The Count’s Youngest Son Is A Player Chapter 150

Episode 150

Whiuuuuung.

The harsh wind of Mana subsided.

And Count Melvin, who was standing in the center, opened his closed eyes.

A sharp and intense light, like the eyes of a wild beast, lingered around his pupils and then disappeared.

“Whoa…”

He let out a long breath that had been in his chest, looked down at his hands, and was filled with emotion.

‘I finally got over it!’

It has been several decades since the fortunes of the Earl of Ashton began to decline as they failed to produce a third generation master.

No matter how good a person was at politics and how well he/she managed the territory, it was ultimately the power of the head of the family that determined the rise and fall of a prestigious shamanic family.

Some people ridiculed the Ashton family for being foolish and paying no attention to the state of the kingdom while fighting monsters in the outskirts.

Even within the county, it was said that interest should be paid to the center in order to increase support for the kingdom or develop the territory, but Count Melvin did not think that was an essential solution.

Instead of needlessly advancing into central politics, causing a war of nerves between families, and fighting over interests, it would be better to swing the sword one more time.

In the end, it was proven that the Count’s thoughts were not wrong.

‘Of course, I didn’t achieve it on my own…’

Then the door burst open and Raoul and his companions rushed in.

“Father, are you okay?”

Raoul came in with a worried expression and smiled brightly when he saw Count Melvin.

“Congratulations on reaching the level! “Thank you for your hard work, father!”

“Congratulations!”

A smile appeared on Count Melvin’s face as he received congratulations from his companions.

‘In the end, it was just my stubbornness to have to overcome this level with my own strength.’

He wasn’t alone.

He had a loving family, people to protect, and trustworthy subordinates.

All of those people were also the strength and foundation of Melvin, but their perspective was too narrow.

‘I owe another debt to Raoul.’

But strangely, why did I not feel bad about being indebted to my son?

“Thank you. Now I’m like, ‘Ugh….’

Suddenly the Count stumbled, clutching his chest.

“father!”

Raoul was startled and tried to rush at him, but the Count raised his hand to stop him.

“Now just a moment.”

The Count, whose face had turned white due to the pain piercing his chest, finally regained his balance and took a deep breath.

He clearly crossed the wall safely, and strong mana could be felt in his mana hole (dantian).

However, Mana’s movements, which began with pain, were about to escape his control.

“Calm down and let your mana run free. “It’s more dangerous if you try to control it by force.”

“…you are? no way!”

The Count’s eyes widened as he noticed a translucent person suddenly appearing behind Raoul’s back.

If the Count’s thoughts were correct, he would never be able to appear here.

“hmm. I only met you once 16 years ago, but I guess you remember me. “If you know who I am, don’t be too hard and listen to me.”

“Do as your father and teacher say. At least it won’t cause any harm.”

The Count, who was momentarily intrigued by Raoul’s words calling Cardenas his teacher, relaxed his guard and followed his words.

Quarr.

As if a blocked dam had collapsed, a rough flow of mana spread throughout his body along his mana road.

‘Huh!’

The pain that felt like tearing raw flesh lasted for a moment, and when the mana circulation ended, the count made a whooshing sound and vomited out black blood.

“Count!”

The knights shouted in surprise, but the count’s complexion looked much better.

“Master, what happened? “I feel like my father has definitely overcome a wall.”

When Raoul asked with a slightly worried voice, Cardenas smiled softly and answered.

“It may have been possible for him to overcome the wall naturally, but in the case of Count Melvin, there was some kind of restraining force that prevented him from crossing the border. So, the mana hole and mana rod, which should have been larger and stronger originally, were left as is and the amount of mana was increased and refined. In conclusion, although I have surpassed the master’s wall, it is still not enough to contain the count’s mana and enlightenment.”

The Count quickly wiped the blood with his sleeve and asked with a much more relaxed expression.

“Master Cardenas. “Then what should I do?”

“For a while from now on, you may experience pain or your mana may not be controlled like it is now. But it’s a natural flow, so don’t try to go against it.”

“Does that mean we should just leave it alone? “Then how much time will it take before I can pick up the sword again?”

The count felt like he wanted to grab the sword and wipe out the enemies of the count family right now.

But the situation was not so easy.

“At this rate, I shouldn’t use mana for at least a year.”

“that! Only then is it too late!”

“Of course, if you don’t do anything. If Raoul, not me, is there to help, the period could be sufficiently shortened. Then, we will be able to complete the adjustment in about two months.”

The Count sighed and frowned.

The pain started again.

Cardenas added, looking at the count who seemed indignant.

“I don’t know if this is a misfortune or a blessing, but Melvin, no matter how low you put it, your level seems to have surpassed the advanced level of master. On the one hand, the force that has been suppressing you has also helped you in your training. “We have overcome a wall and reached a level that would take decades of training in one go, so shouldn’t we be prepared for that kind of reaction?”

“Master reward!”

Raoul shouted in surprise.

The swordsman Marquis de Templeton, who is said to have the highest level among the three existing masters of the Kingdom of Leuven, was at the highest level of master.

And Marquess Clifford of the Marquess of MacNeill was known to be intermediate, while Earl Hudson of the Randalls was only at the beginner level.

If what Cardenas said is true, Count Melvin instantly became the second-highest knight in the kingdom.

“Of course, there will be a lot of things you need to learn in order to demonstrate skills appropriate to the actual level. Just because you become a master doesn’t mean you will have the skills to reach that level right away.”

