Regressor of the Fallen Family novel Chapter 78

Chapter 78

Phuahaha!

Young Master! Is this really the time to laugh?! Have you lost your mind? No matter how peculiar your tastes, this is just strange. An engagement without even informing the family!

Rick ranted, his chest puffed up with fervor. However

If theres no engagement, someone must take responsibility for the injuries of Lady Eileen, right? You perhaps?

Why, why would you mention me! You were the one who hit her!

Rick took a step back with a sense of injustice on his face.

Its inevitable. When you see a treasure right before your eyes, of course, you have to claim it.

What are you even talking about? If you propose an engagement with that that brilliant lady, even the lord will jump in shock! Theyll say the Sword Master was just making a joke!

No, thats not it.

No, that lady too Why, why did she nod her head. What exactly did you tell her in that moment? Someone who has never properly interacted with a woman in his life, how could he suddenly

Youre curious about that, arent you?

Well, I am a bit curious No! Young Master! I am just speaking from utter loyalty!

So, you dont want me to tell you?

Hem-hem. Well, it would be nice to know

Im not going to tell you.

Oh, come on!

Logan smirked, ignoring Ricks commotion, and quietly closed his eyes. Days had passed, but the thrilling experience was still vivid in his mind. Ricks assumptions were somewhat different from the reality.

Her swordsmanship sense was not inferior to Ronyans.

She had immediately corrected her swordsmanship right there after being pointed out a few flaws.

Upon witnessing that, Logan instantly changed his mind. He decided that he must secure her by any means necessary. She had the potential to become a superhuman in the future, but that was not the only reason.

A potential superwoman knight from Grandia?

Even if Eileen didnt become well-known for her skills as a knight, her fame would eradicate one of the worst social diseases in the country.

She could be a driving force to develop female military forces.

The neighboring Ares Empire valued talent over gender, and this policy extended to the military. Whoever had talent, regardless of gender, could receive advanced education and training. This applied to both martial and magical pursuits.

Thus, sorceresses and female knights were another formidable weapon in the empire, a strength Grandia did not yet possess.

And he would have to face such an empire in the future.

The more cards we can play, the better.

A mindset deeply ingrained in the thousand-year-old foundation of the Grandian kingdom.

Changing this wasnt just about expanding the influence of ones family. But if things went as planned

If the price of that potential is an engagement, even marriage, its a bargain at twice the price.

Whispers that werent romantic per se but a proposal he thought she would appreciate given the rumors, her situation, and her abilities.

You have remarkable talent. Lets work together. Come to Maclaine, not as a woman, but as a knight. I promise you free training, sparring, and a battleground where you can make a name for yourself. Of course, well have to engage for formalitys sake.

The moment Eileens flushed face lightly nodded in agreement.

The deal between two nobles was struck.

An unexpected gain that naturally excited him. After all, it wasnt every day that you stumbled upon such a treasure. Furthermore, Eileens bright smile, lit with the pure joy of unbridled sparring

Snip!

Augh! Ill have a handprint! What are you doing, Young Master?! Have you really gone mad?!

No, just trying to come back to my senses.

Why resort to self-harm to regain your senses? Youre bleeding! Blood!

While Rick was in a panic, Logan suppressed the flutter of his heart.

Indeed, it is blood. Sigh.

Logan berated himself for letting blood flow so carelessly.

Have I already become this lax?! Pull yourself together, Logan! Women, its like you want to perish in the arms of one!

Eileen would get a chance to showcase her talents.

And he would gain another talent to oppose the empire.

Yes. This was just a mutually beneficial transaction.

The agreement itself is sufficient.

As the excited emotions settled down, his heart grew calmer.

And then

Im going to see the master.

What should I take from that after youve spilled blood?

Its okay, really. Its nothing.

It doesnt seem like nothing.

Logan didnt bother to convince Rick, whose mind was cluttered with doubts.

His own mind had cleared up, so he was curious about what was to come.

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Why Eileen?

Yes. It doesnt seem like you simply wanted to arrange a marriage for me.

Ha-ha. Boy, it seems that lady has quite caught your fancy!

Master!

Ahem. I was in a bit of a rush to tell you. Well, there are two reasons I chose that family.

Two reasons?

Yes. First, the Countess Floyd is not part of any faction but holds significant influence in the capital. They can represent Maclaine, which lacks central political connections.

It gives Bipros even more reasons to tolerate.

With the internal conflict on the horizon, Logan himself hadnt been all that bothered by this reason. But to the oblivious Sword Master, it was a sound justification.

Yes. And the others?

Theres an even more important reason

Logan leaned in to hear the Sword Master, who spoke with deliberate seriousness.

I was curious to see what would happen if you put a schemer with a wild maiden. To think youd actually take to her this much! Phuahaha!

Uh

Logans clenched fists trembled on his knees.

The master was often whimsical, yet stern in training matters, which only shattered the grand image of the Sword Master the world knew.

This was playing with personal matters of duty.

Perhaps there was another reason, but Logan couldnt help feeling defeated.

Well, it worked out anyway.

Trying to forget his masters prank, he found solace in justifying the outcome.

Just like that, give an old man no regrets. Go and make some children.

Master!!

Phuahaha!

* * *

After the incident with Eileen, Logans life had become quite monotonous. He didnt leave the Sword Masters residence, dedicating his time to relentless training.