Chapter 795: She is interested in you! (1/2)
GDK 795: She is interested in you!
Ralph may be unfriendly to everyone, but his loyalty to Wallace was unquestionable. Despite the fact that no one liked Ralph, Wallace trusted him all the same.
One by one the Divine Guard Chiefs and family clan patriarchs dispersed. Andre understood that his brother Wallace wanted to have a word with Ralph so he turned to Carmelita smilingly as said, “Let’s go, Carmelita!” Carmelita nodded knowingly and followed, leaving Wallace and Ralph alone in the viewing stand.
“About what happened today, well, don’t take it to heart,” after looking around and seeing that no one else was around, Wallace took a deep look at Ralph and consoled him.
“My Lord, I refuse to concede!” said Ralph with his head lowered. A stifled growl came from his throat. He then raised his head and said to Wallace, “I have always trained the Second Corps divine guards in the manner which Your Lordship has commanded. It is always the Second Corps that handled and solved the most dangerous and challenging missions. We did not obtain the strength, power, and privilege we have through mere luck but exchanging it with the lives of our divine guards. It did not come without great sacrifices.”
“I understand,” Wallace nodded calmly and said, “It is the Second Corps that have resolved countless challenging issues that plagued the City. Rest assured, the Second Corps’ position will not be affected by today’s outcome.” After taking a short pause, Wallace added, “No matter what happens, the Second Corps belongs to the House of Sainte. And no matter how strong the Fifth Corps becomes, it belongs to Bryan; it belongs to the House of Han. Can you get what I’m saying?”
Ralph stared blankly and thought in silence for a moment before he replied, “Yes, understood!”
Ralph and his Second Corps were powers wielded by Wallace which he used for securing his own position and privilege. Wallace needed someone to intimidate the other major family clans for him; someone who will be unpopular; someone like Ralph.
As the City Lord of the City of Shadows, Wallace must not act in a certain manner that would tarnish his image and public reputation. But fortunately for Wallace, he had Ralph. Wallace did not have to sully his hands for Ralph will make the lives of those Wallace disliked very miserable. Ralph would take the blame and be the hated villain while Wallace remained a just ruler. Due to the unique nature of Ralph’s role, he was destined to be hated by almost everyone, even some from the House of Sainte.
All this was of Wallace’s design. It was all because of Wallace that Ralph would be as unpopular as he was.
After hearing Wallace’s words, Ralph understood that even if the entire City of Shadows despised him, Wallace the City Lord will still have his back because he and the Second Corps existed for Wallace. Just as they relied upon Wallace, Wallace relied upon them.
“Excellent,” Wallace put on a faint smile and said, “So, in summary, regardless of whether you have won or lost the competition, yours and the Second Corps’ position in the City will not be affected whatsoever.”
“Understood, my Lord!” Ralph was finally at ease. Shortly after, he sneered grimly and said, “In the competition between Divine Guard Chiefs happening in three days, I will be sure to humiliate him!”
Wallace shook his head and looked at Ralph somewhat pitifully. He let out a soft sigh and said, “Forget about it. You don’t stand much of a chance defeating him in a duel.” Wallace knew that Han Shuo had managed to amputate Hofs, the City Lord of Hushveil City and a late-stage highgod who was much stronger than Ralph. If Han Shuo could defeat Hofs, then Han Shuo could easily defeat Ralph.
“That’s impossible! I’m sure I can defeat him!” asserted Ralph confidently. He solemnly vowed, “Rest assured, my Lord, I will crush him!”
Needless to say, Wallace wouldn’t reveal to Ralph about the fact Han Shuo had defeated Hofs. Although Wallace knew with absolute certainty that Ralph was no match against Han Shuo, there wasn’t much that he could say to convince Ralph so. Therefore, he only told Ralph to be careful in the duel.
Ralph’s mind was eased after having received the consoling words of Wallace’s. He left the viewing stage and returned to his campsite to punish his divine guards who had failed him and to prepare to avenge his defeat in three days.
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Aobashi and Erebus went to the Fifth Corps campsite cheerfully with bottles of fine wine in their hands. They came to celebrate Han Shuo’s victory. Erebus looked especially delighted as though it was his own Third Corps divine guards who had won the competition.
“Oh? Who are you?” Soon after stepping into the campsite, Erebus noticed Spider Goddess Rose who was standing beside Han Shuo. As they were both cultivators of the energy of darkness, Erebus was able to perceive the terrifying power Rose possessed in no time.
As Han Shuo was worried that someone might recognize Rose, he rarely took Rose to places crowded with strangers. Therefore, it was only now that Erebus and Aobashi have met Rose for the first time.
Aobashi too was stunned for after secretly sensing for a moment, she discovered that this beauty wearing a dark headscarf had the same strength as herself.
Since when does this chap have such a powerful expert by his side? thought the astonished Erebus and Aobashi.
“She is Rose, a guard of my House of Han,” Han Shuo introduced Rose to the two smilingly.