Chapter 357 - Chapter 357: Chapter 337 Enforcer (1/2)

Chapter 357: Chapter 337 Enforcer

The sky outside the window darkened more and more, and the cloud layer thickened, as if a downpour was imminent at any moment.

The sky maintained the oppressive grey for a long time, and the clouds became increasingly thick and low. Suddenly, a dazzling lightning bolt streaked across the sky, followed closely by a deafening peal of thunder, as if the earth itself was trembling.

The large raindrops then started to fall densely, hitting the rooftops, windows, and ground, producing a rapid and intense noise.

The rainwater quickly gathered into streams, rushing down along the edges of the rooftops and streets, forming curtains of white water. The air was filled with the fresh scent of mud and rainwater, giving a moist sensation.

Fein City.

In the grand hall of the “Lion” Leone family gathering, the lights were bright, but the relaxed smiles of yesteryears were missing from everyone’s faces. Family members sat around the long table with furrowed brows, their keen gazes flickering in the candlelight, pondering the destiny that lay ahead.

Patriarch Leone remained silent for a while and then nodded, “Let’s eat, praise the great Lord of Salvation, for the lions can once again enjoy a feast.”

Although the dishes on the table were sumptuous, everyone present was merely moving their chopsticks mechanically, as if the food existed solely for the sake of sustaining life.

A faint silence permeated the air, only occasionally broken by the sound of utensils clinking and subdued conversations.

“I have a letter from the Fischer family!”

Just then, a family member, soaked from head to toe by the rain, pushed open the door, holding a black envelope in his hand.

A chorus of utensils being set down rang out as everyone turned their heads, staring at the family member holding the letter.

The atmosphere was at its most solemn.

Patriarch Leone took a deep breath, stood up, and said, “Has it finally come? Come over.”

The family member nodded slightly, stepped forward, and handed the letter over to the current head of the Leone family.

Patriarch Leone opened the letter and said calmly,

“The Fischer family has issued an order, requesting that I go to Nasir City. They expect me to respond as actively as possible and join the ‘King’s United Army’ soon to be formed in alliance with the Fischer and Romann families…”

Immediately someone asked, “The King’s United Army? Aren’t they going to attack the Royal Capital and oppose the King of Cyart directly? And yet they call it the King’s United Army?”

Patriarch Leone shook his head, “Though the intent is to attack the Royal Capital, it’s not to oppose the King but to save His Majesty Noah and the Cyart Kingdom.”

“There are villains by the King’s side.”

“That’s what the Fischer family said.”

Everyone seemed to take this claim with vague uncertainty, feeling deep down that perhaps His Majesty wasn’t wrong, and the Fischer and Romann families were the real usurpers.

But what of it?

The Lion clan has never been one to take sides for such reasons; the only thing that could persuade them is interest itself.

Patriarch Leone said calmly, “In fact, we don’t have much of a choice, as the marriage between Andre Leone and Christine Fischer has been finalized, and we must now ride into battle in the same chariot with the Fischer family!”

“Andre is destined to be the next head of the Leone family, and the Leone family is bound to be the Fischer family’s sword.”

The family members fell silent, though some still voiced objections.

“Even with a marriage contract, it can be dissolved, right? However, we might not be able to withstand the Fischer’s wrath.”

“It cannot be dissolved, absolutely not…”

Patriarch Leone shook his head and muttered to himself, holding back words that were always on the verge of escaping his innermost thoughts.

Last month, Andre returned to Fein City and confided in him that Christine was already pregnant…

And that child would definitely be born, so no matter what, the Leone family had been forced to make a choice.

Their stance was unavoidable!

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