I Became the Genius Bastard of a Noble Dark Clan – 18

Chapter 18

Episode 18

“I have been watching you closely all this time, Master.”

“How was it?”

“That was amazing. Honestly, I was impressed.”

Merlin nodded coolly.

For the past month.

There was nothing that was not admirable.

It goes without saying that he has achieved great things in a short period of time, but what was especially admirable was his performance in catching Cox.

Christian has proven that he is not only a gifted player, but also has a deep heart.

“I’m glad you think so. Did you pass?”

After watching for a month, Merlin decided to decide if he would become his man.

“No, not yet.”

Merlin shook his head.

“Because you didn’t check the most important thing: power.”

Merlin’s blue eyes glowed blue in the darkness.

“I am a mine by name, so I cannot kneel before someone weaker than me.”

Merlin gained momentum.

Indeed, 4 stars.

Even though he hadn’t fully displayed his power as expected of a Mine on the verge of becoming a 5-star, Chris felt his body tense up.

It was an instinctive body reaction.

“I understand that it hasn’t even been a month since we promised.”

“Haha, that’s right.”

Merlin calmed down.

She wet her lips with her tongue as if she felt regret.

“I’m waiting for the appointed time to arrive. I’m really looking forward to it.”

Merlin recalled that day, when he had dueled with Chris.

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Chris, who had won by exploiting a momentary gap despite not being an opponent. The thrill he felt when he was caught off guard was still vivid.

What kind of appearance will they show this time?

I was excited and looking forward to it.

“If you do not fully meet my expectations, I will never kneel before you, Master.”

Chris nodded.

“Okay, but can I make one condition instead?”

“What? Are you trying to limit my power again?”

Merlin asked back with a slightly disappointed look on her face.

But Chris told a completely opposite story.

“No. I’m saying that we should do the duel that day without any restrictions.”

“!!”

“It’s not just about removing the restrictions of magic, it’s like an actual battle.”

Merlin’s eyes widened.

Just like a real battle.

The idea was to use every means available to us.

It was a welcome condition for her, who preferred the excitement of a life-threatening real-life fight to a set friendly duel, but she tilted her head in confusion.

“I have no reason to object. But if I do, it will be even more disadvantageous to you, Young Master.”

“You don’t have to worry about that. Anyway, I’ll take it that you agree.”

Merlin frowned, not knowing what Chris was thinking, but then chuckled.

It seemed like something was being decorated, but it didn’t really matter.

Anyway, the difference between her and Chris was so absolute that it couldn’t be filled with trickery.

“Do as you wish. I won’t care what you do. Instead, I’ll ask you one thing.”

Merlin smiled faintly.

It was the smile of a beast seeing its prey.

“Please do your best to make me happy.”

With those words, Merlin disappeared, leaving Chris grumbling.

“Anyway, you’re an ignorant lady.”

Chris glanced at his forearm.

My body was still covered in goosebumps, instinctively tense from Merlin’s momentum.

It was indeed an absolute difference in power.

To the point where I wonder if I can even hold out, let alone fight.

But Chris told an unexpected story.

“It’s just a small effort… You don’t like it?”

Merlin wanted Chris to do his best to please her, but Chris had other ideas.

On the contrary.

‘I’ll win.’

A ridiculous idea.

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You think you can beat a 4-star… no, a 5-star mine?

This was impossible for Chris, no matter how much of a genius he was.

Their strengths were as different as those of a rabbit and a lion.

Even with the hidden power of light, it was impossible to defeat Merlin.

‘But there is a way.’

Chris smiled and thought of a way.

‘If you don’t have the ability, you’ll just be wasted.’

Temper.

It’s about strengthening your abilities with weapons.

But this was also a strange thought.

Because there was a limit to the ability to strengthen weapons.

But that was a general case.

Chris had a way.

That’s enough for a rabbit to take down a lion.

A method that only Chris can use.

He started preparing right away.

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“Are you going to the castle?”

“Yes, father.”

Count Kazar nodded, then nodded.

“Do as you wish.”

“Don’t you want to stop?”

“Why me?”

“So… you don’t know what I’ll do when I get to the castle?”

“I trust you.”

Count Khazar answered shortly.

Last time.

He could see that his son had definitely changed.

Is that all?

My time with Chris was full of wonders.

‘Unbelievable talent.’

I don’t know how many times a day I am shocked.

How would you describe Chris’s talent?

A sponge that absorbs everything? Teach it one thing and it knows ten? It’s not that level.

It’s crazy.

Count Khazar said those words to himself countless times a day.

Because it was a series of unbelievable sights even though I was seeing them with my own two eyes.

When I watched Chris do it, I felt like I was dreaming.

‘…so awe-inspiring.’

Count Kazar was taken aback by the sudden thought.

What awe.

But it was real.

His son was truly a monster.

So you don’t like it?

No way.

‘He is my son.’

Count Kazar spoke to himself without anyone knowing.

He’s also a father.

There was no father who wouldn’t be happy that his son was so outstanding.

