Chapter 385: The Slacker Makes Up His Mind (5)

“Lord.”

Master of Divine Abilities raised his head at Wei Jeonghan’s call.

“No, nothing.”

Even though he felt like he had been stabbed with a knife, he couldn’t say it in front of Wei Jeonghan.

“I’m sorry.”

“Friend…”

The anger had disappeared from Master of Divine Abilities’ voice. Only sadness remained.

«Why did you do that?»

“I had no other choice.”

“At least, you should have told me. How do you plan to handle this?”

“If I were older, I would have. But at that time, I didn’t trust anyone. I had a great burden, so I couldn’t say anything. It was my youthful arrogance.”

“…How pathetic.”

Master of Divine Abilities clicked his tongue:

“The leader will not forgive you.”

“I will accept the punishment. I know how grave my fault is. But…”

Master of Divine Abilities waited for Wei Jeonghan to continue.

“I am to blame, but the children are not. Especially Sanho, who has lived without knowing anything. The impact of discovering the truth must be enormous…”

Master of Divine Abilities sighed deeply:

‘Why Wei Sanho?’

The name Wei Sanho had great significance. Perhaps in the martial world, the name Wei Sanho had more symbolism than Wei Jeonghan.

Although Wei Yanho had diminished the importance of the name Wei Sanho recently, Wei Yanho was just a newcomer; he hadn’t completely replaced Wei Sanho. That required time, but time was what they had the least of.

The name of the best expert in the martial world.

That symbolism might even be greater than that of the best warrior in the world. People always expect someone to break the current situation.

That place was that of the best expert in the martial world. Many had expectations for Wei Sanho.

And Wei Sanho was the son of the Supreme Leader of the Demon Cult.

The Demon King.

That was even more impactful than if the Supreme Sovereign were from the Demon Cult.

“But I cannot punish you.”

“…Lord.”

“It’s not because I understand you. To punish you, I must reveal the reason to everyone, and I cannot do that.”

Wei Jeonghan lowered his head.

He knew how much Master of Divine Abilities cared.

Even if he went back, Wei Jeonghan would make the same decision, but he couldn’t help but feel guilty towards Master of Divine Abilities.

«Why did you do it?»

“……”

“I’m not asking you as an official of the Righteous Martial Alliance, but as your friend. Why did you do that?»

Wei Jeonghan smiled bitterly:

“I felt it.”

«Felt?»

«Yes.»

Wei Jeonghan slowly raised his head:

“I couldn’t refuse the last request of my friend, who was about to die. He was truly willing to die.”

Master of Divine Abilities rubbed his face.

The friendship between Jeong-hyeopgeom (Sword of the Righteous Hero) and the Supreme Leader of the Demon Cult was ridiculous. But it had happened.

“I don’t know how you forged that friendship on the battlefield.”

“…It’s a long story.”

“Yes, it is.”

Master of Divine Abilities slowly leaned back in the chair:

‘It’s not his fault.’

Not even he knew the face of the Supreme Leader. He always appeared shrouded in dense dark energy. That was the nature of his demonic martial arts. When he used his martial arts, a cloud of dark energy covered him. How many people had trembled in fear at seeing that terrible scene?

If he had appeared without a mask, no one would have recognized him.

“The name Supreme Leader is a shame. A deviation.”

“…….”

It was incomprehensible, but also understandable. Even Master of Divine Abilities sometimes felt the urge to hide among the crowd. The fact that everyone recognized him and expected something from him was immense pressure.

The Supreme Leader was also human, so he must have felt that pressure. In fact, he must have felt much more pressure than Master of Divine Abilities.

But, a deviation?

«What was he like?»

Master of Divine Abilities couldn’t help but be curious.

Although he was his enemy, as a human and a warrior, he couldn’t help but admire him. As long as he was a warrior.

“Well, it’s hard to explain.”

«Difficult?»

«Yes. He was… different from what you think.”

«Tell me.»

“I don’t know if you’ll believe it.”

Wei Jeonghan spoke about Jeok Moku.

“That’s how I felt it. A demon who wasn’t a demon. If he had shown any sign of evil, I wouldn’t have approached him.”

«True.»

Master of Divine Abilities’ expression turned bitter.

