71 – 8.5 After the Hunting Festival (2) – Fire attribute filial son
Dyers, my father, Grand Duke Howlan.
He is the head of a large noble family and is respected and feared by everyone at the same time.
Befitting his reputation, he is one of the most powerful figures in the world.
The nickname given directly by the management is ‘The Strongest Wizard.’
The archmage of the empire, the master of the magic tower, the dragon who has devoted hundreds of years to training magic, and the same high elves.
Among all living things, this man is the pinnacle.
In Chapter 1, the executives of Ouroboros receive true education from Jenna, and in Chapter 2, Perpy, the second-in-command of the representative, collapses.
After defeating the boss of Chapter 3, Krante, a knight of the polluted Howlan, the evil deeds of the Howlan family are revealed one after another.
Human experimentation, mass murder, assassination of political opponents, support for terrorist groups at the Academy, etc.
Jenna, furious at the atrocities of the Howlan family, begins to plan to catch him.
“Laur.”
So, the final boss of Chapter 4 is Prince Howlan.
He was a really bad boss.
I’m still shaking.
Just to tell you one thing, if you do not attack for more than 1.5 Seconds, your health will recover 10% in proportion to the damage lost.
That is phase 1. Also, bind doesn’t work.
Even though not only the main character, Jenna, but also the entire academy student council and the entire delegates attacked him, they were never able to defeat him.
Even if he hadn’t destroyed himself in the subjugation war.
When such a person moves towards Count Laure, the whole surrounding area is shaken.
“Grand Duke Howlan… Didn’t you retire from active duty…?”
“The atmosphere itself is scary…”
“The Grand Duke is coming in person!”
Deep black hair and dark eyes.
The man, who looked quite similar to Dyers except for his hair color, moved his heavy legs.
With each step, the air in the air changes.
This is not a metaphor; it is actually changing.
A pitch-black haze hovers around the Archduke.
“…It’s been a while since I’ve seen you. The Grand Duke’s mana…”
“Mana is as beautiful and beautiful as ever.”
“You are the best among purebloods, so you deserve it.”
In no time, he was standing in front of Count Laure.
The Archduke, who boasted a taller figure than the giant Dyers, was fearsome and gave off an old-fashioned atmosphere just by his very presence.
Even the personal color is black, which makes it look dull.
“Ha, ha, ha, Grand Duke Howlan…!”
Count Laure froze as if he had finally realized his mistake.
Count Laur saw Prince Howlan’s misfortune in a situation where everyone was praising his achievements.
Although Dyers was disgusted with expelling his own son from school, this was not the result he wanted.
In his excitement, he forgot the existence of Grand Duke Howlan and insulted his son.
“I-I-I didn’t mean to do that..! That’s not it..! What I wanted to say is..”
The Count, who must have eaten a lot of Jjambab in the aristocratic world, cries like a child in front of Grand Duke Howlan.
It’s simply because the Archduke is much stronger than Count Laur. Be it military power, financial power, or anything else.
“If you were offended, I would like to apologize..! Please let go of your anger…”
“……”
He who values his social reputation so much is begging and begging like a dog.
Even though I know better than anyone else what all kinds of nobles, royal family, and students will say when they see him.
“……”
Nevertheless, Grand Duke Howlan said nothing. He just watches.
Laur is the one who is having a hard time.
The Count uglyly knelt down in front of the Grand Duke.
Write. This is going to be difficult. That guy has work to do later.
You must not die here.
“Your Majesty the Archduke…! Just now, I really went crazy for a moment and lost my senses…!”
The Grand Duke, who had been silent in front of the count who was shaking uglyly, opened his mouth.
“Laur.”
“Yes, yes! Archduke…”
The Grand Duke, who was looking at the man in front of him with empty eyes, blurted out calmly.
“One more word and this name will disappear.”
“…..!!”
“The family, the vassals, the relatives of the vassals, everything.”
“……”
“I will spare your wife and children. I ask you, do you want that to happen?”
“No..! Ah..! Hmm..! Eup..!”
The Count sobbed as he reluctantly let out a single word.
I lowered my head as if I didn’t want people to see me crying.
Some onlookers were afraid of the Archduke, but there were many more who laughed at Count Laure.
“You made a sound.”
“Heeek!! Please, please save me…!! I have a wife like a rabbit and children like a fox…!”
Grand Duke Howlan began to gather magical energy into his hands without changing his expression.
Hey, that idiot-like person..!
The energy of the gathering black haze is very ominous.
As if they realized that the situation was no joke, even the onlookers became serious.
But no one dared to stop the Archduke.
“Do it in moderation.”
So I blocked it.
.
The evil black mana surrounds the ghosts.
The onlookers could not come to their senses from the situation unfolding before their eyes.
“…Is Prince Howlan holding the Archduke’s arm now..?!”
“They say no parent can beat their child, but for some reason, I think the Archduke will win.”
“I went too far with all the members of the royal family present. Young master is brave.”
I spoke to the Count, who looked at me like he was my savior.
“Go quickly now. That way you can survive.”
“Thank you…! I only insulted you…! This favor is given in the name of nobility!”
“Okay, go quickly!”
