Chapter 47: Even the Absolute Being Is a First-Time Dad
Absolute One, First-Time Dad - Episode 47
The man currently gripping Kang-jun's collar, Kim Dae-seon, was a fairly well-known B-rank Hunter and...
A textbook nouveau riche.
He had been rated B-rank from his very first evaluation and had since earned unimaginable wealth.
He feared nothing.
The money he made as a Hunter alone was substantial, but his recent venture into alternative energy sources had also been a massive success.
By pooling all his assets, he had managed to prove the viability of his business and had recently secured a massive investment.
With solid funding now secured, it was only a matter of time before he sat on an even thicker pile of money—provided the planned research succeeded.
"Tch, inferior trash...."
Amid his hectic schedule, he had barely managed to carve out time to take his son out, only to get tangled up in this mess.
"See, this is what happens when you come to a dumpy neighborhood like this...."
He clapped his hands together twice—tap, tap—as if dusting them off, then added:
"I'll let it slide this once. If you don't want to embarrass yourself in front of the kids, get lost."
In his mind, he was being magnanimous—he didn't want to ruin the rare day out with his precious son by making a scene.
But...
Instead of responding, Kang-jun shifted his gaze to his daughter, who was still sniffling pitifully, and quietly studied her.
"Seol, wipe your tears."
"Sniff...."
"Are you upset?"
Seol nodded with another sniff, and Kang-jun spoke to her in a calm, instructive tone.
"It's alright."
Then he began to ponder how best to explain the situation to her.
'Raising a child is truly difficult....'
Children were like blank sheets of paper, easily stained by the actions and attitudes of adults.
His desire to raise his daughter without any shortcomings remained unchanged, but he had no intention of letting her grow into a spoiled brat.
He wanted her to carry herself with the dignity and grace befitting a member of the imperial family, to become a benevolent and respected figure envied by all.
"First of all, we are not beggars."
"Mm-hmm...."
"And even if we were."
Kang-jun added firmly.
"Poverty is never a reason to mock someone."
Bong-gu looked genuinely surprised by Kang-jun's rational response.
"But that man called us beggars...."
"That's because his heart is impoverished."
Kang-jun stroked Seol's head and continued.
"That's why I don't want you to grow into a pitiful adult who mocks others for their poverty."
"Mm-hmm...."
"I want you to be the kind of person who shares food with the hungry and gives your coat to those without."
Seol nodded earnestly, then extended her pinky finger and whispered solemnly.
"Pwomise."
"Yes, a promise."
Kang-jun gently patted her back before adding in a soft voice.
"And as for that man—he'll pay dearly for upsetting you, so don't be sad anymore."
Kim Dae-seon scoffed at that, tilting his head mockingly.
"Oh-ho~?"
He stepped closer, poking Kang-jun's chest with his finger—poke, poke—and jeered.
"What, did being called a beggar in front of your kid hurt your pride?"
Poke.
"What're you gonna do about it, huh?"
Poke.
"How exactly do you plan to make me 'pay'?"
Just then, Bong-gu stepped between them, gripping Kim Dae-seon's wrist tightly.
"Sir, the kids are watching—maybe we should all calm down first...."
"Who the hell are you?"
"I'm just worried you might regret this very, very badly...."
"I said, who the hell are you?!"
Bong-gu had a sinking feeling that if he didn't intervene now, things would escalate beyond repair.
"If this continues, your son might spend the rest of his life mourning the loss of his father...."
"Are you threatening me?!"
"Not a threat—just a concerned warning. Doesn't the thought break your heart...?"
"What kind of lunatics are you people?!"
Kim Dae-seon tried to shake him off, but when Bong-gu wouldn't budge, he started yelling, "Let go, damn it!"
At that moment.
Kang-jun's gaze shifted toward a door in the kids' cafe labeled Staff Only.
"Let's have our talk somewhere quieter."
Kim Dae-seon snorted at Kang-jun's suggestion but smirked. "Fine by me." He strode ahead, leading the way.
"Daddy...."
Seol tugged at Kang-jun's sleeve.
"I'm scared of fighting...."
Kang-jun replied flatly.
"I won't be fighting."
"Then...?"
"Just delivering punishment."
