Chronicles of the Lazy Sovereign Novel - Chapter 231

# 231 – The lazy man makes his own (1)**

“So that was the first encounter between the Sword Wise (Sage Sword) and the Martial Sovereign?”

– Exactly.

– How strange.

– What’s that?

Gwanggu Shingae, the Mendigo, scratched his nose with disinterest.

“According to historical records, it is said that the Sword Wise was very close to the Radiant Martial Sovereign. But, based on the later accounts, it seems that his relationship was not so good.

Is that what you say?

– No.

Saha, the historian, denied with his hand.

“The official story says they both had a good relationship, but, according to my interpretation, it wasn’t like that.

– Ohhh.

Gwanggu Shingae nibbled on a duck’s leg as he watched the historian with curious eyes.

♪ “What an interesting guy.” ♪

From the beginning, it was already surprising that he had sought it to know the truth. Humans tend to focus on superficial facts, without trying to see what is behind them. But this man did not content himself with hearing the truth; he reinterpreted history with his own sources.

– Well, how do you say…

It seemed that the words did not come out easily, because he scratched his head hard. Upon seeing something falling from his hair, the historian receded discreetly.

“Your interpretation is half right and half wrong.

– What do you mean?

– Well…

After ordering his thoughts, the Wanderer began to speak.

“I don’t even know exactly what the Sword Wise felt by Wei Yanho. At the time, I was just a brat, and he was someone who dominated the martial world. I wasn’t close enough to understand his true feelings.

– That makes sense.

“Externally, the Sword Wise had a decent relationship with Wei Yanho. At least, it seemed so. But there was something that didn’t fit.

– Something that didn’t fit?

– How do you explain it?

Defining the relationship between the two was not easy either for Gwanggu Shingae, as his words were constantly interrupted.

—You see, the Sword Wise was the incarnation of the Great Dao () in his time. Although there was the Sword Saint, people saw him as someone who had reached the top of the sword, while the Sword Wise was seen as someone who had reached the top of the Dao (). One was a master of the sword, the other, an immortal.

– I see.

“And that’s the strange thing. Wei Yanho was, after all, someone who smashed the Dao easily.

– Right.

With what he had heard so far, he could deduce the character of Wei Yanho. Or rather, it was obvious.

Wei Yanho was someone who was about thirty thousand years away from common sense and basic standards.

“For someone like the Sage, seeing Wei Yanho should have upset his stomach. But curiously, his relationship didn’t seem bad. It’s something to think about. But who could understand the thoughts of someone like him?

– Mm-hmm.

“Over the years, I came to a conclusion. What we see as laziness in Wei Yanho, for the Wise, was simply the natural essence of the human being. Isn’t it against Dao to try to twist and force someone lazy to live upright?

The historian couldn’t help but bowing his head confused.

– So it’s not a bit contradictory?

– What’s that?

“You said that the Wise accepted even Wei Yanho’s laziness as a natural part of him.

– That’s right.

“That is the problem. The Wise One believed that if he left the world in peace, it would flow to good. He thought that everyone would fulfill their role naturally, thus bringing the world closer to the Way.

– I’m not done…

Gwanggu Shingae smiled maliciously before continuing.

“The problem is simple. The Wise One believed that Wei Yanho was an envoy from heaven, destined to solve a great future calamity…

“But for Wei Yanho, he was like… a complete stranger? Someone who pressed him with expectations and confidence without even knowing him?

– That sounds scary.

That’s why there were problems.

Gwanggu Shingae let go of a mocking laugh.

***

For Wei Yanho, that must have been a shock.

Until then, I had never experienced anything like that unilateral trust and benevolence.

Wei Sanho had shown him absolute confidence, but his faith was very different from that of the Sword Wise.

Wei Sanho believed in Wei Yanho’s talent and was sure that he would accomplish great things, but he also understood that, for that, he should lead him on the right path.

Isn’t it obvious if you think about it?

Even you, who have only heard the story, understand it. If they left it to their fate, Wei Yanho would never get out of bed in a thousand years.

It seems that, for Wei Yanho, that was a great burden. It was someone who felt extremely uncomfortable with expectations.

Although that’s something that happened later.

Isn’t the tournament important now?

How was the tournament?

Mmm…

Actually, I don’t know how to describe it.

Did something special happen?

No, no, it’s not that…

Describing events is easy, but explaining the feeling is very difficult.

Well…

Let’s just say, in a word… it was chaos.

Listen and you’ll understand.

***

“Brother, come eat!

– I’m not going.

– You’re not even going to eat?

– What a laziness.

Wei Suryun’s cheeks swelled with indignation.

♪ “Isn’t it hot under that blanket?” ♪

That Wei Yanho was lazy was nothing new. He was someone who could loiter anywhere and at any time.

