Bloodline is Everything - Chapter 51

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【Bloodline is a Thug Chapter 51】

Chapter 51: A Gift from Blaga (1)

After returning to the Hukcheon Estate, Kwon Han-ul spent weeks bedridden.
The aftermath of using his power multiple times in succession still hadn’t fully subsided.
‘Great power comes with a great price, they say.’
It was something he’d heard in a hero movie long ago. He never imagined he’d actually experience it himself.
‘Though I never expected to pay that price with my own body.’
Days later, once his body had recovered, he began researching the Instant Light Step.
Normally, Memory Pages couldn’t be used without meeting their conditions. Fortunately, his Genius Blood solved this problem.
【’Genius Blood’ interprets the Memory Page.】
【You acquire the skill ‘Instant Light Step’.】
【However, since the required conditions have not been met, usage is impossible.】
The Memory Page shattered, and I successfully acquired the Instant Light Step.
But acquiring it wasn’t the end. Now I had to interpret it and apply it to myself.
Just imagining it made my head spin—this was going to be grueling work.
“Kwon Han-ul, I’m coming in.”
Joo Ha-yeon entered with a knock, carrying a basketball-sized box in her arms.
“This is the White Earth that Kwon Ji-seok sent.”
Exactly one week after returning to the Hukcheon Estate, Kwon Ji-seok kept his promise.
“Now all that’s left is obtaining the Golden Apple.”
“It won’t be easy. You’ll need to put in tremendous effort.”
“With an S-rank stat right in front of me, that’s a small price to pay.”
Kwon Han-ul grinned and opened the box. True to its name, it was filled with pristine, fine white earth.
“Hmm?”
Oddly, a single piece of paper lay atop the White Earth.
-Use it well.
It was uncharacteristic of Kwon Ji-seok. When he suddenly did something out of habit, there was always a reason.
Now that I had the White Earth, only one problem remained.
“Is Master Park Tae-sik still busy?”
“Unfortunately, it seems he is.”
I’d wanted to have Arulong Tail repaired for the next battle, but its creator, Master Park Tae-sik, kept sending word that he was occupied.
It wasn’t hard to understand. He was already a renowned master, and many people from both inside and outside the family sought him out.
“There’s nothing to do but wait.”
After waiting for a month, I finally managed to secure an appointment.
And when I arrived at Park Tae-sik’s Workshop.
“Why can’t you accept my order?”
“I’m not so idle that I’d craft anything for a pup like you.”
“Master Park, mind your words. My patience has its limits.”
“Kid. Your extortion skills are as pathetic as your abilities.”
Kwon Han-ul watched Park Tae-sik bickering with the pureblooded member.

