“It’s you who aren’t the son of Father Yisügei,” replied Begter. “Belgütei, Qasar, Qachi’un, Temüge, Temülün,, and I are all his children, but only you are different. I know it! Everyone in the settlement knew it. You’re the only one who doesn’t. Merkid blood flows in your veins. You just used Ö’elün’s body to be born into this family―that’s all.” “What are you talking about?” “You may think it’s a rumor and no more, but go ask Mother. Your mother, the woman who gave birth to you, she knows all this better than anyone. If you can’t stomach asking her yourself, then ask yourself the question. Father Yisügei didn’t love … Continue reading Yasushi Inoue