20 Moons?
"Can't they create something that complements it?"
"If it were that easy the legacies would not be so coveted" Chuckling, Sujin continued "It is very difficult to create functional martial arts and it is even more difficult to try to create a technique that can complement another technique that you did not create... in the future you will understand."
"You said you would create an absorption method for me."
"That's right."
"Didn't you say it was very difficult?"
"Of course it is, but are you forgetting that your mother is the greatest genius of the age?" with an arrogant smile, Sujin continued "What for others is impossible, for me is as easy as batting an eyelash."
"Why do you take advantage of every situation to brag?"
"I don't bluff, I just tell the reality".
"Whatever you say"
"Seojun"
"Mn?"
"You love me?"
"What?" raising his eyebrows in surprise, Seojun stared at his mother's smiling face and asked "Why do you ask?"
"I just want to know, after all you are very resistant to my affection and it bothers me a little."
"Would it change anything if I didn't love you?"
"Of course not, you are mine whether you want to or not" Chuckling, Sujin replied.
"Then what are you asking for?"
"You really don't want to answer?"
"..." Remaining silent for a few seconds, Seojun stared at his mother's face and sighed, then smiled and murmured "Of course I love you... even though I was a bit scared of you at first, and I won't deny that I still feel a bit uncomfortable with your hugs... I really appreciate having you as a mother, you make me feel loved at every moment."
"So that's a yes?"
"Do I have to answer you in writing?"
"Maybe, it would be a nice gift."
Rolling his eyes, Seojun lifted his body slightly and stared at his mother's face, then leaned down slightly and kissed her forehead "I love you mom, you're the best mother I ever had."
"Why do you say that like you have more mothers?" with a noticeable happy gleam in her crimson eyes, Sujin snorted with amusement.
"For now you're my best mother, who knows in the future" Snorting, Seojun continued "So you'd better spoil me properly or I'll have to go looking for candidates for your position"
"You'll make me start a massacre?"
"We'll see about that in the future, I hope it won't be necessary" Laughing, Seojun leaned back on his mother's breasts and smiled "I also want to make it clear that I don't really hate your hugs, in fact I quite enjoy them."
"Then why do you always refuse?"
"It's hard to explain" Pursing his lips for a few seconds, Seojun continued "I like them, but for some reason they make me feel a little uncomfortable... I'd say it's just lack of habit, after all your affectionate side started recently and it's still a little weird for me"
"I thought you just wanted to blackmail me."
"How did you find out?"
"You came out of my body, how could I not know you?"
"That sounds disgusting, don't ever say that again."
"Do I disgust you?"
"Seeing you bathed in blood is not a good memory."
"Then I should do it every time you tease me, I think it would be a good punishment for a bad boy."
"You're funny" Laughing, Seojun stared at his mother's smiling face and continued "But if you do that I promise you I'd rather sleep on the floor"
"You are cruel"
"Mother, you are the heavenly demon of the heavenly cult."
"Y?"
"What does it really mean?"
"Heavenly demon or heavenly cult?"
"Heavenly demon."
"It comes from an ancient fallen empire, it is said that the first leader was the only surviving member of the royal family."
"Fallen empire?"
"Throughout history there existed numerous kingdoms, powers and empires."
"But you said there were always the 3 main forces. Heavenly cult, Murim alliance and the empire."
"I'm talking to you about the times of the first heavenly demon, believe me when I tell you that it's a long time ago."
"Yes?"
"Do you know how many people took this title before me?"
"10?"
"57"
"That's... a long time" Considering that internal energy makes you live longer, Seojun analyzed the situation a bit and muttered in surprise.
"That's right" Nodding, Sujin continued "The ancient times were turbulent and calamitous. Many of the old powers ended up disappearing from the face of existence and in time new powers were born."
"What does heavenly demon mean?"
"It comes from an ancient language and the correct way to say it is Deimōz Οὐανός"
"What does that mean?"
"It is known that in that ancient empire there existed a superior god whom they worshipped" With a few seconds in silence, Sujin continued "A warrior goddess who was considered the pillar of the empire and its greatest protector."
"Did she exist?"
"Not that I know of, but the point is that the founder of the cult took the name of that god as her own and made it the pillar of the cult, just as her empire used to do."
"But she transformed a god into a strong human."
"It is better to worship a being that you can see and feel, than a being that, if it ever existed, always ignores you."
"You were a believer?"
"Never in my life, but when I used to be bored I would read about a little bit of everything."
"Did the name of that goddess have any meaning?"
"Deimōz is a somewhat complicated word. It has a mixture of two meanings, one is 'Higher Being' and the other is 'Spirit'"
"And the other word?"
"That one is simpler. Οὐανός used to be called the place where the gods live, and Deimōz was supposed to be the owner of everything, that's why he includes it in his name."
"So you bear the name of an ancient all-powerful being?"
