After sending Saffa into the sandbox, Rex did not immediately turn away.
He stood there silently, watching.
The world inside the sandbox continued to move forward at its natural pace.
The survivors of the flood were still rebuilding.
Small settlements had begun to grow.
Smoke rose from crude huts.
Humans hunted for food, farmed for stability, struggled and survived despite the changes.
And now- They had something new.
Creator’s Apostle.
Rex’s gaze shifted toward Saffa.
Even from outside, he could feel the difference.
Saffa stood among them like a mountain among pebbles.
His presence alone created pressure that kept mortals at bay.
The people did not dare to approach him too closely.
Even Archon, who had seen Rex himself, maintained a respectful distance.
“This is good…” Rex muttered softly.
“Alice, activate time acceleration.” [DING!
500 POINTS DEDUCTED.] [TIME ACCELERATION ACTIVATED.] The world began to move again..
Seasons shifted in moments as days turned into years in the blink of an eye.
Rex continued watching for a while before slowly shifting his attention.
The moment Saffa entered, Rex had already noticed something unusual.
Not just strength, But overwhelming balance.
To confirm it, he had already checked his stats.
Name: Saffa (Human) (Saiyan Ancestor) Master: Rex Age: 49 Strength: 25 (1st Stage Potential) Agility: 25 (1st Stage Potential) Endurance: 30 (1st Stage Potential) Intelligence: 15 (1st Stage Potential) Spirit: 30 (1st Stage Potential) Rex looked at the numbers again in his mind.
Even now- He felt a slight pressure.
“My intelligence has already reached the human limit and yet…” “I still fall short.” That realization did not frustrate him.
Instead- It excited him more.
“So this is the level beyond humans…” His eyes narrowed slightly.
“Good.
This is exactly what I needed.” Bringing Saffa into the sandbox was not a random decision.
Training Amal was only the surface.
The real reason- Was growth, not just for the sandbox.
But for himself as well.
“For now, he trains Amal, but later…” “He will train my subordinates.” “And eventually…” Rex’s lips curved slightly.
“…me.” A faint anticipation appeared in his eyes.
Power.
He had gained control, influence and wealth.
But strength- is something he still lacked.
“And I won’t remain weak forever.” Rex continued to observe.
Inside the sandbox- Saffa had already begun his training for Amal.
He stood before Amal, the child named by Rex himself.
The one destined to shape the future of human growth.
Amal stood silently.
Unlike others- he looked directly at Saffa with a curious and calm.
Saffa observed him for a long moment.
Then without warning- he moved.
A blurring image was seen at the place he stood.
Before anyone could react- his hand had already reached Amal’s shoulder.
As he pressed down with his on his shoulder, the ground beneath Amal cracked.
The child’s legs trembled.
But- he did not fall.
Saffa’s eyes flickered.
He only used 1% of his strength but even that was impossible for the humans of this land to withstand.
“…Not bad.” Around them, people gasped and fear spread instantly.
“What is he doing-” “He’s hurting the child-” “No… this is training…” Archon stepped forward instinctively, but stopped.
His body stiffened as he felt a sense of threat.
Saffa didn’t even look at him.
Yet- Archon felt it clearly.
If he took one more step- he would die.
Cold sweat formed on his back.
“This… is the Apostle…” Saffa removed his hand.
Amal staggered slightly- but remained standing.
His breathing was uneven, but his eyes- were burning.
Saffa spoke calmly.
“If you want to grow…” “Then endure.” No more words or explanation was needed.
As training had begun.
Rex watched silently.
A faint smile appeared on his face.
“…Good.” Without interfering further, he slowly withdrew his focus.
“There’s no need for me to step in.” “Saffa already knows what to do.” His body relaxed slightly.
The tension that had been building inside him for days began to fade.
The cool breeze from the lake brushed past him.
The rustling leaves above created a soft rhythm.
For the first time in a while- Rex allowed himself to breathe.
“…I should rest.” He leaned back slightly, closing his eyes.
The sunlight filtering through the mango tree felt warm.
It was comfortable and peaceful.
For a brief moment- everything was quiet.
Then- “REX!” A loud voice shattered the silence.
Rex’s eyes opened instantly.
Footsteps approached rapidly towards him.
Within seconds- Sandy appeared; panting heavily, sweat dripping from his face.
His expression was filled with urgency- and irritation.
Without even catching his breath, he started shouting.
“How the hell are you sitting here so peacefully like an old man when such a big thing happened in the village?” “Are you an idiot or are you pretending to be one?” Rex blinked once as he sat up slowly.
