Epic Of Caterpillar

Chapter 159 - [Scripted Event] [Athetosea Great War] 3/20; Brotherly Grudge 1/2

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As the Realm Menace of the Sin of Lust orchestrated the war between the two opposing sides of the Athetosea Merchant Kingdom, a war broke out at the outskirts. In this battle, several important figures participated.

And now, a destined battle between step-brothers, who hold grudges against each other finally unfolds.

From a Holy Lineage, her mother came from the Central Continent, a [Lesser Hero] that descended from the children brought by the [Holy Mother]. Reynold Goodwill was raised as a Hero from the very beginning, while also being implanted with several religious beliefs that intoxicated his view of life and his perspectives. His morality became chivalrous, but it secretly hid an undying fanatism, that slowly corrupted his heart.

At the age of 7 he killed, with the approbation of his mother and father, he mercilessly stabbed to death a young Werewolf boy, who dared insult his beliefs and religions. After taking the life of another, he didnʼt falter, neither quivered, but was enveloped in happiness and exhilaration, alongside satisfaction, the satisfaction of having done what was ”right”.

And so, he grew and trained in the Arts of Chivalry and Knights, at the age of 12 he awakened his [Epic] and obtained the Title of [Elemental Knight of Holy; Undying Chivalrous Heart]. And so, after that, he met his step-brother, Evan Godfrey.

Evan Godfrey was a son of Reynoldʼs father, who had a secret relationship with one of his maids. After knowing the truth, Reynold was greatly shocked.

”How could my father do such a thing?” He thought.

On Reynoldʼs mind, he saw his father as a lustful monster, who predated in the women around him. He dared to touch another woman, to the point of having a child with her. Even worse, he dared to bring the child to his house, and present it as his brother.

Reynoldʼs mother knew about this since long ago, but she remained silent, although he tried to cheer his mother, she never went back to be the same. At the age of 13, Reynoldʼs mother committed suicide. Not even the grace of the gods could cure her insanity, which slowly ate her heart. In her desperation, she hanged herself, without even caring about leaving her son, Reynold, completely alone.

”Everything his fatherʼs fault… And that damned bastard fault!” He thought.

And since then, Reynold stopped having any empathy or sympathy with Evan and began to abuse him in various ways.

In their daily training, Reynold would beat to almost death Evan, most of the time leaving him in the brink of death with most of his bones broken.

Dinner was a time where Reynold would insult and ridicule his brother in front of the family.

In their daily lives, Reynold would slowly distance himself from Evan. Due to his higher status, he would treat Evan like garbage, and even his father didnʼt care much about his safety.

Reynold would call Evan useless trash, he would burn his clothes and put bugs in his bed.

However, as both of them grew older, things changed. Something changed in Reynold. He became amicable and happy, calm, and peaceful. He treated Evan with respect and love, surprising the family.

”I have grown into a fine man, as the commander of the Elemental Knights, I am truly sorry for how Iʼve treated my little brother in the past. I repent. Little brother, I hope that one day, you can forgive my sinful acts” He said out loud, in front of their family.

However, it wasnʼt anything like that. Reynold didnʼt change at all. Since his mother died, he had been always waiting the day, for him to kill his brother and his father.

At the age of 20, Reynold obtained a special condition in his [Epic], the next step in becoming a Champion and then a Hero.

[New Scenarios Have Been Unlocked]

[Chivalrous Revenge], [Brotherly Homicide], …

Both conditions asked for the death of his father and his step-brother, Evan. Such a convenient thing, fitted with Reynoldʼs goals. Now, he would finally be able to avenge his motherʼs death.

Seeing these tasks as a godly message for him to accomplish his revenge, he was enveloped in happiness and ecstasy.