Chapter 356 - Chapter 356: Chapter 336 Lobbying_2 (1/2)
Chapter 356: Chapter 336 Lobbying_2
He still had a somewhat feminine appearance, but his brows were deeply furrowed and his eyes melancholic, suggesting that “Mighty Angel” Bern hadn’t had an easy time over the years.
Karno knew the reason why.
His daughter, also known as “Furious Angel” Cynthia Jones, had been in a coma since the end of the last Rhea war and had remained unconscious for many years.
That was the price of the powerful Forbidden rare artifact labeled number 225!
Having his daughter in a near-death state had caused “Mighty Angel” Bern immeasurable pain. In recent years, he had become increasingly silent and languished, losing the passion and boldness he once had.
Before Karno had a chance to speak, Bern spoke first.
“I don’t want to help the Fischers or the Adleys, none of you,” Bern said.
“If you want to fight, go ahead and do it on your own.”
Having said that, the dispirited Bern lifted his head and stared coldly at Karno, continuing, “And I know all about you, Karno Fischer, isn’t it? You’re the disgrace of the Fischer family.”
“Having run away from home for so many years, what right do you have to use the Fischer surname?”
Karno laughed, nodding, “Perhaps I don’t have the right, but that’s for the Fischer family patriarch to decide. At least you definitely can’t, nor do you have the right to strip me of my surname.”
“It seems you don’t like me, so I’ll just be blunt. Today I have a gift for the Jones family, and in exchange, I hope you can assist the Fischers in the upcoming civil war!”
Civil war!
The word Karno had plainly used made everyone present frown.
Of course, the Jones family had already received the royal decree and was expected to join the encirclement against the Fischer family in East Coast Province, but “Mighty Angel” Bern had no interest in it.
The increase in munitions factory production was also in preparation for any Lorne citizens that might take the opportunity to attack.
He was puzzled as to why the man before him thought he could persuade him.
Even a gift of a Forbidden rare artifact’s caliber wasn’t a huge temptation to him.
However, the item that Karno produced immediately shocked Bern and the old elf butler, even causing Bern to tremble with joy.
“You, how did you get your hands on it!”
Karno smiled, holding a transparent small bottle containing a pale blue liquid that was filled with mysterious power and occasionally sparkled with starlight.
It was a very rare Level Five Extraordinary Material called “Illusion Awakening Water,” which could wake anyone from any form of coma with almost a forced effect.
The side effect was that the user would no longer be able to dream in their sleep, but this was an acceptable trade-off compared to its benefits.
“What do you think?” Karno asked with a smile.
“Can my gift persuade you to change your mind?”
After learning about the royal selection, he had used “Precise Prophecy” to burn his life span in order to find the location of the “Illusion Awakening Water,” which could awaken Miss Cynthia Jones, the “Furious Angel.” He had journeyed over mountains and through valleys to acquire it at the first opportunity and then traveled long distances to this city.
Karno couldn’t help but marvel at how useful his ability was.
It only required a small, insignificant trade-off that he never cared about.
Bern took a deep breath, his emotions stirred. He was a man who deeply valued relationships, and during the war, he had even told Byrne that they could be considered friends.
Plus, the assistance that Karno was offering was precisely what he needed the most, which instantly made Bern feel that the Jones family, no matter what, must reciprocate to the Fischer family.
“I’m truly grateful…”
However, the elderly elf butler who had been standing by his side suddenly interrupted.
“Wait a moment, Bern!”
Although Bern was the patriarch of the Jones family, when the old elf suddenly spoke up, he actually refrained from declaring the pledge of support in his excitement.