Raising a Villain Went Wrong (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 16
Life in the main house was incredibly comfortable. The Dan Mok Clan seemed truly determined to treat Dan Mok Bi as the legitimate young master, sending over countless maids.
‘Wow, there are even two kids just for cleaning. Not to mention those who prepare meals.’
Laundry was handled separately, ironing clothes separately, and mending separately.
What does this mean, exactly?
‘I have nothing to do.’
Lately, all I did was brush Baek Ho’s fur, trim Baek Ho’s claws, give Baek Ho a lap pillow, and so on—everything revolved entirely around taking care of Baek Ho.
And whenever Dan Mok Bi called for me, I’d just sit idly by his side.
‘Ugh, this won’t do. I feel like I’m losing something essential to being human.’
Since ancient times, our ancestors never had idle moments. If there was truly nothing else to do, they’d at least braid some rope.
Afraid I’d end up in the hell of sloth, I stood up from my seat.
“I’ll go help with the dishes, then.”
“No.”
But I couldn’t take even a single step. The moment I rose, Dan Mok Bi grabbed my waist and pulled me back down beside him.
“Young Master!”
I didn’t consume all those precious medicinal herbs just to waste my strength like this!
“My hands are going to grow mold from doing absolutely nothing!”
“Why do you say you do nothing? You help me dress and serve my meals.”
“But how much of that do I actually do in a day?”
“Then at least comb my hair.”
“Huh?”
Stunned by his absurdity, I stared at him—only to see Dan Mok Bi shake his head firmly.
“I only agreed to come to the main house so you wouldn’t have to suffer. So why should you work? I can’t bear to see it.”
“Young Master!”
Overprotection is only appreciated and pleasant in moderation. Dan Mok Bi’s overwhelming favoritism made my back and even my backside feel prickly.
In the end, I picked up Baek Ho—the only valid reason I had to leave Dan Mok Bi’s side.
“Then I’ll take Master Baek Ho for a walk.”
“…Fine.”
Dan Mok Bi wore a displeased expression but slowly nodded.
Sighing, I held Baek Ho and quietly slipped outside.
‘Ugh, so stifling.’
Before coming to the main house, I used to wander everywhere searching for medicinal herbs for Dan Mok Bi. Now that I’m here, it’s somehow become even harder to step beyond the courtyard walls.
-Isn’t that dangerous?
Baek Ho seemed to think so too, fiddling with his whiskers before yawning. I gave an awkward laugh.
“He’ll come to his senses eventually.”
My problem wasn’t just Dan Mok Bi’s favoritism. Because of his behavior, everyone else now treated me like a thorn in their eye.
Sure enough, the moment Dan Mok Bi’s quarters were out of sight, another maid cornered me against the wall and glared.
“Hey, who do you think you are, sticking so close to the young master?”
I never expected to run straight into this situation—it made me sigh instantly. I shook my head and pressed a hand to my forehead.
“Sigh… People like this are everywhere, aren’t they?”
“What did you say?”
Even if Dan Mok Bi favored me, what point was there in blaming me for it? Besides, both Dan Mok Bi and I were just children. Though voicing it made me wonder why I even lived like this, the words flowed out smoothly.
“The young master is still young, isn’t he? When suddenly placed in an unfamiliar setting, it’s natural to keep someone familiar close by. Why be so sensitive about it?”
At my words, the maid thumped my head with her fist.
“Hey, you’re younger than the young master, right? Who do you think you are, tiny thing?”
“What? Excuse me? You’re the one mistaken. The young master is two years younger than me.”
“What’s this kid even saying? Do you even know your own age?”
Me? My age?
I blinked in confusion for a moment—
When a small but clear voice rang out behind us.
“What’s all this commotion about?”
“Elder Young Master!”
The one standing there with hands on his hips, watching us, was none other than Dan Mok Chang, the original story’s protagonist.
The maid gave a sly grin and fled as if she’d never threatened me. I watched her retreating back with a pitiful look before bowing politely to Dan Mok Chang.
“Hello, Young Master.”
Dan Mok Chang smiled brightly and took my hand. Startled by the sudden familiarity, my eyes widened—
“I have a request.”
His slightly flushed cheeks looked so much like Dan Mok Bi’s that I was left speechless.
Dan Mok Su’s assessment ended instantly. Just by touching his wrist, there was no mistaking it—the powerful inner energy surging like lava within that small body.
‘This one should be able to endure it.’
Now it was clear: the ritual hadn’t failed. Dan Mok Chang’s body simply couldn’t handle the summoned divine beast.
Dan Mok Su summoned Dan Mok Bi into his room and spoke gravely.
“We’ll summon a new divine beast.”
