I Regressed to My Ruined Family – 25

 #I returned, and my family was ruined (25)

It was a sudden topic.

It was also difficult to answer rashly.

“How much do you know?”

The 10 branches of the collateral line clearly wanted to make Myers like that.

There was no need to promote a normal guy to the position of head of the family.

The plan was devised by Baron Helmut. Chaiman readily agreed with the words of the baron who belonged to his faction.

If Sago knew about this, it would be problematic. He would never entrust himself to someone who tried to ruin him.

“The worst-case scenario is…”

Leaving for Count Irdan, who divided his faction.

If that happened, his faction would be left without a successor to support.

It was best to deny everything for now.

“What are you talking about?”

“Don’t pretend you don’t know. You must have known about this, Count. Hans already told me everything.”

He knew?

Myers’ words sounded a little strange.

Cheiman immediately asked.

“What did you hear that made you say that?”

“Huh. The mastermind behind this plan is Baron Helmut, isn’t it?”

“…Yes.”

“I heard that Irdan allowed it.”

Count Irdan of the Amelton family.

He was the leader of the opposing faction.

“Why is Irdan involved?”

Just as that question crossed his mind,

Hans suddenly interrupted their conversation.

“That’s right. Helmut is a member of Count Irdan’s faction. That’s why I hurriedly sent the youngest young master to Count Cheyman for safety.”

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Cheyman’s eyes lit up.

He was also a seasoned nobleman who had been through many battles.

It wasn’t difficult to figure out the situation.

“That guy lied in the middle.”

The situation wasn’t bad.

In fact, it was good.

As long as he knew that, Myers would not leave for Count Irdan. He could now keep the heir with the right of succession firmly in his faction.

“…I’m sorry I couldn’t protect you.”

“Huh. To be honest, I don’t think the count voted against you. I know that he just stood by and watched.”

“…

“Still, he’s not as despicable as that bastard Irdan. He deserves to be torn to pieces!”

Meyers, who seemed to be boiling with rage, glared at the count.

“Haa… Count Cheiman.”

“Yes.”

“Since you didn’t come up with the plan yourself, I’ll forget about it. But I am disappointed. In the end, you were nothing more than a bystander.”

“I’m sorry.”

Unlike his solemn apology, which was accompanied by a bow of his head, Cheiman was smiling inwardly.

‘I must make sure everyone keeps their mouths shut.’

After all, Baron Helmut, who had devised the plan, had long since fallen out of favor with the Grand Duke.

It would be much easier to cut him off now.

‘Keep the youngest prince here.’

If he kept the nobles belonging to the faction tightly under control, the secret would be kept. Cheiman and Hans exchanged a secret glance.

Nod.

A nod meant agreement.

They were on the same page.

“First, I need to get him to talk.”

He had to find out what Hans wanted.

* *

Midnight.

There was a knock on the door of Cheiman’s office.

“Come in.”

“You called, Count?”

“Sit down.”

The count asked Hans, who had given him a seat.

“Why did you help me?”

“I am the butler of the hunting lodge in the Caragas viscount’s domain. Would someone like me be welcome at the count’s residence? I would be lucky if I were not treated as a spy.”

“So that’s why you came to me, who is in the same faction as the viscount?”

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“Yes. I will be loyal to you. I hope you will make good use of me.”

Seeing the fire of ambition in his eyes, Cheymen nodded.

“All right. I will make good use of you. By the way, you said you were a valet at the hunting lodge?”

“Yes.”

“Isn’t that where the grand duke used to stay?”

“That’s right.”

“Do you know what kind of man he is?”

“I didn’t spend much time with him, so I can’t say for sure. But one thing is certain. He’s grinding his teeth against the collateral branches.”

“Hmm… I can see why.”

Until he fell, he had been living in the inner castle of the duke’s family, but then he was banished to a shabby hunting lodge. It was understandable that he would grind his teeth.

“Is there any room for compromise?”

“I don’t think so.”

“…I see.”

He thought of the Count of Karagas. It was the smallest faction among his own factions.

He should be wary of the fact that the Grand Duke was growing in power, but he did not feel fear.

‘With just two skilled knights from my family…’

He could destroy the baron’s territory just as easily. The Pernes family had more than 20 knights with that level of skill. What the grand duke feared was not the fact that he had destroyed the baron’s family, but the immunity he enjoyed.

“Do you have any idea where the grand duke’s next target will be?”

“I think the next target will be the Romenton baron.”

“The Romenton baron?”

The Romenton baron belonged to the opposing faction.

Chaymon’s face lit up.

“Why?”

“First of all, they are the closest family to the Caragas baron, and it seems that they sent a letter to the Grand Duke.”

“A letter?”

“Yes. When the Grand Duke read it, he blushed and tore it up. It must have contained something insulting…”

“Hmm.”

If the Grand Duke were to target the Romenton family, it would be perfect.

“And the Eton family is right next door.”

Right next to him was the Amelton County ruled by Irdan.

They were all members of the opposing faction.

If the Grand Duke and the opposing faction fought each other to the death!

With any luck, he would be able to achieve his goal without lifting a finger.

Just imagining it made him feel excited.

