Raising a Villain Went Wrong (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 14
What followed was violence disguised as education.
One thing worth noting was that it wasn’t entirely one-sided.
Dan Mok Su exhaled a low “Hmm,” murmuring to himself.
“Look, just look.”
Before him stood Dan Mok Bi, who, despite having taken several lethal blows, refused to fall and instead glared fiercely back at him.
He was like an untamed wildcat.
Dan Mok Su let out a soft chuckle.
“I suppose I ought to acknowledge that tenacity of yours.”
That body must surely have reached its limits. His movements were good, yet awkward—clearly revealing his lack of real combat experience and practice.
Yet his talent was undeniable.
‘He’s better than Chang Yi.’
How could this be? As an infant, Dan Mok Bi had clearly possessed an utterly ordinary physique, incomparable to Dan Mok Chang’s. That was precisely why his name had been given the character “Bi” (秘), meaning “secret.”
‘But what is this formidable inner strength boiling within that body?’
Had his talent only just bloomed late, or had he secretly consumed something beneficial? The reason was unknown. But for Dan Mok Su, only the result mattered.
His second son was undeniably stronger than his first, who had grown frail and listless after failing his incantations three times.
‘Perhaps this child is the very talent destined to bring fame to our Dan Mok Sect throughout the Central Plains.’
The thought that the prodigy he’d so long yearned for might be his second son softened his heart. Dan Mok Su gestured with his chin toward Dan Mok Bi and said to the steward,
“How can a direct heir of the sect wear such ragged, coarse cotton clothes? Quickly have him change into proper attire.”
“Yes, understood.”
Fearing Dan Mok Su might erupt in anger, the steward hastily bowed his head. At the same time, mixed emotions churned within him.
‘Until now, he hadn’t shown the slightest concern. In fact, he’d even instructed us to leave him in the plainest clothes possible, saying unnecessary handling by others might bring misfortune.’
What could possibly explain this sudden concern for his attire?
‘Has the Sect Master’s heart changed?’
From the moment he first saw Dan Mok Bi, he’d felt this might happen, and his heart had fluttered with anticipation.
‘After all he’s endured… perhaps it’s good that he finally receives some affection.’
Though it was pitiful for Dan Mok Chang, who would now lose that affection.
Yet Dan Mok Bi, whom they’d assumed would surely be pleased, firmly shook his head.
“No.”
“…What?”
Dan Mok Su, who detested nothing more than having his words challenged, furrowed his brows sharply.
“Oh dear, Young Master.”
Worried things might escalate, the steward quickly stepped between the two.
“Sect Master, the Young Master hasn’t learned any etiquette or anything else, truly. Please understand.”
“I did assign him a servant, didn’t I?”
“Yes, that’s correct. But that servant is just as untrained.”
Hadn’t Dan Mok Su himself once ordered that servant killed quickly, fearing rumors about Dan Mok Bi might spread and cause trouble?
Hearing the steward’s words, Dan Mok Su slowly nodded. It all made sense.
“Well, having grown up alone, it’s only natural he can’t speak properly.”
If he hadn’t learned, he could learn now. Dan Mok Su commanded Dan Mok Bi,
“You will live in the main hall from today onward.”
“No!”
“Oh?”
Dan Mok Bi’s defiance had only one reason.
‘If I go to the main hall, I won’t be able to bring Yeon!’
The clothes he wore were made by Yeon, and the annex was the space where just the two of them lived.
‘I only need Yeon.’
Those who openly claimed Yeon had taught him nothing would never leave them in peace.
‘Why suddenly now?’
No matter what anyone said, Dan Mok Bi had no intention of listening. Seeing this, Dan Mok Su’s fist tightened.
“First, I’ll have to correct that insolent attitude of yours.”
When he opened his eyes again, it was already morning. Dan Mok Bi sat up, pressing his throbbing forehead.
‘So I passed out for a moment and woke up.’
That damn man. Claiming he’d correct his behavior, he’d really beaten him hard.
‘Next time, I won’t let myself be pushed around so easily.’
It was his first encounter with Dan Mok Chang’s martial arts; he’d only been caught off guard by his footwork and hand speed. Next time they fought, he wouldn’t collapse so helplessly.
‘Anyway, I need to return to my quarters.’
The sunlit room was filled with furniture and books—an exact opposite to Dan Mok Bi’s own quarters, which before Yeon’s arrival had been covered in cobwebs with nothing but a single blanket.
‘Uncomfortable.’
So they had such rooms available, yet they’d locked him away in that wretched place.
