I Regressed to My Ruined Family Chapter 206

#When he returned, his family was ruined (207)

Marquis Bloten was not embarrassed by the sudden visit. Instead, he just smiled empty-handed and said something that was almost like a joke.

“Aren’t you too busy these days? “If this continues, I’ll even forget your face.”

“Because there is so much to do.”

“I heard about the swordsmanship competition. Congratulations on winning. Thanks to this, the brand’s sales increased by more than 50%.”

You’re probably referring to the design products that come out with Ardan’s name.

It could be said that he was a heavenly merchant, as his congratulatory messages never left out the topic of money.

“I came here to ask you something.”

“Even if it’s a family secret, if you’re curious about the duke, I’ll be happy to answer. “What are you curious about?”

“I need information about the Dwarven Kingdom.”

“Are you talking about information from the leadership?”

“That’s right.”

“Please wait a moment.”

Soon after, Marquis Bloten took out a thin book.

“I’m glad I have the data at the right time. “With just this book, you will be able to understand all the detailed compositions.”

I opened the book. What was written on the first page was information about Muradni, the king of the dwarves.

―Muradni Ameria I.

One of the great chieftains of the dwarves who united the dwarves who were previously divided into tribes. Currently ruling the Kingdom of Ameria for 15 years.

They seem to have a great hatred for the dragon race, and if a dwarf takes on any work related to the dragon race, they maintain severe punishment, up to the point of being punished by death. However, in recent years, their behavior has been quite different from the past.

Accordingly, the tone of the Dwarf Kingdom has changed greatly from the past. Even in Craseum, the capital of the kingdom, it is not difficult to see products with dragon clan symbols imprinted on them being sold…

However, the possibility that they were pressured by the Kingdom Council cannot be ruled out…

…(omitted)

-Kingdom Council.

The representative ruling body of the Kingdom of Ameria, comprised of 12 chieftains called the ‘Twelve Hammers’.

When three or more warchiefs present an agenda, anything can become an agenda item for judgment.

Within the Kingdom of Ameria, the power of the Twelve Hammers is as high as that of King Muradni.

It is unlikely that this will happen, but if more than half of the chieftains decide to do so, the king can be dismissed…

This appears to be one of the devices to prevent the king’s tyranny, as the kingdom has not been established for a long time.

Among the twelve warchiefs, the dwarf with the strongest political influence is Centador, known as the ‘Hammer of Fire’…

In the past five years, when issues related to the Balaur clan come up for judgment, there is a tendency to turn a blind eye or minimize matters as much as possible. ..

It is believed that the Kingdom Council is very likely to have colluded with the Dragon Clan.

‘Hmm.’

The information Marquis Bloten investigated was of considerable value. The same was true for information about Muradni.

‘It’s not the worst.’

I wondered if the entire Dwarven Kingdom had turned against the Dragon Clan.

Perhaps Muradni was carrying out policies under the influence of the Kingdom Council’s power. Of course, we cannot rule out the possibility that he is in full cooperation with the Kingdom Council.

‘…still.’

Memories of his past life flashed through Ethan’s mind. Days when the blood of the dragon race never dried on the divine sword.

Dwarves have provided countless help to humans. If a human blacksmith could repair five pieces of weapons and armor a day, they could have done more than five times that amount of work.

Not only was it much more resistant to heat, but its body itself was specialized for blacksmithing. Ethan also received help.

Even if the sword was made of Ardenheite, it could not help but rust even after cutting down numerous enemies.

The difference from regular weapons is that the process proceeds very slowly and there is almost no chance of the sword body breaking. It has been five years since the war against the dragon clan began. That was the first time I met Muradni.

“You say you’re the great hero of a famous swordsman, but you don’t know how to love the sword? It was handled very badly. The guy whose name is Shingeom looks no different from a street beetle. “Give me that sword.”

He chuckled as he recalled the memory of that time. As Muradni said, in the previous life, the appearance of the divine sword was close to being a mess. The reason was simple. This was because there were no blacksmiths capable of repairing Ardenheit. It was the same for both humans and dwarves.

A divine metal that does not flinch even at fairly high temperatures.

Although it was possible to wipe off the blood and oil on the outside of the sword body, it was impossible to restore the power of the new sword, which was slowly fading away due to numerous battles.

The sword was slowly falling apart.

Actually, it was worth it.

‘It was a sword that had not been serviced for over a hundred years…’

When was the last record of maintenance? It must have been at least a hundred years.

The reason was simple.

One hundred years ago, dwarves and humans continued to communicate in their own way, even if they were a little estranged, but humans, who became increasingly powerful, became infinitely arrogant and used all kinds of different races as slaves. As a result, various races, including dwarves, came to live in hiding in their own spaces. The same was true for the dwarves who had interacted with Ardan.

Since all the blacksmiths who could maintain the new sword have disappeared, the sword body is bound to slowly wear out over time.

