invited me.?”
“yes.”
eat.
I laughed.
They were blatantly ignoring Roman..
He was very bold enough to proudly send out an invitation to see him again, no matter what harm he did to him..
‘It's annoying.’
I didn't like it.
The name Barco.
In order to live as Roman from now on, I needed to clearly sort out the parts that bothered me..
blast furnace.
“Tell them you're going to the party.”
Facing the problem head on.
That was the way Roman would live from now on..
* * *
The party was in two weeks..
Roman, who had some time to spare, went to see Kevin, who had been waiting for him during the closing training..
“What can I do in the future??”
Kevin.
he said, bowing his head.
Although he did follow Roman's suggestion, the problem was that there was nothing he could do for Roman..
Kevin was just a teenage boy.
He was born with a talent as ordinary as a stone rolling on the side of the road, but no matter how much he thought about it over the past week, he couldn't come up with an answer about his role..
So I asked.
play one's role.
Why did you accept me?.
Roman said.
“I want to use you as my sword. However, a person's use is not determined by the will of others. So from now on, I will tell you three paths so that you can choose for yourself..”
knife.
It was unexpected.
I've never touched a sword in my life, so I'm going to use it as a sword..
Although it was a remark that could not be understood through common sense, Kevin did not raise any objection to Roman's words..
“The first is to give up its use as a sword. If you are afraid to hold the sword and do not want to shed blood, then be my hands and feet, not as a sword. You can do your part by following Hans around, learning what he does, and doing the non-dangerous tasks I tell him to do..”
safe option.
didn't take risks.
Forced risk creates variables, and Roman did not keep weak people by his side, considering them to be his sword..
“The second is to protect my side as a sword. However, there is no way for you, who are in your mid-teens and have been far from living as a prosecutor your whole life, to become strong in a short period of time. The world is not a beautiful fairy tale. It takes a lot of will to become strong in hindsight, and if you choose the second option, I will test your will with the number of splits. This is a method of causing pain due to twisting of bones and muscles. It's not just a lip-smacking decision; it's the results that prove your will..”
It was cool.
Bungeunchakgol.
The fear emanating from the words made Kevin's mouth go dry..
but last.
When Roman accepted Kevin, he thought maybe Kevin could handle the final ordeal..
“The third is…….”
drew the sword.
And then.
Tuk.
“Cut off your own wrist with this sword. Even in situations where you cause yourself pain, if you endure the pain until the end and achieve your goal, you will become stronger faster than anyone else..”
The sword that fell in front of me.
For the first time, fear appeared on Kevin's face, which had shown determination only a moment ago..
Gwangma.
When we first met him, Gwangma, like Kevin, was just an insignificant boy who did not know anything about martial arts..
however.
How could he grow into the Four Heavenly Kings??
Thanks to innate talent?
no.
His growth came from a strong will.
‘Ancient martial artists exist in the treasury of the Demonic Cult. Among them, the Demon Demon Gong (鬼魂魔功) is a powerful magic that has turned many demons who seek strength into ruins. Gwangma learned the ghost magic technique to become a sword that would be useful to me, and by overcoming the ordeal of the ghost magic technique, it became a sword I trust..’
Demon Demon Attack.
It's a dangerous martial art..
The moment you use martial arts, your mind is consumed by demonic energy, and you exert your power in the midst of extreme pain that cuts into your blood vessels..
It's a pain that ordinary people wouldn't dare to endure..
Like Roman's last suggestion, using martial arts even under the pain of cutting off one's own arm is demonic magic..
A world that cannot be accessed by ordinary will..
So I chose Demon Demon Attack..
I don't think Kevin can really handle the Demon Demon Attack, but I wanted to at least give him a choice..
Roman said.
“It takes a lot of sacrifice and will for an ordinary person to overcome the limits of their talent. You are already mine. Whatever you choose, I will use you valuablely, but it is up to you to decide how you will use it..”
The right to decide was handed over.
Kevin swallowed dryly..
His eyes were wide with fear as he looked down at the sword, and his mouth was so dry that he had no saliva to swallow..
cut off your own arm.
It was harsh.
How can you do such a thing?.
“Huh, huh.”
My breathing became heavy..
I wasn't sure that this was the right thing to do, but at least I had faith in Roman who was looking at me..
I trusted Roman..
Just like you saved me.
He believed that Roman would save his life this time too..
“I'll do it.”
Suddenly.
I gritted my teeth.
I bit so hard that I could feel my teeth crumbling..
widely!
Kevin snatches the sword.
And just as he was about to plunge the sword into his arm.
‘The magic of illusion.’
Hwaak.
Roman’s eyes sparkled..
At the same time, mana swirled..
Demonic martial arts.
As the illusionist's martial arts, known to have deceived the souls of countless people, was unleashed, Kevin's eyes became hazy..
And then he fell to the floor..
In Roman's world, he's face down on the floor as if he's dead, but in Kevin's world, he hasn't changed at all from the moment he was about to plunge the sword into him..
From now on, it was a fantasy world..
yet.
Quack!
Kevin's face was twisted in pain..
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