Chapter 99-Season of the Harvest (5)

After parting from Kang Min-hyuk, Sang-Hoon went straight to the Jeong family home. He hesitated for a long time in front of a house, which looked so ordinary that all prestige of the past had been buried beneath its bricks and mortar. Finally, he entered, ready to confront his father.

The past few days had aged his father enormously, and his ashen face took Sang-hoon by surprise. He decided to proceed with sincerity.

Father, you dont have to worry about debt issues. Master Kang Min-hyuk has solved the debt problem, and I have pledged my undying loyalty to him and his cause. Because of his virtue, I became a 3rd circle mage and escaped from the bonds of debt. So, you can put down the heavy burden of the Jeong family. I, Sang-hoon, will take the reins now.

A heavy silence fell.

It wasnt necessarily the case that the Gaju decides when and who will lead the next generation, but Sang-Hoon directly asked the Gaju if he could take over. It was a rare occurrence.

It was a heavy burden, as you said. Even before I took the place of Gaju, the prestige of the Jeong family had fallen to the ground, and no matter how hard I tried, I couldnt change that reality. Investing in the magic business was my last resort.

Jeong Moon-sung laughed bitterly.

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