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Chapter 8 - caretaker

Zyroth's eyes snapped open.

Standing before him was the same terrifying man who knocked him out cold—a Legend Knight. A chaos-slayer. A monster in his own right.

Knight Hun: "Well now, how are my children doing?"

Nell (scowling): "We're not your kids, old man."

Hena (whispering): "Do you want to get hit by him again?"

Hun: "Hmph! I told you, call me Grandpa Hun, you brat."

Teana (eyes sparkling): "Oh my god… is that gold?! Can I have it?!"

Hun: "Kids these days… no respect. And no, you can't have it. Especially since you called me old man."

Hena: "Grandpa Hun, can you tell me a story later?"

Hun (smiling): "Kind kid… of course. Come here."

Selma: "Do you own a restaurant, Grandpa?"

Buma: "More importantly… do you have food?!"

Hun (sighs deeply): "This is going to be my life now, huh…"

Zyroth (shouting): "WHY the hell is this guy our caretaker?!"

Hun (throwing hands in the air): "These goddamn kids! Fine, fine! I'll explain already!"

He stood tall, brushing the dust off his long cloak.

Hun: "To be honest… I quit my knight duties to become a grandpa. No wife, no kids… just a big house and a scary face, apparently. I requested—well, forced—the king to grant me this wish. I wanted peace. Instead, I got you little demons."

The room was silent.

Then—

One (stepping forward): "Grandpa Hun… can you teach me your sword skills?"

He tried to look innocent—but everyone could tell he was scheming a bit.

Hun (grinning): "You've got good manners, and sharper eyes than most. You've got a warrior's soul, boy. Yes… I'll teach you."

Zyroth (groaning): "This is gonna be chaos."

Hun (smirking): "Exactly. I wouldn't have it any other way."

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