I Became God of War's Youngest Disciple - Episode 6
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“Could it be that there were circumstances in the protection ceremony that I did not know about??”
For a moment, I wondered what they were talking about, then a thought occurred to me..
This guy, is he under the illusion that I have kept my talent hidden all this time??
It was absurd, but looking back, it wasn't an absurd idea at all..
It was this year that I was exiled to the outskirts..
This means that less than a year has passed since then. If it is short, it is short, but if it is long, it is a long time.…….
In fact, it is difficult to completely change a person in one year..
Keian probably knows this from experience, so it would be natural for him to think that I was hiding my talent from the beginning..
A conclusion has been reached.
It's a misunderstanding that doesn't hurt me and doesn't really need to be resolved..
“Think about it yourself.”
“yes.”
Keian lowered his head without saying anything..
When I saw that face, I thought once again that the current situation was strange..
The shabby face that tried to cut my tendons is still clear..
“Master, I am talking about the report.…….”
report.
As mentioned earlier, the higher-ups of the family, or the elders, decide whether to send a collector or not..
Even if they send Keian back today, it means that a second or third collector can come at any time unless they are convinced..
“I plan to write down what I experienced today as it is..”
I guess so.
Keian, who had shown a favorable attitude, once again spoke with a public face..
It wasn't particularly disappointing, but it was disappointing..
I don't know much about the tendencies of the elders. However, it is clear that they do not think much of the existence of Luan Badniker..
Will I really understand??
Sangvis Collector Kayan reported that he had not collected anything from Luan Badniker..
‘So much.’
Most likely, they will send another collector to get a clearer picture of the situation..
In other words, I hope Kean posts a report while keeping today's events somewhat hidden..
Of course, there is little chance of that happening..
I thought about the distance Keian showed just before saying this..
Should I take a stab at it?.
“I'm curious about your personal opinion? If I submit a report, what do you think will come out of the council of elders??”
“As I said, the position of the Council of Elders is that a mere collector like me cannot-.”
“So I said it was my personal opinion..”
Keian thought for a moment before opening his mouth..
“I don't think I'll blindly trust it..”
Of course it is..
However, even words that do not sound like words have different credibility depending on who says them..
So, I am looking at Keian with a slightly expectant gaze..
“Would they be suspicious even though it was a report from Keian, the collector of Sangvis??”
Keian responded to my nonsense with an expressionless face..
“Such lies are not guaranteed at all..”
“Then, the council of elders who became suspicious…….”
“Just trying to remove any doubt..”
“That means sending another collector.?”
“yes.”
“Who do you think will come??”
“At least I won't send someone weaker than me..”
‘Holy shit.’
I held back the curse that was about to come out..
“It's too much of a waste of manpower for a kid..”
“Could that be possible? Despite the world's opinion, you are a direct blood relative of the head of the family. It means that it is the most important issue in the family..”
“…….”
That's true..
Come to think of it, it was Keian who was sent as the first collector in the first place..
If they really treated me like I was nothing, they would have sent a lower ranking collector..
‘It's the head…….’
How should we deal with the next collector? Is he someone who can communicate like Keian?.
At that time, Keian, who was looking at me blankly, opened his mouth..
“Master, it is late at night, so I will leave for today..”
“what? Then the 100th solar eclipse?”
“There is still a mission left. It's an agenda item that needs to be completed before dawn, so it won't be too late if we start right away..”
There was regret in his voice, but he didn't seem to have any intention of biting..
Attitude to be faithful to assigned tasks rather than personal inquiry.
It truly deserves to be called a model collector..
‘I got a clue about Ambo.’
Now that you have a rough idea, you won't have any trouble practicing on your own from now on..
I feel strange, as if I'm the only one who has sucked the sweet water..
It's not bad, it's strange.
“Is it okay for me to come visit you again in the future??”
“Anytime, as long as it’s not collection.”
“thank you.”
“But do you have time for that? Kyung always looks busy..”
“well…….”
Kayan blurted out his answer and looked at me and said..
“Master, can this old man make unnecessary comments for the last time??”
“What?”
“Collectors have different personalities..”
Keian said in a calm voice..
“If you have a hundred collectors, that means there are a hundred ways to collect. Among them, there are some who do not bother to talk to those subject to collection. In rare cases, there are cases where the work is completed without even saying a word to the subject..”
It may not sound like a big deal, but if collecting money means your life, it's scary..
Doesn't this mean that the target can be killed without them even realizing it?.
“We will have to complete the eclipse.”
“…….”
“No matter what collector comes next, that's the only way to make sure they get kicked out..”
“Engrave it in your heart.”
“I'm worried that I may have said something unnecessary..”
“No way. I'm rather grateful.”
