'It was long after my release that Ryan came seeking revenge.'
I was lost in thought, stroking Ryan's messy, disheveled hair.
‘The reason why you didn’t come right away is probably...’
Ryan possesses terrifying powers, but like all people with powers, his powers are currently incomplete.
This ability is not a power that is perfected from the beginning, and its power becomes stronger only after being used repeatedly after awakening.
'You probably couldn't train this ability in the camp.'
So, from now on, Ryan plans to train his powers until he can take a life without lifting a finger.
His revenge was carried out when I was twenty years old.
'It's said that it will take eight years from now until he perfects his supernatural powers to the point where he can wipe out his family.'
Eight years left until Ryan becomes an unstoppable killer.
Eight years is more than enough time to stop him.
Unlike Ryan, who knew nothing, I returned with my memories.
Yes.
What if I stop Ryan here and return to the family?
I can live a glamorous and stable life like before, without any risk factors.
Knowing that fact well, my lover also asked me to do so before returning.
To prevent revenge.
“When you get back, stop that man from taking revenge, Vania.”
My lover had one wish.
Ironically, that was exactly Ryan's goal.
The goal is to bring down the Wassenberg family, the corrupt family that is eating away at the country.
Only to save him.
“Let’s never meet again.”
Why?
We loved in a way we shouldn't have.
My lover was... a member of the royal family who had a duty to protect her country, this empire, from decay.
Because I was a member of a corrupt family that was corrupting the empire.
“Don’t come looking for me. I’ll ruin you again...”
Even so, the act of turning back time that day was no different from abandoning one's own country to save me.
If I, who has returned, stop Ryan.
Even though he must have known that the dirty Wassenberg would be back and eating away at this empire...
I forgot about you.
I was lost in thought, stroking Ryan's messy, disheveled hair.
‘The reason why you didn’t come right away is probably...’
Ryan possesses terrifying powers, but like all people with powers, his powers are currently incomplete.
This ability is not a power that is perfected from the beginning, and its power becomes stronger only after being used repeatedly after awakening.
'You probably couldn't train this ability in the camp.'
So, from now on, Ryan plans to train his powers until he can take a life without lifting a finger.
His revenge was carried out when I was twenty years old.
'It's said that it will take eight years from now until he perfects his supernatural powers to the point where he can wipe out his family.'
Eight years left until Ryan becomes an unstoppable killer.
Eight years is more than enough time to stop him.
Unlike Ryan, who knew nothing, I returned with my memories.
Yes.
What if I stop Ryan here and return to the family?
I can live a glamorous and stable life like before, without any risk factors.
Knowing that fact well, my lover also asked me to do so before returning.
To prevent revenge.
“When you get back, stop that man from taking revenge, Vania.”
My lover had one wish.
Ironically, that was exactly Ryan's goal.
The goal is to bring down the Wassenberg family, the corrupt family that is eating away at the country.
But, even though Ryan had fulfilled his lifelong wish, I turned back time and erased everything as if it had never happened.
“Let’s never meet again.”
Why?
We loved in a way we shouldn't have.
My lover was... a member of the royal family who had a duty to protect her country, this empire, from decay.
Because I was a member of a corrupt family that was corrupting the empire.
“Don’t come looking for me. I’ll ruin you again...”
Even so, the act of turning back time that day was no different from abandoning one's own country to save me.
If I, who has returned, stop Ryan.
Even though he must have known that the dirty Wassenberg would be back and eating away at this empire...
I forgot about you.
Close your eyes and cover your ears.
Within the confines of a filthy family, I hoped to live happily and enjoyably again.
'Fool.'
Just because of love.
What is all that?
'Idiot.'
To betray one's country and abandon the beliefs one has held onto all one's life.
“Never love.”
I raised my head.
And said to Ryan.
“I will help you.”
3. Find out Ryan's true intentions → Success!
4. After understanding Ryan's true intentions.
*If he has a cause: Form an alliance
I feel sorry for my lover, who never dreamed I would make this choice.
From the moment I returned, I had no choice but to live comfortably as a member of a corrupt family.
"What?"
Ryan asked me with an expression that seemed to doubt my ears.
“I will help you.”
This man helps Ryan get revenge.
“Let’s get revenge together.”
His revenge is a cause for the happiness of the many, and it is also my lover's long-cherished wish.
“Are you stupid? Don’t you know who our father is?”
"I know."
“If you fail, you die?”
