Regressor of the Fallen Family - Chapter 230

Episode 230 The path ends with just one step.

It can be completed with a simple nod of the head.

Or the final point that completes the picture.

These are choices that may be easy for some people.

What if the end of the path you take could be a cliff?

What if something completed with just one nod could change my life?

What if the picture could be ruined because of the last point taken?

But is it really that easy to choose?

For Logan, that was his current concern.

– Become a king. Or it doesn’t work.

A choice that is even more difficult because you know it will happen the way you want.

Since it was a choice that would change his life and the fate of his family, he had no choice but to be cautious and worry.

However, the inconclusive worries only made him more distraught, and in the end, Logan went out alone in the middle of the night.

He walked through the quiet streets all night under the martial law he had created.

I thought and thought again, without realizing that the morning sun was setting into the sky.

A red-haired, red-eyed young man with a serious complexion walking alone on the streets of the capital.

Passers-by often looked back at the young man because of his striking appearance.

‘No way…’

There were some people who tilted their heads as they looked at his characteristic appearance, but the young man who seemed lost in thought did not pay attention to his surroundings at all.

People who had doubts about the sight of a young man wandering around without any escort soon just passed by him indifferently.

Until someone who recognized the young man became thoughtful and knelt down on the spot and screamed.

“Rogan McLane, Excellency! How could you be here…?!”

An old gentleman in fancy attire. The sight of him, who appeared to be a nobleman, kneeling on the floor without delay caught the attention of the young man who was lost in thought, and soon caused a huge stir in the area.

“Rogan McLane?”

“That Macline?”

“Aaaah!”

The person who was screaming without realizing it quickly covered his mouth.

Those nearby trembled and fell to their seats, while those who saw it from afar hid and whispered.

“The person who killed the king…?!”

“It is said that the Countess Elaine was exterminated without leaving a single soul behind…”

“They say they kill everyone who even makes eye contact…”

People were whispering and talking quietly to others, not realizing that the young man could hear everything.

As the street became more and more noisy around him, people who sensed a suspicious energy started to leave from afar.

“Over there…!”

“Rogan McLane….”

“I’m scared!”

People tremble in fear even though nothing has happened.

However, the name of the protagonist who recently took over the capital, Ani Kingdom, and started a bloody war had a lot of power.

The one who killed the king.

On the day he entered the palace, the number of dead reached over 1,000.

Because the scope of the massacre even included the relatives of the nobles who rebelled.

The young man sighed with a bitter smile, and the knights flocking towards him further increased the commotion in the street.

“Your Excellency Logan!”

“dismissal!”

“Everyone get out of the way!”

Doo doo doo doo.

Heeeeeeee.

The knights quickly jumped off their horses and bowed down in front of the young man.

“Grand Duke, how did you come out alone? Please tell us.”

“…I wonder if this will happen.”

“yes?”

“No, that’s enough. I have to go back now.”

“…Yes. Bring her!”

“That’s it. I’ll go on my own feet.”

Shook.

Seeing the young man disappear as soon as he finished speaking, the knights looked at the spot where he was with blank expressions.

Among the knights present, there was no one skilled enough to figure out which direction he had disappeared into.

Long after that.

Logan’s expression was heavy as he looked down at the noisy streets from the highest roof of the capital.

“I didn’t want this…”

I muttered quietly to myself.

A sudden wind blew and passed by, enveloping him as if to comfort him, but his lonely expression as he looked down at the street blankly did not change for a long time.

* * * […People are gathering a bit more, but it’s still controllable. That’s it.]

McLane’s era has come.

Dwayne briefly summarized and reported on the situation in the town where people were gathering like crazy after hearing the word spread throughout the kingdom.

“Good job Dwayne. I don’t have a father either, but please give me a little more strength.”

[of course. It’s just after we passed a big juncture. Everyone at Confucius’s territory is cheering for him. Even if you are tired, cheer up!]

The furry administrator’s smiling face soothed Logan’s bitter heart for a moment.

Is that why?

“What will Dwayne think if I become king?”

Logan suddenly asked a sensitive question without realizing it.

[yes? Uh… um… why do you do that to me…?]

As expected, he looks embarrassed.

“No, that’s enough. I wasted my words.”

I shake my head, hiding my bitter feelings.

[…Is that why you have a bad expression?]

Dwayne narrowed his eyes and asked back.

Logan paused and smiled bitterly.

“…It’s just that my mind is complicated for many reasons.”

Dwayne, seeing that expression, hesitated for a while and then spoke in a cautious voice.

[Actually, as a vassal, it is difficult to give an opinion about such an important matter.]

“Yes, that’s right. Pretend you didn’t hear it.”

Logan let out a small sigh as he looked at Dwayne, whose mood had become heavier.

Then Dwayne, who looked a little embarrassed, hurriedly spoke.

[No, my honest opinion is that there is nothing special. So, it’s a bit more difficult to say haha.]

“Nothing special?”

When Logan’s eyes turned bright, Dwayne scratched his beard-covered chin, hesitated, and then carefully opened his mouth.

[I never thought Confucius would worry about something like that.]

“Hmm?”

[Usually, even if people around you try to stop you, you just ignore it. More worry-free and thoughtless than anyone I know… oops. This is Cancel Cancel.]

Dwayne, who had been in a cold sweat and looking the other way at the fatal mistake of speaking, seemed to gain courage and continued speaking immediately when Logan showed no reaction with a blank expression.

[Oh anyway. Confucius was the type of person who, if he thought there was a possibility, would just commit and see it. Honestly, I think it’s a really dangerous way of thinking, but Confucius used those dangerous attempts to create results that everyone can’t help but nod their heads at.]

