They all call me Great Master-Chapter 538 - 535: Grandpa, Father, Uncle, and Sons!
After witnessing Arthur walking on air, Dilbark hastily left the crowd, distancing himself from those amateur peers and returned to his own newspaper.
Indeed, a newspaper.
To the outside world, Dilbark was a reporter, an editor-in-chief.
And this newspaper in South Los was quite famous.
It was called the Moon Newspaper!
The Moon Newspaper that wrote sensational stories and compiled some gossip news.
Using this identity, Dilbark had access to a wealth of information, yet he never once sent any back to Inner Bay.
Because, among the Old Lion of Inner Bay's spies, Dilbark was the most special kind.
The kind who would not be activated until the time was right, and when used, could turn the tide.
Hence, Dilbark was completely out of the common spy system, not only in direct contact with the Old Lion but also one of the Old Lion's Seven Golden Mane Advisors!
This time, this 'one of the Seven Golden Mane Advisors' received a surprising order from the Old Lion: Investigate Arthur Kredos as much as possible!
To this, Dilbark was quite astonished.
Not only was he surprised that Arthur Kredos might be a lost member of the Golden Lion Family, but also that His Highness had activated him for Arthur Kredos.
To this special stalker, even though investigating whether Arthur Kredos was truly a lost member of the Golden Lion Family was very important, his original mission was even more crucial.
Assassinate the Earl of South Los!
This was Dilbark's original, and only mission.
Dilbark knew this task very well.
Thus, this special stalker had always been making preparations.
And now, for another mission, to abandon the task he had been preparing for 26 years was something Dilbark could not accept.
However, faced with the Old Lion's order, this Golden Mane Advisor, loyal to the Golden Lion Family and the Old Lion, didn't hesitate.
So, he mingled among a group of amateur peers, ready to begin observing Arthur Kredos.
This Golden Mane Advisor was full of confidence.
He was certain that he could clarify everything in the shortest time.
But who would've thought, just as he started, he would witness the scene of Arthur Kredos walking on air.
This moment completely disrupted his rhythm.
When a lion grows wings, that is the time for the New King to ascend the throne!
This was the Witch Cleaver's Curse on the Golden Lion Family!
When the witch was burned at the stake, she had shouted at the Grand Duke of the time—
'I curse you, curse your Golden Lion Family, you shall never ascend to the throne! Only when the lion can fly, shall a New King be born!'
But as everyone knows, lions cannot fly.
Hence, this curse became a taboo for the Golden Lion Family.
Especially as the New Grand Duke aged and the future heir was unclear, this 'Curse' was like a shadow hanging over the heart of every member of the Golden Lion Family.
'No wonder His Highness would rather have me abandon my mission that's been prepared for 26 years, and go investigate that Arthur... no, Young Master Arthur.
Turns out, Young Master Arthur is the key to breaking the stalemate!
The ruler of the Golden Lion Family!
Who would've thought that the ruler of the Golden Lion Family would be raised in South Los!
Heh, the witch's curse, huh?
Even a curse cannot stop the wheel of Destiny from turning!
God's Blessing be upon Inner Bay!
God's Blessing be upon the Golden Lion Family!'
With these thoughts in mind, Dilbark swiftly sent his investigation report back.
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Then, this Golden Mane Advisor quietly awaited further orders.
Most likely, it would be to protect Young Master Arthur, until Young Master Arthur ascends to the throne.
For this, the Golden Mane Advisor was more than happy.
Who wouldn't want to follow by the side of a king?
Gleisa Hamlet was unwilling!
As the eldest son of the Old Lion, Gleisa Hamlet had begun to assist the Old Lion with some state affairs as his father grew older.
Of course, it wasn't just him.
There were also the Old Lion's other two sons.
The three men undertook different roles, helping the Old Lion manage every aspect of Inner Bay.
For instance: the oldest and the first to come of age, Gleisa Hamlet, was mainly in charge of intelligence.
When the Old Lion rested, most of Inner Bay's intelligence systems were overseen by this eldest son of the Old Lion.
Dressed in a yellow silk pajama, Gleisa Hamlet was solemnly perusing the documents signed by his father, the Duke of Inner Bay, known as the lion in pride—Severus Hamlet—concerning the rewards for the 'Inner Bay Swordsmanship Competition' champion.
Gleisa was aware of the argument in his father's study at noon.
He also knew what his Uncle Baro was after.
Although the Golden Lion Family had been under the control of his father since the 'Seven Years' War', Uncle Baro's ambition had never faded.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have sent that fool Alvis to South Los, aliasing him as Dorn.
'Dorn... Hmph!
Such audacity!'
As soon as he thought of the alias, displeasure surfaced in Gleisa's eyes, and he snorted coldly.
Dorn was the name of another uncle of Gleisa.
This Dorn Hamlet unfortunately perished in the 'Seven Years' War' and was the most talented of his father's generation.
Rumor had it that he awakened the family Talent at age four and possessed Arcana Level strength at eight.
And it was the death of this Dorn Hamlet that paved the way for the current Old Lion to ascend the stage back then.
Consequently, many privately speculated that the Old Lion had a hand in the demise of this exceptionally talented brother.
As for who was spreading these rumors?
Who else could it be other than his dear Uncle, Baro Hamlet?
And this time?
It was naturally his wily Uncle again playing his tricks!
What inheritor forgotten by the family!
What once-in-a-century prodigy!
If such coincidences weren't orchestrated, Gleisa would never believe it.
After all, it was well-known that his grandfather, Constantine Hamlet, was faithfully devoted; how could he have indulged in such unreliable acts that might affect the family?
Therefore, all these were the schemes of Baro Hamlet!
'My father is merely old, not dead!
Since you dare to reach out, harboring unthinkable thoughts!
Then don't blame me for being ruthless!
The lion's honor will not be tarnished by the hyenas!'
Thinking thus, the eldest son of the Old Lion narrowed his gold-flecked eyes, which shone bright yet cold under the candlelight.
"Where is my cousin Alvis now?" the eldest son of the Old Lion inquired.
"Lord Alvis has already boarded the ship returning to Inner Bay," a voice replied from the shadows.
"Hmm, the seas have been rough lately, a lot of ships have gone down," the Old Lion's eldest son nodded and said as if discussing the morning weather.
The person in the shadows bowed and took their leave.
Five minutes after this person left, the Messenger Stone on the desk lit up. Gleisa connected to the encrypted Messenger Stone.
The next moment, the face of the eldest son of the Old Lion darkened, his golden eyes radiating ferocity, as he growled—
"Unforgivable!"