Regressor Instruction Manual (PART 1)

Chapter 184: Empire's Eight Seats (1)

A lot had changed.

No, to be precise, it would be correct to say that we were in the middle of a change. My top priority was to gain ownership rights over Dialugia.

This proved to be an easier process than I thought.

Originally, Castle Rock had already decided to reward me; and the idea that the most active group of this expedition was the Blue Guild spread everywhere.

Some guilds and clans felt regretful, but they decided not to complain. The fact that we had saved their hometown was indeed true, and we had no obligation to provide them with Dialugia's precious scales or leather.

It was a little selfish, but Dialugia was definitely by my own achievement. Just the idea of sharing her already felt strange.

The only problem was the damage Dialugia inflicted on Castle Rock.

Although the bereaved family should be given sufficient compensation, it is natural that this alone would be insufficient.

I solved that by expressing my gratitude to Castle Rock for giving me enough rewards privately.

Of course, it couldn't be finished, but I was able to somehow get it done.

There were suspicions about whether Dialugia was the main culprit of the monster wave, but of course, the Heretical Interrogators ruled out this suspicion for my sake.

'Having power is good because of this.'

With this matter, I properly used my Honorary Bishop position, which had not been used until now. Starting with the Archbishop of Judah, whose roots were in Castle Rock, I sought help from those in high positions of the Pope's side, whom I had stayed in touch with. This resulted from constant petitions to Bishop Jessica, Director of the Inquisition Helena, Archbishop Andrine of the Pope's, and Cardinal Basel, who all loved me.

Since I thought that the secret auction house in Castle Rock's underground should be maintained, I had to hide the fact that Little Rock kidnapped Tol To-ri and that Tol To-ri was also an entity affected by the monster wave.

I was in a situation where I had no choice but to find a cause other than Dialugia.

The Heretical Inquisitor and the Holy Knights concluded that the monster wave's cause was an unknown dungeon in Castle Rock's deep forest. Of course, most humans who did not want to be branded as traitors did not argue with their supposed findings.

All in all, this was an efficient ending.

Of course, the prerequisite for all of this was possible only because Dialugia and I had an official relationship.

'I am the one who has been chosen by the dragon.'

Officially, Dialugia was a pitiful dragon that had come into the city under the control of an unknown dungeon, which gave her no choice but to choose me to save herself.

Though it sounded terribly cliché, it didn't sound bad at all. It was certainly better than saying that she had chosen me to save her baby. Besides, there had always been stories of humans being chosen by legendary entities.

Since a legendary-grade named monster came rolling into the arms of the Holy Empire, it was no wonder that the Emperor's side also actively supported my case. I knew that, though the Imperial Knights were wary of such a creature, they were also hoping that Dialugia would someday become a dragon that would defend the empire.

"Because dragons are precious."

"What are you talking about?"

"Ah, it's nothing."