Chronicles of the Lazy Sovereign Novel - Chapter 254

Chapter 254: The Lazy One Decides (4)

“Did you eat well?”

“Yes. Wei Suryun brought me food.”

Wei Jeonghan couldn’t hide his discomfort seeing Wei Yanho’s face covered in grease.

‘This guy is going to fight his older brother today, how can he be so calm?’

Anxiety is a normal human emotion, but this guy didn’t seem to feel any. Even though he is his son, he can’t help but think he lacks courage.

“Today is an important day…”

Wei Yanho raised his hand.

“Hmm? What’s wrong?”

“I’m tired of hearing the same thing over and over. I want it to be over quickly.”

“Ugh…”

Wei Jeonghan shook his head. He had made a mistake trying to lecture Wei Yanho. Lectures only work on those who accept them.

“I don’t understand why so many people come to tell me things. Society doesn’t progress because of people who always want to get involved in everything.”

“…Who said that?”

“My master.”

What kind of person was Wei Yanho’s master?

Even though he had already heard the explanation several times, it still felt strange.

“You’re saying your master was a ghost?”

“More or less.”

“……Isn’t he a ghost?”

“To be exact…”

Wei Yanho shrugged.

“A ghost is a spirit that wanders after death, but my master said he was just a residual image in an internal energy core, so he wasn’t a ghost.”

“What’s the difference?”

“That’s what I’m saying.”

Wei Yanho said with disgust:

“I don’t know the difference, but he said it was different. He preferred to explain with fists rather than words, he said that if he hit you, you would look for the answer so your brain wouldn’t break.”

“……It’s amazing you survived.”

“I think it’s amazing too.”

Wei Jeonghan trembled.

People who know Wei Yanho will understand, but Wei Yanho rarely criticizes others.

Wei Yanho knows he’s not in a position to criticize others. Even those who are considered trash are more human than Wei Yanho.

For Wei Yanho to criticize others is like a dirty dog criticizing another dirty dog.

‘He doesn’t criticize others…’

Even though he complains a lot, he has some conscience and doesn’t criticize others. What kind of person was Wei Yanho’s master, who spoke so negatively?

He no longer trusted people.

“You don’t speak ill of me behind my back, do you?”

“……”

Why isn’t he answering?!

Why?!

Just when Wei Jeonghan was about to cry, Jangil poked his head in.

“They say to get ready.”

“Okay.”

Wei Yanho stood up.

“Then, I’m leaving.”

“Y… yes.”

Wei Jeonghan’s gaze darkened as Wei Yanho left.

‘This day has come.’

It’s the day he will have to see something he doesn’t want to see. Even though it’s just a duel, Wei Jeonghan didn’t want to see his sons fighting each other.

Wei Jeonghan looked at the door Wei Yanho had left through, and then looked at the empty sky, as if he were looking at someone.

“Hmm…”

Chung Yeon looked at the stage with an uncomfortable expression.

“Isn’t it an exciting duel?”

“Yes.”

Although he answered, Chung Yeon’s mind was elsewhere.

‘Baek Geomyeong, Wei Sanho, and Wei Yanho are the strongest candidates to win.’

For two of them to fight and one to lose was a good thing for Chung Yeon, who wanted the Righteous Martial Alliance to shine.

But why did he feel uncomfortable?

The other duels had already finished. That Mujin from Shaolin had defeated Domakso from the Righteous Heavenly Alliance and reached the semi-finals was a good thing. The good performance of the ancient clans and sects is always welcome. But Chung Yeon felt sad to see that Jang Soha had been defeated by Baek Geomyeong of Baekgeom Fortress.

‘Is the difference that great?’

Of course, Baek Geomyeong is one of the top three candidates to win, along with Wei Yanho and Wei Sanho. The fact that Jang Soha lost does not diminish his value, but the result was bad.

Jang Soha couldn’t resist Baek Geomyeong’s attack and suffered a crushing defeat.

If Jang Soha doesn’t take revenge, the name of Baekgeom Fortress will always be above that of Mount Hua.

‘I was happy that Song Hyeon had lost…’

Chung Yeon laughed when he saw Song Hyeon admit defeat without even fighting against Wei Yanho, but seeing Jang Soha’s defeat, he had to admit that Song Hyeon had been clever.

“He lost, but he fought well” is better than “he gave up without fighting,” but “he lost miserably” is worse than “he gave up.”

