blueteamnovel Chapter 361: Truth
Chapter 361: Truth
"Hey, are you still with us?" Eli’s voice was gentle as he tenderly patted Lucian’s bloodied cheeks, his concern evident despite the chaos he caused.
"arrhh," Lucian groaned in agony, his once-handsome features now contorted with pain, his vision obscured by the crimson blood that covered his face.
The brutal beating had left him resembling a shattered statue, his proud and handsome face was now reduced to a mere shadow of its former glory. It was a sight that struck a chord of sorrow in the hearts of onlookers, many of whom had once held him in high esteem.
Some were moved to tears at the sight of their esteemed king brought low by such brutality, their cries echoing through the arena in a mournful lament.
"Sigh," Eli’s exhalation carried a weight of disappointment as he contemplated the lacklustre performance of the kings from both the Dawn and Theos Kingdoms.... They felt like bullshit.
He had anticipated a formidable challenge, a worthy opponent who could push him to his limits, but it seemed that his hopes were in vain.
Eli had only tapped into half of his true power thus far, yet even that seemed to be more than enough to overpower this babbling mouthful of idiots.
It seemed that Mariel’s assessment of Lucian’s weakness was indeed accurate, to the point where she could toy with him as if he were a mere plaything.... He only kept living due to sentinal otherwise Mariel would have already killed him!!
Sighing once more, he refocused his attention on Carter, who had finally managed to heal his son. As he glanced over at Lucian, it was evident that Lucian needed some time to gather himself. Moving towards Carter, he intended to offer his support, but before he could reach them...
"Yes"
"Hmm?" Eli’s curiosity piqued as he tilted his head, meeting Carter’s smile with a questioning gaze.
Carter, cradling his unconscious son, spoke with a weighty tone, "Yes, Lucian and I were indeed planning to seize the mythical beast you hold, intending to force you into combat against Hero and my own son."
The revelation elicited gasps of shock from the gathered crowd. All eyes turned to Carter and Lucian, their disbelief palpable, especially directed towards Lucian, whose once pristine reputation now appeared to be crumbling.
Snapping out of his daze, Lucian erupted in protest, urgency evident in his tone, "W-What absurdity is this? You cannot seriously fabricate such lies merely to save yourself!" With haste, he administered a high-level healing potion to repair his disfigured face, addressing the crowd fervently, "D-Do not be deceived, my people! Carter has been forced into falsehoods by this malevolent force.
Witness the torment we endured, with the Vampire Queen looking on with a mocking grin! She must be behind this everything!!"
This is clearly their plan!! They were tryi--PUFF!!" Before Lucian could conclude his plea, an abrupt interruption silenced him as something impaled his back with deadly precision.
"How dare he?!" Kayden seethed with righteous fury, his fists clenched in impotent rage.
Observing Kayden’s visceral reaction, Rock shook his head in dismay, his disappointment palpable.... this was the reason, Rock never considered Kayden as a good candidate for her daughter.
As Rock’s gaze remained fixed on the ground, his curiosity continued to swell, fueled by an insatiable desire to witness the actions of his prospective son-in-law unfold before him.
Meanwhile, Eli’s brow furrowed in a deepening scowl as he addressed Carter with a tone laced with suspicion, "Anything else?"
Caught off guard by the intensity of Eli’s inquiry, Carter stammered in response, "Uh, th-that’s all."
Eli’s frown intensified as he seized hold of Theo’s leg, his expression devoid of emotion as he repeated his question with chilling indifference, "Anything else?"
The coldness in Eli’s voice sent shivers down Carter’s spine, prompting him to hastily shake his head, "N-No, that’s all! Please, leave my son alone!!!" His voice trembled with fear as he pleaded for mercy, his desperation palpable as he recoiled from Eli’s ominous demeanour, reminiscent of a devil.
"Hmm..." Eli nodded thoughtfully, his gaze piercing as he scrutinized Carter’s demeanour for any signs of deception. Satisfied with what he perceived as Carter’s genuine response, Eli muttered under his breath, "That narrows down the list of suspects."
"W-We can leave, right?" Carter’s voice trembled with hope as he cast a pleading glance at Eli, a flicker of anticipation igniting within him.
He vowed silently to exact a vengeance threefold for the humiliation he endured, reserving a special place of wrath for the Vampire Queen, whose treachery had condemned them to this solitary hell. She would pay dearly for orchestrating their isolation, ensuring that no guards dared to intervene on their behalf.
With grim determination etched upon his features, Carter swore to kill this bastard and ensure that the world remembered not to trifle with him so easily again.
However, reality proved to be a merciless foe.
"Yes, you can leave.... but not until I’ve tamed you..." Eli’s voice dripped with malice as he callously discarded the unconscious form of Theo, a mere pawn in his twisted game. With a sadistic grin, he seized Carter by the neck, relishing in the fear that danced across his captive’s features.
"Let’s see how your son begs for you..." Eli’s sinister grin widened as his reddish-black pupils bore into Carter’s terrified soul, his hand veering towards his rear with ominous intent.
"DIE, YOU BASTARD!!"
’Ting’