Reborn: Apocalypse Ready. War Goddess by My Side novel Chapter 323

Chapter 323 Grandpa’s Protective Charm

He genuinely didn’t know whether he should feel happy or sad…

Steven looked up at the sky as well.

“Grandpa, how did my parents die? Were they very powerful when they were alive?

“If they were powerful, then how could they have been surrounded and killed by beasts?”

The corner of Steven’s mouth twitched.

What Brian said next stunned him even more.

“They became fertilizer for the earth over a decade ago.”

Steven’s eyes widened.

“Grandpa, can you please be a little more serious when we talk about my parents?”

“I’m not serious?”

“Do you think ‘fertilizer‘ sounds serious?”

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“Oh, right, I’ll be more careful. Though that fertilizer probably turned into dirt a long time ago…”

“Grandpa!”

Brian chuckled. Good, he’d managed to steady this brat. Being a grandfather was hard…

Bianca felt like she shouldn’t keep listening and returned to her room.

The grandfather and grandson remained in the courtyard.

Finished

Brian said, “If the Reads come after you for revenge, be careful. But if they need killing, kill them. Don’t be afraid. Kill until they’re terrified!

“If they hunt you down, hide in the Academy. If that’s not enough, reveal your SSS–rank talent. The Academy will definitely protect you with everything they’ve got.”

Steven nodded solemnly. “Grandpa, don’t worry. I won’t make you bury your grandson.”

Brian nodded. Good kid. When his temperament was ready, he would tell him the truth…

Suddenly, as if remembering something, Brian pulled the key from around his neck and tossed it into Steven’s arms.

“Put this on.”

Steven stared at the familiar key and froze.

Wait, that wasn’t right. He wasn’t supposed to give it to him yet!

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14:44 Tue, Jun 23

Chapter 323 Grandpa’s Protective Charm

Steven cautiously asked, “Grandpa, what does this key open?”

“What key?” Brian asked in return.

“The one you just gave me.”

“That’s not a key.”

Steven was often speechless around his grandfather.

It was obviously a key. It looked a little ancient, sure, but it was clearly a key.

“Grandpa, if it’s not a key, then what is it?”

“A protective charm.”

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Steven’s face twitched. A protective charm, my ass. In his previous life, he had tried it on who knew how many locks, and now he was being told it was a protective charm?

Brian said, “This is a protective charm passed down by our ancestors. It belonged to your grandfather’s grandfather’s grandfather’s grandfather’s grandfather’s…”

“Grandpa, can we stop adding grandfathers for a second?”

Brian impatiently replied, “Just wear it. No matter what happens, you’re not allowed to take it off. If it ever goes missing, I’ll break your legs!

“It can save your life, as it carries the blessings of your grandfather’s grandfather’s grandfather’s grandfather’s grandfather’s…”

Steven collapsed into his chair in utter defeat.

It was the first time he had ever felt that his grandfather was an old prankster.

Still, Brian had talked far more today than ever before, and there was something very different about him today.

Whether Brian was some hidden powerhouse or not, he was still Steven’s grandpa. Some truths didn’t need to be dug into too deeply.

14:44 Tue, Jun 23AM.

“Divine Sigil: B–rank Wind–Fire Divine Sigil, Two–Sigil Lv. 12

“(Divine Sigil Evolution Progress: 12.5%)

“Beast–Type Divine Sigil: SSS–rank Crimson–Eyed Heavenfang Sigil, Two–Sigil Lv. 17

“(Beast–Type Divine Sigil Evolution Progress: 17.3%)

“Spirit 1414+60/2000

“Strength 1434+60/2000

“Agility 1414+60/2000

“Speed 1414+60/2000”

Steven let out a light breath.

Not bad. One step at a time. He wasn’t outside the city now, so he still chose to raise all four attributes evenly.

The extra twenty points in Strength came from the half–level increase of the Wind–Fire Divine Sigil.

He could not stop his Beast Energy Conversion.

14:44 Tue, Jun 23AM.

Chapter 323 Grandpa’s Protective Charm

He withdrew from his consciousness space.

After washing up, he stepped out.

Bianca was already awake.

“Steven.”

Steven gave a soft hum of agreement. They hadn’t slept together last night, and somehow it felt like something was missing.

“Has Hope woken up yet?”

Bianca shook her head. “Not yet.”

Steven followed her into their room.