Regressor of the Fallen Family - Chapter 144

Episode 144 ‘It was half and half anyway. are you okay. Where can I meet the 3rd prince? Master, you just have to persuade him slowly.’

Night streets of the capital city.

Logan, who was running on the roof, tried to comfort himself like that.

Although he failed to obtain a solid sword sword, he had other cards he could use.

‘Persuading the three princes is like flipping the palm of your hand…’

Will you accept the fate of death or imprisonment for the rest of your life, or will you believe in the slightest possibility of becoming king and take an adventure?

Ordinary people would choose the latter if possible.

If it were the three princes that Logan saw, he would naturally choose the latter.

So, what you need to obtain now are forces that will strengthen the three princes in addition to yourself and your family.

‘It has to go as planned…’

After running in the dark for a while, Logan’s footsteps led into a mansion with a pattern embroidered with colorful flowers.

“These conditions are so great, do you really have any intention of keeping them?”

Count Roberts Floyd was holding his head, unable to fall asleep even in the middle of the night, when he would normally have been sleeping soundly.

The only thing that keeps him from sleeping is two thin pieces of paper.

I will give you whatever you wish for, the seat of Margrave that will be vacated by the war. Come to us.

He closed another letter with similar content and looked at the ceiling with a smile.

Rumors were often heard here and there that the two factions that had clashed at Harun Castle a week ago had suffered considerable damage on both sides.

And the aftermath of those rumors were the letters he held in his hands right now.

Both factions are now slowly reaching out to neutral forces.

Although it is not an official force, thanks to the Sword Duke who was the first to declare neutrality, many of the nobles near the capital, especially around the Esperanza domain, declared neutrality.

Of course, it is not a force comparable to the 1st and 2nd Prince faction, but it is enough to tip the balance if they take one side.

That was why the two factions couldn’t mess with him, but tempting him with sweet conditions was a different story.

‘Even the Duke of Geom will not stop a family that wants to withdraw its neutrality. ‘I don’t know if it’s coercion.’

And in this situation, the words of the bastard who took away his ‘treasure’ just six months ago came to mind again.

“I asked you to remain as neutral as possible. Did you expect this? No way…”

“It’s true that I expected it.”

“omg!”

Suddenly, Roberts Floyd literally jumped at the sound of a voice coming from behind him.

“Who are you!”

Although he was not that strong, he was a Force user and had the skills of an average knight, so I couldn’t help but be shocked.

Especially since I was well aware of the defense warning magic that was unfolding in the mansion.

However, the voice he heard next surprised him more than the sudden intrusion.

“It’s me, your father-in-law.”

A familiar voice. However, when the black mask was taken off, the face revealed was unfamiliar again.

“Prince Logan? No, that hair color… why the eyes?”

“First of all, I would like to apologize for coming to see you so rudely. I have something important to tell you without anyone knowing…”

Logan’s next words made Roberts Floyd’s face gradually harden.

And the first answer that came out was negative, just like the expression on his face.

“It’s certainly an interesting story, but it’s something that puts the fate of the family at stake. It’s not easy for me to make a decision.”

Although he used the word ‘difficult’ in an indirect way, Roberts Floyd’s expression was dark.

The tone made it seem like he would have immediately shook his head if it weren’t for the family his daughter entrusted to.

But Logan did not lose his composure.

“Isn’t that because you think that even if you gather all the power of the neutral nobles, it is weak?”

“I won’t deny it. Besides, the fact that you chose me as the focal point to gather neutral forces means that Excellency Felix has already rejected you, right?”

Logan smiled bitterly at Roberts’ guess.

“I plan to try to persuade you more, Master. It looks like you still need some time.”

“Well… there are things he said, but I wonder if he will get what he meant…”

The Count, whose complexion became even darker, answered with a long sigh.

“Great. Anyway. Even if the Esperanza family came forward and gathered all the neutral forces, it would be difficult to fight against one of the factions. It is incredibly dangerous. Even now, they seem to be in a hurry and are tempting us with ridiculously sweet conditions.”

