I Became God of War's Youngest Disciple - Episode 343
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“receive.”
“…….”
I received the bracelet Assad gave me..
It was an ink-colored bracelet without any special patterns, but the outer part was shiny enough to slip around, and although it seemed to be made of metal, it barely felt weight..
In short, it was not an ordinary item..
“If you fill it with Lyserradigos, you can leave the underground library. The time limit is only one day, and if you break that time... No, it's done..”
Assad shook his head..
“If he were that guy, he would know what the disadvantage was without me having to say anything. Because there is a spell engraved on the inside of the bracelet..”
“I'm talking about my father..”
I'm sorry to Lise, but I put off talking about the bracelet and started talking about something else..
“I heard you're going on a mission in a few days..”
Assad shuts up.
I looked at his face intently and asked again..
“Is that the conclusion of the council of elders??”
“Don't cut it carelessly. Because this is the best for us too.”
“Are you saying it's best to send him to battle like that? What was the content of the meeting that led to such a conclusion? If you are a healthy person, your family will probably be rich. It's not a family lacking in talent..”
“You're right. Badniker is not a family lacking in talent..”
“Then why.”
“But their performance and Delac’s performance are completely different. What the world wants right now is not Badniker’s fame. It's the famous name of Iron Blood Ball. Don't you know the difference? Delac already has too much on his shoulders. No one else can take his place.”
“Does this mean that the top priority is to let people know that Iron Blood Ball is alive and well? Even at the risk of dying?”
“Delac's life has always been like that. Nothing changes.”
“Then it has to change from now on..”
For some reason, it seemed like the stories were running parallel, so my voice started to gradually become more irritated..
I feel like the fact that the man in front of me is a family elder and an archmage is slowly fading away..
“You don't know anything about Delac..”
I was wondering what to say.
I can't help but laugh out loud.
This is because I remember having a similar conversation when talking about Lyserradigos..
“It seems like you like saying you don't know anything, so what I'm going to say is the same. Teach me something to know.”
Then Assad sighed..
“I never thought I'd say such an old-fashioned thing, but why are you so rude? Have you lost your fear??”
“I'm sorry about that. But if you don't say this, I won't say anything..”
Is this correct? Assad did not respond for a moment..
Assad said.
“You said you saw Delac's childhood at the academy..”
“yes.”
“Anyway.”
What does this question mean?.
I continued, recalling memories of the past..
“It was a bit unexpected. I guess he was like the father I knew. Of course, that's not what I'm saying, but people's personalities tend to change... Compared to now, I feel like the person itself has completely changed..”
“okay.”
Assad nodded..
“It goes without saying that Delak is talented. He has lived quite a long life and has never seen a gemstone brighter than that guy. Maybe we are looking at a being that will never appear again in human history. but…….”
Assad pursed his lips for a moment..
It seemed like he was thinking about it, and it also felt like he was organizing what he wanted to say..
“The old Delac had one flaw. It wouldn't have mattered if he lived as an ordinary human, but it was a flaw that must be resolved in order for him to be born again as a hero..”
“what is that?”
“It's nature. Delak couldn't be cruel. I had too much affection, and my heart was also weak. More than the current Dolver Badniker.”
“…….”
I blinked my eyes.
Because those words were the most unexpected side of Sanghyeolgong that I've ever heard..
I looked at Assad's face to see if he was trying to deceive me, but it didn't seem like he was..
“…It's hard to believe.”
“I guess so. The Delac you know is an emotionless person to the point of being called an iron-blooded baller. A man who threw his life into hunting down church members and subduing demons. How on earth could a weak boy become an iron-blooded hero? And that too in one day.”
“…….”
Wouldn't it be okay to go back and return for a moment? I almost replied, but that wouldn't be possible..
I said the next most likely thing:.
“Is it your blessing??”
“that's right. That's why Delak was able to become a Sanghyeolgong. This guy has no heart.”
“…….”
That doesn't mean it really doesn't exist..
During treatment, I confirmed that Sanghyeolgong had a heart..
After being silent for a moment, Assad spoke..
“The blessing of Iron Blood. I am convinced that it was the most essential protection that constituted the existence of an Iron Blood Ball..”
“What powers will you give me?.”
“ability? There is no such thing. Because it is a protection that is far from improving one's body or supporting one's abilities. On the contrary, the emotions of the holder of the protection gradually become dull and eventually become completely dry. You will be able to look at your family or friends calmly without any affection. Only the given mission becomes the top priority..”
I burst out laughing.
