I Am the Madman of This Family

Episode 32. Are you my son? (2)

Basil’s eyes narrowed.

What does business card mean?

Simply put, it was proof that the user was a ‘wizard’.

“You managed to learn magic that is difficult to learn from liqueur.”

He said it calmly, but on the inside, he felt sorry for Basil.

If you have mana in your body, it is impossible to contain an aura. Mana and Aura are water and fire. It is a property that cannot coexist. In other words, even if I wanted to teach Keter how to practice Sephira’s Aura, it meant that I couldn’t learn it.

“If you don’t know how to use magic, it’s like losing half of your life. How comfortable is magic?”

Kether’s words were not empty words.

In terms of power, Aura overwhelms Mana, but magic is unmatched in terms of convenience in daily life, even if it is not for attack and defense.

For example, ‘remote communication’ is representative.

If you want to communicate with people far away, you have to go in person or use a messenger. No matter what you use, it is greatly influenced by the environment.

However, as long as the conditions are met, the magician can immediately communicate with the opponent regardless of the distance. Besides this, there are countless good examples of magic.

Basil smiled bitterly.

“As you know, our kingdom is a country where magic is prohibited by law. I won’t tell you not to write. However, you have to be careful when writing in front of others.”

“I thought the other Senate nobles were good at using magic?”

“That’s because their magic is at a hobby level. Your magic doesn’t seem like it.”

“Well, I understand first.”

“I wish you knew. And, he said he was a fixer.”

“As long as you pay the price, we will solve anything. I already got two of them yesterday.”

“You got a commission? to whom?”

“Anise is the first guest, and the second is Tarragon. Both of them were very satisfied.”

Basil was perplexed.

Did Anise and Tarragon make a request to Keter? There’s no way he made the request before he met Keter, but he said he did it after meeting Keter.

What on earth did the sons see in Keter and make the request?

The sons Basil knew were never the children to ask Keter for.

The question was answered by Keter.

“And now, I think I can get the third request from my father.”

“I have nothing to ask of you.”

“You don’t have to worry about that. I will find it for you.”

“Hmm?”

Basil quickly understood.

‘You were forced to. I promise to help.’

then it makes sense What does it mean to have received a request from Keter?

Basil corrected his sitting position and put on a pod.

“So Keter, does that mean you came to House Sephira not as my son, but as a fixer?”

Keter shrugged and pulled herself up.

“Does it really have to be two different people? The son of Sephira and the liqueur solver. Both fold.”

“Then I will ask the liqueur fixer. Do you think the Sephira family is weak enough to have to ask for help from just one person?”

The fact that Sephira was ostracized by nobles was a fact well known to nobles.

However, the common people did not know, and even if they did know, they did not pay attention, so rumors did not spread. At best, only the citizens of this region know.

Basil said this because he thought Keter was unaware of the family crisis. He said that you should know the subject, whether you dare to help a prestigious family or not.

Keter said skillfully.

“It’s not weak, but it’s true that it’s a crisis.”

It is not an interrogative sentence. Basil’s eyes widened at the confident tone.

It’s true, but the Sephira family hasn’t declined enough to show it on the outside. At most, how could she be so sure that Keter, who joined the family yesterday, knew what?

Basil opened his mouth to ask why, then closed it again.

‘It was obviously called to investigate. You’re being swept away by this child’s atmosphere before you know it.’

It wasn’t just because Keter was her son and was implicitly looking after her.

‘He is a very talented kid. On top of that, he has the ability to create a strangely comfortable atmosphere and lead conversations.’

It was Basil who realized that Keter survived the liqueur and it wasn’t just because it was strong.

Keter with her own strength and the tolerance of Accra.

The corners of Basil’s mouth went up slightly.

It was sad yet happy.

‘As expected, he’s my son.’

They survived even in the worst environment and became strong. Without anyone’s help, or even if there was help, it would also be thanks to Keter’s charm.

In the world, this is downgraded to luck, but Basil thought differently. Luck is also a quality of the strong.

