Regressor of the Fallen Family novel Chapter 110

Chapter 110

As expected, the Pereta family has submitted a request to become our vassal.

Percival or Rufman wouldnt be a problem, right?

For now, as theyre outside our domain, and those guys have already joined the Second Princes faction with all their main forces. They were dispatched as soon as the civil war began. Its difficult to interfere.

I see. For now, well have to be satisfied with this.

Logan had no intention of simply accepting the once-bared fangs of Pereta with just their taxes.

Slowly drain them until they die, and then completely absorb their forces.

Imagining his future, Logan smiled with satisfaction.

Weve already achieved more than enough. The previous lords would be pleased.

Who knows? They might be cheering us on, saying its still not enough.

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Despite the chill that followed Patricks stale joke, the lords office was enveloped in a heartwarming atmosphere for the first time in a while.

There were still unresolved issues, but those were worries for the future.

All immediate threats could be considered gone.

And now

Its time for the delayed party.

At Logans words, everyone laughed.

The war was over.

At a time when the entire kingdom was in turmoil due to the civil war, it wasnt something that could be said officially.

But it became a widespread secret that everyone knew.

McLain would not wage war anymore.

And to prove that rumor, Logan generously rewarded the knights and soldiers, even holding banquets for the combatants to ensure they had ample rest.

Although morale was high following recent victories, the actual state of the forces was not that great.

There were few casualties in the capture of Bifrost Castle, but the loss at Tomodo Castle was far too great.

The numbers told a clearer story.

Knights: 152, with 54 dead and 98 survivors.

Crossbow Cavalry: 1,000, with 289 dead and 711 survivors.

Infantry: 1,532, with 655 dead and 877 survivors.

Moreover, the most effective method McLain had to bolster forces in the past, converting captured knights, was no longer viable.

Although there were a few who surrendered at Tomodo Castle, converting them was pointless as long as their former lord lived, branding them as traitors.

Of course, they were previously sent to appease the Second Prince faction by way of Roger Bifrost.

Therefore, it was even more crucial to raise morale as high as possible in celebration of the current victory.

Thus, Logan prepared a separate party for the knights who were the main force, aside from the banquet for the soldiers.

And not just any party, but one with lavish gifts.

Sir Heinkel, step forward.

Yes, sir!

In recognition of your efforts in leading the knights to victory in the war, I hereby award you one million gold in prize money and lands of equivalent value.

All onlookers gasped.

An incredibly generous sum of prize money alongside land was distributed, sharing the spoils of conquering a wealthy Earldom with his men without reserve.

If only the artifact storehouse had been intact, it would have been even better.

About twenty artifacts had disappeared without a trace, possibly taken by Bifrosts forces.

While a bit regretful, Logan continued to smile and applaud endlessly.

The Crown Prince has reportedly cleared out this warehouse.

Should we be concerned as well?

Eh, its different for a captain.

Though the knights spoke with some expectation.

That expectation was soon met.

Each knight received a reward of at least 100,000 gold not as much as what Heinkel received, but a significant prize nonetheless.

While all the knights were overjoyed, Eileen stood out, notably pleased with her reward.

Are you so happy? The Floyd family isnt exactly lacking in funds.

This is the first money Ive earned myself! And its such a large amount

Ah

In this country, there arent many opportunities for women to earn this kind of money. This alone makes it feel like my dreams are getting closer to reality.

Seeing Eileen on the brink of tears, Logan could only silently smile and pat her on the shoulder.

However, the greatest reward of the evening did not go to the knights.

The greatest merit of the defense of Tomodo goes to the Golem Tower, so we declare that the land of the Golem Tower within McLain Town is to be granted to the tower perpetually without imposing any taxes, and in addition, a prize of ten million gold will be awarded.

As soon as Patrick finished speaking, Clayton knelt on the spot.

Th-Thank you so much. The disciples of the Golem Tower will work tirelessly for McLain.

While the lead disciple Griek joked about Clayton working their bones to dust, the elder of the Golem Tower, once plagued by financial worries and forcing his disciples into all sorts of manual labor, was now a proud owner of the tower, a legitimate mage.

Something feels off, but nevertheless, Clayton thought, overjoyed.

Furthermore, we promise compensation to the families of all the fallen soldiers, double the amount for those who survived.

The lord, Patricks final declaration, brought everyones spirits to a climax.

Thus, the party went on throughout the night.

As each person raised their glass, they sang praises to Logan and the McLain family.

Long live McLain!

I pledge lifelong loyalty!

Loyalty to the everlasting flame!

The morale of the McLain forces soared to unprecedented heights.

And Logan thought,

It feels this good to receive acclaim for someone elses property.

He raised his glass in honor of the absent Bifrost, in front of the plundered treasure vault.

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Not long after those buoyant times,

Logan once again ordered the recruitment of more soldiers.

From the five castles of Bifrost, to Teslon, Sylvan, McLain Castle, and McLain Town,

a massive recruitment was initiated throughout the McLain domain.

Start with two thousand?

So, to recruit more later Heh.

From each of the nine castles, thats over two hundred each. Goodness.

It seems like the treasury will drain quickly

Come on, snap out of it. If our prince commands it, we do it! Administrative staff have been replenished, havent they?

The administrative officials, complaining in undertones, were silenced by Dwaynes shouting.

Fortunately, unlike Sylvan or Teslon, many of Bifrosts administrators had not been siphoning public funds.