#When I returned, my family was ruined (114)
A few days later.
A date has been set for the meeting of the Seven Families.
In the meantime, the Duke and the Marquis of Turian kept in constant contact and thought of ways to renew the atmosphere within the 7th. The solution came out faster than expected. It was because of rumors spreading throughout the kingdom.
―The Duke and Duke Ethan sparred.
―The two, who fought together through pure swordsmanship and martial arts, engaged in a close fight that could be called a close match…
Those who heard the rumor asked the Duke if the rumor was really true.
Each time, the Duke laughed empty-handed and declared that it was a certain fact.
Thanks to this, this rumor was spreading like wings.
With the rumor, the day of the seven families’ meeting arrived, and the seven families gathered in one place.
There were two main issues at today’s meeting.
“Let the meeting begin. Everyone knows why we are gathered here today. Why did the first Turian Marquis send his daughter to the Duke? The second one is…”
Gerond said, looking at the Duke blankly.
“To confirm the truth of the rumors spreading throughout the kingdom.”
It was then.
The Duke immediately raised his hand and spoke.
“The intelligence power of our 7th family is truly a mess. “Not a single piece of information I shared at the last meeting was correct.”
“What is that…”
“Do you remember what Count Marek said? “I heard that Mileton Confucius’ winning rate was close to 70%.”
Everyone nodded.
The Duke, who saw this, continued speaking.
“But when I looked, it wasn’t like that at all. The duke was a very strong man. “To the extent that Mileton Confucius’ odds of winning cannot even be predicted by even 100 percent.”
“…Huh. “The duke’s sparring didn’t use mana, did it?”
“That’s right. Therefore, I was able to understand the basics clearly. “Duke Ethan was no longer a herbivore.”
“…!”
Those gathered here were either transcendental or had reached a state close to transcendental.
I couldn’t have known what those words meant.
“At that age….”
“I confirmed this myself.”
“Uhm…”
The heads of the house were silent.
Duke Duke.
He would have preferred not to have spoken; he was not a nobleman with a disposition to tell lies.
It was right then.
The Turian Marquis raised his hand and added,
“I definitely saw it too. I will vouch for Duke Ethan’s skills along with the Duke. “The absolute amount of mana may be small, but its potential is enormous.”
“….”
The heads of the 7 families were silent.
Since not one, but two heads of the family were vouching for Ethan’s skills, the possibility that the previous information was incorrect had increased significantly.
“Huh… How can you not be obsessed with herbivory at that age?”
“If what the duke said is true… he is truly a scary person.”
“Maybe Prince Theron won’t win… What do you think, Duke?”
The Duke immediately answered the Marquis’ question.
“As someone who has learned Kangryong style, I will evaluate it calmly. “In my view, it is an inevitable defeat.”
“…!”
If the marquis’ eyes widened, the other two dukes were different.
“I have an objection. The Three Dukes have not been completely brainwashed yet. By using the family’s arcane black magic, you can unlock a level of potential that is different from before.”
The Duke of Agiles, one of the two famous magic families. Since it was spoken by Duke Himos, the head of the family, the power contained in the statement was bound to be heavy.
Duke frowned at those words.
“Do you really have to do that? “What good is it that you have completely lost your senses?”
“We already put the plan into action. Besides, the last archbishop didn’t warn you. We should at least pretend to respect that. “Am I wrong?”
“…Whew. Anyway, that’s my judgment. Even with black magic mixed in, you can’t create something from nothing.”
“…what? Are you doubting Aguileth’s magic now?”
Duke Himos and Duke.
An unpleasant atmosphere began to flow between the two.
The two leaders of the radical faction and the moderate faction.
The four marquis began to break into a cold sweat due to their battle of momentum.
It was then.
“Both of you, please stop.”
With Duke Gerond’s words, his momentum passed between them.
Soon, the momentum of the two disappeared as if washed away.
‘…As expected, Chairman.’
Gerond said after looking around at everyone.
“It is not entirely possible that the plan to use the Three Confucius will fail. Since the Duke himself declared it, I will summarize it to that extent. Duke Duke. “Do you have anything else to say?”
“The Turian Marquis has a plan for that. marquis?”
“yes.”
Soon the Turian spoke while looking around at everyone.