“Is that kind of blessing? not a curse?”
“The difference between a blessing and a curse is thinner than a sheet of paper.”
The wizard's unique way of talking was even more annoying today..
“It means that his personality has been castrated. How is that any different from converting a healthy person into a battle doll? You're just giving words, but in reality, you're using them as words to revive the family, right?.”
“…….”
Assad shuts up.
Does that mean I have nothing to say?.
I could see a faint expression of guilt and self-destruction on his face, but somehow even that attitude felt hypocritical to me now..
I asked, feeling my head slowly getting hotter..
therefore…….
Sanghyeolgong was indifferent to everything, indifferent even to his family, and judged his family only by their utility value..
The fact that it wasn't because of his original nature or intention, but because of God's protection, made my head hot..
I was also annoyed with myself for continuously avoiding and mocking Sanghyeolgong before returning and immediately after returning without knowing that fact..
“…As you know, no one can choose what blessings they receive. However, it is your choice whether or not to use the protection you possess. It means that Delac wanted to give up his weak-hearted nature and that it was a choice..”
“It must have been a twelve-year-old's choice. Assad. Excuse me, but I guess you've lived so long that you have no idea what twelve-year-olds are like. No matter how smart I am, how old I am, and how quickly I grow up, at the age of twelve I can't even tell the difference between right and wrong. I have no choice but to be pushed around by the expectations of my surroundings and adults..”
“…….”
“Are you sure that that choice was entirely your father’s? Your pressure or expectations had no effect.?”
As I looked at Assad being silent, I was convinced at this moment.
Delak's will was not behind the creation of the Iron Blood Ball..
The monster created by a family obsessed with performance, prestige, and accomplishments, and a battle of disgusting people of all kinds, was the Sanghyeolgong..
“They say that if it stagnates, it will rot, and now I think I know what that means. I knew very well what kind of family Badniker was. Also, what kind of person is Assad?.”
I took my gaze away from Assad, who still did not respond, and left the room without saying hello..
The more I walked down the stuffy hallway, the more angry I became and it was difficult to calm down..
Badknicker.
A shitty family that I don’t even want to set foot in..
Has there ever been a time when the fact that I was born in this family made me so disgusted and disgusted??
To be honest, I don't want to be involved any longer. It wouldn't be difficult to leave the family or isolate yourself..
As I said before, if I commit myself to Heros, not even Badniker will be able to interfere with me any more than necessary..
But if I leave Badknicker like this, what happens to the rest?.
If you didn't know, you didn't know, didn't you already know?.
A father is the essence of the author..
“…It sucks.”
With no clear answer coming, I headed to the room where Delak was..
***
Delac gave me a distant look when I came back and asked..
“Is there still more to do??”
I was wondering what he was doing, and I was reading something that looked like a diary, and it seemed like it was probably a record written by an iron-blooded worker..
“…….”
Actually, I don't know what I came here to say. I don't even know what Delac is thinking..
In other words, I came back here because I didn't know..
Because now I know.
What should I do when my mind is dizzy and I can't guess the other person's intentions?.
Just have a conversation.
All you have to do is open up, understand each other's thoughts, let go of your frustrations, and accept the thoughts that come naturally as a conclusion..
“…I just wanted to have a chat..”
But I guess it wasn't easy for a guy like me to just leave until a moment like this..
When I started speaking with an uncharacteristically embarrassed expression, Delac looked at me with a blank look and laughed..
“Just chatting... … . Now is not the time.”
If it had been before, I might have backed off after hearing those words..
It would have been difficult to ignore the intimidation contained in the tone that seemed cold at first glance..
However, I am already in trouble with Assad, the eldest member of the family..
“So, when is that time? Will it come in our lifetime??”
It's a leisurely chat with Sanghyeolgong..
Delac closed the journal he was reading and spoke in a calm voice..
“There must be a reason why I was born like this. Since your natural strength was different from others, your responsibility should also be different..”
“Is that bullshit ideology instilled by family elders??”
I asked crookedly, digging into my ear hole..
Those with power may have more responsibilities than others..
However, that does not mean that you should abandon all of your life, joy, and happiness..
because i know.
- I'm the youngest. what's for dinner tonight?
- It's steamed fish..
- I want to eat meat.
- Fish is also good..
- Hey, I'll kill a deer and let's roast it and eat it..
The most powerful person in the world.
But paradoxically, I had the most useless conversations with such beings..
So what is the difference between white exposure and delac?.
I need to have a conversation today to find out that..
