[Both reborn + Mythology + Historical Romance + Childhood Sweethearts]
The road to immortality is long and fraught with danger. In the middle of a trial, his father-in-law suddenly shows up, insisting on becoming his new dad. Should he accept him or not?
“Son, don’t be afraid. I’m your father.”
“...”
“It was all my fault. I let you grow up without a father for all these years.”
“No... no... You’ve got it wrong. I... I have a father.”
“I know. Your mother found you a new dad.”
“What are you talking about? I have a father. I really do.”
“That’s true. You must feel closer to him, but I’m your real father.”
“He is my real father.”
“Your father must treat your mother very well.”
“He’s all right. Wait, what does that have to do with you?”
“Your dad didn’t leave you on purpose. He had his reasons.”
“That doesn’t matter to me. You really have it wrong.”
“Right, what matters is telling your mother. But you have a new dad now. He might mind.”
“Of course he’d mind! I’m telling you again, I have a father, my real father!”
“You have to believe me. I really haven’t lied to you.”
“I believe you, I do. I’ll believe anything you say. Could you please let me go first?”
“No, you don’t believe me.”
“I do. I really do.”
“You don’t believe me. You won’t even call me Dad.”
“...”