As Dan Mok Bi bit his lip, his eyes flashing coldly, the steward entered carrying breakfast. The moment their eyes met, the steward loudly lamented,
“Why on earth did you refuse the Sect Master like that? Wouldn’t living in the main hall, wearing new clothes and eating delicious meals, be better for you, Young Master?”
Better? How could it be better? They were still forcing only their own thoughts onto him.
Without even glancing at the meal, Dan Mok Bi stood up and said,
“I don’t need any of that.”
“What?”
“We’ve lived perfectly fine, just Yeon and me, until now.”
“Oh dear.”
Only then did the steward realize why this young master, like a puppy unaware of a tiger’s danger, had dared defy the Sect Master. Sighing, he asked,
“So you refused because you didn’t want to be separated from Yeon?”
“Yes.”
“Then I’ll have Yeon continue serving you personally. Would that be acceptable?”
“Still no.”
“Why not!”
Dan Mok Bi fiddled with the hem of his robe. As Dan Mok Su had said, it was a shabby garment stitched together with crooked seams. Yet Dan Mok Bi liked it—the affection Yeon held for him was woven into every stitch.
‘Yeon is kind.’
He’d never once doubted that Yeon’s affection for him was feigned. But now Dan Mok Bi understood.
‘If I mingle with many people in the main hall, she’ll be kind to them too.’
It was like realizing the sunlight he’d thought shone warmly only for him actually illuminated everyone equally.
Then he’d just lock away that sun so no one else could see it.
Dan Mok Bi shook his head firmly.
“My world is complete with just the two of us. I don’t need anyone else.”
“Hah.”
The steward rubbed his face wearily, then spoke in a slightly agitated tone,
“So you intend to keep making that child do sewing, cooking, and cleaning?”
“…What?”
Caught off guard by this unexpected remark, Dan Mok Bi’s eyes widened. The steward continued earnestly,
“If you truly care for that child, please think carefully, Young Master. I know she’s diligent and hardworking. But how exhausting must it have been for her, managing all your daily needs alone? She must have strained beyond her abilities, trying to accomplish even things she wasn’t good at.”
“That’s…”
Dan Mok Bi’s gaze returned to the crooked stitching. Noticing his words were having an effect, the steward added,
“This is an opportunity—for other servants to share the duties Yeon used to handle. Then Yeon could live more comfortably, which would be better for you too, wouldn’t it?”
“I’ll help her myself.”
“Young Master!”
Dan Mok Bi abruptly stood up.
“I’ll go.”
His tone was firm, but his expression was full of confusion.
‘The steward’s words make sense.’
Since Yeon had always smiled brightly, he’d never considered she might be struggling.
‘If my position changes and I gain many helpers, Yeon won’t have to suffer like this anymore.’
Though it stung to obey Dan Mok Su—who’d never acted like a father until now—for Yeon’s sake, he could swallow his pride.
‘I’ll go ask Yeon. If she wants it too, then we’ll do it.’
Just as Dan Mok Bi quickened his steps, a familiar figure entered his sight as he turned onto the path toward the annex.
How could he not recognize Yi Yeon? And how could he not recognize that voice?
“Thank you, wonderful Young Master.”
Yeon beamed as she praised someone.
Dan Mok Bi stared at him with eyes burning with jealousy and rage. The boy with the same face as his own gazed up at him blankly.
I couldn’t even tend to Baek Ho before Dan Mok Bi pulled me away, forcing me to hastily retreat from Dan Mok Chang’s side. I’d wanted to bid Dan Mok Chang farewell, but seeing Dan Mok Bi biting his lip, I couldn’t bring myself to speak.
Dan Mok Bi finally released my arm only after we’d returned to our quarters.
“Go inside. Rest.”
Without even looking at my face, Dan Mok Bi tried to shut himself in his room. I quickly grabbed the hem of his robe as he moved away.
“Wait, Young Master. Why are you so angry?”
“Angry?”
Dan Mok Bi turned to look at me. His face was twisted in distress, making me feel as though I’d hurt him.
He strode toward me and buried his forehead against my shoulder. A trembling, sorrowful voice echoed in my ear,
“How could I possibly be angry with you?”
Wait—wasn’t I the one startled? Why did he wear such a tearful expression? Reflexively, I tensed the hand I’d raised to pat his back.
As I stood there awkwardly with both hands raised, letting Dan Mok Bi lean against me, he asked in a voice thick with unshed tears,
“Why are you kind to everyone?”
“Huh?”
