The Heavenly Demon Who Reigns

Has he ever been so obsessed with someone?

Throughout his past, he had never held out his hand so many times, even to a woman who was called a peerless beauty.

But to think that he was doing this to Cheon Seong now.

Although it could be the influence of his past memories, he was taking this trouble because he thought that the relationship of blood relatives had quite a lot of advantages for Cheon Myeong as well.

'It's about time he grabbed it.'

In the past, he would have brushed off his hand so coldly because he had thought that he was an incompetent brother.

But at least now, hadn't he learned that he was more capable than him?

So for Cheon Seong, there would be no reason to refuse the hand he had held out.

Since he and Cheon Seong would both be checked by the Five Great Demonic Families in the future.

'But still, if I raise him, he will be useful in many ways.'

At least, it could be one means to check the Five Great Demonic Families.

Although he was refusing to receive his teachings now, if he just established a cooperative relationship, Cheon Seong would come to him on his own.

Because a thirsty person digs a well.

If his desire to become stronger was stronger than his pride, Cheon Seong would come to him on his own.

Swish-.

As if tempting him with bait, Cheon Myeong held out his right hand further.

'Now, grab it.'

If he was not a fool, there was no reason to refuse this proposal.

It seemed that he was hesitating a little because of his pride, but he was about to grab this hand.

Good. He had enough magnanimity to understand and wait for that much.

"I..."

At that moment, Cheon Seong finally opened his mouth at the end of the silence.

"...cannot take that hand."

"Yes, it will be difficult to go back to the way we were from the beginning, but from now on, little by little... what did you say?"

"I said I cannot take your hand, hyung-nim."

"..."

My younger brother was a fool. And that too, a fool with a lot of useless stubbornness.

As if he had not expected at all that he would be rejected by Cheon Seong again, Cheon Myeong was at a loss for words for a moment.

"...Why are you refusing?"

"..."

"I'm not asking you to take me as your master. I'm just saying that we should maintain a cooperative relationship because we are brothers."

Cheon Myeong said to Cheon Seong, coming to his senses.

Although he had said so because he had thought that Cheon Seong might have misunderstood his words, looking at his reaction, it didn't seem to be the case.

"From the moment you left the main headquarters, hyung-nim, I decided to support the cult by myself from now on."

"..."

"That resolve is the same now. But if I were to take your hand here... that would be a matter of my conviction being broken."

Although Cheon Myeong could not understand at all why he was putting his conviction in such a useless thing, he could at least tell that Cheon Seong was putting a lot of meaning in it.

And Cheon Myeong knew what kind of person that kind of person was.

A personality that pushes through to the end, even if they know that their conviction is wrong.

Unless there is some kind of opportunity, that conviction will never change.

'It's good to have pride, but the direction is so...'

It was heading for a bad place.

The fact that Cheon Seong had become like that was partly because he was young, but it was also because there was no one to correct his direction.

If only he could correct his direction now, it seemed that Cheon Seong would become a quite loyal colleague to him, but the problem was that Cheon Myeong also could not think of that method.

"Although I will refuse your help, I will continue to treat you respectfully as I do now, hyung-nim."

"..."

"But still, the fact that you held out your hand first... thank you."

Saying that, Cheon Seong lightly bowed his head.

Cheon Myeong watched him silently.

'Should I give up on Cheon Seong...'

At least for now, he could no longer think of a way to win Cheon Seong's heart.

It seemed that he had never worried so much because of someone else.

As expected, it seemed that a younger brother was an existence that he could not understand at all.

"I understand."

"..."

"If you don't want to, I can't help it."

As Cheon Myeong said that, Cheon Seong raised his head. And he got up from his seat without a word and was about to go out.

"But I don't know if it's my mistake, but do you get along well with that guy, Su Yeongseong?"

Flinch-.

At Cheon Myeong's voice from behind, Cheon Seong stopped walking.

And Cheon Seong turned his head to the side where Cheon Myeong was sitting again.

"Don't worry. I didn't say anything about you to Su Yeongseong, hyung-nim."

"That's not what I mean."

"...?"

Then why on earth did he mention Su Yeongseong?

Cheon Seong had thought that Cheon Myeong had brought this up to tell him not to reveal his skills to the outside.

"The Five Great Demonic Families, those guys are enemies."

"..."

"There is no favor without a reason. The fact that he is being nice to you must have a purpose. Keep that in mind."

There is no such thing as a favor without a reason in this world.

Especially since he knew the essence of the Five Great Demonic Families well, Cheon Myeong was sure that Su Yeongseong also had something he was aiming for.

Especially since Cheon Seong, although he seemed to have no openings on the outside, was a type with many openings if one knew him. So Su Yeongseong would surely dig into that part and try to use Cheon Seong.

"I will take care of my own business."

"..."

"So put away such useless worries."

He had given him advice, but look at his tone of voice...

Although it was a moment when a special medicine was desperately needed, Cheon Myeong endured it, taking a deep breath inwardly.

