Chapter 20: Lifes Inflection Point (2)

Deok-Cheol looked at Min-Hyuk.

It had been a long time since they had been in the same room. Min-Hyuk wanted to feel some familiar warmth from his father, but instead, he felt like a stranger.

Deok-Cheol said, I heard you won the Magic Academic Competition?

Min-Hyuk said, Yes.

How is that possible? Min-Hyuk, you are my son. I was there when you were born. For all 17 years of your life, you had no interest in Magic. And now, suddenly, youve won a Magic Competition? Forgive me if I am slow to believe this sudden development.

He made a fair point. It was a sudden change to everything his father knew about him. But to be fair, it was pretty sudden for Min-Hyuk as well.

I cant explain it. I just used what I read in my textbook, Min-Hyuk shrugged.

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