Regressing as the Reincarnated Bastard of the Sword Clan Chapter 231

How the bastard of the Return Sword Family lives

Episode 231

Laurel Inspection (1)

For the first time since the Northern War, Winterer was in full swing.

-I heard that Lord Soga is finally coming today?

-That’s right! How many years has it been? Almost two years?

-I really wonder how devoted you have become over the years!

-You must have surpassed the level of the Laurel Inspector, right?

-That’s obvious!

Theo the Little Prince is back!

Upon hearing the news, many citizens of Winterer gathered to see Theo from afar.

Now, no one in Winterer doubted the equation ‘Theo = Sogaju’.

At first, there were many doubts about Theo replacing Kincarnon.

With Kinkarnon silently by Theo’s side, and Theo showing remarkable results, all concerns seemed to disappear as if they were lies.

In the North, there was an expression that said, ‘If Kyle led Ragnar to a new heyday, Theo led Ragnar to a revival.’

The north-east trade route that Theo had created was now expanding further south, reaching the heart of the empire.

Accordingly, as each day passed, Winterer was visited by a steady stream of envoys inquiring about trade routes.

Even the territories and powers that had been appalled by Ragnar’s tyrannical behavior during that time began to gradually approach him.

It was a new experience even for Ragnar.

-Huh? A few years ago, when we tried to trade with them, they blocked off that place out of fear that we would eat them.

-I heard that they need the magic stone of the floating archipelago.

-Wow! You’ll see what happens if you live long enough. You bow your head even though it’s not a crime? It’s not like they’re parasites that just stick to you because they need you… … .

-Let’s not look at it only in a negative light. Thanks to that, our influence, which has been confined to the North, is now reaching the center, right?

Although Ragnar pursues hegemony, in reality, what they pursue is practical gain.

Of course, there was absolutely no reason to hesitate in bowing one’s head and joining under one’s command.

In this way, Ragnar was able to more than double the number of his bannermen and vassal houses in just two years.

now.

Its reputation has grown to the point where it would not be strange at all to call itself the best in the empire, no, the best in the world.

-Who is responsible for all this?

-Who is it because of? Of course, it’s thanks to our Lord!

In this situation, the residents of Winterer, who had been pointed at as savages by other locals without knowing it, could not help but like Theo.

-Theo! Theo!

-Theooooo!

-You’re so handsome!

Theo was now leading a group of inspectors better known as the ‘Private Guard’ than the ‘Squad 6 of the White Armored Dragon Regiment’ as they marched through the city of Winterer.

There is a flower path on the floor and placards hanging in the sky.

A life that I could never have imagined in my previous life, where I was only subject to persecution and contempt.

Although Theo was secretly delighted by this sight, he was too embarrassed to raise his head easily.

‘How long… How long will this go on?’

It was a dizzying sight, as we had only seen this kind of sight throughout history.

“My companion! Even though I don’t give you much love, you are receiving so much love that your stomach is full!”

Lordbrok, riding alongside Theo, burst into laughter.

She had fully recovered from her treatment over the past two years and was back to her prime.

Theo glared at Lordbroke with a look of resentment.

“… … Please stop.”

“I love you, Theo Ragnar! Milky, Theo Ragnar! Theo has a steam, guess what? Handsome! Hahaha!”

“… … .”

When on earth did I see those ogling comments again?

I was so shocked when I saw the large placard hanging in front of the station.

I ordered my guards to eliminate them all, but it seems they had already caught Lordbroke’s eye.

“What else is there-”

“I think it would be okay to stop… … but… … .”

“Ohhohoho! What’s wrong with being loved by everyone? How about shaking hands once while you’re at it? Everyone’s gonna get all smitten-”

“… …Why do you keep doing this?”

“Huh? What did I do?”

“Isn’t this why you’re saying this because I got bone fragments while strengthening the Krimhilt weapon last time?”

“Hohohoho! How could that be possible! Who am I!? I am Lordbroke, Ragnar’s guardian dragon and the last dragon lord! If you need a companion, I can even give you my heart. Why would you do something so petty?”

Theo felt the urge to say, ‘How petty!’ before he forced himself to suppress it.

So it was clear that he would have more fun teasing himself.

“Okay, let’s see. Where is the comment praising our companion-”

“This looks good, doesn’t it?”

“Huh? That’s what I said.”

“Then, Rodrigo, you must like this kind of praise too.”

“……huh?”

“Do you know how much the northerners love the existence of the guardian dragon?”

“… … .”

“I think people would come running more if I just told them that Rodrigo was here.”

For a moment, Lordbroke’s movements froze like ice.

Theo smiled brightly.

“Rumors of the Guardian Dragon’s return have been spreading throughout Winterer since two years ago. There have been many requests to confirm the facts.”

“… … .”

“The Guardian Dragon’s return after a thousand years… …with Sogaju! Don’t you think people will be so happy that they’ll even shake their butts?”

The Lordbroke sank immediately.

She, who couldn’t stand this awkward atmosphere any more than Theo, had no intention of making a big deal out of the situation.

When I first showed up, I was so annoyed by the fact that the guards followed me around like shadows wherever I went!

