I Regressed to My Ruined Family Chapter 74

＃After returning, the family was ruined (75)

Ethan explained the recent conflict with the church. As the story continued, the Marquis’ face began to harden.

―The bishop has become an idiot… Are you saying that kidnapping the count was also done by those so-called bishops?

“yes.”

-okay. What can I do?

“Please investigate Williams’ henchmen.”

―You must be referring to the royal dwarves, right?

“you’re right. “There are probably quite a few people connected to the church.”

The Marquis’ eyes lit up.

A church that serves the dragon race.

If only we could move the kingdom and reduce their power.

‘We can protect the Kingdom of Heidern.’

The power of the religious sect was already deeply rooted in countries other than his own country. He had no intention of quietly watching his own country become like that.

-I understand. Don’t worry. I’m going to investigate my guys thoroughly.

There was no organization in the world as well-versed in the flow of logistics as Sangdang.

The Marquis of Bessus was one of the families that had a large upper level. If the royal dwarves and the church reached a deal.

‘It’s impossible not to leave a trace.’

The Marquis was sure.

“Then please do me a favor.”

-I understand. I will investigate and contact you one more time before reporting to your Majesty.

“yes.”

The light of the crystal ball faded.

As the Marquis Bloten is a capable person, he will definitely keep them on their toes. Now all that remains is to wait for the right time.

* * *

Myers.

A dark red flame rose above his sword as he continued training.

resonance. sowing. cycle. flowering.

Myers was now entering the cycle of these four stages.

‘We have finally passed the stage of acceptance.’

The first stage of the cycle, the stage of acceptance where you simply have to accept the pain of the flame essence.

When I first started this process, I was in so much pain that I rolled around in my room all day.

Although he was blessed by the Lord of Fire in his own way, although not as much as his older brother Ethan, his veins could not withstand the temperature of the flame essence.

The memory of Hans panicking and barely stopping him from calling someone was still vivid.

Fortunately, the pain did not last long.

While he usually had to stay in bed for about a week, he was able to overcome the pain to some extent and move around in just two days.

The flame, which was full of red energy, became increasingly cloudy as the breath of black flame was used.

The flame gradually turned black.

It was around that time that Chaiman’s perspective on himself changed.

His attitude became even more friendly, to the point where it was impossible to not know.

Recently, it has reached a stage where it provides abundant elixirs.

Despite the fact that treatment has changed dramatically from the past.

Myers still felt inadequate.

‘Compared to my brother, I am nothing.’

I was in occasional contact with Ethan through Hans.

Not only did they destroy the baron and viscount, they even took over the count.

Even the 6-star knights said they were no match for my brother.

It was proof that Ethan’s level was overwhelmingly higher than his own achievements.

‘It’s worth it.’

Ethan cannot produce black flame.

Myers was the brother closest to knowing his secret.

‘Because my brother was on a completely different level from the sowing stage.’

At best, he only planted one essence into the mana hole located in the Danjeon. However, Ethan was a monster who planted the essence of fire in all of the fragmented mana holes.

It was proof that he had unimaginable mana control.

Is that it?

Unlike his sister and himself, who could only take one breath from the Lord of Fire, Ethan was the one who directly controlled the Lord and burned his body for more than two hours.

‘The reason my brother can’t make black flames bloom…’

It was highly likely that it was because he couldn’t feel the burning pain itself at all.

The black flame was the mana of the flame created by mixing the burning pain and the breathing technique. I didn’t feel any burning pain at all.

‘Even if you keep it to a minimum…’

The story was that Ethan had reached the third stage of the cycle, the stage of embodiment.

It meant that as soon as you entered the cycle stage, you entered the upper stage.

Myers, remembering that, swallowed his saliva. Among all dukedom heads in the past, there was no one who did not experience burning pain.

Except for Ethan.

‘What kind of fire will my brother show?’

One thing is certain.

The truth was that even if he had black flames, he would not even be an opponent.

A true ruler of fire.

There is no phrase better suited to one’s older brother than this.

That was when Myers put down his sword.

“The youngest Confucius! “Have you had any accomplishments?”

Hans, who was nearby, quickly asked. Lothern, the guard knight next to him, was also looking at Myers with sparkling eyes.

While training as usual, the color of the flame suddenly turned blacker. There was no doubt that something had been accomplished.

“okay. “I think I’ve gone one step beyond the wall.”

“…Congratulations!”

“Congratulations! “I’m going to visit the Count for a while.”

Lothern took a hasty step forward and soon returned with a call from the Count. The three people headed to the Count’s office. Chayman welcomed Myers with a big smile.

“haha. Congratulations.”

“no. “It’s still just a small achievement.”

“The black flame is becoming more and more evident, so how can we treat this as a small achievement? Please sit down. “You two should go out for a while.”

“yes.”

The only people left in the office were the Count and Myers. Chaiman said after drinking a cup of tea.

“The youngest Confucius. Have you heard any news about the Archduke recently?”

“yes. I could hear the story even at the training ground. “I heard that it collapsed early.”

“you’re right. Fortunately, he was able to bring in Viscount Caston and Baron Heneris, who were under him… but even taking that into account, the Archduke’s power had grown too much.”

