Regressor Of The Fallen Family [EN]: Chapter 387

The Holy Kingdom expresses its gratitude to His Imperial Majesty for making the bold decision to end the war that started from a misunderstanding. We hope that there will be no more meaningless sacrifices, and everyone in the Holy Kingdom will pray for peace on the continent.

We regret the conflict between the two nations that arose from a misunderstanding and the victims it caused. We declare the Black Serpent, Kassel Magic Tower, as a public enemy of the continent and order their pursuit and assassination.

The announcements from the Holy Kingdom and the Empire, one after another, surprised everyone in the world. People thought the Empire might not take over the Holy Kingdom completely. But no one expected it to end so quickly, and with announcements that sounded like they were praising each other.

Moreover, the Empire’s next actions confused the countries around them even more.

We have information that the wizards of Kassel Magic Tower have entered the countries around the Empire. We ask for your help in capturing them.

It was late autumn, and the harvest season was ending.

The Empire’s armies moved to the borders, sending announcements only to their side. This worried everyone on the continent.

“I refuse,” Logan said firmly, his voice leaving no room for argument.

The Empire’s envoy, who had been standing tall and proud, frowned slightly at Logan’s firm way of acting.

“Will you not regret this decision?” the envoy asked. It was an insulting comment for someone from another country to say to a king.

Logan gave a short, cold laugh and looked directly at the envoy. “Regret? The only thing I would regret is being foolish enough to let another country’s army step foot in my kingdom.”

“If you refuse, His Imperial Majesty will think McLaine is helping the Black Serpent.”

It was as if the envoy was openly trying to start a fight.

He held his head stiffly, as if asking to be beheaded.

‘Mitra, was it?’

He looked ready to die.

It was amazing how he led his people. Even a noble, important enough to be an envoy, was ready to die.

Of course.

‘If I were to actually behead him, they would invade immediately.’

“There are three countries that border the Empire to the west, but only our kingdom to the east. If the Empire were to wage a war, they would try to defeat our kingdom first before attacking the west. Our kingdom’s military strength is about the same as one of those three kingdoms.” Demian’s words were correct.

Although the situation and reason were different now, in his past life, the Empire had attacked Grandia first.

Of course, just sending the envoy back wouldn’t stop them from invading, but it would give them more time.

‘At least we should choose when the war starts.’

Aileen and her group, who had returned from the Holy Kingdom, hadn’t fully recovered yet.

He had told them to target the Empire’s strongest fighters while staying safe, but they had fought wildly and achieved great results. His own brother had even been seriously injured, which Logan found ridiculous.

‘It’s a relief he didn’t die.’

He had been worried that the Kassel Magic Tower, after being defeated in the Demon Forest, might try something. He was also concerned that the Sword Soul there might recognize him. Not being able to go with them almost became something he would regret forever.

They still needed time to recover fully.

“McLaine is not helping the Black Serpent. We will help search for and find the Black Serpent, but we cannot allow the Imperial Army to enter. That is all I have to say.”

“Those words don’t make sense! Does Your Highness really not fear the Empire’s anger!?”

At the envoy’s outburst, the ministers in the audience chamber glared coldly.

It was too much, practically asking to be killed, but Logan simply smiled and waved his hand.

“Escort the envoy. And safely escort him to the border. Make sure no ‘unfortunate incidents’ happen.”

At those words, Samuel Mitra’s face, which had been raised in defiance, froze for a moment.

‘If I don’t kill him, he’s probably planning to commit suicide.’

That was what had happened in Grandia in his past life.

That was why Logan didn’t want to give them any excuse.

“Y-Your Highness. This is against international rules……”

Samuel, who had suddenly stopped being arrogant, quickly looked around.

But everyone was silent, and Logan firmly shook his head.

“We cannot welcome an envoy who demands that we allow their army in. Return quietly, Baron.”

The Empire’s intentions were clear to anyone who was educated.

However, according to the information from the Eye of Flame in the west, conflicts were already happening in the western countries. There were even signs of civil war in some places because of fighting between those who supported the Empire and those who opposed it.

Of course, the nobles who started the conflicts weren’t foolish enough to do it without a reason. They were just people who take advantage of situations, putting their own interests first.

‘The Emperor has played his cards well.’

But that couldn’t happen in McLaine.

“Does anyone want to be friends with the Empire’s envoy?”

Logan looked around the audience chamber, and the nobles lowered their heads.

“No one!”

“As you wish, Your Majesty.”

“Your Majesty’s will is the kingdom’s will.”

At that, Logan smiled slightly and looked at Samuel.

“So it seems.”

The envoy, whose face had turned completely white, couldn’t say anything.

“The preparations?”

As soon as he left the audience chamber, they followed closely behind.

Demian, who was on the right, immediately answered Logan’s question. “The 2nd and 3rd Legions are already setting up defenses around fortresses and important strongholds. The 1st Legion is ready to leave, and the 4th and 5th Legions are preparing to provide support or join the fight.”

“What about the Home Guard?”

Dwayne, who was on the left, quickly responded. “The harvest season hasn’t ended yet. We haven’t called them up to avoid upsetting people, but we have increased the supply of repeating crossbows. Liberatio is also being produced as much as possible in the magic engineering workshops.”

“Good, very good. What about the Empire’s movements?”

“According to Philip’s report, war materials are gathering in the Eastern Legion. However, there are more materials than Your Majesty expected.”

“……Greater?”

“Yes. It is said to be enough material to move not just five legions, but all eight legions, or even more troops.”

At those words, Logan frowned.

‘I didn’t expect it to be exactly the same as in my past life, but is there such a big difference from the start?’

