God of Tricksters

The next day, Theo was practicing in his garden as he still had two more days before the meeting took place.

This was an important time since he had little time to practice after the apocalypse started.

But he was once again disturbed by others. However, it wasn't Rea that came to him this time.

The one who stood before him was none other than his grandfather, Leonardo.

His expression was grim as if he had many things he wanted to say. But Leonardo didn't say a single thing and only looked at Theo.

"Don't you think I deserve some explanations from your side, Theo?" Leonardo let out a long sigh while scratching the back of his head. He felt betrayed as this was the reason why he came here.

"What do you mean, Grandfather?" Theo tilted his head in confusion. "I don't understand."

Leonardo took out his Skylink and showed him the video.

The video was shot in the middle of nowhere. In that place, Theo stood while smiling evilly, staring at a huge white structure.

"Haha, with this, there's no need for humanity anymore. It's time for all of you to die." Theo laughed crazily as he struck the pillar, destroying it. Soon, the camera turned to the sky, showing a huge crack in the sky.

Since one punch wasn't enough, Theo crushed the entire structure with all his strength this time, making sure the structure shattered into pieces.

In that instant, the crack in the sky shattered, marking the beginning of the apocalypse.

"This has been spread among the population. Whoever still has the connection to the Skynet can see this video." Leonardo explained. "Well, there's also the case of another Theodore Griffith, so I'm not going to believe it immediately. However, I need to listen to your explanation right now."

"Hoh?" Theo narrowed his eyes. He couldn't help but remember yesterday's meeting with Flora Wegener. "I see. It seems that the witch loves to do it like this."

"That witch?"

"Flora Wegener. An old hag who pesters a young guy." Theo shrugged. "Anyway, before I explain everything to you, I'm going to state this first. That's not me or my clone. Instead, it's the Original me."

Leonardo took a deep breath, feeling relieved. Theo wasn't someone who would lie, so he believed it without hesitation. "Alright. That's all I need to know. But it doesn't change the fact that you're in trouble right now."

"Indeed." Theo nodded while squinting his eyes. "The Sword Saint and the Heavenly Sovereign have known about it, so I don't care much. But this place is that old witch's territory. If she's helping the Griffith Family, I'm afraid that my life is in danger right now."

"What did she want?"

"She wants me to fuck her."

"She wants what?" Leonardo widened his eyes in shock, thinking his ears had failed him.

"You didn't hear it wrong."

Leonardo pinched the bridge of his nose. "I can understand the situation now."

"Well, that's how it is." Theo sighed.

"So, since he can't get you, she plans to…"

"Yeah." Theo nodded with a serious expression. "She's taking the hands of my original self. Since I'm not there, my original self should be the second option. In other words, the Griffith Family is approaching this place, wanting to deal with me by joining hands with her."

Leonardo's expression turned grim. "I see. It seems that they're playing with fire, a huge fire."

"Indeed." Theo nodded. "Though, since you're my grandfather, I think you should know this. I was the one forcing my original self to start the apocalypse."

"You what?" Leonardo widened his eyes in shock. "You did what?"

Theo shrugged, not repeating his words.

Leonardo's expression became pale. He felt a bit betrayed since his grandson was actually the cause of the apocalypse. It was true that the Original Theo was the true culprit, but Theo was the one instigating it. This way, no matter how he tried to reword it, Theo was the one who caused the apocalypse.

"Why… Why did you cause the apocalypse?" Leonardo grabbed Theo's shoulder with a pained look. "Do you know what you're doing? You cause ten billion people to die and will increase from today onward. I ask again… Do you know what you're doing?"

Theo looked at his grandfather and nodded with a calm expression. "Yes. I'm not going to deny it. I'm the one who causes it."

"You… motherfucker." Leonardo gritted his teeth and clutched his hand. "There are a total of forty people missing from the War God Family. And there are ten people dying from the family. Do you not feel anything?"

"I do. If you want to condemn me, so be it. Even if I can rewind time, I'm going to do the same thing."

"Do the same thing? Do you know how hurt I'm right now? I feel betrayed!" Leonardo gritted his teeth. "I'm training you and protecting you this whole time not so that you can cause a genocide!"

If not for his age and calmness, Leonardo would have blown up and attacked Theo with all his strength. He was clenching his fists until they bled, trying to calm his heart. No matter how painful it was, he wanted to hear the full explanation first. "Explain it to me… EXPLAIN!"

"Will you believe my words if it sounds like bullshit?" Theo asked.

"I just want to hear your explanation." Leonardo gritted his teeth.

"I understand. Before I tell you about it, I want you to know one of my rules for my Order." Theo took a deep breath. "I won't lie. That's all. Whether you believe me or not, it's up to you, Grandfather."

Theo glanced at his grandfather's face for a moment, showing how pained he was. He was the second person that made Theo feel the warmth of a family after a long time. So, he also felt hurt to see him this way.

Theo took a deep breath, knowing that his story was so absurd that no one would believe, except for the Heavenly Sovereign.