Reader’S Regeneration Life [EN]: Chapter 422

422

I Am Different From You

“Ahem.”

As Zion expected, Raido didn’t offer any particular rebuttal.

If he were to argue, it would imply that his daughter was still lacking, and Raido, being a fool for his daughter, would never do that.

The daughter he taught had surpassed her master and father—what greater praise could there be?

Therefore, all he did was scratch his head roughly, as if suppressing his temper.

“Of course, Raido’s skills are excellent. But Lucia has added her own techniques to what Raido taught her, and, more importantly, she has gained a desperate sense of real combat.”

“Real combat?

Has Lucia been through that many battlefields?

It doesn’t seem like it…”

“A battlefield might have been better.

I think you realize what I’m talking about, Raido.”

Raido blinked for a moment as if considering the words, then let out a short sigh as if he understood what Zion was getting at.

Come to think of it, Lucia wasn’t the only one he had taught.

A monster who had absorbed all the martial arts he had built up over decades in less than a year.

Moreover, he had achieved this despite not being in perfect physical condition, so now that his body was fully recovered, he had become an existence that was beyond being called a monster, something that was hard to even name.

“Kim Yu-hyun, that guy was there.

That monster who even I can’t handle now.”

“Kim Yu-hyun helped Lucia improve by sparring with her.

You know Kim Yu-hyun’s personality, don’t you?”

“Yeah, I know it well.

He’s not one to do things half-heartedly.

Considering what he suffered at my hands and his original personality, he’s definitely not someone who would be lenient or take it easy.

He probably drove her like a rat.”

Raido nodded, as if he could imagine it without further explanation.

Although he hadn’t seen how the top-tier celestials were crushed, the way Ru was instantly driven into a corner and beaten so badly that she couldn’t even open her eyes, and the way the sanctuary’s walls, which were covered in all sorts of defensive magic, were simply erased with extremely simple swordsmanship, showed that he was completely different from the Kim Yu-hyun who had been lying face down, seriously injured and seemingly dead, a few years ago.

If such a person had honed Lucia’s edge, he would have honed it to an excessive degree.

So that whatever it touched would be instantly sliced through!

“So, it wasn’t that you were treating me like an old man, but that you were just getting rid of me because I’m old.

Tsk.”

They were all young, and all women.

When Raido first saw them, he wondered if this was some kind of childish game, but he soon realized he was wrong when he saw their movements and skills.

Each and every one of these women was someone you wouldn’t want to make an enemy of.

“I was just a decoration?

Oh, well.”

Zion noticed that Raido’s mood had dropped at his grumbling.

In times like these, it’s best to deliver some good news to lift his spirits again.

So, after apologizing to the butler of the Klauzen March [a region or territory] in his mind, he opened his mouth.

“At least you didn’t end up like Sebastian.”

“Why are you suddenly bringing up that guy?”

“I heard that Lucia just slammed Sebastian to the ground.

She didn’t do it hard enough to hurt him badly, but still, he’s Sebastian, who comes from the Royal Secret Guard.”

“Puhaha!

Ugh!

Khak!

Khahaha!

Lucia did what?

Slammed Sebastian to the ground?

Khahak!”

As expected, Raido immediately burst out laughing at the news that Sebastian had been defeated by his daughter.

Then, shouting, ‘I wonder how much he complained that even his daughter was tormenting him after me!’ he even vowed to go see Sebastian’s face once.

“That’s great news.

I love it!”

He kept laughing and shouting, ‘Serves you right, Sebastian!’ until he realized that Zion was staring at him.

He cleared his throat, ‘Ahem.’

Then, returning to his occasionally serious demeanor, he opened his mouth.

“What are your plans now?”

“As promised, I will safely guide them to the beach, help them board the ship, and let them leave.

Of course, I won’t just kick them out, but support them with everything they need…”

“Not that.

I’m not interested in that kind of thing at all.”

“Then…”

“I’m talking about your next move.

You know that you’ve gone beyond a reasonable level.

You’ll admit that you’re in a position where you’ll inevitably be checked.”

As soon as Zion heard Raido’s words, he realized that he was asking him what he would do when he returned to Hispania.

In fact, that was the most important thing for Zion.

A young man in his twenties had achieved everything.

He stabilized the country, repelled the invading enemies, led the exchange and unity with not only the rival countries but also the conflicting other races, and drove out the fanatics who were going to burn everyone to death.

Moderate achievements and talents are praised, but excessive ones are conversely checked and guarded against, so Raido was asking if he was prepared for that.

