Saved a Heroine From the Brink of Death

54. Other than Kwon Seong-shin-ga… How about Gung Seong-shin-ga?

#54. Other than Kwon Seong-shin’s song… how about Gung Seong-shin’s song?

Shin Dong-baek broke out in a cold sweat.

Who would have thought that the granddaughter I met after a dozen years would choose the path of an archer… no, an archer!

The direct descendant of the Great Powers chose the path of an archer who could see the liver from a distance?

I didn’t understand it in my heart, but I couldn’t say it out loud. In the first place, it didn’t make sense to ask him to abandon the path he had followed so far.

The compromise is… to learn the art of conjuring and to follow both the path of the archer and the path of the warrior… .

‘Archer and warrior… a terrible hybrid, but with talent, both can be great…!’

Shin Dong-baek thought of his son’s talent and wondered if Cynthia also had great talent.

Looking at the fact that he was able to perform “Ihwajeopmok” and “Mul-a-ilche” by Cheonmu Bong at that age, his potential was considerable.

“You are walking the path of the archer and the path of the knight together?”

“… Ahem. That’s right. How about becoming an all-round dealer who is good at both close range and long range combat?”

In fact, it was a hybrid.

Unlike her father, Shin Yu-hyeon, Cynthia was an ordinary genius with only physical talent.

In addition, she had awakened to the chronic nature of waiting, and her growth rate was also slow. She was somewhat instinctively aware of these points.

Cynthia listened to her grandfather’s words, thought seriously, and then shook her head. “… Can’t I just follow the path of an archer? I don’t really like close combat. Oh, but I’ll learn the art of liaison!”

Not liking her was an excuse. It was also a petty revenge. But her true intention was to only walk the path of an archer.

‘… If you walk the path of a counselor at my current level, it will be neither here nor there. It is right to continue like this.’

After much thought, Cynthia decided to first take the path of the archer, gain accomplishments there, and then think about becoming a counselor.

Now it seemed right.

‘I originally planned to ask my grandfather for his opinion and think about it, but… my grandfather has such a strong prejudice against archers… I think it would be right to just go with my own opinion.’

Perhaps the path of a counselor would be more appropriate. After all, he was a direct descendant of the Kwon Seong-shin family. However… he did not want to give up archery.

The answer may have been decided from the beginning.

“… That, that kind of thing.”

“Is it really necessary to call it the Kwonseongsinga? I think the Gungseongsinga wouldn’t be bad either… .”

Cynthia said with a mischievous smile.

“But shouldn’t we carry on the will of our ancestors…?”

“At a time when even my family is falling apart… What if I abandon everything I’ve built up so far and follow the path of power, only to be pushed out by another family and my family completely falls? Then, the will of our ancestors will be rendered meaningless. For now, I’ll think about power after I learn how to handle a bow properly.”

“Still… if you follow the path of a counselor, you can learn the skills within the family and grow quickly…”

“I think there won’t be a problem since the teacher is well-versed in archery.”

When Cynthia glanced at Cheonmu Bong next to her, he smiled and nodded. At the same time, Shin Dong-baek’s facial expression in front of him became noticeably gloomy.

He was just moving his lips, as if he had nothing more to persuade Cynthia with.

“… Yes. For now, it’s a priority to build up your strength. I haven’t even graduated from the academy yet, so let’s think about it slowly.”

Shin Dong-baek nodded and accepted Cynthia’s opinion. People in the family would be surprised to see him bend his opinions so easily.

But he was also human. How could he impose his opinions on his granddaughter who had returned after more than a dozen years?

‘… I’m glad you came back.’

Looking at his grown-up granddaughter, he thought of his daughter-in-law, Seo-yeon Lee.

Now that I look at it… the mother and daughter have identical personalities.

***

“Then let’s go now.”

“Yes? Already?”

As Cheonmu Bong got up from his seat, Cynthia asked back.

“I have important work to do. Your grandfather too.”

“ah….”

Shin Dong-baek looked at Cynthia and spoke with an affectionate expression.

