Regressor Of The Fallen Family [EN]: Chapter 192

Logan showed off his new aura, then quickly attacked Luther Kyle.

He wasn’t sure he could keep his new aura going for very long.

Luther stood ready to fight Logan.

And the result was…

Huff. Huff.

“Heh. I lost pretty badly.”

Logan’s body ached all over. Bruises were already forming on his skin. He fell to the ground with a thump, each breath a painful gasp in his lungs. Then, wiping the blood from his mouth, he sprawled out on his back.

The giant who had beaten him stared down, looking confused.

“…Fighting you without the aura would have been much harder.”

“I know. It’s still new,” Logan said, wiping sweat from his forehead. “I need to practice using it, that’s why I wanted to spar. I learned a lot, thanks to you.”

Logan looked relieved and gave his thanks.

Fighting Luther’s strong aura really helped Logan understand his own better.

Luther still looked confused, even after Logan thanked him.

“Half-baked… Hah, to think you can use aura without being an aura user. I wouldn’t have believed it if I hadn’t seen it myself….”

“…Is my case that rare?”

“Rare? I’ve never even heard of it!”

“Is it that unusual?”

“Hmph….”

Luther shook his head, then sighed and asked, “Could you perhaps explain how you turn Force into aura?”

“Yes. I have a general idea, but it’s not perfect… But why are you asking? You’re an aura user.”

“Hah, hahaha. So it really is possible. This is amazing….”

“Pardon?”

“…Aura is something a Force user uses without thinking, after going beyond human limits. You don’t learn it from a book.”

“Oh… so…?”

“Almost no aura users can explain how Force becomes aura! I don’t know anyone who can. Not even your master!”

“Pardon?”

Logan was stunned by this news.

“Maybe one day you can clearly explain how a Force user becomes an aura user. That would be a much bigger achievement than just becoming a superhuman so young.”

“Is that so?”

Logan understood, but he thought you needed to control Force very carefully, like with the Divine Sword Technique, to make this aura.

‘Wait, then the people who taught me the technique….’

Seeing Logan thinking, Luther said, “Of course, you might not be able to do it. But the fact that it’s possible is a big deal. Listen,” Luther said, his voice serious. “What you’re doing with this aura… it’s amazing, but dangerous. You need to hide it. Especially from the Empire people. Not until you really know what you’re doing, understand? It’s for your own good.”

Logan realized one thing.

This big, strong superhuman was really worried about him.

“Thank you.”

“What?”

“For your concern. I hope you’ll keep helping me until we go back.”

“Hmm. Your master asked me to, so I have to do it.”

Luther looked away, acting like he wasn’t excited at all.

Logan smiled slightly as he watched him.

In his past life, he didn’t know much about this superhuman who died in the civil war.

So, he had some worries, even though he didn’t show them.

‘Why did my master assign Luther Kyle to me?’

‘He could have said no, so why did Luther Kyle want to come with me?’

‘Does he want to join the Empire?’

But those worries were disappearing now.

‘He might try to attack me head-on, but he won’t betray me.’

He trusted him more after one sparring match than after traveling together for a few days.

* * *

“Lord! Congratulations!”

“The Young Master is the youngest aura user ever….”

“It’s a blessing for Maclane, and for the kingdom!”

As Logan and Luther came back to the campsite, the knights who had watched the sparring match cheered.

Logan looked annoyed and said, “It’s not aura.”

“……Pardon?”

“It’s just condensed Force Blade. If it was aura, would I have lost so badly?”

The knights, who had been so excited, now looked confused.

Luther, who was behind Logan, added, “It was a good trick. But it wastes energy, and it won’t work against real aura. Stop trying to use tricks and train hard to go beyond your limits.”

“Yes, yes. I understand.”

What could the knights say when Logan and another superhuman said so?

Victor tilted his head, his red and blue eyes shining, but the knights had to believe them.

It was a plan by Logan and Luther to stop people from paying too much attention and spreading rumors.

From that day on, Logan and Luther sparred every day when they camped.

Luther was strong and tough, like a wall of iron. He was a great training partner for Logan. Luther’s style was very different from Logan’s master. This helped Logan focus only on training. He could forget his worries about his family and kingdom for a while.

He could feel his skills improving a lot with just a little training.

On the third day, as they got close to their first stop, Luther told Logan to sit down. He said he had some serious advice for him.

“You’ve heard about the special abilities that superhumans have, right?”

“Ah. I’ve heard that when you go beyond human limits, you gain new abilities. That’s why they’re called superhumans.”

Mages can control another element, and aura users get elemental power or stronger bodies.

But he thought it usually happened naturally…

“Yes. Usually, aura users just get stronger bodies, Force, and senses. But some people, like me and Wiken, focus on one thing and change a lot. Some people say it’s not balanced, but I think it’s the best way.”

Logan listened quietly, even though he thought being normal was already amazing.

“Of course, basic abilities are important. But you can improve your body, senses, and Force with training. I can’t, but you can see it with the former Lord… no, Duke Jordan. You fought him, right?”

“…Is Luther saying he couldn’t?”

“Of course, it’s not easy, you know! Hmph!”

