The Illegitimate Who Devours Weapons

Weapon-Eating Illegitimate Son

Episode 58

The third test that all direct descendants born in the Sungmu family must take without fail.

Safe travels.

“I knew it, but I didn’t know you would say it out loud. Was this the reason you went to Cheonwisan?”

I thought of it and Butler Choi guessed it too, so there’s no way my father didn’t notice.

I answered obediently.

“Yes, that’s right. But it was more because I wanted to improve my personal level rather than to leave Musashang early.”

My father looked at me quietly.

Just making eye contact, I felt a weight as if I was being crushed by a boulder.

“The habit of always trying to achieve multiple goals while doing one thing. It’s not a bad thing, but you have to watch the situation carefully. That habit may strangle you one day.”

It was both advice and a warning.

I bowed my head deeply.

“……I will keep that in mind.”

“Yeah, it’s safe.”

The final test that all children of the Sungmoo family must take.

To experience and grow outside the family without the help of the family and then return.

In fact, things like Musaheng were not just a test for Sungmoo-i.

Regardless of East or West, it was something that any family with an interest in martial arts would always do.

The name is simply called Bimuhang, Kiseonhaeng, etc.

’15 years old… … . How young.’

If you leave Musashang now.

Lee Tae-shin, he started out at an even younger age.

Before leaving for Musashino, Lee Tae-shin entered Cheonwi Mountain at the age of 16, the last rite of passage.

Originally, the Musaheng exam was an exam that was impossible to take if the conditions were not met, unlike other exams that had to be taken when the time came.

This is because one must prove that one will not bring disgrace to the family name by stepping out of the family.

By that standard, 15 years old is too young.

According to family rules, it had to be done before reaching adulthood, but it was common to leave around the age of 17 or 18.

‘It’s universal.’

Lee Tae-shin felt a sense of awkwardness in those words.

This is not a child who should be included within the universal framework.

I have already confirmed with my own eyes that he is far beyond the level of a cadet.

Those who inherit the blood of the Sungmoo family should always show that they can break the mold.

That was the appropriate attitude for a young warrior who would take responsibility for the next generation of the Sungmoo clan, and for one of his own bloodlines.

‘And, seeing this child’s solo performance will make other children wary as well.’

It will also be a good stimulus for some pathetic children who are getting older and settling down.

“Okay, good.”

He gave permission.

I clenched my fist so my father wouldn’t see it.

For me now, the space called family has more disadvantages than advantages.

There is much to do outside the clan, but inside the clan there are only enemies.

‘Someday, those enemies will become indifferent, but there’s no need to clash with them now.’

Even now, they themselves are not scary.

It’s just annoying that time is being wasted.

At that moment, my father opened his mouth.

“But there are two conditions.”

Two conditions.

I listened to my father’s words.

And after hearing the whole story, I couldn’t help but open my eyes wide.

* * *

The place I lived was a small house on the outskirts of the residential area within my parents’ home.

When we almost reached our residence.

There was a person waiting in front of the entrance.

The nanny was waiting, her hands frozen by the cold wind warming up with her breath.

“master!”

As soon as the nanny saw me, she rushed over and hugged me.

“Nanny, it’s been a while. I’m back.”

“You’ve worked so hard. Why are you dressed so thin? Please wear this.”

The nanny hurriedly took off the scarf and earmuffs she was wearing and put them on me.

It seemed as if he had no idea that I had mastered magic and that I would be able to enter the house as soon as I passed the yard.

The nanny’s eyes were teary.

“Why did you lose so much weight?”

“How long have you been waiting for me? Why am I so cold?”

“I didn’t wait long.”

“What do you mean you won’t be waiting long? I’m late because I had to see my father, so I’ll be waiting inside.”

“I can’t just sit still when the young master returns. I really didn’t have to wait long.”

Every word my nanny said warmed my heart.

I went into the house with my nanny.

“I’ve packed your bags. I’ve also prepared your clothes in front of the bathroom, so wash up and eat quickly.”

It was only when I was about to take a quick shower and change clothes that I noticed the training uniform I had been wearing.

Even though the outfit was made of new material, it was torn and tattered here and there.

That training suit was proof of my past.

Even though I brought several sets, this was the last training uniform I had. The rest were all tattered and worn out from the hard training.

“……Nanny, I’ll be honest. I think this is what I missed the most.”

“Haha, home cooking is the best, right?”

When I came out after washing up, the nanny had already prepared the dinner table.

I whetted my appetite looking at the countless side dishes spread across the table.

simplicity and honesty-.

I may have misheard, but it was really enough to break my thighs.

“I thought you might not have been able to eat well because you were training, so I prepared it with a lot of meat.”