In the third duel, Peng Dogeuk of the Peng family lost against Cheoljohwi of the Righteous Heavenly Alliance.

In the semi-finals, there was a representative from the Righteous Heavenly Alliance, the Righteous Martial Alliance, Baekgeom Fortress, and the ancient clans and sects.

Although it seemed fair, no one thought so.

Everyone knew that the reason the others had reached the semi-finals was because they hadn’t faced the top three candidates.

The skills of the Wei brothers and Baek Geomyeong were on another level.

‘We only helped others.’

It is not known who will win, but after the tournament, the Righteous Martial Alliance, or more precisely the Wei family, and Baekgeom Fortress will resonate throughout the world.

The reputation of the Wei family will become even more powerful.

Although the Wei family is no match for Mount Hua in terms of power, the title of “the best” has a special meaning in the martial world.

Whether it’s the best warrior or the best future leader.

The best future leader is the future best warrior.

If Wei Yanho or Wei Sanho win, the Wei family will become an unprecedented family with two of the best warriors.

‘Will it be a world dominated by the Wei family and Baekgeom Fortress?’

Although a large alliance, the ancient clans, and Baekgeom Fortress had participated, the Wei family and Baekgeom Fortress, small clans, would split the victory.

Chung Yeon’s plan to use this tournament to revive Mount Hua and break free from the influence of the Righteous Martial Alliance failed.

People were no longer interested in Mount Hua. They were interested in the new hero, Wei Yanho.

That was reflected in the expressions of those present.

‘It looks like a funeral.’

Everyone was looking at the stage with gloomy expressions. Baekgeom Fortress didn’t send anyone, and Wei Jeonghan refused to attend, saying he would feel uncomfortable.

Those who could benefit from the tournament were not present, and they did not have the opportunity to make friends with the winners.

How could they not feel depressed?

Chung Yeon sighed seeing those present with gloomy expressions.

‘How did the tournament get to this point?’

The main reason was the lack of skill of their future leaders, but that didn’t explain their disappointment.

Everyone wanted to win, but there could only be one winner.

If the tournament had been normal, they wouldn’t have felt so disappointed, even if their disciples had lost.

‘…Here he comes.’

The cause of all this was approaching the stage.

“Uwaaaaaaaaaah!”

“Wei Yanho! Wei Yanho!”

Wei Yanho was surprised by the cheers and frowned, shouting:

“You scared me!”

“Ha ha ha! Are you scared by this?”

“I’m very shy! Be more careful!”

“Yes, we will.”

The crowd laughed. But Chung Yeon couldn’t laugh.

‘How can he be so unceremonious?’

Criticizing his friendly behavior with the crowd might be petty. But Chung Yeon wanted the winner to be more dignified and reliable.

That would raise the status of the tournament.

But finding dignity and decorum in Wei Yanho was like looking for water in the desert. There must be something, but it’s hard to find without a map, and even with a map, it’s hard to know if it’s the right path.

Someone with his strength could be dignified simply by shutting up, but Wei Yanho didn’t shut up, and his eyes were half-closed.

“…He’s just insensitive.”

Someone whispered next to him, which moved Chung Yeon.

Although the martial world is ruthless, it was sad that someone was respected only for their strength.

Chung Yeon even began to have thoughts improper for a warrior.

“Oh oh oh! Wei Sanho!”

“Wow! How dignified!”

The crowd shouted when they saw Wei Sanho approaching.

Wei Sanho, who was walking calmly in a white uniform and carrying a sword, looked like a hero from a story.

“My eyes are purified.”

“What a handsome man.”

“Hmm, I can’t deny it.”

The atmosphere changed.

‘They’re brothers!’

Chung Yeon couldn’t understand the situation. Wei Yanho and Wei Sanho are brothers. Brothers look alike. Even if they don’t look alike physically, they should have a similar aura.

But who would say that Wei Sanho, who seems to have come out of a painting, and Wei Yanho, who seems to have come out of a cave, are brothers?

When the two looked at each other on stage, the dissonance became more evident.

‘They look alike, but they’re so different.’

Chung Yeon shook his head.

And he saw Wei Jeonghan.

‘How lucky he is!’

His stomach hurt.

Having two such talented sons is a blessing.

“I should have gotten married.”

Chung Yeon even began to have absurd thoughts.