Regressor of the Fallen Family novel Chapter 219

Chapter 219

Episode 219

In truth, there might have been another way. If things hadn’t developed so quickly, Logan might have waited patiently for the king to relay his intent to surrender and recognize his own mistake. Swordmaster Felix Esperanza’s stubbornness was not only exerted toward his own disciple. The king’s arrogance was bound to crumble eventually, in front of a master who still took Logan’s side and who possessed unyielding conviction.

‘Of course, even if that were so, there’s no guarantee that I could afford to wait that long.’ Logan mused. But now, there wasn’t even the time to test that patience. The king’s determination not to give in had been indirectly confirmed. Therefore, he had no choice but to confront it head-on.

“There is an urgent matter in the fief. Your Majesty, the McClain is being shaken! I must go. Now!”

“…I shall resolve it.”

“If you leave your post, Master, His Majesty will surely try to kill me. Then I shall no longer stay my hand either.”

“Then I shall send the Esperanza elite if I must…”

“This is not a problem that can be solved so simply!”

Their red and blue gazes clashed in the air for a long while. Finally, Swordmaster Felik took a step back and sighed deeply.

Then.

Sssshk.

A moment of red light flashed, and the cell door opened. The aura had sliced through the iron bars.

“Are you sending me off?”

“…No, I’m not sending you off.”

Logan flinched at the answer that contradicted the action.

“I am giving you a chance to choose.”

“A choice?”

“I admit there is merit in your argument. However, I cannot forgo my position that a retainer must fulfill his duty.”

Logan’s gaze drifted to the open door.

“I’m making every effort to get you out. If you still have to go now, then leave. But if you leave as things stand, you’ll indeed become a traitor, Logan.”

The master turned away with an indifferent yet pained expression. His final word echoed in the prison long after he left Logan alone.

Even though the burden on Logan’s mind grew heavier, he had no other choice.

‘I have no choice, Master.’

A flash of golden light sparked from Logan’s hands, and the shackles on his limbs snapped off powerlessly.

***

– Logan McClain has escaped from prison!

This news spread tense panic throughout the kingdom, as people sensed that the worst-case scenario was about to unfold.

Sure enough.

“Declare Logan McClain a traitor and order his subjugation! All nobles are to gather their forces in front of the capital!”

The king’s furious shout reverberated through the royal hall.

“Yes, Your Majesty!”

The newly appointed ministers, forced into service by the king, responded in unison, seeming to fuel the heated atmosphere, but a silence soon enveloped the royal hall due to one person who remained silent. From the moment the word “traitor” was uttered, all eyes turned to Swordmaster Felix, who had his eyes tightly shut.

The king too, looked at him with a cool smile.

“Grand Duke. The loyal subjects await. Will you just stand by and watch the traitor cause chaos in our nation?”

The Swordmaster slowly opened his eyes at the king’s words.

“There are still many unresolved doubts about this unsavory incident. If Your Majesty shows leniency toward Logan, I’m certain a rebellion won’t occur.”

A small sigh followed his hesitant words laced with complex emotions. The king just looked at the Swordmaster with a calm gaze.

“Logan McClain has defied the royal command by escaping from prison, thus forfeiting any opportunity to allay your doubts. Isn’t that correct?”

“…Yes.”

The Swordmaster reluctantly nodded under the intense gaze of the king, which seemed to pierce through him.

“Even so, will you still defend Logan McClain? Do you value personal bonds over the authority of the royal family?”

“…How could that be, Your Majesty.”