“I don’t know what sort of conflict the country has, neither do I want to know.”Ayaka Ueda stepped forward.“But you’ll have to pay the price for slandering the Islanders!“After all, it’s a huge crime just to spout nonsense like that!”Blaine John regained his composure before showing a profound look with crossed arms.“Everyone of the Hermit Families! All of Golden Sands knows you’ve had bad relations with the John family.“We’ve been enemies for the longest time now.“It’s only normal for us to fight for our benefits!“But it’s incredibly inappropriate for you to slander me during such an important event!“After all, the royal court has designated my father as the first-in-command!“How dare you disrespect the John family like this?!“If you can’t show any proof…“Slandering a government’s higher-up should be enough for you people to be sent behind bars for a long time!“There’s no need to become someone else’s tool just because of your recklessness!”Blaine smiled ge
“Enough, every single one of you!” exclaimed Damon John coldly.He sat in his chair, glaring fiercely.“I am the government’s first-in-command!“I have the right to decide what happens in Golden Sands!“If I have to prove the family’s innocence because of some random accusation…“We wouldn’t have time to do anything else!“Let me tell you something! Without actual proof, even the country’s Nine Great Elders aren’t allowed to search us!“If you’re going to whine some more…“I’ll make the six Hermit Families disappear from the face of the earth!“Don’t think I’m scared of you just because Eliel Braff’s about to become one of the Great Elders!“If I wasn’t interested in being the first-in-command, do you really think he stood a chance?!“Ignorant fools!“How dare you use Longmen’s authority to search my house?!“Who gave you the nerve?!”Damon looked gloomy.Naturally, the John family would not be terrified of anyone if they were desperate enough.After all, they would not
Harvey York heaved a sigh after hearing Damon John’s response.“Are you going to be this unreasonable?”Damon scoffed. Clearly, he had already lost interest in talking with Harvey.“That’s right! That’s exactly it!” Blaine exclaimed.“What can you even do about that?“Get out of here already!“You won’t get another chance!”Harvey nodded before stepping forward with his head raised.“Fine! Since the John family won’t cooperate with us…“Then I won’t bother considering the family’s contributions towards the country.“Screw respecting the John family!“If you want a fight, then here’s a chance for you!Harvey casually snapped his fingers.“Come! Bring Shepard and the twelfth branch of Evermore here!”‘Evermore?!’‘Shepard?!’‘The twelfth branch?!’Countless people gasped before instinctively turning around to look at Harvey.‘What does this have to do with Evermore?’‘Isn’t he talking about the man who controls all of Gangnam?’After hearing those words, the insiders
Master Mograine stepped out before finally speaking.“Are you telling us he’s Shepard after getting some random bystander?“Who can even prove that you’re telling the truth?!”Harvey merely smiled.“I don’t need to do that at all.“Shepard will come clean with everything.Then, Harvey glanced at Shepard.“The floor’s yours.“It’s up to you whether you can save your life, or not.”Shepard cracked a smile.“Don’t worry. We’re working together now.“I have no intentions of backing down.Then, he took a step forward before squinting around him.“Tsk! Tsk! Most of the prominent figures of Gangnam are here, I see!“What familiar faces we have here!“Not bad! Not bad at all!”“Enough blabbering!Blaine showed a horrible expression when he coldly glared at Shepard.“How can you prove you’re from Evermore?“And not just some actor that Harvey hired?”“You know this, Young Master John,” replied Shepard.“You know just what Evermore has done since ancient times.“Kings and g
Shepard let out a sigh.“I can’t prove that I’m Shepard…“But I believe that you will soon enough.”“I’m going to help? Dream on!” exclaimed Master Mograine coldly.Shepard just smiled.“Everyone knows other than the head of the Immortal Pavilion, there are also the four elders.“Master Mograine is the least of them all.”Everyone scoffed.“You must be naive to think this would help you! That’s common knowledge!”“Don’t rush.“I’m not done here.“Everyone knows there are The Four Elders since ancient times.“But not many people know the elders represent the four most prominent families in the Immortal Pavilion!“Master Morgraine belonged to the John family. Despite not being a part of the Immortal Pavilion’s families, she still remained as one of the elders. Is that not odd to you people?”The underworld people lightly nodded. What Shepard said was the truth, after all.“That said, the Immortal Pavilion has one special rule. With a significant contribution, even someone
“You…Master Mograine’s eyes twitched.“I don’t believe you know!”“0.1 ounces of eucommia leaves, 0.3 ounces of tangerine peels, and a snow rose…”“Enough!Master Morgraine’s expression instantly darkened.“Don’t say anymore!“You’ll die for exposing the Immortal Pavilion’s formula!”Everyone was showing strange looks after hearing Master Mograine’s enraged words.‘Is she starting to panic?’“Evermore has a deep influence. Who knows if you people have spies planted in the Immortal Pavilion?” exclaimed Blaine John.“If there are, then it’s only natural that you know the formula!“You’re trying to slander my aunt just because of that?“Are you joking?“Do you think anyone here would even believe you?”Ibuki Masato stood before letting out a cold chuckle.“Of course, nobody would believe him!“He can’t even prove his identity!”Shepard gave a chuckle.“Since you don’t believe me, I’ll say something to make you do.“Since ancient times, only the most capable of the Mas
“Evermore’s been working with the John family?”Shepard smiled at Karina Joyner.“Specifically, Blaine’s working together with the Coraal Revered.”Blaine John’s eyes twitched.“Enough nonsense!“I heard that Evermore has ten of the Revered and the Twelve Earthly Branches!“Both sides would never get involved with each other’s businesses!“How would you know if I’m working with the Coraal Revered?!“Besides, if you’re truly from Evermore, why would you intentionally reveal all this?!”Shepard smiled.“Generally speaking, I wouldn’t know about it either.“Even if I did, I wouldn’t mention anything.“That said, you’ve been working with her to snuff me out!“If you succeed, the John family would completely take over Golden Sands, maybe even the entirety of Gangnam, with Evermore’s help.“The John family would simply allow Evermore to invade Gangnam after that!“Evermore would then give the family, you, the greatest benefit possible!“My position!“I’d die a horrible death
Harvey York clapped his hands to get everyone’s attention.Then, he folded his arms before stepping forward.“We have all the proof we need, Young Master John.“Do you require anything else?”Blaine John stood still as he looked around.He did not refute the accusations, nor was he enraged.Only a cold glare could be seen in his eyes.“There’s nothing else to explain.“That’s exactly how it is.“But, so what?“Do you think you can do anything to me just because you’re Longmen’s young master?Then, Blaine glanced at Damon John.“I’m sorry, Father.“I didn’t expect everything to be exposed here.“I apologize.“That said, I’ll deal with the situation myself.“Your rise to power will not be affected in any way.“The John family will remain.”‘What?!’A sudden chill came to everyone’s spine after hearing those words.An unspeakable sense of murderous aura seeped out, making anyone shudder.Damon’s heart instinctively skipped a beat.“What do you mean, Blaine?!“How da