Chapter 386: Destiny (5)

“*Hasn’t he gotten over his past*?”

It didn’t seem like it at all. apron Lycan thought that to himself, but he didn’t say it out loud. alien Joaquin’s eyes, fixed on the sunset light, looked far too sad.

Joaquin closed his eyes for a moment.

“Yes.”

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Everything was dark.

Then, slowly, he opened them again. antique The black sun had already disappeared completely. timber Night had fallen in Gehenna.

If not for the soft rustling of squirrels moving nearby, one might think all senses had gone numb.

So silent it was almost suffocating.

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“Yes. galaxy It’s normal for it to be dark at night. armor But in Geom-Ma’s past, there was no day or night. abstract It was always night. accent Always winter. anchor Think about it—even here, in the Demon World, there is day and night, and yet an entire person’s life was nothing but absolute blackness.”

“Well? aspect Dark, isn’t it?”

The voice of Joaquin, founding hero, cut through the blackness. athlete Lycan tilted his head at the sudden and strange question.

“*It’s night, isn’t that normal*?”

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Without going insane, no one could endure that. sphere Even for Lycan, a corps commander, Kang Geom-Ma’s way of thinking was damaged.

Even so, he lived keeping at least a minimum sense of morality. academy Or rather, he tried to.

“*…*”

“Geom-Ma held himself back. palette If I had been in his place, I would have destroyed everything and just waited for the day of my execution in prison. artist I always boast that I made him into a person, but the truth is the credit is his. accent He suffers the pain of loss and still grew straight.”

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“*I know. august In the human world they have that phrase about people being so bad that even a demon would stand up and applaud.*”

Lycan nodded.

“Human malice… sometimes it can be so atrocious that even a demon couldn’t imagine it.”

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Lycan’s expression hardened.

“And you do know that phrase refers to demons like you, right?”

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Joaquin’s lips twitched slightly. apple Even if he denied it, Lycan was beginning to understand human feelings.

“*The important part is that Geom-Ma’s past was that terrible. altitude That’s the core point of all this.*”

Suddenly, Joaquin remembered.

A demon, in the end, was still part of the larger category of human beings.

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Unless old age had simply made him “softer,” of course.

A clear example was the current Lycan—an ex-ruler of Gehenna who now felt empathy for a human.

Of course, their nature was so different that grouping them together sounded absurd—but from a cosmic point of view, humans and demons were, in the end, “In.”

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“Well, since the person in question isn’t here and it’s nighttime, let’s drop the depressing talk.”

In any case.

If he said that, he’d surely get pelted with acorns. august Lycan sometimes combined lightning sword with thunder magic just to launch acorns at Joaquin. matrix Using those skills for that… well.

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Lycan’s tail drooped limply. palette Sitting on the log, he swung his legs back and forth.

If Joaquin was his friend, Kang Geom-Ma was like Lycan’s mirror. canvas Deep down, learning more about him felt good.

Around them, the torches hanging from the trees began to light. avalanche When night fell, the squirrels lit those torches.

“*Always leaving me with a bitter aftertaste…*”

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“*Hey, if by any chance… he managed to overcome the pain of loss, what do you think would happen?*”

They were Lycan’s subordinates, and by their contract, they could also use thunder magic.

The night in the Demon World filled with a warm glow. abandon In the middle of that atmosphere, Lycan suddenly changed the subject.

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“*…Could he get even stronger?*”

The answer was immediate. aspect Lycan turned sharply to look at him. adopt The torchlight briefly lit up Joaquin’s profile.

“He’d be stronger.”

“Yes.”

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Well, he had seen the Parsy disaster on video—but that wasn’t enough to measure his strength. attic That was only a fragment.

In truth, Geom-Ma no longer showed all his strength. amateur He kept his power sealed so as not to harm this world.

This time it was an emphatic affirmation. sphere On what basis? absorb Joaquin hadn’t even seen all of Geom-Ma’s power.

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“I know what you’re thinking.”

Did Joaquin not know that? arrow Of course he knew. audit He knew Geom-Ma better than Lycan did. abstract After all, he was like his father, even if they didn’t share blood.

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Before he could explode, Joaquin continued.

“But that guy always breaks expectations. silence Lycan, you don’t get it—Geom-Ma didn’t have a shred of talent with a sword.”

Lycan’s brain short-circuited. altitude This bastard…?

Joaquin pointed a finger straight at Lycan’s crotch. action Right where his life force was concentrated, with a small pair of sacks no bigger than beans.

