CHAPTER 268: PREPARE QUIETLY, TAKE REVENGE LIKE A MADMAN

A beautiful building was being erected in the capital of the Holy Empire.

At first glance, it looked like a temple, but no one could have imagined that a temple for another god would be built in the capital where the Holylight Order’s papal office was located.

“What?”

“It’s said to be a temple dedicated to Moonforce.”

“Moonforce? How can a temple for another god be built in the capital where the papal office of the state religion is located? How did this happen? Whose idea was this? If His Majesty finds out, losing one’s head would be the least of our worries.”

“Well…”

Baron Madelan, the imperial official in charge of overseeing the construction, wore a perplexed expression.

“It’s by order of Emperor His Majesty.”

“H-His Majesty’s order?”

“Yes, that’s correct. There’s nothing more I can say. We’re just following orders.”

Amidst the bewildered Holylight believers, an archbishop approached.

“We of the Holylight Order welcome this.”

“…Archbishop?”

“The one who believes in this Moonforce is Ethan Whiskers. Some of you may have heard of him?”

“…It’s a name I’ve never heard before.”

“He’s an honorary bishop of our Holylight Order. The eldest son of the Whiskers family and an excellent businessman engaged in various enterprises, he has made many donations to our Holylight Order.”

At the archbishop’s words, the followers of the Holylight Order began to murmur.

Even if it was the religion of an honorary bishop and had the Emperor’s permission, it was still unacceptable.

How could they accept the establishment of a temple of another religion in the capital where the papal office of the Holylight Order, the state religion of the Holy Empire, was located?

“Even if it’s His Majesty’s order…”

“Everyone.”

At that moment, a man in neat attire with two simple badges stepped out from behind the archbishop.

“Cardinal!”

“I understand everyone’s confusion. That’s why I spoke to His Holiness first. And I just received His Holiness’s answer.”

The cardinal said.

“He said he would support our friend, Ethan Whiskers.”

“D-Did His Holiness say that?”

“Yes, he did. His Holiness has also given permission. So, everyone, put aside your wariness. And…”

The cardinal smiled and gestured to Baron Madelan.

“Let’s welcome our new friend. And congratulate. Our goddess has gained a new friend.”

***

Regia’s education was scheduled to last exactly one month.

However, now that two weeks had passed…

“Hmm!”

Regia Malcher was wearing a quite satisfied smile as he looked at his masterpiece.

“Yerica, Schudlen.”

“Yes, Master!”

Regia recalled when he first met these two.

Their eyes were good, but they weren’t properly using their abilities.

However, they had definite potential. That’s why Ethan Whiskers personally entrusted their education to him.

“At this level, even your master should be satisfied. No, he might even be surprised.”

At those words suggesting that Ethan might be surprised, Yerica grinned. Schudlen snorted and tensed his entire body.

They already knew.

That their physical condition had clearly changed while receiving Regia’s education.

Yerica felt this change the most.

After tidying up her grandfather’s legacy at the magic tower, she tried to use the magic in her head directly, but it didn’t work as she wanted.

If she forced it, she could use it, but her body couldn’t handle it.

However, now that she had received Regia’s education, she could freely manipulate the mana in her body.

Of course, it also helped that Ethan had removed the restrictions, completely unlocking her physical limits. But it was Regia who made it possible for her to control such a body.

Regia had an incredible talent for handling mana.

Delicate control.

Regia was one of the few, perhaps the only, teachers who could teach Yerica the delicate control she needed. Ethan had difficulty teaching the delicate control of mana due to Extinction.

“I don’t know when he’ll return, but…”

Regia looked at the two with his arms crossed.

To be honest, Regia had been surprised several times while teaching the two. They were both quite interesting students.

‘Originally, I didn’t expect it to be this challenging.’

Regia was confident that students who went through his hands would become strong.

He had experienced countless talents and abilities so far and had taught them all perfectly.

If you asked those he taught who their teacher was, wouldn’t they proudly say his name?

Even Princess Evangeline, who had the greatest influence in the imperial palace, respectfully regarded Regia as her teacher.

However, Ethan was different.

The Ethan he saw at the seminar clearly had definite talent.

But what he saw was just the tip of the iceberg.

As soon as he came to the imperial palace, he revealed his true self without hesitation.

The imperial palace is like a den where you have to be careful of every word and action.

As soon as Ethan arrived here, he gained influence by curing the princess’s illness, and soon after, he earned the emperor’s recognition.

Moreover, just before, it was said that he had even received the pope’s recognition.

These two were talents brought by such an Ethan.

‘That’s why it became burdensome.’

Although he should be satisfied with teaching them to this extent, somehow the anxiety that it might not be enough in Ethan’s eyes held him back.

That’s why Regia stayed up late for the first time in a long while, creating and recreating a curriculum to teach them.

It was to definitely awaken the talent they possessed.

“I’m a bit tired. It’s been a while since I stayed up all night.”

“We’re truly grateful, teacher.”

“Thank you so much!”