If Cardenas had disappeared during the last gate incident, unlike other masters, Count Melvin would not have been able to ask for advice even after reaching the level.

“thank you. And please take care of me, Master Cardenas.”

Count Melvin had many questions, but he lowered his head for now.

“Thanks should go to your son, not me. “If this child wasn’t there, you and the count’s family would have been in shambles.”

“Raul, you guy…”

Raoul, embarrassed by the excessive praise, turned his head to avoid the Count’s moist eyes.

* * *

The fact that the Count had awakened and that he had crossed the wall was kept a complete secret.

Because Count Melvin’s physical condition was still not normal, if even an assassin attacked, everything could have come to nothing.

And the Count himself wanted to keep the fact that he had awakened a secret.

“I need to take this opportunity to organize what needs to be organized.”

From the Count’s point of view, it seemed like he wanted to identify the good and bad of the Count’s family.

There was also a need to make sure who was the count’s enemy.

A few days later, my eldest brother Dylan, who returned to Cornford Castle, burst into tears as soon as he saw his father.

It was no secret that the soundproofing magic was used because its large size was like a monster howling.

And Raoul had to stay by his father’s side and activate Regnator to summon Cardenas every time the cooldown expired.

Moreover, Cardenas is in a semi-reflective state. Since he could not help the Count directly, Raoul had to take his place.

‘Like this?’

‘okay. The idea is to braid the mana into a thinner thread… right.’

Helping the count’s mana flow by flowing mana was a great accomplishment for Raoul.

This is because I was able to actually experience how the master’s mana moves, as well as how to handle mana in more detail.

Meanwhile, Viscount Jayden, who had retreated to the Barony of Garriot, did not make any major movements and seemed to be observing the Count’s movements.

The Count of Ashton also brought out part of the returned central army and knights from each knightly order and placed them in the adjacent territory, but instead of attacking first, they watched the situation.

This is because since Count Melvin became Master, he was confident enough to stop Viscount Jayden no matter what he did.

As a result, the unrest in the count family that occurred after Count Melvin fell was stabilized to some extent.

Of course, there were still some who were waiting for the count to die, but that was how it seemed on the outside.

However, an uneasy feeling remained on Raoul’s face.

‘It’s even more annoying because you don’t tell me clearly.’

He unfolded a folded message in the corner of his eye.

-Main scenario NPC Count Melvin de Ashton overcame ‘coercion’ and joined the First Guild.

-Count Melvin de Ashton will be changed to a semi-player character assisted by the Connect system.

– System settings conflict. An error has occurred.

-The forced scenario [The Fall of the Ashton House] was canceled due to a fatal error.

-All quests related to the scenario will be destroyed.

-An alternative scenario is being prepared.

-Some of the rewards that player Raul earned through this scenario will be recovered.

-[Warning] Player Raoul who unreasonably intervenes in a forced scenario will receive system forced ‘karma’.

-[Warning] Be careful. You never know when and how misfortune will befall Raoul.

‘It’s karma.’

It was my first time hearing this term in Connect.

That’s because in my previous life, something ridiculous that broke the forced scenario had never happened.

Because it was impossible for the player to touch the forced scenario in the first place.

NPCs designated as scenario characters perform specific actions as if they have received revelation from God.

There are some characters that help the player, but there has never been a case of joining a player guild.

That is why the large guilds of the past life chose to ‘exterminate’ rather than ‘enlist’ to prevent the scenario from progressing.

If Raoul had not been caught between a PC (Player Character) and an NPC (Non-Player Character), this change would not have been possible.

‘It’s good that the possibility has been confirmed, but it still bothers me. But I don’t regret it.’

He ended up having a master-level father in his background.

Additionally, he was able to protect his family, which could be of great strength.

I don’t know how karma will come, but wouldn’t it be worth it?

And that misfortune was closer to Raoul than he thought.

It rattled.

The door opened and Kane entered the room and reported with a serious expression.

“I received a call from Master Capital. It is said that royal permission has been granted to six baronies that have applied for territory warfare against the master.”

“what? “Tell me more!”

“It appears that the backlogged applications for territory wars were addressed at the extraordinary meeting held at the palace this morning.”

“A special meeting?”

Since the Gate incident occurred and the royal palace was attacked, the royal family has not been able to use its power properly.

Not only did he lose several heirs and children in one day, but the king learned that the guardian knight of the royal family had disappeared, and his health began to decline day by day.

And after I finally became ill last winter, my schedule, except for major national affairs, was pushed back.

So, Raoul thought that the territory war issue would not be handled properly in the end, but it was surprising.

“It looks like the Third Prince has started to move. It is said that a meeting was convened mainly among the families that supported him and the agenda was dealt with. “They say it had the king’s approval and had the king’s seal.”

“Hmm.”

I thought it was about time.

Since the king is speaking today and tomorrow and the successor has not been decided, there is no way there will be trouble, right?

“But why a territory battle? And I don’t understand why territory war permission for our territory has been denied. “Didn’t the Vice Minister of Justice also prepare a line in preparation for something like this?”

Raoul was different from Count Melvin.

No matter how much one did not want to be caught up in political strife, it was natural to secure at least some influence.

He had been cooperating knowingly or unknowingly by signing agreements with various families he became close friends with through the Gate incident, and there were many people who could influence the royal family’s decisions.

“It is said that the Third Prince’s side has approved all the submitted territory wars.”

“what…?”

The atmosphere was unusual.

(Continued in the next part)