At Dan Mok Su’s words, Dan Mok Bi—who’d been sitting with a displeased look—lifted his eyes to meet his father’s gaze. Dan Mok Su gave a faint smile. He hadn’t the slightest doubt his son would object to his words.
“Of course, we’ll need to modify the ritual array for this. After all, it was originally inscribed to imprison Baek Ho.”
Yet his son—who should’ve been thanking him for being chosen this time—instead met his gaze with sharp clarity and spoke firmly:
“I don’t need that kind of power.”
“Dan Mok Bi!”
The insolent brat! Even after being thoroughly scolded, he remained unbearably aloof. Dan Mok Su’s thick eyebrows twitched.
“Do you think the martial world is so easy? Just because you’re stronger than your peers now, do you think the whole world lies beneath your feet?”
How could Dan Mok Bi know whether he was stronger or weaker than his peers? Dan Mok Bi knew only one thing:
His suffering had been for summoning the divine beast.
‘I don’t need that power.’
“I’ll grow stronger by mastering swordsmanship.”
“What? The Dan Mok Clan has been renowned for spear techniques for generations. Don’t you even know that?”
How could he know if no one had ever told him?
Dan Mok Bi silently scoffed at Dan Mok Su, who barked orders despite never having done anything for him. Then Dan Mok Bi pulled a book from his robes—the secret manual [Dan Mok’s Supreme Sword], brought by Yi Yeon.
“What’s this?”
“A secret manual hidden in my quarters.”
“A secret manual?”
Dan Mok Bi fixed Dan Mok Su with a burning gaze and declared:
“I can become even stronger.”
And when I can stand on my own strength,
‘That’s when you’ll receive everything you’ve done to me in return.’
Sparks flickered in his dark eyes.
When Dan Mok Chang suddenly appeared saying he had a request, I grew extremely nervous. But to my surprise, his request was nothing serious at all.
Specifically:
“Give me that corn again.”
He simply wanted another taste of the sweet corn I’d once fed him.
“Oh dear, there are so many delicious things in the world—yet you couldn’t forget the taste of corn?”
“Are there other tasty things?”
Facing Dan Mok Chang’s innocent question left me breathless. I set Baek Ho down and pulled Dan Mok Chang by the wrist.
“Come this way. I’ll cook for you.”
So we headed to none other than the detached quarters where Dan Mok Bi had once stayed.
‘I thought it’d be a mess since it’s been empty—but it’s spotless.’
It looked as if someone had been meticulously maintaining it. Glancing around the detached quarters, I quickly rolled up my sleeves for Dan Mok Chang, who waited for me like a puppy.
Fortunately, there was water and rice, so cooking wasn’t difficult. With few ingredients, I hastily mixed doenjang into soup and steamed eggs with nothing but egg.
‘This feels too plain.’
I opened the kimchi jar tucked in the corner—and luckily, the kimchi was perfectly fermented. A quick stir-fry in sesame oil, and the meal was decently presentable.
“Eat slowly. There’s plenty.”
“Wow!”
Dan Mok Chang was even more childlike than Dan Mok Bi. His cheeks flushed genuinely with delight, and he quickly began eating. After finishing about half a bowl, his eyes sparkled as he said:
“I’ve never eaten anything like this before.”
“Really?”
Of course he wouldn’t know—kimchi and doenjang soup were Korean dishes. While I was lost in thought, Dan Mok Chang’s next words froze me solid.
“I didn’t even know rice could be this hot. I’ve only ever eaten cold meals—they said warmth interferes with the rituals.”
“…”
How had he been living all this time?
Tears instantly streamed down my face. Seeing me cry silently, Dan Mok Chang tilted his head.
“Why are you crying again?”
“My heart aches.”
How could I possibly smile upon hearing he’d never eaten warm food before?
‘This is all my fault for being so careless with the setting.’
Thinking that, I felt I had no right to cry. I rubbed my eyes roughly with my sleeve, then forced a smile as I told Dan Mok Chang:
“I’m sorry. And if there’s anything you want to eat, just tell me anytime. I’ll make it for you.”
“I should be thanking you—why apologize?”
“Well… anyway.”
Dan Mok Chang tilted his head in confusion for a moment, then resumed eating diligently.
Just as our simple meal was nearly finished, Dan Mok Chang patted his full belly and grinned at me.
“Oh, right! Last time, when you went ‘hoo~’ for me, my wrist healed completely. It was really amazing.”
“Oh, was it?”
It was probably just a placebo effect—surely there’d been no real difference. Yet as Dan Mok Chang said, not a single red mark remained on his slender wrist.
‘That’s incredible.’
The scab had looked quite painful too.
