I Became God of War’s Youngest Disciple - Chapter 3



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Episode 3

Even though it’s where I was born, Badniker is a crazy family.

In this family, people are judged solely on ability and performance, and there are no exceptions, even if you are a direct lineage descended from the head of the family.

Plus, the closed nature is incomparable to other families… … .

To some extent, it is enough to send a collector to the head of the family’s biological child.

So what is a collector?

“G, ji, ji, collector…” … ! Growling… … .”

“Hey! “I didn’t do anything!”

The servants next to me screamed and fell into a group panic.

Some people had pale faces as if they had seen some kind of ghost, while others were foaming at the mouth and were on the verge of collapsing.

Even if you just picked up the rumors about the collector spreading in Badnicker, it’s natural to get that kind of reaction.

Badniker’s enforcer, Iron Blood Prince’s teeth, hound… … .

There are many names for a person, but the most common title is collector.

Because their mission is usually to retrieve something.

‘Recovering it almost costs your life.’

First of all, it’s obvious that if I stay still, my tendons will be cut.

How did I deal with this in the past?

– G, G, G, Collector!? The collector is here?

– Well, that can’t be possible… … ! I am a badniker! The head of the family, my father, couldn’t have done that… … !

I ran away trying to escape reality in some way, and was eventually caught by that old man and forcibly collected money.

In other words, the tendon was cut.

This is the role of those called collectors.

Another name for the Badniker family is [Martial Arts Master], but because of that, the family has a very closed nature when it comes to their secret martial arts.

If it is discovered that the family’s vision has been leaked to outsiders, the lives of not only the instigator but also those around him will be taken.

Since I was also treated in my own way by my family before receiving the blessing, I naturally have information about Badniker’s martial arts in my head.

That’s probably what the higher-ups don’t like.

The council of elders judged me as unqualified to use Badniker’s martial arts, and they probably tried to prevent me from using it anymore.

Although there were many things that were unfair to me, the council of elders probably thought it was rather lenient treatment.

‘In general, in most cases, all the tendons in the limbs are cut off or killed altogether.’

Of course, I was not given consideration because I was a blood relative, but because I was still young and my level of accomplishment was insufficient.

‘What should I do with this?’

Of course, I have no intention of just keeping my eyes open and being attacked.

If I lose the use of my right arm, my power will drop by at least 30% in the future.

In particular, in the martial arts that I learned – Gogeumjeilgong, the proportion of external work is relatively large.

‘Conversely, how can we overcome the current situation?’

iffy.

That’s the state of my body right now.

Not only does it have no strength, but it is also impossible to escape from the collector with this weak body.

Even if you run with all your might, you will catch up within three breaths.

‘Why fifteen?’

There was no panic, but considering the situation, it could not have been worse.

I sighed and looked at Keian.

Even though it was quiet for quite a long time, I am still waiting calmly.

Is this the last consideration shown as a collector?

Or do they think it’s a rat they’ve already caught?

I stopped talking with the intention of wasting time.

“Lord Kayan, it’s been a while.”

“yes. “Did you have any problems?”

Is there any problem?

It’s not like you can’t see him lying in a hospital bed with bandages wrapped around him.

“He looks fine, but does he have dementia?”

“yes?”

“… “I almost said that.”

After briefly resolving the situation, I continued speaking in a calm tone.

“You seem to be in a hurry, but did you finish your meal?”

“I ate less. “There is always news before the execution.”

“What about the mansion? I’ll attach a servant to you, so you can leisurely look around the garden… … .”

“Thank you for your consideration, Master. “I want to focus on my work now.”

The seeds aren’t even working,

First of all, I tried to buy time to come up with a solution, but even that wasn’t easy.

I didn’t have high expectations, but I guess he’s a difficult opponent to coax with words.

‘one month… … .’

No, if I had just had a week, things would have been a lot better.

But for now, I had no choice but to talk, so I kept opening my mouth.

“I see. But as you can see, my condition is not very good. It’s late, but the execution is tomorrow… … .”

“That is presumptuous, young master.”

Kane looked at me and showed the back of his hand.

At that moment, a sharp dagger popped out of my sleeve.

“Ouch!”

While the maid let out a loud scream, Keian continued speaking in a calm tone.

“This Keian, there has never been a single day where collection has been delayed.”

Of course you would.

This old man is not called the Iron Blood Collector for nothing.

Jeez.

After speaking, Keian walked towards me.

His walking pace, which was neither fast nor slow, made him look like an administrator simply carrying out official duties.

‘really?’

Are they really going to cut their tendons as soon as they return to the past like this?

As the possibility I had doubted became a reality and was approaching with great strides, my mind suddenly felt cold.

I looked up at Keian, still sitting on the bed.

“… … .”

Then this bloodless, tearless old man stopped and looked at me for the first time.

Although he didn’t reveal it, he seemed to be puzzled by my reaction, which was different from what he expected.

In that split second, I came up with a short idea and then opened my mouth.

“I am not subject to collection.”

The reaching hand stopped for a moment.

“It is the head of the household who makes the decision about collection. Denying that judgment is the same as going against the will of the head of the family.”

“Wrong. The head of the family only makes the final decision. “It is the family elders’ council that decides who is subject to collection and the degree of punishment.”

“… … .”

Then a change appeared in the old man’s countenance for the first time, but the change disappeared faster than it had appeared.

“It is as you said, but it was also the head of the family’s decision to hand over the rights to the council of elders. “In the grand scheme of things, it is no different from the matriarch’s orders.”

“Then what if you look at it in a smaller frame?”

“You seem to be especially picky. “Nothing will change even if we take time.”

“that’s right.”

“… … ?”

“It’s easier for Kyung to subdue me than blowing my nose on a tissue. You can do it anytime. So there’s no reason to be more hasty, right?”

