I Became the Genius Bastard of a Noble Dark Clan – 25

Chapter 25

Episode 25

“I really just asked my aunt to be like family to me. I didn’t ask her to be my strength or anything like that.”

“!!”

Marian made a face as if she had been stabbed in the back.

“How reckless. Are you sure your request was purely intended?”

Chris spoke honestly.

“Of course, if my aunt secretly helps me out even when I don’t want it because she cares for me as a family member… I can’t refuse.”

“What? Haha! You clever one.”

Marian burst out laughing at Chris’s cheeky remark.

If Chris had openly asked me to be on his side, I would have refused.

On the contrary, even if I had completely hidden my greed and pretended to be innocent and asked, I would have refused.

But since he spoke so cleverly and without hiding his greed, I didn’t want to refuse.

“It’s not supposed to happen, but….”

Marian took out another cookie and bit into it with her red lips.

As expected, the taste was fantastic.

“If my niece makes such delicious cookies as a gift… then of course I should be frugal about it.”

‘Good!’ Chris exclaimed inwardly.

It was eaten.

“Instead, can I have some of these cookies?”

“It depends on what my aunt does for me?”

“what?”

“I’m saying this because I feel like if I make you sad, you’ll get upset and it won’t taste like this.”

Marian smiled again at the request to do well in the future.

I found the conversation pleasant.

“Okay. Then, as your real aunt, can I say something to you?”

“Please speak.”

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“How about joining the Black Knights?”

“!!”

Chris’s face hardened.

“that….”

“I know. You want the position of Confucius? You aim to become the master of the Dark Maga?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

Marian continued with a heavy look in her eyes.

“What you showed in your duel with Merlin was truly outstanding. I have never seen anyone with your talent. Perhaps you truly have talent that surpasses even Lord Noga.”

“…….”

“But your competitors are no pushovers. I’m worried you’ll collapse before you can fully develop your talents.”

It’s falling apart.

It means death.

Because it was very common for someone to die in an ‘unexpected accident’ during the competition for succession, regardless of the family.

‘It’s not an unreasonable worry.’

I beat Merlin today, but it wasn’t really a proper victory.

If there had been no treasure to defend against the Holy Sword and the Curse, the match would have been decided in an instant.

The princes of the main house were by no means inferior to the Merlin we faced today.

‘Especially if they are like Confucius, their temperament will not be worse than mine.’

There is no way that the magic sword or various auxiliary magic tools that can counter the holy sword can compare.

In other words, if Chris and the princes of the main house fought now, it would be a sure defeat.

So, ‘now’ is what I mean.

“I see, your aunt is worried about me.”

“Yes. If you come to the Black Knights, I will protect you. You can become the next Black Knight Commander. No, you can even become more than that. Even though you won’t become the head of the family.”

Count Kazar, who was listening to their conversation from the side, nodded as if agreeing.

Count Khazar also seemed to be worried inside.

If you become a Confucius, you will be involved in a fight between demons.

Especially since you are from a collateral line, you will be a target for everyone.

but.

“If you can’t overcome such difficulties while hoping for the Dark Maga, then you should go out and die.”

“!!”

“And more than anything, I think my aunt didn’t see my true worth today.”

Chris raised the corners of his mouth in a smug manner.

“I don’t think I’ll lose.”

Marian kept her mouth shut.

Outrageous confidence.

Come to think of it, it was like that even before I fought Merlin.

And then he achieved an absurd victory.

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‘…I really don’t get it.’

I should laugh at that absurd confidence.

That wasn’t the case.

On the contrary, I laughed in vain, thinking that it might actually turn out that way.

“…Yes, I understand. You are also a mine, so I cannot stop you from taking the path you have decided to take.”

“thank you.”

“However, since I am an old woman, I will give you one more piece of advice.”

Marian was fully mounted on the horse.

I’m about to leave.

“Beware of the first princess.”

“Are you talking about the first princess?”

Chris looked puzzled.

There are five children in the main family.

Among them, three are men and two are women.

The first princess was the third of five and was the younger sister of the second prince, Ashde, who was considered the most likely successor.

“Yes. People are considering Ashed as the most likely candidate. It’s not a wrong idea, but….”

Marian spoke softly.

“In my opinion, the scariest child among the five is Princess Yurian.”

Chris listened carefully to Marian’s words.

Marian is a Dark Knight who watches over the family.

So, that would be an accurate story.

Princess Yurian had hidden claws that no one knew about.

He also noted that Marian used the adjective ‘terrible’.

There must be a reason for using such ominous words.

“Thank you. I will keep that in mind.”

I found out that there was another unexpected enemy, but, oh well, it didn’t matter.

Because I intend to trample on anyone who my opponent is.

“I’ll see you at my hometown.”

Marian nodded in greeting and stomped away on her horse.

“…….”

Chris watched her back disappear into the darkness for a moment.

‘Strong.’

Count Qajar was strong, as was Marian.

A whopping 6 stars.

On the side of the Light Faction, they were powerful figures who were famous on a national level.

But Chris had never heard of either of their names during the Great War.

How many strong people like that are there in the Magic Empire?

‘There’s a reason why the Light faction lost. They were no match for us in terms of power.’

Chris thought.

‘I have to become stronger.’

He is an undeniable genius, but he still has a long way to go.