However, as before, massacres without a legitimate justification must not be allowed.
Before returning, if the disaster of that day is repeated.
Because the proper meaning of revenge will fade, and history will record Ryan simply as a 'mass murderer'.
“If you fail, there’s nothing you can do.”
I approached Ryan, holding his hand, and said.
“Then we will die together.”
Ryan's eyes widened in surprise.
"You..."
Even his lips trembled as he couldn't continue speaking.
“You, you...”
"Yes."
I kept eye contact with him so he could feel my sincerity.
Finally, Ryan said.
“It’s so scary.”
“...”
Ha.
As expected, the serious atmosphere with this guy doesn't last even ten minutes.
"You say something so easily about a little thing dying! Are you twelve years old? Isn't this your second life?"
Oops.
"No matter how I look at it, it's suspicious. Aren't you one of your father's collaborators? Did you receive orders to spy on me or something?"
“Huh? Aren’t you being too self-conscious?”
I told Ryan to face reality.
“Dad, you’re an incompetent person with nothing but muscles, so what are they afraid of that you can even do something like that...?”
"This?!"
If they had attached someone to Ryan and watched him the first time, that mess wouldn't have happened...
“...It’s sad, but it’s true.”
He was briefly upset, but admitted it.
“Even if I told you right now that I would go and take revenge, His Majesty wouldn’t even blink an eye...”
“...”
“Even if an ant grows stronger and says it will return, people wouldn’t be afraid of that ant, right...?”
“Hey, I get it! Stop hitting me!”
“I... Speaking of which, you have no power, no money, and no status anymore. You have nothing. How will you get revenge?”
“...”
Silence fell when I violently pointed out the reality.
“Shoosh. Shoosh. Shoosh.”
Ryan then made a noise with his mouth and punched the air with both clenched hands.
"See my muscles? See these dazzling punches? A man's fists. I take revenge by striking directly."
I was relieved to see that.
'As expected. Of course, he has no intention of revealing what kind of power he possesses.'
It's a wise move.
The first rule for successful revenge.
Until the last day, Ryan will be known as an incompetent person in the family.
“Right. And it’s a bit late, but I have land too?”
Ryan pulled something out of his suitcase. It was the transfer certificate of the estate he'd received from his aide after his release.
“I’m the lord! Don’t mess with me.”
“Wow, that’s cool!”
I thought, clapping my hands.
‘How much I suffered just to receive that one piece of backward land...’
Ryan probably has no idea.
Thanks to my two years of preparation, which I went back to when I was ten, I can start the second round with ease.
"Hey, but you little rascal. You're the worthless one. How can you help me? What can you do besides following me around and making me eat?"
“...I won’t be upset. I’ll take care of my own needs and grow up well.”
"Huh."
“First of all, wouldn’t it be okay if a father with more muscle than I could be my guardian?”
“You are so shameless.”
“I’m pretty good at it! It’s better than nothing!”
“Really? Then exchange this for money.”
Ryan suddenly handed me a package containing three gold bars he had received as child support.
“You said earlier that it would be profitable to exchange money here, right?”
“That’s true. But me alone?”
"Then shall we go together? I'm still seasick. I feel nauseous. Just hurry up and go."
"Because this is a transit point to the continent, there are a lot of foreigners here. There are a lot of people, and there are a lot of pickpockets. It's dangerous for a child like me to wander around alone carrying gold bars."
"It's okay. You're not dead. There are people around here, like military police? Security forces? All that kind of stuff."
“You’re sending me away and trying to run away on your own? I know everything.”
“...”
Ryan blinked a few times, then rubbed his forehead and chuckled.
“Ah, this is sharp.”
He had been giggling for a while, but he erased his smile and spoke seriously.
"Kid. You still don't believe me, do you? I meant it when I said I'd get revenge."
“No. I believe you.”
"I'm sorry if I seem cold. But I'm trying to break up with you before we get too close. If I keep bringing you around and you start to feel attached... then you'll really be a burden to me."
“...”
"You're no help in my quest for revenge, and even if you were, I wouldn't use you. Living by my side is more dangerous than living alone. That's why we should split up now."
“...Yes. I know what you mean.”
"Yes."
Ryan turned his back on me and started packing his things.
“If you understand, then go.”
“I have a confession to make.”
“I don’t want to listen.”
“I’m not actually incompetent.”
Ryan, who had been busy waving his hands, stopped and froze.
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