Chapter 15: The Fate of the New King

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

[Reese’s angle]

My hands couldn’t help but shake when I got the detailed report of the Winslets’ life in Putinino Town.

Especially when I saw the name “Natalie Winslet” inside. Natalie was a name that had been with me for a long time.

The report read, “Father: Luke Winslet, Mother: Natalie Winslet, Daughter: Evelyn Winslet, Son: Dylan Winslet.”

In a moment, I seemed to feel the suffocating sensation spreading from my chest.

I tasted Dylan’s blood that had left on the ring. The taste of rust made me certain that Dylan was also a “heretic.” And Natalie was the young girl I had watched with my own eyes as she carried her lover’s corpse into the fire.

So Natalie’s child, Dylan, was the “new king?”

I didn’t care why Natalie had lied to me back then, and I didn’t want to know how she had managed to escape the fire. I was happy that she was living happily, and of course, I would wish her well. The premise was that she was just an ordinary traitor. I would turn a blind eye and let her go again, and that was my only selfishness.

But then, I didn’t know what to do. Dylan was very likely the “new king.”

If they were allowed to leave, the storm in the Kindred would never cease. This was because to the Kindred, the “new king” was like a bomb. It was impossible to determine when and where it would explode. Those who wanted to overthrow the House of Stuart were coveting the “new king,” and those who wanted to protect the House of Stuart wanted to eliminate the “new king.”

What could I do to protect everyone I wanted to protect?

The answer that I couldn’t figure out even after thinking for the entire night was revealed on the next day after I met my master. I wanted to protect Natalie after all.

So I lied to my respected master and told him that I didn’t find any information about Evelyn Winslet.

However, Master’s next words exposed all my secrets. Before I knew anything, Master had already found out everything he wanted to know.

Why did Master go and investigate it himself? Why didn’t he believe me?

I didn’t dare think too deeply about these questions, because I subconsciously knew that these were sins that I would be severely punished for.

I wanted to give her a chance to live and I wouldn’t hesitate even if it meant sacrificing my life. However, Master told me that my life was worthless.

I didn’t know what else I could do for him at the thought that the young man who looked so much like Natalie would die so easily. He seemed to have all of Natalie’s strengths and he was also more heartwarming than Natalie.

“Fine. Since this is the first time you’ve begged me, I’ll give you a chance. Send someone you can trust to unify the southern powers of the Kindred. As for who these powers want to help? Heh! It’s all up to you.”

In the midst of pain, I heard Master’s sound of salvation.

No matter what, I never thought that Master would let the “new king” off because of my request.

Although I knew that Master had his own plans, it was already a pleasant surprise for Natalie and her family to escape death temporarily.

I couldn’t believe it, and I didn’t dare to ask Master again. Just like that, I left the hotel where Master was staying with relieved steps.

I thought I could go see an old friend.

[Liam’s angle]

Sitting on the couch, I scrutinized the guard in front of me.

“Are you saying that you haven’t found any detailed information about Evelyn Winslet?”

I chuckled and tapped my finger knuckle against the coffee table next to me. This movement relaxed me.

“Yes, Master.” Reese knelt on one knee and answered my question.

“Seventeen years ago, the Winsle family of four settled in Putinino Town. Their father, Luke, rented a shop on West Street called Eddie’s Bakery. Their daughter, Evelyn Winslet, 18, has a twin brother named Dylan and her mother is called Natalie.” I paused, then smiled. “Natalie Mendes.”

“What an unforgettable name.” I put the side of my face on my hand. “Good. This is the second time you disobeyed me because of a woman.”

“Master, please punish me.”

Reese lowered his head so I couldn’t see his expression.

“Is that all you want to talk about?” I asked.

“Please, Master, let Natalie and her family go.”

Reese’s answer really surprised me. The guard who had been with me for so long had actually asked me for a favor.

“Hm? Reese, are you begging me to spare the ‘new king?'”

I put away my smile casually. It wasn’t just Ashley and the Keschi family who were being stupid. Had Reese been affected by them too? Was he trying to challenge the authority of the Stuarts? My last name was still Stuart!

Reese didn’t dare to speak again, so he stayed on his knees in front of me.

After a long time, Reese’s clothes were completely soaked in sweat. He must have imagined some torture again!

“Do you like Natalie Mendes? If I ask you to trade your life for hers, will you be willing to do so?” I asked him.

“Yes!” Reese suddenly raised his head and looked at me with a burning gaze.

Ha, he actually dared to look at me directly.

“What are you thinking? Do you think your life can replace that of the ‘new king?’ If killing you can end the dispute of the ‘new king,’ do you think you can still live until now?”

“I’m sorry, Master. It’s my fault.” Confessing his mistake, Reese lowered his head again.

“Fine. Since this is the first time you’ve begged me, I’ll give you a chance. Send someone you can trust to unify the southern powers of the Kindred. As for who these powers want to help? Heh! It’s all up to you.”

“Master, what do you want to do?”

“I’ve been too lazy to make a move all these years and let that old man order me around for so long. It’s time to give him some trouble.”

I spinned the ring in my hand as I moved my gaze out of the window.

I still couldn’t figure out how powerful Groser was, considering how he was able to unify the royal family of the Kindred. Those years of probing were nothing more than small skirmishes. I had also been waiting for the birth of the “new king.” Since he had climbed onto the throne by stepping on the skeletons of the members of the House of Stuart, I assumed that Groser would be ready for battle!

I was really looking forward to it! The war between the old and the new king. Would the prophecy be broken?

After receiving my order, Reese left in relaxation. He was only a person who could betray me twice for a woman, ha!

So, was the kitten only the relative of the “new king,” or was she the “new king?” Let me reveal it myself!