The Duke's youngest son is Unbearable
"Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely…"
Man, these words are simple yet very true. The one who said these words must have really been… "corrupted," hehe.
Does power corrupt? Maybe. But why? Is it power's very nature to corrupt?
If that's true, does that mean everyone who has power is… corrupted? And if they are, then how much? Partially, slightly, or fully?
Who, then, is the most corrupt?
Is it the police, who have the power of law over the people who break it?
Or is it the military, with the power of weapons?
Or is it the politicians, controlling the police, the military, and the infamous red buttons?
Or perhaps it's the people who fund those politicians—those who control everything from the shadows.
To know who is the most corrupt, we need to figure out who is the most powerful.
If I asked a random person, "Who's the most powerful being?" they'd probably answer with one word: God.
Well, it makes sense. I mean, God Himself says in His holy scriptures that He is the source of all power. The most powerful being there was, is, and will ever be.
If He is the source of all power...
And if power's very nature is to corrupt...
Then does that mean "God," the source of all power, is also the source of all corruption?!
I rubbed the back of my neck, my lips twitching into a nervous smile. Probably not, but then again…
Angels, the second most powerful beings, worship God and cannot disobey Him. At least in Islam, they can't. Christianity? Well, that's a whole different ballgame. So I don't know—maybe.
But what about the people who believe in God?
There are plenty of radicals out there. I mean, I've seen enough news stories about people blowing themselves up in the name of God. Killing others in His name.
Some even believe they're chosen by God, so they kill for Him.
Are they believers in God? Corrupted by the Devil? Or enlightened beings who see something my dumb self doesn't?
I squinted, tapping my fingers rhythmically against my thigh. Man, I don't know about Hell, but after all these blasphemous thoughts, I don't think God's letting me into Heaven either.
Now, everyone's probably wondering, Why are you talking about these blasphemous things?
Well, it's my grandma's fault.
"What did she do?"
Nothing! It's not what she did—it's what she said. When I was little, my grandma used to say, "If you have nothing to do, think about God." So, technically, it's her fault.
Title: The Duke's Youngest Son Is Unbearable
Asher, the youngest son of an esteemed archduke, is infamous for his arrogance, sharp tongue, and reckless demeanor. To the outside world, he’s the epitome of a spoiled noble, but beneath the façade lies a storm of confusion and turmoil. Memories of a past life on Earth haunt him, colliding with his current existence, and leaving him questioning the very fabric of reality.
A dungeon raid at Aetherion Academy turns into a life-altering event when a rivalry with the commoner prodigy, Elvin, spirals out of control. Left for dead, Asher experiences his first "awakening," a mysterious phenomenon that not only heals his shattered ether core but also grants him the power to manipulate space and time. His revival raises more questions than answers—why was he brought back, and what does this awakening truly mean?
Asher’s newfound abilities catapult him into a world of intrigue, where nobles play dangerous games, ancient secrets resurface, and shadowy powers stir in the background. His abrasive personality and sharp wit make him enemies at every turn, but it also hides the growing weight of responsibility and guilt he carries.
With each stage of his awakening, Asher’s abilities grow stronger, moving from controlling objects and altering the physical world to rewriting the very concept of time itself. But with great power comes consequences, and the line between saving the world and destroying it becomes increasingly blurred.
join Asher in this journey.
