Swordmaster’s Youngest Son Chapter 577

Chapter 577

Episode 149. The Light of Highlan, or (2)

I probably cried for an hour.

In his heart, Dante wanted to cry until his life here ended. I wanted to disappear in the light of his embrace, like the smile my grandfather used to show me when I was alive.

If there was nothing left of him.

The family, the people who fought for it, the friends who came running after leaving everything behind, his people, the land he had to protect, and himself.

If all of that had really gone away, Dante probably wouldn’t have risen again.

But that much remains.

And what remained was the price his grandfather gave his life for. I really gave my all… … .

“Even if I wanted to sit down, I couldn’t.”

Dante rolled his eyes and looked back at Jin.

“Looks like I’ve kept you waiting too long, I’m sorry.”

It had been a month since the two met. Dante needed time, and Jin received intensive healing while fainting for over a fortnight.

At the time of the escape, thanks to Ron’s protection, he did not receive any additional injuries, but the cumulative shock was already too great.

Dante finally made up his mind today. I will no longer be buried in sorrow. That’s why I came here.

To say goodbye to his grandfather with Jin. As Ron said, not to say goodbye forever, but to say goodbye to move on.

Now, Dante had to inherit the duty of guardianship that Ron had taken on.

But Jin, like Dante, couldn’t take a single step. It was because the guilt like rusty iron was still weighing heavily on Jin’s chest.

“I know what you are thinking.”

As Jin was about to open his mouth, Dante spoke first.

During the war, the last moment when Ron sent the two of them out of the path of light. Dante was able to receive Ron’s will, which Jin did not recognize.

“There is nothing wrong with you, you said so. This is what I said to you and me.”

It’s not just Jin who suffers from guilt. Dante also had a hard time getting over the thought that he had lost his grandfather because he felt he had nothing to protect himself.

How many people have died and how many have been broken to save themselves.

“We’ve done well enough. Maybe it was to the extent that I couldn’t do better.”

As if the fallen leaves were on fire, Jin’s eyes were wet. This time Dante turned her head away from Jean’s crying face.

“There is only unavoidable sadness. So, you’d better forget everything that didn’t happen.”

Dante was talking as if he knew about Jin’s return.

It was because Ron recognized that fact right before he became a light. Dante had a glimpse of Jin’s secret from his will.

He didn’t know for sure, but he knew that his friend’s guilt had something to do with the secret.

And Ron, at the moment of his death, knew all of that, but he said it like that. There is nothing wrong with his grandson or Jin. Because it really is.

“Please tell me the secret you have when the time comes. Just like Lord Beradin did.”

Another friend who is not here.

Jean and Dante were feeling grateful to him. Now they didn’t know that Beradin had sacrificed himself for his friend.

It was thanks to Sandra secretly sending me a letter.

(Dear Jin! Hello? The reason I wrote this letter today is to schedule the next date! And I thought I should let you know.

Don’t you know that our Radin put in some effort so that the entire family’s main force doesn’t attack the Geomwangseong?

I can’t give you any details, but he’s decided to risk his life to help himself and his friends. isn’t it unique? To cheer for this older sister’s love! It’s amazing because I’m going to die.

Anyway, if it wasn’t for Radin, this fight would definitely have been harder.

Congratulations on your victory. My family has the atmosphere of a mourning house, but for me, what I like is the best.

Even though my younger brother almost died, and I kept begging him to help Jinkyung instead of suppressing the chaos, I almost got beaten to death by Kadun, listened to Hedo’s sermon for several days, and now my head is about to explode from recovering resources.

Haha, don’t be too pressured. It’s just a matter of going on a date or something. You know what I mean? I’ll be waiting for you. – Your one and only love, Sandra Ziple)

Although the letter was a bit messy, it wasn’t enough to make the guess that Beradin was helping them.

“… … But darling, are you really dating Sandra Zipple? The lady of the secret palace is then.”

“One of Sandra Ziple is enough to talk nonsense, Dante.”

The two burst into laughter.

“It would have been nice if Lord Beradin was here too. People know that I will even resent Jiple for attacking Geomwangseong, but that’s not the case at all. He is my friend anytime, anywhere.”

Even if Veradin loses his self and becomes a monster one day due to mental manipulation, even if he attacks himself, Dante is ready not to hate him.

That was the form of trust he thought, and that was the degree. Even after going through so much grief and pain, he did not become a vengeful demon or fall into madness like he did in the first game.

The hard and shining heart of a human named Dante Hylan has not lost its original form. Just like how his grandfather finally overcame demonization.

“Let’s create an opportunity to meet him soon.”

“You talk like you’re going somewhere.”

“Yes, I will leave. to practice.”

“when?”

“Not right away, but after sorting out the situation and taking care of a few things.”

