Subscriber of the Gods Chapter 305 - I Can Memorize It All

Before inheriting the position of head of the family.

Chancellor Tschernkastel did not wield much power within the family.

Although he had outstanding talent, he was not particularly greedy for power or honor from the start.

Having met his beloved wife at a young age and already having a child, his modest goal was to live happily with them.

“I wanted to live peacefully. But I had many siblings. My siblings wouldn’t leave me alone when I said I wanted to live quietly. However, I didn’t want to engage in a slaughter with my siblings. So I didn’t try to create a faction or grasp power. What was important to me wasn’t those things, but my beloved wife and children.”

But his siblings wouldn’t leave Chancellor Tschernkastel alone. Rather, they became even more suspicious.

“I had talent. Have you seen the magic fortress of our domain? I built all of that. Because of that, my siblings were constantly keeping me in check. Even though I stayed still, a faction formed around me. So I deliberately tried to escape from the power structure. I left this place and headed for the capital. I intended to work in the capital.”

But even that appearance did not look good to his siblings. They thought that Chancellor Tschernkastel, with his outstanding talent, would break away from the family’s power struggle and build up his influence in the capital.

Therefore, they did not let Chancellor Tschernkastel go to the capital quietly.

“Eventually, things came to a head. They took my treasures, my greatest weakness… my children hostage. Brendon ended up severely injured. I cried out in despair. I shouted, asking what on earth I had done wrong. But there was no one to help me. My wife and I could only cry.”

The wound Brendon sustained was one that no divine skill could heal, no matter who was brought in.

He could only be consumed by helplessness.

And at that moment.

“They approached me.”

-We will protect what is most precious to you.

-In return, you just need to grant our simple requests.

-The choice is yours.

-Everything will be decided according to your choice.

-We believe you will make a wise decision.

“They were the ones who claimed to open the dawn and embrace a new world. At the time, they called themselves the Dawn Council, now known as the followers of the Moon. They came to me and extended their hand. At that time, I had no other choice. Really, there was no other choice…”

To protect the people he loved, Chancellor Tschernkastel ended up joining hands with the followers of the Moon.

Because saving Brendon immediately was more important.

“After joining hands, they started making requests of me. They were very simple requests. They asked me to provide information on a few nobles. It wasn’t difficult.”

But as time went on, more burdensome requests followed.

“I continuously granted their requests. Within the range of what I could do. But eventually, a limit was reached. When it was time to refuse, that’s when my chronic illness flared up. Come to think of it… the timing of the worsening of that chronic illness was quite peculiar.”

After hearing the story from Ethan, the timing seemed quite suspicious.

“They said they couldn’t cure my chronic illness. Instead, they said they could suppress it. Along with the words that if they could suppress the disease until death, it was essentially a cure.”

Chancellor Tschernkastel accepted that medicine.

Even knowing that it would be a noose binding him for a long time.

“I knew it was the wrong choice. But at that time, I had no other option.”

“I understand, Chancellor. At that time, you made the choice you believed was right. No one can say anything about that choice.”

“Perhaps I should have… died honorably. I’ve regretted it countless times, but until now, I’ve continued to rationalize myself. And now I’ve finally found the courage.”

“This time too, the timing is extremely peculiar, Chancellor.”

“It seems so. As if I’ve been continuously enchanted by something.”

The Chancellor rose from his bed. The cured Chancellor was no longer the dying old man he had been.

He slowly got up and stepped out of the bed.

One step. Another step.

For a moment, it felt as if the Chancellor’s body had suddenly grown larger, exuding an enormous presence.

‘To think such an iron-blooded Chancellor lived under the sway of the followers of the Moon.’

It was quite an interesting thing.

At the same time, it showed how well the followers of the Moon worked.

To think they could make Chancellor Tschernkastel like this.

‘I don’t know the exact details, but this must have been the work of the top 3 apostles.’

“Thank you, Ethan. The grace you’ve bestowed upon me, allowing me to correct my mistakes, I will never forget.”

The Chancellor took a deep breath.

“Brendon! Gather all the children and come in!”

A thunderous voice burst out like lightning striking.

“Y-Yes!”

And soon, Brendon’s urgent voice was heard.

“Now it’s time to set everything right. The filthy deals with the followers of the Moon, and the family matters that occurred because I let go of control.”

The Chancellor looked at Ethan.

“Thank you truly, Ethan Whiskers. This debt, I will never forget.”

-Your survival probability increases!

-Your survival probability has reached its limit!

The lowered survival probability returned to its original state.

***

The situation afterwards proceeded smoothly. Chancellor Tschernkastel, having regained his strength, quickly sorted out the chaotic situation in the family.

Especially, he severely reprimanded what Brendon Tschernkastel had done.

“I received an apology. And… Grandfather said that such things should never happen between those of the same bloodline, and that he would end it all in his generation.”

Nadia had a relatively bright expression.

“It’s not something that can end with just one apology, but it turned out just as Teacher Ethan said!”

Although everything wasn’t completely resolved, it was clear that a weight had been lifted. Nadia’s expression looked considerably brighter.

“Now you can focus on the academy without worries. Shouldn’t you go to the exchange festival and knock them all down?”

