Regressor of the Fallen Family novel Chapter 135

Chapter 135

Regressor of the Fallen Family Chapter 135

Failure? Even if Grey and Morgan are somewhat lacking compared to their titles, combined they should be equal to the strength of a fairly substantial barony, no?

I have been informed that they were annihilated. Therefore, I do not know the exact situation It seems the McLaine scoundrels still had some strength left. My apologies.

Heh. This is maddening. As if destroying the army of the Border Count twice over wasnt enough, to have a force remaining in their territory that exceeds that of a viscount How could a mere barony, having snatched away a counts territory through trickery, increase their power so greatly within half a year? Even taking into account that new weapon, does this make any sense?

Juan Douglas heaved a long sigh and muttered as if talking to himself.

Then he came to a conclusion on his own.

They must have been preparing for a long time. Ha It wasnt a bat, but a viper after all.

Even as a mage, the idea of arming ordinary citizens with weapons capable of capturing knights and training them was beyond his imagination.

That was the limit of his thinking, indeed, the limit of many nobles across the continent.

However, at least he did not shirk in his efforts to find a solution.

Accelerate the production of the repeating crossbows. Dont forget to increase their range, and deploy them to the fortifications as they are produced!

Yes!

And the analysis results of those damned single-use artifacts?

Weve identified a few of the ingredients, but we still need more time to figure out the exact composition.

What do you mean time You mean to say we cant do it. We must secure a substantial amount of samples or find the manufacturer. What about the spies we sent to infiltrate them?

There is some new intelligence. There was a disturbance at the heart of McLaine before the battle we waged.

What?

Juan Douglass expression twisted further as he learned of the events that had taken place within McLaine from his subordinate.

It appears that such an incident occurred. As a result, their security has intensified, making it even harder to approach the vicinity.

What kind of fools are they?! Who dares to make a move without reporting to me! Which imbecilic bastard!!

Well, regarding that matter, there is a peculiar message we received. From the faction of the Second Prince.

The expression of the duke, which had been heated, swiftly cooled down as he heard the continuation of his adjutants report.

And then.

Ha, I never expected such a thing to happen. How interesting. Very interesting. Fine, lets proceed as planned.

Within the walls of Harun Castle, where the First Princes faction was huddled, changes were taking place bit by bit.

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Dragging this out will not improve anything.

The time has come to bring a change to the lackluster battlefield.

Based on the grand scheme he had been contemplating earlier, Logan was organizing his thoughts for a new proposition.

Just as he waited for the opportune moment to initiate a new trend, a bizarre assertion burst forth in the middle of the high command meeting.

I have already conducted all the experiments. There is no way that bomb could be made using the method McLaine passed on. I sincerely hope that McLaine discloses the correct method and allows for the production of the weapon at a factional level!

Roger Bifrosts face turned bright red as he shouted, veins bulging on his neck.

For Logan, it was absurd, but since deliberately passing on a flawed recipe for Liberatio was factual, he could not just remain silent.

Youve conducted experiments? In this situation? Also, Tamil powder and Temes glue are ingredients that dont even grow during this season; where did you acquire them?

Assuming that those were considered in the given faulty recipe.

Luckily, I had privately prepared the ingredients for experimentation. And it had failed miserably.

Are you suggesting that you made a mistake, my lord?

Logan McLaine, watch your tongue! I am a fifth circle mage.

Bang. Bang.

Count. This is a public meeting, so please maintain a minimum level of courtesy.

My apologies.

The fifth-circle mage, with his face still red, sat down with an expression clearly revealing his displeasure.

However, the bomb he had dropped was still active.

And Logan. Although the Count Bifrosts statement was a bit excessive, hes not someone who would fabricate stories. Can you prove that method?

Excuse me?

If you are supplying completed products, it means you have the materials, so it seems like you should be able to demonstrate the production process right before our eyes. A few samples would be alright, wouldnt they?

The count still maintained his status despite being overshadowed by McLaines stature, and his words seemed to sway the dukes heart.

Roger Bifrost then strongly agreed.

Thats right! If he cant prove it, then its deceiving his highness and the faction; McLaine must bear responsibility.

Roger! Too far. I said to keep the courtesy, did I not?

The dukes single comment made Rogers face redder.

Yet even in such a situation, the glare he shot at Logan, who was wide-eyed with bewilderment, made Logan wonder.

Why is he so confident?

If Rogers assertion turned out wrong after causing such a scene, it would be impossible for him to handle the aftermath.

Especially as his standing had already been shaky, any further mistake would utterly diminish his factions regard for him.

He must be so certain. But there cant be any equipment for experiments here, and theres no separate space to conduct one either. He couldnt have actually tested it. So, how did he?

Suddenly, Logan was reminded of a conversation he had through a communication tool with his brother about a piece of hearsay involving a knight.

And brother, its not certain, but according to the knight

In Logans mind, two uncertain pieces of circumstantial evidence combined into one solid assumption.

It was you.

Not the faction of the First Prince, but Bifrost.

If he compared the ingredients spoken by the dwarves Coogan had kidnapped with the recipe Logan had handed over, it could prompt such a reaction.

Even without actual tests.

A renewed anger boiled within, yet there was no sign of exposing these feelings in this unsound alliance.

Such is this so-called alliance.

Save for defeating the enemy, but keep the damage to oneself minimal.

Rather, they wished for other allies to suffer a greater share of the harm.

The selfish impulse was evident in this perforated coalition.

It was another reminder of why such a flawed alliance was doomed, but naturally, Logan did not show any outward clumsiness.

Fortunately, we managed to repel them, but the enemies within that fortress could be preparing something else. As you know, there have been previous attacks on our territory by regional forces of the First Princes faction.

Speaking thus, Logan looked around, but among the Border Count, the dukes, and the marquesses, no one seemed surprised.

They knew all along.

Certainly, Logan had first received a message from Marquess Esren of the Second Princes faction, who had been locked in confrontation.

However, they did not notify him at all.

What kind of alliance is this.

The enemies within longed to defeat one another, but they did not wish for their own losses to run too deep.

It was a blatantly selfish sentiment, visible within this poorly stitched coalition.

As the duke subtly shifted the conversation, Logan pressed forward with his planned suggestion, as anticipated.

In that sense, I have a proposal to make.

Hm?

That unnecessary sacrifice, we McLaine will undertake it.