“I want to bring you into the family, Sia… but I have a mountain of work to do. Right now, I have to go to the Seven Great Families Conference. It’s important, so I can’t miss it…”

Considering his own circumstances and Cynthia’s circumstances, he did not choose to take Cynthia straight to the family home.

“And Sia, you also need some time to gather your thoughts. It will take some time to restore your status within the family… Contact me when you have gathered your thoughts. Then we can officially join the family. If you need any help, feel free to contact me at any time. I will tell the family, so you can come whenever you want. The new house is your home, so feel free to think comfortably.”

“…Okay. See you next time.”

Cynthia greeted Shin Dong-baek.

***

Cynthia and I left the store and were walking around.

She was walking with a serious expression on her face, looking down at the floor, as if something was bothering her. I looked at her like that and asked her a question playfully.

“It’s been a while since I’ve seen you, grandfather… Isn’t that too much? Changing the family name to Gungseongsinga? Grandfather must have been surprised.”

“… I can’t forgive a melee dealer who ignores an archer. Even if that person is a grandfather I haven’t seen in a long time.”

Cynthia added as she spoke.

“And it’s also because I feel like I’ve grown too distant from my grandfather. I remember him as being on good terms with him… but now I feel a bit disconnected… I was thinking about what I could do to become closer to him. I just joked around a bit. I was also thinking about my family. If I were to use my bow and fists at my current level, wouldn’t we both be ruined?”

I nodded and answered.

“You’ve thought about it all.”

“Ahem. This is the kind of person I am.”

Cynthia was smiling with a triumphant expression. Looking at that expression, I felt like teasing her for no reason.

“But… I don’t really like archers either?”

“…yes?”

Let’s play a prank, Cynthia’s eyes widened and she looked at me with an expression of disbelief.

Her facial expression changed moment by moment and her pupils shook, proving that she was greatly embarrassed.

“… Are you kidding?”

“No, I’m serious.”

Before I was reincarnated, I really liked the AOS game called ‘Legend of Legends’. I often chose the ‘Top’ line to play, and the Top was a manly line that could only be won with short-range dealer characters, and it could be called a sacred battlefield.

A ranged dealer in that place? An archer?

It would be tantamount to committing an unforgivable sin.

That’s why my perception of long-range dealers… was no different from Shin Dong-baek.

“I’d rather have a solid tank or a close-range dealer than a long-range dealer.”

Of course, this thought was just a list of thoughts about the game.

In reality, it’s good to have a long-range dealer or a close-range dealer who’s strong. If Cynthia plays archer, then it’s natural to go with archer.

It was in the middle of that prank that Cynthia dropped a bombshell.

“… Should I change to a counselor?”

“…huh?”

***

Cynthia had already made up her mind about her family.

‘Let’s go visit the family next week!’

I’ve also decided on the family. What I’m thinking about now is… whether or not to continue dating.

‘Quite some time has passed… What should I do next? It would be a shame to continue dating like this… and it would be a shame not to do it either…!’

Cynthia looked deeply troubled.

It was about how to continue dating. Although I was taking walks with Han Seong-jin… Isn’t it normal for someone who has found a family to have some time to themselves because their thoughts are complicated due to family matters?

But Cynthia wanted to go on a date. She couldn’t let this opportunity slip away!

During that time, I heard something shocking from Han Seong-jin.

It was said that he didn’t like archers.

Cynthia was quite shocked by this and seriously considered changing her career path.

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“So… that was all a joke? You just didn’t like archers in the game?”

“…sorry.”

“Is this something that can be ended with an apology? I seriously considered changing my main weapon?”

“…no?”

“Is the reply a little late?”

“I don’t think this will end with an apology.”

“Right?”

Cynthia’s lips curved into a smile.

“I’m already in a complicated state of mind… What if you play a prank like that?”

“… Even if I had ten mouths, I would have nothing to say.”

“Even if I had ten mouths, I would have nothing to say… This isn’t something that can end with an apology… You said it yourself, oppa? Hehe…”

Han Sung-jin felt something was wrong at Cynthia’s strange laughter.