Regressor Of The Fallen Family [EN]: Chapter 389

Reasons are very important in war, especially when a country starts a war.

No soldier in an invading army thinks they are the invaders. Everyone wants to be a punisher bringing justice, not a villain attacking innocent people.

A soldier who has to fight someone they don’t know needs a reason to do it, so they don’t feel like a bad person. Without a good reason, even the best army will fail; it’s only a matter of time.

The Empire’s reason for war seemed believable.

McLaine is not helping us find the Black Serpent, a dangerous enemy who caused the terrible Holy Kingdom War.

To keep the peace and show justice, we will punish McLaine.

Of course, any smart person would see it as just an excuse.

But, the declaration of war, with a little bit of truth, along with strong encouragement and the departure of a very powerful army that seemed impossible to beat, made the Imperial Army very confident.

The entire 8th Eastern Army Corps moved into action.

The Imperial Central Army is leaving: three groups, with 150,000 soldiers in total.

The Sword Soul, a very powerful warrior, is leaving with the Imperial Guard and six superhumans, people with special powers.

The Icy Gale Sorcerer, a mage who controls ice, is leaving with five of the seven great mages from the Aserian Magic Towers. The Magic Legion, an army of mages, is leaving.

It was much bigger than anyone expected, in terms of both quality and quantity.

The 1st Corps is now at Kyle Castle, led by Lord Francisco. The 2nd Corps, led by the Sword Master, has entered Shield Fortress in the northwest. The 3rd Corps, under Archduke Padric, is ready at Armor Fortress in the southeast.

What about the Kingdom Alliance?

Damian Nadal looked calmly at the king, a young ruler in armor with a sword, sitting on the Throne of the Great War, and continued, “According to our agreement, support troops from Liberty and Teronan, countries allied with McLaine, are moving to the western border with the 4th and 5th Corps. Liberty has sent the superhuman Gunther, and Teronan has sent both the Iron Wall Latin Lawrence and the Tide Sorcerer Gustav Clement.”

Three… They’re sending all their superhumans; that’s more than I thought.

The Empire’s plan is clear, so the Kingdom Alliance is worried. Plus, they have an agreement with us.

The news that the war preparations were going well was good.

But, the nobles in the Great Hall still looked worried.

Logan, not noticing this, asked again, “How much stronger is the Imperial Army compared to us?”

If we only count soldiers, we have five groups, and even with the Kingdom Alliance, it’s only about seven. The Empire has eleven groups and the Magic Legion, so they have a lot more than us.

So, are we at a disadvantage?

Absolutely not.

Damian answered Logan confidently.

The nobles looked at Damian, wondering what he meant.

We can make up for the number difference with the local fighters, new weapons, and the ‘secret plan’ from His Majesty. Our kingdom is strong enough. The Empire won’t take any of our land.

Damian Nadal, one of the two main officials along with Dwayne Pilsner, said this, and some of the nobles started to feel hopeful.

But, the others couldn’t help but be doubtful, even with Damian’s words.

What secret plan could make up for so many more troops? And what about the superhumans?

They all shared this thought as they glanced at each other anxiously.

Klan Loope, a noble from a small area in the west of the kingdom, had similar thoughts.

Should I get ready to join the Empire?

He didn’t want to be at the Great Hall meeting, but he had to because the king ordered it for the war. He didn’t think the kingdom could win.

They probably called us here to ask us to give our money for the war.

His land was important, but his life was more important.

He had to follow the king’s orders for now, but later, he could pack up his family’s money and leave…

As he thought about this, he saw the king suddenly stand up, not sure what had been said.

So, I know many of you are worried. But you don’t need to be.

Clang.

The sound of a sword being drawn suddenly.

What’s he going to do with that?

Klan and some other nobles stared at the king.

Look! The power of your king!

Whoo-oong.

Flash.

A bright golden light came from the sword, and the Great Hall shook. The light went through the roof.

It was a golden light showing the ‘Sun of McLaine,’ which anyone could recognize.

Like a red sun shining golden rays, the golden light from the red-haired king’s hand hurt the eyes of the nobles in the Great Hall.

Scritch.

Soon, a quiet sound, like a blade cutting paper, was heard.

But the result of that small sound was huge.

Creeeeak.

The palace was huge, almost 300 meters long. From the ceiling above the throne, all the way to the entrance of the Great Hall and even further to the main palace entrance, cracks appeared at the same time and angle.

It left only sword marks without touching any of the pillars, like drawing a perfect line on the beautiful paintings of Granpria.

The nobles stared, mouths open. This amazing sight filled them with a powerful feeling, like they couldn’t breathe.

It was an overwhelming show of power that none of the nobles had ever seen or heard of.

Could even the Sword Soul, or a magic sword, do that?

Everyone could only stare, unable to say anything.

The king, with a bright, flame-like golden light around him, said calmly, “The Empire’s superhumans will never beat me.”

