I Regressed to My Ruined Family – 113

 #I returned, and my family was ruined (114)

A few days later.

The date for the meeting of the Seven Houses was set.

In the meantime, Duke Duke and Viscount Turian kept in touch and thought of ways to improve the atmosphere within the Seven Houses. The solution came faster than expected. It was because of a rumor that spread throughout the kingdom.

“Duke Duke and Duke Ethan fought a duel.”

“The two fought with pure swordplay and martial arts, and it was such a close battle that they were called equals…”

Those who heard the rumor asked Duke Duke if it was true.

Each time, the duke laughed and assured them that it was indeed true.

Thanks to this, the rumor spread like wildfire.

As the rumor spread, the day of the Seven Houses’ meeting drew near, and the seven heads of the houses gathered in one place.

There were two main points of contention at today’s meeting.

“Let’s begin the meeting. I’m sure everyone knows why we are gathered here today. First, why did the Marquis of Turian send his daughter to the Duke? And second…”

Geron, who had been staring at Duke Duke, said.

“To confirm the truth of the rumors that have spread throughout the kingdom.”

That was when

The Duke of Duke immediately raised his hand and said.

“The intelligence of our seven families is truly a mess. None of the information we discussed at the last meeting was accurate.”

“What do you mean…?”

“Do you remember what Count Marek said? He clearly said that Prince Milton’s odds of winning were close to 70%.”

Everyone nodded.

Seeing this, Duke Duke continued.

“But from what I saw, that was not the case at all. The duke was very strong. It was impossible to predict even a 10% chance of victory for Prince Milton.”

“…Huh. The duke did not use his mana in the duel, did he?”

“That’s right. That’s why I was able to understand his basic skills so clearly. Duke Ethan was already a man who was not bound by basic techniques.”

“…!”

Those gathered here were either transcendent beings or had reached a level close to transcendence.

It was impossible not to understand the meaning of those words.

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“How is that possible at his age…?”

“I saw it with my own eyes.”

“Umm…”

The lords fell silent.

Duke Duke.

He was not the type of noble who would lie, so he would rather not say anything.

Just then,

Viscount Turian raised his hand and added,

“I saw it clearly as well. I will vouch for Duke Ethan’s abilities alongside Duke Duke. His mana may be low, but his potential is immense.”

“…”

The heads of the seven families fell silent.

With not one, but two heads of families vouching for Ethan’s abilities, the possibility that the previous information was incorrect had greatly increased.

“Huh… How can someone his age not be bound by the basics?”

“If what you say is true… He is truly a formidable figure.”

“Perhaps even Prince Teron may not be able to defeat him… What do you think, Duke?”

Duke immediately replied to the question from one of the marquises.

“As someone who has also learned the Gangryong technique, I will evaluate him objectively. In my opinion, he is doomed to fail.”

“……!”

While the marquises widened their eyes, the other two dukes had a different reaction.

“I disagree. The Third Prince has not been completely brainwashed yet. If he utilizes the black magic of our family’s vision, he can unleash a potential that is on a completely different level from before.”

The Agiles family was one of the two most powerful families of magic. As the head of the family, Duke Himos’ words carried a lot of weight.

Duke frowned at his words.

“Must we go that far? What good will come of completely destroying his mind?”

“We have already put our plan into action. Besides, the archbishop warned us last time. We must at least pretend to respect that. Am I wrong?”

“…Huh. Anyway, that’s my decision. Even if black magic is involved, it’s impossible to create something from nothing.”

“…What? Are you doubting Agiles’ magic?”

Duke Himos and Duke Duke.

A fierce atmosphere began to flow between the two.

The two leaders of the radical and moderate factions.

Four marquises began to break out in a cold sweat at their clash of energy.

That was when it happened.

“Both of you, stop it.”

With Duke Gerond’s words, his energy pierced between the two.

Soon, their energy disappeared as if it had never been there.

“…As I thought, it’s the chairman.”

Gerond looked around at everyone and said.

“There is still a possibility that the plan to use the Three Princes will fail. Since Duke Duke has made a public announcement, let’s settle it as such. Duke Duke, do you have anything else to say?”

