Reginald and Veer were a little stunned when they heard Harvey's words. Their eyes turned dangerous. Harvey paced around with his hands behind his back and said, "Any geomancy expert can already tell that the Ascendant Configuration in the Judd residence is the only configuration that helps the Judd family find a silver lining."However, you changed it into some so-called Challenge Configuration. It's fine if that was the only thing you changed, but you even suppressed the core of the configuration in this area by removing the two statues at the entrance. After what you did, everyone in the Judd family who was protected by the configuration immediately lost its protection. There's no difference between them and mere commoners."At the same time, Reginald's wife has been cursed. Then, you once again appeared at this critical juncture. It seemed as if you wanted to help the Judds, but in truth, you wanted to destroy the entire family in one go, correct? That's why I want to ask about
"Everything at his disposal?" Veer suddenly chuckled. "Eridan, no one can underestimate the power the School of Astrologers holds. While you can't be compared with the top families like the top ten families or the five hidden families, you're definitely more powerful than the usual first-class families."While mysterious, all of us had heard about Evermore. The School of Astrologers is involved in all kinds of legal and criminal activities right now. You tell me you never heard of Evermore? You're making it even more obvious now."In the end, your hubris is your own undoing. Do you think the Judds can be fooled that easily? Do you think you can do whatever you want to us just because our family is no longer bearing our fangs?"Veer's eyes grew colder as he said those words. Someone like him couldn't be friendly all the time. Only when he was angry would the terror that was the Judds of Wolsing reveal themselves.Harvey smiled. "Right. I can tell Mr. Veer about the traits of the tec
Eridan's attack was sudden and bizarre. Despite it being a simple move, it was fast, brutal, and accurate. It was obvious his attack against Reginald was a decisive attack. It was all or nothing. Not only did he not leave any leeway for Reginald, he didn't leave any for himself as well.In other words, it was either him or Reginald who was going to die.Unfortunately, despite all the plots Eridan had hatched, he was still not fast and powerful enough. When his attack was going to hit Reginald's throat, Reginald easily caught Eridan's left hand and once again crushed it in a crack.After Reginald's two attacks had connected, Reginald kicked Eridan away and to the floor. Without his orders, two of the Judd family's warrior elites immediately appeared and seized control over Eridan. There was a small blade appearing between Reginald's fingers, reflecting a faint blue light."Evermore's Reaping Blade," Reginald sighed. "You've just acknowledged you're part of Evermore in another way."
"It's normal. Evermore seeks immortality. If they want immortality, it means they need to wield sufficient prestige, political influence, and wealth. Our country has many legends regarding immortality and gods, so it's not strange for them to do their best to take over our country," Reginald said calmly."While they had failed a decade ago, it's normal for them to make another move after they had stayed low for so many years. But after what happened all those years ago, they'd most likely remain discreet this time. However, it also meant they'd be even more terrifying this time.""A decade ago?" Harvey frowned. He didn't know that. Reginald could tell that Harvey was becoming curious. After some hesitation, he said, "You're a little young, Master Harvey, so it's possible you never heard of it. About more than a decade ago, Evermore managed to mass infiltrate all the top factions within our country."They had a secret operation in the Keale Mountains. It was rumored that the reason
Harvey left the Judd residence soon and paid little attention to the clean-up that the family had to go through later. However, he knew blood would be spilled throughout the family after this. To a family like the Judds, they would never allow traitors to exist within their family.-Before dawn broke after Harvey had cleaned up the mess in the Judd residence, a figure appeared before Eridan as he bent over lying on the floor within the prison operated by the Dragon Cell in Wolsing."Useless! All of you are useless! The School of Astrologers had kept all of you around for so many years, but you couldn't even achieve something so simple! Why didn't you just die?"The figure didn't do much, but a simple kill was enough to make Eridan suffer so much that he almost died. Eridan shuddered for a moment before crawling up and said, "I've failed your trust! It's entirely my fault! But don't you worry, I didn't betray Evermore! I didn't say anything!""It's fortunate you didn't say anyth
In the afternoon, Harvey was once again at the Judd family residence in Wolsing. After the commotion last night, the entire residence had become cleaner and much more elegant.Harvey personally went to visit Marleen's grandmother. Once he was sure she was recovering, he looked once again around and gave some geomancy advice to Veer so the latter could restore the configuration around the residence back to normal.This was called reciprocating.While Harvey did help the Judds last night, Veer's call in the morning explained just how much importance the Judds had placed on Harvey.Harvey knew the way of the streets. Once he had his breakfast, he made his way back to the residence. On one hand, he wanted to find more information about something. On the other hand, he wanted to completely eliminate some of the problems remaining within the residence.Once Harvey was almost done, Veer invited Harvey to the dining room for lunch. It was almost time for lunch anyway, so Harvey didn't ref
