Regressor Of The Fallen Family [EN]: Chapter 347

Rick stared at the communication orb and thought, “What is happening?”

When you’re acting, all sorts of things can happen.

Acting is always hard. But acting in front of friends is very nerve-wracking. Acting for a stranger? That was truly awful.

Especially when that stranger was the king of a neighboring country.

‘I was so nervous last time too. Blast it, when is His Majesty arriving!’

Rick felt a little better seeing Dwayne and Damian. They were watching him from behind the communication orb. Their faces looked tense.

Rick tried to appear calm, desperate not to betray his trembling eyes.

However, King Kran III, oblivious to Rick’s complicated feelings, was venting his frustration through the communication orb.

“[Stop smiling and talk! Why is Gyle making trouble in the Empire? Why is my country threatened by them? McLaine has helped us, but this is still breaking our agreement! It’s a violation!]”

King Kran III of Liberty’s words made sense.

Anyone would be angry in this situation. Rick had to pretend to be calm during a national crisis. Luckily, his master, who was a bit irresponsible, had contacted him earlier.

A plan was already in place.

“Calm yourself. He is already on his way to Liberty, so he will handle it.”

The relaxed smile and smooth tone, so different from his true feelings, were enough to earn a thumbs-up from Dwayne and Damian.

Of course, King Kran III, who was hopping mad, didn’t seem to appreciate the tone.

“[How is he going to handle it! It’s the Empire, the Empire! They’re sending people from the Empire…!]”

“It’s not exactly an official statement from the Empire, is it?”

Even for someone very strong, like a superhuman, it’s bad if one person ruins a big business. Especially if that person is from a small country. The Empire wouldn’t want to tell everyone about this problem.

“[That… that’s true, but for us, it’s all the same! We can’t ignore a protest delivered in secret!]”

“You can ignore it.”

“[Don’t say that so easily! In the worst-case scenario, we’ll have to reveal Gyle’s identity, even if it means ignoring the people’s sense of deprivation!]”

King Kran III shouted, but even that was within the expected range.

The superhuman who brought Liberty to its peak is a person from another country?

How could they possibly handle the backlash from the conquered territories and the disappointment of their own people if that were revealed?

– Liberty and Teronun are in big trouble right now. If things get worse, the royal family could lose power. That must not happen.

Rick scoffed, remembering his master’s words, but he couldn’t say them out loud.

– People seem to think clearly, but they often act based on feelings. Especially people who think they are better than others. If you hurt their pride, they will do anything.

– Aha! Like when Your Majesty was young?

– ……Ahem. Y-yes.

The master’s words, based on his life experiences, were incredibly persuasive.

Remembering this, Rick quickly composed himself.

“This was all anticipated. So Gyle will take care of it.”

“[No, without even saying anything…]”

“If necessary, we will help from our end, so you don’t need to worry too much.”

“[……How is he going to handle it? The Empire wants Gyle Slayer’s life!]”

Huh? His life?

I wasn’t expecting this!

Rick’s eyes darted quickly to the back of the communication orb in a panic.

Damian quickly scribbled something on a piece of paper and held it up.

Rick subtly rolled his eyes and read the words.

“……Haha. When you make a deal, you always talk and bargain. They are asking for too much at first. They will ask for less later.”

Fortunately, his tone didn’t sound awkward, even to himself.

“[Are you saying we should entrust everything to Gyle and watch what happens?]”

“That’s right. And even if something goes wrong, you don’t need to worry too much.”

“[Such irresponsible words…….]”

King Kran III looked like he was trying to smile but was still worried. Rick then spoke with a confident face.

“It is McLaine, not Liberty, that borders the Empire. And we have no intention of giving way to the Empire under any circumstances. The ‘Mutual Defense Treaty’ is solid. So rest assured. As long as we are here, the Empire will not be able to harm your kingdom.”

“[…….]”

We will fight the Empire if needed.

King Kran III was quiet for a moment. He thought Rick sounded too sure of himself.

But a practical proposal was added to it.

“If Gyle fails to resolve the situation and the Empire demands excessive compensation, our kingdom will take responsibility.”

“[……Are you really going to do that?]”

“Of course.”

Rick, or rather Logan’s, smile completely reassured King Kran III.

Of course.

Beep. Beep. Beep.

“Haaah.”

He wouldn’t have been able to if he had seen Rick collapsing into a heap the moment the communication ended.

“Good work, Rick.”

“Aargh, my heart. Why do I have to do diplomacy? I’m barely capable of managing the palace affairs!”

“It’s over now. I said good work. Oh, stop it!”

Dwayne patted Rick on the back as he lamented, sounding as if he were about to cry.

Rick, now calmed, suddenly raised his head and began to question him.

“Was this really planned? His Majesty said he would be back soon, so why did he cause this? Huh?”

Rick shouting with Logan’s face.

Even though it was strange to see Logan’s face on Rick, Dwayne didn’t know the answer either. So, he looked away.

Naturally, the two men’s gazes turned to one place. Damian, meeting their eyes, smiled awkwardly.

“He did mention disguising himself as Gyle in advance……”

“I know that much.”

“Me too.”

“……Then I don’t know anything more either.”

At Damian’s words, Dwayne and Rick sighed simultaneously.

