I Became God of War's Youngest Disciple - Episode 48
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What kind of questions will come up?.
I waited nervously, but Sanghyeolgong didn't open his mouth anymore..
He moved his gaze to the bonfire and just stared at it..
“…….”
Will I stay still?.
Or should I say something else?.
Just as I was hesitating for a moment, Ludwig stood up, retrieved the chain, and held it out to me..
“I want this?”
“yes?”
“Why are you so surprised? You can give it as a gift to your younger brother whom you haven't seen in a while..”
It's a gift from my brother?
I felt dazed hearing this for the first time in my life..
“He's giving me a relic of God.?”
“huh.”
“…….”
“Look at this. It's not strange if you make a fuss because you like it, but instead, your expression turns sour..”
“I was taught to be wary of favors for unknown reasons..”
“It doesn't taste cute.”
Ludwig shook his head and said.
“You have no idea what a relic of God is.?”
“It is a treasure among only 99 treasures in the world..”
To be precise, it refers to the relics of 72 gods, 13 evil gods, nine spirit gods, and five kings..
In the larger context, the Sword of Seven Deadly Sins that I obtained from the altar is also a relic of God..
“okay. Even if there are dozens of wagons filled with gold coins, it's a treasure you can buy or not buy..”
“I know. Still, where in the world is there favor without reason?.”
“Look at me talking.”
Ludwig let out a cheerful laugh and looked at Sangvis-Blooded Ball..
It's a movement that seems to be asking for permission..
When Iron Blood Lord nodded, he spoke again..
“Strictly speaking, it's not a relic. replica.”
“It's a counterfeit product.?”
“okay. Of course, that doesn’t mean that its performance or value decreases. It costs an astronomical amount of money to make it..”
“Was it made by a church??”
“no.”
Ludwig continued speaking, tapping the chain with the toe of his foot..
“This chain was temporarily loaned by the church for this mission, but if you take it like this, it will most likely be taken back. It made me feel sick to my stomach to have the replica taken away like that, so I was just going to report it as lost and hand it over to the family..”
“I'm going back to the church again.?”
“okay.”
“Isn't it dangerous? I think I failed my mission..”
Ludwig laughed..
“Do you know what the mission of the church is??”
“[Isn’t it about securing those who have received [God’s protection]?.”
“You're quick-witted.”
Ludwig said with a grin..
“The mission did not fail.”
“yes?”
“I already have one. This is the guy who participated in the protection ceremony..”
“…….”
I thought for a moment and said.
“He wouldn't kidnap an innocent Youngdo, is he some kind of stinker??”
“…that's right.”
Perhaps he was really surprised this time, Ludwig answered a beat late..
“He's one of the rats who hid in the family. I can't reveal the details, but I guess he's Badniker's enemy..”
“If I suddenly disappeared from my home, wouldn't this raise suspicion??”
“Do you think Badniker's handling of things is that clumsy? I'm going to wait for that guy to come home. There won't be a single piece of evidence left..”
I understood that this cheerful-looking young man was also a badnik..
Handing it over to the Dark Church is practically no different from killing it..
If anything, it would be more terrible than that..
Yet, there is no hesitation or guilt on this man’s face..
Rather, it appears that this is natural retaliation..
If an enemy wants to harm the family, it doesn't matter how they are treated..
What's a little surprising is that my tendencies are also similar to these..
“Perhaps, when I return to the church, I will be praised for my achievements. The two guys I went out with died, and I accomplished my mission anyway. You will be reprimanded for losing your chain, but there will be no actual punishment..”
“They will try to retrieve it..”
I looked down at the chains and shook my head..
“So I refuse..”
I don't know what will happen in the future, but I plan to stay quiet for the time being..
I carry around things that are like relics for no reason, but the only thing that stands out is the specs..
“funny guy.”
Ludwig chuckled and said.
“Lord, this guy can come under me later.?”
Now that I think about it, Ludwig, unlike his other children, treated Iron Blood Ball relatively comfortably..
For some reason, I thought that the internal evaluation of Iron Blood Ball would be higher for Ludvik than for someone like Hector..
It felt like I was witnessing Sanghyeolgong's closest aide in the midst of cancer..
“When you come to [Ulkua] later, visit [Vixx's Workshop]. If you need help.”
“I wonder if I will ever go there.…….”
Still, I saved the name [VIXX’s Workshop] in a corner of my head..
At that time, Iron Blood Ball said.
“Go back to your room and get some rest today..”
“yes?”
“Avoid meeting anyone as much as possible and go straight back to your room..”
For some reason, it felt like Sanghyeolgong gave a coercive order for the first time..
I may have been scratching it for no reason, but I had no choice but to ask at this point..
“…Don't you ask any more questions about martial arts??”
“okay.”
“Why?.”
“I am not interested in the origins of martial arts..”
Iron Blood Prince said, still staring at the bonfire..
“The important thing is how strong you can become if you have mastered such an excellent martial art..”
“…….”
“I'm not looking forward to it.”
Is this a compliment?.
I nodded, feeling a subtle feeling that cannot be described in words..
“I'll just go now.”
“bye.”
Ludwig waved his hand in a flippant manner..
I caught a glimpse of Sangvis-Dong and still focused my attention on his back, but Sangvis-Dong remained silent as if he had already lost interest in me..
