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Dad Is the Demonic Cult Leader – Chapter 82

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Chapter 82

“You have to participate.”

“It’s not something you need to worry about……”

“If the Sect Leader participates in the Martial Heroes Tournament and wins…… wouldn’t it be like a tiger gaining wings for the Dawn Heaven Sect?”

First of all……

That was the reaction of Il-dong, Yi-dong, and Sam-dong,

“Brother. Why are you even contemplating this? This is like a meal prepared just for you! If it were just an event for the Righteous Path, it would be one thing, but this time, the Black Path is participating as well. There’s no need to be cautious or feel constrained. You just have to participate and get good results to gain fame.”

Yeon-u strongly urged me as if it were his own matter……

“Hmm……”

But I wasn’t really interested.

“I want to participate too, but…… these kinds of Jianghu tournaments have long preparation periods, and since there will be many participants, the event will obviously be lengthy. That means I won’t see So-yun’s face for at least a few months. That’s really……”

The reason I was negative about the Martial Heroes Tournament was because of So-yun.

Then,

“Sect Leader! I’m here for So-yun, and so are Yi-dong, Sam-dong, the Writing Teacher, Ye-rin, and even Elder Dongbyeok. What’s there to worry about? Besides, these days, So-yun is busy learning martial arts and studying, she doesn’t have time to spend with you anyway. After her training, she doesn’t even think about leaving the library all day. I think So-yun will be fine even if you go.”

Il-dong tried to reassure me with a logical speech.

But I shook my head and said,

“You’re saying that because you don’t know. So-yun likes me so much. Tell me if there’s a kid in the world who likes their dad as much as So-yun does.”

But……

“……”

“……”

“……”

“……”

Why are they reacting like this to my words?

The atmosphere suddenly turned cold.

“What’s with that reaction?”

“……”

“……”

“……”

“……”

“You don’t believe me?”

“……”

“……”

“……”

“……”

I was……

Angry.

“I’m going to do physical training. Everyone gather at the (Large) training ground.”

“Ah! No, Sect Leader.”

“What do you mean we don’t believe you?”

“I’m the one who trusts the Sect Leader the most in the world.”

“Brother! It’s not that we don’t believe you. I know better than anyone how much So-yun likes you.”

These guys……

The speed of their attitude change is an art, an art.

“Right. If you know that well, why are you talking nonsense? If I say I’m going to be away from home for a few months, So-yun would be like, ‘Okay, have a good trip.’ Anyway, being away from home for a long time is impossible for a father.”

Honestly……

Even I thought it was a shame to miss this Martial Heroes Tournament.

The Dawn Heaven Sect has grown remarkably in the past six months.

What if I make a name for myself in this tournament?

As Sam-dong said, it would literally be like a tiger gaining wings for the Dawn Heaven Sect.

But the most important thing in my life after reincarnation is So-yun, first and foremost.

I wouldn’t even consider doing anything that So-yun dislikes, and even if it were a critical issue that would determine the direction of the entire Dawn Heaven Sect, it couldn’t take precedence over So-yun for me.

So, I was going to give up on this Martial Heroes Tournament.

But……

“You have to participate.”

Suddenly, Master Dongbyeok opened the door to the Sect Leader’s room and entered.

“Elder……”

“Sect Leader. Don’t you remember what you said?”

“What do you mean?”

“When you asked me to become the Medical Hall Master of the Dawn Heaven Sect. You clearly declared that you would raise the Dawn Heaven Sect magnificently. You said that was the way to protect So-yun most safely in Jianghu, and also the way to raise her happily.”

“Did I…… say that?”

Actually, I asked even though I knew.

Then,

“Ugh…… Anyway, you’re a foolish man. Of course…… I understand how a father feels about not wanting to be separated from his daughter, but…… is So-yun an ordinary child? She has a more mature side than even seven or eight-year-old children, beyond her peers. So, she’ll understand her busy father more than enough.”

