I Became the Genius Bastard of a Noble Dark Clan – 99

Chapter 99

Episode 99

“Wh, what.”

“Precia, I won’t even mention the embezzlement and corruption you committed privately. However, it is an unacceptable abuse of authority to move the family’s secret organization, the Dark Knight, and assign it to Maysak.”

“…….”

“But even that mistake was ignored because I saw the face of your father, Grand Duke Bethune. But I will not tolerate it any longer.”

Marian warned coldly.

“It is natural for successors to fight each other and die, but it is never allowed in the history of the Dark Maga for an elder of the family to directly touch an successor. Christian, the moment you lay a finger on that child, your head will fall off.”

Fresia’s body trembled.

Marian put away her sword.

“And just in case, I may add that this warning is also the will of the Lord.”

“!!”

Fresia’s eyes grew wide as if they were going to tear apart.

Her body fell apart.

If that was what Nogaju meant, there was no way she could kill Christian.

Borrowing other people’s hands?

It was impossible.

Not to mention the Dark Maga’s mines.

‘My father won’t help me either.’

Her father, Grand Duke Bethen of the House of Destruction, is a thoroughly calculating man.

With Isaac dead, there was no chance of her ever taking power in the Dark Maga.

The Duke of Bethune won’t even look back at her.

‘No! I can’t leave you alone!!’

Fresia’s eyes burned with despair.

‘If it’s impossible for me to do it myself… .’

There was an answer.

As Marian just told me.

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“Get ready to head to Liberia.”

“yes?”

“immediately!”

The carriage carrying Fresia left the house, and Marie reported the fact to Chris.

[Your Majesty, as you said, the Marquise of Fresia has headed to Count Liberi’s house.]

“Yeah, thanks.”

Chris nodded.

Merlin spoke worriedly from the side.

“The Count of Liberi is part of Prince Ashed’s forces. There is a high probability that they are plotting something behind the scenes.”

“I guess so. I know. It’s okay.”

Merlin and Marie looked puzzled.

But instead of explaining, Chris just closed his eyes.

‘Now it’s the real start.’

The competition for succession to the throne of the Grand Duke.

The continent’s storm that begins with the disaster of the Gold Cross.

Everyone could now say that the curtain had finally opened properly.

‘It’s unexpected that Ashed is already returning.’

Ashed is different from Isaac and the like.

The power and influence they possessed were incomparable.

It will certainly be a formidable opponent.

‘It’s okay. No, actually, it’s good.’

Chris thought.

‘Because it will be worth trampling on.’

The more powerful the Ashed is.

The bigger the disruption, the better.

Chris will be able to shine even more brightly when Ashed is trampled.

No one will be able to deny that Chris is the successor to Dark Maga.

* ? ?* ? ?*

The Liberi family is the most loyal to the Dark Maga.

There was a territory on the border of Gold Cross.

Upon arriving at Count Liberi’s residence, Fresia went straight inside.

“Welcome, Mother. I have heard the news about Isaac.”

Ashed, a tall and handsome young man who naturally won the favor of others, greeted her.

Ashed had a sad look on his face, but Fresia knew.

That Ashed wasn’t sad at all.

On the contrary, he is delighted and mocked.

Ashed was a madman in another sense than the first prince, Sherard.

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While Sherard enjoyed killing, Ashed went in a different direction.

Ashed enjoys causing pain to others.

He was a sociopath who relentlessly harassed others as if it were a form of entertainment and enjoyed watching them crumble in despair.

But it didn’t matter.

That’s why I came here because of that aspect of Ashed.

“I have a deal to make with you.”

“What is it?”

“Revenge on Christian.”

Ashed raised the corners of his lips.

“I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

“Put the mask away. I know you’re after Christian. Haven’t you already taken action against Count Kazar?”

Ashed’s smile deepened.

Yes, that’s right.

He wasn’t just sitting there recuperating.

He was secretly plotting with the help of Count Liberi.

The goal is to destroy Christian’s family, the Counts of Kazar.

‘This is just the beginning.’

Ashed imagined Christian completely broken and in despair, his face filled with joy.

“So, what can you do for me, Mother? Surely you don’t have any delusions that Mother is some great being?”

Frescia’s eyebrows twitched.

Anger welled up in me, but I barely managed to suppress it.

“I will fill in what you lack. You have the most powerful force among the successors, but you have a fatal flaw.”

“Hmm?”

“It’s just a lack of talent.”

“!!”

Ashed’s face hardened.

Precia laughed.

“At your age, you’re a 4-star master. In the Dark House, they praise you as a genius and such, but do you know that? Compared to the true geniuses of other prestigious houses, how much you’re lacking?”

“…….”

“On the other hand, that kid Christian is a true genius. Unlike your mediocre talent.”

Ashed, who had been stabbed in the sore spot, ground his teeth.

He knew it too.

Wasn’t it because Ashed was jealous of Christian’s talent that he tried to ruin Christian’s reputation when he was young?

“I even resorted to human sacrifice to make up for my lack of talent, but it doesn’t seem to have much effect. I’ve used terrible methods, but I still haven’t gotten past the five-star barrier. It’s pathetic.”

