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Dad Is the Demonic Cult Leader – Chapter 19

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Chapter 19

“You mean…… expand our operations?”

“Are you serious, Brother?”

“So now we’re going to become proper martial artists, Brother So-cheon!?”

At the words”expand our operations,”the Dongdong brothers’ faces lit up.

“Yes. It’s time for us to expand.”

“Brother So-cheon. Did something change your mind? You wouldn’t budge when I kept nagging you to expand our operations, so why the sudden change?”

Il-dong asked, stroking his chin with a curious look.

I spoke in a serious voice, addressing Il-dong, Yi-dong, and Sam-dong.

“We can’t keep living off bounty hunting forever. Neither I nor you are learning martial arts to live such a meaningless life. It’s about time we expanded our horizons.”

“You’ve made a good decision, Brother So-cheon!”

“To be honest, four people aren’t enough to achieve anything big, haha.”

“Brother So-cheon! So, am I finally getting more brothers? I’m sick and tired of being the youngest!”

Ah……

I expected it, but it’s really frustrating because they don’t deviate from my expectations even a little.

It seemed the Dongdong brothers interpreted my words”expand our operations”as recruiting a few strong ruffians to increase our numbers.

I frowned and smacked the back of their heads hard.

Thwack, thwack, thwack━!

“Ouch!”

“Ah! Brother So-cheon, why are you hitting us again?”

“D*mn it! Are you really going to do this, Brother?”

The Dongdong brothers also yelled at me angrily, but I ignored them and explained my plan.

“Listen carefully. When I said ‘expand our operations,’ I didn’t mean some one-dimensional idea of recruiting more idiots like you to rob bigger bandits. I, or you, are living a life where we don’t have anything to be ashamed of, but since we’re living as martial artists, it wouldn’t be bad to strive for a more constructive life. You’ve become quite capable now, and I’ve recently recovered a lot of the strength I lost, so it’s the right time and I think it’s entirely possible.”

“You’ve recovered the strength you lost……?”

“When did you ever lose your strength?”

“You’re talking like some old man who suffered from Qi deviation. Seriously!”

For a moment, the Dongdong brothers interrupted the main point of the conversation and nitpicked, and I thought about hitting the back of their heads again but gave up.

I’ve beaten them up countless times so far, but they have the limitations of dogs, so I’m tired of hitting them now.

“You’ll find out about that later, so let’s move on. Anyway, now that you’ve learned how to fight, it’s a waste to just keep hunting bandits. That’s why I want to expand our operations. Expanding our operations doesn’t simply mean increasing our numbers. I’m thinking of creating a sect that will systematically crush the villains rampant in Shaanxi, seize their businesses to accumulate wealth, and contribute to regional security.”

Il-dong, Yi-dong, and Sam-dong asked with wide eyes.

“Brother! Are you saying you’re going to take over all of Chang’an?”

“To me, it sounds like you’re going to create a whole new organization.”

“Wow! Big Brother, you really think big.”

But none of the three asked a proper question.

Frustrating fools.

“It’s not about taking over all of Chang’an, and it’s not about creating a new organization. Well…… it’s true that I think big, but that’s not important, so let’s move on. Anyway, I……”

“……”

“I’m going to clean up the villains in all of Shaanxi, not just Chang’an, and I’m going to take all their vested interests. In the process, I’m going to take in any useful guys who surrender, teach them martial arts, and reform them into human beings. But the force we’re going to build must exist as a complete organization in Jianghu, on a different level from mere gangsters. That’s why we shouldn’t fight without justification, we should refrain from doing bad things, and above all, we shouldn’t harm civilians.”

“B-Brother!”

“Brother So-cheon!”

“Big Brother……”

That’s right.

This was my ambition.

I went through a lot of trouble to come up with this big picture.

But I know that this ambition is not a vague dream that cannot be achieved, but something that must be done.

“It won’t be easy. The moment we form a sect, we’ll be scrutinized by martial artists regardless of whether they’re from the righteous or evil factions. But we still have to walk this path.”

“Brother So-cheon!”

“Brother…… can we really do that?”

“You’re suited for that kind of thing, Brother…… but we’re just former ruffians.”

Yes.

Currently, Il-dong, Yi-dong, and Sam-dong must be excited, anxious, and nervous.

Frankly, I’m suggesting we create a ‘sect,’ so it must be a bolt from the blue for them.

But that’s just from their perspective. From my perspective, this is nothing special.

I am a reincarnator with a kind of destiny.

I don’t know why I died and came back to life yet, but that’s God’s domain, so there’s no answer even if I worry about it.

But my destiny.

Raising So-yun properly and resolving the injustice of my past life are within the realm of human capability, so I am ready to accept my destiny.

This is part of the process of fulfilling my destiny, and it’s just one of the many mountain peaks I have to climb.

“Il-dong, Yi-dong, Sam-dong. It’s not a big deal if you change your perspective, so don’t be scared. I’m not saying we’re going to take down a huge evil faction right away, or that we’re going to gobble up a successful prestigious righteous sect. Of course, we’ll expand our territory later, but that’s for the future, and for now, we just need to focus on what’s in front of us. Just trust me and follow me for now.”

Perhaps it was because of my solemn tone.

The Dongdong brothers gulped and suddenly shouted in a hearty voice.

“Understood, Brother So-cheon!”

“Of course, Brother. We’ll follow you.”

“We’ve been doing that so far, haven’t we? Let’s give it a try!”

