Chronicles of the Lazy Sovereign Novel - Chapter 229

**Chapter 229: The Holgazan is Submitted (4)**

“Listen to me well.”

“…This seems a little difficult.”

“It is supposed to be difficult, because it is a punishment.”

“But usually people are not asked to do this.”

“Are you a person? Are you a person?”

Wei Yanho realized that he had said something wrong. This was not the time to say that.

“You know why people are people? Because they understand words.”

“……I wouldn’t normally object, but my sense of justice doesn’t allow it. Even dogs and cows understand the words.”

♪ Craaaash! ♪

Watching the chair pass by his head, Wei Yanho realized that if he didn’t control his mouth, he would die.

“How can you talk in that situation?”

Wei Jeonghan squeezed his teeth when he saw Wei Yanho.

Although Wei Yanho was kneeling with a huge rock over his raised hand, he seemed as calm as if he were holding a cotton ball.

“Ugh.”

He could not restrict his inner energy. As Wei Yanho was stronger than he was, there was no way to do it.

‘I should be grateful that he is accepting the punishment.’

If this madman were to shout “To the devil!” and throw the rock to escape, there would be no way to catch him. The reason why he had been caught earlier was because Wei Yanho was afraid of the consequences, if he really wanted to escape, they would not have been able to catch him.

‘You should be happy that your child has become an expert.’

This is like carrying a bomb over…

He must be the only father in the world who sighs when his son succeeds.

“Are you repenting?”

“Yes!”

“You answer well!”

“……If I don’t answer, you will scold me anyway.”

♪ Spat! ♪

If only he’d shut up!

Wei Jeonghan sighed repeatedly.

“Father.”

Wei Sanho sneaked up.

“I have something to say.”

“Hmm?”

Wei Jeonghan nodded when Wei Sanho spoke seriously.

“A bait?”

“Yes.”

Wei Jeonghan understood the problem after listening to Wei Sanho.

“So… taking part in this tournament and winning doesn’t benefit Yeonho, does it?”

“That’s right.”

Wei Sanho continued:

“Normally, everyone wants to win, but Yeonho is different. He doesn’t want to win. In fact, it gives him laziness.”

“Hmm.”

“Because he doesn’t care what he can get by winning. He doesn’t care about fame and honor. The cash prize is just a small amount for him, as he’s already rich.”

Wei Jeonghan nodded.

Everything he said was true.

“He is too strong to participate in the competitive spirit. Even I wouldn’t want to participate in a children’s tournament.”

“Right.”

Wei Jeonghan had never thought that way. He had only complained about Wei Yanho’s lack of enthusiasm.

Thinking about it this way, there was a problem.

“He gets nothing…”

In fact, young warriors want to stand out in tournaments to prove themselves and gain fame and honor. But Wei Yanho doesn’t need that.

Why does a warrior of the same level as Sima Cheonse need to be recognized as the strongest among young people? What does he need fame for if his hobby is loitering?

Unless he gets money, but he’s already one of the richest men in Central Plains.

“…Even I would be tired.”

“That’s right.”

Wei Sanho, who knows Wei Yanho better, understood the situation.

“What should we do?”

“I think it’s a mistake for Yeonho to participate in this tournament.”

“Huh?”

“Father, nothing is obtained effortlessly.”

“Right.”

That’s what Wei Jeonghan had always told his children.

“Yeonho cannot have suddenly become strong. His training while he was away from home must have been beyond our imagination. Although he is a genius, he needs time to reach that level.”

“…right.”

“But showing that skill here is like using a knife to cut meat to cut a chicken.”

“Hmm.”

Wei Sanho said seriously:

“If you think he should use that sword here, you must give him a good bait. To catch a big fish, you need a good bait.”

“I understand.”

Wei Jeonghan sighed and said:

“Sanho.”

“Yes, Father.”

“I have no doubt that you will win this tournament even without Yeonho.”

“……that is uncertain.”

“I trust you.”

Wei Jeonghan looked at Wei Sanho seriously.

“But this tournament is not just about winning. The elders of the Righteous Martial Alliance want more.”

“Yes.”

“It’s not just for the honor or benefit of the Righteous Martial Alliance. If the Righteous Martial Alliance loses its power, the world will fall into chaos. The Righteous Martial Alliance is on my way, not the other way around. Do you understand what I mean?”

“Yes, Father.”

Wei Jeonghan patted Wei Sanho’s shoulder with pride.

“Yes. Thanks to you, I can rest assured.”

It wasn’t a lie.

If he had to face Wei Yanho alone, without Wei Sanho, it would be terrible.

‘I don’t even want to imagine it.’

Wei Jeonghan, who had accepted Wei Sanho’s opinion, turned to Wei Yanho.

“Huh?”