Wei Jeonghan, who had been rejected even by his own side for his almost obsessive personality, was not an evil person.

“He was always burdened, but he never abandoned his burden… He was like that. I didn’t know that burden was like that.”

«If you didn’t know he was a demon, would you have considered him a good person?»

“He had a decadent and empty attitude, but his personality was upright.”

«That’s terrifying.»

«Huh?»

Master of Divine Abilities said seriously:

“That means Wei Sanho inherited his father’s personality.”

“…….”

Wei Jeonghan didn’t respond.

Of course, Wei Sanho was different from Jeok Moku.

But what if Wei Sanho reached the same position as Jeok Moku in the Demon Cult? Would he become like Jeok Moku?

“That won’t happen.”

Wei Jeonghan, who understood Master of Divine Abilities’ concern, said firmly:

“He is my son. He will never become a demon.”

«Yes. You must believe that.»

Master of Divine Abilities nodded slowly.

But…

Even though he said it, Master of Divine Abilities didn’t believe it. He couldn’t say it to Wei Jeonghan, but he couldn’t deny the possibility that Wei Sanho would join the Demon Cult.

‘That’s what happens in the martial world.’

Blood ties are unbreakable.

Wei Jeonghan was sure because he knew Wei Sanho. But would Wei Sanho still be the same after knowing that his father was the Supreme Leader?

‘I can only hope.’

He couldn’t do anything else.

***

“Here it is.”

Wei Sanho looked at the cave with a serious expression:

«Should I enter here?»

«Yes.»

“…It really is a place of the Demon Cult.”

“Hahahaha.”

Insane Demon chuckled:

“Entering here will be a great honor for you. Not even all the Bishops know. Only a few chosen ones can enter.”

“Since you didn’t come with me, it seems you don’t have permission to enter.”

“…….”

“You are an insignificant demon.”

«Perhaps.»

Insane Demon didn’t get angry. Wei Sanho was surprised. The fact that Insane Demon, with his explosive temper, didn’t get angry meant one thing.

Insane Demon had admitted that he wasn’t qualified to enter.

‘What’s inside?’

Wei Sanho looked at the cave seriously.

Had they brought him here to enter this cave? How could he not be suspicious?

«What doubts do you have?»

But Insane Demon’s voice was calm:

“You came here seeking the truth. And the truth is here. Are you going to ignore the truth out of fear and doubt?”

“…”

“If I had wanted to harm you, I would have already done so.”

“…I understand, say no more.”

Insane Demon smiled.

No one would dare to speak to him like that. Only he could speak to him so arrogantly. Because he was the Demonic Blood.

And…

Insane Demon grabbed his chest:

‘And him.’

Just thinking about it gave him chills.

Remembering that terrible guy, who had made him hesitate even before the Demonic Blood, his expression twisted.

«Enter.»

Insane Demon, who regained his senses upon hearing Wei Sanho, nodded. Wei Sanho entered the cave without hesitation. Insane Demon watched him.

«Did he enter?»

A sinister voice came from behind.

Insane Demon didn’t turn to see who it was. There was only one person who could approach undetected and who knew of the existence of this cave.

“Yes, Hyoelma (Blood Demon).”

“Hahahaha.”

A low laugh was heard:

“The wheel of time has begun to turn again.”

“It is his will.”

“Move. Move, Insane Demon.”

Insane Demon slowly turned his head:

“Now that the Demonic Blood has reappeared, there is no need to hide. We will conquer the Central Plains again. You and Gwangmuryang will lead.”

«Is it his will?»

“Everything is according to his will.”

The figure of Blood Demon slowly disappeared.

Insane Demon watched him:

‘Everything is according to his will?’

A strange feeling washed over him.

Wasn’t everything by the will of heaven?

Insane Demon, who was known for his lack of loyalty to the Demon Cult. He felt that strange feeling.

Insane Demon looked at the cave:

‘Perhaps we have crossed a line that we shouldn’t have crossed.’

What would they find after going through that hell? The will of heaven? Or…

Insane Demon turned seriously:

‘It’s inevitable.’

He couldn’t get off the tiger. He could only hope that the will of heaven would guide them.

The shoulders of the elderly Bishop seemed a little slumped.

Unusually.