He would be able to absorb all the sweet honey from the vast ducal territory and grow his power.

“My lord.”

“What is it?”

“I have a question. May I ask you?”

“What is it?”

“Is the viscount of Carcas safe?”

“Hmm. There’s been a rumor going around lately. It seems that the baron’s territory has been occupied by the grand duke.”

“…Is that true?”

“It’s almost certain.”

“If the baron’s territory has fallen, we won’t hear any news.”

The count nodded.

“I have connections I made while I was in the baron’s domain. They are knights and officials, and some of them are likely still in the inner castle.”

“I see. Is that so?”

“The Grand Duke’s momentum is unusual, so I think it is necessary to check. If you send me, I will gather as much information as possible.”

In order to monitor the Grand Duke’s every move inside the inner castle, it was necessary to send people there.

It would require a considerable investment of time and effort.

“But if I send him instead…”

He might be able to obtain information more easily than expected.

He had lost several teeth from being beaten by the Grand Duke, so he must have a considerable grudge against him.

“Take it.”

“Is this… a communication device?”

“Yes. If you bring a mana stone, you will be able to contact me directly.”

Although it was a communication device made by Hapum, it was sufficient for conveying a few messages.

Hans bowed his head in gratitude.

“I will make sure to bring back useful information.”

“I’ll leave it to you.”

“Yes. If I disappear suddenly, the youngest prince may be alarmed, so would it be okay if I leave tomorrow?”

“Do so.”

Thus, the late-night conversation ended.

The next morning.

Hans visited Myers and whispered quietly.

“It was a success.”

“Really?”

“Yes. I think I can make a trip to the viscount’s domain.”

“All right. Be sure to give my regards to your brother.”

“I will. Oh, and please tell the youngest prince to do his best in his training. That way, the viscount will consider raising him.”

“Yes. I’ll just apply for closed-door training and swing my sword in a quiet place. That should be fine, right?”

“Yes. I will contact you as soon as I return.”

“Have a safe trip.”

“Yes.”

‘At least I have gained the basic trust of the count.’

He had only passed the first gate.

He must not let his guard down.

If he showed even the slightest opening, he could be torn to pieces by the count’s fangs.

‘This is nerve-wracking.’

Still, if he succeeded in this plan, the crown prince would surely remember him when he became the head of the family.

He was a man who rewarded and punished with certainty.

Hans’ carriage left the count’s territory.

* *

Three days passed.

During that time, Prexian solidified his foundation in internal politics, and Sylvia demonstrated her value by successfully completing the task entrusted to her by Ethan.

“Hello.”

She quietly greeted the knight walking around the inner castle.

“Uh… Oh, it’s you, Strategist Lawrence. Good morning.”

The knight’s tone was full of uneasiness.

Lawrence.

It was because he had seen all kinds of things while working with him to subdue the Eight Gates of Darkness.

“He is definitely an outstanding strategist, but…”

At first, the knights looked down on the young strategist, but as the plan progressed, one by one, they began to express their admiration.

In the end, the Eight Gates of Darkness were completely defeated in just one day.

However, the strategist’s cruelty revealed during the defeat was beyond imagination.

For example, when he captured the leaders of the first two of the Eight Gates of Darkness.

After he entered the room and came out, seven corpses had to be removed.

“Thanks to that, we did manage to uncover the secret passages used by the remaining groups…”

In addition, he demonstrated his brutal tactics by burning down buildings to prevent anyone from escaping and even killing every last member of a gang, no matter how insignificant they were.

Even knights who had seen it all were left speechless at the sight.

I still remember the answer I received when I asked why they had to go to such lengths.

“The Grand Duke himself ordered that they be dealt with neatly so that they would never be seen again.”

Lawrence.

It was then that a faint smile appeared on his expressionless, doll-like face.

“…I heard that all the captured officers were taken to the third floor of the underground prison.”

It was also known that every night Lawrence went to prison, he could hear the agonizing screams of the prisoners.

Whenever he asked what was going on, he was told that they were being persuaded, which made no sense to him.

“He’s definitely competent, but…”

He was someone who was difficult to work with.

That was Lawrence.

Passing by the trembling knight, Lawrence knocked on the office door.

“Come in.”

“Good morning, Grand Duke.”

“It’s been three days since you became a strategist. Is the work suitable for you?”

“It seems to suit me well.”

“I’m glad to hear that.”

He heard stories from the knights who had been with him after the defeat of the Eight Gates of Darkness.

Silvia.

Her tactics were completely different from before.

Whereas she had previously sought to minimize sacrifice, she now seemed willing to sacrifice anything to achieve her goals.

She had changed considerably from the past.

“Grand Duke.”

“Why?”

“It seems that an intelligence organization will be formed soon.”

“Do you think it will be useful?”

“Yes. There is an intelligence guild among the Eight Gates of Darkness, and I think we can make good use of them if we form a leadership team with them at the forefront.”

As I was talking with Silvia, a knight knocked on the door of the office.

“Your Highness, a man named Hans wishes to see you. What shall I do?”

“Send him in.”

It was a quicker response than expected.

Now it was time to hear what results he had brought.