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“The Marquis of Turian has a plan for that. Marquis?”

“Yes.”

Turian looked around at everyone and said,

“You’ve all heard that my daughter went to the Duke. The reason is simple. It was to use him.”

“Huh?”

The marquess continued, looking at the heads of the families who were tilting their heads.

“The late members of each family. In fact, after seeing Duke Ethan, they realized that those children were like frogs in a well.”

“I’m starting to wonder just how talented Duke Ethan really is.”

Duke Duke replied on behalf of Duke Himos, who was speaking sarcastically.

“At least among our late-born sons, there is no one who can defeat Duke Ethan. I swear on Dustin’s name.”

“……”

At that point, even Himos could say nothing more.

He knew how important it was to defend the honor of his family.

Duke pushed Himos aside and looked at Turian. “Viscount Turian. Please continue.”

“Yes. The duke is an outstanding talent. You can see that clearly from how he achieved such a high level in such a short time. If my children are around him, they will surely learn something. That is why I sent them.”

“……So it was effective?”

“My daughter says she has learned a lot. It’s understandable, considering he is of the same age but far more skilled than her. The effect has been significant. That is why I would like to take this opportunity to propose a suggestion.”

“…A suggestion?”

“Let’s show our children someone above them.”

“You don’t mean Duke Ethan, do you?”

“Yes. Think about it. The late bloomers are certainly stronger than their peers, but that’s as far as it goes, isn’t it?”

“……”

Most of the late bloomers were at the level of a 7-star knight.

The most talented among them was Milten, who was said to be at the level of an 8-star knight.

They were certainly strong.

It was true that the children were not yet fully mature.

“We can provide them with a good education and mana, but experience is something we cannot give them, no matter what. Experience is something that can only be gained through actual combat or stimulation.”

“…Let’s use the duke as that stimulation.”

“Someone who is the same age as them but has overwhelming skills and a high position. Seeing someone like that would naturally make them want to improve themselves, wouldn’t it? That’s why we sent Isera.”

Everyone pondered this.

They all agreed that there was a certain amount of motivation that could only be felt by someone of the same age.

Two lords had even publicly acknowledged his abilities.

He must have surpassed even the late-stage practitioners, which is why such evaluations were made.

“Hmm… Well, there isn’t anyone else in the kingdom who is as young as him. He is practically the youngest duke.”

“If he is also talented, then he will definitely be a source of motivation…”

Some spoke as if they were tempted.

“I don’t think so. What could the child of a famous mage learn from a knight? It would only dampen his enthusiasm.”

“I disagree. If what Duke Geron is saying is true, then we should also consider the possibility that it could cause negative feelings instead of a desire to improve.”

Some openly voiced their opposition.

“…

Some remained neutral, thinking deeply. As the conversation continued to go nowhere,

Duke Gerond spoke.

“Let me summarize. I do think the Marquis of Turian’s opinion has merit. He is simply suggesting that we utilize what we can. I also understand his reasons for sending his daughter. However, I have one question.”

“What is that?”

“……If that man is truly as skilled as they say, wouldn’t sending your children be dangerous?”

Hearing this, Turian smiled quietly and said,

“That is why I have been thinking of a plan. How about asking His Majesty to mediate?”

“His Majesty?”

“Yes. We request mediation from His Majesty and summon the duke to a neutral location, such as the capital. The Kingdom Academy is about to start a new semester. We could gather the children and form a special class…”

“He won’t just come if we ask him to.”

“How about offering him a professorship?”

At those words, Duke Himos asked with wide eyes.

“…A professorship? Are you suggesting that we treat the heirs as students?”

“The duke is that talented.”

Many frowned at this suggestion. The heirs and the duke were about the same age.

Even if there was a difference, it was only two or three years at most. There were even heirs who were older than the duke.

In such a situation, invite the duke to be a professor?

The children would never accept it easily. Seeing this, Turian added,

“Of course, the children will not easily accept it. So, I plan to give them the right to challenge him.”

“The right to challenge him?”

“While the special class is being organized, anyone can challenge the duke to a duel at any time. If any of the children win, we can simply replace the professor with that child. Don’t you think that’s a good idea?” “Hmm…”

Stimulation and a desire to improve.

