Chapter 240 - Chapter 240: Chapter 230: The Full Picture (1/2)

Chapter 240: Chapter 230: The Full Picture

Some time ago, within the Lion clan’s estate, following a vote with the Scales of Conviction, Chris and Byrne were left alone.

Chris, who had already finished observing his surroundings, spoke in a calm tone, “There is no surveillance within the manor.”

Byrne nodded in understanding, knowing that Chris was alerting him to be wary of the Lion clan, as in recent times indeed, spies from the Lion clan had been rooted out by Lilian and other Extraordinary Exponents of the Path of Divine Sacrifice and were secretly dealt with.

Although no significant intelligence was leaked, Bast knew them all too well, and the old man was too clever; it was very likely he would guess something.

For instance, the deep secrets of the Fischer family.

Thus, in the recent defense of Fein City, Byrne began to silently observe the demonic traits exhibited by Bast, preparing for a future battle with the Lion clan.

However, it was merely preparation.

Byrne had never made up his mind about waging a deathly struggle against Viscount Bast.

He discussed Lilian’s thoughts with Chris before bringing up a more important topic.

“Chris…”

Byrne was silent for a long time, then his tone suddenly dropped, and a light flashed in his eyes as he asked firmly, “Chris, have you found anything about the matter I asked you to look into?”

“Yes,” Chris nodded slowly, his gaze remaining indifferent.

After Byrne had looked through all the materials, he couldn’t help but express his realization, “So it was you after all. Is this the mockery of fate…?”

Byrne took a deep breath, the results of Chris’s investigation should be quite accurate, after all, if it wasn’t Zavier who opened the big barrier, then the only suspects would be the deceased Earl Hovern and the alive Bast.

And then Bast had intentionally led him to search for Zavier’s diary.

“…”

He just felt dizzy and heavy-headed; closing his eyes, he could hardly stand. Why did it end up like this, that a person so important in his eyes turned out to be the indirect enemy who caused his father’s death?

“Hahaha… Fate…”

Byrne took another deep breath and suddenly all the pieces came together. Bast had always been such a presence; if he could skillfully procure “Solar Gold,” it was just as likely he could attract other external forces, and he would not care the slightest bit about how many people died in Nasir Town.

Was his father’s death really Bast’s fault?

He was caught in a deep internal struggle.

Bast, who had no knowledge of the Fischer family at that time, had inadvertently killed his father through an act of destiny that led to a terrible outcome.

No, I must avenge my father! My vow from that time will not change!

But should I betray him, considering the massive help and favor Bast has shown the Fischer family? How could I betray him?

Yet the old man was already probing; he would certainly plot, as he did with Garcia and Zavier, to infiltrate the Fischer family with his pawns.

Byrne remained silent for a long time.

Chris suddenly spoke up indifferently, “If he truly breaks through to Monarch and sends people to probe the Fischer family again, do we continue to kill his men?”

Upon hearing this, Byrne suddenly broke out in a cold sweat, looking into Chris’s eyes and gradually understanding.

Their family and Bast had a fundamental conflict!

To that man with demonic traits, he would never allow anything on the East Coast that could potentially be out of control, and the situation of the Fischer family was something that couldn’t withstand any further probing!

Chris continued, “If he discovers the various aspects of the Lord of the Lost, what will he do?”

Byrne understood Chris’s point; would that man, upon discovering the truth, refrain from taking action against the Fischer family due to sentiment?

Or, would he be the type to join the Dawn Church and worship the great Lord of the Lost, or would he mercilessly crush the aggressively proselytizing Dawn Church without regard for his feelings?

Deep down, Byrne was well aware that Bast was the kind of person who could kill his own descendants, and friendship was the least reliable thing of all.

He couldn’t bet the entirety of the Fischer family’s fate on Bast’s thoughts.

“Also…”

Chris’s voice was calm and cold, piercing Byrne’s heart like nails.

“You owe nothing; you’ve already paid with your life… and your Destiny’s Trajectory should work on the door of Monarch, shouldn’t it?”

“If his breakthrough is about to fail, he will beg you to use your lifespan to save him.”

Byrne was taken aback, slowly lifting his head, realizing the truth. Back in the Spirit Realm, Bast had already put him in a moral dilemma.

And this time, he would resort to the same tactic.

If he hadn’t found out the truth and was indeed facing the man who was like a second father to him at the brink of death, even if the other party didn’t have to plead desperately, just a look of pain would be enough for him to use his lifespan to save Bast!

Everything would develop just as Bast wanted!

“I understand,” Byrne took a deep breath and said, “You’re right; we really don’t have much time.”

“Even if you, Chris, can’t reach the 5th Rank within ten years, and if Bast truly advances to Monarch, then for the following decades we won’t have any chance to resist him.”