‘Could I have used my words of power again?’
I wanted to ask Baek Ho for confirmation, but Dan Mok Chang spoke before I could.
“So I wanted to ask for that too—please go ‘hoo hoo’ again.”
“Did you get hurt somewhere else?”
“I don’t know. Lately, my chest keeps hurting—like sharp stabs.”
“Your chest?”
His words sounded ominous, so I frowned. Dan Mok Chang pressed his palm firmly against his chest and said:
“Normally, I’d tell Father when it hurt, but now he tells me not to. Ever since then, it’s felt like needles constantly pricking my heart…”
“…”
“Why are you crying again?”
“…I… I don’t know what to do.”
It wasn’t physical pain—it was heartache. His father, who’d always cherished him, now ignored him.
Feeling responsible for everything, tears kept streaming down my face.
Dan Mok Chang tilted his head, then smiled gently.
“Just go ‘hoo,’ like last time. That’s enough.”
“Whenever it hurts, come to me.”
I tightly held Dan Mok Chang’s hand. Though Dan Mok Bi would worry if we didn’t return soon, I couldn’t bring myself to leave.
My heart remained heavy even on the way back. I asked Baek Ho, who toddled beside me:
“Master Baek Ho, did I do something wrong?”
Baek Ho yawned widely before replying.
-Where’s the fault? You didn’t abuse those children.
“But it’s because of me. I never imagined that as one person grew healthier, the other would be abandoned. If I’d known this would happen, would it have been better to just run away carrying the young master?”
-Yeon A.
As I bit my nails in distress, Baek Ho called my name in a low voice.
His blue eyes, as if understanding all worldly truths, fixed straight on me.
-Aren’t you still just a very young child yourself? Don’t presume you can handle everything.
Baek Ho was right. Even if I’d run away carrying Dan Mok Bi, I couldn’t have cared for him as well as I do now.
‘I’m terrible at farming. Without a home, we’d live like beggars—I couldn’t let Dan Mok Bi suffer like that.’
As Baek Ho said, my best option was to stay under a roof that sheltered us from rain, carefully gathering ingredients to feed him.
Just as I groaned in distress, Baek Ho leapt ahead of me and said:
-And I think you should worry about something else instead.
“Huh?”
What did that mean? I followed Baek Ho’s swaying tail with my eyes—and at the end of the path stood Dan Mok Bi.
“Where have you been?”
“Oh, Young Master.”
How should I explain this? That I met Dan Mok Chang, who looked so hungry I prepared a meal?
‘If I say that, there’ll be chaos. So that’s why Baek Ho told me to worry about something else.’
Just as I groaned again—this time for a different reason—Dan Mok Bi strode over and cupped my cheek. His fingers gently brushed my eyes.
“Were you crying?”
“Oh, dust got in my eyes.”
My eyes must’ve turned red from rubbing them so hard with my sleeve earlier.
“Yeon A.”
When I gave an awkward smile and tried to push his hand away, Dan Mok Bi’s expression hardened.
“I can’t be angry with you—you know that, right?”
“Oh, that’s…”
“But I’ll be different toward anyone who makes you lie.”
I’d been about to joke, but Dan Mok Bi’s words froze me. As I blinked blankly, he added with firm resolve:
“I won’t let anyone get away with it.”
Yet what was this? The moment he said those words, anger suddenly flared in me.
I pinched Dan Mok Bi’s cheek—acting so fiercely—and shouted:
“No, Young Master! Why do you keep saying such harsh things lately!”
“…?!”
Startled by the sudden pinch, Dan Mok Bi released my cheek. I waved my fists wildly and yelled:
“Always saying you won’t let people get away with things, that I must stay by your side—as if I’m some cat you keep!”
“I-I didn’t mean it like that. I’m just… anxious.”
“Well then, if I’m always behaving properly, what’s there to be anxious about!”
It felt as if a dam had broken, releasing all the water stored up inside me.
Male lead reborn without memories — but he still falls for her.
The person he finds displeasing in this life turns out to be his cherished wife-master in previous life…
Xie Zhi and Fang Xianxing who had known each other for less than three days through a blind date sat in the same car in front of the civil affairs bureau. They had a disagreement and failed to get married.
Xie Zhi immediately took out his phone, slid through his contacts, and randomly selected the next marriage candidate.
The woman snatched his phone and hung up. Looking at his phone wallpaper, she awkwardly changed the subject: “An ancient painting, eh? It looks pretty good, it’s just that the person in the painting looks a bit like me.”
When he heard this, he sarcastically mocked her for being so delusional, completely unaware that, the person in front of him was the reincarnation of Wen Ru, the famous prime minister of Yuan Shun whom he most admired…
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