“As I said, we have never delayed collection for a single day… … .”

“okay. day. “There’s still some time before today is over.”

Keian quietly looked at me.

It was difficult to tell whether he was wasting his age or what he was thinking.

All I could do was pray that this old man’s prudence would catch up with him.

– Luan Badniker, who seemed like an asshole at everything, is acting like he has something behind him. Maybe it’s not for nothing… … .

It’s good to just think about this.

“… … .”

The silence is longer than expected.

This silence was good for me, but it was not a situation to relax.

Basically, he is a man who strictly adheres to the rules of order, so he will soon decide that his personal thoughts are not important.

Then, before that, all you have to do is make the ripples of the agitation bigger.

“Lord Kayan, the collection of Badniker must be carried out with utmost thoroughness and accuracy. Because once you do it, you can’t go back. It is not too late to judge after listening to what I say. “From now on, I promise to comply with the punishment without warning.”

And he added something that would please the family’s conservatives.

“In the name of Badniker.”

It’s still silent and expressionless, but it works if it’s Keian, the collector I’ve seen and heard about in the family.

It has to go through.

“… … .”

Finally, the hand wrapped in the pitch-black glove was completely removed.

And the pressure I felt just now seemed to melt away.

“Please send all the servants out.”

“okay.”

I gave a quick glance, and the servants said they were right and rushed out.

Of course, there was no one who said he would protect his side.

Sreung… … .

And the dagger that was trying to cut my tendon just now disappeared through my sleeve.

Keian then took out a pocket watch from his pocket and glanced down.

“23:56.”

“… … .”

“There are about four minutes left until the day ends.”

Keian looked at me and said.

“Tell me something, master. “The basis for your claim is that you are not the subject of collection.”

For now, the worst has been avoided.

This is a situation where the tendon is cut without any way to do anything.

“If collection was delayed for no apparent reason… … .”

of course.

“We have no choice but to increase the level of punishment.”

The real persuasion starts now.

* * *

Kayan Goldan, 68 years old.

Among Badniker’s collectors, he has the longest career, but even now his final performance does not exceed three fingers.

Because he never made a single mistake during his long career, some call him the Iron-Blooded Collector.

Keian didn’t expect that either.

I never thought I would feel this way during this job.

Luan Badnicker.

Badknicker’s stain, Iron Blood Ball’s only failure, a treasured sword dealer, and an incompetent person.

There is absolutely no protection there.

A kid from a great family who carries a shame worse than death.

Keian doesn’t have any regrets for this boy.

All I feel is a very faint feeling of regret.

However, as I watched Luan Badniker’s actions after the blessing ceremony, my sadness turned into patheticness.

Of course, not receiving divine protection would be so terrible that you would want to die.

As a Keian of ordinary lineage, he couldn’t even imagine that despair.

So what.

It has already happened, and it is a reality that has hit us.

If you cannot understand and accept it, you cannot take a single step forward in reality.

But Luan Badniker stopped on the spot, took a step back and disappeared out of sight.

After that, Keian also forgot about the name Luan.

… It was like that until I received the order.

It’s a mission that isn’t particularly special.

Although the matriarch’s relative element was a bit odd, Keian had performed similar tasks several times during his long career.

Just because they are relatives or because they are young.

There won’t be any emotional fluctuations.

Badniker’s stain, which he had not seen in a long time, greeted Keian with a completely different attitude.

What is the attitude of those who usually witness a collector?

It is generally a denial of reality, and there are those who occasionally rebel.

There were some who tried to negotiate very occasionally, but the words that came out of their mouths never slowed Kayan’s hand.

It was like that until today.

“The council of elders sent a collector.”

A swollen face, a body wrapped in bandages.

Luan said in an unsightly manner.

“It means there is something you want to retrieve. In this case, it would be Badniker’s home appliance swordsmanship. Of course, it is impossible to make me forget the swordsmanship I have already learned, so the Lord would have tried to cut my tendons.”

‘That’s accurate.’

However, right after their first meeting, Keian was overwhelmed by this kid.

Now I know why.

Luan did not feel the same expression that most people showed when greeting the collector.

That is, there is no fear.

It’s a little different from losing fear. It doesn’t seem like you can’t understand the situation.

If that had been the case in the first place, we wouldn’t have been able to get Keian to sit at the negotiation table.

“Then shall we talk in principle? “Why does the Council of Elders want to retrieve my sword skills?”

“As a collector, I cannot know the criteria for the judgment of the Council of Elders.”

“Now that I see you, Kyeong, you are very sneaky. “Then shall I tell you?”

Luan suddenly imitated his voice with a solemn face.

“Badniker’s home appliances are a waste for someone who is likely to die after living a miserable life like this.”

“… … .”

“You ruined Badniker’s reputation. He took a treasured sword and sold it… Well, a lot of things have been said, but the real reason is this. “You didn’t see the vision in me.”

Even Kean doesn’t know if this is true.

No matter how long you have worked as an executive, you cannot know the private opinions of the council of elders.

but… … .

What Luan said was completely consistent with the reason Keian unconsciously came up with.

“Then I will argue like this. “This collection will definitely be detrimental to future badniks.”

“What are you saying?”

“To put it simply, the Lord is now trying to nip a giant tree in the bud.”

“That’s an arrogant statement.”

“That’s the truth.”

Tick-.

At this moment, Keian’s gaze was somehow directed towards his pocket watch.

Before I knew it, the time was 23:59.

There is less than a minute left until today ends.

In that case, it would not be too late to start collecting right away.

“I need the swordsmanship I learned from Badniker.”

“Why?”

“Because I’m going to create a new martial art based on this.”

Tick-.

Until the minute hand finally passes and the day passes.

“… … .”

Collector Kayan still didn’t move.