In the end, it wasn't until Sanghyeolgong disappeared from sight, left the forest, climbed over the fence, and returned to the room.…….
I felt like the long day was over..
* * *
Ludwig looked at where Luan had left and opened his mouth..
“This won't be everything.”
“…….”
“Harva Garcia is probably just one of countless stooges. He doesn't have the strength or brains to plant anyone in the Fang Knights..”
“hmm.”
“The movements of the council of elders are a bit suspicious.…….”
As Iron Blood Lord remained silent, Ludvik continued..
“First of all, the investigation into Hariba's biological father, Reagan Garcia, has been completed. She has had some contact with the Dark Cult, and has only had a few dealings with small-timers. For now, I think it might be a good idea to leave it alone until we build a bond with a bigger player..”
“no. Do it right away.”
Iron Blood Prince gave an order calmly, and Ludwig nodded without further inquiry..
“yes.”
“Anything else to report.”
“There is nothing in particular.”
“okay. Good work.”
The conversation between the two stopped for a moment, and the only sound was the sound of the bonfire burning..
Ludwig was the first to speak again..
“What a fun guy..”
“okay.”
Ludwig raised his head and saw Sangvis-Blooded Ball..
I tried talking to him, but I dismissed it as just talking to myself and spit it out..
I never thought that Sanghyeolgong and no one else would agree with me..
“Did your father become interested in that guy too??”
“He offered me a deal..”
“yes?”
“He planned to lure the church out by throwing himself as bait..”
“…….”
Ludwig closed his mouth..
He listened to his father's orders and was watching Luan's every move..
Although the two guys I was with belong to the same [Dark Church], they are different sects..
The Dark Church worships six evil spirits, and their factions are six in total. If you add up all the little details, there will be dozens..
Anyway, that's why Ludwig didn't reveal himself carelessly..
In fact, the joint attack on Ruan in the middle was not the original operation..
They intervened late..
“So it wasn't your father's operation, it was that damn operation. Fuha. Should I call this fearless?.”
“I guess I had the confidence to protect my own body..”
“So you didn't ask further??”
It is self-evident what Ludwig says..
“How did you become strong?.”
Iron Blood Ball stretched out his hand..
The firewood in the bonfire was shaking wildly..
“It's the most trivial question in the world. And the power is infinitely pure. Whatever the purpose, it will be revealed transparently..”
Sanghyeolgong muttered lowly..
“We'll soon find out what Luan has in mind..”
“Is that all? That's my father's impression of Luan..”
“What else is there?.”
“Still, aren't you the youngest? The baby fat on your face hasn't gone yet, but you want to hear me call you 'daddy'... sorry.”
Ludwig quickly lowered his head..
Iron Blood Ball, who was looking at Ludvik with an expressionless face, spoke again..
“When will you return?.”
“I have to go soon. They are very quick-witted guys..”
“Don't wait for the next report.”
“yes. Take care of yourself, matriarch..”
Ludwig left those last words..
I wasn't particularly worried.
Ludwig's greatest talent is survival and adaptation..
Iron Blood Ball knows that even if you throw that guy in the middle of a war zone, he will live fine for a few months..
The Iron Blood Prince, who was left alone, quietly looked at the bonfire and muttered..
“…dad?”
Greasy feeling as if grains of sand are rolling around on the tongue.
Iron Blood Prince soon erased Ludwig's nonsense from his mind..
* * *
I woke up in bed.
I was a bit embarrassed right after I opened my eyes, but my body and mind felt incredibly refreshed..
“what?”
Has there been a recent time when your condition was this good??
It feels like I just slept for three days and nights..
Stand up and relax lightly..
I opened the window, enjoyed some warm sunlight, and looked at the scenery outside..
Somehow, today’s mansion feels quiet..
Gurgling…….
After warming up for a while, I felt an incredible hunger..
If I go to a restaurant now, they will give me food. Rather, what time is it now? This room was full of useless furniture, but there was actually no clock..
smart.
At this time, the door opened with a knock, and Arjan appeared just in time..
Arjan looked slightly surprised when he saw me, then lowered his head..
“sorry. I didn't know you were awake-.”
“it's okay. But why are you so surprised??”
“that is-.”
Arjan showed an uncharacteristically hesitant attitude..
I asked, feeling somewhat uncomfortable at that sight..
“Maybe I slept too long?”
“yes.”
“how much?”
“Today is the fourth day since the blessing ceremony. In other words, you slept for three days and nights..”
I really slept for three days and nights.
but. Even if it had been a few days since the bleaching, sleeping with Arjan on my back couldn't have been a proper rest..
I guess the physical fatigue has completely disappeared now..
“For some reason, the stomach was stuck to the skin of the back. Give me food. hungry.”
“I will prepare it soon. But, Master, before that, I have something to tell you.-.”
At this time, the door opened again with a knock..
The one who showed up this time was Keian, who also looked a bit embarrassed to see me awake..
“sorry. I didn't know you were awake-.”
“I've already heard this line, so skip it..”
Keian closed his mouth..
Somehow, his expression seems more determined than usual..
“what's the matter. What's going on?”
“no. I just feel like he woke up at a very strange time..”
“What are you talking about?”
“The council of elders moved.”
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