“I know.”

“Are you saying that even though you know? In fact, there are families that have already joined the faction and headed to the front lines.”

“He knows too.”

According to the original history, the father-in-law in front of us, Roberts Floyd, would also have tried to join the Second Prince faction.

‘It’s a little early, though.’

Other than Floyd, all the families that had not maintained neutrality in their past lives and had fallen prey to factional temptations had already confirmed their dispatch.

So, Logan was able to come up with this plan.

Everyone who could be captured by them has already been captured.

“However, there is one thing that your father-in-law does not know.”

“…Something?”

“The fact is that our McLane force, which will add strength to that alliance, is strong enough to take on two or three or more margraves at once.”

“I heard that your family was active in the war, but that’s a bit…”

“Recently, we made the Marquis Calia’s army retreat. Of course, it was an elite team with that superhuman storm sword.”

Even so, he did not go so far as to say that the remaining military power in the territory was not included.

Because I believed that alone was persuasive enough.

“…Is that really true?”

Indeed, the count’s eyes were clearly different from before.

However…

“Princess Eilen was also at the scene. Why don’t you ask her directly? Communication will probably be possible soon.”

“What?!”

“I’m not sure…”

“You dragged my daughter to the battlefield?! That’s where the storm sword is?! You, you crazy bird…!!”

Logan had to appease his enraged father-in-law, sweating for a while, as a result of failing to properly understand the feelings of a father who had a daughter.

However, after much effort, the Count calmed down.

“Then it’s the McLane and Duke Esperanza families… If we add the remaining neutral noble forces there, there’s definitely a possibility. At least it seems better than taking a half-baked gamble that might result in the family losing money.”

“then…?”

“I will gladly join you. Please take care of me, ‘son-in-law.’ Of course, all of this must be based on the premise that His Excellency the Sword Master moves.”

“…of course.”

8 months since the civil war broke out.

Roberts Floyd, the head of the Floyd family, who boasts the strongest influence among the nobles who are still neutral, accepted Logan’s proposal.

next day.

Logan entered his teacher’s mansion along the same route as the previous day and was able to meet the 3rd Prince, whose complexion was somewhat haggard compared to before.

“It’s been a while, your highness.”

Despite the sudden voice coming from behind him, the 3rd Prince calmly turned his head as if he knew.

And he smiled bitterly as he looked at Logan taking off his mask.

“Yes. It’s been a while, Sir Logan.”

“How have you been, Your Majesty? I came here because I thought it was time to keep the promise I made earlier.”

“Ha… it’s a promise…”

The prince with a pale complexion looked at Logan with his blue eyes sparkling.

Logan got straight to the point without even saying anything.

“As I said that day, I am on my way after dealing with Roger Bipros. Now, I want to make you the monarch of this country. Of course, if you wish.”

“Hmm…”

A slightly flushed face at the word monarch.

However, the third prince, Rogers von Grandia, did not easily open his mouth.

Then after a while.

“I am sheltered and protected in the duke’s mansion, not the royal palace, and you are also meeting me like this, hiding your proud bloodline. Is that possible in this situation?”

“it’s possible.”

The prince’s eyes became a little clearer as Logan answered without any delay.

“The 1st and 2nd Prince’s factions are busy fighting each other, so their power is continuously decreasing. And I am preparing a force that can put an end to their reduced power in one fell swoop.”

“…How?”

“Our family’s power has already been proven in the central battlefield. And more than twice that amount of firepower is waiting in the territory.”

“Huh?! Is that really true?”

The prince’s eyes sparkle even though he simply said double.

‘You were listening to information about the war, right? ‘Okay, desirable.’

A smile formed on Logan’s lips.

“And if we can persuade Master to move only the neutral forces, we can easily wipe out the remaining forces of both factions, which will have decreased over time.”

“And I’ll get them to support me in the end?”

The Third Prince’s eyes began to become more and more alive.

“Yes, that’s right. No noble would turn down the opportunity to gain a place in a new country.”

“Even if your master won’t help?”