“Still…… a child is a child. So-yun won’t be able to endure a long time without me yet.”

“Huh…… Sect Leader. Be honest. Actually, aren’t you more worried about yourself than So-yun?”

“Huh?”

“Aren’t you saying that because you don’t have the confidence to spend a few months away from your daughter?”

“That’s……”

Suddenly……

I couldn’t continue my answer.

Thinking about it carefully……

It occurred to me that Master Dongbyeok might be right.

Maybe……

I was worried about myself having to be away from So-yun for a long time, rather than worrying about So-yun.

“……”

Because of that, I had nothing to say.

Then Master Dongbyeok spoke again.

“Sect Leader. This is an opportunity. Of course, I fully understand your feelings, but you’re not only So-yun’s father, but also the Sect Leader of a sect. Besides, it’s not like something will happen to So-yun just because you’re away for a few months. Leave So-yun to me. I’ll teach and protect her with even more passion and dedication than usual.”

At this point, I ran out of excuses to get out of it.

Surely, this Martial Heroes Tournament would be a stepping stone for the Dawn Heaven Sect’s leap forward……

And since I know better than anyone how much Master Dongbyeok cherishes So-yun, it would be selfish of me to keep using So-yun as an excuse to get out of it.

“……”

At that moment.

Yeon-u shouted at me, who was hesitating.

“Brother! How about asking So-yun?”

“What?”

“You’re thinking positively about participating in the tournament, right? Then, let’s ask So-yun for permission. Honestly, I can’t just urge you to participate considering young So-yun, so why don’t you ask her? If So-yun doesn’t want to be away from her dad for a long time, I won’t urge you either.”

Il-dong, Yi-dong, and Sam-dong agreed with Yeon-u’s words, and Master Dongbyeok also nodded and stroked his beard.

“Alright. Let’s leave it up to So-yun’s decision.”

◈ ◈ ◈

“It’s okay, you know━?”

“……”

“Daddy! So-yun is okay. If it’s something Daddy needs to do, it’s okay to be apart for a while.”

“……”

“I have…… uncles, Ye-rin unni, the Writing Teacher, and Grandpa. So, Daddy, don’t worry about me and go. Hehe━.”

Ha……

It’s this easy?

No, aside from everything……

So-yun, aren’t you still five years old?

Does it make sense that you’re letting your dad go so easily?

“So-yun. Think carefully. A few months is not a short time. Do you even know how many days are in a month?”

I was so dumbfounded that I wondered if So-yun didn’t know what a few months meant.

But my expectations were shattered.

“Since a month is 30 days, even if we roughly assume three or four months, it’s 120 days, right?”

“???”

“Hehe━. Daddy. So-yun is really okay. I’ll diligently take the So-yun Elixir that Grandpa made, train in Yukhapjeonseong and Samjaegeom, and study harder. So, don’t worry about me and go, okay?”

I lost.

I……

Lost to my five-year-old daughter.

“Hahaha! As expected, our So-yun is mature.”

“Of course, of course. Show me another kid in the whole world who is as kind and smart as So-yun.”

“Sect Leader. I envy you? Having a genius daughter like So-yun?! Heh heh heh.”

Suddenly, Il-dong, Yi-dong, and Sam-dong, without any sense of the situation, chimed in and rambled on.

Do these guys know how I feel?

Do they understand this empty and desolate feeling of mine?

I wanted to flick them on the head with the Praying Mantis Chestnut right away, but I refrained from violence in front of So-yun.

But to make matters worse, Yeon-u also joined in,

“Hahaha. Brother. See? What kind of child is our So-yun? Would she throw a tantrum? You always say So-yun is the greatest genius in Jungwon until your mouth wears out. You can’t judge the greatest genius in Jungwon like an ordinary child, can you, Brother?”

“Not the greatest in Jungwon, but the greatest of all time.”

“Ah, yes, yes. The greatest of all time!”

