This BL Novel Is Ruined Now - Chapter 256

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Chapter 256

Translator: Yonnee

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Currently, the Resa Consortium was located near the Dwarven Principality in the northeast.

To the northwest were the Chantra and Carter domains, and to the southeast was Ethan’s territory, so it was possible to establish Resa bases in each location.

However, the Bohr domain and Venzen domain, along with the grand duchy, were not in the southwest.

“Moreover, since human entry is practically impossible in the Grand Duchy, we need to establish a Resa base in either Bohr or Venzen.”

“Therefore, it was decided to incorporate Venzen into ‘Resa’.”

“Right. Jeremy is also involved with Resa, and…”

Reina paused momentarily. She seemed uncertain about how to express her reasoning.

“It’s okay to be honest, Reina,” Ethan gently encouraged her.

“Um… Objectively speaking, among the nine families, the families specializing in martial arts actually have a rather weak standing.”

Of course, Reina’s own family had been even weaker, but significant changes had occurred recently thanks to Reina.

“I might be oversimplifying, but those who do not handle magic or divine power must always be aware of the fragility of their power.”

In a world where magic and divine power equate to power.

So naturally, wouldn’t the purely martial families like the Venzen and the Worrell be anxious? Perhaps the Jehardts, who handle sword energy, would be a bit different.

“Especially since Bohr is right next door, they might have felt a relative sense of dispossession.”

For context, the Bohr domain neighbored the mage family of Liam and the merchant family of Carter, which were powerful factions.

“To them, the bait of new power and authority… could be very attractive.”

Reina speculated about those who were not well positioned among the nine families.

And her analysis was indeed insightful, grasping the essence of the situation.

Since the imperial dragonkin family took power, wars and conflicts had disappeared.

In such a context, swordsmanship (from the Jehardt family) and horsemanship (from the Worrell family) were still respected as noble skills. Archery, on the other hand, being advantageous for long-range attacks… It’s a bit tricky. Perhaps they’re still respected for… hunting deer and tigers?

Thus, Count Venzen and the elders were considering the direction their family should take, feeling that archery no longer sufficed to maintain their position.

But where would innovative ideas come from in the Venzen family, who were all about refining their archery, roaming the forests, and interacting with elves?

Moreover, their family had traditionally held ministerial positions involving departments like the Bureau of Elven and Dwarven Affairs, solely focusing on communicating with other races.

That’s why, for decades, they had been wandering without finding a suitable investment opportunity, until Reina appeared before the Venzen elders with new technology!

It goes without saying that Reina, who had already defeated a deadly plague twice, a feat even Bohr couldn’t achieve, offered a proposal that was not empty talk but a potential salvation.

Just hours after the discussion began, the council of elders unanimously supported participation in the secret reform.

This was the backstory that neither Reina nor Ethan knew.

“So, what are you planning to do now?”

Ethan once again pulled Reina into his embrace, and she comfortably leaned back against him and closed her eyes.

“I’ve called Jeremy here.”

“Do you plan to have him stay here for a while?”

“For the time being.”

“Did he agree to that decision?”

“He wasn’t pleased to be away from Lehman for a while, but he agreed without a fuss because he knows what’s best for his partner.”

Jeremy’s love and sacrifice towards Lehman truly surprised Ethan.

Ethan’s experience with Lehman was, well, not particularly fond.

‘That’s how the world works.’

Everyone has their right match, it seems.

Thinking this quietly, Ethan looked down at the woman quietly nestled in his embrace.

If only Reina wasn’t so attractive to others, just as Lehman was unimpressive to Ethan.

For a moment, Ethan entertained this absurd hope and then chuckled to himself.

‘Not like me.’

He knew better than anyone how many people coveted her now that she had become both a ‘Saintess’ and a ‘Goddess’.

“Anyway, Ethan. With Jeremy’s return to his family, to other people not in the know, they’ll think that he broke up with Lehman.”

Caught up in other thoughts, Reina brought Ethan’s focus back.

“‘What rules absolute is not love, but reality.’ People will gossip about that behind our backs. And that’s exactly what the Grand Duke and I want.”

They intended to keep the cooperation between Reina, Lehman, and the Venzen family as discreet as possible. Especially from Grace Bohr—she absolutely must not find out.

“If Jeremy comes back, will you return to the capital?”

“No, I plan to go to the Grand Duchy. I’ll pretend I fled there and contacted the Imperial Family.”

“I see.”

“Ethan, you’ll come with me.”

“Understood.”

Just as Ethan was embedding the plan he and the Grand Duke had devised in his mind—

Knock, knock.

“Marquis, and Saintess, may I come in?”

It was Count Venzen, who had stepped out earlier to give them space.

“Yes, you may come in.”

Reina moved away from Ethan and straightened her posture as the door opened, and the stern-faced Count entered.

“I didn’t want to interrupt your time, but I’ve come because the matter is urgent.”