The Count’s Youngest Son Is A Player - Chapter 102

Episode 102

“So, Raoul, you are from a place called ‘Earth’ like all the strangers, and you were reincarnated here after losing your life?”

“Yes, and in the process, I returned to the past.”

Raul explained his past to Ravel and Cardenas without hesitation.

He no longer wanted to hide the truth from those who would share his fate anyway.

There is a lot of work to be done when I come in contact with players in the future, and it is tiring to repeat excuse-like explanations to them every time.

So why did they bother to reveal something now that could have been revealed from the beginning? It was because the story was so hard to believe and Raoul himself wasn’t sure.

It was only after confirming that the players appeared and the connect system was working properly as he remembered, that he decided to reveal the truth.

“After hearing the story, I understand now. “The information contained in the Link Cafe was not a prophecy about the future, but rather a summary of what Raoul had experienced.”

Ravel has thought of the Connect System as simply something that embodies the power of God.

But it was a tool for humans on a place called Earth to connect to this connected world.

It was a shock to Ravel, who had thought of Raoul as a messenger from God.

But even for a moment.

‘If you think about it, it’s not wrong, is it? It makes no sense for ordinary humans to experience regression and reincarnation. I must have been blessed by God!’

Ravel was convinced. The fact that Raoul was reincarnated here and met her was not a coincidence.

Cardenas, who was deep in thought, seemed to have had similar thoughts.

“It is a story that is difficult to believe. But one thing is clear: Raoul, there must be a reason why you were reincarnated like that.”

Cardenas continued speaking with an expression and voice full of regret.

“Maybe Raoul, like me, a moment will come where you have to make a choice. Because those who have extraordinary power are bound to have great responsibilities. The important thing is that when you face that moment of choice, you must make the decision with your own will, not anyone else’s. And to do that, you have to become strong. Those who are not strong have no choice but to be swayed by the circumstances around them.”

Cardenas looked back on the long years he had spent chained to the seal and wondered if it was truly his will.

Humanity in crisis. Only a select few humans can stop it.

At the time, I believed it was my will. It is a noble sacrifice for the peace of mankind.

But now I wasn’t sure.

Perhaps it was a decision made as if driven by a situation where there was no other alternative.

Or maybe it was self-justification disguised as a sense of justice.

If only he had the power back then. If I had the power to overturn that unreasonable choice, would the outcome have been a little different?

‘Anyway, it’s all in the past now.’

His remorseful eyes turned to Raoul.

A young man, full of will and full of potential.

It was as if I was seeing myself in the past.

Maybe that’s why he didn’t want this young man to follow the same path as him.

I hoped to proudly destroy it without being swept away by the malice and absurdity that engulfs the world.

Cardenas’ eyes were gaining strength again.

* * *

After Raúl revealed his past, Ravel and Cárdenas began to act more actively.

Ravel spent most of his day getting information from the Earth and the Internet.

“It’s really amazing. An ocean of information that connects the whole world! “I really can’t imagine what we could do using this.”

“Science and technology on this place called Earth are really interesting. “It would be great if we could use it here too.”

Like a curious fairy, Ravel collected and studied various information through the Internet.

Occasionally, I would ask Raoul about things I did not understand, fueling my passion for learning.

‘I thought you would be interested in Earth’s diverse cultures and spectacular attractions, but I was wrong.’

Raoul reflected on the fact that he had underestimated Ravel based only on her appearance.

Although she appears to be a cute and pretty fairy, she is a wise woman who has survived in the library for thousands of years.

Raoul couldn’t even imagine how vast the books she had read and the knowledge she had gained over those long years would be.

However, I hoped that I would have some time to relax now that I had worked hard for so long. So I asked subtly if I should take it easy.

“Don’t worry, I’m doing it because I like it. A little research could help Raoul. I think there might be a way to use this thing called the Internet to get revenge on those guys even if Raoul doesn’t go to Earth. “Aren’t you excited?”

I couldn’t stop Ravel, who was so motivated.

Training times with Cardenas have become much more rigorous.

Until now, it felt like they were just lightly watching the training, but now they have started to actively teach swordsmanship.

As proof, Cardenas officially accepted Raoul as his disciple.

He is a person who helped create the swordsmanship of the Ashton family and other prestigious families of the Kingdom of Ruben. Of course, he was well aware of the pros and cons of swordsmanship.

“The Ashton family’s swordsmanship is definitely excellent swordsmanship. The destructive power using a two-handed greatsword can certainly be said to be the best among the kingdom’s swordsmanship. However, swordsmanship that is too biased to one side gradually reveals its shortcomings as the level increases.”

Surprisingly, Cardenas demonstrated and explained Count Ashton’s sword technique, ‘Bear Crush’.

“The reason Bear Crush remains an excellent swordsmanship is because of your family’s extraordinary physical abilities. This is because a body stronger than that of an ordinary person allows one to perform movements that would otherwise be impossible. But…”

He said in a strong tone as he planted his two-handed sword on the ground.