At that moment.

Master Dongbyeok chimed in, of all people,

“Kekeke! So-yun. Our greatest genius of all time, So-yun. If I do that, can your father go? I’ll hold your hand and take you for a walk on Chang’an Bridge every day instead of your father, and I’ll take good care of you in many ways.”

“Yes! Grandpa. Okay!!”

So-yun became even more delighted openly.

‘They say life is full of ups and downs……’

Someone said that.

That children exist to teach you that things don’t always go your way in the world.

I’m someone who excels in everything, whether it’s martial arts or work, but I’m a pathetic fool who can’t even predict his own child’s heart.

“Sigh…… Then let’s go.”

So, in the end, I decided to participate in the Martial Heroes Tournament.

“Really, Sect Leader?”

“If the Sect Leader goes, winning is a foregone conclusion.”

“Sect Leader! Then this journey is like the Dawn Heaven Sect’s first foray into Jianghu?”

The Dongdong brothers cheered at my decision.

Why are they so happy when they’re not even the ones participating?

“Brother! That’s great. I’ll also participate and assist you.”

At the right time, Yeon-u also expressed his delight and vowed to participate in the Martial Heroes Tournament as well.

But……

“You? You’re going to participate directly?”

“Seok Young Master is?”

“Not just watching…… but competing as a player?”

“Hey! It’s obvious that famous promising young martial artists like the Nine Phoenixes of the Righteous Path will participate in this kind of tournament. Seok Young Master is?”

I and the Dongdong brothers asked with suspicion,

“Hmm…… Seok Young Master. Are you saying you’ll participate too? In this grand tournament where both the Righteous and Black Paths are participating?”

Even Master Dongbyeok asked Yeon-u in disbelief.

Then, Yeon-u’s face turned as red as a beet.

“No, are these people looking down on me right now?! I’m Seok Yeon-u of the Seokga Estate, Seok Yeon-u! I may not be able to be on the list of winning candidates like Brother, but…… I can hold my own to some extent!”

Yeon-u’s voice grew as powerful as if he was performing Yukhapjeonseong.

It seemed to mean that he was angry, frustrated, and annoyed.

“Pfft!”

“Hehe…… Seok Young Master. Life isn’t easy, is it?”

“Seriously……”

Il-dong, Yi-dong, and Sam-dong openly criticized Yeon-u, and I,

“Yeon-u. If you get beaten up by some nobody you’ve never heard of or seen from the first round…… don’t pretend to know me.”

I completely drove a wedge into Yeon-u.

“Sigh……! Don’t live your lives like that!!”

Yeon-u seems to be…… sulking.

That guy sulks for a long time.

Anyway, it’s not my fault, so I won’t worry about it.

◈ ◈ ◈

“Daddy.”

“Yeah?”

“Are you sulking?”

“What?”

“Are you sulking because So-yun didn’t stop you?”

Late at night……

Who would understand the feelings of a father in his thirties being asked if he’s sulking by his five-year-old daughter?

“So-yun. Daddy has never sulked.”

“Come on━ Daddy.”

“Tell me.”

“Actually…… I don’t like being away from Daddy either. Especially being away for months is really……”

“Then why did you tell me to go?”

“It’s just…… the books say that people can’t live only doing what they want to do. I want to keep playing with Daddy, but…… Daddy has his work, and I have to study, right?”

“If you were just moderately genius, I could respond, but you’re so genius that it’s scary sometimes.”

“Hehe━ Am I really a genius?”

“The greatest of all time.”

“Daddy!”

“Yeah?”

“Goodbye.”

Suddenly, So-yun bowed to me.

She’s always been a well-mannered and kind child, but……

It was the first time she bowed like that, so I was stunned.

Then soon,

“Daughter……”

“Yeah?”

“I’ll be back.”

I also greeted So-yun in a calm voice.

‘……’

Today, the……

Moon is bright.

Sigh……


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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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