Chapter 31
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Chapter 31: Doesn’t Dare to Kill? I’ll Kill Him Right In Front Of You!
On the screen, the man appeared much older than Yang Tian, with blonde hair, blue eyes, a hooked nose, and a sinister gleam in his gaze.
He first scanned the control room through the video feed, lingering for a few seconds on the frozen Kelly Duville before finally locking his eyes on Gu Ran.
Although Gu Ran hadn’t yet revealed his identity, the positions and circumstances of the various individuals allowed the man to deduce that this incredibly handsome youth was the one worth paying attention to.
Gu Ran quickly confirmed that this man was indeed the current head of the Duville family — Finn Duville.
As the head of the Duville family, one of the candidate ruling families, Finn Duville had a need to promote himself, so his photos could be found in some publications.
Gu Ran had come across Finn Duville’s photo while gathering all available books and materials.
But before Gu Ran could speak, Finn Duville took the initiative, his voice filled with an intimidating force:
“It doesn’t matter who you are or who you represent. In St. Yule City, no one can challenge the Duville family and walk away unscathed!
“That worthless fool was captured by you, fine. You want to kill him? Then kill him. I won’t bat an eye, the Duville family doesn’t yield to threats.
“But everyone who makes a mistake must face the consequences!
“Though that fool’s life may be worthless, he is still a member of the Duville family. If you kill him, the Duville family will retaliate immediately.
“No matter where you hide, the Duville family will find you and ensure that you and everyone connected to you — your friends, your family, anyone associated with you — all pay the price!
“However, if you give up your foolish idea now and are willing to become friends with the Duville family, everything that has happened so far can be forgotten.
“The Duville family offers its friends the utmost loyalty. Whatever you desire, the Duville family has always been generous with its allies.
“Think carefully before you respond, boy.”
Finn Duville’s cold, predatory eyes bore into Gu Ran, like a hawk sizing up its prey.
The air in the control room seemed to freeze, and the officers and soldiers inside, though separated by the communication device, still felt as if they were being crushed under an unbearable weight.
…
Outside the light screen.
“I’ve long heard that Finn Duville, the former head of the Duville family, is an imposing figure, able to scare a person to death with just one look. Who would’ve thought that even through such an old memory recording, his presence would still be so intimidating?”
“Yeah, even I was momentarily shaken. Look at the others on the screen, most of them have collapsed in fear.”
“This is bad. It looks like Finn Duville is extremely tough. Kelly Duville has not only failed to become a bargaining chip, but he’s also become a source of resentment from the Duville family.”
People whispered among themselves, both impressed by Finn Duville’s presence and worried for Gu Ran.
Lin Fan, watching the screen, couldn’t help but smile as his mood brightened.
He said, “See, I told you. For these powerful families, unless it’s something that affects the family’s rise or fall, no individual member will become a bargaining chip to threaten the family’s interests.”
Laughing, Lin Fan shook his head slightly, “Now things are complicated. Previously, people thought they could use Kelly Duville as leverage against the Duville family. But now that old fox, Finn Duville, has struck first, cutting off that possibility.
“At this point, using Kelly Duville as a bargaining chip would only be laughable.”
Suddenly, someone gasped in surprise: “Wait, it looks like he’s not planning to use Kelly Duville as leverage… Is he going to kill Kelly Duville? That’s insane!”
“How could he? Killing Kelly Duville now would only provoke the Duville family without gaining any advantage.”
Lin Fan frowned at the screen.
“Anyone with sense wouldn’t do that. The best move would be to release Kelly Duville, make peace with the Duville family, abandon the Yang family, and side with the Duville family instead.”
“Even if he’s stubborn, he’s not stupid, right? Even if he doesn’t want to ally with the Duville family, he wouldn’t dare kill Kelly Duville. After all, that’s the young version of the tyrant, he must be smart enough to avoid doing something so reckless…”
Lin Fan trailed off as if someone had grabbed him by the throat, unable to finish his sentence.
He stared at the screen, his eyes filled with disbelief.
…
A little earlier.
On the screen.
Gu Ran quietly listened to Finn Duville’s words, then glanced at the nearly collapsed crowd in the control room, his expression finally shifting.
But it wasn’t fear, it was a hint of curiosity.
Gu Ran furrowed his brow slightly, then relaxed again.
“So it’s a mental ability, huh? Quite rare. No wonder you tried to overwhelm me with such an intense verbal assault from the start.”
“But unfortunately, Mr. Finn Duville, it seems your mental powers are underdeveloped. They don’t affect me at all.”
Gu Ran’s face displayed a faint smile, as if mocking Finn Duville for his lack of skill.
Finn Duville’s face stiffened for a moment, but he quickly recovered, speaking in a cold tone,
“You are indeed a genius, but the world is full of fallen geniuses. Think carefully about my words, and give me your answer.”
His tone made it seem like there was only one choice for Gu Ran — to accept his terms and become a “friend” of the Duville family.
In St. Yor City, who could refuse an alliance with the soon-to-be ruling Duville family?
Finn hadn’t burned any bridges. By offering the option of friendship, he gave Gu Ran a way to back down. Part of this was because Finn wanted to avoid unnecessary conflict, but he also genuinely appreciated Gu Ran’s talents and preferred to turn an enemy into an ally.
Of course, that depended on whether this boy understood the situation.
Gu Ran’s smile grew colder.
“I was planning to introduce myself first, but it seems Mr. Finn Duville is in a hurry.”
“Very well, then. Let’s begin our formal negotiations.”
Kelly Duville suddenly felt the oppressive force that had frozen his body and made it hard to breathe loosen up.
He gasped for air, then, catching sight of Finn Duville’s video feed, he grinned in delight.
“Master, you’ve come to save me? Haha, I knew he wouldn’t dare kill me!”
He turned to Gu Ran with a venomous glare, “Since you don’t dare kill me, kneel and apologize! I’ll let this go. You wouldn’t want your friends and family to suffer, would you?”
Gu Ran smiled at him, as if bidding farewell to an old friend.
In the next moment, Kelly Duville felt a sharp pain in his body.
He looked down, seeing blood pouring everywhere, his body split in half from the heart.
Even his light green ability crystal at the heart had been shattered, dulled, and fallen to the floor.
Kelly Duville had been sliced in half by Gu Ran’s spatial ability.
And it had happened right in front of Finn Duville!
How could he dare?!
Inside and outside the screen, everyone was stunned.
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