“…Okay.”

The expression was a little different, but in the end it was the same thing as Eilen.

Along with his father, his retainer, who had watched him longer than anyone else, also conveyed the same message.

[I believe it will be the same this time too. No, everyone in McLane probably thinks the same way. Confucius, do as you wish. If you want to be king, ascend to the throne. If not, don’t!]

Dwayne smiles cheerfully and presents a refreshing conclusion.

A smile naturally appeared on Logan’s face.

“Okay. Thanks Dwayne.”

The answer didn’t solve all my concerns, but it definitely put my mind at ease.

– Now let me help you. Whatever you choose.

It was heart-warming support, with Eilen’s words coming to mind again.

of course.

[And when you become king, please take good care of me. Rather than a territory administrator, he was probably a minister of the kingdom…]

Although there was a bit of strange selfishness attached, Logan was able to laugh happily because he knew it was just a joke.

[If possible, it would be better if it were the Minister of Finance.]

…Isn’t this a joke?

When Logan’s eyes twitch slightly.

[Is our Prince becoming king?]

A familiar young man with brown hair and brown eyes came out from behind Dwayne, who was hidden by his size.

A look of surprise was evident in his wide eyes.

The mouths of the two people who were communicating opened at the same time.

“Rick?”

[hey! When did you come in!]

[The administrator sent you on an errand! There was no answer when I called…]

[No, but I dared to mess with the communications room…] As

a commotion arose beyond the communications port, Logan raised his voice.

“It’s okay, Dwayne. It’s not that big of a secret. It’s not even confirmed yet.”

[Oh, sorry. I didn’t mean to hear it…]

It felt like he had a headache for a moment, but since he would find out soon anyway, Logan shook his head with a small sigh.

“I’ll say it again, it’s not confirmed. I know I’ll be scolded a lot if I spread nonsense.”

[Ah, my mouth is heavy. You know. Still, our Confucius is a king, but that’s… something, so that’s why the saying came out, right?]

He looked confused, as if he couldn’t quite understand what he heard.

I believed in his loyalty, but I felt the need to crack down on him.

“It’s not confirmed! Don’t you understand what I’m saying?!”

[yes? Oh yes. Then he might not become king…?]

“Yes.”

[Ah… Ah haha. Fortunately.]

Fortunately?

“…lucky?”

Logan unconsciously asked Rick’s unexpected words.

[Oh no. That’s a mistake. I’m not happy, but I’m relieved. No, isn’t this one too?]

[Rick Now to Confucius…]

[No, Administrator. That’s a mistake!]

[But this guy…] When

the area beyond the communication port became noisy again, Logan sighed and said.

“Dwayne, go out first.”

[Yes?]

“It’s been a while since I wanted to have a chat with my personal attendant.”

[The late Confucius. Did I make a mistake?] I

really just wanted to hear the story, but Rick’s blue face seemed to overlap with the citizens of the capital not long ago, so Logan forced himself to shake his head to shake off distracting thoughts.

At least it won’t be Rick.

Phew….

“No. No, Rick. I really just want to talk. Dwayne…?”

[Yes, Confucius. Then, I will report to you later.]

“Okay.”

As Dwayne left the door, only Rick with a restless expression was reflected in the communication port.

[Confucius. Did I make a mistake? I just thoughtlessly… My opinion doesn’t matter. You can just ignore it…]

“Rick.”

[I was just saying this because I was worried…]

“Rick!”

[Yes, yes. Confucius. I’m listening.]

Only then did Rick respond to the repeated calls with a stiff expression.

Still looking confused.

Looking at that expression, Logan spoke in a soft voice.

“I don’t mean to blame you. I really want to hear your opinion. You’ve been watching me by my side for the longest time.”

[That’s right. I am the attendant who has been with Confucius for the longest time.]

“Yes. He is my dedicated servant, my friend, and in a sense, like my brother.”

[…Confucius. [You put me like that…]

Rick, who was quickly filled with tears, seemed to have calmed down a bit and looked at Logan with a calm expression.

“So I seriously want to ask your opinion. Do you think it would be bad if I became king?”

[…no. I’m sure it would be a wonderful thing.]

These words are completely different from the words I blurted out a while ago.

“Awesome thing? You said earlier that you’d be lucky if it didn’t happen?”

Logan’s frown narrowed again, but Rick, who couldn’t see it because he had his head down, continued speaking in a low voice.

[That… is definitely a cool thing. Yes, that’s cool. How could I not like Confucius, whom I have served since I was young, to rise to a high position? Maybe thanks to this, I too will be able to earn a place in the royal family. But…]

“…But?”

Seeing Rick’s hesitation and hesitation, Logan couldn’t wait and asked a question.

Nevertheless, Rick, who hesitated for a while longer, finally seemed to have decided on something and carefully raised his head and looked into Logan’s eyes.

[Those wonderful things are nice, but honestly, I liked the old days.]

“Huh?”

[When it was a quiet rural area of McLane, not a complex estate like it is now. Confucius would practice or sometimes go horseback riding, and I would accompany him. Those worry-free days were better.]

“….”

[Of course, I know that the family is better off now. But after some time, it became difficult to see Confucius’ smiling face. That was on my mind the whole time. That’s the look on my face right now too. Confucius… are you having a hard time right now?]

Brown eyes filled with deep concern.

Logan, who felt that his voice was full of sincere concern, was overcome with tears and turned his gaze to the sky, or rather, the ceiling.

[I am worried that if you go to a higher position, you will have a harder time than now. That’s why I said I was glad. Just think of it as the thoughtless worry of an ignorant servant.]

Logan was speechless for a long time as he watched Rick in the communication port repeatedly lowering his head.