Of course, when he thought about it, it made sense. McLaine now was not the same as Grandia in his past life, which had fallen helplessly with only the five Eastern Legions.

“Demian. When do you think they will invade?”

“Even if they add a few more formalities to make it look justified, it will be no more than a month at the longest. The Eastern Legions are moving towards Lusphelheim. They say it’s for a joint training exercise.”

“……A month, is it.”

Hearing that, he clenched his fist tightly. He was very aware that the disaster he had been preparing for since he came back was now right in front of him.

The 20 years of struggle he had endured from the bottom in his past life, those desperate days, flashed through his mind.

And those memories eventually led to a gruesome mountain of corpses. He could feel the anger of the refugees from his homeland, who had sent him back to the past with the power of their wishes.

‘I will not allow such a tragedy to happen again.’

Hoo.

Logan sighed softly. He pushed away the heavy feelings inside him. He had to be strong. “What’s the last thing?” he asked, his voice low.

“About Count Ronian, Your Majesty,” came the reply.

“Ah, Ronian.” Logan nodded. “I should see him. He started training today, yes?”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

There was a pause. Then, hesitantly, “Um, Your Majesty?”

“Hmm?” Logan turned to face Dwain fully.

Dwain’s eyes were wide with worry. “Do you… do you really think we can win?”

Dwain hesitated before speaking. His face showed clear worry.

But Logan answered without hesitation.

“Of course.”

Hearing this, some color returned to Dwain’s face. Logan chuckled and patted his loyal subject on the shoulder.

On the way to meet Ronian, Logan ran into an unexpected guest.

“Princess Louisa.”

“It has been a while, Your Majesty,” the princess said politely, seemingly unconcerned by Logan’s slight frown.

“What brings you here…?”

“Why, I am simply on my way to see my fiancé, aren’t I?”

“Ah…”

“My fiancé hasn’t even bothered to see me for months, using ‘secluded training’ as an excuse. Now that he’s finally out, I couldn’t help but be curious. I was also worried that he might have been ‘seriously injured’ during his training.”

“…”

How much does this woman know?

‘I didn’t think I could completely fool her, but…’

Logan sighed, but he didn’t want to waste time on acting that wastes time when every moment was precious.

“The Emperor has openly announced his desire to conquer the world. He’s using the Cassel Magic Tower as his reason. I wouldn’t think this is a situation where the Princess should be doing nothing?”

A member of the Imperial Family and a mage of the Cassel Magic Tower. These two identities rarely combine.

The owner of these identities only smiled at his words.

“Then what should I do, Your Majesty?”

“…?”

“Have you forgotten our agreement? My father and I agreed to help McLaine if war broke out, in exchange for our engagement. Surely you don’t plan to send me back at this sensitive time? You’ll only be at a loss.”

Logan frowned slightly at Louisa’s reply, which clearly showed that she thought he would be at a loss.

‘The Cassel Magic Tower is like a dying fire, unwanted by everyone now.’

Even with that thought, leaving that identity and returning to the royal palace seemed like the smart choice. But for some reason, the princess before him seemed to be choosing to throw herself into the fire instead of taking the safe path.

He couldn’t understand why, so he couldn’t simply believe her words.

“Even if you keep your promise, there’s nothing to gain. If things go wrong, even your status and position will be reduced to nothing. You want me to believe someone who volunteers to do such a thing?”

“Even if I give you information, you’ll check it anyway, won’t you? It won’t be a loss for you, Your Majesty.” The princess’s blue eyes, looking at him, did not waver at all.

‘She really doesn’t want to go back.’

Why?

The Cassel Magic Tower’s orders?

Or….

“I heard that the Princess seems to hate the Empire.”

At those words, a spark flashed in Louisa’s blue eyes for a moment. Also, the gray mana around her body flickered slightly.

If he didn’t know that he could see mana, he would never have noticed the reaction.

“…So it was true.”

“…You really are a difficult person.” Louisa’s relaxed smile disappeared, and she looked serious.

But Logan was busy thinking hard.

Why, why would the Empire’s princess…?

Could it be Dongikwang too? He didn’t have time to think about that now.

Right now, there was not enough time to worry about the coming war.

Of course, there was still one other thing he needed to deal with.

“Alright. Then I will cooperate. But even if that’s the case as an Imperial Princess, what about the Cassel Magic Tower’s position?”

“What do you mean?”

“You’ve been declared enemies of the continent and lost your place. What do you intend to do from now on?”

“…I don’t think I have any reason to tell you that.”

‘They have another reason.’

Cassel Magic Tower. The group that encouraged Baros and created that disaster. Enemies that must be dealt with someday….

‘They are also enemies of the Empire. I can think about them after defeating the Empire.’

Logan put his thoughts aside and turned his head.

“Well, whatever. But Princess, if you have any other plans, you’d better forget them for now.”

“Huhu. How could I….”

“The moment you hurt the kingdom, I will drop everything and destroy the Princess and the Cassel Magic Tower.”

“…Don’t worry, Your Majesty.”

Even with his back turned, he could feel the tingling killing intent.

Louisa paused for a moment, then forced a smile and quietly followed him.

“Your Majesty.”

“We greet Your Majesty.”

Servants and vassals bowed their heads as they walked along the road. They looked at Louisa, who was following Logan, with curious eyes.

At a time when the Empire was actively causing conflict, the Imperial Princess freely walking through Granpria was certainly strange.

As a result…

“That princess is engaged to Count Ronian, isn’t she?”

“She hasn’t broken off the engagement, and she’s not going back.”

“Then….”

A hopeful rumor began to spread among the servants of McLaine Castle that war might not happen.

Of course, regardless of that, the movements of both countries were quickly heading towards war.