His son, who had been a troublemaker, now brought him great joy every day.

Of course, I didn’t show it on the outside.

Instead, Count Khazar said:

“If you need anything, just claim it in my name.”

“Really?”

“Okay, anything is fine.”

Chris looked slightly surprised, then smiled.

‘It’s a blank check for pocket money. You’ll regret it, right?’

I was already worried about how to get seed money and whether I should take one of the family treasures secretly, so this turned out well.

“Then I will go.”

“okay.”

I headed to my room with light steps to get ready to go out.

[Your Majesty… I have finished preparing…]

The banshee smiled with an innocent face, wearing a bright outerwear over a transparent body.

[Since it is my first outing with you, I dressed up nicely.]

Don’t dress up on the subject of banshee!

The problem was that it was really pretty.

It was really cute and refreshing, except it was a ghost.

“…Didn’t you say you were going together?”

[Haha… You’re worried that I might be uncomfortable. I’m excited. But… It’s my pleasure to serve you, Young Master… Don’t worry.]

Chris frowned.

‘That’s not it? By the way, when can I get a human servant?!’

As soon as I got rid of the stigma of being a scoundrel, I tried to chase away that banshee, but I heard a shocking story from Count Khazar.

– A human servant? That won’t work?

– yes?

– Didn’t that banshee, Christian, make a contract with you as master and servant?

So, this was the story before Chris took possession of this body.

It is said that it is impossible to make a high-ranking ghost, a banshee, do the work of a maid without a justification, so they made her sign a contract as master and servant.

‘There’s no way a normal human could come in as a servant with a banshee right next to him. Oh my! How can something like this happen! Why am I born with a silver spoon in my mouth, but have to be served by a ghost!’

The only good thing was that it was a limited-term contract, so it could be cancelled after the agreed-upon time had passed.

Next 5 years?

Chris didn’t intend to wait that long.

‘If your level of black magic increases, I will forcibly terminate the contract.’

In fact, I’ve gotten used to living with the banshee now, but I still can’t give up my dream of being attended to by a human servant.

[I already… prepared everything… but shouldn’t I go? I was looking forward to it.]

“The banshee said sullenly.

‘Why don’t you stop making such a cute face on a banshee topic?’

Chris looked disgusted.

Even a banshee would have feelings, and her face looked really upset, so she cleared her throat.

“It is forbidden to appear in front of the general public.”

[master?]

“You absolutely cannot emit spirit energy. Do you understand?”

[Thank you…! As expected from the master… What a sight!]

The banshee was so happy that it flew through the air excitedly.

From what I’ve heard, it sounds like you wanted to go on an outing.

‘How many years did you say you’ve been in the mansion? I’ve heard it’s a ghost that’s been around for at least a few decades.’

Certainly, it was enough to make me hungry outside.

“Anyway, I guess I should go now… Why did you come?”

Chris frowned at the unexpected visitor.

It was Terne.

“What are you going to do in the castle?”

“Hmm.”

“Aren’t you going out to do more debauchery?”

Tern started a fight.

Chris crossed his arms and thought.

‘Hey, why are you so cute?’

Chris scratched Tern’s insides briefly.

“Are you worried about me?”

“What are you worried about? Why should I worry about you, brother?”

Tern jumped up and protested.

“I’m just…!! I’m afraid that my brother will become a disgrace to the family again!! He’s pretending to be better now, but who knows when he’ll change again!”

“You are right.”

“yes?”

“I’m going gambling now.”

Tern made a dumbfounded face.

“What…what did you say?”

“gambling.”

Chris chuckled.

“I got some money from my father… Do you want to go with me?”

Of course, Count Kazar gave Chris the money without even thinking that he would go gambling, but what’s the big deal?

Christ did not go there purely for gambling purposes.

To be exact, there was something to be extorted under the pretext of gambling.

‘That’s a good thing. I needed a fool to use as bait. That naive guy would be perfect.’

Chris gently fished out Tern.

“If you’re a miner, shouldn’t you know how to drink and gamble? Legal gambling that keeps you in line is a healthy pastime that even the Demon King recommends.”

“…….”

“Oh, you’re a nerd so you can’t gamble. You’re just an ordinary person who knows nothing but training. Gambling is similar to card games. You’ve never played card games before, have you?”

“I’ve played card games… I’m better than you, brother.”

“Really? That’s great. But since gambling with real money would be too much for you, I’ll go to the casino alone.”

You play card games like kids.

Gambling is an adult game.

Tern, a thirteen-year-old boy with a strong competitive spirit, lashed out at Chris’s provocation.

“No, I will go.”

Tern took the bait.

“I have to go and check with my own eyes to make sure you’re not causing any trouble. And… while I’m at it… I’ll slap your nose. Gambling, that kind of stuff! Isn’t that just like card games?”

Chris snickered.

The emotion in Tern’s eyes was a spirit of victory.

Competitive spirit towards one’s older brother.

And… it was a look in his eyes that was much more like that of a real younger sibling, different from what he had seen before.