Demonic Cart (part 2)

I could tell that Shin was not in a good state. I really despise his overly kind way of thinking, so I quickly approached him. If I don't correct this, he might regret it in the future.

It seems like someone needs to give this guy a re-education, so he doesn't make foolish decisions in the future.

SLAM!

A loud sound echoed through the area, and everyone was very surprised to see me punch Shin in the face. No one understood what was happening.

"What are you doing, Ryu?" Shin said, angry.

"Ryu, maybe we should worry about other things," August said, trying to stop me.

"Don't worry about this, but no one can stop me from setting my brother straight," I said nonchalantly.

Then, I punched Shin in the face again to wake him up.

"I told you to stop," Shin yelled, trying to defend himself.

"Have you noticed your recent attitude? Have you realized that if it were just because of your actions, everyone around here could have been hurt? You're the supposed president of the magic club, and you've been trained by great people of the kingdom. You're even the grandson of the great Magi and Guru, and your grandparents have been training you since you were a child. But at times when you need to act decisively, you hesitate. Do you really need a tragedy to make you rethink your actions?" I said in an annoyed tone, and no one dared to interrupt, not even the teachers who had arrived.

"What I've told you before, even in the moment we fought when we reunited, have you forgotten it?"

"Being kind to your enemy will only bring disasters; you might even regret it. How could you look into the faces of your classmates' parents if something had happened to them, or even if they had died? You have to understand that you can't be so indecisive in situations like these, as you hold the lives of your comrades in your hands. Do you think talking to a guy who has become a demon could make him reconsider? Please don't be so naive and realize that we're in a real world. Lives here depend on you just because you're stronger than most in this place."

"You've really disappointed me. If you keep going like this, you're going to lose each and every loved one you have. Is that what you want?" I continued scolding him.

"Shut up," Shin said, trying to hit me, but it was useless because I used chains to immobilize him.

"I'm asking you, do you want to lose a loved one?" I said again.

At which point, Shin simply fell silent. I decided to remove the chains and leave him thinking. Then, I approached the guards who had come to protect the prince.

"The demon is dead. August will tell you everything about the situation. I'm leaving for now. See you later, guys... Regarding the last part, August, don't mention my name. Just say that the grandson of the Sage and the Guru killed him." After that, I appeared again at a great distance from the place and started petting Yuki, as it helps me calm my bad mood.

...

As for the guys, August explained the situation to everyone and the defeat of the demon. After that, everyone went back to the classroom, but Shin was not in a very good mood. He stood in front of the class and apologized.

"I'm sorry, guys, for not having acted the best way," Shin said as he bowed.

"Don't worry, you did a lot more than we did. You also had a chance to react to block his attack, and you didn't get hurt. This already shows your strength," August said, trying to cheer him up, and everyone nodded in understanding.

"But now, the important thing is that apparently Cart was controlled to become a demon, and Professor Oliveira must be related in some way," August said in a serious tone.

"Yes, if someone can manipulate someone to become a demon, things are very serious. And it seems like what Ryu said a few days ago, that maybe a catastrophe similar to the past but different is about to begin, should refer to this. Because, once again, a demon has appeared in the kingdom, but this time, they have consciousness..." The more he talked, the more the guys got scared because this was very serious for the kingdom.

After that, Maria, Secily, Yuri, Shin, August, and their guards went home to talk about the matter with the grandparents, but when they entered, they realized that the king was also there.

"What's going on, Uncle Diss?" Shin asked.

"A lot of things have happened, and we need to talk to you, your brother, and your grandparents about some things, but why don't I see Ryu with you?" Uncle Diss asked.

When he made that comment, there was an awkward silence, especially for Shin, who was in a very low mood.

"What's happening, Shin?" Grandma Melinda said.

Upon hearing her, he just sighed and told her about what happened with the demon and the little fight we had, and that after that, he left a little upset.

"Ah, you guys, why are you always fighting?" Grandma Melinda said, annoyed.

...

After calming down, I decided to return home with Yuki in my arms. So, I created a portal to my grandparents' house and crossed it without thinking much. When I entered the living room of the house, I found Uncle Diss and the grandparents having a serious conversation, and Shin and the others were listening.

"Finally, you're here. Where were you?" Grandpa Merlin asked.

"I just went to take care of some things that needed my presence," I replied as I walked towards them. I passed by Shin without paying him any attention. When the grandparents saw this, they could only shake their heads and wait to talk until everyone else left.

"What's happening?" I asked with doubts.

"Why do you always scold poor Shin? Don't you expect him to be just like you?" Grandma Melinda questioned.

"I scolded him because he deserved it. I'm not trying to make him like me, as it's not possible because we are different. But that doesn't change the fact that he acted terribly in this situation."

"They should know that he has become the president of a club where all the students from Class S are. I scolded him because his actions could have ended up hurting him or his comrades. What do you think would have happened if I hadn't completely blocked Cart's attack? Shin even tried to sympathize and talk to a demonized person. Do you really think that, with his soft heart, he can lead his comrades effectively? What if his carelessness and doubts had resulted in one of our comrades being severely injured or even dead? How could he face their families?"

"They have to understand that he should be the calmest person and bear the responsibility in that moment due to his strength or his background. Maybe it's tough, but it's how it is. But in everything he did, he did it wrong. He hesitated when he shouldn't have, got nervous when he should have remained calm, and even had compassion for his enemy."

"If he continues with this behavior, sooner or later he will regret his actions too much, perhaps even losing people who are important to him. I don't want that, so I treated him like this today to see if he wakes up and starts coming back to reality. He needs to know that there are times when he has to be decisive and do things he might not like to protect his loved ones." I finished speaking in a calm tone.