Chapter 175 - Chapter 175: Chapter 168 Trial and Treasure (2/2)

“What do you think?”

“Kill.”

Byrne’s tone was very calm, knowing that he couldn’t have even a moment’s hesitation, he immediately answered, “I have always hated those traitors, he must be killed!”

Baron Hoffman’s face twisted instantly, filling with rage as he roared:

“Byrne Fischer, you damned bastard! If it wasn’t for my agreement, you, born of a lowly family, where would you have had the chance to marry Margaret? Your Fischer family wouldn’t have had the chance to reach where it is today!”

“Bastard, slut, the scum of the East Coast! You’re nothing but toe lickers of the Lion clan, that’s how you got to where you are now!”

Viscount Bast smiled and said, “I’ll leave it to you, Byrne.”

“Okay.”

Byrne nodded slightly. Baron Hoffman burst into laughter, continuing to say:

“Hahahaha! Many people say that you, Byrne Fischer, are a man of sentiment. Now I see clearly, you’re nothing but a despicable villain!”

A cold smile emerged on Byrne’s face as he shook his head, his eyes coldly stating:

“You betrayed the Lion clan, and if the Lion clan falls, the Fischer family will be finished too. Since you don’t even care about Margaret’s child, why should I save you?”

Flames emerged around him, instantly engulfing Baron Hoffman.

Baron Hoffman knew there was no chance of escape here, and just kept cursing Byrne and Viscount Bast, until he was finally engulfed by the raging flames and perished in despair.

Byrne took a deep breath.

Before Byrne could speak, Viscount Bast preempted, “Don’t worry, I won’t touch the other members of the Hoffman family, I will just support my own people in their ascent.”

“And you don’t have to worry about your wife’s affair, Byrne, she will never know it was you who acted.”

Byrne nodded lightly, barely smiling as he acknowledged: “Yes, I understand, thank you.”

Viscount Bast laughed heartily, then spoke very amiably and affectionately to the silent crowd:

“Well, the traitor has been executed, let’s continue with our next itinerary!”

He calmly told the crowd:

“If we obtain Forbidden Knowledge that isn’t limited to a certain number of individuals, all of us will have the chance to share it, and if we obtain the Spirit Realm secret treasure, the Lion clan will exchange valuable things with you, not letting anyone be mistreated.”

The crowd immediately became motivated, bursting with joy, the forthcoming profits mattered far more than the recent events!

Deep inside, Byrne couldn’t help but reflect that Viscount Bast was indeed a powerful leader who managed his punishments and rewards comprehensively.

Anyone who betrayed the Lion clan would face the most brutal punishment, while those who followed the Lion clan would receive the rewards they deserved.

Gradually, everyone’s hearts were unwittingly grasped by Viscount Bast.

“Let’s take the right path, I prefer the right,” he said.

The elder stretched out his finger, pointing.

There were two passages on either side of the Amethyst Throne, and without hesitation, Viscount Bast pointed to the right one.

Thus, everyone followed his orders, heading down the passage on the right, delving deeper into the palace.

The surrounding walls were made of amethyst, carved with many complex patterns, though no one could discern their meanings.

Byrne too could not recognize them, but he silently memorized the patterns, perhaps they would be useful in the future.

Viscount Bast walked silently in the lead, followed by Renzo and Abel, his younger brothers, who were always vigilant, keeping their eyes peeled for danger.

At last, they reached the bottom of the palace, where indeed there were treasures!

Almost everyone couldn’t help but take deep breaths as they entered the underground space of the palace, where three black-purple pillars stood, and atop each pillar floated an “item.”

These were the Forbidden Knowledge, the Spirit Realm secret treasures, the hidden treasures of this palace.

Seeing the treasures before them, the greed in everyone’s heart surged, but with Viscount Bast present, no one dared to take them arbitrarily.

Unbeknownst to anyone, the patterns on the exterior walls suddenly lit up, and something terrifying was about to be summoned!

Viscount Bast finally showed a smile too. He reached out his hand, murmuring to himself, “The key to breaking through to the Monarch Level lies right here, there can be no mistake!”

“Finally, the moment I’ve been waiting for! Hahahaha! I will soon have more time! Bast Leone will not stop here!”