strokinit Chapter 97 The Cold-Blooded Wolf
Chapter 97 The Cold-Blooded Wolf
Chapter 97 The Cold-Blooded Wolf
Richard didn't understand why Count Runaway would make such a decision, but regardless of whether Runaway won or lost, the Count seemed to have never considered Chiffon's situation.
If the wolf's surprise attack succeeds.
Furthermore, the Starry Sky Royal Family did not want to see chaos in the North, so they chose to compromise and acknowledge that the Wolf King was in charge of the North.
As a vassal of the Wolf, Chiffon would naturally benefit from this, so why would the Earl need to inform Richard in advance?
But what if we lose...
Not to mention Earl of Strombard, even the entire Strombard territory will be renamed. Under such circumstances, how could they possibly arrange a way out for an insignificant vassal like Chiffon?
Despite Richard's disrespectful attitude, Earl of the Wolf did not react, remaining with his back to the study and speaking indifferently.
"So what if it is?"
Richard looked at his unwavering back and heard his almost indifferent tone, and suddenly felt ridiculous.
Why?
"The wolves have my farming techniques, yet instead of developing their own agriculture, they insist on starting a war at this crucial time?"
"Why risk everything to put the Swift Wolf on the gambling table, hoping that the Starry Sky Royal Family won't bear to see the Northern Territory in chaos and will spare you?"
"Don't you consider what will happen if you lose the bet?"
"Even if you don't care about your own life and fate, nor about the centuries-old legacy of the Wolves, don't you care about your elder brother's future?"
"besides..."
"Have you forgotten that you have a daughter who runs a dessert shop in Frostfolk Territory?"
Richard had many questions in his mind. He really couldn't understand where Earl Wolf got the confidence to start a war at this time.
But he knew that with the terrifying strength of the Starry Sky Royal Family, the current Wolves were definitely not someone that Benlang could contend with.
The northern border is far away.
However, it is also imperial territory. If Benlang really insists on killing Duke Shuangmo, who can guarantee that the Starry Sky Royal Family will not gather a large army to go north to quell the rebellion?
Second Sister lived an honest and law-abiding life in Frostfoil City. Even if the Wolf Strike succeeded in the surprise attack, who could guarantee that Frostfoil's retainers or knights wouldn't kill her as a spy the moment she was caught?
As for the eldest brother, as the first heir of Benlang, he will definitely die without a burial place if Benlang is defeated.
And the fourth sister...
Thinking of her sent a chill down Richard's spine.
Back then, Fourth Sister was labeled a heretic by the Holy See, and the Inquisition even issued a trial order against her.
Given Benlang's status and strength, he could easily step forward and demand that the Holy See of Light withdraw its arrest of Fourth Sister.
But he didn't do that...
Could it be that some so-called "a small act of impatience can ruin a great plan" means that for the sake of taking control of the Northern Territory, one is willing to gamble away the entire Wolf Territory and even the life of one's own child?
This indifference.
This selfishness.
This chilled Richard to the bone.
The reason he cares so much about the kinship ties with his other brothers and sisters is because the wolf has no feelings whatsoever.
Not every family will drive away their adult children.
The ancestors of the Wolf race started as beast tamers and did not need to rely on bloodlines to inherit their innate power like Frost and Frostfox.
However, on certain rules, they are even more ruthless than them.
The wind blew in through the window, rattling the windowpanes and lifting the hem of Earl of the Wolf's robes. He slowly turned around, his gaze fixed on Richard.
"Watch your position and your words."
Richard.
"I'll say it again, you just focus on developing your Chiffon Territory. The affairs between the Wolf and Frostfodder are none of your business."
"There will be some significant turmoil in the North, and what you need to do is focus on improving your own strength."
Richard smiled.
He stepped forward, straightened his back, and met the gaze of Earl of the Wolf's eyes without a trace of fear.
"identity?"
"On a larger scale..."
"Qifeng is a vassal of Benlang. I only want to know whether the decisions my lord has made will plunge my territory into a quagmire of war that is not in accordance with the law."
"To put it simply, I am your son, and I have the right to question you about why you would risk the lives of other family members for your own selfish reasons."
This was the first time Richard had so openly rebelled; he had had enough of this indifferent and boring father-son relationship.
Furthermore.
Chiffon cakes already lack development time. You, Wolves, have obtained advanced farming technology, but instead of focusing on development, you insist on messing around.
Richard even had a crazy idea in his mind...
If there is an opportunity in the future...
It wouldn't be bad to let the eldest brother succeed to the throne ahead of schedule.
This way, the Earl won't cause any more trouble in the future and create unnecessary problems for chiffon cakes.
Solve the problem?
No.
Wouldn't it be better to just cut off all these troublemakers with a single, decisive action?
You are cold-blooded.
I can be more cold-blooded than you.
This is what it means for the student to surpass the teacher!
Earl Benlang's expression finally changed slightly, a hint of annoyance flashing in his eyes. Lan Yue's extraordinary pressure was quietly released, and an invisible wave of energy swept towards Richard.
The study seemed to have been swept by a gust of wind; the tables and chairs were trembling slightly and creaking loudly from being squeezed.
Richard felt a tightness in his chest from the immense pressure, and his breathing became rapid.
But he still didn't back down at all. Meeting Griffin's gaze, he said, word by word, "You can disregard Qi Feng, disregard Second Sister's situation, and disregard Fourth Sister's life or death."
"I can understand all of this, because we have all been driven away and no longer belong to the Wolf Pack, but Big Brother should not also pay the price for your reckless decision."
As Griffin looked at him, the anger in his eyes gradually faded, replaced by indifference, and he suppressed his extraordinary aura.
"Since I dared to make this decision, I naturally have my reasons. If you are afraid, you can return Qi Feng's fiefdom and title now."
"otherwise..."
"Go back to your Chiffon, but I can assure you that until the conflict in the North ends, no one, including Frost, will touch your Chiffon."
Richard was taken aback for some reason.
His eyes were filled with doubt.
On what basis can the other party make such a guarantee? You should know that the great Frost City was built with funds from the royal family and Frostfox.
Frost is undoubtedly Frostfollicle's most loyal staunch supporter, but what the other party said sounds like they're saying that Wolf is Frostfollicle's lord.
He suddenly remembered Earl Benlang's unusual behavior of publicly rejecting Shuangmo, and his heart skipped a beat.
Could it be...?
Does Benlang really have other plans or confidence?
Or did they secretly bribe Frost?
impossible.
If that were the case, then every move Chiffon made would be reported to the Earl by Frost. How could he not even know that Chiffon had tamed the Rock Armored Earth Dragon?
Richard's doubts deepened.
but...
He picked up the wine glass on the tea table, tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp, then laughed and said, "Then so be it. I will go back and develop chiffon cake properly. But before that, I hope to obtain a permit."
In the North, the Wolf's reputation is as good as a golden signboard. Since he made a guarantee, it means he is confident that he will not drag Chiffon into this turmoil.
This is enough.
As for the North...
What's it to me?
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