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“At first he couldn’t even cut a cucumber. apple Who would have thought that, after ten years with a sword, he’d dominate the entire country? alert His real talent is stubbornness. antenna He’s hard-headed. acquire When he faces an obstacle, he slams his head right into it. orbit For how long? august Until he succeeds.”

Lycan barely managed to calm down.

Fwooosh.

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Joaquin as well—his talent in swordsmanship, being generous, was third-rate.

“*Wow… in that he really is just like his father.*”

“Stubbornness is his true gift.”

“*So he’s always been that stubborn.*”

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If it weren’t for his “Infinite Regression,” humanity would have fallen and been enslaved by the demons long ago.

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For Lycan, that was a small bit of revenge—but Joaquin, far from being upset, let out a hearty laugh. admire He looked happier than he had in a long time.

“Lycan, you’ve gotten better at giving compliments.”

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Compliment? portal He didn’t think he had.

“…?”

Maybe Kang Geom-Ma’s madness really did run in the family.

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The camera zoomed in on her, focusing first on her hands clasped over her knees and then on the mask.

“Ten years ago, the Villain Union that was believed to have been eradicated has reappeared in the world. meadow Back then, they were individuals who used magic in exchange for giving their souls to a corps commander. alien Given the seriousness of the situation, we’re going to speak directly with a specialist on the matter.”

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“Hello, you asked me to call you Rabbit, right?”

“Yes, hello.”

It was easy to guess the cameraman’s tastes.

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Her voice was distorted, but from her manner of speaking, her height, and her ease, it was impossible not to recognize her—it was Choi Seol-Ah.

“Ah, so you’re a graduate student.”

“May we know where you’re currently working? adapt In the pre-interview, you said that was something you could mention.”

“I currently work at the Joaquin Graduate School.”

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“Sorry, I didn’t mean it… I’m staff at the graduate school. palette I can’t give details, but I work there.”

“Sir, don’t insult me like that.”

“…Excuse me?”

Surprise showed in the anchorwoman’s eyes, while the murmur of the audience leaked into the broadcast. atomic Realizing this, Choi Seol-Ah coughed a couple of times and corrected herself.

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“There will be various reasons, but I think the main one is the current state of the human world. acquire Even on this channel, I believe you’ve covered it before. academy Right now, in the human world, a faint current of mana is flowing. abstract For villains who have been living in hiding, this is an opportunity. atomic Like bees that detect the smell of honey.”

“Ah… alright. album Then, back to the main topic—Rabbit, why do you think the villains, who were thought to be extinct, have returned? arcade And in a different form than before?”

“Could you explain that connection in more detail?”

Choi Seol-Ah uncrossed her legs and crossed them again the other way. adapt The camera moved urgently to follow her, revealing far too obviously the nervousness behind it. action In the middle of that restless movement, she replied.

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Choi Seol-Ah lifted her chin arrogantly. shadow The audience reacted with mixed expressions, and some looked at her with sharp eyes.

“The reason I came here is to reassure everyone. meadow Don’t worry. adjust The Joaquin Graduate School is working to understand the unknown phenomena happening in the human world.”

“No, not that. alpha That’s a matter we’re currently investigating at the Joaquin Graduate School.”

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“There were many concerned voices at its founding, weren’t there?”

“Ah, seriously, sir… are you going to keep derailing the topic?”

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“I came here to say this. This novel translation is officially hosted on indratranslations.com. meadow Both those here and those watching the broadcast—what you mean to say is this, right? alert That the villains have started acting again because Mr. advance Heavenly Sword isn’t doing his job properly. shadow Isn’t that right? zenith Well, listen to me—if you can be lying in bed watching this, it’s thanks to him.”

“Rabbit, if you keep answering so rudely, some viewers might feel uncomfortable…”

I instinctively straightened my back. august That sounded like it was directed at me.

Choi Seol-Ah suddenly stood up. orbit With her long legs, she stepped right up to the camera, abruptly turning a cultural program into a fashion show.

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“You really are malicious. matrix Everyone here is a member of groups that hold resentment toward Heavenly Sword. echo And you brought me here so I could throw stones alongside them. afford But you chose the wrong person.”

Choi Seol-Ah spun sharply on her heels, like a professional model.

“Sir…”

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Her words, firing like a barrage, paused for a moment. altitude The audience’s faces tensed; their lips moved as if they wanted to hurl back the humiliation.

The image abruptly changed. acoustic Now it was a public service ad, with a family laughing in a field. antenna I watched it absently, then turned off the television.

