Regressor Of The Fallen Family [EN]: Chapter 305

“My brother, McLaine. Now that you mention it, I have heard rumors that His Grace has a genius brother, but this is quite unexpected.”

Ronian chuckled as he watched the giant, Duke Luther, a powerful leader, with his massive frame looking down at him with curious eyes.

“We have already crossed paths on the battlefield, Duke Luther. Though it seems you do not remember.”

“Really? I can’t imagine not remembering someone as strong as you.”

“I wasn’t as strong as I am now back then.”

“Ahem, I apologize. My memory isn’t what it used to be……”

Seeing the giant, who had once inspired such despairing awe, scratching his head with a slightly reddened face, Ronian was struck by a sense of profound change. He felt a strange sense of satisfaction at finding himself already assessing Luther’s capabilities and calculating his chances of victory.

“Why are you bragging about being silly? Move aside, you oaf.”

“What was that, you punk!?”

A voice suddenly popped out from behind the giant.

A gaunt man with sharp features ignored Luther’s words and gave a slight bow.

“Allow me to introduce myself for the first time. I am Wicken Kalia, currently serving as the commander of the 5th Legion.”

“Please, speak comfortably, Marquis. I am technically of lower rank.”

Since the reorganization into legions, Luther and Wicken’s titles had been restored to their original marquis status to reflect their authority as legion commanders. Even so, it was naturally difficult to speak informally to King Logan’s brother, especially one rumored to be so favored, despite Ronian nominally holding only a count’s title.

“Haha. Just as I’ve heard, you’re quite the spirited one. Since you say so, I’ll speak freely as well.”

“Do you always have to go through such formalities? If you’re going to speak informally anyway, just do as I do……”

“I am not a boorish oaf like you, you see.”

“Ha, is that so? Should we settle this here and now?”

“If you wish.”

The space between them seemed to distort for a moment, followed by a crackling sound and a strong feeling of tension.

“E? U-um, you two?”

“Leave them be. They’re always like that when they’re together. Paying attention only makes them worse. Where did they leave their manners, tsk tsk.”

The Sword Demon’s uncharacteristic outburst caused Ronian to abandon his anxious expression and chuckle wryly.

Logan, who had been watching the scene with a smile, finally stepped forward.

“Now that the introductions are over, I’d like to get straight to the point, Ronian. Or do you not feel the burning gazes beside me?”

Logan gestured to Aileen and Viktor, who were standing to his left and right, and Ronian nodded.

In truth, everyone gathered here already knew the purpose of the meeting and was displaying intense curiosity.

Only Brudel, who wielded a bow, and Luther, who wielded a battle hammer, maintained relatively calm expressions. The so-called superhumans were all revealing their ambition.

‘No, perhaps it is because they are superhuman that their ambition is even stronger.’

Each step, each level, felt like a massive barrier blocking the way, like the limit of one’s own potential in the realm of Aura users. If there was a way to climb higher, ambition would naturally arise.

Except, of course, for the monster that was his brother, who continued to grow as if there were no barriers at all.

Looking at his brother, who met his gaze, Ronian recalled their conversation from a few days ago.

– You don’t have to share your Vision. Even if you don’t…….

– But you shared the Divine Sword Vision with those around you, Brother.

– ……I only taught it to a few people I could trust. And among them, only you, Viktor, and Aileen were able to master the Vision…….

– You don’t trust the other Aura users now?

– That’s…….

– Viktor said that Duke Luther and Duke Wicken now sincerely follow you. If they could have mastered the Divine Sword Vision, you would have taught them, wouldn’t you?

– …….

A desire to give everything he had while hoping his brother would not do the same.

He was constantly talking about the crisis that the country would face and preparing everything he could, yet he was trying to take care of only Ronian. His brother’s confusing attitude was both appreciated and incomprehensible.

So he stepped forward even more actively.

– Like you, Brother, I will do everything I can.

Ronian looked once more into his brother’s eyes, which resembled his own, and then turned his gaze to those who were watching him intently.

Eight Aura users, excluding the Golem Master Clayton.

The best superhuman force, both in number and quality, was a step above that of a time of great heroes, but it was still far short of the Empire’s power.

Therefore, he intended to present a way to upgrade this superhuman force even further.

“Hmm…… Before I explain, wouldn’t it be best to experience firsthand what the Galaxy Sword I intend to teach is like?”

Everyone listening nodded at those words.

Even the basic lower-level swordsmanship learned before awakening Force.

Even the intermediate swordsmanship using Force that could be learned after awakening Force.

