Chronicles of the Lazy Sovereign Novel - Chapter 434

Chapter 434: The Idler Bullies (4)

“He is very brazen.”

Jegal Yeom could only click his tongue.

He had only been away for a few days, and the Jegal family had been completely manipulated by a young man.

“So you escaped without saying anything?”

“Leader.”

Jegal Munin lowered his head:

“If it were anything else, I wouldn’t have retreated. But I can’t face the investigation department.”

“Hmm…”

“The investigation department has a lot of power thanks to the emperor’s trust. Confronting them would cause a lot of problems.”

“Were you afraid of problems?”

“No.”

Jegal Munin said firmly:

“I wasn’t afraid of problems. The martial world is tense due to the imminent conflict with the Demon Cult. If we confront the investigation department, our relationship with the government will worsen. If that delays government assistance in the battle against the Demon Cult, the consequences will be severe. We must take responsibility.”

“Ha ha ha.”

Jegal Yeom laughed bitterly:

“Someone causes trouble, but we get the blame.”

“Leader…”

“Even if heaven helps him, it’s a coincidence. It seems like everything is happening for him.”

Jegal Munin lowered his head.

He felt guilty for causing a big problem for the Jegal family by not being able to handle Wei Yanho.

“Didn’t he just provoke you?”

“No.”

“Wei Yanho…”

Jegal Yeom stroked his beard:

“He is more impressive than I had heard. It seems like he is playing with my Jegal family.”

Jegal Yeom didn’t like that.

He could accept being surpassed by Wei Yanho’s strength. Although the Jegal family focuses on intelligence rather than strength, they are a large clan. They know that strength is the most important thing.

If Wei Yanho had tried to defeat them with force, they would have surrendered. But Wei Yanho was playing with them.

That hurt Jegal Yeom’s pride.

‘It’s not just a matter of pride.’

Strategists and warriors are different. A warrior’s strength doesn’t decrease if they are defeated, but a strategist’s does if they are outsmarted.

If this rumor spreads, the Jegal family’s reputation will fall.

They will probably be criticized more than the Tang family, who were humiliated by Tang Cheongun.

‘This is not good.’

Jegal Yeom stroked his beard:

“I heard that even the Master of Divine Abilities is having trouble controlling Wei Yanho. They say he has almost given up.”

“Because the Master of Divine Abilities can’t do it, I can’t either?”

“…That’s not it, leader.”

“Hmm.”

Seeing Jegal Yeom, Jegal U realized his mistake.

Jegal Yeom was dissatisfied that the Master of Divine Abilities was considered the best master strategist in the martial world. That position should be his.

He believes that the Master of Divine Abilities only obtained that position because he was born ten years earlier and joined the Righteous Martial Alliance.

If others thought that way, they would be considered arrogant, but Jegal Yeom had the right to think that way.

“That means Wei Yanho is difficult to handle.”

“True. Yes, true.”

Jegal Yeom nodded:

Now I understand why Wei Yanho is difficult to handle.

‘He has nothing to lose.’

That’s how the fight is.

You must attack the opponent’s weakness. But Wei Yanho has no weaknesses. He is too powerful to attack directly, and his environment is also powerful.

If you try to defeat him with power, you will be defeated, and if you try to defeat him with wealth, Wei Yanho has more wealth than the Jegal family.

“Wealth, power, strength… what should we do?”

It’s different from seeing it from the outside. If you try to defeat him, Wei Yanho is an impregnable fortress.

‘A young man has so much power.’

It’s difficult to handle his strength, how can he have so many skills?

Also…

‘Although his power is different, the fact that Munin couldn’t resist shows his intelligence.’

Jegal Yeom said:

“Munin.”

“Yes, leader.”

“As leader, I will ask the young master.”

“Tell me.”

Jegal Yeom hesitated before speaking:

“Can you convince Wei Yanho?”

Jegal Munin couldn’t answer immediately. Not because he didn’t know the answer, but because he knew the importance of the question. After hesitating for a moment, Jegal Munin asked:

“It’s impossible with my ability. But if the clan intervenes, it’s difficult to predict.”