Although his personality doesn’t match the nobility a little, no, there is no father who won’t be happy to see his son who has grown up wonderfully.

“Oh, chocolate.”

Keter sips the chocolate on the table before Basil has time to be moved.

Basil quickly got tired too, and followed Keter with a piece of chocolate in her mouth. Keter spoke before he even had time to taste the bittersweet taste.

“Actually, I also completed one of my father’s requests. Ultima was being seduced by nobles. So I took care of it.”

Yum, Keter took another piece of chocolate.

Basil’s eyebrows went up.

“I already know that Ultima is being seduced by nobles.”

“It is miserable. Knowing that you are an enemy but keeping it by your side.”

“That is what politics is.”

“I don’t know much about politics, but I know one thing. Politics and violence go hand in hand. and-“

Keter, holding the entire box of chocolates, dumped the rest of the chocolates into her mouth.

“Sephira’s biggest problem is that she doesn’t know how to use violence at all. But here, there is one talent.”

Keter pointed at herself with her thumb.

“I will be the madman of this family.”

It was a mind-boggling statement. Basil thought that further discussion would make no progress in the conversation.

“There are a lot of things I want to ask of you, but first of all, I will ask you not as a father, but as the head of Sephira.”

It is to some extent that it is convenient for Keter.

Why did he sell Sephirah’s bow at will and take 10% of it as a commission? And what kind of help is Sephira getting by beating Ultima? It seemed that there was no need to talk too much.

‘A single question would suffice.’

Basil got up and went to the window.

The family looks peaceful. The weather is clear, and it seems that the typhoon will not come.

But Basil knows.

that this is only a prelude.

The calm before the storm rages. You comfort yourself and deceive your family that somehow everything will work out – but eventually the storm will come. Currently, he is just delaying the coming of the storm.

Keter then appeared.

At first it was simply called out of pity by her hidden son, who would be caught in the storm, but Keter refused protection.

Children are constantly trying to do something on their own. Was that really helpful to the Sephira family?

‘I don’t know.’

Saying I don’t know was too generous to Keter. Everyone else would think that Kether was the god of calamity.

However, as I was talking directly with Keter, I felt something.

Kether does not resent Sephira. It didn’t look like he loved it, but it was clear that he was at least trying to do something for Sephira.

Basil did not ignore Keter.

Considering that he subdued Anis with martial arts, he is at least the level of a 1-star knight, and his mental strength is also excellent, considering that he subdued Amaranth.

There is only one thing that bothers me.

Whether Keter thought of him as his father, or just one of many nobles.

Basil wanted to clear up the question, so he broke the long silence and asked.

“Keter, are you my son?”

* * *

This is the second meeting with my father.

Wow, nice to see you again.

In my previous life, I had only seen one minute or so. I was only told to leave.

Although my father looked tired now, he was still a strong man. either internally or externally.

However, it is gradually worn away. It is as if a hole is pierced by repeated drops of water no matter how large a stone is.

After a few conversations, I don’t think my father hates me. Of course, that is still the case.

“Keter, are you my son?”

My father, who has caught the mood, asks me. My answer to that was actually prepared a long time ago.

“I saw what my father was doing.”

My father, who was looking out the window, turns around and stares at me. There is little change in expression, but it feels like I don’t know what he’s talking about.

I made a coin shape with my fingers.

“Give me pocket money often.”

“I know that I took 20,000 gold as a brokerage fee for the transaction with Ultima. Do I have to speak with my mouth? It is definitely the property of Sephira.”

“It was a business. My heart hurts when I have to do more thorough calculations with my family.”

“… If I give you pocket money, will you remain my son?”

“You have to give a lot of compliments.”

“compliment… Ira.”

“The most important thing is-”

Kether spreading one finger.

“You have to trust me in any situation.”

Actually, this is the most important thing.

No matter how much I have the heart to raise the Sephira family, it is meaningful only when I accept it.

My father returned to his seat, sat down, and adjusted his collar.

“There is only one thing I can do for you right now.”

I think so too.

Maybe it’s just that I can give you some pocket money.