Going to Lapla Rosa and reaching 10 stars was already planned, but the weakening of Ziple and Runcandel worked especially well for Jin.

‘There will definitely be an armistice, so the possibility of my colleagues being threatened has been greatly reduced while I’m away.’

Even if the truce was broken while he was training, the Bamal Alliance was now a force that even Runcandel could not help protecting.

It could not be said that they were entirely part of Runcandel, but it was because they were the people of Jin.

With this incident, Jin has further solidified his position as the next head of the household, and the moment he becomes the head of the family, the Barmal Union will become the strength of Runkandel.

Above all, now that the power of the great families has weakened, people are more precious than ever.

There was no reason not to maintain friendly relations with the Bamal Alliance, which was emerging as the fifth force after Ziple, Runcandel, Empire, and Kingelo.

“How long do you think it will take?”

“Talaris-nim said it would be a short training session, but I guess I’ll have to try it.”

“I will be strong again.”

“Now I am in a position to follow you.”

Dante shook his head.

“Not to that extent. Although my grandfather gave me some unique energy, it seems like it will take a long time for it to fully become my strength.”

“Rather than that, what are you going to do?”

It was a question about the empire.

Currently, the Imperial throne is vacant. Although the emperor did not officially step down from the throne, it was impossible for him to rule the empire again.

As the full story of the incident was revealed, public sentiment literally plummeted, Ziple did not receive what he promised, and Runcandel and Secret Palace were also severely hit by his and Zipline’s decision.

That’s why the giant powers didn’t covet the empire that became communist even though talent was scarce.

The Empire’s strongest sword was killed as soon as it reached the window, and most of the Empire’s best figures, including the Empire’s second sword John Cena Ferrell, died in this war.

Besides, occupying the empire now only added to the trouble. Which lands did the chaos of Gleec most pollute? The one who swallowed the empire had to deal with and purify the contaminated area intact.

“The Emperor cannot be spared. Aside from personal grudges and vengeance, he has done irreparable damage to the Empire. And the throne will be mine for the time being. In the form of putting a scarecrow down and acting as a regent.”

“Didn’t you just consider ascending the throne? If authenticity is a problem… … .”

“Since the birth of the empire, the imperial family has never been more loved by the people than Hiran. Legitimacy and justification are overflowing.”

“Then why?”

Then Dante slowly pulled out Rashid.

“This sword is not for reign. Rashid was forged to protect this land. I will not forget my duty, as my grandfathers and forefathers did. instead.”

Dante turned his head to Jin.

“When the empire gets back on track, you can ask me a favor. Barmal Union, to Sir Casimir, King of the Tikan Free State. Let him rise to the throne. At that time, I will step down as regent and become the lord of Geomwang Castle again. This is my conclusion.”

“For Sir Casimir to take charge of the empire you restored, it means that the empire will become my land, Dante.”

“All the people of the Empire know that you fought for us until the end. And, you don’t know very well that the empire will need your strength in the future anyway.”

Dante was sincere. He thought that he could not continue to defend the empire with his own strength.

“Amir Viment is already dead, but there will still be other cards left in the imperial family. He might negotiate with Ziffle again, maybe even Kingelo or Runcandel. Even if it’s not that, when the restoration of the contaminated area is over, the giant powers will aim for the empire again. In a situation like this, who should I trust?”

Although it was emotionally uncomfortable for Dante’s to become a picture he took, Jin had nothing to refute.

“You are the only one. There is also Lord Beradin, but he is always exposed to threats. So don’t be afraid, but please take good care of me in the future.”

Jin grabbed Dante’s outstretched hand.

Dante then took out a bottle of wine and three glasses from his bosom. The bottles were intact, but the glasses were all broken or cracked.

The glasses were Ron’s favorite pottery.

From the broken cabin across the plains of Geomwangseong, Dante had come to visit.

“Miraculously, some pottery remains in the ruins of the cabin where my grandfather used to play with me as a child. I picked out the most intact ones, pasted them on, and brought them. With the yakju that my grandfather enjoyed drinking.”

Pong… … .

Dante uncorked the bottle and looked at the ground.

I could see the black ground they were sitting on, slowly regaining its original color.

Ron’s light was purifying the contaminated territory of the Geomwang Castle.

Very slow, slow though.

As always to walk the right path, one day it will definitely be completely purified.

One in front of Ron’s light, one in his own, and one in Jin.

Dante and Jean raised their glasses to Ron’s light.

After the fight let’s have a drink with my pretty grandson, Jean was thinking about what Ron had said.

After slowly emptying their glasses, the two stood up. And before they left, they each took out their swords and carved these words under Ron’s light.

Sword Emperor Lon Hiran.

Become the light of Hiran or the light of the world here.

‘Hello, Grandpa.’

Dante, leaving the estate, was smiling as softly as the light.