“……”

Logan’s eyes narrowed for a moment, and Luther continued.

“Okay, so the important thing is this,” Luther continued. “Of course, it’s hard work to learn the basics. But getting special powers, or even changing your body like I did, only happens when you suddenly awaken your abilities. This awakening makes you much stronger than people who haven’t awakened. It gives you a big advantage.”

“What about my master?”

“Well, that… that guy is just a monster, so that’s why!”

Some of the things he said didn’t sound very convincing, but Luther’s advice was still interesting.

However.

“I heard that you can’t control what powers you get?”

“Right. People often say your powers reflect your life. I think that’s true to some extent.”

Luther sighed with a bitter expression and continued.

“I always wanted powerful strength. The power to change everything, like the giants in legends. Luckily, I was already pretty strong, so I trained in martial arts and got even stronger. When I awakened, I suddenly grew more than 50cm taller. Of course, my muscles and bones got much stronger too.”

Does that mean he was already 2m 50cm tall before awakening…?

Honestly, that was even more surprising, but Logan remained silent and listened.

“At the time, I was just happy, but after more than a decade, I felt more regret.”

Huh? That doesn’t make sense.

As soon as he thought that.

“I should have tried to make my power stronger without getting so big. If I had, I’d be much stronger now. Then I wouldn’t have to see that Wicken guy showing off his speed in front of me.”

“Haha. I’m sure that could have been the case.”

“Tsk. Don’t tease me. You’re right, you can’t control what powers you get when you awaken. It’s the same for everyone. But I think you’re different now.”

“Yes?”

“You’re getting used to the aura so well, I think you can almost predict when you’ll awaken. Don’t you think so?”

After thinking for a moment, Logan nodded.

“I can’t say for sure, but I think it might be possible.”

“Right. That’s why I’m saying this. You might be able to control what kind of powers you get.”

“Hmm……”

Logan was lost in thought at Luther’s words.

He had to admit it made sense.

‘If getting used to the aura is like a very slow awakening, maybe I can build a foundation in advance.’

Something others can’t do.

Maybe he could become even stronger than anyone else when he awakened his powers.

His heart was pounding.

“I don’t know what your ultimate power will be. But from now on, make a plan in your mind. Really want and clearly imagine what you want your power to be.”

Luther was talking about ‘Characteristic blooming,’ which is when someone’s special powers fully develop.

It was tempting advice, especially since his master hadn’t told him this.

So, he also had doubts.

“But why are you giving me this advice?”

To someone who was once an enemy, someone who ruined his life.

“……Because I want to see it.”

“Yes?”

“I want to see what happens when you, who can fight me now, awaken your powers. Maybe… maybe someone as powerful as the heroes in our old stories will be born.”

Logan didn’t pay much attention to Luther’s last words.

It was too big of a goal to think about now.

However, he felt Luther’s sincerity, so Logan thanked him with all his heart.

“If that time really comes, I will show it to you first.”

“Puhahaha. Right. But doesn’t that mean you’re going to beat me up first?”

“……”

“……Why are you avoiding my gaze? Hey! Hey, you!”

Becoming close enough to Luther Kyle to joke around was just a bonus.

“That’s….”

“Lusphelheim. The largest city in the eastern part of the Empire. It is the closest major city to our kingdom.”

And also the starting point for attacking our kingdom.

Logan frowned, trying to push back the bad memories that came to mind.

But Viktor seemed amazed by the big city in another country.

“It’s huge! It’s as big as Gran.”

“Right. The population is about half, but other things are more special.”

“Other things?”

“Right.”

Since Viktor would find out when he went inside, Logan didn’t explain and looked at the walls in the distance.

Towering stone walls, just as high as the walls of Gran, loomed in front of them. Logan could hear the шум of the city beyond, even from here. Through the wide gates, a river of people flowed in and out – merchants with carts, travelers in dusty clothes, and locals hurrying about their day. The air smelled of dust and something cooking, maybe spices from far away lands.

Only a bitter smile came out when he saw the many visitors and travelers.

“……It’s still the same.”

If Kyle was the kingdom’s biggest trading city, then Lusphelheim was the biggest trading city in the east.

The resident population is 500,000, and the visitors and travelers are over 1 million.

This Lusphelheim was the city where the Grandia Liberation Front’s independence fighters were most active, along with the imperial capital Aserian.

It was also a city you had to go through to get from Grandia to the imperial capital Aserian.

In his previous life, he knew the city better than the people who lived there…

“I need to see what it’s like now.”

“Yes?”

“……No, let’s go. I’m planning to stay there for at least three days.”

“My lord. You said you were in a hurry?”

“It’s planned that way. Don’t worry.”

Logan slowly walked towards the gate, getting curious looks from those around him.

He arrived at the gate at the end of the long line.

“A, an invitation from His Imperial Majesty! P, please wait a moment!!”

The knight, who had been bored, jumped inside with a surprised look before an hour had passed.

“Ahahaha! It is an honor to have you. I am Dimitri, the mayor of Lusphelheim. Please come in. I will guide you myself.”

The party was surprised by the sudden appearance of someone unexpected and his very welcoming attitude.