At that moment, they saw an unexpected guest.

“Plum Blossom Sword Saint?”

The Plum Blossom Sword Saint, whom they had seen before in the building, was kneeling in front of Wei Yanho.

“When can I see your sword?”

“When I finish my punishment.”

“When does your punishment end?”

“Grandfather, I am tired after all this. I need to rest before I can use my sword.”

“Right, right. Hmm… I want to see your sword in full shape. How long do you need?”

“I only need one day… and then I have to participate in the tournament.”

“Torneo?”

“The one that is happening now. The tournament of future leaders.”

“Huh?”

The Plum Blossom Sword Saint said with disbelief:

“Are you going to participate in the future leaders’ tournament? Are you going to kill everyone?”

“I am one of the youngest, I have the right to participate.”

“A tiger cannot fight with lambs!”

Wei Jeonghan smiled bitterly.

“I think so too, but…”

The Saint of the Sword of Plum Flower didn’t even turn his head.

It was a clear sign that he was only interested in Wei Yanho. Although it was a derogatory attitude, Wei Jeonghan did not feel offended. He did not have to be offended.

The Plum Blossom Sword Saint had the right to do so.

He is the best swordsman on Mount Hua and one of the five best swordsmen in the world. Normally, Wei Jeonghan could not speak to him so familiarly. Chung Yeon would be an easier opponent.

“But we have a situation. We need to talk to my son, okay?”

The Plum Blossom Sword Saint finally turned his head.

“Are you the one they call, the Sword of the Righteous Hero?”

“Yes, Sword Saint.”

“Hmm, your foundations are good… what? Who is that?”

The eyes of the Plum Blossom Sword Saint were wide open.

“The father is like that, but his children are dragons and tigers. Did you take ten thousand years of ginseng before you conceived them?”

“…….”

That… might not be the case, monk.

“I don’t remember that. They’re too good children for me.”

“It seems so.”

You must say it’s not like that, man!

“It doesn’t seem like it now, but in time, your children will fight for the world. Too bad. If these guys were on Mount Hua, we could have humiliated that old Sword Sage.”

The Sword Saint, who was licking his lips, asked Wei Yanho:

“Do you have a girlfriend?”

“No?”

“Do you want to see a woman? Mt. Hua’s disciples are pretty beautiful…”

“No, thank you.”

Wei Yanho shook his head firmly.

“Why?”

“It gives me laziness.”

“A man who says it gives him laziness to meet women! In my time…”

Stop it.

You’re a monk.

Wei Jeonghan looked away from the Sword Saint, who was talking about his past, and looked up at the sky.

The martial world has changed since Wei Yanho returned.

‘There is a lack of seriousness!’

“Wait a minute!”

Wei Yanho interrupted Sword Saint.

“Why? This is the interesting part.”

“Yes. I’ve heard your love story, now I need to talk to my father, could you step aside?”

“When will you fight?”

“I’ll tell you when I’m ready.”

“…Ugh.”

The Sword Saint licked his lips.

Even though I gave him the money, I couldn’t push him to fight.

“You can’t retract.”

“Don’t worry about it.”

“I will believe you for now.”

When the Sword Saint withdrew with regret, Wei Jeonghan quickly took the place of Wei Yanho.

“Have you repented?”

“Of course. I’m repenting right now.”

“Do you regret not doing it perfectly?”

“……Are you a ghost?”

The veins jumped into Wei Jeonghan’s fist.

Should I hit him no matter what?

Wei Jeonghan, with great effort, repressed his anger and began to speak.

“Yeonho.”

“Yes, Father.”

“After talking to Sanho, I understand your feelings.”

“Hey, aren’t you sick?”

“…….”

“I’m worried, I’m worried. They say it’s dangerous to do something you’ve never done before…”

Wei Yanho, with an expression of real concern, examined Wei Jeonghan.

‘That’s even more annoying. Don’t worry!’

Wei Jeonghan, who had regained his composure, continued:

“Since you get nothing, you have no motivation for the tournament.”

“I suppose so.”

“You are too lazy.”

“At least you understand.”

“So…”

Wei Jeonghan, as if he had made a great decision, said:

“If you win this tournament, I won’t scold you for three months… no, six months, even if you don’t leave your room. I promise.”

He thought there would be a dramatic reaction.

But Wei Yanho just looked at Wei Jeonghan.

‘Was it too weak?’

He thought it was enough, but he was too weak.

At that moment.

Kaboom!

The rock Wei Yanho held exploded.

“What?”

Wei Jeonghan retreated to avoid dust. When the dust settled, Wei Yanho, with a stunned expression, said slowly but firmly:

“Are you serious?”

Wei Jeonghan’s expression became gloomy.

‘I think I made a mistake…’

It was too late.