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“Let me hear your grievance. What’s the problem?”
“You don’t meet the standard. Go drink more of your mother’s milk and come back.”
“…I told you to watch your tongue.”
The pureblooded man’s face flushed red and purple. He was still maintaining civility, but it seemed he might explode at any moment.
“Watch my tongue? Stop spouting nonsense and get out. You’re not even worth my time.”
The problem was that Sergeant Park Tae-sik wasn’t the type to hold his tongue.
Craftsmen were known to be eccentric, but Park Tae-sik’s temperament was exceptionally severe.
With each provocation, the pureblooded man’s expression grew increasingly menacing.
Kwon Han-ul turned to Joo Ha-yeon with a question.
“Who is that person?”
“That would be Kwon Ma-ru. He’s been active in Southeast Asia.”
“Is he significant?”
“Quite significant. He’s being evaluated as a crucial asset for the future of Heukcheon. He’s already quite famous throughout Southeast Asia.”
For someone in such a position to be treated so dismissively, it was understandable that he’d be angry.
Yet I couldn’t simply leave it be. If Master Park Tae-sik happened to lose his temper, it would be troublesome.
“Ahem.”
At the sound of Kwon Han-ul’s deliberate cough, both men turned their heads.
Upon seeing Kwon Han-ul, Master Park Tae-sik’s face brightened.
“Oh, you’re here? Come in quickly. You, get lost.”
Park Tae-sik waved his hand as if shooing away an insect. Kwon Ma-ru stared at Kwon Han-ul intently.
“Who are you to butt in?”
“I have an appointment with this person today.”
“I came first. Come back later.”
Kwon Han-ul pondered how to resolve this peacefully.
Then, one of Kwon Ma-ru’s companions whispered something.
“Boss, that man is Kwon Han-ul.”
“…What? That bastard is the traitor’s son?”
Kwon Ma-ru’s eyes widened. Meanwhile, Kwon Han-ul sighed inwardly.
Hearing him called the traitor’s son, it was obvious another commotion was about to unfold.
“You bastard…”
As expected, Kwon Ma-ru’s expression gradually turned menacing.
Kwon Han-ul was already prepared. If he came at me, I had no intention of backing down.
But then, something unexpected came from Kwon Ma-ru’s mouth.
“If you have an appointment with them, then there’s nothing to be done about it.”
“…?”
For a moment, Kwon Han-ul was taken aback. Why was he backing down so readily?
“I’ll take my leave for today. Please tell the Master Craftsman I’ll visit again another time.”
Kwon Ma-ru’s subordinates were startled by his unexpected decision.
“Brother, but….”
“What’s your complaint?”
“Your situation is equally urgent, isn’t it? Besides, you arrived first, Brother…,”
“Enough. I won’t tolerate any more of this insolence.”
Kwon Ma-ru cut off his subordinate’s words with finality.
“And that man deserves respect.”
Kwon Han-ul felt as though he’d been struck by a hammer.
Respect. It was a word he’d never heard in this family until now.
“Ah, that’s right.”
After taking a few steps, Kwon Ma-ru turned back to Kwon Han-ul and added a final word.
“If you happen to meet the bloodline members from the European Branch, it would be wise to be cautious. They don’t seem to regard you very favorably.”
And with that, Kwon Ma-ru left the Workshop with his entourage.
Kwon Han-ul watched him go with a newfound sense of wonder.
“This is the first time something like this has happened.”
“It seems you’ve earned recognition. After all, Heukcheon operates on the principle of strength.”
Certainly, the treatment he received now was unimaginable compared to when he first arrived at this place.
“What are you doing? Come inside.”
At that moment, Park Tae-sik spoke curtly. Kwon Han-ul quickly followed him inside.

