Chapter 789: Conflic (1/2)

GDK 789: Conflict

On Elysium, a citizen was expected to be humble and respectful to the Overgod of the Dominion that they lived in. Han Shuo’s behavior can be considered as blasphemy against the Darkness Overgod. It was a serious crime. If he was deemed guilty of the crime, it could have an immediate impact on Han Shuo’s prospects in the City of Shadows.

Therefore, when Han Shuo saw that sneer on Ralph’s face, an uneasy feeling rose from his heart.

As expected, when the religious ceremony ends and everyone lifted their heads and rose back to their feet, Ralph immediately shouted, “Lord Bryan, how dare you behave with such impiety as not to kneel on the ground! As a follower of the Overgod, such an act of disrespect towards the Overgod is unforgivable!”

Wallace who was about to announce something seemed somewhat astonished by Ralph’s claim. He turned to sweep his eyes over Han Shuo, bunched his brows, and asked, “Bryan, is it true?”

“I did not expect Lord Ralph to be such a vindictive man. I’m very disappointed that Lord Ralph has decided to make such a grave slander against me over a small quarrel we had two days ago!” Of course Han Shuo will not admit it. If Han Shuo was buckled with the bad name of blasphemy, it could easily be used against him and cause him countless troubles down the road.

“Lord Bryan, you indeed are talented in lying through your teeth. You had the audacity to commit the sin so don’t be such a coward at admitting your deeds!” shouted Ralph coldly as he stared intently at Han Shuo with his piercing eyes. It was as though Ralph was trying to make Han Shuo feel nervous through overwhelming pressure. Wallace, Andre, and others present were sharp-eyed. They can detect even the tiniest bit of uneasiness that showed on Han Shuo’s face.

But unfortunately for them, Han Shuo’s mind was staunch beyond what they could imagine. Not only that Han Shuo did not reveal the slightest feeling of guilt under Ralph’s penetrating eagle eyes, but he even managed to put on perfect acting of having been wronged. He glared at Ralph angrily and rebutted, “Lord Ralph, we both know which of us is actually lying. Do you not have any conscience?”

“You! You are lying through your teeth!” Ralph immediately shouted. He did not expect Han Shuo to be so good at acting.

Han Shuo let out a sigh, shook his head, and remarked disappointedly, “I have always thought that Lord Ralph is a principled and truthful man. I really did not expect that you will make such a ridiculous slander against me just because we had a small argument. Truly disappointing!”

“Oi, Ralph, do you really have to make such a big fuss over something so trivial?” said Erebus in a loud voice. Erebus soon noticed that everyone’s gazes had gathered on him. So he explained, “A few days earlier, Bryan and Ralph had a small argument over at Lord Aobashi’s campsite!”

“I don’t think that Lord Bryan is one who would lie!” said Casper, the patriarch of the House of Kinson.

The other two patriarchs immediately nodded and repeated the opinion, implying that Ralph was making a false accusation against Han Shuo. Ralph was perhaps the most hated man in the City of Shadows. The three patriarchs detested Ralph and would grab on to any opportunity to slam him. But instead of criticizing Ralph directly, they remarked that Han Shuo was a trustworthy person.

Wallace looked back and forth at Ralph and Han Shuo with his brows bunched. After thinking in silence for a moment, he said, “Ralph may have been mistaken with what he saw. Alright, let’s move forward and not raise this little misunderstanding anymore!”

Although still filled with anger, Ralph silenced himself after Wallace announced so. He knew that Wallace was actually defending him.

Han Shuo still had that innocent look on his face. His eyes were filled with sadness and disappointment when he looked at Ralph. Those who didn’t know better might even think that Han Shuo felt pity for Ralph for how he had conducted himself!

In his mind, however, Han Shuo was laughing his ass off. From the attitude of the three major patriarchs, Han Shuo could tell that Ralph was sure enough very unpopular. In addition, the fact that not a single member of the Sainte Family had spoken a word to defend Ralph was proof that Carmelita’s words were true - even the members of the Sainte Family disliked this loyal hound of Wallace’s!

Han Shuo was relieved at the fact that Ralph was so unpopular. He knew that if he were to come to actual conflict with Ralph, this would be an advantage he had against Ralph.

With that, the disturbance died down. Wallace completed the remainder of his speech and started explaining the rules for the competition.