From Secret Clan to the Divine Dynasty

He still had a somewhat feminine appearance, but his brows were deeply furrowed and his eyes melancholic, suggesting that "Mighty Angel" Bern hadn't had an easy time over the years.

Karno knew the reason why.

His daughter, also known as "Furious Angel" Cynthia Jones, had been in a coma since the end of the last Rhea war and had remained unconscious for many years.

That was the price of the powerful Forbidden rare artifact labeled number 225!

Having his daughter in a near-death state had caused "Mighty Angel" Bern immeasurable pain. In recent years, he had become increasingly silent and languished, losing the passion and boldness he once had.

Before Karno had a chance to speak, Bern spoke first.

"I don't want to help the Fischers or the Adleys, none of you," Bern said.

"If you want to fight, go ahead and do it on your own."

Having said that, the dispirited Bern lifted his head and stared coldly at Karno, continuing, "And I know all about you, Karno Fischer, isn't it? You're the disgrace of the Fischer family."

"Having run away from home for so many years, what right do you have to use the Fischer surname?"

Karno laughed, nodding, "Perhaps I don't have the right, but that's for the Fischer family patriarch to decide. At least you definitely can't, nor do you have the right to strip me of my surname."

"It seems you don't like me, so I'll just be blunt. Today I have a gift for the Jones family, and in exchange, I hope you can assist the Fischers in the upcoming civil war!"

Civil war!

The word Karno had plainly used made everyone present frown.

Of course, the Jones family had already received the royal decree and was expected to join the encirclement against the Fischer family in East Coast Province, but "Mighty Angel" Bern had no interest in it.

The increase in munitions factory production was also in preparation for any Lorne citizens that might take the opportunity to attack.

He was puzzled as to why the man before him thought he could persuade him.

Even a gift of a Forbidden rare artifact's caliber wasn't a huge temptation to him.

However, the item that Karno produced immediately shocked Bern and the old elf butler, even causing Bern to tremble with joy.

"You, how did you get your hands on it!"

Karno smiled, holding a transparent small bottle containing a pale blue liquid that was filled with mysterious power and occasionally sparkled with starlight.

It was a very rare Level Five Extraordinary Material called "Illusion Awakening Water," which could wake anyone from any form of coma with almost a forced effect.

The side effect was that the user would no longer be able to dream in their sleep, but this was an acceptable trade-off compared to its benefits.

"What do you think?" Karno asked with a smile.

"Can my gift persuade you to change your mind?"

After learning about the royal selection, he had used "Precise Prophecy" to burn his life span in order to find the location of the "Illusion Awakening Water," which could awaken Miss Cynthia Jones, the "Furious Angel." He had journeyed over mountains and through valleys to acquire it at the first opportunity and then traveled long distances to this city.

Karno couldn't help but marvel at how useful his ability was.

It only required a small, insignificant trade-off that he never cared about.

Bern took a deep breath, his emotions stirred. He was a man who deeply valued relationships, and during the war, he had even told Byrne that they could be considered friends.

Plus, the assistance that Karno was offering was precisely what he needed the most, which instantly made Bern feel that the Jones family, no matter what, must reciprocate to the Fischer family.

"I'm truly grateful..."

However, the elderly elf butler who had been standing by his side suddenly interrupted.

"Wait a moment, Bern!"

Although Bern was the patriarch of the Jones family, when the old elf suddenly spoke up, he actually refrained from declaring the pledge of support in his excitement.

The aged elf butler, dressed in a black tailcoat, had immaculately groomed white short hair, and was very burly, breaking the stereotype of elves being frail and weak. His eyes were sharp and almost ruthless.

He stared at Karno like a sharpened sword.

"Although I am grateful to you, our family still needs to consider this matter,"

"Hmm?"

Karno furrowed his brow.

Bern pondered for a moment, then explained, "Actually, Mr. Locke is not only the steward of our Jones family, but he is also the person who raised me, and even more so, the founder who rebuilt our nearly destroyed family a century ago. His thoughts are something the entire Jones family must respect."

So that was it.

Although Karno had heard rumors, it was the first time he had clearly understood that the real mastermind behind the Jones family was this elf steward in front of him!

People thought the "White Beast" of the Frosac family was the oldest Monarch powerful expert, but in fact, that wasn't the case. The tall, cool old elf in front of him was!

Locke, with his hands behind his back, continued, "Sorry, Fischer, I've been through too much over the past five hundred years, so my judgment of things tends to be more rational. Your gift is important, but every child of the Jones family is a descendant I rescued from the hands of Lorne citizens, and I cannot allow them to bring destruction upon themselves."

"What if I decide not to leave the Illusion Awakening Water?"

Upon hearing Karno's words, Bern's expression changed slightly, but he felt that it was inappropriate for his family to want help without offering anything in return.

Other people might kill for Extraordinary materials, but Karno was clear that Bern would not do so. In a way, he was a man with a true knightly spirit.

In this era, he could be considered... an anomaly.

The old elf looked at Karno very calmly, his voice as cold as an emotionless machine.

"Even if you insist on this, we will not waver. The lives of the many members of the entire Jones family are more important than the sacrifice of one person."

Bern's shoulders trembled slightly, but as the patriarch of the entire clan, deep down he could accept that viewpoint.

Karno could only nod.

"I see. I understand,"

Locke said calmly, "As long as the Frosac family agrees to help you and the Church supports you, our Jones family will give our full assistance."Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Actually, if the majority truly supported Fischer, even without today's favor from him, they would certainly side with Fischer, wouldn't they?

Karno smiled faintly, stood up, and nodded,

"All right, I understand. Thank you for the hospitality of the Jones family, I must be going."

After speaking, he still left the bottle containing the Illusion Awakening Water, causing Bern to sigh with relief, and Locke's gaze softened a bit.

Karno took a deep breath and said earnestly, "I hope you will reconsider. The Fischer family once again faces a moment of life and death, and every ally is very important."

"We will consider it."

Even though Locke deep down had some admiration and gratitude for Karno before him, he still held firm to his own stance.

He had grown the Jones family from nothing, nurtured several generations, and could endure the death of any one person in his family, including himself, but he would never accept the demise of the Jones family!

Karno didn't linger any further and got up to leave.

Suddenly, Bern stood up, walked over, and said with excitement and gratitude, "Wait a moment, I can't just let you go like this, Lord Karno!"

The "Mighty Angel" without hesitation handed a deep red bracelet to Karno.

It did not look like a bracelet, but rather like part of a shackle.

Mr. Locke frowned slightly but ultimately said nothing, tacitly approving Bern's action.

Bern spoke seriously,

"Lord Karno, I entrust you with this treasure that has caused me years of pain. After all, I can't let you suffer a loss. It is, after all, a powerful Forbidden rare artifact with a ranking in the top three hundred... Perhaps, it will be of use to the future of the Fischer family."