episode_0003

I went back in time.

I don’t know how this is possible.

It wasn’t even something I wanted to happen in the first place.

However, what is certain is that I, who should have died, is alive.

It was like being able to meet Luna again soon.

That was why I answered without listening to my father’s words to the end.

When asked to become engaged to the woman he loves, what man would refuse?

Of course, it may have been a different reaction from my father than I expected.

‘But should you have listened to the end?’

I wasn’t polite to my father.

In the past, I wouldn’t have thought this right, but now that I’ve already lost my father once, I didn’t think that way.

Let’s do well from now on. So that you don’t regret it.

“I’m sorry, father. It was something I had hoped for so much that I ended up being rude.”

“No, no. You wanted it? Getting engaged? Plus, what, rudeness?”

My father’s expression was confused.

It was a natural reaction since my son would have completely changed overnight, or rather, in just a few minutes.

But…

Even though.

… Wouldn’t it be an overreaction to take out a sword?

“Who are you, occupying our son’s body?”

My father grabbed the sword that was in a corner of the office and pointed a sharp blue blade at me.

As he did so, he let out a solemn voice full of life.

My father seemed to be under the illusion that it was someone other than me who was moving the body.

It wasn’t that uncommon.

It’s not that common though.

According to people who make a deal with the devil, they usually end up giving up their souls.

In my father’s eyes, I must have seemed more susceptible to being tempted by the devil than anyone else.

So the father was now talking to the devil, not to his son.

The sword will also be pointed at the devil.

Perhaps that was why the auror blooming from the sword had a sharp look as if it was going to rip my head off at any moment.

gulp-.

I was salivating at the sight of the fear of death.

‘This is Sword Saint… .’

A swordsman who says that only one person can exist in an era.

It is the pinnacle of all swords and the culmination of power that can divide the world with a single sword strike.

My father gave up his honor as soon as he got married, but that didn’t mean his skills were rusty.

He got up from the chair, grabbed the sword in the corner, and pointed it at me.

It was impossible to even follow that series of actions with the eyes.

Well, what more do I need to say since I received the title of duke from the emperor with just a sword?

“Answer. I asked who you are.”

My father asked again and held the sword close to my throat.

As is usually the case with those with strong military power.

My father was also a man whose actions spoke louder than his words.

There is no better means of communication in the world than strong power, so of course it has to be that way.

Of course, I’m not really going to kill you.

Even though he is my son, I wonder if he can swing a sword.

I guess they’re just trying to threaten me.

… maybe.

In my memories, my father was a man without blood or tears, so I couldn’t be sure.

When I was just a toddler, the image of my father giving me a wooden sword still remained vivid in my memory.

So I had to come up with an excuse.

“That… .”

“That?”

“… I just grew up.”

It was an honest answer.

I felt like I would get caught if I made excuses for no reason.

That’s why my father’s intimidation was so great.

It was because my head couldn’t turn at all when I was drunk.

… But my sincerity did not come through.

Because the karma of the son of a fool was too deep.

“Such a lame excuse… !”

My father’s eyebrows narrowed, and tremendous spirit radiated from him.

Just looking into your eyes makes me dizzy.

It was that moment.

“Daniel, whatever happens… .”

Was it because my father’s loud voice could be heard outside?

The door opened and my mother came in.

At the same time, the spirit radiating from my father disappeared.

As if that had never happened.

No matter how much he was said to be the strongest warrior of all time, he was bound to become infinitely weak in front of the woman he loved.

However, on the contrary, my mother was the strongest, only my father.

My mother, who was observing the situation with a blank expression for a moment, hurriedly approached my father.

“Da, you… ! What are you doing to Albert?!”

“Well, that’s… .”

“Putting a sword to your son’s neck, are you out of your mind?!”

While saying that, my mother took my father’s sword and threw it on the floor.

My father’s eyes shake at the sight of the sword rolling around on the floor.

It must have been a very treasured item to keep in the office, but since it was my mother who threw it, I guess she couldn’t say anything.

My mother turned her head, leaving my father behind, and made eye contact with me.

“Albert, go to your room.”

“Yes, mother.”

For now, the situation was averted.

You don’t have to make excuses in words, but if you show it with actions, your father will be able to accept it someday.

‘Anyway, I lived.’

While thinking that, I was about to leave the office.

“… Just wait a moment.”

My mother’s cold voice echoed through the office.

A chill ran down my spine in a different way than it did when my father did.

“Albert.”

“Yes, mother.”

“… Is it really you?”

My mother didn’t raise her sword, but she was asking the same thing as my father.

There was only one answer I could give to that question.

“… I’ve finally come to terms with it.”

I just felt sorry.

Until now, I thought my parents were ignoring me, but that was all just an illusion.

My parents were looking at me more closely.

And I lived my life breaking my parents’ hearts.

Maybe it was my fault that my parents died early.

‘You’re an idiot.’

I can’t possibly forgive myself for what I did in the past.

So let’s do better in the future.

Rather than regretting the past days, think about the future.

“I’m sorry it’s so late to learn.”

“… Just go back to your room. It’s late, so shouldn’t you sleep too?”

“Yes, then. Good night.”

I bowed my head as politely as possible.

It’s been so long that I don’t even remember how long it’s been since I last greeted you.

That’s why I had a heartbreaking feeling.

Because of that, I couldn’t raise my head for a while.

Then, suddenly, an important thought occurred to me.

“Mother, father.”

My parents’ eyes turned to me at my call.

His expression was filled with disbelief, as if he still couldn’t believe that I was his son.

That fact was heartbreaking, but it didn’t matter.

As long as he’s alive, his expression can change at any time.

“If possible, please call a therapist as soon as possible for a detailed examination.”

“Can you tell me the reason?”

“You haven’t been able to take care of your health recently, even though you’ve been taking care of your estate. As a son, I was just concerned about my parents’ health.”

Mana sclerosis.

This is the disease that took the lives of my parents.

It is a time bomb-like disease that does not show any symptoms in the early stages of the disease, but rapidly deteriorates and eventually leads to death in the later stages.

Therefore, it is rare for it to be discovered in the early stages.

‘As long as you can discover it, it’s easy afterwards.’

Unlike the terminal stage, which gives you a limited life, early stage mana sclerosis can be treated with simple medication and mana purification.

And if my prediction is correct, my father and mother are currently in the early stages of manasclerosis.

“Please give me some help.”

“Hmm… .”

The mother seemed to be unfamiliar with this situation and fell asleep with an awkward smile.

Then, he slowly nodded.

“I understand. Well then, let’s go up and sleep.”

“Yes, thank you. Well then, good night.”

Finally, I bowed my head and left the office.

While my mother and I were talking, my father was looking at the sword sadly, but that was another matter.

After returning to the room, I sat down on the bed and looked blankly out the window.

I feel strange. Even in the midst of chaos, it feels strangely good.

And the round moon in the sky was unusually bright.

‘For sure… .’

The moon was bright like this the day she saved me.

Sometimes we would go out at night and take a walk together.

Because she had been away for a long time due to the civil war, her absence did not seem like a big deal.

But the last time I saw it, I couldn’t stop the tears from falling on my eyes, and I was heartbroken.

… It was a night where it was difficult to fall asleep.

* * * * *

next day.

I woke up early in the morning, immediately changed into comfortable clothes and went outside.

My body, which had become accustomed to alcohol, was still creaky, and my mind was dizzy because the accumulated fatigue had not gone away, but that was why I had to move.

I need to fix this stupid body as soon as possible so things will be easier in the future.

Since we are already far behind others, we need to work harder.

As I left the castle, the cool dawn air enveloped me.

My body was shaking, but it felt great to feel my mind becoming clearer.

‘Let’s run.’

I started running along the outer wall of the castle.

Hu-, ha-.

Breathe in and out steadily.

The legs move non-stop.

Fortunately, perhaps because I was born with it, my physical strength was not bad considering I drank so much.

… But it wasn’t particularly good.

After circling the castle about two times, I was out of breath and stopped for a moment to catch my breath.

“… .”

Was it a coincidence?

Suddenly, I turned my head and saw colorful flowers through the hazy fog of dawn.

That’s because the place I stopped was next to the garden.

As I stepped into the garden, as if fascinated, I put aside the numerous flowers and looked at the small flower asserting itself in the corner.

Beautifully blooming yellow flowers.

Evening primrose.

It was Luna’s favorite flower.

The language of flowers is… .

[I’m waiting.]

When I heard the language of flowers from her, I was embarrassed to give up my expectations.

I thought maybe she was waiting for me.

Of course, it was just my wish.

Would he like it if I made it into a flower pot later and gave it to him as a gift?

With that in mind, I left the garden and started running again.

I guess I walked around the castle ten times like that.

The sun was already rising beyond the ridge.

There was enough movement for the first day.

Exercising too much can actually be toxic, so it would be better to go back slowly.

I headed to the castle with such a refreshed mind… .

I had to face the employees with surprised expressions.

“Do you, master?! Ta, why are you sweating so much?! Chee, therapist! Bring in the therapist!”

Seeing me sweating, the head maid gave instructions to the maids while her hands and feet were shaking.

Would a person die if they sweat?

‘That doesn’t make sense.’

They just decided that my sweating was a strange phenomenon.

The problem is that that judgment is truly painful.

“I just ran.”

“Run, run… ? W-what happened… ?”

When people say they usually run, do they ask why they run?

Is this right… ?

I was so embarrassed to answer that question that I scratched my head sheepishly.

“Okay, what is it… Exercise is good for your body. So.”

“Sin, sorry! With my poor mind, I couldn’t even understand what you were thinking! Please forgive my rudeness!”

The head maid urgently bowed her head and apologized.

But, I had to see it. Her face is in full bloom.

It was funny to be treated like this just for running, but I didn’t feel particularly bad.

“Lift your head. Because it’s okay.”

“Thank you!”

The head maid answered loudly, not appropriate for her age.

It was another matter when the head maid shouted, ‘Master, your breakfast is full of protein!’ while I was returning to my room.

smart-.

Since I was sweating a lot, I washed up and returned to the room, and then someone knocked.

It’s still too early for breakfast, so he must be one of the users.

Among them, my exclusive maid is the only one who comes this early.

“Come in.”

As soon as permission was given, the door opened and the maid came in.

The tray in her hand had a teacup and simple refreshments on it.

‘Did the head maid pay attention?’

There is quite a bit of time left until breakfast, so I guess I should at least grab a quick bite to eat.

Regardless of its nutritional value, it was fortunate that it would fill my hungry stomach.

The maid carefully placed the tray on the table.

I went straight to eat it.

And it was the moment when I took a bite of a delicious cookie.

“Did you eat it… ?”

The maid spoke in disbelief and began to cry.