"Her existence translated into the language of now" Nodding, Sujin continued "I've read some records that the founder herself wrote, and in my opinion she was nothing but a whiny bitch who didn't have the guts to take revenge for her family and ended up escaping to this desolate place."
"That was a strangely personal and unexpected attack."
"I'm just saying what I think" Shrugging, Sujin continued "Everyone considers her wise and shit like that, but to me she's nothing but trash."
"You sure you don't hate her?"
"Why should I hate someone who literally existed before the whole cult? I don't know her and she did me no wrong" Rolling her eyes, Sujin continued "I'm just saying that her actions while interesting, her true thoughts were replete with self-pity and victimhood, something that is not entirely to my liking, and I certainly didn't expect it from a woman as legendary as her."
"You admired her?"
"I still do in a way, after all she used to have a strength that I long to surpass."
"Split continents and the moon?"
"Exactly."
"If she cut the moon, why is it still overhead?"
"It is said that there used to be 3 moons."
"3 moons?" Opening his mouth in surprise, Seojun asked "And what happened to the other one?"
"I don't know, it is only recorded that from one day to the next it exploded"
"Exploded?"
"It is said that the whole world changed with that explosion. Mountains grew, volcanoes exploded and various weird situations, but we can never know what is real and what are the lies of useless old women".
'If that story is real it wouldn't be strange for the world to be shaken, after all cosmic shit is to be feared' With interest in his eyes, Seojun thought as an excited smile spread across his face 'New stories, new cultures and unknown continents... I'll have to work even harder with mom to get her to release me from this confinement, I don't want to be a canary locked in a golden cage when the outside has so much to offer.'
"Mother, how long do you think it will take me to be strong enough to protect myself?"
"That depends on many things. Resources, talent, opportunities and much more" Thinking for a few seconds, Sujin continued "I know your talent is good, but we really don't have many records on men with your kind of talent, so I couldn't tell you how good it could become"
"..."
"But I can tell you that your talent is certainly superior to most people, and unlike ordinary people, you have all the resources you need to grow smoothly and safely."
"It would still take a long time, wouldn't it?"
"About 38 celestial moons."
"Heavenly moons?"
"Every so often in the cult there is a great festivity. The moon increases to its maximum size and covers everything with a purple hue, a color that is also representative for the cult, so you will understand that it is one of the most important events."
"And how often does the celestial moon rise?"
"Every 12 full moons."
'Fuck' Frowning slightly, Seojun thought 'It's impossible for me to know how many days a fucking full moon is... but if it's 12 full moons and I have to wait for 38 celestial moons... I'm 100% sure that's a long time... I already saw that a day must be around 24 to 25 hours... fuck, I might really die of old age before going outside'
"What's wrong with you?"
"Was there any celestial moon since I was born?"
"No, it's still a while away"
'Fuck' With a stiff smile, Seojun thought 'I know I'm around 8 years old, but even so my mom says it's still a while before a single celestial moon? That means it wouldn't be uncommon for each celestial moon to happen around every 10 years... and that would mean I'd have to wait... 380 fucking years'
"Mother?"
"Yes?"
"How many celestial moons have you lived through?"
"I know there was one when I was born, and I personally saw one a while back, so that's two total."
"Who is the person who has seen the most celestial moons in your life?"
"The founder of the cult experienced 100 moons before she died."
"And that's normal?" With disbelief on his face, Seojun asked.
"Of course not, the founder was a monster even in the best of times. Generally ordinary people only get to see about 4 celestial moons before they die of old age, but we, having internal energy, manage to live normally until 35 to 40 celestial moons. Now every time you increase your strength your body recovers from the passage of time, just like there are certain unique pills and certain unique changes like metamorphosis."
"Metamorphosis?"
"There are certain legends within this world, and metamorphosis is one of those. It is said that even an old man in his last breath could regain his youth and become twice as strong by receiving a rare epiphany. While it is not known exactly if it is really true, the founder is said to have experienced a Metamorphosis."
'If my estimates are correct... mom should be around 20 to 30 years old... normal old people die around 100 years of age and those with strength live around 500 years while the founder of the cult lived around 1000 years... fuck, that's a long time'
"Why would it take me so long to be so strong and it only took you two moons?"
"Because I'm a genius"
"I'm not?"
"Of course you are honey, but sadly not at my level"
"You're arrogant to the bone"
"I'm just being honest" Laughing, Sujin continued "Your talent is good, but mine is excellent"
"Is there anyone else who can stand you like Aunt Dokuma?"
"For your information I have quite a few friends"
"Yes?"
"7 friends including your Aunt Dokuma."
"And where are they?"
"In the cult"
"And why don't they visit you?"
"They know I don't like to be disturbed."
"And why don't you visit them?"
"They know I don't like to socialize."
"They are your friends but they don't socialize?"
"When you have to face death every day of your life, you come to understand that unfortunately you won't be able to do everything yourself no matter how hard you try."
