prologue
I stared blankly at my left arm, which had been violently pulled out.
The bleeding was largely stopped, but the shredded arm could not be restored.
Besides, there were many wounds that were much worse than that.
The whole right leg below the knee was blown off, and even a large sword was stuck in the abdomen.
It was a very serious injury, but I felt very little pain.
It was because the pain that was bigger than the pain of the body was controlling the brain.
‘How did you come to this situation?’
Leaning against the rubble of the collapsed building, I slowly looked around.
The Riverrun family, which had ruled the southeastern part of the continent for 1,000 years, was engulfed in red fire.
As a small family head of such a great family, I ended up fighting against foreign enemies and ended up like this.
“It’s dirty, it’s mean, there’s nothing to say about it. You bastards like dogs.”
Although he was ostracized for dealing with magic and swordsmanship at the same time, Riverrun proudly proved his worth.
It overwhelms other groups with its ability.
Because of that, he was able to stand tall as the head of the five continental families.
But did I say that an angular stone is right?
Felton, the best swordsman on the continent.
Everfilt, the greatest magic family.
The mysterious Assassin, Landswalger.
Except for Thies, the other three families invaded to annihilate Riverrun.
‘A slap in the back at the reconciliation talks? Allies freeze to death.’
The five major families of the continent regularly held reconciliation talks.
Ironically, sadal started right there.
The father, who was attacked by the three heads of families, died in battle.
Although they lost their focal point in an instant, Riverrun showed a healthy appearance.
The elders immediately appointed me as the temporary head of the family, and made an effort to defeat the enemies.
However, it was not enough to thwart their plans.
“Cool.”
As I tried to force myself to move, the sword that penetrated my abdomen stirred my intestines.
I vomited something hot that welled up inside me.
What came out along with the white steam was dark red blood mixed with gastric juice.
Then I felt much more at ease.
Putting my head on the cold stone wall, I looked up at the night sky.
Perhaps because of the flames that covered the surroundings, the cluster of stars that glittered like pearl powder was now invisible.
‘It’s decent. Damn it.’
I couldn’t resist in my current physical condition.
It was impossible to even take a single step, let alone fight.
The praise that he had the talent to surpass the first family head has now become a falsehood.
Because of my lazy nature, I always neglected my practice.
Even then, I was able to acquire skills that far surpassed others.
For example, it can be called Jamryong (潛龍)… … .
No, I don’t think it’s a sleeping dragon in good conscience.
It’s just, ‘My kid is smart, but he doesn’t work hard.’ Let’s do it.
“I’m starting to regret it now. At the very least, it’s too late.”
If I had known it would be like this, I would have gone through the pain of cutting my bones every day.
Of course, there was no guarantee that diligent training would prevent this catastrophe.
Still, I thought it might have helped a bit.
I burst into a self-deprecating laugh and stamped the blood on the floor with my fingertips.
Then, he started painting on his chest.
Swoop. Shuk.
‘But it’s not over until the very end. I don’t think the members of the united family knew that there was a move like this.’
What I drew is the seal of Daynox.
It was a magic circle that summoned Deinox, the first head of the family, who became a god by breaking through human limits.
Training was an afterthought, and I enjoyed learning all sorts of traps, so I got a Deinox Summoning Circle from the family treasury.
To be honest, I never thought I would be able to use such a bizarre technique.
It was because this magic circle used people’s lives as sacrifices.
‘Maybe it’s because my life is a collateral, so I’m very uncomfortable.’
However, if you can save the family by burning the dying life, wouldn’t it be a long-lasting business?
I thought as positively as possible and poured mana into it.
It was the last bastion that remained as small as a rat’s tail.
However, even though all conditions were met, there was no response from the magic circle.
“Geuk! This time, it’s my turn to hit you guys in the back of the head… Oh, why not? This.”
I waited with a questionable expression, but only cold silence lingered around.
tadak. tadak. cooong!
Only the occasional rustling of rubble from completely burnt buildings could be heard.
At this rate, my life, which was to be used as a fortune, came to an end before the summoning technique even unfolded.
‘No, you bastard, the first host. Become a guardian deity to protect the family? Was that all bullshit?’
Apparently, this forbidden technique was a lie from the start.
Swallowing my confused mind, I hung my head.
Because I didn’t even have the strength to hold my head down anymore.
But at some point as I was crawling toward death, I heard a faint voice in my ear.
―If given the opportunity, what would you do?
‘I have to achieve both revenge and family revival.’
-You have a big dream.
‘Shouldn’t I be ambitious even if I’m dying?’
While having a few words of conversation with an unknown voice, my consciousness gradually sank.
-Remember the source, but do not reject reality. If you are blinded by revenge, you cannot see the truth.
‘Crazy, what are you talking about? Speak so I can understand… … .’
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Just when the last voice resonated in my head, a line was drawn in the black sky.
At the same time, a bright starlight flashed and was created.
When the great star of Riverrun was setting, a new star was born to the Landswalger family.