“If you’re that grateful, make sure your news reaches this imperial palace later.”

Regia said with a smile.

And not long after, Ethan arrived at the imperial palace.

“You’re here, Teacher Ethan.”

Regia smiled slightly. Seeing Ethan, he couldn’t help but smile. In fact, he was anxious but also expectant.

It had been exactly two weeks.

In two weeks, Yerica and Schudlen had completely changed.

“Did you finish all your business? Even sitting here, I can hear all sorts of news from outside, and among them, your story was the loudest. How did you endure at the seminar?”

At Regia’s words, Ethan just smiled.

“I was lucky. I just helped finish up what the Pope had already dealt with. Thanks to that, I also learned a lot about Extinction.”

At Ethan’s words, Regia’s eyes widened.

“That’s welcome news. So, do you have hope now? No, I can tell just by looking at your expression.”

Regia said.

“Now, as you said, I’ve thoroughly educated your two guards. Take a look.”

At Regia’s words, Ethan looked at Yerica and Schudlen.

“We worked hard. Tell us anything. I can now use all of grandfather’s magic.”

“I can now run from one end of the continent to the other while carrying you, Young Master Ethan. You can ride on my back as much as you want.”

Schudlen turned around and presented his back.

‘Amazing.’

Looking at the two, Ethan was inwardly very surprised.

‘Since I personally asked Regia, of course their skills would improve, but to this extent in just two weeks, it’s beyond expectations.’

The period Ethan had set was about a month.

However, Regia had brought these two to their near-limit growth in just half that time, two weeks.

‘Especially Yerica was someone I would have had difficulty teaching directly.’

While Schudlen was one thing, Yerica was a typical genius magician.

‘Since I don’t have that much mana right now.’

As a result, delicate control was also impossible.

That’s why he had asked Regia to educate the two.

Ssik-.

Ethan approached the two and patted their backs.

“Good job.”

Yerica and Schudlen looked at Ethan with emotional expressions.

How hard it had been to keep up with Regia’s lessons for two weeks.

But with Ethan’s single word of praise, all their fatigue melted away.

“You all really worked hard. Thank you, Lord Regia. Both of them have become incomparably stronger than when they first came. Without you, Lord Regia, I wouldn’t have been able to draw out their potential to this extent.”

As Ethan bowed his head in thanks, the corners of Regia’s mouth turned up.

“Well, it was nothing. Hahaha-.”

It was a thank you he had received countless times. But Ethan’s gratitude resonated more deeply with Regia.

“So, are you leaving now?”

“Yes, it’s a bit early, but since the original purpose of educating the two guards has been well completed. Now I’m thinking of going to do what needs to be done.”

“Come back anytime. You won’t need me to open the door for you now. You’ve gained some definite supporters, haven’t you?”

At Regia’s words, Ethan nodded.

“Of course. Everyone in the imperial palace is kind, so I’ll definitely come back.”

Hearing Ethan’s words, Regia chuckled.

The people in the imperial palace are kind?

He thought that was probably something only Ethan could say.

***

“You both have become quite reliable, haven’t you?”

“Hmm, to be honest, I’ve tried my best, but Young Master Ethan seems to have become much stronger than before.”

“Does it look like he doesn’t need bodyguards anymore?”

To that, Schudlen shook his head.

“I think I can still carry him for now.”

Although he had become much stronger than before, Ethan still had his illness.

The strengthened Schudlen could clearly feel this point.

It was possible because he had been watching Ethan for a long time.

“You said you had something to do, what kind of task is it?”

At Yerica’s words, Ethan patted both of Yerica’s shoulders.

“Now we have to start. All preparations are complete.”

“Start?”

“Revenge.”

Ethan said briefly.

“You saw it at the magic tower, right? Which of the Twelve Families drove Lord Hecate into a corner.”

At those words, Yerica’s fists trembled slightly.

“All preparations are complete. Now only revenge remains.”

Ethan explained what preparations had been made while saying this.

The enemy was the powerful Twelve Families. Much preparation was needed to take revenge on them.

“Officially, the Whiskers territory has received Princess Evangeline’s seal. Also, I’ve requested from His Majesty the Emperor to build a temple for the god I believe in in the capital. In addition, I’ve had good talks with His Holiness the Pope, and we’ll be building a branch of the Holylight Order in our Whiskers territory.”

This meant that to confront the Twelve Families, he had established good relationships with those in higher positions than them.

Planning is easy. But Yerica knew very well how difficult it is to achieve it.

She got goosebumps the moment she heard it.

“So this is how you take revenge.”

It’s not about recklessly confronting them.

It’s about doing it when you’re prepared to handle everything.

Yerica muttered while looking at Ethan’s back.

If she hadn’t met Ethan, she would have started her revenge driven by emotions in a half-strengthened state.

But because she was by Ethan’s side, she could restrain her emotions.

Seeing Yerica’s expression, Ethan smiled slightly.

“Prepare quietly, and take revenge like a madman, fiercely.”

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