Chapter 17 - 16 Confronting Silas Cook_1
Legend of Dragon Son-in-law
17 Chapter 16 Confronting Silas Cook_1
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation
Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
âI heard someone was throwing a banquet here, so the humble Silas Cook came to liven things up!â
After kicking open the door to the private room, Silas Cook swaggered in, holding a bottle of alcohol.
Several burly underlings followed him.
Calvin Leopold and his group didnât come in; they stood outside, listening.
They were just waiting for Quella Radcliffe and Julius Reed to be humiliated before they came in to enjoy the spectacle.
âSir, youâ¦â
Slap!
A waiter had just started to speak when one of Silas Cookâs underlings slapped him across the face.
âAre you fucking blind? You donât recognize Brother Silas?â
This slap startled the Radcliffe Group employees and members of the Radcliffe Clan present.
These few people already looked fierce and ferocious, and with their aggressive entrance, how could anyone not be afraid?
âItâs alright, donât scare the guests!â
Silas Cook gestured with his hand, signaling his underlings to back off.
âIâm here today for one reason only: to offer everyone a drink.â
He swaggered over to the table and slammed the beer he was holding down on it with a âbangâ.
âToday, whoâs the host?â
Silas Cook looked around the room and asked.
All eyes promptly turned to Quella Radcliffe.
âI am!â
Quella Radcliffe stood up, her eyebrows furrowed as she looked at Silas Cook, âAnd who might you be?â
It was clear that the visitor had ill intentions.
But as far as she could remember, she hadnât provoked anyone.
âThe humble Silas Cook, wishing to share a drink with Miss Radcliffe.â
Silas Cook raised his glass, and his underlings immediately refilled it for him.
âSilas Cook from Gonzalez City, Iâve heard heâs a tough guy with quite a few lives on his hands these past few years.â
âHow did we get on this plagueâs bad side?â
Hearing the infamous name of Silas Cook, the employees and clan members all seemed a bit fearful.
They were all law-abiding citizens, when had they ever witnessed such a scene?
However, it seemed that Silas Cook was targeting Quella Radcliffe specifically, and it had nothing to do with them.
With this thought, everyone was actually quite eager to watch the drama unfold.
âSo itâs Brother Silas.â
Quella Radcliffe had also heard of Silas Cookâs notoriety.
However, she hadnât given it much thought, as there was absolutely no connection between them.
Quella Radcliffe didnât want trouble, so she raised her glass and shared a drink with Silas Cook.
But before she could even put her glass down, Silas Cookâs underling had already refilled it.
âWhat do you mean by this?â
Quella Radcliffe frowned, unease growing inside her.
âItâs said that with good friends, a thousand cups of wine are too few. Miss Radcliffe, surely you wonât deny me this face, right?â
Silas Cook swirled his glass, a taunting smile covering his face.
âOur Brother Silas has been out and about for many years, and no one has ever dared to disrespect him!â
âThe last person who dared to not give face to Brother Silas got both his legs broken!â
âDonât be unappreciative!â
The underlings behind Silas Cook jeered menacingly, their words carrying an obvious threat.
âIâll drink for her!â
Just as Quella Radcliffe didnât know what to do, Julius Reed stood up from beside her and snatched the glass away.
âWho the fuck do you think you are!â
Silas Cookâs face darkened, and he smashed his glass to the ground.
âWhen I do things, itâs not anyone elseâs place to interfere! Kid, youâre really fucking spoiling the mood!â
As soon as Silas Cook finished speaking, his underlings started advancing towards Julius Reed.
âBrother Silas, this is my husband, Iâll share a drink with you.â
Quella Radcliffe hurriedly picked up the glass, standing in front of Julius Reed.
The rest of them took their seats, keen to watch the show.
âOh! So itâs Miss Radcliffeâs husband!â
Silas Cook picked his ear, speaking with disdain, âIâve heard the Radcliffe Family married off to some loser, turns out itâs this guy right here!â
He shook his head, pointing at Quella Radcliffe, âI can let it go, but you see this case of beer? You and I will split it, drink it all up!â
Clang!
An underling threw a case of beer on the ground, his gaze cold and threatening.
It was as if they would immediately rush over and break Julius Reedâs legs if the challenge wasnât met.
Even a fool could tell that Silas Cook was here to pick a fight.
âSit down!â
Julius Reed pressed on Quella Radcliffeâs shoulder, making her sit back down in the chair.
âBrother Silas, right? Iâve long heard of your great reputation!â
Julius Reed picked up a bottle of beer from the table and weighed it in his hand.
âKid, I really look down on you! A man who lives off a woman canât shit straight!â
Upon hearing these words, a smug look flashed across Silas Cookâs eyes.
After all, a manâs reputation was like a shadow, and he, Silas Cook, took pride in being known.
Bang!
But in the next moment, Julius Reed violently threw the beer bottle in his hand, smashing it right into Silas Cookâs face!
The massive force made Silas Cook step back several times, and blood began to show on his forehead.
âFuck! You think you can play tough with me?â
Silas Cook placed his hand on his forehead, gently wiping away the fresh blood, and then licked it with his tongue.
âPtui!â
He let out a cold laugh and pointed at Julius Reed, âIf I donât beat you crippled today, Iâll take your surname!â
Bang!
The doors to the Emperor Hall were suddenly shut.
That scared even the diners.
Silas Cook was a ruthless man, and now Julius Reed dared to hit him on the head with a beer bottle!
A chill went down everyoneâs spine.
âBrother Silas, we have nothing to do with him, please donât take your anger out on us!â
An employee of Radcliffe Group stood up, saying with a forced smile.
He was genuinely afraid that Silas Cook, in his rage, would deal with him too.
Slap!
âGo to hell, quit making trouble!â
Silas Cook slapped the employee across the face and pulled a dagger from his lower back.
âBoy, since you dared to hit me today, Iâm going to cripple your hands!â
âJulius!â
Quella Radcliffe was so anxious her heart almost reached her throat, if Silas Cook really got serious, it would be too late to call the police.
Now that the private room door was locked, the people outside had no idea what was happening inside.
It was a situation where heaven wouldnât respond and earth couldnât help.
âItâs nothing, just a minor trouble.â
Julius Reed patted her shoulder, signaling Quella Radcliffe not to worry.
He had yet to test how good his skills were since regaining his memory.
Now that someone with no foresight had come barging in, he might as well satisfy them.
âYouâre facing death and still playing the tough guy! Drag him over here!â
Silas Cook rubbed his eyes, tears streaming down nonstop.
Beer mixed with blood, making his eyes bloodshot and red.
âYou dared to hit Brother Silas, youâre asking for death!â
Several underlings strode over, reaching out to grab Julius Reedâs arm.
Crack!
Julius Reed sidestepped, breaking one underlingâs arm directly!
âAhâ¦â
A scream like slaughtering a pig echoed in the private room, but Julius Reed had no intention of stopping.
His right foot kicked out fiercely, landing hard on the underlingâs chest.
Bang!
The entire body of the hitman went flying and lay on the ground, spitting out blood.
âPractitioner!â
Silas Cookâs brow furrowed and he shot out like a snake!
âBe careful!â
Quella Radcliffe yelled out in alarm when she saw him suddenly make a move.
âPerfect timing!â
Julius Reed grabbed one underling with one hand, and spun his body around!
Purkch!
Silas Cookâs knife, accurate and unerring, plunged right into the body of that underling.
Bang!
Seizing the moment, Julius Reed delivered a flying kick to Silas Cookâs ribs!