Regressor Instruction Manual (PART 1)

Chapter 168: Monster Wave (4)

'No matter how much you beg, you'll be at the forefront, Jungwook.'

I could understand his thoughts. Of course, there was a difference between fighting and being commanded while being incorporated into a separate command unit.

He wanted to keep his guild intact. No, to be clearer, this in itself was already a matter of survival. This was confirmed when he had agreed with the Count. It seemed that if he sided with me, I would hand over a suitable position for Little Rock.

Perhaps...

'He probably wants to be placed in the rear.'

Count Castle Rock had made up his mind, anyway. The entire Castle Rock estate was turned into a war footing, and martial law was declared to block the free people from fleeing the city.

He already knew that the Count would not give way. If he said that he was at the top of the command system, it might give a sense of incongruity. However, standing in the position of Honorary Bishop, things would be a little different.

I had a plausible position as a free citizen, and the position of Honorary Bishop received by the Pope's side was enough to grant me the needed authority.

Choosing me as the person to be the shield of Little Rock was a great choice, but not grasping my intentions was the worst mistake he could have ever made. It seemed like he still thought that I cared about him; seeing him desperately agreeing was kind of fun.

Naturally, some of the other guilds began to support his opinion.

"It is said that guilds and clans can operate independently, but... we need to be on a war footing anyway. The Count's words seem to make sense. Although Lee Kiyoung is not from Castle Rock, isn't he from the Holy Empire just like us?"

"Hmm..."

"I don't think it's a bad decision."

"In fact, it's not that we didn't think..."

Sensing an opportunity for escape, others began to agree with the Count's proposed notion.

"I think Honorary Bishop Lee Kiyoung should lead this..."

As some guilds began cooperating, the other existing guilds and clans who wanted to receive benefits also began cooperating. They instinctively understood that they could get something out of this. Instantly, the public opinion that 'this was a bad choice' changed.

Seeing them wagging their tails as if this was their chance was ridiculous. It was like seeing domesticated dogs beg for their treats.

'The Count made the right choice.'

Coercive dealing with free people would help solve the crisis right now, but it was not a smart way if one were to consider the future. Compromising on the right line was an obvious step in the first place. Choosing me as a connection point to connect him and the free people was a good idea for both him and me.

'It's reasonable.'

This was a situation where none of the free people in Castle Rock could be trusted.

I didn't know if it was because of Marlin Young-ae or because of his heartbreaking attitude to Castle Rock, but it seemed like the Count had placed his trust in me.

'It's not that I don't understand when I think about the rumors that are spreading within the royal castle.'

My position meant I had a pretty good evaluation of the situation.

Seeing that Kim Hyunsung also quietly nodded, it seemed that he also agreed with the Count.

'Of course, it's a good thing for me, too.'