Upon realizing the identity of the bastard, everything finally made sense.
Why he appeared so suddenly.
Why I couldn't use my fire techniques after encountering him.
"It was you."
The Gu Flames Firewheel Techniqueâthe core technique of the Gu family that allowed me to wield flames.
That was him.
I didnât understand why he bore the appearance of my past self, nor why he suddenly started this madness. But what mattered was that I had uncovered his identity.
ââ¦Ughâ¦â
I grabbed the arm that was gripping my throat.
I had blasted him with enormous energy several times, yet there wasnât the slightest sign of fatigue on him.
Of course, there wouldnât be. As the embodiment of energy itself, he couldnât tire.
ââ¦You were fine all this time, so why the hell are you going crazy now?â
I spoke as I desperately searched for a way out.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
âDid I do something wrong? I treated you well enough.â
I may not have cherished him, but I treated him as indispensable. And yet, he comes now to stab me in the back? How could I not be furious?
At my irritated protest, he spoke.
"I must have told you."
Crack.