To the point where it would be better to call it the Southeastern Union rather than the Confederacy.

Nevertheless, the reason Chaiman could not be greatly shaken was because he was holding on to a well-versed successor who was blooming with black flames.

“okay.”

“If time passes like this, the world will begin to regard the Archduke as the legitimate successor to the dukedom, not just the duke’s child.”

“…That would be a bit difficult. “I am one of my father’s well-versed children…”

The teacup Myers was holding shook. The handle of the teacup was slowly cracking.

Anyone who saw him could guess that he was feeling uncomfortable. Chaiman saw this and nodded as if he was satisfied.

“you’re right. “The youngest Confucius is also the one with the right to succession.”

“But my brother’s skills… it will be difficult for my sword to handle.”

“yes. Probably so. I also recognize the Archduke’s talent. But what if we hold a flowering ceremony?”

“…You mean the flower ceremony?”

Flowering ceremony.

It was a ritual that had been performed since the past whenever the dukedom chose a head of the family.

Who spits out the thickest black salt?

This is what we saw at the flower opening ceremony.

“yes. It was a tradition that continued until the last generation. Moreover, the youngest master has become a black flame. “There is no reason not to hold a flowering ceremony.”

The reason I haven’t talked about the flowering ceremony until now is because the vision technology was cut off and there was no one to make the black flame bloom. But now the situation itself was different.

“great. However, I think the question is whether my brother will obediently participate in the enlightenment ceremony. “I’m sure they will be against it because they can’t make black flames bloom.”

“Leave it to me and I will take care of it.”

Chaiman answered with a quiet smile. The world still remembered the previous Duke family.

Flowering ceremony.

It was one of those events that still remains in everyone’s memory.

The cause is held tightly by this side. Myers nodded.

* * *

A week has passed since the capture of the county.

As the vast county territory was occupied, various workloads increased explosively. This was especially true now, in the early days of the occupation.

Even Elena, who Frexian called an administrative genius, was being bombarded with an amount of work that she could not easily handle. Ethan also had a mountain of documents piled up.

As the workload increased, Ethan’s status was drastically different from the past. In particular, the change in attitude of the nobles was most obvious.

The 10th collateral family and yourself.

Because the nobles who were quietly watching the fight between the two were reaching out one by one toward themselves.

The number of invitations flocking to Toledo’s temple alone reached dozens per day.

Despite this, Ethan did not send a single reply.

At best, it’s just an approach from people like hyenas.

There was no reason to engage in a meaningless conversation. It was while I was busy working like that.

Light came through the crystal sphere.

The moment I placed the mana stone, a familiar face appeared.

-How have you been?

“yes. Has there been any progress?”

-okay. After hearing the story, I looked into the background of the dwarves working in the royal family. Don’t be surprised. Out of ten, close to eight were clinging to the dragon clan.

“It’s more than I thought.”

―It turned out that that guy, Williams, had brought them in knowingly. It was like we were all on the same page. All the evidence was collected. Even the 7 kingdoms won’t be able to block this attack.

“Are they also connected to the Seven Kingdoms?”

-Unfortunately, that was the case. They were receiving support very secretly.

“It could be that the Kingdom’s 7th House and the Church are at odds with each other.”

―…/Whoa. It’s scary to even imagine./

“Please take care of me.”

-okay. Don’t worry. This will be able to enhance the achievements of our Lord Porforens. I will make it like that. Well then, let’s go.

Just like that, contact with the crystal ball was cut off.

‘You’re doing well.’

A kingdom that rejects the religious order.

Even the religious order suspects that kingdom as the murderer of the bishop.

The power of the royal family that had accumulated over a long period of time could not be ignored, so it would be quite a sight if the two forces came together.

While I was so lost in thought.

A familiar voice came from outside the door.

“Ethan. “Can I come in?”

It was Elena’s voice.

“uh.”

She opened the door and came in and handed me a letter.

“It came directly to you.”

Gold thread was hanging from the black letter. A golden thread burning like a brilliant flame.

A letter bearing the emblem of the duchy.

Only the head of the family could send a letter with this symbol. And in the duchy, there was an organization that acted as an agent for the head of the family.

senate.

Ethan opened the letter and read its contents.

“Hmm.”

While I was reading the contents.

Ethan suddenly felt eyes on him and looked around.

Elena was staring at him. Like a baby bird asking for food.

“Have you read everything?”

“uh.”

“What’s the content?”

Since the letter was sent directly to Ethan under the authority of the head of the family, even Elena did not have the authority to read the letter. According to the family law, it was so.

“They say that now that I am approaching adulthood, it is time to determine who the rightful successor to the dukedom is.”

“…huh? The rightful successor?”

“uh. They also claim that only those who produce black flames can become the rightful successors.”

To summarize the key contents of the letter, it was as follows. Ethan smiled after reading the last line.

Accordingly, we hereby inform you that a flowering ceremony will be held under the authority of the head of the family. As for the schedule….

“So, let’s hold the flowering ceremony.”

“…the flowering ceremony?”

Ethan nodded.

It was one of the news I was waiting for.

‘It’s time.’

Not only was it not enough to devour all 10 collateral families, it was time to completely take the duchy into his own hands.

Ethan lifted the crystal ball.