Lord Protector Novel

For the past two years, he had been living with the enemy who had imprisoned his father.

Moreover, he had called that man his father the entire time.

For a moment, he could not accept the cruel fact.

However, soon, he found relief.

Who cares if he’s the enemy? So what if Bloodsworth killed my father? As long as he treats my legs, he’s my benefactor.

Julian answered, “Okay, I’ll do it.”

Lilith worriedly asked, “Julian, can you really lure Zeke out of Atheville? You have to be extremely careful. This man is terrifying. If he finds out about the plan, he might kill you on the spot.”

Julian reassured his mother, “Don’t worry. I know what to do. It’ll be the Harvest Festival in a few days. On that day, Lacey will return to Thisleton Manor and that is a God-given opportunity for me.”

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Ares called Zeke, “Great Marshal, I’ve interrogated the captain of my family’s guards, Killian Chene, and I’ve managed to get some information from him. But I’m not sure if they’ll be useful or not.”

Zeke answered, “Speak.”

Ares continued, “The fake Ares, Bloodsworth, was sworn brothers with Killian. He wanted Killian to help him look for Gentiana scabra without raising anyone’s attention.”

Zeke asked, “Gentiana scabra? One of the rarest plants in Eurasia? What does he need it for?”

“That’s what I’m confused about. While the plant is rare, Bloodsworth wouldn’t be interested in a plant like that.”

Zeke nodded. “Yes. Although it’s rare, it’s only useful for people with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Only those with ALS would be interested in it... Hold on. ALS. Does that mean...”

Ares queried, “Great Marshal, do you mean that Bloodsworth might have ALS?”

Zeke answered, “Very likely. I’ve exchanged blows with Bloodsworth back at the high-security prison. Back then, I sensed that his agility and strength had greatly decreased, and his movements were stiff. From this I can conclude that he has ALS. However, he’s still in his early stages, so it’s not that obvious.”

Ares beamed, “God must know where evil is. As long as we keep the Gentiana scabra from him, he’ll die from ALS eventually. It’ll save us the trouble.”

However, Zeke shook his head. “I’m afraid you might be too optimistic about it. If he has ALS, it’s unlikely that he’s able to get out of this place. Hence, I think he’s still in Atheville. The thing is, he’s good at disguising himself. So, he might disguise himself as Cygnus Room’s staff to steal Gentiana scabra from there.”

Ares muttered, “You must strengthen your defenses for now. We can’t let him have his way. He’s the archenemy of Eurasia. We’ll have to deal with him with caution.”

Zeke replied, “I know. Are you trying to tell me how to handle things? Don’t forget that I’m the commander of three armies, and you’re my subordinate. Know where you stand and think before you speak.”

Ares scoffed, “My capabilities are above yours now. When I return to my peak state, I’ll challenge you for the title of Great Marshal.”