“Ugh! I’m going, I’m going!”
Count Laure fled quickly.
Originally he would have run away without saying hello, but he seemed to be quite impressed.
“What are you doing now? Don’t mistake the person holding your arm.”
The Grand Duke continued speaking with a puzzled expression.
I’ve been feeling this for a while, but my heart flutters every time I see Prince Howlan.
I hate to admit it, but… I’m very scared.
I just gritted my teeth and said.
“This is a time to congratulate the winner, not a place to be abusive. Don’t ruin the mood… Get out of here.”
“…To his father…’Get out’…”
“Ugh…”
“I didn’t raise you like that.”
Kugu-gu-gu-guk.
The Archduke’s black mana weighs down my body.
It would be unsightly to sit down on the ground like this, so I gathered spirits to support my body.
“You were born as a wizard’s child, but you’re still using tricks.”
“…Shut up.”
“The reason why my speaking habits have become harsh is probably due to hanging out with low-level people. It’s okay. If there’s a defect, I can fix it.”
Grand Duke Howlan said that as if it was obvious.
People are being treated like objects.
“Don’t talk nonsense.”
I summoned more spirits.
The forces are balanced.
At the same time, Dyers’ memories return little by little.
I’m afraid, scary, painful, painful.
I want to escape. I don’t want to see this man’s face like this.
What makes me the most angry is that there are so many negative memories.
I miss you.
‘I’ was missing my father.
Every time such a feeling arises, the oppressive power of mana becomes stronger.
“I enjoyed the hunting festival.”
“…Keu, ugh…”
“You’ve become weak.”
“Dog..Sound..”
“Both body and mindset are everything.”
One knee loosens and kneels naturally.
“Diers..!”
“Senior!!”
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Even though I made a gesture telling me not to come, Jenna and Pur came to my side and helped me up.
The Grand Duke looked at the scene with interest.
Jenna frowned and glared at him. Even the timid Fur did not avoid the Archduke’s eyes.
Jenna, who was surprisingly timid, blurted out.
“Solve this quickly!!”
“Yes.”
The Grand Duke released his mana.
“Are you my child’s lovers? There are so many of you.”
The girls are greatly embarrassed by the cold, dagger-like question.
Both of their faces turn red, as if they were extremely angry.
In particular, her cheeks were as blue as glutinous rice cakes, and Jenna’s ears were very red.
Well. Even if you were like me, you would get angry if you were suddenly asked such a rude question. Although I was hurt.
“It’s not Yeon or In..!”
“I’m a colleague..”
The Archduke nodded as if he understood.
“Everyone said that at first. Keep one thing in mind. Dating is allowed, but marriage is not allowed.”
Jenna, who seemed offended by something, opened her mouth.
“…We’re friends. But I’ll just ask. Why can’t we get married?”
“He is my child, so he should marry the person I choose. It’s natural.”
“I…”
To him who confidently declared, the timid Pur raised her hand. Purya, this is not a classroom.
“You are a well-mannered child. Tell me.”
“By the way, Dyers said that marriage is with the person you love…”
“So you didn’t even allow them to date. And anyway, if you are not my son’s lovers, what does it matter?”
“That’s… A colleague, a colleague…!”
“If you are a colleague, do not interfere in family affairs and follow the line.”
“…Wow…You’re really different from your senior. I don’t want to live with someone like this for the rest of my life…But it might be different on your mother’s side…”
Jenna complained again and quietly muttered something unintelligible.
Everyone is such a bigot in front of the Grand Duke.
I felt pain even as Fur and Xena stood up for me against Prince Howlan.
Dyers, because I was so scared of the man in front of me. No, it is a feeling that cannot be easily defined as fear.
Every time I recall my memories little by little, I feel like I’m going to vomit more and more.
Is it anger or pain? Is it longing?
Or is it guilt?
In the memories that came back, Dyers never once received his praise.
The Grand Duke continued, whether he knew about my condition or not.
“The competition was terrible.”
“We won?!”
“It’s all… How hard Dyers worked…!”
“Even when I captured the Chimera, it was full of weaknesses. With that level of talent, I can’t return to the Howlan family.”
Dyers in my memories was always busy. He trains hard, trains, and studies magic.
“……”
I guess it was all because I wanted to get this man’s approval.
“……”
“Try harder. If you want to wear the name ‘Howlan’.”
Even if I tell you to go back to that family, you won’t go back.
Don’t regret it later if you are diagnosed with a terminal illness. I’m not going to die anyway.
“Are you planning on not answering?”
“…….”
I feel like more and more blood is flowing into my head.
“You always disappoint me.”
The Archduke turned around as if he had nothing more to say.
How can the relationship between father and son become smooth in the current situation?
The answer is simple. It cannot be made perfect.
I quickly came to a conclusion and grabbed the Archduke’s arm.
“What is it?”
He even grabbed the collar of the Archduke, who turned away with a look of annoyance.
I was the only one who wasn’t surprised by what happened so quickly.
Today, for the first time, I expressed my gratitude to my father, who lost his poker face, with respect and love.
“If your child wins a competition, you say ‘good job’. You idiot.”
If this is enough, he is a good son.