In fact, Keian's kindness was more special than advice..
It somehow tickles me that a talent I never dared to look at in my past life would show such an attitude..
“Then I'll just leave..”
“okay. It's dark so be careful on the hills. You're at an age where your eyes are starting to get blurry..”
“Thank you for your consideration. May you rest in peace until we meet again..”
It's sad that even if I make a joke, I get no response..
Keian left the room with dignity..
The being that appeared as a collector appeared unmanned for a moment and then disappeared as a collector once again..
He is an old man with a great presence..
Just disappearing from sight makes the air feel lighter..
“…….”
But even after Keian left, I didn't relax and stared at the door for a while..
10seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute.
How many more minutes passed like that?.
“…went?”
Looking at the door that still won't open despite small murmurs…….
“You went.”
I finally became convinced that the Iron Blood Collector had completely left..
Only then did the accumulated tension flow out in the form of a sigh..
I fell on the bed like a doll whose strings were cut..
“…How did I get through it well?.”
I achieved the best result I could during that hectic time..
Rather than being satisfied with that fact, I felt reassured, and as I felt reassured, fatigue naturally set in..
Now that I think about it, I was in a state of sleep at that time in the first place..
‘Should I sleep a little more?…….’
There are more than one or two problems, but I need to catch up on sleep first..
I soon fell asleep in the awkward feel of the bed..
* * *
Keian left the mansion and went down the hill..
- It's dark so be careful on the hills. You're at an age where your eyes are starting to get blurry..
I burst out laughing.
How long has it been since I was treated like an old person?.
A night view of the city was visible from a little distance away..
It is also the location of Keian's next tax collection target..
But before he could meet the city walls, Keian's steps stopped..
“…….”
The place where Keian's gaze was directed was a forest full of darkness..
On a night when even the moonlight was trapped in clouds, the forest beyond the dark hill road was as dark as looking into the throat of a monster..
“……!”
A look of astonishment slowly passed across Keian's face as he looked at the darkness with a blunt expression..
He pauses and slowly opens his mouth..
“…Lord of the house?”
“…….”
The figure in the dark did not answer, but Kayan was confident that his guess was correct..
“What's going on here?……?”
“mission.”
If it is a mission carried out by Sanghyeolgong,-.
‘Imperial special order.’
Keian swallowed dry saliva..
It's not a topic that can be delved into..
Keian was regretting asking an unnecessary question, but his dry voice continued..
“you?”
“…It's a collection..”
“I see. Did she finish well?.”
Keian hesitated for a moment before answering..
“I couldn't do that.”
“what does it mean.”
“Collection was put on hold. As soon as the next collection is completed, an official report will be submitted to the council of elders..”
“You withheld collection? Is it a personal judgment??”
“That's right.”
“…….”
After a moment of silence, the voice continued again..
“There is no need to report to the council of elders, so just tell me. what happened.”
It was a remark that ignored the existing reporting system, but it was none other than the head of the family, Iron Blood Duke..
In Badknicker, the words of the Iron Blood Ball are law and iron rules..
Keian lowered his head and said.
“This collection was about Master Luan, a blood relative of the head of the family..”
“Luan.”
“yes. The matriarch's youngest son..”
“…….”
“The council of elders ordered Master Luan to retrieve the family swordsmanship he had learned. It seems like they decided that cutting the tendons in his right arm would be the appropriate punishment.-.”
“Just the main point.”
kian said.
“Master Luan created his own martial art..”
“…….”
“I withheld judgment because the level of completion was significant..”
“Specifically,?”
“If it is completed without any problems, it will be a great joy to the head of the family..”
Sanghyeolgong closed his mouth..
After some time had passed, the faint voice was heard again..
“That's surprising.”
“yes.”
“Is there nothing more to say?.”
“hmm. Actually, this is what I was planning to say after returning home.…….”
“speak.”
“can you please allow me to retire?”
At that moment, a chilly wind blew and the sound of rustling grass was heard..
“…….”
After a much longer silence than before, Sanghyeolgong spoke..
“Did the family elders tell you nonsense again??”
“no.”
“Then why? You were the one who said the next 30 years would be easy..”
Keian smiled faintly at the words of the matriarch..
“It's just something I've always wanted to check..”
“hmm.”
short silence.
But it wasn't long before the answer came back..
“I will respect you, old friend. I'll tell the council of elders.”
“thank you.”
“It took a long time. Let's go now.”
“yes.”
Keian bowed and turned to Fabizo..
After the new model completely disappeared down the hill.
Sooooo…….
The clouds cleared, revealing the sight of Sanghyeolgong in the grass..
Iron Blood Prince's red gaze turned towards the mansion on the hill..
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