Chronicles of the Lazy Sovereign Novel - Chapter 438

Chapter 438: The Loafer Gains (3)

“…Was it that obvious?”

“Very? You kept glancing at the Go board.”

“…You’re quite perceptive.”

“Anyone would notice that.”

Wei Yanho scoffed. He attempted to flip over the Go board where his group had been defeated. His suspicion that Jegal Yeom would react obviously proved correct.

“Wow, I didn’t expect you to be capable of such a dirty trick. Aren’t you ashamed?”

“Ashamed?”

Jegal Yeom smiled amiably and leaned back in his chair:

“Young hero.”

“Yes?”

“A strategist must not hesitate to crawl between his enemy’s legs if it achieves his goal.”

“If you had said that in another context, I might have found it admirable.”

Right now, it just seemed pathetic.

“So are you saying that you have no interest in justice, honor, or noble causes?”

“Now you’re talking like nothing happened?”

“Ha, tricks are one thing, but that doesn’t mean dialogue lacks value. Words always have their weight.”

“Pff…”

Wei Yanho sighed and sat back down. He wasn’t an easy opponent to deal with.

‘This guy is complicated…’

People who don’t cling to appearances or try to protect anything are the most difficult to face.

“So what? Is there something wrong with that?”

“No, not at all. I think it’s excellent.”

“Ah?”

Wei Yanho, who was prepared to be scolded, raised his head in surprise:

“Justice and noble causes are necessary.”

“Then why is it good not to be interested?”

“Because one shouldn’t let it affect them.”

“Isn’t that I don’t understand what you’re saying, but that you’re contradicting yourself?”

Jegal Yeom smiled amiably:

“Everyone who has taken control of the world has done so in the name of justice and cause. But tell me, did anyone really uphold those causes? Think about Emperor Hongwu: did he fight for a cause? Didn’t Han Gaozu speak of justice and then betray his own allies?”

“Yes, that’s true.”

“The cause is just an adornment shown to the public. The true ruler seeks real benefit.”

“Look at you…”

Wei Yanho scratched his head:

“This conversation isn’t giving me much. I have no intention of becoming someone like that.”

“Someone like that?”

“A ruler… or someone who guides others. Sorry to say, but I think you’ve mistaken me for someone else. I’m just a guy killing time at home.”

“Zhu Yuanzhang was a fallen monk.”

“…….”

“And Han Gaozu was a neighborhood thug.”

“What? And now you’re going to tell me to found a country? Do you want me to rebel?”

“There’s no need to rebel. What we’re talking about is the fate of the Central Plains.”

Jegal Yeom’s eyes sharpened:

“I don’t think you have any intention of doing that.”

“No, of course not.”

“But young hero, it’s too late. This era won’t leave you alone. You better accept it.”

“No, I’m telling you.”

“Then why are you here?”

“…”

Wei Yanho fell silent.

Jegal Yeom leaned back:

“If it were really as you say, you’d be in Guangdong lying around doing nothing right now. But the reality is that you’re going from one place to another solving problems, right?”

“It’s not like I’m solving that much…”

Wei Yanho pouted:

“And I have my reasons.”

“All actions have reasons. The problem is that, in your case, those reasons won’t disappear.”

“Never?”

“Eventually, yes. But as long as this chaotic era continues, your reasons won’t stop appearing.”

“Wow… I just wanted to fix a couple of things and then disappear quietly…”

Wei Yanho’s expression turned serious.

If another person said that, he would ignore it, but Jegal Yeom is one of the smartest people in the world. Since he is comparable to the Master of Divine Abilities, it must be true.

And besides, he didn’t seem to have any benefit from making all this up.

“So, what am I supposed to do?”

“You already know.”

Wei Yanho looked at him with displeasure.

“Honestly, I don’t really understand these things. I’m just doing what I think I should do now. And when I’m done, I don’t care what happens to the world.”

“Wei Yanho…”

Jegal Yeom said amiably:

“I think there’s something you should understand.”

“What?”

“Those who achieve great works are divided into two types. Those who never gave up on the dream of achieving them…”

“Those have nothing to do with me.”

“And those who encountered a disaster and there was no one else who could solve it.”

“…”

“And usually, the latter end up being the most beaten up.”

“Wait a moment.”

Wei Yanho became serious.

“Then you came to the wrong place. Go see the leader of the Righteous Martial Alliance or the Righteous Heavenly Alliance. They are the ones who must solve this, not me. I just came to talk about money.”

“Of course, they will also do their best. But if you ask me, you are already at the center of the flow of events.”

“Me? What are you talking about?”

“Observe, and you will see for yourself.”

