A Film Queen

Chapter 409

If matters were as simple as they appear, there wouldn’t be a need to scheme for authority and take charge, yet the reality is much more complicated.

Leon has gathered a substantial amount of influence from the Ghost Sect, both publicly and secretly. Additionally, with the support of the First Branch Sect and Second Branch Sect, it’s clear that he is striving to become the sect leader.

His abrupt shift in goals has bewildered everyone.

Earlier, he displayed no desire for the sect leader role, opting to stay on the periphery. Given his abilities, he could have taken leadership much earlier.

But now that he wants the position, the rise of a new sect leader presents a problem, and the best way to tackle this issue is to remove her! Get rid of any possible future dangers!

King looked at Leon with a serious expression and, after a pause, said in a grave tone, “Leon, have you really thought about the repercussions of what you’re doing?”

Leon’s striking face stayed emotionless, showing a cold determination. “I have thought it through. No matter who she is, she has to be removed.”

His voice reflected absolute resolve.

Seeing him like this, King realised that his words weren’t just talk. It was clear that he had already made up his mind long ago.

He reached out and gently patted his shoulder, sighing softly. “Alright, as long as you’ve thought it through. As your friend, no matter what you decide, I’ll stand by you without hesitation.”

Then, as if trying to lighten the mood, he turned to Oliver, who was standing not far away, and said, ‘Hey, silly, don’t you agree?”

Usually, whenever he jokingly called Oliver “silly”, Oliver would get so angry that he’d jump up and start wrestling with him. But this time, even though he had already assumed a defensive stance after calling out, Oliver surprisingly remained rooted to the spot.

How strange, truly strange!

teased Oliver as usual. “Silly, what’s wrong with you? You’re not still upset about earlier, are you? Didn’t we agree to be

semblance of a smile, his face filled with turmoil.

carefree on ordinary days, but

what they had just said moments ago, even though

often discussing matters openly in his presence. So, it was

his silence moments ago was due to this issue, and the smile that had just appeared on his face faded slightly. “Yes, we were indeed talking about the

deeply.

manage this difficult

sworn to follow faithfully,

his lifelong comrade, a brother with whom he had confronted countless obstacles and carried

to

tugging at his own hair in frustration, raised an eyebrow. This was the first time in all these years that he had seen the usually carefree Oliver so

new sect leader in Halturia?” Leon’s

shock. “What? You actually encountered the new sect

his

could be kept from

in astonishment, demanding, “If you had already encountered the new sect leader, why didn’t you tell us sooner? If we had known earlier,

retreated a step under the questioning, stammering, “I… I can’t

secret. If he spoke out, wouldn’t that put her in a

by the new sect leader,

Oliver persist in defending another person. “Oliver, do you even regard us as best buddies? We’ve always stood

first occasion King had ever been so

adamantly avoided making eye contact. “I’m sorry, I really can’t talk about this, but I promise you, I