I Regressed to My Ruined Family Chapter 160

＃When I returned, my family was ruined (161)

‘Damn it!’

Duke Himos gritted his teeth.

He also knew well about the capabilities of the Shadow Knights. As the secret laboratory is an important place, quite a lot of people were stationed there, but…

‘It’s not enough to stop the Shadow Knights.’

The king had already sent his forces. Among the seven secret laboratories, unless you have a strong defense, you won’t be able to last long. This was especially true in a situation where even the deputy commander of the division was moved.

Damage could be minimized by at least preparing in advance…

‘It is impossible to send a message.’

There were too many eyes watching now.

In particular, it would not be an exaggeration to say that the eyes of all high-ranking nobles were focused on him due to the king’s reprimand. Among them, there were also the views of transcendents.

It may be just a simple whisper of mana sent to Gerond, but if you send a message to a far away place, someone will notice. Himos’ eyes slowly sank.

‘There won’t be many who survive.’

At best, causing trouble to protect that number of people was the worst of all.

Rather….

“Your Majesty, all of this is my negligence. So I think he should be punished. Would you please allow our operatives to help with that process? “I swear on my name that I will punish all personnel in the secret laboratory.”

“…!”

The high-ranking nobles widened their eyes.

Now Himos was no different from declaring that he would abandon all the personnel in the secret laboratory.

‘At this scale, there must be quite a number of people…’

‘It’s a bold decision.’

‘That might be better…’

Some quick-witted people were nodding their heads.

Putting humanity aside, that judgment was the most reasonable.

If Himos had not said those words in a timely manner, criticism from the king and nobles would have continued.

‘Perhaps we could have overcome the stigma of being a traitor.’

The atmosphere has completely shifted towards the king.

There was nothing that could not be woven if it was to be woven. If things had gone that way, Agiles would have had to tear off a lot more than just the secret laboratory.

However, Duke Himos bowed twice.

“…Thank you for your favor, Duke.”

It became difficult for the king to push back any further.

In the end, Himos was a nobleman, and continuing to pressure the Duke who bowed his head was bound to be a burden for him.

Although he was dealt a crushing blow, his flexible response as a seasoned nobleman stood out.

‘But one thing is certain.’

‘The atmosphere…’

‘It was completely tilted towards one side.’

Ethan Ardan.

All of these changes occurred after he participated in the Central Council.

It is widely said that it was his credit that led the moderates to take the king’s side. The core of the newly appeared typhoon was violently shaking even the kingdom’s giant trees. All the nobles naturally looked at Duke Gerond.

He was a nobleman who moved with Himos. Nevertheless, he remained silent throughout the meeting.

‘Are you backing off this time?’

‘but. Even Duke Gerond would find it difficult to intervene in this situation.’

Just seeing Duke Himos face down was enough to make it worth participating in this meeting.

* * *

“Count Marek.”

“Yes, Your Excellency the Duke.”

“Was there no response from the moderates?”

“yes. “I’m sorry, but they seem to have completely renegade.”

“Right. Does it mean that it has become difficult to call them the Seven Houses anymore?…”

Gerond’s eyes slowly sank. The moderate side sent a letter saying they would no longer use the name “Kingdom Seven Families.” It was also added that a new group name would be announced soon.

‘I never thought the group would disintegrate so quickly.’

All of this was because of Duke Ethan. He smiled bitterly as he recalled the time when his heart and sword collided.

‘For sure…’

Vision was an overflowing person.

It was no wonder that the four noble families who did not like the actions of the radicals left the group.

“What do you think about this meeting?”

“…The king’s power grew so much in an instant. I think now is the time for us to bow down. If you wait, someday the time will come…”

“No. “Maybe that time will never come.”

“….”

The trend has already passed.

It was like that when Duke Himos bowed his head twice. High-ranking nobles must already be thinking about how they can extend a hand of friendship to the king.

‘The situation will gradually accelerate.’

It’s like a snowball coming down from a mountainside that gradually grows bigger.

What if Agiles collapses like this?

‘The Raysian will also slowly dry out and die.’

The tone of the kingdom has changed.

There weren’t many ways for Lacian and Aguileth to survive. Even if you go into exile in another kingdom or church, you will not gain glory. In fact, I didn’t know that it would decline even faster than it is now. Even dealing with Duke Ethan, the starting point of all of this, was a problem.

Not only will the changed situation not change again…

‘He was not someone who would be easily offended.’

The decline of the family must be prevented.

And that too, as soon as possible before Agiles collapses.

Fortunately, a way existed.

A number of reversals that can change everything in one fell swoop. After witnessing today’s meeting, my decision became even stronger.

Maybe Ethan had anticipated all of this and made his move.

‘Then… he is truly scary.’

Gerond smiled bitterly and began giving instructions to Marek.

* * *

After the CITIC meeting ended.

Marquis Lionel followed behind Ethan.

“The Shadow Knights will be guarding you for the time being. “Including me.”

“How long?”

“Until you return to the duchy. I have no intention of interfering with your progress, so don’t worry too much. “Your privacy will be protected.”

Ethan nodded.