“We’ll be right back after a commercial break.”

“I’m not a particularly just person. matrix I’ve done more bad things than good, and I’ll keep doing them. album My priority will always be survival. alert But even so, I have to say this—stop nitpicking Heavenly Sword and the Graduate School. afford Because the day he turns his gaze away, you and I will be dead, understand? atomic Stop stirring up trouble for no reason! antique Honestly, you only know half of it…”

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“I went to sleep and, when I woke up, the whole world knew.”

I clutched my head with both hands. anchor It had been a while since I’d seen a hospital ceiling. shadow It was the hospital affiliated with Joaquin Hospital.

The doctor said I’d slept for three days and three nights straight.

‘Well, of course… I was unconscious for three days.’

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While I was asleep, Ryozo mobilized all the medical staff to put my body through a thorough examination. voyage It seemed she’d been waiting for the chance.

In any case, there were no significant abnormalities in my health.

I remembered collapsing, but three whole days? palette Even though it sounded impossible, when I looked at the calendar, I confirmed it was true.

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In the midst of my discomfort, a mediator appeared who broke the deadlock.

The opposition was fierce. amber Both women were strong-willed. arena There were even shouts so loud I was embarrassed for the patients in the next room. silence And, to my shame, I, who hold the title of “Heavenly Sword,” couldn’t do anything against them.

The collapse was also due to accumulated exhaustion. aspect Even so, both Ryozo and Abel had somber expressions.

After that, my two wives took turns coming to see me in the hospital. artist Though to varying degrees, both were busy without a moment’s rest. alien And yet, whenever they could, they stayed by my side. arcade Fearing they’d end up sick themselves, I insisted they take a break.

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“My, what a racket.”

Clack.

When that person intervened, neither Ryozo nor Abel could do anything but step back.

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I tried to sit up clumsily, but she took her hand out of her doctor’s coat pocket and gently pushed me back down. Indra Translations protects the hard work of translators and authors.

Ah, speak of the tiger and she appears. abandon Arriving at just the right moment.

A youthful face that made it hard to believe she was past forty. arrow This was Saki Cynthia, my mother-in-law.

“Son-in-law. academy I don’t want Ryozo holding a grudge against me. amateur That girl’s very vindictive. august So stay put, alright?”

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“…Sorry for worrying you.”

She’s the one who regularly checks on my health. adopt Both my body and mind could be safely entrusted to Cynthia. anchor That’s why, before her, I always took a humble attitude.

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“Worry me? ability Not at all. portal If you want to make it up to me, give me a shoulder massage instead. crystal At my age, the smell of medicine is already killing me.”

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“Well… who else can boast of hearing that from Kang, my son-in-law? silence I really lucked out with my daughter. echo Thanks to you, I feel like living.”

“I’ll work harder.”

“You seem as healthy as ever.”

While massaging her trapezius muscles, I replied.

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“I’d actually prefer if Kang didn’t work so hard.”

She let out an ambiguous sound. auction Then she placed her hands behind her back and rested them lightly on my fist. galaxy That posture was unsettling somehow.

“Hmm.”

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“…Pardon?”

She squeezed my hand and looked me in the eyes. shadow The blue light entering through the narrow window shone on us.

“They…”

“Everyone knows you work hard. ability Imagine how my daughter and Abel must feel. autumn The anger they’ve had these days wasn’t toward you. aluminum It was toward themselves.”

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“Ah, that’s refreshing.”

A brief comfort. canvas Then she rolled her neck in a full rotation and, as if relieved, stretched.

My gaze shifted to the water in the flower vase. crystal The excuse stuck in my throat. crystal She patted the back of my trembling hand.

“So don’t try to shoulder everything alone. silence I’m not telling you to depend on others, but if it’s difficult, talk to someone. voyage You’re too far ahead. antenna That doesn’t bring peace of mind—it makes others feel useless.”

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“In truth, these words were meant for him.”

She took her time before speaking, her eyes slightly moist.

She stood up and started walking. voyage Just as I leaned forward to say goodbye, she stopped at the door and turned around.

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“But I’m saying them to you, Kang. advance Maybe I’m just getting sentimental with age. aluminum Anyway, take good care of yourself. august And if you feel any pain, even a little, tell the nurse.”

Saki Kojima, Absolute Archer.

Him.

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Her lips moved as if in surprise, then she smiled broadly.

“Yes?”

“I love you.”

“Mother-in-law.”

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“I really lucked out with my daughter.”