“Even if the clan intervenes… it’s difficult…”

Jegal Yeom stroked his beard uncomfortably:

“We must admit it.”

Jegal Munin and Jegal U’s gazes turned to Jegal Yeom:

“Even if you deny it, it’s obvious that Wei Yanho will control the future. We can compete now, but in ten years, the world won’t be able to withstand even his cough.”

“…”

Jegal Munin didn’t deny that, even though he was dissatisfied. He was the one who felt Wei Yanho’s power most clearly.

His pride and anger increased.

“Calm down.”

Jegal Yeom understood Jegal Munin’s state perfectly:

“Tell me, are you a warrior or a strategist?”

“I can’t choose one.”

“Can you surpass Wei Yanho with strength?”

“It’s difficult.”

“Then can you defeat him with intelligence?”

“I trust my intelligence. But I can’t control his power with my intelligence alone.”

Jegal Yeom nodded:

“When a strategist finds someone like that, they admit that there is someone superior to them. Perhaps you have found someone you should serve your whole life.”

“Father.”

“Listen to me.”

“…Yes.”

When Jegal Munin fell silent, Jegal Yeom continued:

“What do you think is the problem with our family?”

“I don’t understand…”

“Why can’t the Jegal family be the best in the world?”

“Strength.”

Jegal Yeom clicked his tongue:

“How foolish.”

“…….”

Jegal Yeom didn’t like Jegal Munin’s answer. His eyebrows twitched:

“Can you obtain the world with strength?”

“I…”

Jegal Munin couldn’t answer with certainty. His mind said yes, but his heart said no.

What is he missing?

“We don’t lack strength. We lack influence.”

“Influence?”

“Yes. The world cannot be ruled by ability alone.”

Jegal Yeom stroked his beard and continued:

“Was Han Xin inferior to Liu Bang? Was our founder inferior to Xiao He?”

“No.”

“Then why did others become emperors? According to you, the most capable should be emperors.”

“…”

Jegal Yeom sighed:

“Those who consider themselves superior tend to have many enemies. Especially those who plan and control people tend to make enemies. Not only external, but also internal. That is our destiny. Furthermore… we lack influence. We may be superior, but we cannot be at the top. We need someone above us to rule the world.”

“We need a ruler?”

“Isn’t that the destiny of a strategist? Our founder was just a hermit before he met Xiao He. His fame spread throughout the world and was recorded in history thanks to Xiao He. Isn’t that so?”

“…Yes.”

“I admire your ambition to move the world. But you must distinguish between what is possible and what is impossible.”

“Then…”

Jegal Munin looked at Jegal Yeom with challenging eyes. His resentment hurt Jegal Yeom.

“You want me to join that young man?”

“How foolish.”

“…….”

Contempt appeared in Jegal Yeom’s eyes:

“Liu Bang used Han Xin, but Han Xin used Liu Bang to unify the world. Liu Bei used Zhuge Liang, but Zhuge Liang used Liu Bei to divide the world. Does it matter who is first?”

“No.”

“If it were me, I would have tested Wei Yanho. And if he was capable, I would have abandoned the clan to join him.”

“Leader…”

“I didn’t find that person. Also, I don’t have much time left. But you are different. If you find someone to serve, don’t hesitate.”

Jegal U also chimed in:

“That’s right, young master. Don’t limit yourself to the clan. You must seek something greater.”

Jegal Munin sighed and said:

“Father.”

“…Tell me.”

His title changed from leader to father. It wasn’t a question from the young master to the leader, but advice from a son to his father.

“To be honest, I can’t understand Wei Yanho. He has many facets. With my limited vision, it’s difficult to judge him.”

“Hmm.”

“So, with all due respect, why don’t you meet Wei Yanho personally?”

“Me?”

“Yes.”

Jegal Munin said confidently:

“Even if he isn’t the person we want, he will control the future. There’s no problem in meeting him.”

“You’re right. I was thinking of going to see him.”

“Ah…”

Jegal Yeom’s expression changed slightly:

“Anyway, we must solve the money problem.”

Jegal Munin was speechless.

Jegal Yeom muttered:

“Let’s see. Whether we should ally with him, or whether we should eliminate him, risking the fate of the clan.”