“Thank you. I was expecting some braised ribs from my nanny.”

While I was in Cheonwisan, I had no shortage of things as I received weekly groceries delivered from my family.

But the problem was cooking.

Because I didn’t have enough time to cook, I only cared about nutrition and didn’t care about taste.

So the only thing I missed while I was at Cheonwisan was my nanny’s cooking.

“Eat plenty. Here, we also have this kimchi. This is from Tongyeong…….”

“Nanny, I’ll take care of the food. Don’t worry.”

Glossy white rice, ribs, and even kimchi.

When I came to my senses, I realized that I had already finished three bowls of rice.

“Whew, now I really feel like I’m home.”

Although my main home is my home, it was here with my nanny that I felt it was my real home.

“I brought you some shikhye and apples. Enjoy them.”

“Nanny… are you planning to kill me?”

“Yes? Why?”

“If you eat that much, your stomach might explode.”

“Oh, then should I take it back?”

“That’s not right.”

I spent a lot of time with my nanny, drinking shikhye with ice cubes floating on it.

After we finished drinking the shikhye, the nanny brought us tea and snacks from somewhere.

I really didn’t think I could eat any more, but before I knew it, I was putting my hand on the teacup.

“Then, Master, you will be staying with us for a while? Since you haven’t even finished your cadet training yet.”

“Oh, that’s the nanny…….”

I cautiously brought up the subject of Musashing.

“Huh?! Safe travels? Are you talking already?”

On average, the exams that start at 17 or 18 years of age are safe.

In other words, it was beyond common sense for me, who had not even graduated from the cadet academy, to set out on a journey of self-defense.

“Not right now.”

“You’re leaving again so suddenly…….”

The nanny had a gloomy expression.

I felt a little sorry for the nanny.

‘There’s a rule that you can’t have contact with anyone in the family during the training period. Plus, it’s a test that takes several years.’

If I leave the family this time, I won’t be able to return for several years.

The nanny clenched her fists and met my eyes.

Before she knew it, the gloomy look had disappeared and a strong determination appeared in the nanny’s eyes.

“Just tell me when you’ll be leaving. If there’s anything you need in particular, let me know. I’ll prepare it in advance.”

“I’m sorry, Nanny.”

“Don’t be sorry. I’m here to help you, not to make you worry. So when do you plan on leaving?”

“A month or two later. I’m not sure yet. I don’t know how late it will be.”

“Isn’t it still confirmed whether or not it will be a safe trip?

“It’s confirmed.”

“Then why…….”

“My father set a condition.”

There are two conditions in total, I answered to the nanny.

“So, I don’t think I’ll have any time to rest from now on. I have to move diligently.”

I bit into the last remaining piece of apple.

* * *

I had to be busy from the first day I returned to the family.

As soon as I met my father and finished talking with my nanny, I headed straight to the administration office.

‘I don’t know about other people, but I should say hello to my uncle. There’s something I need to hear.’

The administrative building can be easily found on the spacious grounds of Sung Moo Il Ga.

In the Sungmu family’s main house, buildings higher than three stories were rare.

This is because when constructing most buildings, they chose to build multiple buildings rather than building taller ones in the Korean style.

However, the administrative headquarters was built on higher floors to improve work efficiency.

At first, there were objections that it would damage the scenery of the main house, but after each department was brought into one place, work efficiency actually increased.

Thanks to having contacted the administration in advance, I was guided to the director’s office without any particular restrictions.

“This guy! You worked hard!”

As I entered the office, my uncle approached me with a broad smile.

“Uncle. How have you been?”

“I’m always doing well. You… Wow! You’ve grown so tall! Isn’t my nephew handsome?”

Despite saying that you were doing well, you still had quite a few dark circles under your eyes.

“Come on, sit down. Would you like something to drink? Tell me what you like.”

“I just came back from dinner with my nanny. I appreciate your consideration, but I think I’ll vomit if I put anything else in my mouth.”

“Haha! I see. Your nanny must have done it on her own. Well, tell me. How have you been at Cheonwisan?”

“I went there to train, what the heck? It was just continuous training.”

I talked more comfortably about what happened at Cheonwisan Mountain than I did with my father.

Even though the story of my training was probably not interesting, my uncle listened to every word I said.

“Hehe, did you learn the art of sailing too?”

Lee Tae-hong smiled cutely.

Not to be dismissive, but the art of sailing was truly a difficult discipline to master.

Unlike handling regular elixirs or herbs, it is several times more difficult than handling regular medicine because it is imbued with magic.

No matter how extraordinary my nephew had been, this was a completely different story.

“Yes, the mountain keeper also acknowledged that it was a good medicine.”