Excessive security and endless praise. I felt so uncomfortable that I thought I could die because I was always in the spotlight wherever I went.

Even when Sigurd was around, I hated that so much that I would always disappear.

Having lived alone for a thousand years and having zero social skills, I was sure I would die of exhaustion if I continued like that.

But you want me to do that in Winterer?

In a place with so many citizens?

That was crazy!

“A month’s supply of mint chocolate ice cream, and let’s not touch each other with that.”

“… … half a year.”

“Let’s do it for three months. If you eat it for that long, your teeth will rot.”

“good night.”

Only then was Theo able to finalize a dramatic agreement(?) with Lordbroke.

* * *

“Ah, my son! You have become so devoted! This mother would die without any regrets!”

Cecilia came running barefoot at the news that Theo had come.

“You saw it a month ago, what are you talking about?”

“Ohhohoho! It’s only natural that I haven’t seen my handsome son for a month!”

Theo thought that Cecilia now was more splendid and beautiful than ever.

She was no longer to be found, having been locked away in the Rose Palace and becoming increasingly vicious.

I haven’t been able to pay much attention to it because I’ve been busy with Eastern management, but I heard that Theodore’s growth is now at a level that is among the best in the empire.

They said they couldn’t sell the items because they were out of stock.

“There is no problem with the Laurel Inspector promotion exam, right?”

“After all, the test is an event for the citizens.”

There was no one who didn’t know that Theo’s skills were already close to those of the Nine Dragons.

This was because not only had he captured two apostles of the Holy Demon Church, but he had also been active in various places for two years.

So, actually, it wasn’t a problem even if I didn’t take this promotion test.

However, the decision to hold a grand event was more of a show.

‘The <Great War> is just around the corner.’

What was the reason Theo had been trying to solidify Ragnar’s foundation as a small-scale lord?

It was to gain the upper hand in the upcoming battle for the throne.

‘The Empress Dowager will remain on the throne. However, we must make sure that there is no civil war.’

The beginning of the Great War was because the emperor’s power base was very weak.

Taking advantage of the weakness of the imperial power, numerous forces, including the 18 Electors, ran wild, causing the empire to split and the continent to fall into ruin.

This was precisely why the Catholic Church gained power.

Any time of trouble provides an ideal environment for pseudo-religions to proliferate.

So, Theo devoted himself to Cassandra Edda’s education in order to create a new magic empress for this era.

Now she is completely pro-Ragnar.

If she can be put on the throne and have a solid background, no one will be able to challenge her power.

And what happens after that?

We can eliminate the Holy Demon Church that was plotting all these things.

‘It might take a while, but it’ll catch a dragon.’

Cassandra wasn’t the only one of royal descent who wanted to ride on Ragnar’s might to take the throne.

Even though they are now in a strategic alliance with Pae-ryong and share the same goals.

It was also true that it would be a headache if he had other thoughts.

so.

For all these plans, Theo was determined to make this event a grand one.

The goal is to make Ragnar’s existence known to the world so that no one will dare to challenge Ragnar’s authority.

however.

“Hmm.”

“Why are you doing that?”

“Son, it seems you didn’t hear anything?”

Somehow Cecilia’s reaction was coincidental.

He smiled awkwardly and moved his lips, indicating that he wanted to say something.

Theo felt an inexplicable sense of unease.

“… … Is something wrong?”

“If it’s work, it’s work.”

“… … ?”

“This promotion test won’t be easy. The Nine Dragons have prepared thoroughly.”

“… … ??”

A question mark formed on Theo’s face.

Nine dragons?

Why all of a sudden?

Cecilia scratched the ball.

“He said he wanted to… bully his son.”

“… … .”

Theo’s face crumpled.

The faces of Julius, Plum Princess, and Black Dragon, all filled with playfulness, flashed by.

Even the sight of Kyle laughing heartily as he watched the promotion test.

‘These people are real!’

Theo desperately pressed his throbbing temples.

“… … How do you torment me?”

“They said they were going to fight the Nine Dragons.”

9 Dragon Battle?

“I’m going to fight the nine dragons one by one.”

“… … .”

“They said that if you break more than half of them, they’ll give you the position of Laurel Inspector… … It seems like you really didn’t hear anything.”

Theo wanted to scream.

A series of battles with the nine dragons!

Even Julius and Plum Blossom Princess were formidable opponents that could not be guaranteed an immediate victory.

Even though he had opened up his Triple Core and reached the realm of the Initiate, the wall of the Nine Dragons who had already developed that realm for a long time was very high.

But to deal with those people one after another?

Even if you win the first match against Julius, if you meet Princess Plum in the second match while completely exhausted, that will be the end.

I was so confused that I almost lost my mind.

“and-“

what?

Is there more?

“You said there will be a showdown with the lord at the very end.”

“… … .”

Cecilia could no longer bear to meet Theo’s eyes and turned her head to the side.

Now, I was beyond the point of being confused and felt like I was going to run away.

Who do you want me to fight with again?

Theo said very seriously after a short thought.

“Mother, I can’t just go back east like this, right?”