Bad Born Blood Chapter 257

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Ivan and I were dancing, holding hands. The only music was Ivan humming a tune.

“You dance well. It was worth learning social dancing at the Krachia Academy.”

Ivan looked up at me and said, his pupils were mysteriously colored. He had an air of majesty that made him seem inhuman.

A divine being whose innate nobility cannot be obscured by any vulgar words or desires. That was the current emperor of the empire, Ivan Kratsya.

Swish.

Ivan tightened his grip on my hand.

Ivan’s skin, touching my tactile sensors, felt no different from a human’s.

‘Ivan’s hands are warm like flesh and blood.’

There was not a single flaw to be found. It was a body so perfect that it seemed to be alien. It was as if the abstract idea of ​​beauty had been brought to life and recreated.

‘So it’s inhumane.’

A person with perfect beauty is not human, because perfection is an artificial concept.

‘Real people are full of flaws. No one is perfect.’

That is why perfection sometimes becomes synonymous with divinity.

‘Is Ivan’s brain really in front of me right now?’

Could it be that Ivan is acting inappropriately because of his obsession and madness towards me? If so, this is a golden opportunity.

‘A chance to capture the Emperor.’

If I could just catch Ivan, all my problems would be solved.

But remember, Ivan is one of the monsters.

‘You deliberately exposed my weakness.’

Am I right to exploit that loophole?

My mind and body were working separately. My body was dancing, but my mind was trying to find its way through a whirlpool of plots and schemes.

“Luka, you’re misunderstanding something. I won’t restrict your free will. If I simply wanted your body and face, I had countless ways to do it.”

Ivan let go of my hand and poked me between the eyebrows with his index finger.

Our dance is over.

“What I want is your pure spirit, your soul. This is a supreme treasure that cannot be reproduced by any technology.”

Ivan’s voice was so sweet that it made your teeth melt. It wasn’t just because he had a beautiful voice.

‘I want to give in to the offer.’

I wanted to believe those words that he truly wanted me. Those words that he wanted to respect my free will and cooperate with me, how sweet they sounded to my ears… … .

It was the promise of the head of the empire. Ivan seemed to be able to solve all the problems surrounding me.

‘however…….’

Memories of the storm flowed coldly from my mind, then spread through my blood to every part of my body. A chill ran down my spine. My body felt as if I had been struck by lightning.

I know Ivan’s real face.

Ivan is not a perfect being. He is just a human being who breaks down and gets frustrated. Behind that relaxed appearance, there must be a boy who is struggling with anxiety.

‘Don’t depend on anything, don’t rely on anything.’

Don’t expect someone to magically solve your problems.

Shortcuts in life are traps and poisonous swamps. Those who have fallen for those temptations are lying like a mountain at my feet.

‘Remember Heilas Custoria.’

Heilas didn’t take anything lightly. He decided everything after seeing it with his own eyes. My father wasn’t a small-minded person who only looked for shortcuts with a clumsy eye.

“Ivan, you are the greediest man I have ever seen. You may say no now, but eventually you will want to possess me. Such is the nature of rulers.”

Ivan smiled sadly. He grabbed the cloak hanging on the hanger, exposing his back to me.

Whirlwind.

Ivan put on his cloak and sat down on a chair, resting his chin on his hand.

“You’re right. I’m greedy. I’d definitely try to swallow you. I know it’s candy that disappears when you eat it, but I can’t resist it. I can’t resist just smelling it.”

I squinted my eyes.

‘Why does Ivan want me?’

Simple possessiveness? Or feelings for me? Could someone like Ivan still be obsessed with me for 12 years for emotional reasons alone?

‘Isn’t there some need, something that only I can provide… … .’

I thought calmly and then opened my mouth.

“If there’s anything you want from me, just let me know.”

Ivan smiled with his chin held high. His pure white teeth were lovely.

“Kinuan.”

Ivan slowly brought out the name. If I relaxed, my heart would pound.

“Are you talking about the Emperor’s assassin?”

I blurted out the question I had been harboring. Ivan laughed because it was such an obvious tactic.

“There’s nothing to worry about. I’ll explain to you about Kinuan. There are things that Ilay and the lower ranks don’t know. It’s something that only the royal family and their collateral branches know.”

Ivan tapped his knee and continued talking.

“Kinuan stole one of the royal heirlooms. It was so exquisite. Even Father probably didn’t know that he coveted it. No, if there had been no opportunity, Kinuan would never have expressed or acted on that desire throughout his life. He would have quietly ended his life as an Aquis Domini.”

“Are you talking about the legacy? The legacy of the Arcane battle you mentioned back then?”

“That’s not it. It’s something unrelated to combat, but I can’t explain it to you any further. You don’t belong to me. Moreover, you, Luca, are responsible for Kinuan’s theft.”

“My actions as a stormtrooper… … gave Kinuan a chance. I don’t think it’s my fault though.”

“If it were just Kinuan, the chaos he created alone wouldn’t have caused chaos in the empire. But with the addition of a foreign substance like you, even the emperor had to face an unexpected situation. Kinuan didn’t miss that moment. Decades of loyalty existed for the sake of a betrayal that may or may not come. That’s truly Kinuan.”

