I Regressed to My Ruined Family Chapter 47

＃When I returned, my family was ruined (48)

On the bed in an old-fashioned room.

Hans was sleeping.

smart!

Knock knock!

A strong knock was heard outside the door. Hans, who woke up in the middle of the night, frowned for a moment.

“…big! who are you?”

I shouted towards the door.

“The head of the family has called! “It seems like it’s urgent, so you should go quickly!”

A familiar voice was heard.

Knight Lothern.

When I escaped from prison after being tortured by Lawrence Gonom.

He was Chayman’s henchman who had called him. Not long ago, he was in charge of Hans’s escort.

“yes! “I’ll go right now!”

Hans shouted vigorously and immediately placed his hand on the washbasin at his feet. After briefly washing your face with hot water.

He went out the door.

“Let’s go.”

“yes.”

Hans arrived in front of the Count’s office and quietly knocked on the door.

“Count. “This is Hans.”

“Come in.”

Hans opened the door.

Chayman welcomed him with a wide smile.

“haha! I’m sorry for calling you early in the morning. “I heard such good news that I wanted to tell you as soon as possible.”

“I really wonder what kind of news this was that made the Count’s face bloom so brightly.”

“haha. Don’t be surprised when you hear it. “They say Baron Lomenton has fallen.”

“…Is that true?”

“okay. “I only heard the news today.”

Hans, whose eyes widened in surprise, tilted his head and asked.

“Count.”

“But why?”

“I have one question. “Unlike Baron Kargath, isn’t Baron Romenton’s knight power much superior?”

“yes. There are about three 4-star knights alone. “I heard that they have quite a number of 3-star knights.”

Hans nodded quietly.

‘The Count doesn’t know that Murren has achieved 5 stars.’

Murlen, the knight commander of the Barony.

The fact that he had achieved 5 stars was a fact that Hans only recently learned.

If Lawrence hadn’t told me, I probably would have never known.

They said that the level had risen about a month ago at most and that Zipron had been hiding this fact.

It’s no wonder Chaiman doesn’t know this.

‘That’s a good thing.’

4 stars and 5 stars.

This is a difference in just one number, but its meaning is quite special. 5 stars was one of the strengths that was recognized wherever it went.

In the current situation where the Archduke’s military power had to be hidden as much as possible, it was much more advantageous for the Count to know this.

“Nevertheless, if you overthrew Baron Romenton, wouldn’t that mean that the Archduke’s growth rate was unusual?”

“Hmm. If the Archduke had taken down the Romanton family ‘all alone’, I would have thought the same. But when I received the report, it was a little different.”

“How do you mean?”

“You know the Barony of Kargath? “They say they dragged all the prospective knights, including the knight commander, away from there.”

“Ah…”

“Baron Romenton’s knights are superior, but the Archduke also has his own tricks.”

“That’s right. “Because we defeated the official knights in the Kargath Barony.”

“I think that’s why Baron Romenton was defeated. Of course, as you said, we must be wary of the Archduke’s growth rate.”

However, contrary to his words, Chayman’s face was relaxed, as if it was no big deal. There was no doubt that the Archduke did not feel that much of a threat so far.

‘The information disruption worked well.’

Hans quietly admired.

From what I heard from Lawrence, the Archduke single-handedly wiped out all the knights, including the five-star knights.

I couldn’t help but wonder what kind of trick they had used to create such a disturbance that even the cunning count was completely fooled.

Anyway, I’m curious.

Now was the time to receive the reward. Hans looked at the Count with bright eyes.

Chaiman smiled broadly at that sight.

“haha! Even if you don’t look at it that way, you won’t forget your merits. You were definitely right. The Archduke is so early in attacking that bastard faction! Hahaha! “I feel refreshed inside!”

“thank you.”

“What? The reward would have no meaning if it were just words. I told you that I take care of you, right? From now on, you will be in charge of all information about the Archduke.”

“Is that true?”

Hans smiled.

Compared to my previous job of simply reconnoitring like a bat, the position I was given now was quite important.

“okay. From now on, you will be the head of the Count’s scouting department. “You may report to me alone.”

“thank you! “I will continue to do my best to dig up the Archduke’s back!”

“okay. I trust your intelligence. First, let’s dig into the Archduke’s next destination as much as we can.”

Chayman gave the order.

Although the Archduke is gnashing his teeth at Irdan, wouldn’t he be able to pretend to be crazy and attack his own faction?

Accidents do not occur if you cross a stone bridge carefully.

Hans nodded at those words.

“I’m already curious to see what kind of expression he will make at today’s meeting.”

“Maybe he’ll look like he chewed shit?”

“Hahaha! “It’s an expression that I really like!”

Chayman smiled slyly.

* * *

After talking with Hans.

The count who sent him out listed the crystal balls on his desk.

‘It seems like he’s in a hurry.’

At this point, with the elders’ meeting still so far away, why would there be such a fuss about discussing a response remotely through a crystal ball?

Since each family had a communication crystal orb, it was not difficult to have a conversation as if they were all in one place as long as the time was right. Soon, light came into the eight crystal spheres.

Chaiman said, smiling as he looked at the crystal ball where Irdan’s face appeared.

“We will proceed with the 33rd senior meeting. “I’m sure everyone heard the news that Baron Romenton collapsed.”

