Then he remembered his past,Remember when he was just a little child, born into a wealthy family, one of the most influential in the navy.
The strongest in the family would obtain the position of admiral in the navy, and Rick found his father holding that position.
So, from a young age, he trained to succeed his father in the position. His father's role wasn't simply handed over; it had to be earned, and Rick had to be the strongest. Absolutely, he needed to surpass every member of his family in his generation to secure that coveted position.
There are those who are born into this world with nothing, then begin to fight to gain value. This, of course, is a difficult choice, and undertaking it is not easy. There are also those who spend their entire lives searching for a way to fight to prove themselves but do not succeed. All these are difficult choices that require determination and struggle. But what is harder than that is what I have been through. The most difficult thing is to be born at the top and have to maintain that, fighting to stay at the peak. You are born to find the fight awaiting you; you didn't choose it, nor did you want it. Rather, it chose you. And all you can do is continue fighting for something you don't want, without stopping. For me, this is the hardest fate.
Sibling rivalry and family competition must have been intense as Rick and his uncle, Iin, aimed to outshine the other children in the family.The rivalry between Rick and his uncle, Iin, grew more intense with each passing year. The competition eventually turned into animosity, and Rick's father was determined to see his son victorious. Meanwhile, Uncle Iin saw his son, Noo, as the savior who would restore the family's lost glory. When both reached the age of 20, a battle was to take place between them to determine the stronger one who would continue the family legacy as the next admiral. Rick's father had high hopes for him and would always proclaim to everyone that his son would emerge victorious and become the next admiral in his place.
The day of the battle arrived, and the outcome was not clear-cut. Their strengths were evenly matched, their fight was intense, and the result was ambiguous, leaving his father puzzled.
But Rick didn't have the stamina to keep up with his cousin for long. With each passing moment, the advantage shifted more towards his cousin, and things took a turn for the worse for Rick. This continued until the blow that left Rick unconscious, shattering his father's hopes as well. After the end of the fight, they had a new admiral.
I remained in my bed for three days, being treated by the doctors. My mother and sister visited me every day, while my father did not come. When I asked about them, they responded with silence and sorrowful expressions.
On the fourth day, my father visited me. I expected him to inquire about my condition and whether I felt any improvement, but all I received was a look of disappointment that made me wish the earth would open up and swallow me.
After his prolonged silence, he uttered one sentence, "You still have a chance to make your life meaningful; you can challenge him to a fight to the death. If you win, the position of admiral will be yours again."
At that moment, I thought to myself, "What is he talking about? Would he have me fight his son to the death for a position? I am not afraid of death, but I refuse to live my life in that way."
But my father wasn't the type to understand through words or the kind of person you could convey information to peacefully, especially if it went against his wishes. So, I nodded my head in agreement.
And he left without asking about my condition, only when he reached the door, he turned and said, "Immediately after you recover, you will return for training."
Despite everything, I couldn't live my life his way. As my cousin was destined to achieve glory as an admiral, I vowed to find my own path, surpass him, and make everyone recognize my worth.
Right after my recovery, I abandoned my family name and fled to start my own life, forging my path independently.Indeed, it was the wisest choice I made in my life. I experienced trials and battles I would never have encountered,if I had kept my family name. I meet people fate wouldn't have united me with as a wealthy family's son. Sometimes, the path of self-redemption and seeking a meaningful purpose outweighs personal comfort or the absence of immediate suffering. Joining this seemingly perilous mission may have been the most fitting choice for me after my initial decision.
Indeed, embarking on this mission provides ample opportunities for me to make a name for myself amid these seas.
I chose to forge my own path. I did not want to live as my family, my father, or the world wanted me to. I will live my own way and create my own glory. I won't be someone who merely preserves the glory of my ancestors; I will be the person who creates his own glory.
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