I was the kind of person Kinuan wanted.

Although Aki’s Victory had a high aptitude… … he had a rebellious spirit that would not yield to great power and would not conform to the system. At that time, I was like a runaway locomotive.

The crucial difference between Kinuan and me is that he doesn’t go wild like me. He just stands by and watches and takes only the sure profits.

The chemical reaction between me and Kinuan, who have similar yet different properties, coincided with the bursting of the Empire’s long-standing strife, creating great chaos.

“I will recover the inheritance that Kinuan stole.”

“If you succeed in this mission, you will owe nothing to the Empire. You will be free to live as you wish. I will release you from all responsibilities.”

I don’t trust Ivan’s promises. He’s the kind of person who would change his words as soon as he got what he wanted.

I tried to change the subject and change the flow.

“An organization called ‘Sword of the Empire’ approached me.”

I spoke like Archie Domini. I reported on the forces and people who could become enemies of the Empire.

“I know their movements very well. I was wondering when you would report. I knew they would approach you. You would know what to do without orders. That’s because you are Archie’s Dominion.”

Kinuan and Nemesis came to mind.

I must contact the Empire’s Sword, uncover their organization, and report the situation to Ivan.

The Sword of the Empire could never have imagined that the symbol they desired, Lucius Custoria, would be a trap.

“And the Federation’s combat weapon MAU… … .”

“That’s fine. You don’t need to hear from us. We already know. We’re also developing weapons to counter it. It’s ridiculous to think that we can beat the Empire in a firefight.”

Ivan said as if MAU wasn’t even a threat. I don’t know if he meant it or not.

“All right.”

“Luka, we are headed for war. It will be soon. In times like these, it may actually be a blessing that there is an Archie Domini outside the Empire. This is what they call a blessing in disguise.”

Ivan smiled brightly. His body shifted and turned back into that of a boy.

match!

Ivan clapped his hands. The cheerful sound resonated under the crimson lights.

“Okay, this is the end of our dreamlike rendezvous. It’s time to return to reality.”

Ivan extended his finger and pointed at the door. I grabbed the doorknob and turned around.

I had to make a decision.

‘This is gambling.’

If I fail, Ivan’s opinion of me will plummet to the bottom.

“Ivan.”

“Why? Are you going to kiss the back of my hand as a goodbye?”

Ivan opened his eyes half-heartedly and held out his hand. I stared at his face without looking at his hand.

“You… … faced me with your brain, risking your life. Why?”

Ivan’s body is not remote-controlled. I have cleared away all the fog of doubt. I must trust my intuition.

Swish.

Ivan tilted his head to the side. His purple hair flowed gently along the direction of his head. It was like flowing water rather than hair.

“Because it was something I needed to do. Knowing that, why don’t you hold on to me?”

“Because I realized that I need you just as much as you need me.”

After finishing speaking, I opened the door and went out. Ivan’s laughter resonated behind me.

Thud, thud.

I walked down the hallway. The rooms on either side smelled of blood. There was no sign of life inside the rooms.

‘Death and blood.’

There was blood on the floor. Blood sloshed from the soles of his shoes.

At the end of the hallway, at the entrance, there was a man with a piercing who was in charge of guiding us.

The only peculiarity was that only the ‘head’ remained.

The ‘Emperor’s Shadow’, clad in a pitch-black hood and cloak, stood with the pierced man’s head impaled on a spear.

Sssssss.

A shadow with a face like a battle helmet stared at me.

-Your Majesty, Your Majesty’s goodness, is a gift.

The shadow spoke and pointed to a long metal box.

Squeak.

I opened the metal box on the table. I saw an object that was both unfamiliar and familiar.

‘Crucifixion… … .’

A single-edged sword of almost the same specifications as the Crucis I had used was contained in the box.

Boohoo!

I grabbed it and swung it around, and it was a high-pressure, heavy weapon. The craftsman who made Crucis must have made this. I could tell when I touched it.

‘Crucifixion.’

There were additional letters attached behind the name engraved on the blade.

‘And Ruina.’

This was also a new shock pistol made by the same craftsman. Although it was handmade in the workshop, it was slightly different, but its performance and specifications were identical, like twins.

‘Ruina Probatio.’

Ruina’s name has also become longer, just like Crucis’s.

Next to Ruina, there was also a can of sparkling, shimmering bombs.

KING, CLACK.

I took the Crucis and put it in the provided scabbard. Even though it was my first time holding the sword, it fit my hand very well.

Bam.

I took Ruina with me and walked to the door, hitting the shadow with my shoulder. The shadow didn’t stop me, and its gaze followed me.

“Tell His Majesty that the gift was well received. It is my sincere heart, without any hint of flattery.”

After saying those words, I went out.

Phew.

The chaotic air of Border City seeped into my nose, as if I had entered a completely different world.

Thud, thud.

I continued walking without looking back. My gait was slightly unsteady due to the high-pressure heavy weapon I had been carrying for a long time. However, I soon regained my balance as if nothing had happened.

Kwa- Ang!

I heard an explosion. I wasn’t surprised, and I didn’t even look back.

The building where Ivan and I were would be completely engulfed in flames. Any traces of our secret meeting would be completely obliterated by the flames.