“McLaine already has plenty of power, Your Majesty. And as time goes by, the situation will only become more favorable.”

A simple but solid strategy.

Only then did smiles bloom on the faces of the three princes, whom they had not seen in a long time.

‘It would be counterproductive to continue persuading Master right now. Now it would be better to go back and talk to them occasionally via communication. From now on….’

For several days from that day, Logan went around secretly meeting with the leading figures of the neutral forces who had remained firmly neutral until the end of the war in his previous life and eventually fell into disrepair.

To use it as a stepping stone to achieve Logan’s most certain plan.

* * *

– Maximize the production of Liberatio and rapid crossbows. Increase vigilante training.

This is what Logan ordered the territory immediately after declaring the faction’s withdrawal.

When Logan arrived at the estate after stopping in the capital, the work was already well underway.

“The production of crossbows and magazine Liberatios has increased by more than 1.5 times the original amount, and the number of vigilantes is now approaching 20,000. However, there are some complaints about the increase in training time as the harvest season approaches…” “That’s

about it. It’s okay. Good job Ronnie.”

“No, brother. Of course I had to do it.”

Logan patted the shoulder of his younger brother, who had grown up to be quite dependable over the years.

“Any news from the central front?”

“They say there has been a lull since the last crash a week ago.”

“What? Why?”

It’s too early.

I guess we haven’t seen that much serious damage yet?

Ronian, who received Logan’s questioning gaze, made an embarrassed expression.

“I don’t know about that. Isn’t it probably because they are trying to consolidate their forces and gather more resources?”

“…I guess so.”

It was a little uncomfortable, but I can’t fully look into the situation on the front line from here.

Instead of worrying about unnecessary things, Logan decided to focus on expanding the family’s power right away.

“Good. You were very kind to me while we were away. Take it, this is your reward.”

“yes?”

“Take it quickly. I think it’s a reward for protecting the territory safely.”

Ronian’s eyes landed on the sword held out towards him. Even

the runes engraved on the sword body looked like they were decorated with fancy decorations. It was a sword with bluish cold flowing out from the elegant sword body.

Just at a glance. I could see that it was a fairly high-level artifact.

“This is the sword used by Planz, the Moonlight Knight. The name Frigus was engraved on it. It means cold in ancient language. “It looks like it’s level 4.”

“Why do you have to do this to me? Even if you use it…”

“Lux has awakened natural magic. So I don’t need it.”

“Ah…! That was truly possible! Wow!!”

Ronian, whose eyes seemed to have almost doubled in size, continued to exclaim in exclamation.

However, he quickly shook his head again.

“Oh no. Still, I think it would be better if I didn’t take this.”

“What?”

“Then give it to your sister-in-law. This Mane is enough for me. You never know. I wonder if Manet will awaken natural magic like Lux.”

Lux is a luxury item that contains the soul of a dwarf craftsman. Manet, which can be said to be its lower form, is fundamentally different from Lux.

‘It’s not like Hamar can create it again on purpose. ‘

Even though my younger brother doesn’t know that,

“This is to remember you for protecting the family while we were away. You can use it.”

Aslan had already given Heinkel the one-tier lower sword that he used to replace Velochitas, which was taken away from his father.

Logan thought that Ronian should receive this sword.

“In that case, all the vassals should receive it together. Not me.”

“Huh, this guy….”

“Like I said, it was something that had to be done. Isn’t the safety of your sister-in-law, who will be McLane’s next hostess, more important?”

“That’s you… hmm.”

“Yes?”

“No, no. Well, if you say that, it would be better to do it.”

Aside from being a fiancee, Eilen is also a talented person with the potential to become a superhuman.

If it wasn’t Ronian, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to give it to Eilen.

“Oh, you’re smiling for some reason, bro? As expected of my sister-in-law…”

“I’m doing it because I’m proud of you, man!”

He sighed.

Now, the future really doesn’t know what will happen.

Even though he foresaw the coming chaos, Logan was able to smile reassuringly, even if only for a moment.