Regressor of the Fallen Family novel Chapter 36

Chapter 36

Episode 36

Who has come to visit?

Well Its a man named Logan McLean. He came without an appointment and insists on speaking with Your Excellency, pushing quite aggressively for a mention.

Upon hearing this, Felixs expression notably hardened, and the knight witnessing this also wore an increasingly stern look.

I apologize! I will send him away immediately.

No, let him in.

Excuse me?

The knights eyes widened at the unexpected response.

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Let him in.

With a low voice reverberating, Logan was able to enter the modest-looking office.

Unlike the usual aristocratic offices filled with paintings, pottery, and lavish decorations, this one was furnished with simple pieces.

A handsome middle-aged man with a golden beard that reached his chin sat by the window through which sunlight streamed, his friendly eyes notable.

As soon as Logan saw him, he bowed his head.

Im honored to meet the Sword Sage. I am Logan McLean, the eldest son of the McLean clan.

McLean? Isnt that the territory in the southwest? What brings the son of that region all this way?

The voice that matched the stately appearance.

He looked about forty or fifty but that was due to his powerful aura suppressing his aging; in truth, he was nearly seventy, an old sword sage.

Felix Esperanza, respected as the strongest sword sage in the Kingdom of Grandia.

As Felixs solemn gaze fixed upon Logan, he remembered the warning voice of Philip before coming here.

Anyway, Im not going. Absolutely not! If something happens to you, Logan, Ill pretend I know nothing. You got that?!

Philip hadnt understood Logans confidence about seeking out the Sword Sage.

To put it dramatically, what Logan intended to do was akin to knocking on the door of one of the kingdoms most powerful and superhuman figures and saying Are you perhaps impotent? And did you steal my goods yesterday? Hehe.

That was essentially the plan.

Youre just inviting trouble. We could have ignored the whole thing If things go wrong, were screwed!

Although Philip wasnt really wrong to worry.

But if that man truly was the Sword Sage, then this was an opportunity that Logan couldnt miss.

The chance to form a good connection with one of the countrys highest authorities.

Such a chance was certainly worth taking a gamble on.

I dont have to bring up yesterdays incident. If he truly is the Sword Sage and the rumors are true, then

Logan had a way to fix it.

Philip might think it was just another tall tale, but the effects of the remedy were unquestionably real.

Of course, the two doses he had taken the previous day would not have been enough to see a proper effect.

The problem is figuring out whether the thief from yesterday was really the Sword Sage

Even facing him directly, Logan still had no absolute certainty.

After all, who could comprehend why a man of Sword Sages stature would personally carry out such an act?

However, the mere fact that Sword Sage Felix agreed to meet with a no-name countryman at the drop of a hat added to Logans confidence in his assumptions.

And Logan had come with the perfect gift, assuming all his conjectures were correct.

It is an honor to meet you. And this is

No sooner had Felix finished speaking than Logan quickly retrieved a box from his pocket.

Ive recently started a business in the capital, and on the way to see you, I brought this gift.

Despite it seeming customary to offer a reply, Sword Sage remained silent.

Felix observed Logan and the box without any discernible emotion in his eyes.

However, Logan, undaunted, walked confidently towards him.

The product I sell is called Imporik, a tonic. Its effectiveness is proven through various nobles, and its already guaranteed to be an excellent drug for men.

Is that so?

Felixs voice, deep and discharged, was unmistakably uninterested.

Yet, Logans following words caused a slight tremor in the Sword Sages blue eyes.

But such things are hardly necessary for a superhuman like Your Excellency. Hence, I prepared a more special item.

Upon seeing this, Logan silently cheered within.

I was right!

His indifferent expression was probably due to the ineffectiveness of Imporik.

Given the way Imporik worked, it naturally made sense.

The flesh of the monster Karok contained toxins, and the cost-effective antidote mitigated its toxicity without harming people.

However, a slight toxicity remained, mixing with the fleshs composition to act both as an aphrodisiac and a remedy for sexual dysfunction.

This function was so powerful that, in that particular area, it even seemed to have restorative effects.

But what if it met a superhuman or a user of aura?

That minute level of toxicity would have had no impact on such a sturdy constitution.

Hence, the solution was simple.

Concentrate the toxin to an extreme degree.

Click.

Logan, smiling, opened the lid of the small box.

This is the very

Inside was a pill, ornately wrapped in gold leaf.

A special limited edition.

Mmm.

Felix let out a single, complex sigh.

Little did he know, the special limited edition was merely fifty pills condensed into one, with gold leaf as nothing more than fancy packaging.

I had my share of hardships swallowing it

The agonizing pain in his stomach and the part of him that refused to settle.

Recalling the hardships he endured through self-experimentation just before coming here made Logan briefly break into a sweat.

Had it been an average person, they would likely have died when, even as a possessor of the Force Core, he had struggled so much.

But for an aura user

He doubted the toxin would cause any internal pain.

At that point, only the effectiveness would remain.

The miraculous effect wrought by the flesh of a monster, a creature not fully understood even in his previous life.

This gave Logan the confidence to extend the offer.

It may not catch your eye, but please consider it a token of my concern for Your Excellencys health.

Thats all you seek? Nothing more?

If you have any wishes, feel free to voice them.

This seemed to suggest hidden implications, but Logans response had no hesitation.

Bringing up last nights incident or making demands would spoil everything.

Now it was enough merely to continue the connection with Sword Sage Felix.

Logan bowed his head with such a thought.

Hmm

Even as he bowed, he could feel the Sword Sages perturbation.