Rhash was enlightened thanks to Reif's words. Reif was right, this timeline is completely different from the original one
In the past, Reif always wanted people's validation. He wanted to feel that he is loved and cared fo
Reif might not have the whole world's love but there is still someone that is always there with him
In the first place, Reif is not a greedy person. He doesn't need everyone to like him. He just wants to have at least one person that would not judge and persecute him
That is something that Rhash has given to him. And now, aside from his big brother's views and opinions, the others don't matter much to him
"You're right but ... I would still not forgive these people!" Rhash replied as he waved his hand. A bloody mist was summoned by him and everyone that made contact with the mist started to melt
These people judge him and Reif without fully knowing them. Reif can easily say that he doesn't care about other people's opinion since he doesn't have memories of his past life
Rhash is completely different though. He was a witness of Reif's hardship and he don't want such a pure man to suffer from people's prejudice again
Rhash massacred countless people in the process. For him, none of them were innocent as they all viewed Reif negatively
Since things ended up like this again, Rhash can only tread the path of an evil villain
"Let's go, Reif. We will hone our powers and come back here soon" Rhash said and he gave one last stare at the Mesha City before blood wings sprouted from his back and he soared in the air
As much as Rhash wants to destroy this whole city, he and Reif still don't have enough power to do that
There are thousands of people in the city. Even ants with enough numbers can kill an elephant
If the city people's lives were threatened and they were forced to fight, there is no way that Rhash and Reif could win with such a large population of people
For now, they could only retreat and vowed that they would return. That was especially so since there is something that they have to gain in the city
The second Shard of Brilliance is in the hands of Salamander. They have to get it before Nath and the Church can
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With the two shunned from human society, they could only live in the wild for now until they have enough power
The two returned to the cave where Khaknur was staying before and decided to use it as their temporary shelter as they plan things
"Big brother, please calm down" Reif said gently as he hugged Rhash from behind
He can only use the warmth from his hug to try and comfort his most important person
"I know I should be calm but I can't help it. Seeing the judgmental eyes of those people, I was once again reminded of how much they tormented you. How could I not be furious at that ?!"
Every cell in Rhash's body seems to be trembling with rage and Reif turned his brother's body so that they are face to face with each other
"Being angry at them is useless for now. If it's what big brother wants, when I gained enough power, I will kill them all" Reif spoke in a sweet manner as if he wasn't talking about killing countless people
Even Rhash was a bit surprised at that. The two of them would kill for their goals but taking thousands of lives might still be a bit too much for Reif
"C-can you even do that? Wouldn't you feel guilty?"
Now that Rhash think about it, Reif already learned killing in this life because of him
Does Reif not feel even the slightest bit of guilt? After all, when Rhash first met him, he was still a pure little kid. Reif still hasn't blackened
Could it be he was just being pressured to do whatever Rhash wants him to do?
Rhash was only starting to have such thoughts when he saw Reif kneeling at him
The younger man took the older man's hand and placed his cheeks on it
"Big brother, you are my light in this world. The only person that I love and loves me. You are the reason why I work hard and keep my life. Your happiness is my happiness. Big brother has a tendency to overthink sometimes and I want you to know that the things that make you happy also make me happy and the things that make you sad also make me sad. I don't feel much about killing people since I don't really care about them "
Reif was being completely honest. When Rhash ordered him to kill someone, he do so with a thinking that it was merely a mission. He doesn't have any complicated thoughts in his mind
"You're really ..." Rhash was out of words. He became completely speechless at that
He can see that he kind of twisted Reif's mind but the thing is ... he doesn't regret it. It was the last thing that he would regret
Rhash has already felt it multiple times in the past but Reif's complete reliance on him still makes him happy to see
He knows that it is wrong but he still likes seeing Reif in this way
Over the course of the year, Reif has more understanding of his big brother's personality already. That was especially since Rhash cannot completely hide his emotions when it comes to him just like what is happening right now
Rhash's eyes were glowing with delight without him knowing. He looks very much pleased with how Reif is acting
To give it even more push, Reif continues. "Big brother doesn't need to overthink anything. I am completely happy as long as you are completely happy. I belong only to big brother and I promise to make you happy always"
Reif knew that currently, he was kind of manipulating Rhash to prevent him from overthinking
There were already some incidents when Rhash had a breakdown as he got eaten with guilt. To not have another episode of that, Reif could only do this although he has to admit one thing. Seeing Rhash this delighted made him have the desire to further submit himself
"You really are my sweet little gem" Reif's manipulation has succeeded as Rhash lowered his head to give him a kiss on the forehead. "Big brother will also make sure to always make you happy. If you are mine then I am yours"
The two know that their minds are somehow twisted but so what? They don't care about that. The only thing that they want is to please each other
"I believe big brother" Reif replied as he wrapped his hands in Rhash's soft and slender torso. His head on the other hand was buried into his big brother's neck, sniffing the sweet scent coming from him
"Master I—" Khaknur arrived at the scene to see his masters being lovey dovey again. Interrupting the two was a great mistake and he slowly backs away
Unfortunately, Khaknur has already ruined the perfect moment
"How is it? Do we have a suitable place to stay in already" Rhash asked while rubbing his hand in Reif's soft hair
"Y-Yes and this slave also created a tub for my Masters to enjoy!"
Khaknur was a thoughtful slave or more like, he was good at sucking up to people. He was merely ordered to create a room for Reif and Rhash yet he also created a place for them to bath since they enjoyed that
Even if Khaknur is not perfect and sometimes annoying when he interrupts the sweet moments of the two, he was still a satisfactory slave
"Alright, we'll go there and don't disturb us" Rhash said, meaning that Khaknur should back off so that he would not interrupt another special moment
The two were guided into their bathing site and they saw a hole in the ground that was filled with warm water
There were also glowing mosses around that beautifully illuminated the area, making this place kind of romantic
"Khaknur did a good job" Rhash commented after seeing the bathing area and in the next second, he can feel his little gem hugging him from behind
"Big brother, I'll help you get undressed" Reif volunteered and Rhash tiled his head to the side a bit, just enough to see Reif
"You rascal, you're being naughty again"
The way Reif offered his help was too suggestive and Rhash knew that this rascal was up to no good
"It's not my fault. Big brother is just too irresistible" Reif replied before nibbling on Rhash's ears that instantly turned red
"Calling me big brother yet your hands are freely roaming my body. Just how shameless could you be?" Rhash feigned ignorance
"But big brother especially likes being addressed in that way when we are doing it. Am I wrong?"