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Before this, I didn’t really have much intention of targeting him. It didn’t matter to me who wanted to inherit the Duchy; I just needed to complete the tasks assigned to me by the Family Head and organize the economy within the Duchy.

But now things are different. If Kael wishes to enter the competition, then I’m sorry, but from now on, we are truly enemies."

Harry’s expression changed subtly as he spoke in a low voice, "Father, do you plan to personally enter the fray?"

Harry knew his father had previously been reluctant to get involved in such matters, but now it was clear that, with Kael’s entry, he was indeed preparing to take action.

With this in mind, a worried look couldn’t help but appear on his face.

Cousin Kael, you better be mentally prepared. Father has truly started to see you as a rival now!

...

Of course, it wasn’t just these related individuals who were getting restless. Inside a building, a fierce debate was quietly unfolding.

"I’ve told you all along not to get involved in these matters, and now, Baron Helois has really entered the field. I’d like to see how you intend to end this farce!"

An old noble was incessantly tapping his cane on the ground, betraying the anxiety in his heart.

A younger noble standing opposite him also looked troubled.

He slapped the table in frustration and said, "How could we have known about something like this? And everything we did before was within the rules. Even if... even if he becomes the second Lion Heart Duke, he still might not be able to drag all of us down with him."

The other few old nobles who had been firm in their stance from the beginning said nothing; after all, these matters wouldn’t affect them.

Their subordinates had secretly gathered plenty of intelligence from those Undead, so naturally, they were extremely cautious when it came to Baron Helois.

Only Bill, the newcomer who had joined not so many years ago, would be so easily swayed by Earl Campbell’s side.

Speaking of which, the Undead mentioned quite a few interesting words from the divine lands, one of which described their current mood very well. What was it called again?

Oh right, schadenfreude!

This term was intriguing, befitting a word from the divine lands, truly vivid and evocative.

The old nobles also felt glad they weren’t involved, observing the chagrin of their colleagues, they suddenly understood the real essence of schadenfreude.

"Let’s get one thing straight, I won’t say anything about the things you’ve done since I have no evidence, but I was opposed to it from the very beginning."

"Exactly. The Noble Council should maintain a neutral stance and not get involved. So what about Earl Campbell? What if we refuse him? Not aiding him is our duty, and that won’t affect our status in any way."

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"Bill, you are still not prudent enough. As long as we hold our positions on the Noble Council, our status will not be shaken. I’ve worked in the Council for so many years that I’ve learned we must remain calm and rooted to remain unshakable by the winds. You need to learn to reflect."

"Talking now is useless. We need to quickly quell the chaos stirred up previously. Bill, you started this mess, so you need to figure out how to calm things down.

The situation has changed now. That fool Vils died a good death, and Sack too, I don’t know what benefits Earl Campbell offered him that made him willing to come forward and share the heat..."

Hearing the words of the old nobles, a term made Viscount Bill’s eyes flash with a sudden glint.

If you say that Baron Helois is still just a Border Lord, then even if he is provoked, there will not be much fear; at worst, he will be holed up in the Royal Capital for life.

But the situation is different now. That is a new power who has effectively obtained the support of the Lion Heart Duke and is allowed to participate in the Duchy’s succession plan.

He might outwardly appear defiant, but inside he knew that if, just if, it truly happened, considering Baron Helois’s fierce temperament he had heard about, he might not be able to escape assassination even if he fled the Duchy.

Unfortunately, he does not understand that Kael does not pay attention to those he has surpassed; he is confident he will always be one step ahead.

Too bad Viscount Bill does not know, for now he is the one who is afraid. Without the protection of his title and position, what could he do if he went outside?

His base is in the Royal Capital; he can’t run away!

Bill pondered for a moment, beginning to consider what measures he should take to earn Baron Helois’s forgiveness.

What, you ask why I’m not being more defiant?

Ha, I, Bill, came to the Noble Council for fairness! Fairness! Fairness! And more damn fairness!

With this resolve, he made up his mind.

"Gentlemen, I regret to say that Mr. Sack has claimed, at the previous Noble Council, that he was involved in the plot against Baron Kael, which, upon investigation by the Noble Council, has been confirmed to be true. n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Now that Baron Helois has been confirmed as a candidate for the Duchy’s succession, according to the relevant regulations, cases involving major heirs at the Duke Level require a second review to confirm the authenticity of the situation before final confirmation.

Gentlemen, I have a suggestion."

With his resolve set, Viscount Bill’s approach to Kael underwent a drastic change, comparable to a chameleon, as he declared in a loud voice: