Chapter 63: Finishing (2)
by Afuhfuihgs
“……”
His body was weak.
But from this feeling of weakness, the wounded man knew he had managed to survive.
“Who……”
The wounded man analyzed his surroundings.
His vision was still blurry and unfocused, so he couldn’t recognize the person by his bedside. However, he knew this unknown figure was not his wife.
Because this person didn’t have either green hair or golden eyes.
“The doctors warned me that you would suffer some side effects. But with time you will recover.”
That voice was quite familiar, yet unexpected.
“Lord Brother……”
“Yes, it’s me….”
If Lord Brother is here, then it means that at least one week has passed.
No wonder my body feels weak……
How long have I been unconscious……?
“2 weeks…..You slept for 14 days.”
“……”
“Heh….You still can’t mask your questions very well, brother.”
Jeremiah’s faint laugh echoed in the room.
But I couldn’t share his joy.
“I…..I apologize.”
Although I was considered the ‘Black sheep of Brutein’ he was still the family head.
Because of this, my actions are a blatant disrespect to Brutein and to his authority as the head.
A simple apology won’t fix this, but I will find a way to make up to him.
“Ferzen……”
“Yes……”
“Have you ever received a birthday gift?”
“……”
“Since you were a child you learned to never expect anything from your family. That is the truth is it not?”
“……”
“24 years, 24 birthdays…….It has been a long time indeed.”
Jeremiah tenderly rested his hand on my head.
“It’s fine to act foolish once in a while. You don’t need to hold all of this burden by yourself. I’m your older brother and you…..You are still my little brother. We are both sons of Brutein, we are bound by blood… We are family.”
“……”
“I know it’s long past the time for you to hear those words…. However, know that you shall always have a place where you can be yourself. For we are family.”
“……”
“And as the Head of the Family, and as your older brother……It’s my sacred duty to protect you from harm.”
“……”
I’m not your brother…..I’m not ‘Ferzen.’
It would be correct to assume that I’m a third entity created by the merging of Seo-Jin and Ferzen.
But even then……
Ferzen’s childhood memories flooded my mind.
“Well… not that I don’t appreciate your silence… But can’t you say something for your brother?”
“Ah……”
Hahaha……
A spontaneous laughter erupted from my lips.
And for the first time since I woke up in this body……
I cried.
As I continued to shed my first tears, I quietly opened my mouth.
“Brother……”
“Yes.”
“Please…… Please help me……”
“Of course, what kind of older brother would I be if I denied my cute little brother’s plea?”
Jeremiah Von Schweig Brutein.
My Brother……
Uttered those words while looking straight into my eyes.
Yes, even if I was cursed to walk the path of a villain……
The only thing I would never lose was my family.
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