Veer's phone started to vibrate at this time as well. He instinctively picked up his mobile and gave it a look before offering Harvey an apologetic smile. Then, they stood up and walked away to greet the uninvited guests.Harvey narrowed his eyes. One who could appear at this time and required Veer to invite him… It was definitely not anyone with a low status. Not to mention, to come right at this time… This newcomer was most likely coming for him, too.When that thought crossed his mind, Harvey didn't stand up and simply started to drink the coffee from his cup.Very quickly, a pair of well-dressed couple appeared outside the door, led by Veer. The man was wearing a traditional garb. The woman, despite her makeup, was sitting quietly in the wheelchair and was being pushed in.When Harvey saw the two of them, he wasn't sure if he should smile.It was the chairman of Country H Commercial Group, Elric, and his wife, Pamela."Allow me to introduce you, Harvey. This is an important p
As the leader of the Judd family and having spent so much time in the community of the social elites, Veer was no doubt very experienced. He could sense the enmity from both sides, and couldn't help but frown. It was obvious something upsetting had happened between them repeatedly.From Veer's angle, he didn't want to offend Harvey. However, Elric's identity was also quite high, and he couldn't simply cross Ekruc as well.After giving it a thought, Veer smiled and tried to calm the two of them down. "Is there a misunderstanding between the two of you? I wonder if I have the chance to become the peacemaker and help the two of you make peace?"Harvey smiled as well. "Mr. Veer, I think it's best you don't interfere. There's too much involved. I don't want to drag the Judd family into this as well."Then, Harvey gave Pamela a good look and said with a smile, "You must be in a lot of pain right now, Pamela. As if your entire body is giving way. Just a little shaking is enough to make yo
It was obvious that Hale's anger and sorrow had pushed him to the limit. He was already blaming Sky Plane for everything. Sky Plane had just earned him as a mortal enemy."My condolences, Hale." Harvey extended his hand and tapped Hale's shoulder. "The dead can't be brought back, so the most important thing now is to recover. Sky Plane is a difficult enemy."Clarion nodded as well. "Now that Susan is dead, Sky Plane will not let this slide. However, we'll need to get you a new identity after you recover. Only when you're safe and when you can live for yourself will you have the chance to have your revenge."I've just received news that everyone in Grand City knows who you are. All the other Sacred Lands will find out very quickly. In a short while, there will be countless people looking for you, for us. That's why you need to get ready. We're running out of time."When Clarion said that, the frigid light in his eyes glinted. He didn't need to send anyone to find out what was go
"No matter what happened, she treated me well all these years. Even if I were to kill her, I want her to die with some dignity. As for the trouble from Sky Plan and her… I'll give you an explanation you'll be happy with. Please permit me," Hale said, not caring for the wounds on his body even when he was kneeling on the floor.Clarion looked stern. If he were to bring in a spy like Susan, it would help him immensely in his career. If they got her into the interrogation room and asked her proper questions, they could get valuable answers from her. That was the only value she had left.However, Clarion also knew why Hale framed it that way. She was still his wife, even when she had already betrayed him. Rather than letting someone like Clarion take her away right now and live a torturous life that she wouldn't be able to tell day by night, he'd prefer to kill her right now. That way, Susan would be able to die peacefully.But how should he choose? Clarion was having a headache rig
Hale's expression was one of shock.Susan was the same.Hale didn't expect Sky Plane's plan to be so vicious. They wanted the Chapter of Ascension and to use the chance to plunge Grand City into chaos.Susan was shocked about how accurate Harvey's guesswork was. If it wasn't because she knew that someone like him would never have a connection with Sky Plane, she would even think that he might have a hand in setting up the trap that looked like it was simply a string of coincidences.Otherwise, how would he have known everything in such detail?Clarion looked at Harvey with more admiration. While he looked like just an ordinary man, whether his power or perception was far beyond them.Hale slowly closed his eyes, forcing himself to calm down for a long time.Then, he turned and looked at Susan and muttered, "Now that we have reached this juncture, I don't think that there should be any more secrets between you and I. Just one question. Did everything happen exactly as Mr. Harvey