But my father said something completely different from what I expected.

“Sephira’s finances are in jeopardy. I can’t praise you for no reason. Instead, I can trust you. so that-“

My father points his finger at the tattoo on my left arm, amaranth.

“amaranth. You must have heard about him from Vulcanus. that guy is evil It gives you strength, but demands a price worthy of it. Users will inevitably become unhappy. It was no different than me.”

The father’s gaze turns slightly. Following that line of sight, a portrait caught my eye.

It was a portrait of a beautiful woman. A picture of a simple woman wearing a wreath made of willow branches is smiling.

My father looked at the portrait and said.

“This is my wife. i killed With that amaranth in your hand.”

Basil still looks sad, as if his emotions haven’t worn off yet. Father put his hand on my shoulder.

“I still consider amaranth a dangerous weapon. However, I will trust you and entrust Amaranth to you.”

He looked into his father’s eyes without saying a word.

because I don’t understand

Faith must have a basis. Just as you need collateral to borrow money, you need collateral to trust.

“What the hell do you believe in?”

So I asked. to Basil.

Just as I always did, my father was quick to respond.

“Because we are family.”

“… … .”

I ate this one.

What I don’t understand is that it’s been a while. Trusting them because they are family, they are complacent and defenseless.

Do you think I don’t know what family is?

There are many families in liqueur.

The family life they show?

We live together, but in the end, in a moment of crisis, one side is bound to betray first.

A father sells his son to be a soldier, and a mother sells her daughter to a prostitute. Children stab their parents with knives to steal their property.

That’s the liqueur family. They are bound by blood ties, but in the end, whoever gets caught first will be eaten.

The fact that my father believes in me means that he will be willing to be eaten by me in the end.

‘How could that be?’

There is no favor without reason. If there is, it’s just a ploy to appease me emotionally.

This is what the godfather of liqueur does. If I hadn’t been seriously burned once, I might have been shaken.

anyway-

Even if it’s a lie right now, if you say you believe in me, there’s nothing wrong with me.

Basil went to his desk and brought a stack of papers. After a quick glance at a few of them, he bundled three together and held them out to me.

-＜Langnil Plains, unidentified dungeon investigation＞ Knight in charge: Wing

Mission Difficulty: C

-＜Canton Ridge Bandit Subjugation＞

Article in charge: Kanto

Mission Difficulty: C

-＜Search for non-returning vacationers＞

Article in charge: Catherine

Mission Difficulty: F

Basil nodded.

“I will not put any restrictions on your actions. But if you’re really for our family, take on the mission. It’s not unreasonable because it’s something your brothers do too.”

yes, that’s right Isn’t it easy to understand?

If you want to live in a prestigious family, pay for the meal. how easy to understand

When I glanced over, they were all missions that were neither fun nor impressive. However, there was only one mission that caught my eye.

-＜Search for non-returning vacationers＞

Article in charge: Catherine

Mission Difficulty: F

The third mission with the lowest mission difficulty among the missions.

It was a mission to find non-returning vacationers.

The content was very ordinary. A knight lost contact in a nearby village while returning from vacation, so your mission is to find him and bring him back.

It caught my attention that the knight in charge of the mission was Catherine.

‘In my previous life, Catherine died during a mission.’

And now here, there is a mission card with Katherine’s name on it. It’s clear what this means.

On the surface, it seems like a very easy mission, but there are tricks and intrigues in this mission. There is a conspiracy to kill the knight of the Sephira family.

The difficulty level of the mission is F-class, which is the lowest level, but it is actually a very dangerous mission.

Adults say we should live while avoiding dangerous things, but I don’t think so.

Dangerous things are fun.

Fun things make money.

It is true that he is interested in this mission because he is curious about the identity of those who killed Katherine, but that is not all.

I like risk. Even in liqueur, he grew up finding danger and consuming it.

Basil will want me to choose a C-class mission that is a bit more difficult. You won’t know the context, so you’ll be disappointed the moment you choose an F-class mission.

But what?

it’s not my knowledge