But even so, he never imagined that he would reach this end. They had come specifically for the tournament, and now he refused to move?

♪ “Why does Dad let it be like that?” ♪

The strangest thing was Wei Jeonghan’s attitude.

In any other circumstance, he would have burst out of rage to see his son waste time like this, but now he was doing nothing to stop him.

“Today is your day of battle! How are you going to fight if you don’t eat?”

– Fight?

From among the blankets there was a mocking face.

Seeing that expression, Wei Suryun could only think of one thing:

She really loved Wei Yanho.

As a brother, Wei Yanho was someone I admired, but even to her, that expression was…

♪ “How repellent.” ♪

That mocking smile, combined with an air of confidence, created the most irritating expression in the world.

– Wh-what’s that face?

– Sister.

– Yeah?

– Don’t you trust your brother?

– No.

Wei Suryun’s response was instantaneous. Wei Yanho blinked, surprised.

-… Aren’t you supposed to say yes in these cases?

– No.

Wei Suryun was categorical.

– We’re family.

“The affection and the evaluation are different things. I like you very much, but that doesn’t mean I trust you.

—…

“It’s not because we’re family that I believe you. It’s because we’re family that, despite how you are, I love you. Isn’t that true family love?

—…it moves me to tears.

Yawning, Wei Yanho went back to bed and asked:

“I do not want to eat, but wake me up in time. Today I must participate.

– Really?

– Yeah.

Wei Suryun looked at him with disbelief. *”What will this guy have eaten?”* The Wei Yanho she knew would be thinking about how to evade the tournament until the last second. And now he wanted to participate voluntarily?

Her father was acting weird, Wei Yanho was acting weird, too… something wasn’t right.

♪ “Is he up to something?” ♪

Even his own family didn’t trust him.

– How are you feeling?

– Good.

– You don’t look that way.

– I’m fine.

– It’s practically your first formal fight. Aren’t you nervous?

– Really?

Wei Sanho didn’t seem convinced.

“It’s not the same as a simple exchange of techniques. Here there are people who have been betting their lives on this. They’ll be more ruthless than you imagine. If you’re surprised, they’ll drag you. Don’t lose your cool.

– No, but…

Wei Jeonghan also intervened.

“Sanho is right. You may have skill, but you lack experience in real combat. I wish you could start with simple fights and slowly climb up, but the situation doesn’t allow it… I’m very worried.

– It’s just…

“Don’t be upset. If you display your ability calmly, victory won’t be difficult. But be careful with…

Gong Mujin, who had been listening in silence, could not help but laugh at the expression of resignation of Wei Yanho.

♪ “Poor guy.” ♪

Normally, Gong Mujin always supported Wei Jeonghan in his disputes with Wei Yanho, but this time even he felt sorry for him.

♪ “lack of combat experience?” ♪

Since when does an inexperienced rookie defeat demons like the Devil of Sword and Ghost?

♪ “That’s the family.” ♪

Family support is understandable, but it is also true that sometimes the family is the least trusted.

Gong Mujin, who had only seen the impressive side of Wei Yanho, could think *”He will know what to do”*, but for those who had seen him grow up like a lazy man, it was natural to worry.

But how do you describe this scene?

“No! You mustn’t trust yourself! You’re good at… Well, not at all, but at least in physical strength… Although otherwise you’re quite mediocre…

– Are you insulting me?

– It’s not an insult, it’s the truth…

– Thank you.

Wei Yanho shook his head.

Then he looked into the combat ring.

“Curiously, I am a little nervous now.

It’s normal to be nervous!

– Oh, please!

Wei Yanho lost patience.

“I’m not nervous about fighting, but because you’re creating worries out of nothing! It’s no big deal!

If it were someone else, I wouldn’t worry! With Sanho I don’t care! Not even with Suryun! Think about it, have you ever given anyone reason to trust you?!

“Perhaps I should lose on purpose! Let’s see if that’s the way to break that damn trust!”

– This bastard!

Wei Jeonghan, who only wanted to support his son before the match, now considered seriously beating him.

At that time, a voice resonated at the stadium.

“Righteous Martial Alliance! Wei Yanho!

– They’re calling you!

– Huh?

Wei Yanho turned his head towards the ring. “Unnoticeably, the previous match was over.”

– Hmm.

He scratched his head and began to walk lazyly toward the ring.

– I’m coming.

– Yanho, stay calm!

– Yeah, yeah…

Wei Yanho shook his head. “Seeing his father, normally sure of himself, so worried, was a sign that he was aging.

♪ “Perhaps you should ease your worries.” ♪

His father was better off getting angry than worrying, so it was time to send those concerns to the other world.

Wei Yanho looked at his opponent, who was waiting for him in the ring.