Regressor Of The Fallen Family [EN]: Chapter 264

The news surprised many, but Logan’s reaction was the strongest.

Logan slammed his hand on the table. “Why him?”

Thinking only of this life, Logan shouldn’t feel bad about the Second Prince. During the civil war, the prince offered help, no matter his real reasons.

But Logan remembered his past life. He couldn’t help but be suspicious of everything the Second Prince did.

Logan knew this might be unfair prejudice. But sometimes, first impressions, even if based on stereotypes, could be right, especially when you knew someone’s true nature.

Logan believed the Second Prince was not what he seemed.

“Now that there’s a new dynasty, aren’t they trying to build a new relationship?” Damian asked.

Logan shook his head. “No, it’s not that simple. If that was the only reason, he would have sent an envoy.”

Damian sighed. “Whatever the reason, isn’t it odd for the Prince to come himself? The Empire has many envoys they could send.”

“That’s why it’s so strange. That’s why I called you,” Logan said.

He didn’t say that his other close aides were busy preparing for the royal wedding.

Damian thought hard, seeing Logan’s expectant look.

“…If there’s another reason, they’re trying to use the difference between the prince coming and someone else coming.”

“Hmm? The only difference is more escort knights and a bigger group… Ah!” Logan’s eyes lit up. Damian guessed his thoughts.

“Maybe someone important is hidden within the delegation. Spies can come anytime, so this must be about someone special who can get into the palace because they are with the Prince.”

“Hmm. That makes sense.”

“Or the Second Prince wants to speak with you privately.”

“Hmm?”

“Even if it’s a small kingdom, you have to agree if the Emperor of the Empire asks for a private meeting.”

“…That’s true.”

It’s always wise to stay friendly with the Empire, at least on the surface, unless you want to make them angry.

So…

“Are the prince’s bodyguards or close aides plotting something in the palace? Or does the Second Prince want to meet me for a specific reason?”

“Yes. It’s hard to think of anything else.”

“Okay. That makes sense. Good. First, watch all the important people in the Empire’s group. Bodyguards or… Ah, no. Instead of watching from behind, let’s have the Knights escort them.”

“I’ll also watch them secretly, without being noticed.”

“Yes, good.”

Logan thought about the prince’s reasons, but he couldn’t know for sure until they met.

A month later, the Empire’s delegation arrived in the capital, Gran.

Boom boom boom boom.

The drumbeat vibrated in their chests, and then the procession appeared – a river of steel and gold. Sunlight flashed off polished armor, and the air filled with the rhythmic thud of hooves and the rustle of banners. The crowd gasped at the sheer scale.

A knight holding the Empire’s flag with a golden dragon led the way, followed by 98 knights.

Less than 100 knights to show it wasn’t a war party. It followed international rules closely.

But some of McLaine’s knights knew that all 99 knights were strong, making them nervous.

Even the ‘one-eyed’ knight next to the prince seemed very powerful.

“Jerome Dicaid…….”

Luther Kyle, who had seen him before in the Empire’s palace, said his name quietly, almost like a sigh.

He remembered Jerome Dicaid in the battle with Logan. He wasn’t sure he could beat that young man, who was barely thirty.

‘No. I’m stronger now too.’

Luther gritted his teeth and stood straighter, as if he felt Jerome looking at him.

While McLaine’s knights, including Luther, were nervous, the common people admired the thousands of soldiers, hundreds of servants, and the long line of merchants.

“They call it a delegation, but how many people are there?”

“At least ten thousand.”

“Hey, most of the people in the back are merchants. They’re just here to make money, not as part of the delegation.”

“Still, they’re with the Empire’s group.”

Buzz buzz.

The leading knight stopped in front of the palace.

“His Highness Baros van Ares, the Emperor’s direct relative, is here! Open the way!”

The knight shouted loudly. He was very strong.

His power pressed down on everyone in front.

Luther smiled and pushed back the power.

“First, get off your horse and show respect. This isn’t the Empire. Only the Prince and his escorts can enter the palace.”

Woo woong.

The knight bit his lip and held on. But the horse couldn’t handle the force.

Heeheeheeing!

The horse staggered. A low voice came from behind.

