Chapter 168 - Chapter 168: Chapter 161 Genius (1/2)
Chapter 168: Chapter 161 Genius
One month later.
The sky was a clear azure, dotted with leisurely drifting clouds. Warm sunlight spread across the land, and a gentle breeze caused the leaves to sway softly.
The entire kingdom had heard about Viscount Garcia’s disappearance, and whispers about the Fischer family proliferated in private.
The Middell family also inquired privately if they intended to seek revenge, offering their support, but Young Garcia ultimately declined.
In the Garcia family’s graveyard, Young Garcia nodded in gratitude, struggling to maintain his composure as he said,
“Mr. Samuel, I am grateful that you came to visit my father. Thank you… If my father knew, he would definitely laugh and embrace you.”
Samuel nodded gently and said, “I would like to speak to him alone if I may.”
“Of course, you can. You were one of my father’s best friends and naturally have that right.”
With a sigh, Young Garcia turned away with teary eyes, leaving only Samuel in the Garcia family’s graveyard.
“If your father knew my true identity, he would certainly tear my flesh to shreds.”
Samuel’s expression suddenly became complex, his eyes held a terrifying chill as he continued speaking.
“Garcia, it’s a pity you had to die that day. Bast couldn’t let you live until the day we truly squared off against the Eagle clan.”
The “Black Lion” stood calmly in front of the Garcia family’s tombstone. This time, he did not wear a black robe nor a mask. Instead, he appeared openly in his public persona at the Garcia family’s home.
His true identity was none other than the owner of the “Red Wine Club,” a good friend whom Viscount Garcia deeply trusted, an important member of the covert intelligence organization “Black Eyes,” and the “best wine connoisseur on the East Coast,” Mr. Samuel!
He was also the one who spread rumors about the Fischer and Romann families.
“Decades ago on the battlefield, I saved you on Bast’s command, thinking it was just a play that would last a few years, but I didn’t expect our acquaintance to span several decades.”
“I am a bit, confused about whether I’m still acting or not.”
After staring at the tombstone for a long time, Samuel suddenly let out a long sigh and continued,
“Actually, I had thought about this day coming, and it indeed came, just later than I had expected.”
Viscount Garcia could never have imagined that a friend he had known for decades was actually the deepest buried blade of the Lion clan.
Decades ago, they fought together against the Rhea people, risking their lives and saving each other numerous times on the battlefield.
He could not understand why decades ago, Bast, who wasn’t yet a viscount and known as the “Fox,” was already contemplating how to plant the seeds of conspiracy.
Samuel gazed at the tombstone and chuckled, saying,
“Bast just loves to play idle chess too much. Whether it’s me or Byrne, he has many more ‘pawns’ he can use on the East Coast, and some ‘pawns’ may never come into play in their entire lives.”
“But at critical moments, he always manages to easily control the situation from behind the scenes, guiding things in the direction he desires.”
Samuel considered himself the person who knew best just how fearsome Viscount Bast was.
Therefore, he firmly believed that the Eagle clan would be completely defeated in their final confrontation. He had never doubted this outcome from the beginning.
“The Eagle clan has no chance of victory because Zavier is a far-sighted and intelligent man, but Viscount Bast is a cunning devil!”
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Nasir Town, Fischer Manor.
The sacrifice began.
Nearly all members of the Fischer family were by now very familiar with the entire process of the sacrifice.
The new Forbidden rare artifact “Countdown Timer” was finally offered up. An apparently old pocket watch was abruptly absorbed by an unseen force, then withered and disintegrated into black ashes before vanishing from sight.
Karl silently felt the influx of new Spiritual Power.
This was the most significant amount of Spiritual Power provided by any of the Mysterious rare artifacts to date, even twice the amount of the previous “meteorite.”
He felt as if non-existent taste buds were being intensely stimulated, akin to savoring a seafood feast—an unforgettable freshness that left a deep longing for more, so much so that the desire could not be quenched for a long time.
Such a pity, yet unsatiated.
While the Spirituality contained within the artifacts still could not make Karl feel completely satisfied, he was nonetheless pleased with the Fischer family’s sacrifices.
“It’s been over twenty years of recovery, but I still feel that my soul cannot split again.”
“It seems that a long-term bond with the Fischer family is inevitable, for a very long time I still cannot look for a second favored clan.”
After pondering, he began sensing the new runes deep within his soul, resembling a black-grey pocket watch that seemed broken, its hands continuously moving backward.
Who exactly ought to be given the “Countdown Timer”?
Karl was clear that it would be best to give the “Countdown Timer” to Chris since it was a very useful power for him.
Although the effect of the “Blade of Silver Radiance” was also good, it always relied on a precious rare artifact as its base for rune power, which truly paled in comparison to the Forbidden rare artifact’s “Countdown Timer.”
“With this, Byrne, Irene, and Chris, each carrying rune powers based on ‘Forbidden rare artifacts,’ will be complete.”