“I’m sure you’ve all heard the story about my daughter going to the duke. The reason I sent it is simple. “It was just to use him.”
“Hmm?”
The Marquis continued speaking to the heads of the family who tilted their heads.
“Late indices of each family. In fact, I realized after seeing Duke Ethan that those children were frogs in the well.”
“This makes me wonder just how skilled Duke Ethan is.”
The Duke responded on behalf of Duke Himos, who spoke sarcastically.
“At least among our later exponents, there is no one who can stand up to Duke Ethan. “I swear on Dustin’s name.”
“….”
At that point, even Himos couldn’t add any more details.
Putting the family’s honor on the line.
Because I knew how much it meant.
Duke, who got rid of the sarcastic Himos, looked at the Turian.
“Turian Marquis. “Please continue speaking.”
“yes. Peacock is an excellent equipment. This is clearly evident just by looking at the high level achieved in a short period of time. Wouldn’t my children be able to feel and learn something by being around him? That’s why I sent it.”
“…So was it effective?”
“My daughter said she feels a lot of things. Even though they are the same age, their skills are much higher than mine, so it’s probably worth it. The effect was great. Therefore, I would like to take this opportunity to suggest one item.”
“…agenda?”
“It’s about showing our children what’s above.”
“Are you sure you’re referring to Duke Ethan?”
“you’re right. Everyone, please think about it. Late-stage exponents are certainly stronger than those of the same age, but in reality, that’s not the point, right?”
“….”
Most of the review indices were at the level of a 7-star article.
The one that was known to be the best was Mileton, which had a level of 8 stars.
It’s definitely strong though.
It was true that the children were not fully grown yet.
“We will be able to provide good education and mana through our own efforts. But what about the experience? The reality is that we cannot support you even if you die or wake up. “It’s the kind of thing that only grows when you experience it in real life or get stimulated.”
“…Let’s use peacock as a stimulus?”
“A person with overwhelming skills and positions despite being the same age as them. When you see someone like that, wouldn’t you naturally develop a desire to win and improve yourself? “It was for that reason that I sent Ysera.”
Everyone was worried.
Everyone agreed that there was a stimulus that they couldn’t help but feel because they were the same age.
As many as two heads of households made public declarations about their abilities.
At least the level of the late-stage indices was far exceeded, which is probably why such an assessment was made.
“Uhm… well. There is no duke as young as him in the kingdom. In fact, he is not the youngest duke.”
“If you have great skills, I think you can definitely be stimulated…”
On the other hand, there are those who say it as if it is tempting.
“I have no thoughts. What can a child from a master magic family learn from a knight? “It’s obvious that it will only reduce interest.”
“I am also against it. “If what the Duke said is correct, shouldn’t we also consider that negative feelings may arise instead of feelings of improvement?”
There were some who openly shouted opposition.
“….”
There were also those who remained neutral and thought deeply. By the time the conversation continued to take parallel paths.
Duke Gerond said.
“I will sort it out. I certainly think the Turian Marquis’s opinion is correct. I’m just saying let’s use what we can. I also understood why I sent my daughter away. “I just have one question.”
“What is?”
“…If his skills are really that good, wouldn’t the children he sent be in danger?”
The Turian said with a quiet smile.
“That’s why I’ve been thinking about countermeasures. “How about we ask your Majesty to intervene?”
“To your Majesty?”
“yes. We ask His Majesty to mediate and summon the duke to the capital, which can be considered a neutral zone. Isn’t the Kingdom Academy also getting closer to the start of school? “If we gather the children and organize a special class…”
“If you just tell them to come, the duke won’t come easily.”
“How about giving him a professorship?”
Duke Himos asked with wide eyes at those words.
“…a professorship? “Are you saying you’re going to treat your successors like students now?”
“The Duke’s skills are that outstanding.”
Many people frowned at this proposal. The ages of the heirs and the duke were almost similar.
The difference is only about two or three years. Moreover, there was also a successor who was older than the duke.
In such a situation, inviting a duke as a professor?
There was no way the children would accept it easily. The Turian who saw this added a comment.
“Of course, children will not be easily convinced. So, I plan to give you a challenge.”
“…Right to challenge?”