“The mountain keeper?”

That was a little surprising.

That goblin also knows Lee Tae-hong.

Although he often talks nonsense, if a goblin can say something like that, then it must be a really effective elixir.

“Haha, even the spirits were greedy. I wish I could have seen it at least once.”

“Actually, I prepared one because I thought your uncle might be having a hard time working overtime every day.”

“What? Haha! You’re the only one who thinks of me.”

I took the box containing the elixir out of my bosom.

‘I’ve already taken full effect, so it’s probably useless for me… … .’

Thanks to the better herbs I gathered through a deal with the mountain keeper, I was able to create a much better elixir than I had originally planned.

Thanks to that, I was able to leave behind this elixir to give to my uncle.

Lee Tae-hong accepted the box his nephew offered.

‘What’s that smell… … .’

Hwaak-.

The small pill, about the size of a newborn’s fist, gave off a fragrant scent reminiscent of a pine forest after rain.

“Try it now. The direct magical power increase effect is not that great, but after taking it, you will feel more energetic for a few weeks and the magical power function will be significantly improved.”

“Oh, yeah. I’ll give it a try.”

Lee Tae-hong took the elixir with anticipation and excitement.

‘ah.’

I felt a warm sensation rising as the elixir was absorbed.

Lee Tae-hong opened his eyes wide.

‘This is… … an object.’

It doesn’t give an instant magical boost like an elixir, but it’s not much different.

If you train your magical skills while taking this elixir, you will be able to achieve several times greater efficiency than usual.

‘I’ve always been indebted to you, so I should at least do this much.’

I looked at my uncle checking his magic meter with admiration.

I thought I should compensate, but it was also a stepping stone.

‘I need my uncle’s help if I want to use the elixir recipe later.’

My uncle slowly opened his eyes.

“That’s amazing. You made this?”

“Yes, uncle. It’s a potion I made.”

“Do you know the law of combination?”

“Yes, of course.”

“Are the ingredients difficult to obtain?”

“There are such things, but they are replaceable. The efficacy may be slightly reduced.”

“You can use this in some way later when you grow up. Magic grass… I heard that there are a lot of magic grasses being thrown away in the North these days.”

My uncle began to mutter, lost in thought.

Then, all of a sudden, I came to my senses.

“Oh, I’m sorry. But it’s such a good thing. Don’t tell anyone and keep it in your head. When you grow up, you might be able to use it in business or in some other way.”

“Yes, Uncle. I will take good care of you then.”

“Haha! Are you trying to use this uncle? This guy has grown a lot. Oh, I’m sorry for interrupting you. What happened after that?”

I continued with the rest of the story.

And when the story of Musaheng came up, it was only then that my uncle became astonished.

“How old are you now?”

“I’m fifteen.”

“Huh…… You’re safe at fifteen.”

Lee Tae-hong looked at his nephew with renewed eyes.

‘… … This is going to be a huge controversy.’

As soon as he heard that Lee Tae-shin had given permission, Lee Tae-hong thought about the repercussions that would follow.

There was a lot of talk about this trip to Cheonwisan.

But it was a fitting reward, and it was the Lord’s order and no one else’s, so no one raised a voice.

But what if it was followed immediately by Musashino?

‘It’s inevitable that the favoritism story will come up. Since there’s nothing they can do about their older brother, those uncomfortable, prejudiced gazes will be directed at Cheol.’

In reality, Lee Chul has never been favored.

Lee Tae-shin gave equal trials to his children and gave equal rewards.

And Lee Chul simply used that reward as a stepping stone to pave the way for his own future.

This time, the reward for the Musahaeng is something that Lee Cheol should pay for properly through Cheonwisan, but it will not be viewed favorably in the eyes of the privileged class of the family.

“A journey of silence is not permitted by the command of the head of the household alone. It must also be approved by the Senate.”

If Lee Tae-shin came to the forefront and gave orders, who would object? However, such a method was completely different from the way Lee Tae-shin ruled.

“Besides, you haven’t proven all your qualifications yet. There are many things you can trip up and fail at. The elders don’t like you in the first place, and you haven’t even finished your cadet training yet… Anyway, wouldn’t it be better to give up on this before it gets talked about?”

Lee Tae-hong gave some heartfelt advice, thinking of his nephew.

But the nephew just smiled strangely.

“I had anticipated what you were worried about. That’s why my father also set a condition.”

“condition?”

I told my father about the conditions he had set for me.

My uncle’s eyes widened.

“As expected of a big brother. Let’s say the first condition is okay… Is the second possible?”

“That’s why I need your help, uncle.”

“Huh? Help?”

I looked at my uncle with a smile.