“Why do you smile at anyone, and treat everyone gently?”
“Oh…”
So that’s why he’d been so gloomy all of a sudden.
‘He must be upset because I seemed too friendly with Dan Mok Chang!’
But I’d only spoken to Dan Mok Chang because I’d mistaken him for Dan Mok Bi. Where on earth should I even begin explaining this?
‘After all, to Dan Mok Bi, I’m his only friend and family.’
He was still young—it was understandable he’d feel this possessiveness.
I chuckled softly and wrapped both arms around Dan Mok Bi’s back.
“I’m not that kind, Young Master. I have people I dislike too. Being gentle to others is just polite courtesy. Why ruin relationships when I might need their help later?”
“Yeon-ah, is it hard living with me? Do you really need other people?”
“Huh?”
I thought I’d made myself clear, so where did this random question come from? As I blinked in confusion, Dan Mok Bi lifted his head to meet my eyes.
“Do I just need to be a good boy? Help with your chores, live without troubling you—then you won’t need anyone else, right?”
“Well…”
I stared blankly into Dan Mok Bi’s eyes. His dark pupils reflected me like a mirror.
After Dan Mok Bi vanished, dragging Yi Yeon along, Dan Mok Chang was left alone by the pond.
From time to time, a foolish fish mistook falling leaves for food, opening its mouth repeatedly before retreating again. Gazing blankly at the ripples on the pond’s surface, Dan Mok Chang recalled the girl he’d just met.
‘Her name was Yi Yeon, wasn’t it?’
She was a bright girl with round eyes and peach-pink cheeks—just seeing her face made one feel energized.
Dan Mok Chang looked down at his hands.
‘The corn was sweet. And my wrist doesn’t even hurt anymore.’
He hadn’t never eaten corn before, but the corn Yi Yeon brought tasted unlike anything he’d ever had.
Moreover, his wrist, which she’d gently blown on, had healed cleanly as if it had never been scraped.
“How amazing…”
‘Will I meet her again?’
Just as Dan Mok Chang murmured this and brushed his sleeve, a cold, heavy voice sounded behind him.
“What nonsense is this?”
“…!!”
Dan Mok Chang hurriedly stood up. Behind him, Dan Mok Su already stood within arm’s reach.
‘I didn’t sense his approach at all!’
He’d been sitting there completely lost in thought. Dan Mok Chang quickly bowed respectfully.
“A-Ah, Father.”
Dan Mok Su’s gaze swept sharply over Dan Mok Chang.
“You…”
His small, frail frame and cowed expression were irritating—perhaps even more so now that there was someone with the same face to compare him to.
Staring blankly at Dan Mok Chang, Dan Mok Su suddenly punched him.
“Ugh!!”
Struck squarely on the shoulder with no chance to dodge, Dan Mok Chang cried out and collapsed. Looking down at him, Dan Mok Su declared coldly,
“You’re useless.”
“What?”
Hearing that icy tone for the first time in his life, Dan Mok Chang’s face turned pale.
Without sparing his eldest son a glance, Dan Mok Su turned sharply and ordered the steward following behind him,
“Bring that second boy to the main hall quickly—today itself. Understood?”
“Yes.”
Hearing Dan Mok Su’s words, Dan Mok Chang blinked rapidly.
“S-Second son?”
The only image that came to mind was the boy with his own face, who had looked down at him with sharp, cold eyes and said,
He’s mine.
It sounded like a declaration of war—vowing to take everything he had.
Male lead is a Love-Obsessed Merman
When he discovers she has gone, he risks everything to pursue her on land, enduring agonizing pain to transform his tail into human legs…
One-line summary: Male lead chases female lead. The male lead’s love is a bit sick, an invincible love brain.
Synopsis
During a voyage at sea, Jiang Yang accidentally captures a merman.
Servant: I heard that mermen are fierce and brutal.
Jiang Yang looks at the merman obediently rubbing her palm like a puppy: “You call this fierce and brutal?”
Servant: I heard that mermen have no human nature.
Jiang Yang looks at the merman with wet puppy eyes, obsessively calling her ‘A Yang’ like a childish infant: “You call this having no human nature?”
With great difficulty, she releases the merman back into the sea and returns to shore.
Who would have thought that in less than half a month, the merman, who should have been freely wandering in the South China Sea, would shed his scales, endure the pain of losing his tail, transform into human legs, and come ashore to find her?
He kneels at her feet, rubbing her palm, with merman tears rolling down: “A Yang, don’t abandon me.”
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