16 Rudra past fake?

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MC POV

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Seth Kang shared our childhood stories, indicating a close bond between us during middle school. Additionally, our mothers were also close friends, further strengthening our connection. What took me by surprise was the revelation that my mother was a single parent. But If my mother was the sole parent, then who were the individuals I remember seeing as parents in the memories associated with this body?

Later on, Seth Kang invited me to his home in Daegu, and I immediately agreed because I wanted to meet his mother. Since she was acquainted with my own mother, perhaps she could provide some clues about the altered memories I have of my past. Besides, being friends with Seth isn't a bad idea either. Despite his impulsive nature, I genuinely like him. It's comforting to know that someone who is uncomplicated in their thinking tends to have a good heart.

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After sending Jin back to Incheon City. I arrived in Daegu City with Seth Kang.

We were standing outside Seth Kang's mother's house.

Ring!

Seth rang the doorbell.

Whoosh!

An intimidating yet beautiful woman with a lean build opened the door and asked, seeing us, "Seth, you are here? Is he your friend?"

Seth replied, "Yes Mom, He is Rudy, Harpooj's aunt's son."

I respectfully greeted Seth's mother with a bow and introduced myself, saying, "Greetings, Mam. I am Rudra."

Anna Jin, Seth's mother, expressed surprise, saying, "Oh, Rudra, where have you been all this time? And where is Harpooj? She didn't come?"

I answered, "No, ma'am. My mother passed away in a plane crash two years ago."

She was left speechless and urged, "Please, come inside first and tell me everything."

I proceeded to provide her with a detailed explanation of the situation. However, her response was unexpected as she burst into laughter and said, "So you're claiming that Harpooj died in a plane crash? Haha, that's simply not possible. I hadn't intended to disclose this, but now that you're involved in this martial society turmoil, I suppose I must."

She continued, "You see, there exist ancient clans in this world who practice the Old Arts, and your mother happened to be one of the most powerful practitioners. She had awakened her bloodline ability, known as psionic."

Anna Jin told me everything she knows about my mother. However, she doesn't know where my mother is right now but according to her my mother must be alive. My mother was one of the strongest martial artists who had mastered mind arts with the help of her awakened bloodline and she is from a most ancient and unknown clan, which is in the Himalayas but no one knows the exact location of the clan.

What shocked me most is that if I am the child of one of the strongest martial artist, then why did this body die from chronic heart disease? According to them, I was quite healthy back when I was in Daegu in middle school, so what could have happened that suddenly my mother took me to Incheon and altered my memories to leave me alone?

This is so confusing what the heck is happening here, shouldn't I be the random extra character in this world then why do I feel like I am becoming some sort of Main Character with a mysterious past and someone else is controlling this whole world's plot?

[Master, calm down. I will try to find information about your mother and will prepare a special troop for investigation.]

'Yeah, thanks Rooh.'

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3rd Person POV

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Rudra spent the previous night at his childhood friend Seth's house. Before leaving in the morning, Rudra eagerly asked his aunt, Anna Jin, "Ma'am, is it possible for me to learn the martial arts of our clan?"

Anna Jin replied, "I'm sorry, my son, but our clan does not teach outsiders. If you wish to cultivate, it would be best to focus on the martial art that suits your bloodline, such as mind arts, just like your mother. I sense some cultivated energy within you, so I assume you must have learned some form of cultivation method from your mother."

Rudra hesitated for a moment and then suggested, "Well, how about we have a friendly spar?"

Internally, Rudra thought to himself, 'I can't reveal that I have never learned any Old Arts or cultivation methods. The energy she is sensing must be from my electromagnetic cells. If she is unwilling to teach me, then I can use the excuse of a spar to observe her martial style and cultivation method.'

'If the main plot aligns with what I've read in Manhwa, it's all because of her. Sunshine is renowned for her size and strength, as everyone knows that messing with her would lead to the destruction of their entire clan. She possesses a formidable presence in the martial world, and her strength is highly respected. However, in this current unpredictable world, I can't be certain of anything.'

Upon hearing Rudra's request for a spar, Anna Jin responded with excitement, saying, "Haha, my son, are you sure? Can you handle it?"

Rudra confidently smirked and replied, "Absolutely. I've always wanted to face off against a pure-blood martial artist."

Seth Kang, overhearing their conversation, eagerly chimed in, "Hey, Rudy, how about sparring with me?"

Rudra responded cheerfully, "Sure, brother. We can arrange that later."

Aunt Anna interjected, saying, "If you wish to spar with me, then follow me."

Anna led Rudra and Seth to the drawing room, and to their astonishment, she revealed a hidden underground pathway in one corner of the wall, leading to a training area. The training space was equipped with various weapons, and the walls were composed of unique, large, and sturdy stones. The entire area spanned approximately 2,500 square feet, leaving both Rudra and Seth in awe.

Anna asked Rudra, "Son, are there any rules you'd like to add?"

Rudra smirked and replied, "Do we really need any rules? However, mam, I want you to use the weapon in which you have complete mastery."

Amused, Anna responded, "Haha, then I won't hold back, kid."

Rudra eagerly exclaimed, "Mam, I always give my all in a fight."

Anna chose her custom-made great sword as her weapon and declared, "Are you ready? Show me what you've learned, kid."

Rudra selected a katana from the weapons stand and commented, "Yeah, that looks cool."

As he admired his chosen weapon, Rudra thought to himself, 'Perfect, now I can observe and analyze her fighting style. It will also provide an opportunity to practice the skills I gained from our last battle. Rooh, be prepared to scan everything.'