"Hmm, with the blueprints, it's not difficult to build, but are you planning to inscribe magic circles in the empty spaces?" Sabrozzan asked.
"Hmm, I do want to engrave some magic circles, but it seems they aren't very stable when inscribed on it…" Shesi said with a troubled expression.
"Of course not! How could common metal withstand the scorching of magic circuits, you fool!" A sudden roar made Shesi jump.
"I heard you wanted to see the information on your weapon?"
"Yes!" Shesi immediately replied.
"Why should I let you see it? That is a treasure guarded by our family. As a Babyls student, you should know what to do to someone who eyes your treasure, right?"
Shesi's hair instantly stood on end, as if he was being stared at by some ferocious beast.
"Enough, Shesi, let's go." Sabro pulled Shesi's hand, intending to leave. Shesi was also a bit hesitant. This visit was too sudden; he had no preparations… not enough leverage. He was clearly at a severe disadvantage right now… To be honest, Shesi hadn't expected Sabrozzan to agree to his visit. After all… he was just his son's classmate, and those blueprints were just meant as an opener, just to show his face and let him know who he was.
But after his investigation and information from his past life, besides knowing that Sabrozzan and Baal were not blood brothers, he knew nothing else… No… he knew one more thing: the Sabnock clan had always forged weapons for the Demon King and his army… But this information wasn't very useful here, and he couldn't even be sure if his own weapon could be used as leverage… So, should he retreat?
Just as Shesi was hesitating, Sabrozzan looked at Sabro. It had been several years… He hadn't expected his son to have grown so tall and strong, and it seemed his impulsive personality had also reined in a lot.
"Sabro."
"Hmm?"
"Although you've matured somewhat, you still can't become the Demon King. Our clan has been forging weapons for the Demon King for generations; this is our clan's destiny."
"Nonsense! If you're weak yourself, don't drag others down! Even if Big Brother accepts his fate, I absolutely will not!" Sabro retorted, waving his hand excitedly.
"Sigh, you child…"
Shesi watched this scene, looking into Sabro's eyes.
"Lost… perhaps?"
"What?" Both men simultaneously turned their gaze to Shesi.
"No, Mr. Sabrozzan, leaving aside the current TS Project, I believe Sabro is already among those very close to the Demon King's throne." Shesi sat up straight, then looked at Sabrozzan with firm eyes.
"Kid, this is our family matter. Outsiders, please don't interrupt."
"No, Mr. Sabrozzan, I don't intend to interfere with your family matters, but I would like to explain Sabro's progress on his behalf."
"Hmm? My own son, I know him better than someone like you who's only been with him for less than a year…"
"Yes! But please hear me out."
"The first time I met Sabro was when I first entered Babyls. At that time, Sabro was fighting Purson. Sabro later told me the reason: power is absolute, which is why he challenged someone of a higher rank, hoping to skip ranks directly. At that time, I thought he was truly a reckless and crude person," Shesi said, shaking his head.
Sabro heard this.
"Huh? Although at first I…"
"Don't interrupt others," Shesi said.
"Ah… okay."
"The second time was during the flying competition. Sabro, by forcefully challenging the Screaming Gorge, was thoroughly beaten by the Chief, who was in a very bad mood because his child was injured. At that time, he said something that made me think highly of Sabro for the first time. He said, 'I shall carry out my will to the very last moment.' Even in the face of death, there was no hesitation or doubt. Although I really don't want to admit it, Sabro looked incredibly cool then," Shesi said, looking at Sabro.
"Ah… is that so? Hahaha, of course! I am the man who will become the Demon King!"
"Later, during the Royal Classroom, Sabro voluntarily offered to apologize to Teacher Purson. I was puzzled at the time, wondering how the proud Sabro could lower his head. Later, I heard from Teacher Purson that…"
"When that child apologized to me, he said, 'No matter how strong one's body is, no matter how firm one's will is, if one acts without careful consideration, nothing can be accomplished. If one does not possess a heart that can consider the existence of others, then one cannot be called a king.'"
At this moment, Sabrozzan calmly looked at Sabro, but his clenched fists indicated that his emotions were also not calm. Sabro naturally wouldn't tell him these things. As for Sylvia… although Sabro would tell Sylvia some things, most of them were good news, not bad, so Sylvia was also unaware of these matters. At this moment, Sylvia, eavesdropping behind the door… looked in shock at Sabro, who was blushing a little from being talked about.
"Big Brother is… amazing!"
"At Walter Park, he taught Asmodeus a lesson… I didn't expect Asmodeus to be talked about either," Shesi said, recalling Asmodeus's expression at the time and smiling slightly.
"Yesterday, when my brother came back, he told me that he thought Sabro had a very kingly demeanor. When Iruma spoke of Sabro's understanding of the 'Pin Cushion Legend,' I had to admit, Sabro is the one walking furthest on the path to becoming the Demon King," Shesi said, looking earnestly at Sabrozzan.
Sabro felt his scalp tingle from Shesi's gaze. He was being praised… too much. Even a rough man couldn't handle it.
At this moment, Sabrozzan looked at his son, then slowly leaned back in his chair, recalling Sabro as a child.
"Dad! I want to be the Demon King too when I grow up!"
"Is that so? Then Sabro will have to work hard."
"Father, I will become the Demon King in the future."
"No, Sabro, you must understand our clan…"
"I don't care about that."
"Father, I will become the Demon King and prove it to you."
"Sabro…"
…"Exactly the same," Sabrozzan then murmured, looking at the ceiling.
"Who didn't want to be the Demon King when they were young? It's my ambition… that has disappeared."
"I've said so much, and I'm very grateful that you listened to me. I apologize for the hasty and intrusive visit." Shesi saw Sabro, whose face was already red, tugging at his hand, and knew that if he kept talking, the strangely shaped steam maiden would appear. So he stood up and said.
"Wait," Sabrozzan lowered his head and then looked at the two of them.
"Follow me," Sabrozzan said, standing up and leading the way.
Shesi and Sabro exchanged glances and then followed. They soon arrived at the entrance of Sabrozzan's forge. Sabrozzan opened it and walked in. As soon as the two entered, they were forced back by the scorching heat.
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