I Became the Genius Bastard of a Noble Dark Clan – 148

Chapter 148

Episode 148

I returned home using the warp gate in succession.

The atmosphere of the main house was similar.

“Salute to Prince Christian!”

“insect!!”

Although he couldn’t make a fuss because of the atmosphere at his home, everyone he met looked at Christian with eyes full of awe.

It was natural.

Because the feat Chris achieved this time was no ordinary feat.

He dealt a blow to the Gold Cross guys who were trying to frame Dark Maga by revealing the truth about the Black Death, and he didn’t stop there, he also prevented the advent of the other world, giving a great favor to Gold Cross.

Olivia, the newly crowned Pope, sent a diplomatic envoy to the Dark Maga to apologize and express gratitude for the above.

The Pope’s apology and gratitude.

It was a feat that no other head of the family had ever accomplished.

It was a great achievement to even destroy the conspiracy of the Four Kings who had been plotting behind the scenes.

“Wow! What successor could possibly achieve such feats?”

“That’s right. It’s something I couldn’t even dream of if it weren’t for our Prince Christian.”

“Us? When did Prince Christian become your ‘us’? Didn’t you say that you can never acknowledge a collateral line as a prince?”

“My, when did I ever do that? You are so great, but is direct or collateral lineage important now? Someone like Prince Christian should become the Grand Duke!”

“That’s right. Who else would be fit to take the position of Archduke other than Prince Christian?”

As expected, they are simple and honest minds.

As soon as he achieved this, respect and support for Christian skyrocketed.

Of course, not everyone was like that.

‘I don’t know yet. Marquis Langham supports Princess Yurian.’

Of course, it goes without saying that one does not become a successor just because one receives support from the general public.

Of course, it is well known that the head of the household, Nordian, favored Christian, but unfortunately Nordian’s lifespan was not long.

In the end, the power of the Dark Maga had no choice but to fall to Marquis Langham.

‘The next succession test is also a problem. Will I be able to pass it at the level of Prince Christian?’

Get notified for updates: https://discord.gg/93rmBjgP6B

The second test was much easier than the first test, which was ‘Establish a suitable reputation as a head of a household.’

But it was different for Christian.

It was because of his lack of achievements and position within the family.

‘The test results will be announced at the banquet tonight.’

A grand banquet was planned.

It was a banquet to honor Christian’s achievements and announce the second test.

Why do you insist on announcing the test contents during the banquet?

There was a reason.

That night.

Chris stepped forward before the Marquis of Langham in front of the many people in the banquet hall.

The Marquis of Langham looked at Christian with cold eyes for a moment, then opened his mouth.

“…get on your knees.”

“I will obey your orders.”

Marquis Langham took out the Dark Sword, a symbol of his authority, and placed it on Christian’s shoulder.

“On behalf of His Royal Highness the Duke of Baron, I hereby pronounce that in recognition of your distinguished service, you, Christian van Baron Cassar, are elevated to the title of Honorary Viscount.”

It was a declaration that he had passed the first test.

The important thing was this:

“According to tradition, I will begin the second succession test. From this time on, I hereby appoint you as the Dark Lord.”

Marquis Langham continued speaking in a cold tone.

“The period is six months. Within that time, you must become the deputy commander of the Dark Demon Army and gain their loyalty. This is the content of the second succession test given to you.”

* * *

Earn the Dark Lord’s loyalty!

At first glance, it doesn’t sound that difficult.

In reality, there are very few successors who fail the second test.

‘But my story is completely different.’

Chris thought with sunken eyes.

First of all, other candidates take this exam after having achieved at least 6 stars and having completely laid a foundation within their family.

So, it had to be easy, just a formality.

Chris, on the other hand, was in a completely different situation.

‘First of all, becoming the deputy commander of the Dark Army is a difficult task.’

Let’s take a closer look at the test wording.

It wasn’t about appointing him as deputy commander.

I had to prove myself qualified to become deputy commander.

‘My achievements are not enough to become the Deputy Commander of the Dark Army.’

Even leaving aside the commander, Marquis Shupen, the five generals immediately below him, the ‘Five Generals’, were all high-ranking 6-star minions.

Even at the highest level, Chris’s level was that of an adjutant under a commander.

Even though Chris was the eldest son of the main family, there was no way he could beat them and become the second-in-command.

Join our discord and ping me to update more chapters. Discord: https://discord.gg/93rmBjgP6B

‘To become the Vice Commander, I must prove my strength against the five generals.’

The difficulties don’t end there.

‘It is difficult for me to gain the loyalty of the Dark Lord.’

This task was obviously not about gaining the loyalty of ordinary demon soldiers.

Marquis Schuppen.

The intention was to subdue him, the commander of the Dark Magic Army, the highest-ranking demon among the seven stars, and the third most powerful member of the Dark Magic Army, and gain his loyalty.

‘Traditionally, the commander of the Dark Army has always been the Marquis of Shupen.’

Therefore, completely subduing Marquis Schuppen was a condition naturally required of the successor.

‘…The problem is that Marquis Schuppen is not an easy person.’

It wasn’t just about strength.

A man of iron and without flaws.

That was the Marquis of Schuppen.

‘The worst thing is that Marquis Schuppen is the blue one of Marquis Chinrangham.’

Strictly speaking, the Marquis of Schuppen was neutral.

