2-119. Family (1)
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My heart sank. Sister Adrian’s expression didn’t look very good.
A trembling voice escaped my lips, like that of a patient diagnosed with a terminal illness.
“It wasn’t easy… Did someone die? If so, I want this son of a bitch killed right now.”
“No. There were no casualties. However, all ten of the escorts suffered minor and major injuries. It was only after I personally intervened that we were able to subdue them to a level where we could have a conversation.”
It was almost like a cannibalistic beast capture operation. She found her target in the punitive force stationed in the western part of the continent. Although there was fierce resistance, she was barely able to persuade him to come with the note Ronan gave her (black hair, the bigger the better).
Adrian’s shivering face brightened again.
“This is truly the Ronan of this world. I am truly amazed at how strong he is without having learned anything.”
“Whew… I’m glad nothing happened. Thank you so much.”
I sighed in relief. At this time of year, I was at the height of my bad temper. I had thought deep down that he wouldn’t commit murder, but it was a miracle that he didn’t even become disabled.
“Then where are you locked up? In the dungeon?”
“That’s not possible. We’ve been giving you the best treatment since we met two days ago. You must be in the reception room now. Asher is in charge of reception and observation to prevent any unexpected incidents.”
“That guy Asel? It won’t be easy.”
“It was quite a resource. It was scary, but I couldn’t stop him because he was my hometown friend and I thought it would be better. Haha, he really is a good kid.”
Adrian smiled. I smiled too, at the unexpected greatness. Contrary to my worries, he seemed to be doing well. Of course, he must be going through hardships that are not in his fortune.
Just before moving to the reception room, Cain expressed his gratitude politely.
“Thank you for your hard work and kind hospitality. Have a nice evening.”
“···Don’t worry. I heard that he’s Ronan’s father. Is that true?”
“Yes. Why is that?”
“Haha, I thought you two really looked alike. See you at dinner later, Cain.”
Adrian smiled. The seductiveness in his tone made the atmosphere seem unusual.
As I was walking down the hallway, I poked Cain in the ribs.
“Hey. Are you thinking of remarrying?”
“What are you talking about? I was just observing basic etiquette.”
“It seems like the lord really likes you.”
“That’s unlikely, but even if it were true, it would be regrettable. It’s my rule not to touch a widow. My heart belongs to only one person, Kasha, forever.”
Kasha was my mother’s name. When I looked into her eyes, I could tell that she was sincere, so I had nothing more to say.
To be honest, I really liked this kind of integrity. Maybe it was because I took after my father that I was able to maintain my sanity even in the embrace of the Fire Mother and to avoid the kiss of Sister Butterfly Rose.
Cain said.
“By the way, I would appreciate it if you would refrain from calling me a son of a bitch. Wouldn’t that make me turn into a dog?”
“Oh, I forgot that. Sorry.”
“It’s okay. It’s not completely wrong, since you can conditionally turn into a dog if you drink alcohol. Come to think of it, I’ve never had a drinking party with my children before.”
Cain muttered. It seemed as if he had a new goal.
As we walked along, chatting about this and that, the reception room appeared before we knew it. We were just about to open the luxurious door and go in.
“Please, Ronan, stop! The Lord will not stay still!”
Axel’s urgent voice echoed from beyond the door.
The hand that was trying to turn the ring hesitated.
A reply came back mixed with laughter.
“Either way. I warned you clearly. If the guests don’t show up within an hour, I’m going to sh*t on this beautiful desk. How long has it been since I got here?”
“That, that… an hour and a half?”
“You know very well. Then I ask, doesn’t Acalusia know the importance of keeping time? The thirty minutes of the noble Asel are as precious as gold, while the thirty minutes of the commoner Ronan can be ignored?”
“I, I really don’t know what to say… but we’re doing our best, so please… Hiyaak! What are you doing?!”
“Axel. You’re thirty minutes late and you have to clean up human feces. Despite all your success.”
I heard the sound of a pants zipper being unzipped.
Cain and I looked at each other almost simultaneously.
“Ah, no! Stop!!”
“Hahaha! Despair! Cry out in helplessness!”
The laughter was hearty. Asher was almost crying now.
It was hard to listen any longer.
“What the hell is that crazy kid doing in someone else’s house?”
Boom! I kicked open the door and rushed into the reception room.
I saw a man crouching on the desk and Axel stamping his feet. The man’s face, of course, looked very similar to mine.
His eyes met mine and he furrowed his brows.
“Huh? What are you guys?”
“Wow, you’re here Ronan! Aaaah!”
Axel ran towards me, bursting into tears, and hid behind me.
The man’s butt was already half-peeled. It wasn’t just a threat, he really was going to piss.
It was the moment when it became clear that the identity of the naked thunderbolt was me from this parallel world, that is, Ronan-3.
Cain took a deep breath and smiled at him.
“Nice to meet you, Ronan.”
“What are you, old fart, pretending to be friendly with me?”
“······Old man? Are you saying that to me?”
“Then who would you have said that to? Heh, with that hair bun… maybe one of your parents had a crush on a goat?”
Ronan 3 snorted. Cain froze. The unstoppable verbal abuse did not even bother Pia.
Cain, who had not moved for a long time, muttered softly.
“······So that means he’s really my son.”
