Defying the Fate of Beheading-Chapter 504 - 281: Confrontation in the Hall, Chilling Killing Intent

Chapter 504: Chapter 281: Confrontation in the Hall, Chilling Killing Intent

Joseph Williams was taken aback.

This was a secret he had never heard of.

The Duke sighed and said:

"Do you know why there is always a Demon King in the Underground City? Because the Underground City is not a natural landscape, but remnants left after the world was destroyed."

"The world’s hatred and the desperate cries of all beings will bind to every corner of the Underground City. This curse continuously spreads upward into individuals, eventually gathering within the bodies of the city’s creatures."

"The highest-ranked individuals gather the most curses, thus the Demon King is born."

Joseph’s expression subtly changed. According to his father, the Giant Race was no different from the elves in the past.

But the elves somehow managed to transfer this curse to a small portion of their people, thus the bloody and murderous race - the Giants - was born.

Ken Williams shook his head and said, "So do you understand now? The Elves were able to maintain their full power coming out of the Underground City because they cleverly solved the problem of the Demon King’s birth without relying on external forces."

"But this doesn’t mean they don’t have to pay a price." 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

"The Giants eventually spread across the continent. In order to solve the hidden troubles within the Giant Race, perhaps out of a sense of guilt towards their former compatriots, the Elf Realm began helping the Giants after becoming the dominant epoch."

"However, during the process of solving the madness of the Giants, the Elf Realm rapidly declined at an unimaginable speed, and ultimately solved the problem in a very short period of time."

"It’s hard to say there was no influence from the Giant Race."

Ken Williams said firmly:

"That’s why I will never stop closing off the weapons. I cannot gamble the Republic’s fate on their determination."

However, hearing his father’s words, a gentle smile appeared on Joseph’s lips.

"So if the Giant Tribe decides to let go ahead of time, would you consider closing the weapons?"

Only then did Ken turn to look at his son, seeing his eager eyes, he finally sighed:

"If they truly do that, I might consider lobbying them. But what gives you such confidence? The merchant who directly ran to the Giants’ lair?"

Just after he said this, they heard a knock on the door, and the Williams Family’s butler softly announced:

"Patriarch, the Duke Prime Minister is visiting."

Ken Williams turned his head in surprise to look at his son, finally speaking with relief:

"It seems you’ve at least learned how to persuade others."

"That’s also thanks to your teaching, father."

Ken Williams turned his head to the butler and said, "Please invite the Prime Minister in for a chat."

Not long after, an elderly man dressed in a suit walked in.

"Joseph, step outside for a moment."

Hearing this, Joseph Williams bowed and quietly retreated.

"He turns to you for this favor, and you actually dared to agree."

The Duke Prime Minister stepped forward, filled a cup with tea, and drank it in one gulp, saying:

"Why not agree? The current situation is clearly wrong. If handled poorly, the entire Tunisia will fall into the flames of war. Would you be satisfied with seeing such devastation?"

Ken Williams replied, "I don’t want to see that outcome, which is why I must keep this weapon in my hand."

Suddenly feeling a bit uninterested, he waved his hand and said:

"Forget it, let’s not talk about this. You and I have been at odds since entering the Royal Knight Academy. The rulers of Tunisia have changed three generations, and you’ve faced hardships repeatedly. Aren’t you resentful?"

The Duke’s expression was somewhat dazed.

From an ordinary commoner, he rose through the ranks to his current position through years of experience, naturally possessing true talent.

The Royal Knight Academy seldom recruited externally, and he was one of the students receiving a scholarship to attend.

In early years, his relationship with Ken Williams was like fire and water.

A commoner and the heir of a Duke; it was impossible for them not to have some opinions.

But as the years passed, the Duke came to acknowledge Ken Williams as a noble with great wisdom and perseverance.

The year they graduated, Ken, who seldom spoke openly with him, approached and asked if he had any thoughts of joining Tunisia’s administrative institutions.

Without hesitation, he replied, "I entered the Royal Knight Academy to use it as a stepping stone to practice what I’ve learned in the system."

Ken warmly welcomed him but also told him, "If that’s the case, we’ll be political enemies in the future."

The Duke initially thought this was Ken declaring war against him.

But after entering politics, he understood this was actually protection for him.

Tunisia’s four Duke families each represented four different factions.

Later, the Duke of Guderian Family, which supported him, had a tendency to stand with the commoners.

His outstanding performance had long captured the attention of the Duke of Guderian Family in school.

This family always liked to support excellent representatives from the grass roots to enter the higher echelons and speak on their behalf.

He also decided that if he had a chance to advance further in politics, he would compromise with the neutral Bruce Duke Family and gain temporary allies.

In the fifth year of his career, he succeeded in having the Duke of Guderian Family stand behind him.

In the seventh year, he successfully enlisted Duke Bruce as his ally.

Thus, his political enemies were reduced to just two.

The aristocratic faction’s doves—the Duke of Slode Family.