It was a proposal that satisfied both needs.

“All right. Then let those who wish to participate send their children. Those who wish to participate, raise your hands.”

Five of the seven families raised their hands.

The only ones who opposed it were the two families who had argued against it from the beginning.

In the end, five of the seven families agreed to send their heirs to be educated.

“I will send a letter to His Majesty requesting mediation.”

The heads of the four families nodded at Gerond’s words.

* *

Delphreon.

He stared intently at the contents of the letter.

“An academy. What do you think, Count?”

Count Welington bowed his head and replied.

“It seems that the Seven Houses have changed their minds a little. I think they may be trying to take advantage of Duke Duke’s skills after hearing about his duel.”

The count looked at Delphion and continued.

“If His Majesty mediates at this point, the 7th House and the Duke’s family may show an unexpectedly conciliatory attitude. There are rumors that the eldest daughter of the Frektal Marquis is deeply in love with the Duke.”

“If the special class is to be formed for one semester… that would be a total of three months. I’m not sure if the Duke will agree.”

“If it is the king’s order, he cannot refuse…”

Wellington, who had been about to reply, paused. Come to think of it, it was possible to refuse the king’s order.

He had immunity.

Delphreon chuckled and added,

“That’s why I’m saying this. Hmm. Let’s do this. The Seven Families who are receiving the lessons should pay tuition, shouldn’t they? After all, a professor is being invited.”

Not only did the Seven Families invite the duke as a professor, but they also had to pay a considerable amount of tuition?

The kingdom would be in an uproar.

It was a golden opportunity to engrave the name Ardan throughout the kingdom.

“This should be enough to tempt the duke. Let’s set the tuition fee at fifty platinum coins per month for each family.”

Money wasn’t important.

The important thing was the tuition fee for inviting the professor.

“…I will convey that to the Seven Families.”

“How are things with the church these days?”

“Our information operations seem to be working well. They are very suspicious that we may have interfered in the elves’ affairs. Leaving traces behind seems to have been effective. However…”

Wellington hesitated for a moment, then sighed and said.

“…I heard that the Shadow Knights suffered heavy losses. The bishops took action themselves…”

“A certain amount of sacrifice is inevitable.”

Ardan.

It was still too early for an all-out war with them.

That was precisely why the kingdom was diverting their attention.

“Anyway, send the letter as written.”

“Yes.”

Wellington quietly left the king’s office.

* * *

It had been a week since Isera was appointed. She was a very useful talent.

She was a spirit master with the attribute of fire, but that did not mean she could not handle spirits of other attributes.

Water, wind, and earth.

Although she could only handle the lowest-level spirits with no intelligence, which were of the water and earth attributes, which were opposite to fire.

However, the spirit master’s level was so high that she could handle a large number of the lowest-level spirits. Even the lowest-level spirits could play a significant role when they gathered in large numbers.

They were especially useful in farming, to the point of being revolutionary.

They were walking fertilizer and showers.

The spirit masters who had reached the level of superhumans were so skilled that even that description was not enough. The best place to utilize their abilities was the Amelton County, which was being developed into a granary.

Naturally, as soon as they were recruited, they were sent there.

However, he had heard strange rumors spreading throughout the kingdom about what exactly he was doing there.

While he was working,

“Ethan. May I come in?”

A familiar voice called out.

Elena entered the room and handed him a letter.

It was a letter with the king’s seal on it.

Ethan immediately read the contents and smiled slightly.

“What’s wrong? What does it say?”

Ethan replied to Elena, who was looking at him with sparkling eyes.

“They want you to teach the children.”

“…What? Teach children?”

“To summarize, it’s an invitation to become a professor at the kingdom’s academy.”

“That sounds a little out of the blue… What about the students? Are they the Academy’s children?”

“No. They are five of the heirs to the seven families of the kingdom. They want to form a special class.”

“…Huh?”

The heirs to the seven families of the kingdom?

Elena tilted her head.

Meanwhile

Ethan nodded satisfactorily.

Turian, the Marquis.

Because he had acted much more swiftly than expected.