To stand at the top of the Magic Empire and prevent the coming catastrophe.

and.

‘To enjoy the best of wealth and honor!’

Chris went back to his room.

It seemed like Tern, whom I met again in the middle, was going to say something, but I ignored him because I was annoyed.

First of all, I planned to go up to 2 stars.

* ? ?* ? ?*

A few days later.

“Phew.”

Chris let out a long breath.

From his outstretched hand, a ray of joy and darkness rose.

It was magic.

You have reached the level of 2nd level, where you can emit magic energy outside your body!

‘It’s been a little over a month since I got to the first star.’

It took exactly one month and five days.

Ridiculous speed.

It was a story that others wouldn’t believe if they heard it.

But Chris looked dissatisfied.

‘It took a little longer than expected. I originally planned to cut it within a month.’

That was because I was learning swordsmanship and various black magic techniques at the same time.

Thanks to this, he mastered the swordsmanship of the Counts of Qajar, including the Mud-cutting swordsmanship and the Black Sickle swordsmanship, to a perfect level.

– … crazy.

This was Count Kazar’s reaction to seeing Chris’ swordsmanship.

In terms of his swordsmanship skills, he was perfect. He was on a level that was comparable to that of Count Khazar, who had trained for decades.

That wasn’t all.

‘I’ve become accustomed to black magic, too.’

I have mastered all the black magic contained in the notes of the Count of Kazar.

Although curses were his specialty, he also learned other black magics such as destruction, illusions, summoning, and bloodletting.

I have already memorized all the black magic of a level higher than 1 star. I have completely understood it, so I will be able to use it later when I reach a higher level.

‘I regret the amount of magic. Even if I were a genius, it would be difficult to accumulate magic quickly.’

There were two things he couldn’t do even with his talent.

First is physical training.

Of course, you can improve your physical strength with less training than others, but you have to train consistently.

The second was Magi.

This was the same.

The way to build up magic is through breathing techniques.

Since you have excellent senses, you can accumulate a lot more than others with little effort.

But there were still limitations.

The amount of magic energy you gain is absolutely influenced by the amount of time you have spent practicing.

‘Who knows if I don’t take the elixir?’

Chris thought to himself.

The good news is that, unlike physical strength, there is an alternative.

‘If you take the elixir, you will be able to reach the level of maturity more quickly.’

There were several conditions required to raise the level expressed in surname.

Enlightenment, mastery.

And the accumulation of magic was necessary.

Taking the elixir can drastically reduce the period of time it takes for this magic energy to accumulate.

‘In reality, many talented people from prestigious families quickly rise to the top through elixirs. Since I am also a descendant of a prestigious magical family, would I have the opportunity to take an elixir? Among the famous elixirs of the Dark Magic Family… there was ebony.’

Each of the prestigious magic families has an elixir that amplifies magic.

The problem is that only the direct line has a monopoly.

It was clear that the truly good elixirs were monopolized by the Red Lineage, and only poor elixirs would fall to him.

‘At best, I’ll get back a fake elixir that’s half as effective as the Ebony. Is there no way to get Ebony?’

Chris narrowed his eyes.

It cannot be obtained through normal means.

I had to use some trick.

He recalled the process of making ebony.

There was a time when ebony was hunted periodically for its raw materials.

‘It’s almost here. Is there no other way?’

At that moment, Marie approached, her ghostly tail wagging.

[Congratulations on reaching the realm. To commemorate this… a glass of virgin blood juice?]

“…Is it okay?”

[Or how about a sirloin steak soaked in blood? Beef… whatchamacallit?]

That was a pull.

After all, the pinnacle of food is beef.

Chris, who was also a talented cook, believed that there was no dish in the world that could match beef.

‘I have a feeling that beef cooked by an orc will taste even better.’

I may be biased, but Chef Oak was more into barbecue than dessert.

“Yeah, beef watta.”

[Ohhoho… I will tell you to prepare so that your blood is as excited as possible.]

While I was happily waiting for the beef, I received an unexpected call.

“Your Majesty, the Count is calling.”

“Father?”

“yes.”

Chris went to see Count Kazar.

“Father, it’s me.”

“Yes, come in. I have something to tell you.”

Chris tilted his head.

Count Khazar’s complexion was dark.

It seemed like something was going on.

“Why are you doing that?”

“I told my family about the Seongheuksik. This time, you and Tern will be performing the Seongheuksik.”

“But?”

“Ternman approved it. You said you couldn’t give permission.”

“…Why is that?”

Count Kazar sighed.

“This is because I cannot allow you, who have tarnished the honor of my family, to perform the sacred ritual of the Dark Maga, the Holy Black Ceremony.”

Chris frowned.

“Whose opinion, exactly, is this? Is it the will of the Marquis of Langham, the representative of the household?”

If so, it was not easy to solve.

But Count Khazar told an unexpected story.

“That’s not it. It seems that Marquis Langham didn’t express any particular opinion, perhaps because of what Ashed did to you that was revealed recently.”

“then?”

“It is said that those who were scheduled to have the Holy Communion with you this time have expressed their opposition.”

“If there is anyone who will fight with you, is it Loin de Baron?”

Loin de Baron.

As can be seen from the title ‘Deu’, he was the direct descendant of the main family.

The main character of this Seongheuksik.