“…So what is it you want to say? Are you offering to let me make a deal with the devil?”

The only thing that could definitely increase your strength in a short period of time was a contract with the devil.

In exchange for giving your soul, you receive powerful powers.

However, the power received in this way has clear limits, and above all, the Dark Maga prohibits contracts with demons.

“Similar.”

“!!”

“I will sacrifice my magic to maximize the efficiency of human sacrifice.”

Ashed looked slightly surprised.

“Hmm, Mother? What if you do something like that?”

“I’ll lose my powers permanently. I know that. I don’t care.”

“…What do you wish for?”

Frescia said with burning eyes.

“Christian’s suffering. Death.”

A deep smile appeared on Ashed’s face.

“That sounds like a no-brainer. I’ll accept the contract.”

like that.

After some time had passed.

A shocking news spread through the Dark Maga.

Ashid has reached the level of 5th level.

He was the first of the successors to reach the ‘Elder Dark’ class.

This news was like driving a wedge into Ashed’s shoes, who was already the most likely candidate to become the next Archduke.

The surprising news didn’t stop there.

Bad news came from the Counts of Kazar.

There was news that a large-scale conflict had broken out between the County of Bursen and the Gold Cross.

Due to the fault of the Counts of Khazar.

The problem is that it’s usually not a horrific mistake.

It is said that the Khazar Counts kidnapped the people of the County of Bursen and offered them as human sacrifices.

* ? ?* ? ?*

Human sacrifice!

The Dark Maga was turned upside down.

“That’s ridiculous!”

“His Excellency Count Khazar could not have done that?!”

As mentioned before, human sacrifice is strictly prohibited even in the Magic Empire.

Of course, it happens often in secret, and even Ashed has made human sacrifices, but it is kept a secret.

The moment it is revealed, you will be kicked out of both the Union and the Magic Circle and become a public enemy.

“The County of Bursen sent an official letter, saying that they have obtained evidence that the Khazar Counts have been kidnapping and sacrificing their people.”

“That…! How can you believe that?!”

“It must be the work of those detestable Union bastards!”

Everyone was in a state of uproar, but something happened that turned public opinion around.

A witness also appeared from the Dark Maga side.

“…Unfortunately, it’s true. I’ve seen the evidence myself.”

It was Beidum, the new vice-captain of the Black Swamp Knights of the Countess of Kazar.

For reference, the Black Swamp Knights are headed by a Miner who was dispatched from the main family to control the collateral branch.

Since the original vice-captain, Merlin, had recently returned, Beidum was the newly dispatched vice-captain.

“A large number of corpses used for human sacrifice have been confirmed on the outskirts of the Khazar County. The number I have seen alone is over 100. In addition, magical tools used for human sacrifice have been confirmed in the secret areas within the castle.”

“that….”

The Dark Maga’s minions were shocked and fell silent.

But some.

There were those who realized the truth.

‘Count Khazar would never commit human sacrifice. This is clearly a conspiracy.’

‘The mastermind is… probably Prince Ashed.’

therefore.

He attacked the Count of Kazar, targeting Christian.

But no one opened their mouth to say anything.

Ashed’s prestige was on a different level from that of other princes.

Most of the vassals, including the Count of Ribery, supported Ashed.

Since he had recently reached the level of 5-star, it was thought that it was only a matter of time before Ashed became the Archduke.

‘Prince Ashed never leaves alone those who oppose him.’

‘If you open your mouth here, you will definitely be repaid.’

Everyone held their breath, and Marquis Langham asked his men.

“The County of Bursen has formally declared war on the Count of Khazar. The County of Bursen is an enemy that the Count of Khazar cannot handle alone. We should send reinforcements, but what do you all think?”

Count Liberi answered on behalf of the people.

“It’s difficult. If we help Count Khazar and it is later revealed that we really did commit human sacrifice, the blame will fall on us. The Demon King will not tolerate it.”

The Demon King of the Clear Stream.

He is the 7th rank in the Magic Empire and rules the Southern Magic Country on behalf of the will of the Demon Emperor.

As is the case with Ma-Hwang, he generally neglects everything, but he will not turn a blind eye to an incident like this.

At that moment, a sharp voice cut through the conference room.

“But isn’t it not yet definitely proven?”

It was Princess Jupienne!

Some of the vassals who followed Jupien held their breath.

Although she was worried about Jupienne, she did not back down and expressed her opposition in a strong tone.

“It’s still just circumstantial evidence. But acting like the crime has already been confirmed….”

“Little brother.”

Ashed, who was standing next to Marquis Langham, smiled faintly.

“It’s not confirmed yet, so it’s like this.”

“!!”

“If it had been certain, the Black Lion Knights of the main family would have personally gone out to subjugate the Counts of Kazar.”

Jupienne bit her lips tightly.

“And even though it is only circumstantial, isn’t there any evidence that makes you suspicious of Count Khazar’s family?”

Ashed said coldly.

“Christian.”

“!!”

“His accomplishments thus far cannot be explained without a devil’s pact or human sacrifice.”