"Yes, I hope you do."

"..."

Cheon Seong looked at him silently for a while. And he soon turned his head and left the room.

"Ha..."

As soon as Cheon Seong left the room, a sigh came out of Cheon Myeong's mouth.

Are guys who have entered puberty originally so arrogant?

Although he had endured it because he was his older brother and an adult, if he had been there a little longer, he might have died of a fit of anger.

"...I feel like using my finger technique."

Just wait until puberty is over.

Cheon Myeong vowed to himself that he would one day directly engrave these resentments he was feeling now on Cheon Seong's body.

* * *

Cheon Seong sat down on the floor of the training ground and was organizing his breathing.

Su Yeongseong, who was drinking water with a relaxed appearance in front of such a Cheon Seong.

As always, even if they had a duel, Su Yeongseong did not look so tired.

"..."

At that moment, Cheon Seong's gaze went to Su Yeongseong.

Unlike the other disciples, Su Yeongseong had always shown him favor.

Even today, since he had not been able to concentrate on the duel yesterday and had stopped in the middle, hadn't he come right away like this the next day?

Although Cheon Seong was grateful to such a Su Yeongseong, it was true that the words that Cheon Myeong had said to him yesterday were still bothering him.

"The Five Great Demonic Families. Those guys are enemies."

Cheon Seong also knew that fact.

That's why, in the beginning, hadn't he been wary of Su Yeongseong and had tried to keep his distance?

Of course, it was true that his wariness had disappeared a lot compared to then, but that didn't mean that he had completely opened his heart to Su Yeongseong.

'There is no favor without a reason...'

He had once asked Su Yeongseong before. Why he was so favorable to him.

Although Su Yeongseong had given an answer at that time, it had not felt that the reason was clear.

Moreover, even the advice that Cheon Myeong had given him.

Although he had thought that there was no problem until now and had just let it go... Cheon Seong had no choice but to think about Su Yeongseong once more.

'If it's as my brother said, does Su Yeongseong have something he's aiming for through me?'

But what on earth could he get through him?

The only thing he could put forward was the fact that the leader's blood was flowing in his body.

'Is he trying to get something from my father through me?'

However, no matter how much his son's life was threatened, he did not think that Cheon Jin would even blink an eye.

Wouldn't anyone in the main headquarters be well aware of that fact?

Thinking so, Cheon Seong could not predict at all what Su Yeongseong was aiming for from him.

"Young Master."

"..."

"Young Master Cheon Seong."

"...Huh?"

Cheon Seong, who answered late.

When he came to his senses, Su Yeongseong had been calling him several times.

"You should also drink, Young Master."

"What?"

"Weren't you thirsty?"

"..."

"You've been looking at me since a while ago, so I surely thought so."

Cheon Seong belatedly realized that Su Yeongseong was holding out a gourd with water to him.

It seemed that he had been staring at Su Yeongseong in a daze because he had many thoughts.

"..."

Cheon Seong silently received the gourd that Su Yeongseong had held out.

However, he did not drink the water and just held it still, and soon, as if he had made up his mind, Cheon Seong looked at Su Yeongseong and said.

"Su Yeongseong."

"Yes?"

"...You don't have to help me with my training anymore."

As Cheon Seong said that, the smile disappeared from Su Yeongseong's lips. And Su Yeongseong said with a calm voice.

"Why are you suddenly saying that?"

"..."

"Was I not helpful to you, Young Master?"

"That's not it. You were helpful enough to me."

"Then I can't understand why you suddenly don't want to receive my help anymore."

Generally, one would think so.

From Su Yeongseong's point of view, it would feel as if Cheon Seong was suddenly trying to keep his distance from him.

In fact, Cheon Seong's intention was so, and Su Yeongseong was just in a position of being notified.

Although a suitable explanation seemed necessary, Cheon Seong did not say anything to Su Yeongseong.

"...I understand."

As Cheon Seong did not say anything, Su Yeongseong muttered as if he had understood something on his own. And he said with a smile on his lips as usual.

"If you no longer need me, Young Master, I can't help it."

"..."

"It's a pity, but it seems that today will be the last time I have a duel with you like this, Young Master."

"...I'm sorry."

Cheon Seong said in a low voice.

However, Su Yeongseong did not say anything and just walked away with a smile on his face, and before he left the training ground, his eyes met Hwang Dongyeong, who was standing near the entrance, and he stopped walking.

"Thank you for everything until now."

Saying that, he lightly bowed his head to Hwang Dongyeong.

Since he would not be coming to the training ground from now on, it seemed that he was saying his last goodbye to Hwang Dongyeong.

"..."

Hwang Dongyeong just watched Su Yeongseong, who was bowing his head to him, without a word, and soon, Su Yeongseong raised his head and left the training ground.

Thump-.

The door closed.

Although his figure was no longer visible, Cheon Seong was still looking at the door where Su Yeongseong had left.

Was his choice the right one?

Cheon Seong's gaze now seemed to be contemplating that fact.

(End of Chapter)