I Regressed to My Ruined Family Chapter 171

#When I returned, my family was ruined (172)

“Hmm. “So you were targeting the elves’ world tree?”

The fact that the elves had chosen to move to the Duchy of Ardan in order to safely cultivate the World Tree was already known to everyone in the know.

Of course, Duke and Lionel, who came to Ardan to help, also knew this. Lionel nodded at the Duke’s words.

“but. “The most fundamental of the World Tree’s abilities is the power of harmony… I think he may have come here to correct the imbalance of the Spiritual Dan.”

In any case, one thing was certain.

The spiritual altar that Himos held tightly until just before his death contains so much power that even the transcendental people are surprised.

‘but.’

‘It should be at this level…’

Wouldn’t it be worth it to resolve the side effects of trespassing into other territory without permission? The Black Spiritual Order was a kind of trophy.

The three people looked at each other.

Now that the battle had been won, all that remained was the distribution process. Ethan was the first to speak.

“If anyone wants it, I’ll give it to you.”

Lionel and Duke.

These two were transcendental people who willingly came to me when I asked for help. If they had tried to stop this attack with Ardan’s power alone, they would have definitely suffered great damage.

‘I couldn’t have stopped it.’

Objectively analyzing one’s own strength was one of the important things.

To put it bluntly, it was difficult for me to even block a single transcendental person.

The sword that cut down the archbishop was vibrating. The reason I was able to utilize it beyond its limits was because of Lionel’s help. In that situation, how would things have played out if two transcendental beings had visited? The entire elf village would have been burned to the ground.

The great victory achieved today was possible thanks to the active support of the two people. That’s why I had no desire for the black herbal medicine.

‘Just by protecting the World Tree.’

Because I had obtained everything I needed to gain from this battle.

Right then.

Duke said with a hollow smile.

“I’m fine. “Just by beating this guy to death is enough compensation for arriving here.”

“I don’t think there’s any need to call that a price.”

“To me, the price is right.”

Duke Himos.

He was someone who had been in constant conflict with him ever since he was part of the 7th family. A person whose values that make up humans are completely different from his own.

One of the crucial reasons why the 7th family deteriorated was because of Duke Himos. A person who can even abandon the kingdom for power.

Duke said, looking at Ethan.

“He is the one who made the ruthless people the victims of human experimentation. I spent a lot of time making excuses to myself that things weren’t going well. “There was always a feeling of guilt in my heart.”

Duke was satisfied with just having relieved some of that guilt.

Besides…

“What use is this power when we are all old? “It would be much better for younger people to use it.”

No matter what anyone said, the guardian in charge of Heidern’s next generation was the Duke in front of him.

Not only has he completely taken control of the masters’ self-control, but his skills are improving faster than anyone else’s. A denomination that is making a grand comeback. Even the Yongin people we are encountering more and more often….

“The world is changing more rapidly than ever. “You probably know this.”

Duke looked at the black herbal medicine and continued speaking.

“…It may be shameless to say this, but I want you to protect Heidern’s people.”

“You are asking for something expensive.”

The Duke laughed awkwardly at those words. He knew it too.

To protect Heidern’s people. This meant asking to become the guardian of a kingdom.

He knew well what it meant. Haven’t we clearly witnessed what sacrifices Ardan endured a generation ago?

“…This old man will do his best to help you. “I swear on Dustin’s name.”

“That’s right.”

“…Really?”

Ethan nodded.

Ardan was a family that had always been like that. A family of guardians who protect the kingdom and protect its people.

Our predecessors made countless sacrifices to build their reputation and name, and we have continued to educate our descendants to do the same in the next generation.

The Duke of the previous generation also showed his will through actions, not words.

By raising a sword rather than a horse towards the dragon people.

Even if Duke hadn’t said it directly, Ethan would have acted that way.

“Because that is Ardan.”

“…Thank you.”

“Not really.”

As the head of the guardian family.

And as an honorable knight.

Wasn’t it a very natural thing to protect the people?

‘…’

Lionel, who was quietly watching the conversation between the two, sighed inwardly. There was one crucial thing missing from that conversation.

It was a story about the ‘royal family’.

Perhaps the reason the Duke didn’t bring up the story that far was because he knew about the past.

How did the Guardian’s family collapse? It was because of the previous king’s connivance and neglect.

But did the times have a different attitude?

‘Not even that.’

Although they may have provided some help, it was because it was a mutually beneficial relationship. A relationship formed by calculation.

Even though he is a member of the king’s direct power, he never mentions the royal family.

‘It means that I will not become a guardian of the royal family like in the past.’

Lionel felt it instinctively.

That the concept of what constitutes Ardan has changed significantly.

Although they could maintain an excellent business relationship, Ardan would no longer pledge absolute loyalty to the king. Despite this, he remained silent like a mute.

If a great man like Ethan had not appeared in Ardan at the time, would Delprion have reached out to Ardan?

Judging by the King’s sword…

‘I guess not.’

Ardan would have continued his downfall. Even if one more generation had passed, there would have been a time when no one would remember Ardan. A name that only functions as a name that appears briefly in a corner of history books due to its past glory… With such a name.