“This swordsmanship is not suitable for you.”

“….”

Raoul also knew.

You could tell just by looking at his father, Earl Melvin, and his eldest brother, Dylan. Their bodies surpassed human levels.

And unfortunately, no matter how much he trains Raoul’s body, he will never be able to reach their level.

“I’m not saying you should abandon your family’s swordsmanship. Because it’s like your roots. However, if you use it as it is now, it will overwork your body, wear it down, and possibly destroy it in the future.”

Raoul bit his lip. This is a problem that I am actually feeling these days.

As he reached the level of expert, his understanding of mana increased, but his physical development was almost at a standstill.

He was somehow making up for his shortcomings with mana assistance and telekinesis enhancement techniques, but his limitations were felt.

Cardenas said firmly, placing his hand on Raul’s shoulder.

“I will teach you my sword skills. As the roots are the same, achievement will be faster. And one day, if you reach a certain level, it will be possible to modify your family’s swordsmanship with your own hands to suit you. “What are you going to do?”

“thank you. Please take care of me, Master.”

In this way, Raoul let go of the bear crush he had been learning for a while and took up a new swordsmanship.

It wasn’t that I didn’t have any regrets, but in some ways, it was a great opportunity.

Although he himself does not say it, Cardenas was clearly an absolute being who surpassed the Master.

How could you be dissatisfied with the fact that he would personally teach you his swordsmanship?

The swordsmanship proficiency was reset from Intermediate 8LV to 1LV, but the level itself did not go down.

Cardenas’ sword technique was named ‘Infinity Sword’. It was a swordsmanship characterized by endless linkages and changes in swordsmanship.

It suited Raul well, as he had always practiced swordsmanship in a similar way, and that is probably why Cardenas recommended it.

However, it was natural that Raoul’s skills did not satisfy his eyes.

“There is no need to be too obsessed with the connection between swordsmanship. If you unfold it repeatedly, at some point you will naturally know the path the sword will take. For now, just focus on feeling and understanding the flow.”

With Cardenas’ appropriate advice and demonstration, and even moving Raoul’s body directly through Regnator, the achievement was bound to be quick.

* * *

In the morning, I do territory work, and in the afternoon, I attack dungeons and gates on the outskirts of the territory.

And in the evening, he trains with Cardenas in the secret training hall in the basement of the Lord’s Castle, and at night, he chats with Ravel for a while before going to sleep.

This was Raoul’s daily routine that had been repeated for nearly 15 days.

As his territory increased, the tasks he had to take care of also increased.

However, because the lord’s representatives and officials were properly deployed, the workload was greatly reduced compared to the beginning, and it was expected that things would run reasonably well without Raoul in the near future.

Gates and dungeons had to be maintained consistently.

To prevent the number of unnecessary dungeons from increasing, estate soldiers constantly patrolled and checked for new gates that were created.

Closing a gate that had been turned into a dungeon took a lot of time and effort, so organizing it at the gate level was essential.

And for dungeons with profitable monsters or abundant resources, a strategy team centered around guild members was operated.

In the case of dungeons, unlike gates, entry and exit were free and there was no limit to the number of people entering.

After a certain period of time, monsters regenerate, and the same goes for guardians.

There is something called a [conquest gauge] in the dungeon, and as you repeatedly deal with monsters and guardians, the gauge fills up.

And it was a system in which the dungeon would disappear once the final boss ‘Dungeon Manager’ that finally appeared was dealt with.

So, in the case of valuable dungeons, either intentionally do not deal with guardians or set a period of subjugation to prevent the subjugation gauge from accumulating.

Of course, there is always a risk of ‘outbreak’ in dungeons that have been left for a long time, but with the difficulty adjustment, that will no longer be the case for the time being.

Raoul attacked dungeons and gates whenever he had time to increase his level and proficiency.

As my level passed 80, attacking gates and dungeons became less efficient.

Unfortunately, it was a situation we had no choice but to endure until a higher level gate appeared.

smart.

It was Kane who entered the office.

He reported, putting down the bundle of documents he had brought with him on the desk.

“This is the list of strangers requested by the Master. “Of the 2,000 people who visited in the first and second weeks, all but 17 completed the survey.”

New players were being added every week. Now, 15 days later, we have reached the third stage.

“In particular, we checked every single person who accessed the Marcus Kingdom’s free city ‘Ignet’.”

“great job. “It’s a lot of trouble to dispatch and manage informants to distant places.”

“Of course it is something that must be done. Compared to before, the budget is generous and there is sufficient support, so it is fun to work. ha ha ha.”

After talking about this and that for a while, Kane left the office and Raoul took a deep breath while looking at the report he had brought.

Information about what I was probably most curious about was written right here.

‘Whew. I’m nervous.’

Depending on the information written here, his plan will reach a turning point.

Raoul calmly read the report with a trembling heart wondering which one it would be.

(Continued in the next part)