How the Illegitimate Child of the Returning Sword Family Lives
Episode 236
Heavenly Dragon (1)
‘How did this happen…?’
A reality that is too unrealistic sometimes has a negative impact on our judgment.
Paeryong was like that.
For a moment he had no idea why he was out of the field.
“You’d better remember, Paracelsus. You’re a dog raised by Ragnar, not a wolf who dares bark at us.”
It was only after hearing Theo’s voice that I came to my senses.
‘Theo Ragnar… …!’
Paeryong glared at Theo as if he was going to chew him up and swallow him.
but.
“!!!”
As I looked into Theo’s cold, calm eyes, I felt strangely speechless.
Hegemony.
The momentum that he thought he alone possessed had already engulfed the entire training ground.
His fighting spirit is nowhere to be found.
It wasn’t easy to speak.
“Whether we place you on the throne or not, it is all up to us.”
Theo was giving a warning.
If you try to deceive me again, I will take away even what I have given you now.
The reason you were able to dream of a comeback was originally because of ‘compassion’ and not ‘transaction’.
Pae-ryong was conflicted.
Should I stand tall here and fight for my life with Theo, or should I bow my head and wait for the next time?
If you choose the former, you will feel relieved.
But her relationship with Ragnar was over.
With my foundation blown away and only my status remaining, I was at a loss as to what I could do.
Even if he beat Theo, it would be fortunate, but if a draw had occurred, even Paeryeong’s reputation would have been ruined.
What if you choose the latter?
At that time, I truly had to live as Ragnar’s loyal dog.
If I told him to bark while wearing a leash, he would bark, and if I told him to lie down, he would lie down.
Even if they told him to put that little girl on the throne, he couldn’t object and had to follow along obediently.
One way or another, there was nothing he could do.
‘… … I made a mistake.’
Could it be because Theo had been obediently doing his bidding all this time?
Or maybe I’ve become complacent because there have been so many people farting next to me lately.
Paeryong lowered his head as he realized that Theo, who could have been a good trading partner, had slipped through his fingers.
… … I have built up so much so far.
I couldn’t just throw it all away for the sake of pride.
‘It’s over.’
Theo realized clearly from the dragon’s humble stance.
Paeryong should have just shown his pride here and gotten hit by it.
Victory or defeat, only then could he shake off the chains of Ragnar.
And it could have created an opportunity to join hands with Ragnar on an ‘equal’ basis.
‘If only he had thrown away all the opportunities Ragnar had given him and tried to build things up on his own. If only he had brought people together and started over. Then his father and the other nine dragons wouldn’t have pretended not to see him.’
The original Pae-ryong was a very thorough person.
He knew how to look at the long term, and he had a broad perspective.
However, as the foundation was built one by one and his own faction was formed, he gradually got closer to the throne, but his vision seemed to narrow.
In the end, a person like that can only end up in one of two situations.
Or self-destruct.
Or removed.
‘I think I know why I couldn’t sit on the throne in my previous life despite having such great skills.’
Theo now thought of the dragon as nothing more or less than Cassandra’s shield.
‘All the foundations you’ve built will eventually become nothing more than a springboard for Cassandra to secure power.’
“… … The power of the Sogaju has grown stronger than I expected. It seems I underestimated you. I apologize.”
Pae-ryong stood up with great pride and bowed his head proudly.
If others saw it, it was the appearance of a gambler who was unable to properly approach the match and was conceding defeat.
Theo thought that he should learn from Paeryong’s shameless attitude.
Eventually, the dragon goes down.
Next came Ice Dragon Niel Ragnar Tone.
She looked like she was bored to death.
“I told you not to do this because it’s annoying… … Sigh. Let’s just get it over with quickly, okay?”
“That’s exactly what I was hoping for.”
Niel didn’t ask about his daughter Ray.
As if he already knew very well that he was doing well.
Pfft!
The two people crossed paths quickly.
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After that, the tests continued quickly.
Hwan-ryong, the leader of the Blue Sword Guards, once again deeply apologized to Theo for the past while engaging in a three-on-three duel.
Leje, who had newly acquired the title of ‘Sakryong (朔龍)’, fought with all his might.
Kinkarnon, who had recently become one of the Nine Dragons and assumed the title of ‘Emperor Dragon’ in place of Denglong, who had been stripped of his title of Nine Dragon, proposed a magic showdown and won.
Theo proved that his position was not a matter of luck, as he defeated them one after another even in his exhausted state.
and.
“… …Can’t we just surrender?”
The last of the Nine Dragons has appeared.
Wolfgang, the chief of the Wonryong Senior Council.
He looked at Theo with a slightly worried expression.
“Do you think I will get it?”
“Damn it… …! Look at me! Do you want to beat this old man!”
Since Julius tore off his right arm, Wolfgang has been living in silence.
The Senate also voluntarily closed down and moved around as much as possible to keep an eye on the central government.