"Or maybe, in your subconscious, you do realize that something isn't right. Maybe you simply feel that it's better for her not to know about some things. That way, things will be safer for her," Harvey said with a shrug. "However, the truth is that she didn't get anything from you at all until yesterday, isn't it?"Hale nodded. "You're right. I did have some doubts about her in my mind, that's why I did tell her everything except the Chapter of Ascension."Hale seemed to reminisce about something else before giving a painful smile. "And then, as time passed by, I no longer suspected her. But I'm worried that it'll get her killed, so I chose not to say anything. I believed that as long as I said nothing, we'll be able to live a peaceful life! No one expects that in the end…"Hale signed, looking hopeless when he said that.However, Susan simply smiled icily. "Stop your crocodile tears, Hale. You never trusted me, so stop saying that you love me!"Hale smiled bitterly. He didn't w
Clarion was stunned when he saw Mrs. Hoffman was still trying to argue her way out."Even the way you argue is the same as the Origin Ninjas. Seriously?" Harvey smirked. "Right, I heard that the Origin Ninjas would leave the mark of a petal on the most private spot so that it was easier for them to identify each other. You must have seen it, right, Mr. Hoffman? Of course, I believe she'd definitely say it was just a tattoo that she had while she was in her youth."Unfortunately, I believe that Grand City has plenty of records. It should be quite easy for us to find the evidence we need. That's why, Mrs. Hoffman… Is there really a need to deny it anymore now that we've reached this point?"Mrs. Hoffman shuddered a little. She didn't expect that Harvey would be able to easily see through all her disguise. Most importantly, he even knew about the most damning evidence on her. In a situation like this, continuing with the argument really was pointless."You… You…!"At the same tim
Harvey said calmly, "You smell like one of them."Whoosh!Before Harvey could finish, Mrs. Hoffman immediately pounced at him. In midair, she waved her hand and threw a string of knives.All her blades were blue in color. They looked very pretty, but if they scratched one's skin, one could easily lose their lives if they weren't sent to the hospital immediately.Clarion was shocked when he saw what was unfolding. It was obvious he didn't expect Harvey's words to help them identify Mrs. Hoffman's real identity and forced her to attack.Still, that was quite normal. Thinking back about it, Mrs. Hoffman's calmness during this whole ordeal showed that she was not a normal woman.The power she suddenly showed was within their expectation, and they could understand it too.However, this exact revelation was making things more painful for Hale. It hurt him even more than finding out that his beloved wife sold him out. Clank! Clank! Clank!Harvey pulled up a small fruit knife and thr
Harvey's expression became cold as he watched Mrs. Hoffman. He was completely done with her.Mrs. Hoffman bit her lip and stared at Hale for a long time. "You're right! The one who sold you out is me. I sold your identity to other people, too. I'm also the one that almost got you killed. When I heard about the Chapter of Ascension in the morning, I was also the one who sent the message!"Hale's expression was one of bitterness and grief. He gritted his teeth and asked coldly, "Why?""Why?" Mrs. Hoffman scoffed, a hint of disdain on her face. "Why do you think I did this? Fine, I'll tell you. It's easy—after marrying you for so many years, I've never had a life of peace! We're either living in the streets or hiding! I didn't ask for a wealthy life. I just want a normal and peaceful life like any other ordinary woman! But I can't see us ever having that life! "If that's the case, why can't I gamble everything away? Why can't I sell you in exchange for wealth so I can have an e
Hale let out a bitter cry with a sorrowful expression. How could anyone expose that the person who slept next to them would be the one to stab them in the back?Hale whispered, "I simply didn't want that person to be you. You have been with me for so many years and have suffered so much. I've already treated you as my only family. If family like you betrayed me, it would do nothing but make me suffer."That was why I arranged such a test. I was hoping that Mr. Harvey would betray me once he knew who I really was and that I really did have the Chapter of Ascension. That way, I could continue executing my plans in peace."I didn't expect him to be completely uninterested in the Chapter of Ascension. Instead, you were the one who betrayed me again. It also meant that the one who turned me to Camellia and let her trace me was you…"Harvey didn't pin any blame on Hale after hearing what had happened. After giving it a thought, he said, "Normally speaking, we've just met for the first
"You… Hale! How…" Mrs. Hoffman crawled back up, her mind going black for a moment. She quickly pulled out her phone, about to make a call. Because she was too nervous, she kept on pressing the wrong numbers. She couldn't make that call.Harvey didn't say anything as he looked at this scene calmly.Meanwhile, Hale's expression began to change. There was a hint of sorrow in his eyes as he looked at the woman he loved. "Honey… Don't tell me that despite Mr. Harvey having no interest in the Chapter of Ascension, you let someone else get it instead? In short, you're the one that betrayed me… And has been betraying me…"A tear of blood formed from the corner of Hale's eyes as he spoke.Mrs. Hoffman, who was still trying to make that call, shuddered as she turned and looked at the man whom she had accompanied for many years.At the same time, someone pushed open the door. It was Clarion. He quickly walked into the room and leaned in next to Harvey, whispering, "Something happened