Chapter 564 - Rochbeich Family (2)

"What is the Rochbeich family?" The commander of the stop area asked Smite.

"I never heard about that family name among the Regalia's noble's family list." The commander questioned Smite, followed by a nod by everyone here.

The intelligent officer at this stop area also said, "I also never heard of Rochbeich Family. And, from my investigation, this enemy's leader belonged to the Sparrow Family. Even though he is not a direct descendant from the family, he was currently one of the top candidates to inherit all of the family's power."

In the mention of the Sparrow Family, everyone in the room became shocked, including the two prisoners besides the leader in question. Since they were from Regalia, they knew what Sparrow Family was.

Although the two prisoners had guessed that their leader would have a high background, they never thought that he was coming from the Sparrow Family.

In Regalia, the one at the top was obviously the royal family. Then, below the royal family, there were 5 superfamilies. And, Sparrow Family was one of the superfamilies.

Although the royal family had the right to decide everything, they still received some help from the other family. And, those privileges fell upon the superfamilies. They had the chance to influence the royal family's decision.

There were many nobles family in Regalia. However, the royal family would only consider the words from the superfamilies only. Except for them, they would not care for some small noble family. Hence, many small and medium-size noble families fawned over the superfamilies in the hope they could avoid a disaster that would about to fell to them.

Although everyone in the room was surprised, there were only three men that weren't surprised. Smite and Jeffrey were among the three men. The last one was the enemy's leader since it was his shown-up identity. He knew that this background would serve as his camouflage towards his Rochbeich Family's identity.

The enemy's leader glared at Smite in front of him. Inside his head, he said, "This reaction is what I expect." However, he could not say it out loud and could only curse Smite.

This was also one reason why the enemy's leader was confident that he would not be killed. Someone from a high background like him would not be killed. They would be more suitable to become a trade piece.

However, right now, the enemy's leader was worried because someone like Smite knew about Rochbeich Family. It would be impossible that Smite didn't understand what Rochbeich Family means. 

However, what the enemy's leader found next surprised him. Smite approached him and said calmly, "Sparrow Family? Why are you hide your identity? Even the two comrades behind you didn't know about your background?"

What surprised the enemy's leader was not the question. However, Smite's action seemed to forget everything about Rochbeich Family as if he never said it before.

"As you have heard that man said previously, I am one of the top candidates. This mission is served to be a test. And, one of the rules said that I could not use my Sparrow Family's background. However, a piece of news like this could not be hidden completely. Hence, only the higher-ups of the management knew my background."

"However, with how the higher-ups treated me, some people would be able to guess my high background even if they did not know my exact identity, like those two behind me."

"But, that still enough for me since nobody would want to offend someone who even their superior fawned over," The enemy's leader explained. After his background was released, he was more confident that he would not be killed.

The enemy's leader's explanation made sense. Hence, nobody questioned his explanation.

Contrary to his expectation, Smite said, "So, you are only one of the chess pieces. Then, I guess, you are worthless."

What Smite said also was not wrong. Even though the enemy's leader came from Sparrow Family, he was just one of the top candidates. Moreover, he was not a direct descendant of the family.

The enemy's leader had known about this weak spot, and he already prepared the countermeasure. The enemy's leader said, "If you think I am worthless, then you are wrong. There are three candidates, and among those three, I am at the top. The other two candidates are direct descendants of the family."

"Even with their background as the direct descendant, I am still lead over them. If you still don't know what I am worth, then you are stupid. Someone with a brain should come here and replaced you." The enemy's leader mocked Smite.

However, Smite was not angry. Instead, he smiled and said, "So, what do you suggest I should trade your life with?"

"How about one of the cities in the Bridge World?" Smite asked. The enemy's leader shook his head.

"What about Chaotic Death's life?" Smite continued, followed by another head shook. Then, Smite mentioned several of Regalia's general's names. All of which was declined by the enemy's leader.

Smite still smiled and said, "All of what I suggest was impossible. Then, what should I trade your life with?"

"Even though my life could not be traded with the Bridge World's cities or those names you mentioned, I believed you still could exchange my life with a lot of resources."

"From rare materials to gold coins!"

"Or you could guys could exchange it with a shelter which you guys can use when the Raiding Month came. I believed it would help you guys a lot."

"Or you could exchange it with one favor from my family."

"Or..." Before the enemy's leader could complete his sentence, Smite cut off.

"Or, I could kill you right now!" Smite said coldly.

This sentence made the enemy's leader's confidence level plummeted. However, he still held on and said, "If you kill me, you will get nothing. It will be better to maximize your profit rather than get nothing. Do you really want to throw this chance away?"