And even the advanced swordsmanship using Aura was ultimately martial arts.

Everyone knew that experiencing something once was better than a hundred explanations.

However.

“I can’t just let the Count fight by himself, so I’ll join him. If he’s having trouble alone, Viktor can join in too. You two are friends, aren’t you?”

As Luther’s attitude, stepping forward, demonstrated, the Aura users who had only heard about advanced swordsmanship did not seem to grasp its power.

Or perhaps they did not trust their own ability to use it.

‘Then I must show them even more clearly.’

Ronian chuckled and nodded towards Viktor.

“Very well. Then Duke Luther and Viktor can attack me together.”

“……What?”

Luther’s grim face twisted at Ronian’s suggestion of a joint attack.

“Listen, Prince. You don’t seem to understand…….”

“I understand very well. That’s why I’m telling you to attack together.”

“……You’ve gotten bold at a young age. Your Majesty! Your brother is acting recklessly; please stop him.”

“No, it’s quite alright. Go ahead and try.”

“Yes?”

Luther could not hide his bewilderment, but Viktor, who had been named, stepped forward with a tense expression.

As Viktor strode forward, gray Aura surged from his body, and his presence grew stronger.

“No, what kind of brat is this…….”

Luther, realizing that the total amount of Aura, though not yet refined, was no less than his own, looked back and forth between Viktor and Ronian with a surprised expression.

Wicken habitually teased him for being stupid, but if he were truly stupid, he would not have become an Aura user.

“……So, advanced swordsmanship isn’t just about how to use a sword.”

“Yes. The Galaxy Sword is called swordsmanship, but it is closer to a fighting technique using Aura than swordsmanship. It will be of great help to Duke Luther as well.”

At those words, Luther Kyle’s eyes gleamed with interest.

He was the only one in a country full of swordsmanship to have reached the pinnacle while using a hammer among numerous martial arts.

His hammer technique, created based on basic martial arts and the intermediate swordsmanship passed down in his family, was his pride, so he had never bothered to wonder about other martial arts.

However, the word ‘fighting technique’ rather than ‘formalized swordsmanship’ was enough to stir his heart, which had only been mildly curious.

“Then, shall we have a proper go at it?”

“That is what I desire.”

The moment Ronian saw a small flame flickering in Luther’s eyes and smiled, the two-on-one sparring match began.

“Take this!”

Thud!

Luther, having changed his mind, no longer looked down on Ronian.

The ground seemed to reverberate with the force of his massive frame, and in an instant, the giant hammer, blazing with fiery Aura, flew menacingly towards Ronian, as if to crush his upper body.

Whoosh!

Wham!

Ronian disappeared, leaving only a blurry afterimage.

The battle hammer, which had been aimed at him, struck the cold, shiny marble floor with a deafening crash, and Luther, using the recoil, twisted his body and swung the hammer as if pulling it towards him.

Wham!

Ronian’s body, which had approached Luther, disappeared once more as if fading away.

He moved just in time to dodge the hammer.

Ronian was now in a good spot to attack Luther back. Suddenly, a strong attack came at him. It was glowing grey-blue and moved very fast and quietly.

Luther saw his chance and swung his hammer again right after.

Ronian’s face became serious.

Suddenly, there was a very loud explosion and a bright orange flash!

Wham!

“Ugh!”

“Huh!?”

Thud. Thud.

Viktor slid backwards, and Luther stumbled, still feeling the hit. Both of them opened their eyes wide at the same time.

Ronian’s calm voice echoed through the training grounds.

“The Galaxy Sword has two main parts. The first part is called Star Refinement. It’s about making your aura stronger and purer, like you are making starlight stronger.”

“Hmm? It felt like Viktor’s power, but it blocked Luther’s attack.”

“It looks like he made his aura super pure, which made it much stronger. So, he did that on purpose.”

Sword Master said,

Luther and Viktor were confused. They only understood what was happening after Sword Master and Logan, the two strongest people there, explained what they saw.

Luther and Viktor’s eyes changed in an instant.

“Take this…!”

Luther and Viktor attacked Ronian from both sides at the same time, raising their weapons.

“Try to block this!”

Whoosh.

The hammer’s aura grew quickly, like a wave about to crash.

Viktor’s big grey-blue sword rose up high, looking like it could cut everything in half.

Their attacks were very strong and could destroy anything if Ronian moved the wrong way. But Luther and Viktor were still calm.

They were ready to change their attacks if Ronian moved, or keep attacking him if he couldn’t block them.

But Ronian didn’t move. He looked like he would face their attacks head-on.

