Deities: Starting From Goblins

“Indeed, Jake Wexler might be bluffing, but I want to drag the entire Nango Family to their doom. They want to replace their young master? I feel ecstatic just thinking about leaving not a single person alive in the Nango Family. In contrast, I don’t even hold as much hatred for Logan.”

Although Ernest Nango had been murdering and robbing, over the years all the Spirit Stones he had obtained were shared with the ambitious youth of the family clan, not a single one was purely for himself. Yet, when he was at his most vulnerable, not a single person stood up for him.

If he had kept all the Spirit Stones for himself, he wouldn’t still be fighting for the Throne; he would be at the Dominator Realm by now. He wouldn’t have encountered Logan, and his future would have been bright.

The Nango Family Master was momentarily at a loss for words. The elders and younger generation of the family had indeed been despicable, causing anger to surge within him. But would they actually allow the entire Nango Family to be destroyed because of this?

As the Family Head, his burdens were heavy. At this moment, he must not let Ernest Nango act recklessly. Otherwise, how would he face the previous Family Master in the Underworld? The previous master had urged him repeatedly to ensure the prosperity of the Nango Family.

“Even though your cultivation has been destroyed, your father can guarantee that you will be provided for life. Furthermore, there will come a day when I will step into the Holy See. Even if it means journeying through the entire Ancient World, I will find precious herbs for you to restore your Dantian and Meridian.”

With tears streaming down his old face, the Nango Family Master pleaded, “Could you please abstain from acting recklessly? Don’t destroy everything just because of your current anger. Once you step into the Lord’s Manor, there will be no going back, and all the members of the Nango Family will be executed.”

“Why did you agree to the elders’ compromise just now? Why did you agree to replace me after some time?”

Ernest Nango asked, if his father had been firm and treated the threats of the elders lightly, he might not have found himself in this predicament. His father constantly pledged to protect him, yet the recent events had disheartened him.

He knew that if he had to choose between the family and himself, his father would certainly abandon him. Therefore, he no longer trusted his father. He must dictate his own fate. Regardless of what his father said, he was determined to collaborate with Jake Wexler.

The Nango Family Master closed his eyes in pain, “If Jake Wexler interrogates, will you admit it was your solo act or an arrangement by the Nango Family?”

“It was arranged by the Nango Family.” Ernest Nango chose the latter. If he admitted that he had acted alone, the punishment would fall upon him alone and the Nango Family would barely be implicated. But what Ernest Nango wanted was non-existence for the Nango Family, like it was for him.

The Nango Family Master understood now. A flicker of murderous intent passed in his eyes. If the Nango Family was to survive, he as the family head must kill Ernest Nango to nip the problem in the bud. Thus, he steadily walked towards Ernest Nango.

As the distance lessened to less than two meters, the Family Master should have made his move. But being his only child, he truly couldn’t strike. Ernest Nango seemed to realize something as well, and swiftly stepped back four or five steps, apparently shocked by his father’s murderous intent.

Ernest Nango’s gaze was like a torch, speaking in an indifferent tone, “This is the Lord’s Manor. You must not act rashly. Otherwise, the Lord will notice. After all, we are father and son, I won’t get you implicated. I will only make the rest of the Nango Family accompany me to our graves.”

“I’m not afraid, it’s just that I can’t bring myself to do it.” The Nango Family Master waved his hand, “Go ahead, let’s pretend I didn’t see anything this time. Even if the Nango Family is later on ruined, everything will fall upon my shoulders as the Family Head. I will bear your sins as well.”

Ernest Nango suddenly hesitated. With the ugly faces of the Nango Family in his mind, he stepped into the Lord’s Manor, burning with rage. As he was from the Nango Family, the guards didn’t stop him. Once he entered, he demanded to see Jake Wexler immediately.

The Nango Family Head sighed, then left, understanding that once Ernest Nango revealed everything, the entire Nango Family would be doomed. The Lord might want to protect them, but could the opposition Lords be persuaded? Without severe punishment, a great battle between the two Lords was inevitable.

At this moment in the hall, Jake Wexler gave a wry smile and said, “I initially suspected Ernest Nango, but my testing turned up fruitless. Perhaps I had been mistaken. But, why did Abel Scarlet disappear without a trace? It’s utterly suspicious.”

“Having gone missing for so many days, Abel Scarlet might have met with mishap. To avoid future trouble, the killer would have obliterated all traces, leaving no clues. You should prepare yourselves. This fight is unavoidable.”

Logan smiled indifferently, then reached for a yawn, “We won’t intrude further. Bart Cloud and I will leave first. However, we wish to stay in your city for now. We’ll just be spectators to the impending conflict between both Lords.”

Just as Lord Sandy Wexler prepared to see Logan off, a servant came to report, “Lord, Ernest Nango of Nango Family has suddenly arrived. He insists on seeing the Grand Elder, stating it has to do with the previous matter and urging the Grand Elder to meet him urgently.”

“The previous matter? Could it be the death of Abel Scarlet?” Jake Wexler’s eyebrows furrowed, and then he promptly ordered, “Quickly, bring him in. The Lord and I will wait here.”

Logan, who had initially planned to leave, became interested and returned to his seat to observe what Ernest Nango was up to. The Lord, seeing Logan’s actions, was truly awkward. Those with thinner skin would have left already, but he couldn’t exactly kick him out.

Upon arriving in the great hall, Ernest Nango’s gaze was filled with fury when he saw Logan. But in an instant, the anger dispersed, Logan was beyond his reach. Thus, having such feelings towards him was pointless. It’s better to deal with the practical matters at hand.

Jake Wexler cleared his throat and asked, “Confess everything. Did you kill Abel Scarlet? I will honor the promise I made earlier. Of course, if you utter a single lie, you will bear the consequences. We will investigate your every word.”

“I killed him.” Ernest Nango admitted straightforwardly. In that moment, everyone was stunned, then immediately filled with anger. The Lord, in particular, wanted nothing more than to slay Ernest Nango himself for causing such conflict between the two Lords.

How could they resolve the issue with Abel Scarlet dead? This fight was unavoidable. When it happened, it would result in countless casualties. And all this was caused by Ernest Nango. Such a large debt of karma and blood feud was beyond Ernest Nango’s ability to bear.

Jake Wexler remained rather calm. Taking a deep breath, he continued to question, “Where is Abel Scarlet’s body? We’ve searched the city inside-out, but found no trace. Did you hide it in the Nango Residence?”

“After killing him, I destroyed all evidence to prevent discovery. His body was burned to smoke. Originally, I wanted to leave his body at the Lord’s Manor to frame the Lord, but abandoned the idea due to its difficulty,” Ernest Nango replied solemnly. Upon hearing this, the Lord was momentarily stupefied. Why did Ernest even consider framing him? There had been no conflict between them, and because the Nango Family Head was his confidant, he had always favored Ernest Nango.

“Did the family command you, or was it your own doing?” Jake Wexler pressed on. Ernest Nango fell silent at this moment. He wasn’t hesitant or suddenly realizing that he shouldn’t frame the Nango Family. He was merely making his act more convincing.

After a long while, Ernest Nango nodded, “Everything was instigated by the Family Elders. They wanted to provoke a major conflict between the two Lords to seize the opportunity for profit, even usurping the Lord.”