Chapter : 2 .
So, what is the report today after one year? Tell me about the best reports among the children who turned nine this year."
"Boss, as per your orders, we paid a heavy price to that sorcerer and obtained the reports of three children—two boys and one girl. Among them, one boy's report is quite unusual. Here is the first boy's report, see for yourself."
"I see... This boy's blood is best for use in wars against monsters. But it's not that valuable. Although only one in a hundred children possesses this strength, its usage is declining these days. We won't kidnap him; the military will take him anyway."
"And Boss, here is the girl's report. This one is truly rare."
"Is that so? Let me see... Yes, this is incredible! This girl's blood can even revive the dead. Her name is Quhina. Tell me, what blood powers did her parents have?"
"Boss, from what we found, the mother's blood power was 'Healing Blood'—if she rubbed her blood on a wound, it would heal completely. The father had 'Recovery Blood'—if he applied his blood to a severed hand or leg, the limb would reattach and heal."
"Oh, I see now. A perfect marriage between those two resulted in a child with such magnificent power. Her blood is the 'Blood of Life'."
"This blood is truly precious. We must kidnap this girl today at any cost. We will sell her blood in the black market through secret channels; it will fetch a massive fortune. Kidnap her and bring her to our base tonight."
"Understood, Boss. And here is the third boy's report."
"Forget it. We've already found a precious girl; this boy's report doesn't matter now."
"But Boss, this is a case like nothing seen before. You must see this report."
"If you're telling the truth, show me. Let me see what kind of blood report this boy has."
"Wait... what is this? The boy's name is Hen Sahi, and indeed, such a case has never been seen before. Tell me about his parents' powers."
"Boss, his father, Jeo Ferex, has 'Bomb Blood.' If experiments are done on his blood, a bomb can be created that is best for fighting monsters. He served in the anti-monster military for 40 years and is now retired. The mother, Dali Exson, has 'Acid Blood,' but her acid only works on monsters. Even a single drop can melt a monster, yet amazingly, it has no effect on humans and requires no experimental refining."
"I understand now... the father has Bomb Blood and the mother has Acid Blood. This means their son has a very special power. The report says this child's blood is 'Sinister.' We will kidnap this boy as well. I want both these children at the base by tonight!"
"Yes, Boss, it will be done."
After the sorcerer's report, I returned home with my parents. I wasn't told what was in my blood report, but since seeing it, my Mom and Dad were extremely worried. I couldn't understand why my blood was declared sinister. It was evening, and I was shut in my room, feeling uneasy. I quietly walked toward my parents' room, and that's when I heard my father's loud voice.
"How could we give birth to a child with such sinister blood? I wish I had never married you so I wouldn't have to see this day!"
"Speak softly, Hen Sahi might hear! And why are you blaming me? I told you we weren't a 'perfect match' for marriage. But you were obsessed with marrying me! When you knew you had Bomb Blood and I had Acid Blood, why did you marry me?"
"How was I to know such a dangerous and sinister child would be born? Whatever happened, happened. Now that we know the power of his blood, we must be extremely careful. Ensure there are no harmful objects in his room. Don't let him near anything sharp. We have to guard him more than ever. We must even stop him from going outside."
"Wait... I think someone is standing outside listening. Hen Sahi, is that you?"
Hearing my mother's words, I ran away with tears in my eyes.
"Oh no, it seems Hen Sahi heard everything!"
"This isn't right! If you want to go, then go, but I'm not coming to give him any excuses."
"How stone-hearted are you? Our son heard those cruel words, and you won't even go to comfort him? I didn't expect this from you. I'm going to console my son."
"Fine, go! Who's stopping you? Go quickly before he hurts himself."
I was sitting in my room, leaning against the closed door. My father's words were ringing in my head, forcing me to cry. Suddenly, there was a loud knock on the door.
"Son, Hen Sahi, it's me, your mother. Please open the door, I need to talk to you."
But I didn't reply.
"Look son, I know what your father said was wrong. He shouldn't have said that. Please don't try to hurt yourself. From your childhood until now, we haven't let you feel any pain, and we won't let you feel it in the future either. Your Dad and I both love you. Please, listen and open the door."
I thought to myself, You might love me, Mom, but after hearing Dad, it feels like he never loved me at all.
"Listen, Mom..."
"Yes, yes, tell me, my son!"
"I won't open the door until Dad comes to apologize to me."
"Look son, being stubborn isn't good. Your Dad has gone to sleep. He said he would apologize to his son tomorrow."
Hearing my mother, I knew for sure she was lying. So, I didn't open the door. Suddenly, my mother started shouting.
"Hey! Who are you people? What are you doing in my house?"
"Tell us, where is your son, Hen Sahi? We've come to take him."
"Who are you? Why have you come for my son? As long as I'm here, you can't take him!"
"Listen, cooperate, or we will kill you!"
As soon as those men spoke, I heard my mother scream. I was terrified. I slowly walked toward the door. When I felt something warm like water under my feet beneath the door, I opened it quickly.
What I saw inside broke me completely. My mother was dead, and her blood was flowing under the door into my room. Seeing my mother's condition, I fell to my knees. Suddenly, a massive explosion echoed from my father's room. After the blast, I saw my father crawling on the floor. He spoke to me in pain:
"Run from here, son..."
And then, without any physical wound, I was suddenly knocked unconscious. I couldn't understand what was happening to me.