I Became the Genius Bastard of a Noble Dark Clan – 122

Chapter 122

Episode 122

Being awarded a title did not necessarily guarantee that one would become an Archduke.

That’s what Marquis Langham is aiming for.

Why this award is a ‘poisoned chalice’.

“You know what random means, right?”

“Yes, I know.”

“Then do you know what kind of test you have to take?”

Yes, that’s right.

The moment he was given the title, the heir had to prove himself worthy of being the master of the Dark Maga.

It was a test.

A long and notorious tradition of the Dark Maga.

“What the master of Dark Maga needs is the ability to govern externally and internally. Therefore, the test will be divided into two parts. The first test will be to raise Dark Maga’s spirit against the Union guys.”

Marquis Langham spoke coldly.

“You have three months. Within that time, you must achieve great feats worthy of becoming the next Lord of the Dark Maga against those abominable Union bastards.”

“!!”

The miners held their breath after hearing the declaration.

Just 3 months.

It was extremely short.

The conditions there were even more impossible.

‘Befitting’ the next master of Dark Magic.

It is not simply about the extent to which one has achieved merit as a successor.

You really need to do something worthy of your position.

‘To meet that condition, you must either kill at least a 7-star knight from the Alliance, or achieve an achievement that leads to victory in a war against the Alliance bastards.’

Currently, it is impossible for Christian, or any successor, to do so.

This was the reason why Ashed, who had been considered the next Grand Duke, had not yet been given a title.

Because of this extremely evil tradition, all successors of the Dark Maga were required to reach at least 6 stars before they could receive a title or take the exam.

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“marquis.”

The Norse frowned as if blaming someone.

The Marquis of Langham bowed his head respectfully.

“Based on the abilities you have shown so far, I have judged that Christian is the one who will lead the Dark Maga in the future, and this award has been given to him. If you decide that this is not right, I will make it as if it never happened.”

The Norseman had no answer.

Coming out here would go against the principle of not interfering with family affairs.

Above all, this is not for the Norse to decide.

“…Christian, what do you think? Will you accept the test?”

Everyone in the room looked at Christian.

Everyone expected Christian to refuse this test.

Because it is still impossible with his own strength.

However, if you refuse, you will be branded a coward who ran away from the succession test.

A label that would be no small flaw in becoming a Grand Duke.

‘But it’s still better to refuse.’

‘This is impossible.’

When everyone was thinking like that.

Christian opened his mouth.

“I will accept the test.”

“!!”

Everyone in the room held their breath.

Even Marquis Langham asked again, as if he was surprised.

“Do you understand what I am saying correctly?”

“Yes, I understand. Within three months, I have to achieve something worthy of the name of the next leader against the Union bastards.”

Christian said in a strong voice.

“Anything is possible.”

“!!”

A voice full of confidence.

Christian even went a step further and said this:

“I don’t need even three months. I’ll finish it within a month.”

The nursery rhyme spread.

Everyone looked at Christian as if he was crazy.

‘Why did Prince Christian say such a reckless thing?’

Some miners even clicked their tongues, saying that Christian had become arrogant due to his repeated success.

“Instead, I have a favor to ask.”

“What is it?”

“I want you to give priority to my opinion if any conflict arises with the Union guys during the exam period from now on.”

“…….”

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The Marquis of Langham frowned behind his monocle.

I couldn’t figure out what that brash guy was up to.

but.

‘Considering what’s about to happen at Gold Cross, it doesn’t matter what that guy’s up to.’

The Marquis of Langham knew what terrible things were happening on the Gold Cross side now.

The moment Christian steps forward without knowing the subject, he will be swept away by the waves and his life will be lost.

“I will accept your words. I will soon hold a grand banquet to celebrate your appointment to the title, so be aware of that.”

The judgment duel that turned the structure of the Dark Maga’s succession upside down ended like this.

Ashed had completely fallen into ruin and disappeared into the background, and Christian emerged as the center of the succession plan in name and reality.

But the race for succession was not over.

No, in a sense, this was just the real beginning.

Because we haven’t even properly faced off against any truly formidable competitors yet.

‘Princess Yurian.’

At that moment, my eyes met with Princess Yurian, who was standing far away.

She smiled at Chris.

A pretty smile, as if celebrating her younger brother’s victory.

But why is that?

Chris felt she was much more threatening to him than the flashy Ashed.

‘In terms of risk, it’s no less than Sherard.’

It’s not just about strength.

Sherard’s danger level was low compared to the power he possessed.

Because I was so absorbed in the pleasure of killing, I ended up being vulnerable.

Yurian was the opposite.

You never know when a deadly knife might pop out from that smiling face.

There was even the Marquis of Langham, who had begun to show his true colors.

The higher you go, the more powerful enemies await you.

‘This will probably be the same in the future.’

Will it be over if I surpass Marquis Langham?

you’re welcome.

From the poison of the poisonous horse,

The fallen ruin of the destroyer,

The Demon King of the Clear Stream,

The monarchs of the four kingdoms,

The Demon King of Blood,

There.