As expected……

This is why I like the Dongdong brothers.

Just a moment ago, they had anxious looks in their eyes, but with just one word from me, they immediately transformed into manly men……

Tell me if there are any other simpletons like them in the world.

“Il-dong, Yi-dong, Sam-dong.”

I smiled with satisfaction and patted them on the shoulders, not holding back on encouragement.

And then,

“Our first target is the Green Gang. The organization you used to belong to. I’ll handle the negotiations, so you guys just set up a meeting with their boss.”

◈ ◈ ◈

Chirp……!

It’s a midsummer night, and I’m not sure if it’s a cicada or a cricket, but anyway, it’s a sound of some kind of insect.

Recently, the power of the Nature Meridian has increased dramatically, and I’ve built a body that’s not affected by the heat or cold, but So-yun is just an ordinary four-year-old, so she’s sweating and we’re out by the lake in front of the house, looking at the night sky as usual.

Whoosh, whoosh━.

I’m holding a large fan and constantly fanning So-yun.

This is something that even the Dongdong brothers and Ye-rin don’t know, but sometimes I fan So-yun all night while she’s asleep.

If others saw me, they’d call me a fool for my daughter, a lovesick fool, but what can I do?

I feel at ease only when I do this.

Honestly, I’d like to go to the North Sea right now and get So-yun a bed made of Ten Thousand Year Ice Crystal, but I’d have to be rich to do that, so I held back.

Well…… of course, someday I’ll be able to do that, right?

“Daddy. Doesn’t your arm hurt? You can stop fanning me.”

“So-yun. Daddy has trained in martial arts, so I have a lot of stamina. I can fan you for seven days and nights without a problem, so don’t worry.”

“Hehe. Is Daddy a martial arts master?”

“Where did you learn to say that?”

“The Writing Teacher…… and Sister Ye-rin…… and the Dongdong Uncles all say that.”

“I’m not a master yet. Of course, I’m aspiring to be one.”

“Heehee. Daddy can become a martial arts master. So-yun will give you strength.”

So-yun slightly held out her palm.

Is she saying I should hold her hand and get some positive energy or something?

So-yun’s actions were absurd and cute, so I giggled and then put my hand on her palm.

“So-yun. How are your studies going? Are they fun?”

“Yes, they’re fun. But playing with Daddy like this is more fun!”

At So-yun’s words, my heart ached for a moment.

Come to think of it, I’m a really neglectful father.

Even if So-yun is a genius or whatever, she’s only four years old, lost her mother at a young age, and almost froze to death, so she must be full of scars inside.

This little one always pretends to be cheerful so as not to show those scars, but I know better than anyone that So-yun’s heart is full of pain.

“Playing with So-yun is the most fun for Daddy too. But remember what Grandpa Yi Si-jin said?”

“Yes. He said people have to study until they die!”

“That’s right. That’s why Daddy can’t play with So-yun every day because he’s studying. Do you understand?”

“Yes. I understand, Daddy.”

“But when So-yun turns five next year, I’ll teach you martial arts. Then you can stay with Daddy.”

“Really?”

“Of course.”

“Daddy. Then I’ll become a martial arts master too!”

“Not everyone who learns martial arts becomes a master.”

“Why? Can’t So-yun do it because she’s a genius?”

“Being a martial arts master has nothing to do with being a genius. It’s just that people who are good at enduring become masters.”

“Hehe. So-yun is good at enduring.”

“Ah……”

Now that I think about it.

So-yun is the most patient person in the world, isn’t she?

A three-year-old child at the time endured the freezing cold in a harsh blizzard and survived……

I’m an idiot for not recognizing the makings of the best in the world right in front of me.

“So-yun.”

“Yes?”

“I don’t think this will do.”

“What won’t do?!”

“You should become the Sword Empress when you grow up.”

“What’s a Sword Empress?”

“The best among women who wield swords.”

“Ah! Then So-yun will become the Sword Empress.”

I said it half-jokingly, but.

For some reason, I felt that So-yun might really become the next ‘Sword Empress.’

◈ ◈ ◈

“Brother So-cheon.”

“Will it be alright?”

“My heart is still pounding, Big Brother.”

The next day at 2 PM.

As I ordered, the Dongdong brothers, who had informed the Green Gang’s boss of our intention to meet, came to my house.

After calming them down, who were overwhelmed with excitement and nervousness, I set off towards the Green Gang and said,

“But why are you so nervous, like dogs about to poop? We’re just going to deal with a single ruffian.”

“Brother, who said we’re nervous?”

“We’re just curious how you’re going to handle them.”

“That’s right, Brother So-cheon. Can you give us a hint about how you’re planning to negotiate? We need to prepare somehow, don’t we?”

At their questions, I turned my head slightly and opened my mouth.

“First, I’m going to advise the Green Gang’s boss to hand over all his assets and businesses and get out if he doesn’t want to die. I’ve come up with a gentlemanly, peaceful, and wonderful proposal. What do you guys think?”


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(🇰🇷)Dad Is the Demonic Cult Leader

🇰🇷)Dad Is the Demonic Cult Leader

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Status: Ongoing Type: Author: Released: 2021 Native Language: Korean
The commander of the Great Heavenly Demon Holy Cult’s assassination unit, the best assassin of all time, Number 7! Opening his eyes after he met his end… “Pa, papa?” Suddenly, he became a dad?! The strongest assassin commander’s difficult parenting journey begins now!

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