“While organizing the special class, you will be able to request a sparring match with the duke at any time. If the kids win… they can just change the professor to that kid. “Don’t you think it will be okay?”
“Hmm….”
Stimulation and improvement.
It was a proposal that could satisfy both at the same time.
“Okay. Then, those who want can send their children. “Whoever wishes, please raise your hand.”
Five of the seven families raised their hands.
The only ones who opposed it were the two families who had made such claims from the beginning.
In the end, an agreement was reached where five of the seven families would send their successors to be educated.
“I will send a letter to Your Majesty requesting mediation.”
The heads of the four families nodded at Gerond’s words.
* * *
Delprion.
He glanced at the contents of the letter.
“Academy. “What does the Count think?”
The Earl of Wallington answered those words with his head down.
“It seems that the 7th Street side has changed its mind a little. “After hearing about the sparring from the Duke, I suspect he may be trying to use his skills.”
The Count looked at Delprion and continued speaking.
“If Your Majesty intervenes at this time, the 7th House and the Duke House may show a surprisingly mellow mood. “There are rumors that Marquis de Fractal’s eldest daughter is firmly in love with the Duke.”
“If the special class is organized for one semester… it would be a total of three months. “I don’t know if the Duke will agree.”
“If the king gives you an order, you can’t refuse it…”
Wallington, who had been answering right away, paused. If you think about it, it was possible to refuse the king’s command.
Because he had immunity.
Delprion chuckled and added.
“That’s why I’m talking about it. Hmm. Do it like this. Shouldn’t the 7th family taking the class have to pay the tuition? “Because it involves inviting a professor.”
What if the 7th family not only invited the duke as a professor but also made him pay a considerable amount of tuition?
The kingdom would be greatly shaken.
A golden opportunity to engrave the name Ardan throughout the kingdom.
“If this is enough, the duke will be quite intrigued. The tuition fee is fifty platinum coins per month for each family.”
Money wasn’t important.
The important thing is that this is the tuition fee for inviting a professor.
“…I will tell that to the 7th family.”
“Ah, how is the church doing these days?”
“The information operation seems to have worked well. They were very suspicious of our involvement in the elves’ affairs. I think leaving traces was effective. “But…”
Wallington hesitated for a moment and said with a sigh.
“…I heard that the Shadow Knights are causing a lot of damage. “The bishops themselves moved it…”
“Some sacrifices have to be endured.”
Ardan.
It was still too early for an all-out war between them and the church.
That’s why the kingdom is returning their attention.
“Anyway, let’s send the letter as it says.”
“yes.”
Wallington quietly left the King’s office.
* * *
A week has passed since Lee Sera was hired. She was a very useful talent.
Even though he was a spiritist with the attribute of fire, that didn’t mean he couldn’t handle spirits of other attributes.
From water to wind to earth.
Although water and earth elemental spirits, which have opposite attributes to fire, could only handle the lowest level spirits without reason.
Because the level of the spiritist itself was so high, he was able to handle a significant number of the lowest level spirits. Even at the lowest level, if a large number of people come together, they can make a big impact.
In particular, it was extremely useful in farming.
A walking fertilizer and shower.
It would not be an understatement to call a spirit master who had reached the level of a superhuman. The place where that ability could be best utilized was the County of Amelton, which was to be raised as a granary.
Of course, as soon as he was hired, he was transferred there.
Although I heard that strange rumors were spreading throughout the kingdom about what on earth they were doing there.
While doing work.
“Ethan. “Can I come in?”
A familiar voice was heard.
Soon after, Elena came into the room and handed me a letter.
It was a letter bearing the king’s seal.
Ethan immediately read the contents and immediately smiled.
“what’s the matter? “What is it about?”
Ethan responded to Elena, who had sparkling eyes.
“I heard you don’t want to teach the kids at least once.”
“…huh? “Teaching kids?”
“To summarize, this is an invitation to become a professor at the Kingdom Academy.”
“The content is a bit unexpected… Then what about the students? “Are they kids from the academy?”
“no. “There are five of the kingdom’s seven heirs. They’re forming a special team.”
“…huh?”
Heirs of the 7 kingdoms?
Elena tilted her head.
On the other hand.
Ethan was nodding satisfied.
Turian Marquis.
This is because he moved much more nimbly than expected.