Perhaps the ultimate culprit behind all this, the most powerful magician, ‘Mysterious God? Maga’.

As Chris eventually rises to the top of the Magic Empire, he will face an endless number of powerful enemies.

‘Later, later. Right now, solving the Gold Cross disaster comes first.’

Soon, bad news will reach the Dark Maga as well.

Chris, who had thought about that, suddenly let out a sigh.

‘Ugh. It’s really never ending. When on earth will I ever get a break!’

I’ve always been stressed out since returning, but lately it’s felt like I have no time to rest.

‘Just let everything be over. I’ll enjoy all the riches and honors of the world without lifting a finger and just being lazy!’

Chris looked up at the sky and shouted out his dream.

As it happened, the sun was setting.

It was dusk, as if telling Chris that it was still a long way off.

* ? ?* ? ?*

Two days later.

A banquet was held.

As it was an event to celebrate the appointment of Christian as the new protagonist of the Dark Maga, many people gathered.

“Oh ho ho. So many people have come to see the young master’s appearance. This girl’s heart is pounding.”

“…….”

Chris looked at the cute girl standing next to him with a bewildered expression.

Yeah, it was ‘girl’.

Not the body of a ghost.

Marie appeared in a human body!

“How do you materialize?”

“Ohhoho. As the power of the young master, the girl’s master, grows stronger, I can also use some of his abilities.”

Marie smiled faintly.

It was a cute and lovely smile, not like a ghost.

She is a beautiful girl with a pure and innocent appearance.

“So now I can properly serve you using my body. Ohohoho. You can look forward to it every night from now on.”

“…What are you waiting for, freezing to death?”

“Ohhoho. It’s really cute and lovely to see you bashfully. I’ll do my best to support you every night with all my heart and soul, so I’m looking forward to it… Ahh.”

Fish food.

With a swooshing sound, Marie’s body shook like smoke, then transformed back into a transparent ghostly body.

[… There’s still a lot of time left. I’m sorry, I know you’ve been expecting a lot. It seems like you’ll need to be a little stronger to be able to attend the night shift.]

“…I didn’t expect that. Stop making weird jokes.”

[Oh ho ho. Are you kidding me? My warm feelings towards you, Master, are always sincere. Master, please fight and grow stronger quickly while looking forward to this girl’s hot night service.]

Chris shook his head with a tired expression.

I was only talking like a virgin ghost, afraid that someone would call me a banshee.

‘By the way, materialization? I knew it wasn’t a normal banshee.’

Marie’s materialization just now was not something to be taken lightly.

Because only the highest spiritual beings could manifest their essence into the material world.

Maybe Marie was of a higher order than Chris expected.

‘By the way, I feel like having a drink. I’m the main character at this banquet, and I’m getting ginger ale again.’

Christian frowned as he looked at the ginger juice in his hand.

While everyone was having a great time drinking alcohol, Chris was the only one left at the banquet hall drinking non-alcoholic ginger juice.

‘When on earth will I ever be able to drink! What’s so annoying about these mines!’

As I was sighing and drinking my ginger juice, people started to crowd around Christian.

“Your Majesty, I congratulate you.”

“I am Count Lloyd. I witnessed the duel a while ago. Thanks to a great man like you, the future of Dark Maga seems bright.”

“I am Baron Enya. I ask for your help in the future.”

Everyone came and bowed their heads.

A completely different look from the previous banquet.

It was a scene that showed that Christian had become the perfect power behind Dark Maga.

However, the mood was not yet completely in Christian’s favor.

Because Yulian was still there.

‘I don’t have a force like Ashed, but that doesn’t mean I can take Princess Yurian lightly.’

Chris glanced at Princess Yurian.

Princess Yurian, as always, greeted people warmly with the same unchanging face.

That was the power of Princess Yurian.

Popularity that is loved by everyone.

There was no one in the Dark Maga who disliked Princess Yurian.

Knowingly or unknowingly, the Dark Maga’s influence spread throughout the entire world.

‘More than anything, from now on, Marquis Langham will seriously push behind Princess Yurian.’

For that reason, there were also people who thought like this.

It is no secret that Nogaju supports Christian invisibly.

But how much longer can Nogaju live?

At best, it will only take a few years.

It might not even last a few years.

So what happens next?

‘The moment Nogaju’s life ends, Prince Christian is finished.’

The one who blocked the succession of the Marquis of Langham was the Noh family head.

But what if that old man dies?

There is no one who can stop the Marquis of Langham.

The Marquis of Langham would take the position of head of the household himself, and there was little chance of him leaving Christian alive.

So the smart ones came to a conclusion.

Christian’s whirlwind will only last a moment, so be careful about standing in line.

For that reason, the atmosphere in the banquet hall was divided in two.

Those who are enthusiastic about Christian’s recent performance and support him.

Or, those who chose Yurian while looking into the distant future.

A natural, invisible tension flowed through the banquet, but Christian thought indifferently.

‘Well, that’s what I expected. Anyway, it’s about time we heard about the Gold Cross disaster.’

Chris’s eyes sank low.

‘The work is already underway.’

Now the news will reach the Dark Maga as well.