Regressor of the Fallen Family novel Chapter 144

Chapter 144

Regressor of the Fallen Family Chapter 144

It was fifty-fifty anyway. Its alright. After all, its a privilege to meet the Third Prince. The master can be persuaded in time.

In the citys nighttime streets, Logan comforted himself with these thoughts as he dashed across the rooftops. Although he had failed to secure the definitive winning hand known as the Sword Sage, he had other cards to play.

Itll be as easy as flipping over my hand to persuade the Third Prince

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Logan believed the Third Prince he had encountered would make the same choice. What he needed now was to secure not only his own influence and his familys power but also the support of forces that could stand behind the Third Prince.

Everything should go as planned

After running through the darkness for a while, Logans strides took him into a mansion adorned with an intricate floral design.

This condition is too great to accept; are they really planning to keep their word?

Even in the dead of night when he should have been deeply asleep, Count Roberts Floyd struggled with a headache, unable to rest. Two thin letters had robbed him of his sleep. The letters offered an empty seat among the frontier lords due to the war and beckoned him to their side.

After covering another similar letter with a sardonic laugh, the Count gazed at the ceiling. Rumors of significant damage sustained by both factions in a major clash at Harun Castle a week ago had been circulating.

The aftermath of those rumors were the letters now in his possession. Both factions were reaching out to neutral forces.

Not officially a faction, but the neutral declaration by the Sword Sage meant that many nobles around the capital, especially those in the Esperanza region, had declared neutrality. While not as formidable as the first or second princes factions, they were powerful enough to tip the scales if they sided with one faction.

Thats why neither faction could meddle carelessly, but it was a different story when it came to enticing them with tempting offers.

The Sword Sage wouldnt stop any house from dropping their neutrality unless forced to.

In this situation, the memory of the rascal who had stolen his treasure six months ago also resurfaced.

I was told to stay as neutral as possible. Could he have anticipated this? No, surely not

I did anticipate it.

Whoa!

The sudden voice behind him made Count Roberts Floyd jump out of his skin. Not a particularly strong man but possessing the skills of a Force User comparable to an average knight, he had no choice but to be startled.

He was also well aware of the defensive and warning spells set up around the mansion.

However, the voice that followed caused more shock than the sudden intrusion.

I apologize, father-in-law.

It was a familiar voice, but when the black mask was removed, the face revealed seemed strangely unfamiliar.

young lord? No, that hair color and your eyes, why?

Firstly, I must apologize for visiting so impolitely. It was urgent, and I had to speak to you without others knowing

What followed was a conversation that made the Counts face grow sterner. The first response, as expected from his expression, was negative.

Its an interesting proposition, but this is a matter that involves the fate of our house. I cant make a hasty decision.

While the Count diplomatically expressed that it would be difficult, his countenance grew even darker. If it werent for his daughters involvement with their house, he likely would have immediately shaken his head.

But Logan remained unperturbed.

Thats because you think even if we gather all neutral nobles, our collective strength is still too weak, isnt it, father-in-law?

I wont deny it. Moreover, choosing me as the pivotal figure to unite the neutral forces implies that Sir Felix has already declined, doesnt it?

At Robertss assumption, Logan grimaced.

I plan to persuade the master further. He seems to need more time.

Indeed Given what he has said, whether hell retract his decision

A deep sigh was the Counts weary reply.

Anyway Even if Duke Esperanza and his allies stand by us, and we rally all neutral forces, it will still be a struggle to oppose either faction. Its highly risky, theyre even offering unbelievable conditions in their desperation.

Im aware.

And yet you speak such words? Some families have already joined the factions and are marching to the frontlines.

I know that too.

If things had proceeded as in the original history, Roberts Floyd, the man before Logan, would also have been eager to join the second princes faction.

Its a bit earlier than anticipated.

By the time of Logans plan, the families that hadnt maintained neutrality but succumbed to the temptation of the factions had already been confirmed to have marched out.

All those who could have joined the enemy were already in their ranks.

However, father-in-law, there is something you dont know.

And what might that be?

Our house, the McLaine, possesses enough strength on its own to combat two or potentially even three counts at once.

Im aware of the prowess your family displayed in the Central Battlefields, but that seems a bit exaggerated.

Most recently, our forces even managed to repel Duke Callians army. Of course, that included the elite aided by the Storm Sword.

Although he didnt say so, even the forces left to defend their territory hadnt been accounted for. That was enough assurance to be persuasive.

Is that truly so?

The Counts countenance brightened noticeably.

However

Elaine, the Lady, was also present. Could you not inquire directly? Perhaps communication will be possible quite soon.

What?! Thats not certain

Did you entice my daughter to a battlefield?! Even to a place where the Storm Sword was present?! You insane!!

Logan spent some time sweating profusely as he tried to appease his infuriated father-in-law.

But after much effort, and when the Count had finally calmed down

So McLaine and Duke Esperanza If we then add the remaining neutral forces, it certainly seems feasible. Its better than gambling away half the fate of our house.

So?

I shall join you. I entrust this to you, son-in-law. Though, this all presumes that the Sword Sage moves as well.

Of course.

Eight months into the civil war.

The head of a notably strong neutral noble house, Count Roberts Floyd of Floyd, accepted Logans offer.

The following day.

Logan used the same route and method as the day before to enter his masters mansion, where he managed to encounter the third prince, who looked somewhat haggard in comparison to before.

It has been a while, Your Highness.

Despite being startled by a sudden voice from behind, the Third Prince calmly turned around as if he had been expecting it.

Then he gave a wry smile upon seeing Logan unmask himself.

Yes, it has been a while, Sir Logan.

I trust you have been well, Your Highness. I have come because I believe it is time to keep a promise I once made.