Chapter 421 - All the Hate In the World Is Due To Killing and F*cking (2/2)

“Huh?” Roland was briefly stunned. “Alfred knows that he’s Tobian’s son?”

“Yes!”

“How?”

“Because Alfred’s adoptive father, the minor n.o.ble that Tobian kicked away, was very nice to Alfred. Though his wife gave birth to someone else’s son, he really treated Alfred as his own. He loved his wife and his adopted son. However, he was tied up by Tobian and thrown in a corner while he watched his wife being raped, going without food and water for days. Although he survived, he was traumatized and couldn’t be healed even with mental spells.”

After a brief silence, Roland said, “He’s a good man of a rare sort. Tobian is too wicked.”

“Three years ago, the minor n.o.ble died because of his trauma, and his wife died of depression too. She told Alfred who his father was before she pa.s.sed away, hoping that her son would have someone to count on, even though that person was her nemesis.”

Roland was even more reticent. After a long time, he finally smiled sarcastically. “What a caring mother.”

“I think so too.” Alfred continued, “But Alfred doesn’t think so. He thinks that he only had one father and one mother, and Tobian is the murderer who killed them.”

There were many sad stories in this world. Though Antis kept it bried, Roland was able to infer what happened.

But he was slightly surprised. “Why do you know so much about Alfred when he’s far away in Fareins? Has your intelligence organization infiltrated Fareins, the most powerful country, so well?”

Antis chuckled but didn’t say anything.

He was so charming when he chuckled that even the waitresses nearby couldn’t help but peep at him.

Roland thought for a moment and said, “I got it. You had been gathering intelligence on Tobian because you were trying to deal with him. You learned about Alfred along the way.”

Antis’s hand holding the wine cup trembled. He put the cup down and said, “You’re really smart. That’s right; we’re trying to take down Tobian. Going back to what we discussed earlier, would you like to be chairman with our support?”

Roland waved his hands and refused him without any hesitation.

“Why?” Antis was not surprised at Roland’s refusal. He was only curious about the reason. “You can achieve what you want easily with our support. Dozens of years of hard work can be avoided. Isn’t this good?”

“But your terms will definitely be harsh. Let me guess: it must be about Andonara.”

This time, Antis was rendered speechless.

Roland was right.

To win the royal family’s support, he would have to return the queen.

Seeing Antis’s expression, Roland smiled very delightedly.

A long moment later, Antis asked again, “She’s just a woman. Can she compare to the whole a.s.sociation of Mages?”

“Wrong. She’s much more valuable than the a.s.sociation of Mages,” Roland said casually. “I can create a better a.s.sociation of Mages, but Andonara is too great a woman to give up.”

Roland’s tone was casual but unyielding.

Antis had no doubt that he was speaking the truth.

“Andonara is more valuable than the a.s.sociation of Mages?” Antis finished his wine and smashed the cup on the table, before he smiled. “I’m better-looking than you, my family is better than yours, but I’ve suffered brutal failures. Roland, if I had known you a few years earlier, I might have become your woman!”

Pu!

Roland spewed out the wine in his mouth as he was shocked.

He looked at Antis in fright. “Are you a woman in men’s clothes?”

It was not impossible. Antis was too beautiful to be a man.

Seeing Roland’s shock, Antis smiled as alluringly as a woman.

But he became grave very soon. “Have you ever heard about the Kualis?”

Roland shook his head.

“Look into them if you have time. You should be able to find something as a Mage.” Antis stood up. “If you do not plan to help Tobian, you can just stay on the sidelines and watch the drama. As long as you don’t stand in our way, I a.s.sure you that the supplies for your Magic Tower won’t be cut off in five years.”

“So, after the royal family completely grasps the a.s.sociation five years from now, you will take action against Delpon?”

Antis put on a sophisticated smile. “It has been proven that not all the Golden Sons are on the same boat. You’re human beings with desires and demands. You’re not invincible, Roland.”

Then he left.

After a while, Roland stood up and left a gold coin, before he left the luxurious hotel.

After he left the city, he teleported back to Delpon.

It was unnecessary to stay in the capital any longer. Faced with his son who was back with a vengeful wrath and the support of the royal family, chances were slim that Tobian would survive.

Besides, even if he could survive, he would have to hide all the time, unless he escaped from Hollevin.

Roland did not have to waste time on Tobian anymore.

So, he only needed to focus on his magic studies and the operation of the magic school.

As for the transformation to Elemental Lord and the mission to kill the Fallen Angel, they couldn’t be completed any time soon, so he might as well put them aside for now.

That was Roland’s plan.

However, there were always pleasant surprises.

The mission that Roland issued in the Guild of Mercenaries to collect five kinds of elementals was completed within half a month.

Roland almost couldn’t believe his ears after hearing that.