Regressor Instruction Manual (PART 1)

Chapter 188: Foolish Guy (2)

The capital, which had seemed quite amazing when I first saw it, was not very impressive when I looked at it the second time. Though the view was stunning, my eyes could not register its beauty. This was because Park Deokgu kept popping up in my mind.

'This bastard can really make a person feel upset...'

However, I had no choice but to discard these thoughts for the time being. I understood better than anyone else that I had come here for work. However, I had to make sure not to neglect the management of connections, either.

This was the second time, but as soon as I got off at the familiar Griffon landing area, I immediately heard a cheerful voice calling out to me. I knew who it was, as I knew who liked me the most within the royal castle.

"Cardinal Basel!"

"Honorary Bishop Lee Kiyoung! Ah, you look so different! I've heard about what's happened at Castle Rock."

"Hahaha. It's all thanks to Benigore's Goddess. Bishop Jaina! And it's been a while, Director of the Inquisition Helena."

"Honorary Bishop Lee Kiyoung, long time no see."

"Ah. Please say hello to Kim Hyunsung, the Blue Guild Master who was recommended to take part in the Empire's Eight Seats."

"Ooooh. I've heard a lot about you, Believer Kim Hyunsung."

"Yes, I also heard a lot about you, Cardinal Basel. I'm Kim Hyunsung. Please take good care of me."

These three had greeted us the moment we had arrived, giving time for a short discussion. It felt like Cha Hee-ra herself had not arrived yet. In the first place, the official announcement for the Eight Seats was still scheduled later on, but it wasn't like her not to be here yet.

'Is she still embarrassed?'

Considering this, she may have already arrived at the Royal Castle, quickly made her pledge, and then went away. I had heard that a few others had arrived earlier than us. Anyway, the Red Mercenary Guild was undoubtedly busy preparing for the new recruits, leaving no time for leisurely activities within the Holy Empire.

While it had been fun talking and catching up with the members of the Pope's side, I was surprised to find out that it had been Cardinal Basel who had recommended me to take part in the Eight Seats of the Empire. I thought they would actually discourage me from being a part of it, but it seemed that I was wrong.

They seemed convinced that I would remain faithful to the Pope's side than to the Royal Castle. If Cardinal Basel thought so, it would be natural to earn myself a spot within the system. The fact that the Honorary Bishop had been elected as one of the eight strongest in the Empire could be a form of publicity in its own way, after all.

With Bishop Jaina and Director of Inquisition Helena, we had a short and interesting prayer meeting of only three people. Afterward, I continued to meet with the nobles I hadn't seen in a long time. All I did was greet the old man Victor Hart, but I also ended up chatting with Duchess Marlin, Duchess Catherine, and Marlin Young-ae, who had already come to the castle.

The conversation mainly flowed toward Marlin Young-ae, who explained my saga about the Siege of Castle Rock to the other noblewomen. Since the other Blue Guild members were mentioned, my mind naturally flashed back to Park Deokgu, annoyingly enough.

Of course, I realized just how interested everyone was in Dialugia.

'It was good of me not to bring her.'

If Dialugia had come at this busy time, bringing Tol To-ri with her, an incident would most likely have taken place.

Like me, who was very busy, it was no wonder that Kim Hyunsung also had a busy time. As this was his first time in the Royal Castle, he spent his time building a network with Jung Hayan and me. Unlike me, who spent time with the noble ladies and the Pope's side, he spent his time drinking alcohol or competing for martial arts with the Royal Castle's powerful people.