Everything was just the karma of the royal family. Rather, the king might have to thank Ardan.

This is to the Duke of the time who said that even though he had experienced such things, he would still take out his sword for his people.

“You should keep that herbal medicine.”

“Isn’t there a need for that too?”

“It’s not a very desirable item. In fact, wasn’t it you who fatally wounded the archbishop?”

Lionel said, smiling awkwardly.

“I think the work is somewhat finished, so I’ll just leave. “When we receive information about the church, we will pass it on as a priority.”

The Marquis’ new model has disappeared.

Ethan stared at the black herbal medicine. Anyone can see that it is a herbal medicine full of unrefined power.

Somehow, ownership passed over to us, but we couldn’t utilize it right away.

‘I guess I should meet Irina.’

The leader of the elves who manages the World Tree as a high elf.

The power of the World Tree was needed.

* * *

The moment I visited the village.

High-ranking elves, including Irina, came out to meet them in a beoseonbal.

“Thank you, Duke, for protecting the Dominion.”

How surprised you were to hear that your territory would be visited by an intruder.

In particular, those aiming for the World Tree this time were all extremely strong experts.

Starting with the archbishop, who had a much higher rank than the bishop we encountered last time, to Duke Himos, who was treated as an extremely strong expert in the human world.

It was because of Duke Ethan that he was able to prevent this without any significant damage.

Of course I had no choice but to be grateful.

What would have happened if I had stayed where I was instead of following his words?

All elves would have been completely exterminated in this invasion.

Being protected under the name of Ardan. It was a moment when I realized its meaning again. Ethan nodded calmly and took out a round ring.

“Can you control the power of this medicine with the power of the World Tree?”

The high elf who was staring at Danyak frowned. A foul odor was emanating from the herbal medicine, which was completely out of balance.

“This is a terrible item. “Can you please wait a moment?”

“Sure.”

Irina closed her eyes.

Soon she opened her mouth as if she was having a conversation.

After a while.

Irina opened her eyes and said.

“It’s possible.”

“is it.”

“yes. However, according to Mushiron… it will likely take some time.”

“how much?”

“They say it takes about 15 days. If that happens, the basic tuning process will likely be completed… but additional processing will be needed even after that. This is not the role of the World Tree, but rather a role that should be handled by a competent alchemist. Um… Ah! “I guess I can leave the rest to Ilya!”

“Of course. Then, after the attunement is complete, can you bring the spiritual altar to Ilya? “I’ll tell her.”

“We will carefully select and deliver to those with quick feet.”

Ethan nodded.

If you can balance regenerative power through harmony, you will be able to maximize the benefits of herbal medicine.

‘It’s a power that there’s no harm in gaining.’

It was tempting.

Even if you can only bring back 20% of the power shown by the Archbishop, you will have enormous regenerative power like a troll.

As the Duke said, the world was approaching chaos.

There was no need to specify the type of power as long as it was not an evil power. Become stronger most efficiently. Because that was exactly the method Ardan pursued.

So when Ethan returned to the estate.

“Your Excellency the Duke. “An invitation has arrived.”

“invitation?”

I was able to receive a letter made of pure gold. It looked very familiar. That’s because this invitation was so famous that rumors spread widely throughout the continent.

[Continental Swordsmanship Competition Invitation]

Gold level.

Venue: Imrahil, the capital of the Kingdom of Limedel.

‘Continental Swordsmanship Competition.’

Twenty years.

It was a continent-level competition held every time a generation passed.

The conditions for participation were simple.

Must be under 30 years of age.

Anyone, regardless of gender or age, could participate in the preliminary round as long as these conditions were met.

It is a swordsmanship contest notarized by the seven kingdoms, including the Zeno Empire, and the winner will enjoy unimaginably great honor.

The reason Ardan was able to be recognized as the best swordsmanship in the West Continent was because he always won the swordsmanship competition held every generation.

‘It’s been a while.’

A bitter smile appeared on Ethan’s lips. In his previous life, he had also received an invitation to a swordsmanship competition.

At that time, the war with the dragon tribe was in full swing. Because it was difficult to survive day by day, I did not respond to the invitation at that time.

However, other later exponents accepted the invitation even while the war was ongoing.

‘More than 80% of those who participated died.’

Imrail blood death.

It was an incident he also remembered.

The cunning dragon people attacked and massacred the later leaders gathered in the Kingdom of Limedell. An incident in which all the knights who would lead the next generation were annihilated.

‘Who sent it?’

Gold silver bronze.

It was the standard for grading invitations. Instead of holding a preliminary round, the same class was able to proceed directly from the round of 256 to the finals.

Silver level is round of 64.

The gold level is the round of 16.

The meaning of sending an invitation was simple. It is notarized at the competition.

This person doesn’t need to take the preliminaries. The sender of the invitation was not written down. There is only a word that the head of the Ardan family is invited to a golden level of treatment.

‘Three months.’

It was time for the final round.

‘Who is it?’

The one who wants to visit the Kingdom of Limedell. He glanced at the invitation.