“He must have another plan. It’s a bit scary.”

“I know, right? It seems like he’s impulsively done something again.”

At the word ‘impulsive,’ everyone in the room, from the person who said it to those who were listening, shuddered.

Because everyone here had experienced their hearts sinking due to Logan’s impulsive actions more than once.

‘Please, let this bring good results too.’

[Gyle Slayer…… huh.]

“He is the one who killed Elder Geroin.”

In a dark chamber.

In a dark room, an old man was talking through a communication orb. It was the only light. No one could guess how old he was. He nodded.

[Yes. I certainly heard that name. It’s fortunate that he’s just a superhuman from a small country.]

“Yes, that’s right.”

Why was it good that Gyle was from a small country?

Anyone listening would think this was strange. But the people talking seemed sure about it.

“Three important leaders, including me, will go with the Empire’s messengers. We will go as representatives of Dongwangbu.”

[Yes, do whatever it takes. Bring back the Holy Sword.]

The man in the black robe smiled eerily, as if he understood what those words meant.

“If we move too aggressively, the war planned by the Empire may be accelerated……”

[Then that’s even better.]

The smile of the old man in the communication orb, the Great Teacher, looked so innocent that it was even more chilling.

But the man in the black robe didn’t show it and simply bowed his head.

“I understand.”

[No, to be absolutely sure, five of you should go.]

“Yes?”

The man raised his head in surprise at those words.

Five elders would mean almost all of the elite from the towers in the Eastern Continent.

In effect, an order to use all available forces.

[It was wrong to let Harvey handle this first. It made the Emperor pay too much attention. But in some ways, it’s now better.]

He is a bit strange. He is not as strong as someone in his position should be. But he is still a superhuman.

An elder died, and it’s a good thing?

The man couldn’t bring himself to speak at the incomprehensible words, but the Great Teacher continued, seemingly uninterested in his feelings.

[Now we can get the Holy Sword from outside the Empire. We can give the Emperor a different object instead. We can easily trick him with something that looks real.]

“Ah……”

[So five of you should go. Recover the Holy Sword at all costs.]

“Yes!”

[So that we can bring forward the ‘Age of the Gods’ with our own hands.]

The organization’s goal.

To achieve it with his own hands.

The hand of the man in the black robe trembled with joy.

“You’re saying Dongwangbu will send people?”

Clide clearly did not believe him.

‘What is this guy thinking?’

But the expression of Dongikwang, Gerard, in the communication orb didn’t change.

[Didn’t the people we sent fail to do their job properly? I’m offering this as an apology.]

“Is it because of the dead mage?”

[……You knew about that too. Well, I won’t deny it. He was a personally cherished talent, so I need to get his life’s worth.]

“Then, unfortunately, I’ll have to decline.”

[Hmm? Nephew, did you understand my words correctly?]”

“Yes, I did. My goal isn’t to find and deal with him.”

[Hmm?]”

“I want to use this incident as an excuse to bring the Kingdom of Liberty under the Empire’s control. Specifically, according to my will, and secretly.”

[Oh, is that so? Wonderful. You truly have great ambition.]”

“You are too kind. But I must say no to your help.”

He didn’t want too much help. Even if it could help him win the fight to become the next ruler.

He was about to ignore the empty praise when he heard a cheerful laugh.

[Hahaha. You misunderstood me. The life’s worth I mentioned also means getting compensation. You didn’t really think I wanted revenge, did you? What good would that do?]”

Huh?

Clide couldn’t help but ask, as those words were typical of someone who could laugh off even the attempted assassination of his daughter.

“……Then?”

[You decide who the leader will be. I will just send some helpers. And remember, I gave you the information about the ruins. We need our people there to check it properly. So, when you deal with this, please make sure we get something in return.]”

“Hmm…….”

Clide stared silently at the sly face in the communication orb.

How much of this was real?

He didn’t gain anything from this talk. He just knew again that Dongikwang was someone you could never understand just by looking at his face.

“……I’ll say it again. The goal is not to recover the artifact, but to secure Liberty’s complete surrender. I need to receive that promise and evidence. And it must be someone who doesn’t attract attention from the outside.”

[Haha. Are you worried about the succession battle? Don’t worry, nephew. I’m not that oblivious. I won’t use Dongwangbu’s forces. Besides, since we started this together, even if His Majesty finds out, he’ll take it into account.]”

This is why this man is annoying.

If you say one word, he deduces everything from it and digs into your thoughts. He brings up things that don’t even need to be mentioned, making the listener feel bad.

That, combined with his smile, was even more irritating, and the fact that there was almost nothing wrong with his words only fueled the annoyance.

[I’ll only send five of our people. It will be helpful enough.]”

In many ways, it was unsatisfactory, but it was a number that wouldn’t be too bothersome.

‘Is he really going to help me instead of his real nephew?’

But now that the ruins have been proven to be real, he could be trusted to some extent.

Of course, it could be that he was just trying to make Clide trust him, so he could trick him later.

‘I mustn’t let my guard down.’

Clide smiled without showing his true feelings.

“Thank you for thinking of me, ‘Uncle.’”

[No problem at all. I have to help since I offered it. ‘Nephew.’]”

There was not even 1% of sincerity in their smiles as they looked at each other.

And both of them knew that fact very well.