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“So why did you come?”
“I sent someone to inform you. Didn’t you hear?”
“I’m busy. Where would I find time for that? People come, so they come. People order, so I fulfill orders. I don’t even have time to remember such things.”
It was a response so typical of Park Tae-sik.
Kwon Han-ul opened a spatial rift and retrieved the Arong Armor. The beautiful gray scales of the armor were dented in places and pierced with holes.
“The matter is that I need the Arong Armor repaired… Ugh!”
In an instant, a hammer fell from above. Kwon Han-ul hurriedly dodged backward.
“W-what are you doing!”
“What am I doing? What am I dooooing? You’ve destroyed my masterpiece like this and you ask what I’m doing?”
Master Craftsman Park Tae-sik screamed like foam was pouring from his mouth. He had already lost his reason. Bloodshot veins filled his eyes.
“Get over here right now! I’ll make you experience the pain of my child firsthand!”
Park Tae-sik rushed forward with hammer in hand. At that moment, two disciples from either side rushed in and restrained him.
“M-Master. P-please calm down.”
“Calm down? Once I crack that bastard’s skull, I’ll calm down naturally. Don’t worry!”
“N-no, we can’t allow that!”
After a long while, Park Tae-sik finally regained his composure. He exhaled deeply and spoke.
“Yes, weapons are bound to break. Isn’t it the fate of a weapon to die in place of its master?”
Kwon Han-ul looked at Park Tae-sik’s hands. The hammer was still gripped tightly within them.
“Who on earth damaged my child… no, the Arong Armor like this?”
“Ruin Aspadam…”
“I let my child die to some third-rate nobody I don’t even know!”
“He’s a disciple of the Lightning Sage.”
“…Ah, is that so? Then it couldn’t be helped.”
Park Tae-sik lowered the hammer he had raised above his head.
The fact that Park Tae-sik reacted this way showed just how tremendous the Lightning Sage’s reputation truly was.
“So what do you want me to do?”
“Please repair it.”
“That won’t work.”
“Pardon?”
Park Tae-sik brought his hammer down on the Arong Armor. With a crack, the armor split in half.
“I already told you. It’s dead. Even if I fix it now, it won’t be able to perform at its original capacity.”
Kwon Han-ul gazed at the Arong Armor with bitter eyes.
The Arong Armor held deep meaning for Kwon Han-ul. It was the first Legendary equipment I had ever obtained, and it was also a comrade-in-arms that had fought through countless dangerous battles alongside me.
When you think about it, it was also a keepsake from my father.
“You’ll need to create a new one. It’s awkward to say, but that armor no longer suits you anyway.”
“It no longer suits me?”
“It means you’ve become far too strong to wield this armor.
The material used to create the Arong Armor is the scales of a water dragon.
A water dragon is merely a Platinum-grade monster. For someone like you, who easily slays even Diamond-grade monsters, it falls short.”
“This is all because you’ve grown too quickly. If you were any other bloodline, you would have used it comfortably for several more years.”
Park Tae-sik grumbled. For someone who treasured Arlong Tae so dearly, this was an infuriating situation.
“Then I’ll have to ask you to craft it for me….”
“Do you have the materials prepared?”
“….”
Kwon Han-ul became speechless. As Park Tae-sik had pointed out, Kwon Han-ul currently lacked the materials to craft armor.
“Don’t worry about materials. I’ll prepare them.”
Then Joo Ha-yeon spoke up. The master craftsman Park Tae-sik was greatly startled by her words.
“…You? Really?”
“Yes.”
“Are you being sincere?”
“Surely you don’t think I lack the ability to do this much?”
Park Tae-sik spoke with a dazed expression.
“Your ability is certainly sufficient… but that witch of Heukcheon… that penny-pincher spending her own money… and on a man at that… My goodness. I really am living long enough to see everything….”
Kwon Han-ul grabbed Joo Ha-yeon’s arm.
“Ha-yeon, you don’t need to do this because of me….”
“I understand your concern, but there’s no need to worry. I have the capability for this.”
In that moment, Joo Ha-yeon’s figure seemed to radiate with brilliance. Kwon Han-ul was reminded anew of the fact that she held a high position even within the Heukcheon Group.
“I’ll repay this debt as quickly as possible.”
At those words, Joo Ha-yeon simply smiled silently.
“I hate to dampen the mood, but I can’t make you armor.”
At the sudden statement, both of them turned to look at Master Craftsman Park Tae-sik.
“Pardon?”
“Did I ever say I would make it for you?”
No. He had merely asked if they had materials.
“I’m already swamped with work. I don’t have the leisure to craft armor for you too.”
Master Craftsman Park Tae-sik spoke with firm resolve.

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A moment of silence fell.
Kwon Han-ul tried to discern what lay beneath Park Tae-sik’s words. He’d claimed to be busy, but it was likely just an excuse.
‘Could someone have put him up to this?’
He didn’t believe Park Tae-sik was the type to yield to threats or bribes, yet the world held endless surprises.
As Kwon Han-ul wrestled with these thoughts, his disciples suddenly interjected with urgency.
Park Tae-sik’s apprentices rushed to interrupt.
“Master! You shouldn’t say it like that!”
“What? I’m just stating facts.”
“You should say there’s no need to make him armor!”
Kwon Han-ul and Joo Ha-yeon exchanged glances almost simultaneously.
“Ah, now that you mention it, that’s right. You don’t need separate armor made for you.”
“What do you mean by that?”
“The Blaga Family sent something addressed to you.”
The Blaga Family?
Kwon Han-ul’s mind immediately turned to Catalina Blaga. If anyone had sent something, it could only be her.
“This is the first I’m hearing of it.”
“Of course it is. Equipment sent from outside must first be inspected by us. There’s always the possibility of curses or hidden options with unfavorable effects.”
Park Tae-sik gestured toward the back as he spoke.
“Your timing is perfect. The inspection is complete. Go ahead and verify it yourself.”

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