It's good as father and son, it's good as man to man, it's good just as person to person..
Today, if it's not enough, even tomorrow... If you continue talking earnestly, you will realize something..
“Shall I tell you what I think first? I just hope my father rests for a while..”
“rest?”
“There is a neighborhood where I was kicked out of my family and lived with my mother. Now that I think about it, it was a pretty nice place to live. The scenery was nice, the air was good, there was a lake nearby for fishing, and the city was not small, so there were no inconveniences in living there..”
I saw Delac blinking absentmindedly..
Strangely, I felt like my eyes were shining brighter than usual, and I realized something new..
Of course, I don't know what blessings Delac lost..
But one thing is clear.
Now this man has lost the protection of Iron Blood..
“I can't do that..”
Iron Blood Lord shook his head resolutely..
Of course, if I had given up on that one word, I wouldn't have come this far, so just as I was about to open my mouth again,…….
“however.”
Delac, who was slightly hesitant, quietly averted his gaze and muttered..
“I'm curious about the story of the city you were in..”
“yes?”
I looked at Delac with a dumb expression for a moment, and then I burst out laughing without realizing it..
Delac did not point out my rudeness but just gave me a blank look. Until the laughter stops.
“Have you tried fishing??”
“I often thought it was an inefficient method. A swordsman who has reached his peak would be able to catch dozens of fish with just one swing of his sword..”
“Hey. Words I don't know. The fun of fishing comes from a relaxed mindset, right? She looks at the calm lake, lost in her thoughts, and only briefly focuses when she feels a sensation in her fingertips..”
“If you still don't get a response?”
“Then, just look at the lake, take in the sky, and enjoy the occasional breeze or sunlight... Well, if there's someone next to you, you can chat a bit..”
“I don't understand..”
Having said that, Sanghyeolgong's eyes looked more interesting than I've ever seen him..
“What about alcohol??”
“Of course I didn't drink it..”
“Ah, if I remember now, that’s probably true. Gambling too... Of course you haven't tried it..”
They say that dog poop can sometimes be used in medicine, and this was the case..
I told Sanghyeolgong about my experiences and memories from my time as a fool..
There is no specific reason.
But Luan back then... The life of a pathetic fool who had no duties or responsibilities was completely opposite to that of Delak the Iron-Blooded Duke..
Just hearing it seemed like it would give quite a bit of stimulation to this hard man's mind..
***
I stayed up all night.
It was the day I talked to my father the most since I was born, but looking back, I couldn't remember what we talked about for so long..
Most of the stories were trivial..
I learned a lot of new things about Delac, and it made me rethink things I thought I already knew..
Maybe they felt the same way?
The conversation with Delac was a process of reconciling the differences little by little..
At one time, I thought that the cause of all these differences was only Sanghyeolgong..
But it didn't necessarily have to be Iron Blood Ball to open the conversation..
On the contrary, the more we talked, the more anger built up inside me, and no matter how much I thought about it, I came to the conclusion that there was no answer for this family..
I felt like I wanted to get rid of the last name after my name, and I wanted to live without being associated with Badknicker..
It's hard to do that now..
Because I already knew.
The true nature of this deformed family, this crazy family that placed all the tasks on just one person..
‘…….’
Fundamentals do not disappear.
No matter how much I try to ignore, run away, or forget, it doesn't change the fact that I am Luan Badnicker..
So what should I do then??
Now I know the answer.
If the upper part is already rotten, you can change it starting from the bottom..
Because that's the only way to change your roots.
Early in the morning, I headed to Socheoldang without sleeping a wink..
Then I took a deep breath and shouted.
“Zip haaaap-!”
The voice filled with energy resonated throughout the small building..
It took less than a minute for all the occupants of the mansion to gather in front of me with a loud crashing sound..
“Lord Soga.”
“Did you call me??”
“Do you have anything to say?.”
Indeed, the users of Badknicker.
Although I was surprised by the sudden call, I didn't panic..
“ah. Yes. I'll give it to you.”
I said with a grin..
“You guys, I need to tell you something..”
***
that evening.
A letter containing Sogaju's message was sent to all the children of Iron Blood Prince staying in Badniker..
The contents were as follows.
[dear brothers and sisters.]
[Tonight, we will have a cozy family meal and discuss important things, so everyone is requested to attend..]
[Non- participation will not be accepted unless there is a special reason, and if discovered, intensive training on etiquette and rules will be provided, so please be careful..]
[Posted by the youngest, Luan Badniker.]
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