“What are you talking about?” “Calm down first.” “Then explain properly.” He picked up a water bottle from beside him and handed it over.
Sandy snatched it immediately without hesitation- He gulped down half of it in one go.
“Haah… haah…” He wiped his mouth and dropped down onto the ground, still breathing heavily.
“You really don’t know?” Rex shook his head.
Sandy stared at him for a moment.
Then- A grin slowly formed on his face.
“Oh… you’re going to enjoy this.” Rex raised an eyebrow.
“Say it.” Sandy leaned forward slightly.
“That idiot, Ragnar- your uncle’s son- He brought a girl home in full wedding attire.” Rex’s expression didn’t change.
Sandy continued- “And not just that… The girl is four months pregnant.” Silence filled the air for a brief moment.
Then- Rex let out a soft laugh.
“…I see.
So it finally happened.” Sandy blinked.
“…Finally?” Rex waved his hand casually.
“Nothing, continue what you were saying.” Sandy narrowed his eyes suspiciously- but didn’t press further.
“The moment they entered- Your uncle lost his mind.” “He started shouting… throwing things… And then-” “He kicked Ragnar out of the house, right in front of everyone.” Rex chuckled again.
“Public humiliation… That must have been quite a scene.” Sandy grinned.
“You should have seen his face.
The man who always boasts about his son…” Reduced to that.” “But that’s not even the main problem.” Rex looked at him curiously.
“Oh?” Sandy’s expression became more serious than before.
“That girl… She’s from the Buro tribe.” Rex’s eyes flickered slightly.
“The Buro tribe…” Even without asking further, he understood.
A clan despised by society because of their nature and avoided for their practices.
“…So that’s the issue.” Sandy nodded.
“Exactly.” “It’s not just about the pregnancy anymore.
It’s about status… reputation… Your uncle is finished.” Rex leaned back slightly.
A faint smile formed on his lips.
“…Good.
With uncle’s personality, even in death he won’t accept that girl as his daughter-in-law.” “Very good.” Sandy looked at him.
“You’re enjoying this way too much.” Rex shrugged.
“Shouldn’t I?” “They never showed mercy before.
I should enjoy this more than anyone else.” Sandy didn’t argue.
He knew that much.
But then- His expression turned strange, almost… mischievous.
“Oh… but wait.” “There’s more.” Rex glanced at him with his eyes raised.
“…More?” Sandy leaned closer, lowering his voice slightly.
“You won’t believe this.” Rex didn’t respond and just waited.
Sandy smirked.
“That woman next door to your uncle… Sister Irene…” Rex’s eyes sharpened slightly.
“What about her?” Sandy’s smile widened.
“She’s actually his daughter, your uncle’s illegitimate daughter.” The silence that followed was eerie; everything froze in that silence.
Even the wind seemed to stop.
Rex’s expression stiffened.
“…What?” Sandy nodded slowly.
“She is your uncle’s daughter, from an affair with Irene’s mother.
And from what I heard there should be others like her but with different mothers.” This time- Rex didn’t react immediately.
His mind stopped working.
He couldn’t process this information even with his intelligence.
Then his lips started moving rapidly.
“…That’s impossible” uttering these words repeatedly.
Even in his previous life- He had never heard of such a thing.
Sandy raised his hands.
“Hey, I’m just telling you what I heard.
but the way people are talking… It might be true, but what actually happened back then I don’t know.” Rex’s fingers tightened slightly.
This was something deeper and darker than what he knew previously.
“If this is true… …then things are not as simple as they seem.” His thoughts began to connect rapidly.
He knew Irene’s mother died because of suicide.
“…How many are there?
…How many things has he hidden?” Sandy watched him carefully.
“…You okay?” Rex exhaled slowly.
Then- A faint smile appeared again.
A smile cold enough to freeze fire.
“…I’m more than okay.
This just made things easier.” Sandy frowned slightly.
“…Easier?” Rex stood up slowly.
His eyes looked toward the distance.
“If there are secrets… Then there is evidence.” “And if there is evidence… …then there is control.” Sandy didn’t fully understand, but he could feel it.
The shift in his tone and mood.
Something had changed in Rex.
“Tomorrow they’re arriving” Sandy tilted his head.
“Who?” Rex glanced at him briefly.
“…You’ll see.” He picked up his bottle and dusted his clothes.
His mind was already moving ahead.
Eastern Dragon Mansion.
“This matter…” “I’ll dig it out completely.” “No matter what it takes.” His eyes darkened slightly.
“…This time…” “I won’t miss anything.” A storm had already begun forming.