Jegal Yeom stood up:

“Everything you mentioned will be resolved without errors. If something has to be paid, it will be paid. And if among them there are those who, without coercion, wish to collaborate with the Jegal Family, we will give them a reasonable salary and put them to work. I only ask that you accept it.”

Wei Yanho licked his lips:

‘This guy is not easy.’

Jegal Munin was a fool, but Jegal Yeom is a demon.

“Your son is nothing like you.”

“At his age, I wasn’t even half of what he is now.”

“Come on, really?”

“Years give experience. Passion is valuable, but some things only show their true value over time. Munin will undoubtedly be a better strategist than me.”

“Aren’t you just saying that because he’s your son?”

Jegal Yeom smiled mysteriously:

“I have five sons. Only Munin is respected in the clan.”

Wei Yanho shook his head.

Even hedgehogs love their young, but this guy doesn’t seem to feel that.

“Hmmm…”

“Well, then I’ll retire.”

Wei Yanho asked in confusion:

“Are you done already?”

“Is there anything else I should do?”

“No. I thought you were done.”

“I came to see you, and I already saw you, so I’m done. We’ll see each other again.”

“Yes.”

Wei Yanho called out to Jegal Yeom:

“The next time we talk, could you use familiar speech with me? It’s quite uncomfortable for me.”

“Ha, I’ll do it like that.”

“I said ‘the next time,’ huh?”

Jegal Yeom left, leaving Wei Yanho pouting. They didn’t need to say goodbye.

Jegal Munin was waiting outside. And…

“Hmm.”

Jegal Yeom saw Uil standing behind Jegal Munin:

“Did something happen?”

“…….”

Uil lowered her head without saying anything. Although Jegal Munin had used her, Jegal Yeom was more difficult to deal with.

Although Wei Yanho doesn’t think so, Uil feels indebted to the Jegal family. Since she couldn’t pay her debt and left with Wei Yanho, she feels uncomfortable.

“Since you have a new master, abandon the name Uil.”

“Yes, leader.”

“You have an interesting master. Life changes depending on who you serve. I hope your choice is correct.”

“Thank you.”

“That’s all.”

Jegal Yeom left with Jegal Munin.

“What did you think?”

“Are you referring to Wei Yanho?”

“Yes.”

Jegal Yeom hesitated before speaking:

“In times of peace, he would be useless. At most, a loafer. He has a lot, but he doesn’t know how to take advantage of it. He will live wasting what he possesses.”

Although it is a very negative assessment, Jegal Munin understood its meaning:

“What happens in times of war?”

“In times of war…”

Jegal Yeom raised his head and looked at the sky:

“He is a variable.”

“A variable?”

Jegal Yeom’s response was somewhat ambiguous:

“That boy is like an egg that one finds on the road.”

“An egg?”

“You can’t know what’s inside until it hatches. Even though he has already shown so much, I feel that we haven’t seen it all yet. And besides, it is impossible to predict where it will move.”

“Then…”

“Yes. No one can know if a simple sparrow will come out of that egg… or a phoenix.”

Jegal Munin nodded. His impression of Wei Yanho was similar. He cannot explain it with words, but Jegal Yeom’s explanation helped him understand.

“And what should we do with him?”

“Do you trust me?”

“How could I not?”

“Then don’t separate from him.”

“Does that mean…?”

Jegal Munin hesitated. He didn’t know if it meant watching him or following him.

“No one knows what he will become. But Heaven has already set its sights on him.”

“…”

“If you only want to become the Leader of the Jegal Family and live peacefully, you can return to the family. I won’t reproach you for that decision. But if you really want to conquer the world… you will have to be able to move it according to your will. Then, there will only be two paths.”

Jegal Munin waited for Jegal Yeom’s response.

“Either you will achieve a feat that will remain in history, or you will be singled out by everyone as the biggest fool under the sky. And you? What do you choose?”

Jegal Munin was considering something before asking:

“What is the probability that I will achieve a feat?”

“Not even one in ten?”

“One in ten…?”

One possibility in a hundred.

Jegal Munin smiled without realizing it:

“That probability is enough for me to bet this life on.”

“I think so too.”

Many have the talent to conquer the world, but they disappear without a trace. In that context, one possibility in a hundred was not so small.

“But.”

Jegal Yeom looked at his son seriously. Jegal Munin swallowed saliva when he saw his serious expression.

“Father?”

“Just remember one thing.”

“Yes, I’m listening to you.”

“I’ve been reflecting and…”

“Yes?”

Jegal Yeom said with an uncomfortable expression:

“Although I have spoken in a grandiose way… if you really have to take care of that brat, you are going to have to sell even your soul and your entrails.”

“…”

“Is it really worth it? Won’t there be another way?”

“…”

In the end, Jegal Yeom could not give up his skepticism.

After all, a bad friend can ruin your life.