“Of course! Now there’s nothing weighing on my mind, I really feel at ease.”

Nadia made a gesture as if something that had been blocking her insides had gone down, letting out a “Whew.”

“I was worried if it could all be done in a day, but that was needless concern.”

“Let’s go back to the academy now.”

“Before that, there was something we promised, right? Come this way, Teacher Ethan.”

Ethan headed towards the huge hallway of the Tschernkastel family with Nadia.

“This is the center of our magic fortress. The magicians here established the theory with my grandfather and are still operating the fortress now.”

“Oh, Count Ethan Whiskers. Hello. I’ve wanted to meet you.”

There were several magicians who, although looking younger than Chancellor Tschernkastel, had clearly entered old age.

Some looked favorably upon Ethan, but others were visibly frowning to a noticeable degree.

“Even so, to think we have to reveal the core production method of Tschernkastel’s magic fortress.”

“Even if we tell him, he won’t be able to use it as is. It might end up being wasted effort.”

Ethan grinned at them.

‘Handling magicians is my specialty.’

“He’s the savior of grandfather’s life! If you’re too rude…”

“So this is the center of the magic fortress. Hmm.”

There were numerous artifacts and magic circles here. Because of this, even quite skilled magicians would find it difficult to locate the core of this magic fortress.

But Ethan immediately approached a book that looked ordinary.

Who could see this book as the totality of magic spread throughout the vast Tschernkastel domain?

However, it couldn’t escape Ethan’s eyes.

‘All the interlocking magic here leads to this book. It’s not an ordinary book.’

It was much more certain to view it as a book-shaped artifact with magic directly engraved on it.

“To think such complex magic is running perfectly. Did all the magicians here create this?”

Both those who were favorable towards Ethan and those who were wary of him knew quite well about Ethan.

It was because of the rumors surrounding him and his high reputation.

When such an Ethan recognized the magic at a glance and even praised it, all the magicians unknowingly curled their lips.

Some were openly smiling.

“My goodness. Making this run like this is no ordinary feat.”

Ethan used his trump card.

“By any chance, could I know how this is running?”

Ethan took a deep step into their field of interest.

“Ahem! They say you achieved enormous success at a young age and elevated your family to the Twelve Families, and it’s true to your reputation! To think you’d recognize that right away!”

The magician who had been wearing a disgruntled expression and told Ethan it would be wasted effort just moments ago approached, curling his lips.

Seeing that the other magicians remained still when he came forward, this person seemed to be the one in charge here.

Ethan smiled warmly and extended his hand.

“I’m Ethan Whiskers.”

“I’m Martelis. The magician who established this magic fortress together with the Chancellor.”

A warm breeze began to blow in the previously rigid atmosphere.

“This technique of overlapping magic circles. Especially this part. Originally, they should be misaligned, but…”

Ethan immediately delved into the professional field.

“Oh ho, to think you recognized that right away. Excellent! That’s right, there we intentionally placed an artifact to…”

Martelis, who had become excited, started explaining.

The nearby magicians, seemingly itching to speak, constantly added a word or two to Martelis’s explanation.

“That’s changing the incantation entirely and using only half!”

“That part uses a Type 2 modified incantation…”

At first, even those who were wary and reluctant towards Ethan became completely absorbed in talking to him excitedly, and seeing this, Nadia just blinked her eyes.

“Amazing… They’re known to be quite difficult people…”

As most magicians are, the magicians in charge of the magic fortress were also quite difficult. To begin with, their achievements were so great that their pride soared to unimaginable heights.

But such a lofty attitude was understandable given their achievements, and since the magic fortress couldn’t run without them, no one could say anything.

Because of this, Nadia was honestly very worried.

Although the Chancellor’s order had been given, these people would resist even the Chancellor’s orders if they didn’t like something.

She thought they wouldn’t easily reveal the production method of the magic fortress.

But the situation was the opposite.

“Ah! So you did it like this? That’s amazing. To think of using a Type 2 modified incantation.”

“Hoho, it’s nothing! It took quite a long time, but to create a magic fortress of this caliber, this much is necessary. Count Ethan’s insight in recognizing this is even more excellent. It’s not something that can be easily recognized.”

Everyone was completely taken with Ethan.

“That’s a relief.”

Nadia could breathe a sigh of relief.

If by any chance a situation arose where they would clash with Ethan, their benefactor, she had planned to step in and persuade them, but that wasn’t necessary.

“As expected, the Chancellor’s eye was not wrong. This magic fortress is not something that can be fully understood just by being taught. But Count Ethan will certainly be able to! I’ll tell you right away. Come this way. It’s quite complex in many ways, so we’ve created a theory book, but that theory book doesn’t actually exist physically. It’s in our heads. We’ll materialize that for you now, so please take it to your domain and make sure to incinerate it after installation, Count Ethan.”

“Ah, then it shouldn’t be made into a physical form. Because it could be leaked.”

Ethan shook his head.

“Just telling me verbally is fine.”

“It’s alright. We believe that Count Ethan is not someone who would leak it. And the production method of this magic fortress is quite voluminous.”

“It’s fine.”

Ethan said confidently.

“I can memorize it all.”