―….

Everyone nodded. Chayman’s eyes turned to Irdan.

“Count Irdan. How do you plan to handle this matter? “Isn’t it Baron ‘Romenton’, one of the Count’s factions, that was attacked this time?”

About two months have passed since Baron Kargath collapsed.

This was the most frequently asked question from that guy.

Now it’s time to avenge that humiliation.

At those words, Irdan’s face crumpled as if he had chewed shit.

It was exactly as Hans said.

―…I’m still thinking about it.

“Of course I have to take revenge, right?”

– Okay!

The sound of teeth grinding could be clearly heard even through the crystal ball.

These were all questions that Irdan asked himself.

“I don’t think you are going to throw away the members of the faction so easily after saying that to me. “I guess the Count isn’t that devastated.”

-…what? You’re trying to say something rude just because you’re not talking to me face to face!

“Uh huh. Why are you so angry? Calm down, Count. “I’m just asking the same question the Count asked before.”

Irdan frowned.

Bastard!

With a grim expression on his face, as if he was saying these words.

Chaiman was very happy about this situation.

“Baron Lomenton was truly a loyal man… I wonder if he can close his eyes in peace even in the afterlife when he sees his master abandoning him so callously…”

―Don’t speak carelessly! Who said they would throw it away!

“haha. Then, you will at least give the Archduke a harsh warning, right?”

―….

“I need to hear a clear answer right here. “Don’t you all think so?”

The nobles nodded one by one to Chaiman’s question.

This was the same even for those who belonged to Irdan’s faction.

This is because fear has risen significantly due to this attack.

To put it bluntly, a prosperous family like Chaiman and Irdan would be safe, but couldn’t they be the ones who could be attacked overnight?

In the current situation where as many as two Barons have collapsed, a commander who is like a lighthouse who can be trusted and relied on is needed.

Irdan’s expression crumpled at everyone’s tacit agreement.

Seeing that even those in his own faction reacted that way, it could be said that it was wrong to step out lightly.

‘Damn it!’

Even if it happened, it was caught at an unlucky moment.

In the end, he had no choice but to nod.

-Good. I will send a letter directly to the Archduke. I tell you not to act rashly. However, I think it is still too early to confront them directly. Isn’t that right?

‘Hmm.’

Chaiman was worried.

Should I push further here or should I stop?

A decision was made soon after.

‘This is enough.’

The Grand Duke has already shown his hostility toward Irdan’s faction.

What if he sends a warning here?

Rather than staying still, there was a high possibility that they would go on a rampage.

Then the next direction of attack was clearly decided.

‘We will definitely attack Irdan’s faction.’

Even if two of the faction’s members fly away, can it end with just a warning letter?

In Chayman’s opinion, it was absolutely not the case.

At that point, you have no choice but to pull out your sword.

‘Hehe… Hit each other like crazy like that.’

The best outcome was for everyone to die, and there was nothing wrong with just one person dying.

By then, Irdan’s faction will have shrunk and his own faction will have become even stronger.

The role of the archduke was sufficient up to that point.

‘Irdan will take care of it.’

Either assassinate or poison.

If the resentful relationship deepens, he will do whatever it takes to deal with the archduke.

‘Things are about to get more interesting.’

All he could do was enjoy the show in front of him and enjoy some wine.

“Let’s resolve the first item like this, and there is also a second item. Balanced Development Support Fund.”

Since they had already shared it once, everyone knew how sweet it was.

This time too, all the nobles began to rush in like a flock of wolves with their eyes shining.

* * *

Four days have passed since the cultists were wiped out. Meanwhile, the Barony of Lomenton was being neatly organized.

The work was being handled by Elena and Frexian, who had recently started to dabble in administration.

Thanks to this, I was able to focus on my training with ease. It was while I was training and sweating like that.

Sylvia, accompanied by several escort knights, approached Ethan.

“Grand Duke. “Your letter has arrived.”

“Did it come from Greston?”

“no.”

“Then where did it come from?”

“This is the Earl of Amelton.”

Ethan’s eyes lit up.

Earl of Amelton.

It was a family ruled by Count Irdan and was the head of a faction.

He received the letter right away.

I opened the contents and read them slowly.

There were all kinds of rhetoric mixed in, but the core content was very simple.

Because it meant not to mess with one’s own faction anymore.

It is a kind of warning message.

“Hmm.”

Ethan smiled as if it was fun.

Sylvia’s eyes lit up with a mischievous smile.

She spent quite a long time with the Archduke. I had some idea of how he behaved.

“Are you planning on attacking Cheyman’s faction this time?”

“What about once? “By now, you’re probably hoping that Irdan and I will collide, but I have to crush that hope.”

“It seems like a great move. Since they wouldn’t have even prepared properly, it wouldn’t be difficult to devour the family. Have you decided that your next destination will be Viscount Dekun?”

Author Dekun.

It was one of two viscounts belonging to Cheyman’s faction.

It was also the place where the bald mercenary said that the ‘Dragon God Book’ was being circulated.

“To do that. “Let’s take a look at the author Dekun. Everything from the book’s distribution channel to whether there is a person related to the pattern I showed you last time.”

“This is the details of the investigation.”

As soon as I finished speaking, Sylvia handed me a document as if she had prepared it in advance.

He was truly a capable strategist.