Chapter 201 - 201 200 still surging undercurrents

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Chapter 201: 200 still surging undercurrents Chapter 201: 200 still surging undercurrents Sterling Family, villa. When Lymco returned here and entered the study, he saw Barry with a calm face but an unpleasant complexion. Seeing Barry like this, Lymco couldn’t help but think in his heart. (So, you too can have such moments?) Seeing his father in such a bad mood, Lymco felt not empathy but a sense of satisfaction. His father had spent his life scheming against others, gaining benefits at their expense, and had hardly ever been at a disadvantage. Although he had not been disadvantaged today, he had been thwarted by a mere Adventurer, and that probably didn’t sit well with him. “Father.” Lymco’s thoughts remained unspoken; he still respectfully greeted his father with a bow. Barry glanced at Lymco, and just like last time, without any pleasantries, he went straight to the point. “I didn’t expect that an Adventurer would have no aspirations to become a Noble; I was careless this time.” Indeed, he had been careless. If Barry had known about this matter in advance, he certainly would not have tried to outwit Shane in this manner. So, this time it could only be said that Barry was unprepared. Lymco, however, really wanted to ask. “Father, what exactly was all that about today?” Lymco voiced his doubt. Before, Lymco had wanted to know what his father was up to in order to help him marry the Princess, but Barry had offered no explanation, only asking for his cooperation. Now that the plan seemed to have failed, what Barry was scheming became quite intriguing. In fact, Barry’s idea was quite straightforward. “I was planning to let you perform a great feat and then, with that credit, propose marriage to His Majesty.” This time, Barry revealed his thoughts. “Perform a great feat?” Lymco showed a look of surprise. Barry took a deep breath and spoke slowly. “Originally, I intended to lure that Adventurer into our territory to annihilate the Old Demon Clan Faction.” Because Shane had annihilated Beddo’s branch of the Old Demon Clan, Barry believed that as long as Shane appeared in his territory, the Old Demon Clan Faction within would definitely get the news and take action against him. “That Adventurer has had contact with Laischa, the mastermind behind the assassination ten years ago, and has wiped out Beddo and Killian’s branch of the Old Demon Clan Faction; once such news is known, the restless elements of the Old Demon Clan Faction within our territory will surely emerge.” Barry intended to use Shane as bait to draw out all the nuisances of the Old Demon Clan Faction. But... “My ultimate goal was not to allow him to truly achieve a great feat, prove his worth, and receive greater rewards; instead, it was to have you accompany him in the name of assisting in the suppression.” Barry declared coldly. “And once he draws out the Old Demon Clan Faction, he becomes useless.” Hearing this, Lymco, who knew his father’s ruthless nature, almost immediately understood his intentions. “...Father intends to take this opportunity to eliminate that Adventurer?” Lymco asked in a deep voice. “The Adventurer seems to be quite favored by the Princess,” Barry didn’t answer directly, but said with an icy voice, “Since that is the case, we cannot allow him to stay by the Princess’s side. Of course, we must make good use of the things he has left behind and their intended purpose.” To this end, Barry had actually made a lot of arrangements. What arrangements, you ask? The arrangements to frame Shane! “If the plan goes smoothly, after the people from the Old Demon Clan Faction show themselves, we will be able to eliminate them along with Shane once and for all,” Barry said without mercy, “At that time, according to my arrangements back in my territory, all the evidence will point to him attacking us from behind while we deal with the Old Demon Clan Faction.” This way, Barry could frame Shane, causing him to bear false charges. Adding to that the numerous suspicions in the incident involving Beddo, the fact that Shane had issues could be firmly established. “By then, you will become the one who thwarted the conspiracy of this problematic Adventurer, saved the Kingdom, and eliminated many from the Old Demon Clan. The merit that would have fallen on the Adventurer will not only all become yours but will be greatly magnified.” Barry laid out his entire plan. “In such a scenario, you would effectively be eliminating a threatening rival for love, while also creating an association with the Princess.” The first person of the opposite sex to whom he had been so close was such a villain; even the Princess must have been greatly shaken, right? And as the hero who unveiled this “villain’s” true face, it would be much easier for Lymco to create an association with Luoqi. “As long as you make some moves and take opportunities to get close to the Princess, replacing that Adventurer won’t be difficult,” Barry tapped the table as he spoke, “Once that happens, I will propose to His Majesty on your behalf. I believe that for someone who has accomplished great feats and is extremely competent, with an impeccable background, His Majesty’s agreement will be highly probable.” This was Barry’s perfect calculation. Of course, there were many details to take care of before Barry could achieve the desired outcome, but he had already thought through them carefully and formulated countermeasures. It might not be said to be foolproof, but at least all the strings had been pulled. Who would have thought that Shane’s straightforward rejection would make all of Barry’s arrangements and the efforts he had put into them all for naught? How could Barry not be infuriated? Lymco eventually understood his father’s thoughts and couldn’t help feeling a sense of regret. Recalling the figure that emitted endless Qi during the audience, and then thinking about the distance between that person and the Princess, Lymco involuntarily moved one of his palms. That palm was wrapped in a bandage soaked with blood. Feeling the sharp pain from the bloody palm, Lymco almost couldn’t resist clenching it again, letting his nails dig into the flesh once more. “So now, what should we do since the plan has failed?” Lymco couldn’t help but ask this. “Now?” Barry seemed to be pondering this question as well, after a long pause, he finally said, “Since we’ve already had this lesson, we must first figure out everything about that Adventurer.” “What he cares about and what he doesn’t, what he aspires to and what he does not wish to pursue, we need to know all this before we can devise the next plan.” “Moreover, this time he himself reminded me that his strength comes from his Unique Skill, and that Unique Skill has conditions for its use.” “If we can figure out that condition and know his fatal weakness, that would be the most advantageous for us.” Barry’s words were telling Lymco what his next steps should be. “Father, do you want me to approach him?” Lymco sought confirmation. “You must be concerned about how he gets along with the Princess as well,” Barry didn’t deny it and said indifferently, “Besides, by approaching him, you can also take the opportunity to get close to the Princess, killing two birds with one stone.” What to do next – Lymco didn’t need anyone else to teach him. “...Understood.” Lymco was silent for a moment, then emotionlessly nodded his head. The undercurrents against Shane were still surging.

Chapter 201 - 201 200 still surging undercurrents

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