If it had been before the war, it would have been in pretty good shape. Since they were the best swordsmanship in the West Continent, paradoxically, they rarely used swords.

It could be said that it was a time when anyone who tried to fight against Ardan was immediately called a crazy person.

That’s why the sword was able to hold up even though it wasn’t repaired for a long time. Ardenheit was not called the metal of the gods for nothing.

Of course, the story changed considerably after the Dragon Clan War broke out. A sword that has split the bones and flesh of dragons, which are many times harder than those of humans, thousands, if not more than 10,000 times.

There was nothing strange when Muradni said the word ‘street beggar’.

In any case, the dwarves who joined later steadily assisted the humans, and the same was true for Muradni. Because I spent every day busier than anyone else, repairing the weapons of Ethan and other members of the death squad and leading the development of weapons specialized for the dragon race.

Together, until the last desperate team loses their lives.

Therefore, my memories of him were bound to be quite special.

‘…if possible.’

I hoped that Muradni would not change from the past. Cutting off the head of a colleague who could be called one of his few ‘close friends’ would never have been a pleasant experience, even for Ethan, who had been through all sorts of hardships.

Just think for a moment.

He closed the book and looked at the Marquis.

“thank you.”

“No, what can you do with just this much? “It’s nothing compared to what I received from the Duke.”

Just a year ago, the Marquis of Bessus was one of the families that was disappearing due to the current. As the seven kingdoms actively entered the commercial world, their past glory completely faded, and in the end, even the products they handled were taken away one by one, slowly suffocating the kingdom.

In fact, the prevailing opinion was that the Marquis of Bessos would completely decline within ten years.

Although he and his son were working diligently to find a breakthrough, the Seven Kingdoms were by no means an easy family. It was Ethan who appeared in that situation.

A time when the 10 collateral families and the 7 kingdom families were alive and well. The Marquis of Bessus took a gamble. I decided to invest everything in Ethan, even if it meant being completely at odds with all of them.

No matter how small it is, you’ll have to wait five years.

That was the thought at the time. Even if it is the 10 collateral families, it will take at least that much time to equalize the balance of power with the 7 kingdoms.

It was not a short period of time, but Bloten intended to become Ethan’s shield even if he got hurt.

Because I have witnessed such talent.

If there’s one problem.

It was the fact that his eyes were knotholes.

What is five years?

In fact, Heidern’s power structure was completely reorganized in just one year.

Kingdom 7th Street.

Now it has become an old name.

So much so that no one brings up the story of the seven families that dominated Heidern a year ago. The only ones who survived were the four families that joined hands with the duke.

Strictly speaking, Lacian also came within the scope of Duke Ethan by electing a new family head named Mileton, so it could be said to be five families.

‘No, six families?’

While Lacian survived thanks to an improved constitution, the Marquis of Eltanis, who was one of the seven families, was different.

A marquis from a family that was respected in Heidern as a renowned archery family in its own right.

When Hymos and Duke Gerond were alive, they walked around with their necks stiffer than anyone else, but now that they have completely collapsed, they are heading down the path of downfall faster than anyone else.

Four families emerged as the core power of the new kingdom. They officially announced that they would cut off all ties with Eltanis, and so did the King. They were putting strong pressure on Eltanis in all directions, whether politically, commercially, or manpower, citing his past actions.

All of this was the result of turning Duke Ethan into an enemy. So I can’t help but feel surprised and shocked. Even the Marquis Bloten could not have imagined that the game could be turned around so quickly in a moment of judgment.

The Marquis of Bessus was now virtually one with Ardan.

It was natural.

Neither he nor his son had any intention of leaving Ardan’s side. Even if it means turning the king into an enemy. To that extent, Ardan had strong faith in the marquis.

“If there is anything I can help you with, please let me know at any time. “What I have received from you is so great that I cannot repay it no matter what I give it.”

“It wasn’t just the Marquis who received help. So, let’s just be grateful.”

I still remembered the enthusiasm that Marquis Bloten showed in the past when he had to obtain metal to make a new sword. Didn’t he help us produce a new sword by bidding on Menelian alloy, even risking bankruptcy?

Even now, the relationship was not one-sided. /The Marquis of Bessus/ was one of the great merchant families and was still steadily increasing the number of countries he traded with.

Half of the profits are being used for the development of Ardan.

Even if this side of the relationship in this life is giving something more…

‘Considering the past life, it’s fair enough.’

A death squad from a previous life. One of the families responsible for their distribution was the Marquis of Bessus. Even pouring all of his wealth into it.

Considering that help, it was safe to say that the current weight was level or rather tilted toward the marquis. Therefore, Ethan hoped that the Marquis would be able to shake off his debt.

“Hehe… I guess I can’t even keep up with that thought now.”

Contrary to what he had intended, the Marquis’s eyes seemed to have become even more determined.