“What do you think, Raido?”

Instead of answering, he asked a question again.

At that, Raido stared at Zion for a moment, then suddenly frowned.

Then, muttering that he didn’t even want to look at him, he turned around and started walking away.

“…?”

Why is he acting like a mental patient all of a sudden?

Zion tilted his head and called out to Raido, who was already far away.

“Raido?

Why are you suddenly doing this?”

“I suddenly feel terrible.”

“Huh?

Suddenly?”

“Isn’t it written all over your face?

Why are you asking such an obvious thing?

Do I look so foolish that I wouldn’t even think about that?

Yeah, you’re great.

You bastard!

I was worried about you, but you’re making it so obvious that I shouldn’t ignore you, so obvious!

You do well on your own, you great bastard!”

…Did it show?

Zion chuckled inwardly and sincerely admired Raido’s ability to immediately see through his thoughts.

Then, he stopped Raido, who was grumbling and trying to go his own way again, with a single word.

“Aren’t you curious?”

“…”

“What is the guy who stole your wonderful and beautiful daughter thinking, and why is he so confident?”

He couldn’t help but be curious.

Unlike Lucia, Raido was the type of man who, whenever something fun happened, would think about how he could get involved and have some fun himself, a typical man who faithfully followed the theory of ‘Why do men die so early?’

“You might not be interested just by listening, but you could also participate.”

“…Tell me more.”

“Raido.

You were once a court mage.”

“I was.”

“Given your personality, you wouldn’t do anything unless you really wanted to, no matter how much you were ordered to.

If they tried to force you, you’d shout, ‘This is so dirty!’ and refuse to do it.”

“It sounds like you’re insulting me, am I wrong?”

“No, you’re mistaken.

And that’s not the point, is it?”

At Zion’s point, Raido grumbled but kept his mouth shut.

He instinctively felt that this future son-in-law was planning something quite interesting.

“Even though you don’t seem to care, those who know, know that you are secretly and passionately loyal to the current Hispania royal family.

Isn’t that right?”

“Ahem.”

“You created that huge magic circle without being asked, and you are secretly and constantly monitoring the kingdom’s affairs, and whenever you are needed, you quickly return to the royal palace and wait near the palace.”

“It’s just that I’m concerned because the late king showed me grace.”

“If you’re repaying a favor, that’s all the better.

That’s why I’m saying, wouldn’t you like to give something great to the late king’s daughter, the current queen?”

“…A great gift?”

“Yes.

Something so great that when you meet the late king later, he will thank you and say you’ve worked really hard.”

Raido tilted his head with an expression that he still didn’t quite understand.

As Zion said, he had received a great favor from the late king, and since then, he had been secretly working for Hispania.

He seemed to live as his heart led him every time, but those close to Raido knew that he was not just living recklessly, but was finding ways to help his kingdom and royal family, so they helped him.

For Raido, Zion’s words that he could repay that favor in a big way were quite an attractive offer, and he wanted to hear more details.

‘What on earth is he thinking?

A gift so great that the late king would thank him.’

After much deliberation, Raido spat out a groan.

Then Zion smiled and opened his mouth as if to give him a hint.

“You asked me what I was going to do?

To give you a rough answer, I have no intention of being satisfied with my current position as a count.”

“Huh?

What did you just say?”

“Frankly, isn’t it obvious if you think about the merits I’ve made so far?

The position of March [a high noble title] is said to have tremendous authority and honor comparable to the Three Marquis [three of the highest noble titles], but the things I have achieved are so great and shining that even the Marquis family cannot easily accumulate them.”

“…”

Raido expressed his agreement with the words through silence.

In fact, Raido himself wondered if the position of Count was even worthy of that man.

Simply winning a great victory against the Nudia army was already a great achievement, but he played a decisive role in joining hands with the northern tribes and at the same time suppressed the rebellion of the northern nobles.

After that, he even annihilated the southern pirates with an unexpected and brilliant idea.

And most importantly, when Hispania was nearly in great trouble after being branded as a sinner by the Holy Prussen and the Celestials, he united the country’s will and prevented it from wavering with his unique eloquence, and led all the forces he had gathered to rescue Nudia, eventually winning a great victory.

He even showed a merciful side by liberating the sanctuary according to the will of light and showing mercy to the enemies so that it would not deviate from the banner they had first raised, so no one in the world would be able to say anything bad to Zion at this moment.

‘The position of Count, of course, is not enough, and even the position of Marquis is not enough.

This is not just saving one country, but completely changing the political situation of the continent.