The Great Hall was silent for a moment.

Clap. Clap.

Uwaaaah!

Someone started clapping, and then everyone cheered loudly.

Hoo.

As soon as he left the Great Hall, sweat poured down like a waterfall.

After using his special power boost, his inner power was completely empty, making him feel like an empty can.

But Logan kept a calm face. He didn’t want anyone to see how tired he was.

Thank you for your hard work, Your Majesty.

Thanks to you, we shouldn’t have any problems getting money for the war.

Damian and Dwayne followed him, and Logan smiled bitterly.

Money isn’t the problem. I just wanted to control anyone who might cause trouble.

Who would think of causing trouble after seeing that?

It’s just that the palace repair costs are a bit… Ah, no, never mind. Haha.

Dwayne disagreed a little, but the show seemed to have worked well.

With this, the work in Gran is done.

Logan took a breath, feeling his inner power slowly coming back.

What about the Imperial Army?

It’s the same as what the Eastern King’s Office told us. The superhumans are still in the same places.

Still in three directions?

Yes. The 1st Corps, with a new leader, and the 2nd to 4th Corps are going north to Shield along the Hunter’s Road. The 5th to 8th Corps are going south to Armor along the Adventurer’s Road. The Imperial Central Army is near Luspellheim and is moving along the main road to Kyle.

Logan tapped his head.

I’m worried that the army on the central road, which has open fields, has fewer soldiers. And they’ve spread out the superhumans from the Imperial Guard.

Isn’t the Sword Soul and the Icy Gale Sorcerer there? It’s the Central Army, so they’ll be better than the Eastern Corps. And there’s the Magic Legion too.

Yes… I guess you’re right.

Information about the Imperial Central Army was secret, even in the Empire, so he couldn’t guess anything else.

So.

I’ll have to see the rest myself and decide what to do.

Logan sighed, trying to calm his worry.

Even if I leave tomorrow, there should be enough time.

Of course. If Your Majesty goes to the front, the soldiers will be more confident…

Stop. You don’t need to flatter me. Just focus on winning the war. And remember to check the information from the Eastern Wing King and the Eye of Flame.

Yes. I apologize.

Damian quickly lowered his head, surprised.

Logan realized he was too sensitive, chuckled, and patted Damian on the shoulder.

You’re doing well, so keep it up.

Th, thank you, Your Majesty.

What about me, Your Majesty?

You too.

Aww…

The childish complaining of the bearded minister made him feel a little better.

Maybe that’s why he said what he was thinking.

To those on the battlefield, and to all of you. Thank you for making me feel safe and grateful. Please keep supporting me until the end.

After saying those emotional words, Logan felt embarrassed and quickly turned around. But those who heard him jumped.

Your Majesty, until the end?!

Why would you say something so unlucky…!

He laughed awkwardly.

The end of this war! You lot!

Ah… yes. Haha, that’s what you meant.

I knew that’s what you meant from the beginning, ahem.

The ministers pretended not to know.

They were very sensitive to one word; they must have been worried too, but they didn’t show it.

Logan pounded his chest and said confidently.

Everything I’ve done so far has been right, hasn’t it? It’s the same this time. Trust me.

Something that must be done.

He didn’t even think about failing.

He looked at the ministers with such strong eyes that they nodded.

Well, you’ve been criticized a lot, but you’ve always succeeded in the end.

Huh?

Of course. There have been some close calls, but you’ve always succeeded somehow.

What, you punk?

These guys…

He glared at them, but seeing their smiles, he laughed instead of getting angry.

Hahaha.

The laughter made him feel even less stressed, and Logan, thankful for his loyal ministers, went to the training grounds feeling much lighter.

Before leaving for the front, he wanted one last training session.

Yes. The preparations are complete.

Logan entered the training grounds, putting aside his worries about the war and focusing on the sword.

Even if people outside the palace know about today’s show, the Empire won’t believe it. I hope the Sword Soul will agree to a one-on-one fight in Kyle…

Logan remembered how powerful the Sword Soul was, as told by his wife and Viktor, and slowly lifted his sword, imagining the fight.

They said the Sword Soul could cut through space easily.

He hadn’t reached that level yet. He could use the power without the 7th form of the Divine Sword Secret, the Vision of Cleaving Space, but he still needed a few seconds to get ready.

Putting the power into every sword strike felt unclear.

If I use my special power, I won’t lose, but…

If he could beat the Sword Soul without using it, that would be better.

Much better than beating the Sword Soul and then collapsing from exhaustion, leaving the battlefield.

But then I might die too.

Luckily, he had another plan.

The 8th form of the Divine Sword Secret, which he had just learned and could now use.

If he could use it freely on the battlefield, not just in the training grounds, he could beat the Sword Soul without using his special power.

Whoo-oong.

Logan focused on the tip of his sword.

But then.

Ssssh.

He felt an unpleasant presence that he had felt before.