CHAPTER 849: DISCARDED

"You bastards! Get that traitor out here now! Are you protecting the traitor who betrayed us for the devils?"

"You have all fallen too low if you must protect a leader who has ties to the devils. Your family deserves to fall!"

"Bring that bastard Munez out now! Let us see him!"

Many shouts resounded from the crowd near the teleportation formation in several places around the floating land. The remaining elders and many cultivators from the Barevisk family had already been dispatched to hold them off so they would not enter the formation.

As the crowd continued to grow, the cultivators from the Barevisk family became increasingly overwhelmed. With their numbers rising, the only thing preventing the situation from turning into a fight was that no one had started it yet. If someone crazy enough triggered the chain reaction, it could lead to a large-scale battle.

Fortunately, despite many anger and crowd, they could still holding back from triggering the bloodbath. They know that things will turn ugly if they just battle here. the power from the angry mobs are almost at the same with the cultivators from the Barevisk family that holding them off.

The other powers that came with the intent to visit the manor also joined the crowd, increasing both the morale and the strength of the people.

As the surroundings of the floating land grew more heated with chaos from the angry mob, an announcement finally came from above. It could be heard across the city, loud and clear.

"To the people of the Barevisk territory, I’m Ferix Barevisk. I have a few announcements to make."

The moment the people heard who it was, silence fell instantly. They wanted to hear the announcement, especially because the speaker could also be considered one of the victims of Munez’s machinations. Before Munez was chosen as the successor, many had believed that Ferix was the only one worthy of becoming the next patriarch.

Now that he had returned, they wanted to know what stance Ferix would take.

"I already know about what my brother has done, and I want to tell you all that I am on your side. There is no place for traitors here, and whoever it is, even if it is my brother, I will let justice befall him," Sir Ferix said.

"Now, regarding this matter, I have decided to take it into my own hands. This is to prevent further chaos and to avoid any bloodshed. I will not let my family fall to traitors, and I will not let any of you die in a meaningless fight."

"With the support of the elders, I will assume the role of patriarch to stabilize the situation. I will conduct a full investigation into everything my brother has done in the past. I will bring the justice and judgment that my brother deserves."

Hearing that, the people felt satisfied and their anger calmed. These were the words they had been waiting for, to bring Munez and anyone involved with him to judgment.

"Second, regarding the attack by the Silent Reaper and their connection to my brother: I have already confirmed that the Silent Reaper received a mission from my older brother to assassinate His Majesty Aldrian the Great. The reason is still unknown because I could not question him; he is still unconscious.

"We have already established communication with His Majesty Aldrian the Great, and he does indeed know about this."

The people felt their hearts tremble. The rumor was actually true, and it made them uneasy. What would be Aldrian the Great’s response? He would not take it lightly, right? His reputation alone already had a deterrent effect, let alone if he decided to act personally.

The Barevisk family could collapse in a single day. A long-standing family with a rich history would fall, and their fall would be a classic one—offending someone who should never have been offended.

"Fortunately, Aldrian the Great, in his generosity, has said that he will not take any action. Instead, he supports my decision and judgment. He will let us handle this matter ourselves."

The people released a sigh of relief. This was truly the best outcome. They could not help but praise Aldrian’s generosity in this matter. Someone had tried to kill him, yet he chose not to pursue it personally. Instead, he entrusted the judgment to the family of the one who had tried to harm him.

However, the people also saw this as Aldrian the Great indirectly supporting Ferix Barevisk as the new patriarch. With Elder Ferix leading, he would finally take care of all the problems caused by his brother.

With the support of Aldrian the Great, Elder Ferix’s position would become much stronger. Given the family’s fragile situation, he would have greater authority to do whatever was necessary to fix the problems. Many even doubted there would be any opposition at all.

"Lastly, the Barevisk family will be closed to any visitors until we stabilize the family’s condition and cleanse any remaining influence of my brother. I cannot promise how long it will take, but I will handle the matter as quickly as possible. We ask for your support and understanding regarding this."

"Please believe in me, and you will soon hear good news. Please return to your homes safely and in an orderly manner."

"That is all from me. Thank you for your attention, and have a good day."

After that, silence filled the air as Sir Ferix finished his announcement. The people understood that the situation had already been taken care of with his words, so they finally began to disperse. They still felt anger toward Munez, but they believed that Sir Ferix could restore the family.

Moreover, with Aldrian the Great behind him, there would be no problem.

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A few hours later, in the Valroy family’s manor, a middle-aged man sat in meditation inside his special training room. He was wearing a casual white robe designed specifically for training. He had long black hair and an unblemished face that could still attract many of the opposite sex.

His aura at the peak of the pseudo-immortal stage was truly intimidating as he circulated his cultivation technique. The space around him trembled slightly, and even his body floated a few centimeters above the ground.

A moment later, he took a deep breath as the energy surrounding him responded. The flow of energy gradually ceased, and his body slowly descended. A moment after, he opened his eyes. Blue irises, much like Aldrian’s, shone calmly, his gaze radiated confidence, as if everything was under control.

This was the most powerful man in the Valroy family, the one who held the highest authority. The one and only patriarch of the Valroy family—Elliot Valroy.

He stood up and walked outside the room. The moment he stepped out, he was greeted by his butler, who was already standing beside the door.

"Good work on your effort, Master," the butler said as he handed Elliot a small white towel. Elliot took the towel and wiped the sweat from his face for a moment. After he was done, he looked at his butler.

"Is there anything I need to know after my seclusion this time?" he asked.

The butler nodded in response. "Yes, Master. In fact, during the month of your seclusion, many things have happened that you need to know. This also involves Young Master Randolf, and I must say, it is quite a serious matter. The detailed reports of everything that happened in the past month have already been placed on the table in your office."

Patriarch Elliot raised his eyebrows when he heard that. His son was directly involved? His curiosity rose, and he decided to take a look at the report first. He walked, followed by his butler, for a few minutes toward his office.

The moment he entered his office, he immediately saw several scrolls neatly arranged on his desk so he could read them comfortably and in order.

He did not waste any time and picked up the scroll on the far left to begin reading. As he read, his expression shifted from a frown to astonishment. Once he finished, he reached for the next scroll beside it. He continued in that manner until he had gone through all the reports.

After finishing, he frowned deeply and looked at his butler.

"What is Randolf’s reaction? What move did he make regarding the matter with the Barevisk family?"

"Young Master Randolf has already sent word that we should not meddle in the Barevisk family’s affairs. He instructed us to cut all connections with them and act as if we know nothing about what Munez has done. Fortunately, our involvement is still unknown to the public, so our image remains intact," the butler replied.

"With all those rumors, it would not be good to keep supporting Munez. Moreover, with Aldrian the Great involved in this, it would be bad for us to maintain any connection with Munez."

Patriarch Elliot nodded. In other words, they had to cast aside Munez and sever all their ties with the Barevisk family.

He agreed with Randolf’s decision and could not help but once again feel proud of his son’s judgment. This was the reason he had confidence in entrusting the family’s authority to him during his absence, such as when he was in seclusion.

Still, he could not help but think about the recent events, those that also involved a man he already knew before his seclusion.

’Aldrian the Great... truly a terrifying man. Could Randolf handle him?’