Regressor of the Fallen Family novel Chapter 145

Chapter 145

Regressor of the Fallen Family Chapter 145

Thats a good idea. Ronian has come up with something impressive.

Patrick smiled and nodded in approval, but Logan could not share in the laughter. His fathers pale complexion and faint smile did not look normal at all.

Are you still not fully recovered?

The priest said it would take at least two more weeks of complete rest. Dont worry, theyve extracted the remnants of the aura. Ive been talking about auras all this time, but experiencing it myselfits quite dreadful. You be careful too.

Though Logan couldnt quite feel the same, he could understand his fathers sentiment.

Should I even worry about aftereffects when fighting Superhumans? Ill have to do my best just to keep up.

Yes, indeed. Haha, thats true.

Please take care of yourself. I will give this sword to Lady Eileen as you instructed.

Yes. And if the lady refuses it, just call it a betrothal gift.

What?

Given the situation, we havent been able to have an engagement or wedding ceremony, so if she thinks of it as an engagement gift, shed have to take it. The girl can be quite stubborn about unnecessary things.

Understood.

Would she refuse an artifact, especially one of the 4th class?

Logan snorted at the thought.

But

I see no reason to accept this. Its too much for a gift.

Seeing his fathers prediction come true, Logan could only lament his own poor judgment.

Uh, well does a gift need a reason?

Logans words made Eileens face blush even more, and her eyes wavered.

Although she couldnt take her eyes off the sword, indicating a conflict within her, the words that came out were different.

Like I said, its too much. It would be an issue for the morale of the other knights for me to receive such a treasure without having achieved any significant feats. Its too much for me right now.

At that, Logan became even more determined.

That is not the case.

No

This sword is not for Knight Eileen, but for my fiance, Lady Eileen, as an engagement gift.

What?

With the current state of affairs, since we cant even have an engagement ceremony, isnt there something I should give you? After all, Ive only made use of you so far.

No, I was

So please accept it. I want this sword to be a proof of my promise to you.

An engagement gift traditionally holds such meaning.

And Logan hoped that this sword would be the foundation for Eileen to achieve even greater martial prowess.

With that sentiment alone.

Are you proposing right now?

Eileens face blushed deeply at her own words, leaving Logan momentarily flustered.

What? Uh yes. Well if you put it that way

Arent they already decided to marry? Why question it now?

While Logan tensed up a bit,

Eileen showed a smile more radiant than he had ever seen before.

A proposal with a sword Thank you, Your grace. I cant imagine a more fitting proposal for me.

A proposal with a swordnot a ring or necklace. Logan thought that did indeed suit Eileen, but his heart was pricked with regret.

Though Im not sure exactly how this happened, one thing is clear.

He must never say that he first thought to give it to Ronian. Never!

He would have to make sure his father and brother kept their mouths shut as well.

With that thought, he sported an awkward smile, and Eileen, beaming happily, firmly grasped his hand.

I will work hard, too.

What? Surely, she means swordsmanship?

Lets go. Its been a while since weve sparred!

Eileens smile was so beautiful today that Logan couldnt help but follow her smile and nod, momentarily forgetting the danger that looms in the future.

* * *

The day after McLaine declared his withdrawal from the civil war, the siege battle of Harun Castle heated up severely.

Following the most recent decisive battle, where both factions suffered serious damage, the war entered a lull.

Externally, it seemed that both sides were recuperating and preparing their ranks, but such a preparation period strangely lasted far too long.

About a month later, when everyone began to feel something was off, the armies of both factions set out simultaneously.

However, this deployment was not aimed at each other but rather in an unexpectedly unison direction.

Even the lower nobility and soldiers of the factions were puzzled by this abrupt development.

Both factions unexpectedly announced a stance nobody had foreseen.

We will eradicate the treacherous McLaine roots!

Their overt reason was that McLaine had stirred up the neutral forces, plotting behind the backs of the legitimate royal successors (the factions).

Some found it unbelievable, yet no one could deny the fact that the armies of the 1st and 2nd princes were on the move simultaneously.

Even that alone hinted at the fate that awaited McLaine.

The McLaine house is finished.

Although they retained some forces for mutual check, the fact that the forces including the Superhumans of the counts and the marquises were pointing towards McLaine hinted at a coordinated effort.

Effectively, the elite armies of both factions were moving to target McLaine through different routes.

McLaine was most shocked by these developments, of course.

Bang!

Logan! What on earth has happened?!

Please, Father, calm down. Lets sit down and talk.