Perhaps this will never happen again, and such a person will never appear again.

So, he should be given a position worthy of him…’

At that moment, Raido exclaimed, ‘Huh?’

“Wait a minute.

Zion.

Could it be that you?”

“In order to take that step, we must first get rid of the annoying guys inside.

If we’re going to do that, this moment, after clearing out all the external enemies, is the most appropriate.

The name of Hispania and the authority of the royal family have already soared to the sky.

All that’s left is to crush those who are trying to stick to it and get something out of it, or those who are acting recklessly with the intention of pushing in.”

“…Ha.”

Holding his forehead, Raido let out another hearty laugh.

This young man had already finished planning something that even he had never thought of, and was asking if he would like to put a spoon on it [join in easily].

That meant that if he said he would participate, he would have already calculated where and in what role he would be placed, and was just waiting for an answer.

“Are you confident?

Not only the nobles inside, but also Nudia, and even the northern tribes, beastmen, and fairies will be quite burdened?

The feeling they give is completely different.”

“The Redenen Marquis family, one of the Three Marquis, will nod if I say something.

And you don’t have to worry about the northern tribes.

Furthermore, the beastmen have already received autonomous regions, so they will rather welcome this expansion.

The fairies are proud, so they will rather like it because it will give them some style.”

“That’s a confident answer.

Are you really confident?”

“Of course.

Because if it doesn’t, I’m going to make it happen.”

An answer that could be called arrogant without knowing the subject, depending on who said it.

But because it was none other than ‘Zion Klauzen’ who said it, Raido nodded and showed that he understood.

He had become such a huge figure that even he couldn’t handle him carelessly.

Perhaps his daughter, Lucia, had grabbed this man because she had the foresight to see the future and realized that he was someone she had to get her hands on.

Furthermore, he now knew why all sorts of women had gathered around this reckless but, as it turned out, a huge flame that was pretending to be reckless and was preparing to swallow everything.

‘Ha, you lucky bastard.

I thought you were just handsome, but that was just a means.’

Perhaps this is what a prophet or seer would be like.

This is truly the 모습 [Korean: appearance] of someone who knows the future, so he is confident in everything and moves forward without hesitation.

“What do I have to do?”

“Something that can gather a huge amount of wealth even in very small quantities, and there is no fear of its value falling.

Above all, there are many people looking for it, and the amount consumed is also large, but the amount that can be obtained from it is small.

It is difficult for ordinary people to obtain, and only those with wealth and power can hold it tightly.

What do you think that is, Raido?”

“…If you’re asking me that, it must be related to me.

Perhaps, is it magic materials?”

“That’s right.

You know, Raido, you’ve been wandering around the kingdom, and you have some acquaintances with the magicians and those who supply them with materials.”

“I’ve used this to forcibly make acquaintances with influential people.”

Raido slyly raised his fist.

Certainly, if he showed that fist and asked, ‘Do you want to shake hands or get hit?’ even Zion would first shake hands and then look for a way to stab him in the back.

‘After all, physical magicians are the strongest.’

Realizing the fact that is also proven in movies, Zion continued.

“Using them, find out where and how the items that are in high demand among magic materials but have poor supply are flowing.

It doesn’t have to be too high-value.

You know the importance of magic materials, so please find out the flow of things that magicians will eventually have to find.”

“Will that be enough?

I can help more.”

“I’ll take care of the rest.

That’s enough for you, Raido.”

“Well, I’m sure you’ll do well.”

Raido shrugged his shoulders once and nodded as if he understood everything.

Then, he stroked his chin as if he was a little worried and slyly opened his mouth.

“But will that be enough?

Even if they’re not as good as you, they’re still nobles.

They’re not the kind of guys who would start something without creating at least three or four loopholes.

Do you know why I like your father, Lichten March?

Because he’s a noble but doesn’t flaunt it or show off.

But the other guys were different.

They did a lot of dirty things to show it off.”

“Of course, it won’t be easy.

The name of the kingdom is changing, the name of the royal family is changing, and the title of king is changing, so it should be difficult.

I’m expecting it.

But Raido.”

Zion smiled gently and made a gesture as if he was strangling his neck.

“Do you know what’s best when strangling someone’s neck?”

“…What is it?”

It was the first time that Zion suddenly felt so scary.

Raido thought so and waited for his answer.

“The purse strings.

If you strangle them with that, even if they’re kings, they’ll fall apart on their own.

If you get caught with that, anyone will have to be dragged along.

If they don’t come along, their heads will be cut off.”

―――――――Author’s Notes―――――――

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