Chapter 418
418 – Tripartite talks
“Get that brat Bryan out here!” A thin middle-aged man swore and shouted, dragging along a reluctant Fanny as they burst into the castle.
The guards stationed along the heavily-guarded pathway seemed to recognize this thin middle-aged man. Everyone frowned and was worried but surprisingly none of them dared to stop him.
Due to Han Shuo’s stunning ability during the last three days, he had gained an exquisitely high status. Even in Ossen City, it was exceedingly rare to find someone who dared to abuse a noble so unbridled. A few soldiers who couldn’t identify this man were extremely furious but suddenly quietened down after the veterans succinctly explained, their expression filled with hints of reverence when they looked at this man again.
The loud curses were clearly audible from the assembly room at the third-floor of the castle where Han Shuo and his party were gathered. Old Hahn, Boris, Eevee, sacred swordmaster Karel, sacred magus Sabakas as well as Amyes and the others from the Dark Mantle smiled bitterly when they heard that voice.
Lawrence, Amyes and those who knew what was going on, suddenly glanced at Han Shuo with glinting eyes. Emily was even more uncomfortable. No one knew what unpredictable outcome this madman’s arrival would bring.
“Why has this guy come over?” Old Hahn’s expression suddenly changed, and soon after looked flabbergasted at Han Shuo who was smiling wryly and asked probingly, “Why would you have animosity with him?”
Han Shuo awkwardly scratched his head, his face bitter as he explained, “I don’t have any animosity with him. Forget it, let’s deal with things as they happen. I’ll go take a look.”
“Bryan, this madman cannot be provoked, you must treat him with caution!” Just as Han Shuo stood up from his seat and was heading out, Lawrence suddenly spoke while having a queer expression.
“I’ll take note of that!” Han Shuo replied and directly headed towards the exit.
Old Hahn face relaxed. Just when he decided not to pursue this further, he was driven mad by what Firenze said next.
“I’m addressing all of you! Including old fart Karel that’s still inside! Don’t think that I wouldn’t know you’re here just because you stay inside!“ Firenze sneered when he saw Old Hahn’s expression relax before resolutely continuing his sentence.
Han Shuo was stunned and stared blankly at Firenze. He thought in his heart that this man really had a unique personality. It seems that the person who dared to beat up Grand Duke Ashburn within the main hall was indeed not an ordinary person.
“Damn it, you mad dog, when did I ever offend you?” Old Hahn rarely became angry in his recent years. However, he was so angered as soon as he met with Firenze that he threw a vulgar remark.
“Your daughter-in-law seduced my daughter’s man! And Karel’s apprentice also snatched my daughter’s man! Damn it, are you all bully me because I’m far away at the southern border?!” Firenze was indeed a madman as Old Hahn described, cursing anyone he got his hands on.
When he said that, Emily’s pretty face turned deathly white. Han Shuo also trembled inwardly, thinking to himself that the situation was going downhill.
Sure enough, Old Hahn’s expression suddenly sank. He gave Firenze a cold, frosty gaze and asked, “What do you mean? Please make yourself clear! If you dare to randomly slander my family’s name and reputation, I’ll pursue this with my entire life”
Sacred swordmaster Karel and Sabakas had walked out at an unknown time and heard the conversation too. Karel glowered at Firenze and shouted loudly, “What the hell do you want? The empire is in chaos and we have no time for your nonsense!”
“This brat is in a relationship with Phoebe and Emily, but still dared to go after my daughter. Don’t you all know about it?” Firenze didn’t fear the rage of Old Hahn and Karel. He sneered as he paused, as though he had not cause enough chaos. He then added coldly, “I will definitely pursue this matter till the end. As long as it’s not settled, the civil strife within the empire has nothing to do with me. Do whatever you guys want, whoever lives or dies is none of my business. Hmph, even if Lancelot Empire was finished, I will not let anyone bully my daughter. If the few of you want to play, I’ll accompany you until the end!”
When he finished, everyone’s gaze was on Han Shuo, Fanny, Emily, and Phoebe. Old Hahn and Karel’s expressions turned ashen. On one hand, they were dumbfounded by the sudden revelation, and the other, they were shocked by Firenze’s reckless words.
To Old Hahn and Karel, their whole life had been dedicated to the Lancelot Empire. To them, the only thing they truly cared about was the future of Lancelot Empire. They could never be like the lunatic Firenze and disregard Lancelot Empire’s survival.
“Emily, is what he said true?” Old Hahn was somewhat embarrassed as he asked a pitiful looking Emily, who looked as though she was going to cry.