Chapter 36: The Cause of Madness
Richard, who was about to lock the door and escape, almost suffered a heart attack when he saw Wren on horseback.
Wasn't this kid dealt with by the Red Label Gang?
Forcibly suppressing the palpitation that rose from his heart, Richard had a smile on his face that was more ugly than crying.
"Wren, uncle, I warn you, those bastards of the Red Label Gang didn't kill you because of my face! You get out of Vanlin as soon as possible, or you won't see the sun tomorrow. β
The middle-aged man threatened Wren as he stretched out his trembling hand to open the door that had just been locked.
It seems that it is impossible to go through the front door, so I can only quietly go through the back door.
Seeing that his uncle was obviously scared, but pretended to be "someone behind me", Wren couldn't help but want to laugh.
An ass in a lion's skin!
These four words are an incisive portrayal of Richard!
"Stinky and shameless!"
Miss Ranger muttered from behind Wren, making Wren smile even more.
Well, really...... Correct, direct, to-the-point, objective, to the point, to the point!
"Angelica! Go and see the back door, let me have a good chat with my dear uncle, and exchange feelings that I haven't seen for a few days. β
Wren turned his head.
"Hmm."
The girl nodded obediently, turned over and dismounted, tiptoeing, like a light swift, and flew towards the back door of the house.
Relieved of the summons of the Celestial War Horse, Wren held the hilt of his sword and pressed towards Richard, who had just opened the door.
"Dear Uncle Richard, don't you have anything to say to me?"
Looking at Richard, who was in a hurry, Wren asked in a deep voice.
For this Uncle Richard, the original owner still has great feelings, otherwise he would not be so angry after knowing that he robbed his property.
Since ancient times, betrayal from loved ones has made people even more angry and desperate.
In the world of Erathia, the four countries of the Western Continent have clearly stipulated that only those who are professional and have made meritorious deeds can have the title of nobility.
Wren's grandfather, Andre Howard, was a high-ranking warrior of the Bauhinia Business Alliance, earning him the title of a nobleman.
He has two children, the eldest of whom is Wren's father, Andre Evan, and the second son is AndrΓ© Richard, who is now standing in front of Wren.
Howard died in his old age due to a recurrence of an old injury, and his eldest son, Evan, inherited the title of nobility and his father's estate in the town of Van Lin. Richard, on the other hand, because he had no professional talent and no inheritance, traveled and went out to do business after receiving a share of the inheritance.
Three years ago, his father, Evan, was seriously injured while traveling, and he forced himself to return to the town of Van Lin, leaving only a minor, Wren.
Just when Wren was at his most helpless, Richard suddenly arrived in the town of Van Lin.
It is said that his business is booming and he is considered a rich man.
At first, Wren thought that the other party was coveting this family property, but he didn't expect that Richard took great care of him.
Thanks to Richard's comfort and care, young Wren was able to get through those difficult years.
Because of this, in fact, Wren is extremely grateful to his own uncle.
But he never imagined that things would take a 180-degree turn three years later.
Faced with Wren's questioning, Richard was silent for a few seconds, and finally said coldly:
"I'm still too naΓ―ve, three years ago, I should have secretly found someone to solve you, but it's a pity that one thought of kindness has caused today's evil consequences!
Want to know? Okay, then I'll tell you!
If you hadn't become a professional two years ago, I might have been able to get that thing from you in Rennes through the family affection and money I have cultivated. After all, if you are not a professional, you can't keep this title of nobility at all!
It's a pity, it's a pity, you've become a professional, and you're the deadliest of the pros!
Ever since you became a paladin, the path has been cut off.
I've been waiting for two years, and the town of Van Lin has finally come out with a Red Label Gang.
After connecting with them, they promised me that if I wanted to join, they would recommend me to the top and give me a career with extraordinary abilities. And as long as your dear nephew dies, then I, as the only blood relative, can inherit the title of nobility, and I can get that thing without much effort, and I will not have to get ahead in the future. β
Richard's words were full of remorse and resentment.
"So, what you want is not the manor, but the title of nobility, and an item in the manor? But Uncle Richard, in addition to the fact that the title is inherited and cannot be gifted, just because you have taken care of me in the past few years, I will not agree to what you want? β
Wren frowned and asked when he saw the strip box in Richard's arms.
"That's what you're talking about?"
"What do you know," Richard snorted, the expression on his face gradually distorted, and his words were full of resentment, "You don't understand anything! Just like my brother and your father, you can easily become a professional, and you have a power that ordinary people can't reach! And I, who are also the blood of Andrei's family, why am they completely different? Even though I made a lot of money, I hated, I hated this unjust world! β
The middle-aged man stared at the young man's young face, gritted his teeth and said word by word:
"At the beginning, watching my eldest brother die, seeing my nephew like me, all mortals, how comfortable my mood was, you don't understand at all! I made up my mind right then that when I got this thing from you, I would tell you how much it was worth and let you live your life in remorse! Unexpectedly, two years ago, you suddenly became a holy warrior, and this contrast made me feel painful! Do you know? The next two years in Van Lin were the most painful two years of my life! β
"Yes, the world is unpredictable...... If it weren't for the gods......"
Wren sighed lightly and interrupted Richard's words.
In order not to let others know that his soul has been replaced by a time-traveler from another world, Wren can only explain it with "divine favor".
"Now, the dust has settled. Will you be tied up and tried by the courts, or will you die and let me end your life with my own hands? β
"My dear nephew, do you want to see my uncle and me in a state of utter embarrassment? Or is it that as a god, you are qualified to judge me? β
Richard suddenly bent over and laughed wildly, laughing so hard that tears flowed from his eyes.
"I lost to your father, and now I have lost to you, how can I lose even the last dignity?! Wren, I will watch you well in hell, and watch the day you lose your divine favor and fall into the abyss! β
As he spoke, before Wren could react, Richard pulled out a dagger from his waist and stabbed his backhand towards his heart, then twisted it fiercely.
"Wren, you'll never know what it really is......"
A strange smile appeared on Richard's face, and he slowly fell to the ground.
His voice faded into obscurity.
He's dead.