Episode 193
Victory Ceremony (3)
The surroundings became noisy in an instant.
-Ji, what did the lord just say… … Beggar? What? So, soju?
-You said it was a cow, you idiot!
-What a cow!!
-Was it true that the rumor was that the successor would be announced right here?
Everyone couldn’t help but be terrified.
Even though I’ve heard rumors that the successor issue might be addressed, there’s a big difference between hearing it as a rumor and actually experiencing it.
-Well, then… …What about the successors that we’ve been clashing with? Even if Lord Trockel died, what about Lord Kinkarnon? What about Lord Anshion?
-There are also Lord Leje and Lord Gishar!
-That’s why! They didn’t get together and compete, and if they suddenly make a decision like this… …!
In the end, people’s attention had no choice but to be focused on one place.
“Haha. Seriously. All this time, when the people begged you not to put the successor’s position in danger, you turned a deaf ear to them… … But in times like this, you step on the accelerator like crazy.”
Régé looked back and forth between his father, whose mind he still couldn’t understand, and Theo, who was looking at him from afar.
Although he hasn’t mentioned yet who has been appointed as the new mayor.
It was clear as day where my father’s heart was directed.
‘There was also talk recently that your uncles were actively supporting Theo. Did that change your mind?’
The hearts of Julius, Black Dragon, and the Plum Blossom Princess were something that the other successors had a hard time trying to win over.
Because they were the main characters who made today’s Ragnar what it is today.
But Theo had appeared like a comet, won their favor, and now he was preparing to fly high with them on his back.
The guy at the bottom is the one who goes up the most.
‘That guy is more than qualified… … But I don’t want to just bow down and go in.’
Troyban’s territory is one of the most prestigious in the empire.
If such a place were to become Theo’s base, it would probably fly even higher than it is now.
The royal family might find fault with it, but I wonder?
Why would Kyle care about something like that?
While resting his chin on his hand and gathering his thoughts, Rize suddenly thought of Ansio.
How would a guy who always appears humble on the outside but is always full of ambition on the inside react?
“… … This is too fast. What should I do? There has to be a way. Somehow there has to be a way.”
Ansio was deep in thought, biting his fingernails.
He seemed quite anxious as he continued to talk to himself.
‘That child is the one who has the hardest time learning that not everything in the world goes the way he wants.’
She was well aware that Ansio had been trying to form a faction with Thorkel, several candidates, and political enemies in order to keep Theo in check.
But if the announcement comes out before it’s properly built, the board will have to be re-planned.
“Big brother. Big brother… … What are you going to do?”
Then Ansio turned to Kinkarnon, who was sitting next to him, and asked cautiously.
Unlike his other brothers who were still in their 20s or 30s, the man who looked like he was in his 40s slowly opened his eyes.
A face that looks so similar that you might think Kyle looked like this in his younger days.
He didn’t say a word throughout the entire victory ceremony.
-Kinkarnon, the Sword Emperor.
Despite the presence of Kyle and the Plum Blossom Princess, he has already earned the title of Emperor in one field called ‘Sword’.
If it weren’t for the huge wall called Kyle, isn’t it not surprising that he would have already sat on the throne of the family?
Of course, not only Regina Ancio but also the other players were busy watching his reaction.
“It was a decision my father made after much deliberation. I don’t think it’s right for us to get involved in it.”
“Big brother!”
“Lower your voice.”
“… … .”
A gentle warning.
Ansio looked like he had a lot to say, but then he took a deep breath and nodded.
“That’s right. We have no right to argue.”
At the same time, the way he smiled faintly seemed like a vassal obeying the stern orders of his master.
But Rize just snorted lightly.
‘Those greedy foxes are just going to sit there and do nothing? That’s funny.’
Ansio will probably push his faction building even harder. He will also try to plot a way to rip off Theo.
What about Kinkarnon?
‘I don’t know. I really can’t read what you’re thinking.’
Because, whether in the past or present, he was always a person who seemed completely indifferent to worldly affairs, but was also full of ambition.
Leje watched Theo and Kyle quietly.
Then Kyle opened his mouth.
“Theo Ragnar, come up.”
Everyone’s attention was immediately drawn to Theo.
Theo stood up from his seat without saying a word and walked up to the stage.
* * *
Thump thump thump!
All the way up the stairs, Theo’s heart was pounding like crazy.
‘Is it really true that he was chosen as the head of the Sogaju branch?’
It was clear that Julius and the Black Dragon had made a promise, but when it came to the topic of Sogaju, the feeling I got from it was completely different.
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In my past life, and in this life, the place I had longed for was right before my eyes.
There were only two types of gazes pouring down on him.
Admiration. Or jealousy.
Theo knew full well that this was the fate that anyone who wished to sit on the throne must bear.
The most important thing here is to make even the jealous people have no choice but to ‘acknowledge’ him and ‘submit’ to him!
widely!
The dragon stepped back. Theo Ragnar bowed his head slightly in gratitude and stood in his place.
He felt Pae-ryong’s hot eyes watching him from behind.
“The merits that Theo Ragnar has made this time cannot be overemphasized. From finding the Trojans’ nemesis who had been hiding like rats in the main house to ending them, it would not be an exaggeration to say that the war against Trojan began and ended with Theo’s hands.”
Theo briefly thought that Kyle could talk this much too.
“And his growth has already surpassed the level of a senior inspector and reached the level of a Yongmun inspector. I expect that it won’t take long for him to surpass that level.”
