Chapter 56: Drop of Blood (2)
Dereck was a transmigrator.
When he awoke, he had been thrown into a world where he had no connections, and he had to fight his whole life, wandering through the slums to survive.
He formed some bonds, but few people stayed by his side for long. Life’s paths diverge in many ways, and they rarely intersect for extended periods.
If someone asked him what was most important in his life, he would answer: achievements.
Valerian was the eldest son of the Duplain family.
Born of noble blood, he carried everyone’s expectations and became someone exceptional and virtuous, fulfilling each one of them.
He enjoyed many things in a privileged environment, lacking nothing, and he loved his always-present family more than anything else.
If someone asked him what was most important in his life, he would answer without hesitation: family.
The two men had different origins, different environments, opposing values, and incompatible goals.