‘This is dangerous!’

Luther and Viktor’s faces became serious. Their attacks became a little less strong.

Flash.

Ronian’s sword flashed orange again. Suddenly, it looked like there were seven swords, then forty-nine! They spread out in every direction.

These swords crashed into Luther’s wave of aura and Viktor’s powerful sword attack.

Wham!

The shockwave went everywhere, throwing Ronian, Luther, and Viktor backwards. Dust filled the training grounds.

Normal knights would have been knocked off their feet by the shockwave and couldn’t see for a moment. But the people watching didn’t even move.

For the watchers, what Ronian did and how it ended was much more amazing than the dust and noise.

Even though Luther and Viktor attacked with everything they had, Ronian’s attack pushed them back. It was clear Ronian was stronger.

It was amazing that Ronian could beat Luther, who was almost as strong as him. And Viktor, who had a lot of aura because of his special ability, was also beaten. This was really surprising.

“This is the second part of the Galaxy Sword, called Star Net. It’s a way to attack again and again, like many stars in the sky. It’s like the start and finish of the Galaxy Sword.”

When Ronian’s calm voice came from the dust, everyone in the training grounds became very interested.

“Forty-nine swords, but it used very little power. I want to know how he makes his aura so pure.”

“…Ronian, maybe he has a special talent for this sword style. Even the way his aura moves is strange. And it looks like he can do even better.”

What Sword Master and Logan said made everyone even more eager to learn.

And.

“From now on, I will teach you the keys to the Galaxy Sword.”

The moment Ronian spoke, everyone’s attention focused on his voice.

“Good work.”

“It was nothing.”

“Thanks to you, I’m a little less worried now. At least we can fight back against those super strong people in the first battle with the Empire.”

Ronian tilted his head at Logan’s words.

Logan sounded like he knew exactly which super strong person would fight for the Empire.

But Ronian didn’t ask him about it.

‘He’ll tell me someday.’

Maybe, like the rest of the family, he thought his brother had a big secret.

Because of that secret, the family was safe, their land became rich, and now Logan was a king, trying hard to protect his country.

‘I trust my brother and only do what I can.’

Thinking so, Ronian changed the subject.

“Everyone is ready to learn, so I should be able to teach them the Galaxy Sword in about a month. After that, it’s up to them to practice.”

“Yes, but something about your explanation is bothering me.”

“You mean the Galaxy Sword seems like a shortcut, a trick?”

Logan was surprised that his brother understood exactly what he meant, even though he didn’t say it directly.

“I didn’t know at first either, but even the person who made the Galaxy Sword couldn’t perfect it. It’s just a sword style made by a very talented aura user who loved stars that shine forever.”

Logan nodded with a small sigh as his guess was confirmed.

“Even if you make your aura super pure and use it as efficiently as possible, it still has limits.”

“But even with those limits, it will be a huge help to everyone.”

“That’s why I passed it on.”

Ronian explained that the Galaxy Sword is more like a fighting trick than just a sword style.

Because you can control each of the swords, if you learn it well, you can even use two or three of your special moves at the same time, which is crazy!

There are many other ways to use it in battle.

“Pure aura and Star Refinement. Just those things will really help everyone get stronger.”

“That’s right. It has problems, but it’s still a really good sword style, especially for strong fighters.”

“And those flaws don’t apply to you.”

Ronian chuckled and nodded at Logan’s meaningful words.

“Well, I learned this sword style when I thought I was going to die if I didn’t, so it’s different for me. But the real problem is why I felt like it wasn’t just unfinished, but like a trick, like you said. It’s because of…”

“Divine Sword Secret.”

“…Yes. I realized it as soon as I compared it to the Divine Sword Secret. Maybe your wife and Viktor will notice it soon too.”

“That will really help them learn the Secret.”

That’s what Logan thought about the Galaxy Sword.

It’s better than I thought, but it’s just a not fully developed trick.

Just a way to help people get stronger.

The Divine Sword Secret is so hard, it’s like a giant staircase no one can climb. The Galaxy Sword is easier, like a small staircase for normal people.

“Yes, that’s true, but I suddenly became curious.”

“Hmm?”

“I realized something after learning aura really well. The Divine Sword Secret isn’t just a secret move. It’s something amazing that covers everything, from the very start of using power to the highest level of aura users, and even further.”

“Hmm…”

“I really want to know where you found something like this.”

“Roni…”

“Well, you don’t have to tell me now. You’ll tell me someday. Right?”

“…Yes.”

Logan could only nod with a small smile at his brother’s consideration.