-Dragon Gate Inspector?
-No, I heard you finished the advanced examination this time, what does that mean!
-You are telling lies to make me believe… …
-Don’t talk nonsense! What kind of person would a lord be like that! He is someone who values the law of self-respect above all else!
-I know that, but this doesn’t make sense… … !
-You really can’t become a 9-dragon before you turn twenty… …?
“With all of these achievements, growth potential, and potential, I entrust the position of Sogaju to Theo Ragnar.”
At that moment, all the clamor of voices suddenly stopped.
“I grant the territory of old Troyban as a fief,”
It felt like time had stopped.
“I will give you the ‘Hrunti’ that Granada Troyban loved as a spoil of war.”
No one could even breathe easily.
“I will authorize the creation of the 6th Division of the Baek Gap Yong Gi Unit, which will be in charge of security in the east and the inspection of the Ma Hae region in the northeast.”
Kyle’s voice was now clear not only to the Nine Dragons and their officers, but also to those sitting at the very back of the victory ceremony.
“Heukseol and Plum Palace will spare no effort in providing the necessary support.”
“debriefing!”
“debriefing!”
The silence was instantly broken by the voices of the Black Dragon and the Plum Blossom Princess who stood up from their seats and shouted.
-The Sogaju has been appointed as the Lord!
That one piece of news hit everyone hard in the back of the head.
“… … .”
“… … .”
Kyle’s gaze was still fixed on Theo and he didn’t know how to leave.
At first glance.
Theo also thought he saw a faint smile from him.
* * *
Numerous newspapers rushed to publish articles about Theo, and there were far more voices of concern and questioning looks.
Some even went as far as to openly present conspiracy theories.
-There’s Kinkarnon, who has represented Ragnar for a long time, and now you’re suddenly putting a sixteen-year-old child in his place?
-Recently, there have been so many special articles and public opinion about Theo Ragnar… … ?
-What the heck? It must be true. This was all groundwork. To make you a hero.
-Wow, is it really that scary?
-What’s even scarier is that Theo Ragnar is Cecilia’s son?
-Cecilia? Who is that?
-Why, you know. She was a very famous beauty in the theater world 20 years ago. She suddenly retired after marrying Ragnar, which was a huge mess. Now she’s the representative of ‘Theodore’.
-then……?
-Yeah. That’s right. Even the ‘Dragon Incarnation’ must have fallen for the pillow talk as he got older. The youngest son must be really cute, too.
-This is crazy. This is awesome.
There were rumors that Cecilia had a hand in it, and voices saying that Kyle was finally losing his mind now that he was older.
Most people thought so, even though they couldn’t bring themselves to say it out loud.
It was completely incomprehensible to me that Theo, who was only a sixteen-year-old boy, was being entrusted with such an important position.
Moreover, Kinkarnon, whose position was incomparable to that of any other successor, was still intact.
“You can see how much concern is being poured on you, right?”
Theo and Kyle, the only two people left.
Kyle smiled faintly, tapping his fingers on the newspapers.
That smile.
An awkward smile, completely different from Kyle, who was always either expressionless or vicious.
“Yes, I think it’s inevitable that everyone will have concerns because it’s so sudden. But if you can’t handle that, you can’t be called Ragnar.”
Was Theo’s answer correct?
The smile grew a little deeper.
“Then you know why I chose you over Kinkarnon and Leje, who had been establishing their positions for so long, right?”
“yes.”
Theo nodded silently.
The eyes sank deeply.
“Isn’t this just bait to completely draw out the Holy Demon Church, which might otherwise hide?”
“That’s correct.”
As expected, the smile became even deeper.
“Now that Troyban, who was their lackey, has fallen, the Emperor of Gwangryong will have no choice but to shake his butt. Just like before, he can be bait this time too.”
“Would you mind acting like an occupying force?”
“Yes. I will give you everything Troyvan had as loot. But.”
“I guess I’ll have to bear that grudge too.”
Theo nodded.
It was already expected that Kyle would not give him the cowboy seat for no reason.
That’s what my father was like from the beginning.
Knowing how to use children as tools for the sake of the family.
That’s why Theo rather liked Kyle’s choice.
The Gwangryongje, the Seongmagyo, and the
‘Just like my father uses me. In the end, I also use my father.’
“You don’t ask why I gave you the sword of the Emperor of Light?”
“I thought you meant it. And… … It’s true that I received a lot of help from you during times of crisis.”
“Normally, I would silently blame you for using me as bait. But you’re a little different.”
… … with other kids.
Theo pretended not to hear Kyle’s monologue.
I thought that maybe even my father, who seemed like an iron man, had his own set of struggles.
“The Emperor of Light will come to see you in person someday. He hopes to gain not only the power of shame, but also the power of the chooser.”
Theo’s eyes widened slightly.
Is this an attempt to revive the stalled regression ability?
“As you can see from Thorkel, his madness has something that captivates people. Those who are not immune are likely to be affected. That is why I gave you the Sword of the Dragon Emperor.”
Kyle wanted to give Theo immunity just in case.
“But the ‘real thing’ is so different from that simple salt. So, we still need to keep building up our immunity.”
Theo realized what Kyle was going to do now.
“With the addition of the Sword Bead and the Aura of Shame, the saltiness must have become much stronger, right?”
“Yes, that’s right.”
Theo nodded.
Kyle was now trying to completely release the sword orb that had been tightly sealed for so long.
How the bastard of the Return Sword Family lives