Cain’s eyes were shaking like a coachman who accidentally killed a child. I could tell what he was thinking, but he hadn’t done anything wrong either.
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He tapped Cain on the shoulder.
“What did you expect when you abandoned me as a baby? And you even put a curse on me.”
“Yeah… that’s right. It was my fault… it was definitely my fault, but….”
Cain dragged his horse’s tail. Ronan 3’s butt was still exposed.
Cain, unable to find words to say to his own son, closed his eyes tightly.
“···Excuse me, but can I have a cigarette?”
“Here it is.”
I handed over the pipe that was in my pocket. Cain lit it skillfully and exhaled white smoke with a sigh. It was such a deep sigh that I thought my soul was leaving me.
Ronan 3 glared.
“Nimi, you’re suddenly smoking in front of me and talking nonsense. Didn’t you hear what I said?”
“Just shut up and wait a minute. Why is that little monkey who can’t even control his sh*t and piss, having such a dirty mouth?”
“What’s going on? Let’s try this?”
Ronan 3 burst into laughter. Life began to bloom through his tattered shirt. Asher, who had been using my body as a cover, shrugged his shoulders.
“Eek···!”
In an instant, the living room was filled with life. The guy who had no sword but clenched his fists looked like he was going to rush in at any moment. I thought the Ronan 2 I saw in the last world was bad, but this was just a beast.
‘Should I knock him out first?’
At this rate, it looked like blood would be shed before the conversation could even begin.
Of course, if a fight started, I was confident that I could beat him up unilaterally, but even as a countryman, I felt guilty about beating my child in front of his parents.
I was scratching my head when I found myself biting my lip.
“Okay… that’s enough. Why are you fighting again? You’re not even a kid.”
“You cowardly little punk. I guess your tes*icles shrivel up when faced with a crisis.”
“Enough of the nonsense. This is unnecessary. I am the one who called you here. Did you get the note?”
“A note?”
“I mean, the one with the most feminine tastes. Private Ronan actually likes you.”
“How did you do that…? Wait, then!”
Ronan 3’s face hardened. It seemed that he had finally come to grips with the situation.
He nodded slowly.
“Yes. I am you from a parallel world.”
“What the heck is this… Really?”
“Didn’t you hear that dwarf calling your name earlier? If you don’t believe me, come closer and take a look.”
I walked briskly towards Ronan 3. His life had long since faded. He was motionless, as if he were chained.
Ronan 3, who had been closely examining my face, laughed in disbelief.
“······It really is me.”
“I told you so. You seem to believe it surprisingly easily.”
“Because it’s something only I can know.”
“That’s true.”
“This is ridiculous. I thought the military was definitely trying to force me to be discharged···.”
Ronan 3 sank down on the sofa. His voice was weak, as if he was possessed by a ghost. Still, he was able to accept the situation faster than Ronan 2.
Suddenly, he looked back at Cain with his eyebrows raised.
“Wait a minute. If this is a parallel world, then you are not···!”
“Yes, Ronan.”
Cain nodded. A gentle smile appeared on his face again, as if the shock from the goat had subsided. Cain approached him cautiously and stood in front of him.
“I am your father. You probably don’t remember me because we were separated when I was too young. I had no way to express my feelings, but I missed you so much that my bones were sinking into me.”
“Father… Really?”
Ronan 2 got up. His voice was even more sullen than when he spoke to me. It was understandable. He was suddenly summoned to a nobleman’s mansion, and his parallel world self and his father, whom he had no recollection of, appeared.
Cain placed his hands on his son’s shoulders.
“Yes, Ronan. I am your father.”
“father···.”
The rich man stood facing each other for a long time. A warm atmosphere that could only come from family flowed between the two. They were enjoying the reunion of the rich man with a happy smile on their face.
“이 개새끼.”
Ronan 3’s face suddenly distorted.
“huh?”
Before Cain could say anything, Ronan 3 clenched his fist and slapped him in the face.
Crack! Cain’s head was roughly thrown back with a crisp sound.
“Ugh···!”
Cain’s lips burst open and blood spurted out. Asher covered his mouth with both hands. My hand was on the hilt of the sword at the unimaginable act of treason.
“Mommy, what are you doing···”
“Wait a minute. I’m fine, Ronan.”
Cain, who was staggering, raised his hand to stop him. The half-drawn blade stopped in place. Fortunately, the follow-up attack did not go in.
Ronan 3, who was looking back and forth between his trembling fist and his father, gritted his teeth and growled.
“What did you do to make me show up now? Do you know how much my sister suffered because of you?”
“I’m sorry. I have nothing to say.”
“f*ck, why did you come only now···.”
I could sense a desperate emotion in the blurred words. At this point, I couldn’t say anything. I was just an intruder from a parallel world, and those two were the real rich people.
Cain wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and hugged his son.
“I’m sorry. I’m really sorry.”
“······.”
Ronan 3 stood there without saying anything. Cain held that pose for a long time. He looked back at me and opened his mouth.
“Son of another world. Let’s go to Nimbenton.”
“···To my hometown?”
“Yeah. I have to meet you too… I was planning on stopping by at least once. More than anything…”
Cain, who had been silent for a moment, nodded.
“I have so much to teach you.”