Marquis Shupen, who leads the Dark Army, had to stay away from the politics of his family and only be loyal to the head of the family.

‘But that’s a public story, and it’s different when it comes to private matters.’

Chris narrowed his eyes.

In the distance I could see the figure of Marquis Schuppen.

Originally, he rarely came to his parents’ house, but on rare occasions he attended a banquet.

It feels like a sharp blade.

‘It looks like the two of them are close.’

Marquis Schuppen was having a light conversation with Marquis Langham at the head table.

It was natural for them to talk to each other as they were the second and third in command of the Dark Maga, but what was important was the atmosphere.

There isn’t a particularly friendly atmosphere.

It seems that neither Marquis Langham nor Marquis Schuppen have that kind of personality.

But the atmosphere was stiff and informal. It felt like we had been together for a long time.

‘They’re both blood relatives of the same age and grew up together since childhood, so they’re probably just friends.’

Of course, I don’t think Marquis Schuppen would do something so petty as antagonize Christian because of his friendship with Marquis Langham.

According to what I’ve heard, he is said to be very sharp in his distinction between public and private life.

still.

‘I’m sure it won’t be very friendly.’

It was obvious how difficult it would be to gain the loyalty of Marquis Schuppen.

‘But I have to do it.’

It was the moment when Chris lowered his eyes.

Something unexpected happened.

Marquis Schuppen, who was talking to Marquis Langham, raised his head and looked at Christian.

“!!”

Chris took a deep breath.

The two are at one end of the banquet hall.

Although it was a long distance, I felt an eerie tension.

It was because of the look in Marquis Schuppen’s eyes.

As expected of a member of the Dark Magic bloodline, Marquis Shupen also had black hair and bloodshot eyes.

But Marquis Schuppen’s bloodshot eyes were not simply blood red.

Traces of blood from countless bloody paths were rippling.

Chris had a gut feeling at that moment.

That Marquis Schuppen was a true ‘warrior’.

‘They are no less than those I met during the Age of Destruction.’

Indeed, Chris was inwardly impressed by the appearance of a giant in charge of the Dark Maga’s defenses, but at the same time, he felt worried.

It couldn’t have been easy to gain the loyalty of someone like that.

‘You can do it though. I have a plan.’

It was the moment when Chris drank the ginger ale in his glass with determination.

Then something amazing happened.

Marquis Schuppen started walking towards Christian.

“!!”

The banquet hall became quiet at the giant’s footsteps.

Everyone in the banquet hall looked at Marquis Schuppen and Christian. An uneasy silence flowed.

yet.

“Ginger ale? What a delight.”

“!!”

Marquis Schuppen made an unexpected first statement.

Chris was slightly embarrassed, but he didn’t show it and just lowered his head.

“His Excellency, Marquis Shupen. I am not yet of age according to the laws of the Magic Empire, so I am abstaining from alcohol.”

“You’re drinking ginger juice and such because you’re not old enough?”

Chris looked at her as if he was truly pitiful, and for a moment he felt angry.

‘No, I don’t like ginger ale either.’

“It is simply following the imperial law established by His Majesty the Demon Emperor.”

Marquis Schuppen frowned as if he was displeased and said.

“Are you looking for that kind of discipline on the battlefield? You sound like the Union guys.”

“!!”

“I heard a lot of rumors about it so I wondered how great it was, but it was just a well-grown sapling.”

Christian wiggled his eyebrows.

‘What nonsense.’

But since it was our first meeting, I tried to suppress my temper, but then another thought occurred to me.

‘No, there’s no need to put up with it, right?’

Christian looked into the eyes of his opponent, the Marquis of Schuppen.

Sharp, sunken eyes.

It was a gaze that explored himself.

‘He’s not picking a fight for no reason. He’s obviously trying to test me. To see how I react to his fight.’

It was a pivotal moment.

Depending on your answer here, your future with Marquis Shupen will greatly change.

‘It’s never right to just bow your head.’

Chris finished the calculations in his head.

“I have never known that following the rules set by His Majesty the Emperor is so reprehensible. Or do you think that your own judgment is superior to the rules set by His Majesty the Emperor?”

“!!”

A sharp tone, different from the polite tone at first.

People around them held their breath.

Chris continued to speak firmly.

“More than anything, I don’t know if drinking alcohol or not is that important. As a person, isn’t that what’s important?”

A roundabout way of criticizing Marquis Schuppen for nitpicking.

The surrounding air froze in an instant, but Marquis Schuppen showed an unexpected reaction.

Instead of being offended, he showed a faint sense of dismay in his eyes.

I wasn’t seeing things wrong.

It was clear that he didn’t take what Chris had just said badly.

But that was only for a moment.

Marquis Schuppen said something unexpected.

“You speak well. I can’t help it when you say things like that. I was going to buy you a drink to celebrate your appointment to the Dark Army.”

“!!”

Chris opened his eyes wide.

‘What did you just say? Alcohol? Did I mishear you?’

I clearly said I would give up drinking!

‘What’s going on? I get a chance to drink!’

Suddenly, Marquis Schuppen began to look like an angel.

Of course, the fact that Marquis Schuppen offered to pour alcohol may have been intentional, but is that the problem?

Looks like you’re going to drink!

“Then I guess I’ll be going now.”

Chris grabbed Marquis Shupen in a hurry.

“Please wait a moment!”

Chris started to play with his tongue.