Since it was better to have an escort than not to have one, I had no intention of refusing.

After returning to the special class like that, the eyes of the late exponents were focused on him.

‘A meeting of the Central Government at that age…’

Considering that they were of similar age, it was a very surprising thing.

‘I heard that there was a battle of spirit with Duke Himos…’

What was even more surprising was that Duke Ethan did not lose an inch even while fighting a battle of spirit with the transcendent man. It was something I had felt before, but his skills and guts were something to be admired.

“Has the training been going well?”

“yes!”

“Now there is less than a month left of classes. “I hope everyone can do their best during the remaining period.”

Everyone nodded.

Unlike in the past, the later exponents were listening to the duke’s words. Because he was already a proven talent.

“Then let’s start class.”

If something comes, something goes.

As I received a lot of help from the moderates at this meeting, I planned to keep the late-term indexes on the verge of death for the remaining period.

The Academy was now nearing its end.

***

“Oh my…”

The central part of the kingdom.

The first card sales store to enter the capital city, the center of the country.

On the first day of opening, the line there was so long that I couldn’t even count it.

What was even more surprising was the fact that, unlike commoners, nobles were lined up separately, but their lines were endless. Hans, seeing that scene, swallowed his saliva.

‘You hit the jackpot!’

After Lawrence was elected as the duke’s leader, he neatly admitted defeat to Lawrence. Because I couldn’t follow him with my head.

‘But field work is different.’

Hans was born as the son of a merchant and had many years of experience wandering the streets. He can smell money incredibly well.

This was one of his strengths.

For Hans, card games were a new source of energy and an area full of food that he could firmly establish himself in. Perhaps because he went straight to Lawrence and bowed his head, he was able to obtain the highest-ranking management position in charge of the ‘card game.’

In addition, it was a bonus to obtain a high-ranking position that could freely utilize Black Moon’s manpower. The power he gained by bowing his head deeply was truly enormous.

‘As expected… people should know their own fractions well.’

What would it have been like if there had been a continuous power struggle with that brilliant but cruel tactician, Lawrence?

‘It is said that even recently recruited assassins are active in earnest…’

He must have already been abandoned somewhere in a back alley without any rats or birds noticing.

If you want to live long, you must know fractions well. Even today, Hans realized that his father’s maxim was not wrong.

‘The marketing was very successful. Hehe…’

As the special class was almost over, a letter arrived from Hans. It was a letter from Ethan.

As soon as he saw the letter, he immediately smelled the fascinating smell of money, and a large number of publicity personnel, including freedom fighters, from among the Black Moon’s personnel were assigned to the capital to spread the rumor.

This is about the fact that the newly released ‘magic card’ contains notations that allow you to clearly understand the strength of the late-stage indices.

Who on earth is stronger?

Commoners, nobles, and other people are bound to be fascinated by these rumors.

Look at it now too.

Aren’t the kingdom’s leading nobles standing in a long line to purchase magic card packs?

‘It was 50 gold coins per pack.’

Six reviewers.

Even though it came with a card with their information written on it, the price was truly murderous.

Even though magic was used, considering the cost, the profit margin would be well over five times. Magic card pack sold to nobles.

―Limited quantity: 500 bundles

―A maximum of ten bundles can be purchased per person.

―Reservations are not accepted under the duke’s order.

Perhaps thanks to the limited quantity of 500 pieces, the eyes of the nobles who visited the store had long since turned upside down.

“Give me ten packs of magic cards here! hurry!”

“There are two here!”

“I’ll buy two too!”

“Please give me ten here!”

‘Hey.’

Perhaps because they were nobles residing in the capital, they seemed to have more wealth than anyone else.

As I watched the nobles wiping away the card packs with their eyes rolled back, I already felt full even though I had skipped breakfast.

It was the same for commoners who rushed to purchase cards.

Although it did not contain flashy cards like magic cards, even regular card packs were being sold in the thousands every hour. A big smile appeared on Hans’ face at the intoxicating smell of money.

Right then.

A person wearing a robe entered the store. The face was unrecognizable, but it was clear that it looked somewhat familiar. A voice echoed in his head in the noisy store.

[How have you been?]

‘Huh-up!’

It was a very familiar voice.

Hans left the sales to an employee and immediately left the stand.

“…Your Excellency the Duke?”

“I have something to entrust to you.”

“…Are you talking to me?”

Hans’ eyes lit up.

Although he turned his attention to card sales, that did not mean he turned his back on power. It must be something so important that the Duke himself comes and talks about it.

“I am confident that Hans will follow the command to fall into the fire pit! “Please tell me anything!”

Ethan laughed at those words and handed over a document.

“Read it.”

The document was filled with information about the Lacian duchy.

‘Hmm… it’s a Lacian after all.’

Just by looking at the numbers written on the document, I felt like I could get a rough idea of how powerful this family was.

Because there were countless numbers written that couldn’t be easily followed with the current Ardan.

‘But why do you give this to me…?’

My curiosity arose.

Hans’ eyes widened as he turned to the last page of the document containing dozens of analyses.

Approach: Mileton Lacian.

Goal: Help Mileton slay Gerond and restore the Lacian duchy.