Chapter 154 - 130 Kael: Don’t Interrupt Me When I’m Speaking (10600, 39/65)_3

"Didn’t we plan to seize this opportunity from the start, to send those scoundrels to hell?"

"Anyway, I’m already old, I just want to take that group down with me!"

"We must prove they’re lying, or Lord Kael won’t have any leverage to strike back!"

Seeing the determination in their eyes, Kael shook his head.

Even though he knew they might be speaking sincerely now, Kael didn’t like the idea of changing plans at the last moment.

So, the moment these people started showing signs of hesitation, he decided they would no longer be the key to his counterattack against Earl Campbell.

He needed to find a new method to strike back.

...

Meanwhile, in the Royal Capital, in the nobles’ district.

A few nobles gathered to discuss their strategies.

"Have you heard? Baron Helois has returned to the Royal Capital."

"You’re behind the times. Today, the people we sent out were already spotted by Baron Helois."

"Tsk, filthy incubus blood. Why doesn’t the Noble Council just kill this fellow already!"

"Kill him? What a shame that would be. I saw that child from afar before, quite attractive. Aren’t you tempted?"

"Doesn’t your family already secretly keep an elf? I heard that you let the child the elf gave birth to be raised outside, then brought them back home as your concubine.

You’re quite a player. If the elves found out about this, there’d be trouble."

"Enough, stop talking nonsense. I never did such a thing. Don’t say that, or it’ll attract those pretty heads, which would be troublesome."

"Isn’t it already knocking on your door?"

"Alright, stop talking. The Count is here."

With a series of clear footsteps approaching, the voices quieted down.

Earl Campbell stood at the top of the terrace, looking down at the group of nobles. He turned to Baron Bernard beside him and said:

"Your son shouldn’t have any problems this time. He only committed some economic errors. Handle it well, and there won’t be any issues."

Baron Bernard nodded, subconsciously avoiding the gaze of his wife, who was clinging to his arm.

This subtle discontent he felt turned slightly pleasing as Earl Campbell and his wife exchanged glances.

"You’ve interacted with Baron Helois. What do you think of him?" Earl Campbell asked indifferently.

In some way, he and Baron Helois had a distant familial connection, though he would never acknowledge it. The lowly incubus bloodline filled him with shame.

How could Lion Heart Blood be tainted by incubus lineage?

"That person is very dangerous..." Baron Bernard said, biting his lip.

"Dangerous? He’s far from reaching the Extraordinary Rank!

How dangerous can he be? There’s no way such a young child could already strategize with unique insight, right?"

"It’s hard to explain. I just feel that opposing him is like being watched by a cunning spider.

You never know when you’ll be caught in his web, unable to move. I always feel it would be a huge problem being his enemy...

Of course, compared to you, he’s still far inferior!"

"Tomorrow’s matter is already settled. Even if he tries to drag your son into it, the chances are almost zero.

The Noble Council still has many dissatisfied voices. You need to work on calming things down; don’t wait for me to intervene."

Baron Bernard opened his mouth to speak but eventually swallowed his words, only nodding in the end.

...

The next day.

[Royal Capital - Noble Council - Courtroom]

A few players sat uneasily in the courtroom. They weren’t witnesses, just ordinary attendees.

At this moment, Nan Ke looked at the nobles seated above, the jury and other attendees including many nobles.

Since entering the Royal Capital, this was the first time they saw so many members of the ruling class in one place.

Normally, they would try everything to get tasks from these nobles that offered great rewards.

But considering the information they had recently received, they now felt nothing but discomfort looking at these people.

Indeed, only Brother Kael’s jeans could warm their hearts. The NPCs in this game were all too wicked.

Before the trial began, Nan Ke, and Sister Astate finally saw Kael again after a long time.

Kael rarely wore a noble’s outfit in black and white with gold embroidery. The tailored outfit exuded a faint air of mystery as he walked in.

He was always like this. Those who met him would be deeply impressed by Kael’s appearance, often overlooking his personality to some extent.

Only those who frequented forums and knew Kael’s character well understood the latent power hidden within this Incubus Baron.

Of course, these inner qualities weren’t easily seen. Now, everyone’s eyes occasionally glanced at the calm Kael as he moved to the observation seat.