He patted her head gently.
"Stay with Uncle Bong-gu and play. I'll be back after a quick chat with that man."
With a reassuring smile, Kang-jun followed Kim Dae-seon.
"You little bastard, you'll regret today for the rest of your miserable life."
Kim Dae-seon began removing the expensive luxury watch from his wrist.
"Don't worry—I'll make sure the compensation is generous enough that you won't feel too hard done by, even if you end up disabled...."
Kang-jun tilted his head slightly.
"Hey, are you rich?"
Kim Dae-seon grinned smugly, his tone dripping with condescension.
"Oh yeah, you little shit."
He took off his suit jacket, folding it neatly before continuing in a mockingly patient tone.
"I doubt a beggar like you has ever even heard of the Secret Society of the Wealthy...."
His grin widened.
"But I'm a Bronze-tier member."
Meaning his liquid assets deposited in their banks exceeded 15 billion won.
"Bronze doesn't sound very high-tier...."
Kim Dae-seon bristled.
"A maggot like you could work like a dog your whole life and never even qualify for a Bronze account, let alone open one—!"
Kang-jun cut in.
"I've been Orichalcum-tier for quite some time now."
Kim Dae-seon blinked. "What?" But he dismissed it as a lie and pressed on.
"And my company was fortunate enough to catch the attention of a high-ranking member of the Society, who saw its potential and pledged a massive investment!"
"Investment?"
"You're too stupid to understand, but we live in completely different worlds. How dare a lowlife like you—!"
As he rambled, he stepped closer, his voice turning icy.
"I was going to let you off easy since I'm in a good mood, but you just had to push it, huh?"
Then he added:
"Fine. It's late, but if you get on your knees and beg now, I'll still let it slide."
"Hmm?"
"And make your brat apologize too."
Kang-jun tapped an imaginary calculator in his head before replying.
"I've always despised the unworthy rich. People like you make my eyes burn—so I usually just take everything from them."
"What?"
"You seem exactly that type. If luck ever favors you again, try to act with some dignity."
Kang-jun pulled out his phone and dialed.
- Y-Your Immortal Majesty...!
It was Kazan.
"I'd like to withdraw all my assets entrusted to the Secret Society of the Wealthy."
Kim Dae-seon muttered, "Y-You're insane."
Despite his disbelief, a sliver of unease crept in.
'Is this guy really a client of the Society?!'
Kazan's voice trembled in panic.
- I-Immortal One! W-Why such sudden—?!
If a high-value client like Kang-jun withdrew everything at once, the bank's liquidity would take a massive hit.
- P-Please reconsider—!
Kang-jun glanced at Kim Dae-seon.
"What's the name of the company that promised you investment?"
Kim Dae-seon's voice shrank. "N-New Energy Corporation...."
Kang-jun spoke gravely.
"Unless you retract your investment pledge to New Energy Corporation, I'm withdrawing everything today."
Kazan replied instantly.
- Consider it retracted!
Kang-jun nodded in satisfaction.
"Good. Then we're done here."
Kim Dae-seon could only gape in stunned silence.
Step. Step.
Kang-jun walked up to him, smiled, and tapped his chest.
Tap.
A seemingly harmless gesture—but enough to sever the circuit coiled around Kim Dae-seon's heart.
With his mana circuit severed, he was now just an ordinary man, incapable of wielding mana.
As Kim Dae-seon felt the mana within him scatter, his eyes bulged in horror.
"For men drunk on petty power and fame, there's no punishment quite like this."
"Guhhk...!"
"You dared speak ill of my daughter—death would be fitting. But I'll spare you, for your son's sake."
Overwhelmed by pain, Kim Dae-seon collapsed, writhing on the floor.
As Kang-jun turned to leave, Kazan's trembling voice came through the phone again.
- Your Immortal Majesty! I was actually about to contact you regarding an urgent matter....
Kang-jun glanced at the whimpering Kim Dae-seon.
"What is it?"
Kazan answered immediately.
- As per your instructions, we successfully registered the Elixir for the upcoming American Auction—but....
"But?"
- We've received intelligence that a criminal syndicate called the Brotherhood is attempting to interfere with the auction.
Kang-jun murmured.
"The Brotherhood?"