“Hmm. Piles, that’s too much! We’re here to celebrate with McLaine.”

The knight jumped off his horse and bowed to the person behind him.

The one-eyed knight patted Piles’ shoulder and stepped forward.

“It’s been a while. Are you Duke Luther?”

Even the eyepatch was gold. But his blue eyes were calm.

Luther saw the silver moon in his eyes and nodded.

The confident young man from the palace now seemed serious. And his skills had improved greatly.

‘At least a mid-level aura user. Damn it.’

Luther cursed to himself. He didn’t forget his job.

“I am Luther Kyle. The Prince, ten knights, and one hundred servants may enter the palace.”

“Hmm. I understand. The palace is bigger and more beautiful than I thought.”

The tension eased, and the onlookers sighed in relief.

“…We will prepare a place for the rest of the delegation in the inner castle. I hope you enjoy your stay.”

The Royal Guard would watch both the prince’s group in the palace and the delegation in the castle closely.

Jerome smiled and nodded, not seeming to notice.

“Thank you for your kindness.”

The Second Prince’s group entered the palace and soon asked for a private meeting with the King.

* * *

“Ha. Baros?”

“Yes. Should we wait?”

“No, let’s meet now.”

Logan nodded with a confident smile.

But the private meeting had a problem from the start.

“This is a private meeting. The bodyguard must wait outside.”

“His Highness is an envoy of the Empire, not a citizen of this country. He needs at least one bodyguard.”

It was a fair point, but that bodyguard was very strong.

Victor knew Jerome Dicaid and blocked him.

Jerome’s power pressed down on him so hard he could barely speak.

‘How dare you!’

Crack.

“This isn’t the Empire. You must enter the private meeting alone!”

His voice was like a shout as he shook off Jerome’s power.

The Second Prince frowned, and Jerome’s eye flashed.

– It doesn’t matter. Let him in.

Logan’s voice came from inside the office.

Squeak.

Step step.

The door opened, and the prince walked in.

His black eyes met Logan’s red eyes.

“Prince Baros. It has been a while.”

Prince.

The Second Prince’s eyebrows twitched.

When the Emperor and the Four Direction Kings traveled, they were treated as kings.

But most people treated the Emperor of the Empire as superior. The Empire was too powerful to ignore.

The Second Prince might become Emperor one day, so respect was expected.

But the prince smiled. “Yes. It’s been a while, Your Highness.”

Not Your Majesty, but Your Highness.

It was like calling the king of McLaine a prince of the Empire.

But the Empire’s envoys often acted that way, so Logan didn’t mind.

He just watched the prince and became more careful.

“It’s rare for the Emperor to come to a royal wedding……?”

Was it just rare? Logan knew it almost never happened.

But the prince smiled. “It’s also rare for a thousand-year dynasty to change. I regret missing the coronation.”

He was hard to read.

Logan smiled back and looked at Jerome.

“Sir Jerome, it’s been a while. I was sad about what happened, but I’m glad you’re doing well.”

Jerome’s face turned serious.

It wasn’t just because of Logan’s words about his eye.

The power he had felt since entering the room disappeared when he faced Logan.

That meant one thing.

‘He’s stronger than me…….’

Even among knights, some are stronger than others. It’s even more true for superhumans.

Jerome had worked hard to become stronger after his defeat. It was hard to accept that Logan was already so powerful.

Especially since Logan had beaten him before, even when he was weaker.

He felt envy and anger.

But then he remembered his teacher’s words.

– Your vision is amazing. It can beat people who are much stronger than you. If you use it well, you won’t lose again.

Jerome tried to calm down when he heard the prince’s voice.

“Jerome?”

He realized he had been thinking for too long.

Jerome looked at the prince and shook his head.

It was a signal.

The prince frowned and then smiled at Logan. “Jerome’s injury was a good thing in the end. Don’t worry about it.”

“Ah, yes. I can see that he’s stronger now. That’s good. By the way, you said you came to congratulate me. Why did you want a private meeting?”

Jerome’s face hardened at the direct question, but the prince smiled. “I want to know why you are unfriendly to our Empire.”

This time, Logan’s face turned serious.