Julius left Winterer to seek a chance to make a comeback someday.
But his plans were soon shattered.
With the end of the Northern War, Theo ascended to the position of Lord Soga.
Why Theorani!
Isn’t this the child who can be called Julius’ successor and Evelyn’s master?
I thought the future was dark because there was a record of me joining hands with Hangryong and pressuring him.
If Theo tried to get revenge on him by bringing up past grudges, he would be helpless.
But somehow, for the past two years, Theo had paid him no attention.
I don’t know if it’s because they’re busy with work in the East, or if they’ve forgotten about his existence.
As I became a sogaju, I thought that my bowl had grown bigger and that I could no longer live in silence.
Now that I see it face to face, I understand.
Theo never forgot his past grudges.
“Did you listen to Evelyn when she pleaded like that?”
“… … What on earth do you want?”
There is no communication.
I was out of breath.
“Do you really think that someone like you is worthy of proposing a deal to me?”
And then there’s the laughter.
Wolfgang felt his last remaining pride fall to the ground.
The respect he once received as an elder has long since disappeared from Ragnar as well.
The courage to turn his back on his older brother, Emperor Gwangryong, had long since disappeared.
All he wanted was one thing.
To live one more day.
dump!
Wolfgang knelt down.
-Uh, that’s… … !
-Hmm!
-… … In the end, you chose to throw away all your pride, self-esteem, and self-confidence as a prosecutor.
A murmur was heard from the audience.
But Wolfgang laughed inwardly.
That pride as a prosecutor?
What is more important than life?
Even if I roll around in shit, this world is much better than the next.
Even if you dream of revenge or hope for a comeback, you have to live to be able to do so.
That’s how Inspector Wolfgang lived his life.
however.
Chaenggrang!
Theo suddenly threw a dagger in front of Wolfgang.
Wolfgang looked at it with a face like, “What is this?”
“No matter what you say, it is true that you have been Ragnar’s pillar for a long time as an elder, supporting him firmly, and sometimes even becoming a roof to protect Ragnar from all winds and rain. So I am giving you a chance to die with honor.”
“… … .”
“Of course, I’m not telling you to kill yourself right here and now. That would be unthinkable given your stubbornness. That’s why I gave you the dagger. You can kill yourself whenever you want. Just calmly look back on the past and when you’ve made up your mind, you can make your choice without looking back.”
The corners of Wolfgang’s eyes twitched.
Either way, isn’t this ultimately an order to kill yourself?
Whether you live one more day or one more year.
Each day, with the shadow of death looming over him, must be like a living hell to him.
“But… … what if I don’t die?”
So Wolfgang bit his lower lip.
“Then that too is your choice.”
“then……!”
“But then, it won’t be me, but someone else who will come to you.”
“!!”
“It’s not me who’s going to settle things with you. It’s Evelyn.”
“!!!”
“I will definitely bring Evelyn with me on this expedition, and I will place her in the seat of the Nine Dragons. The very seat where I defeated you.”
“… … .”
“Will you meet your end as an elder, or will you suffer vengeance as a scoundrel? That is my first and last command to you.”
Wolfgang stared at Theo and the dagger for a long time.
Then he grabbed his dagger and trudged down the platform.
When Theo saw that, he knew.
‘I guess I won’t die.’
Right now, you may be pretending to reflect, regret, and feel sorry, but your true feelings are completely different.
Evelyn said she’d come see me soon, so I guess I’ll figure out a way to survive until then.
She may not be aware of how much stronger Evelyn has become, and may be trying to regain her lost power.
or not,
‘I might just stick to my older brother.’
Perhaps the one most surprised by the fact that the Gwangryongje had been revived was none other than Wolfgang.
Didn’t that fact seem like a new opportunity to him?
I don’t know that far ahead.
But that was good as it was.
Because it will be a path that will lead to an even uglier downfall.
Theo collected his thoughts and looked around the audience.
This is to announce that the tests with all nine dragons have ended.
-Wow!
-I really didn’t think I would pass all those tests!
-You are so amazing… … !!
Ragnar’s inspectors, the citizens of the North, and even the splinter groups of other forces that came to observe Theo.
Everyone was amazed by Theo’s majesty.
But there was something else they were most excited about.
It was because of the final exam that awaited me after nine exams.
“You’ve grown up quite well.”
With a hearty laugh, the sky shook and something fell directly into the center of the training ground.
Kwaaaaang!
A single sword thrust straight down vertically.
And Kyle stood on the hilt of the sword with his arms crossed.
Her gently curved but sharp eyes stared straight at Theo.
“Sharing swords with a son who has grown up greatly… … is a very enjoyable experience.”
“I won’t disappoint you with that pleasure.”
Theo gripped Drake’s blade tightly.
Kyle laughed.
“Okay. I’ll believe that.”
Tsupat!
Kyle disappeared from his spot.
