Lord Protector Novel

“You treat me like I'm your brother,” Declan said.

“Oh, you're aware of that? Declan, I didn't expect you to be the type of person to betray your brothers and sister!” Phoenix snapped.

“Ms. Phoenix, I don't understand what you're talking about...” Declan insisted.

“You still won't admit it, huh? I heard everything you were talking about.”

Thud!

Declan's legs went weak in an instant, and he collapsed to his knees in front of Phoenix.

Since Phoenix had heard their conversation, there was no way he could defend himself.

The fact that he was a traitor was now irrefutable.

“Ms. Phoenix, I was wrong. I admit my fault! Please forgive me. Please give me another chance!” he pleaded.

With a sigh, Phoenix said, “I'm sorry. I do want to give you a chance, but how will I face my brothers and sisters in Phoenixion if I do that? Scar Face, what did you use to do to traitors back in Calixion?”

“It depends on the degree of their offenses. A light punishment involves climbing a knife ladder and walking over a burning platform. For a heavier punishment, the traitor gets skinned.”

Upon hearing that, Declan felt his head buzzing.

Those punishments were more terrifying than death.

Scared out of his wits, he desperately begged Phoenix for mercy.

“Ms. Phoenix, I beg of you. Please let me off! I'm willing to do anything for you. I'll do everything you want me to! If... If you want, you can just take my life now! Please have mercy on me. I've worked hard to serve you for many years, after all. Please don't let me undergo those tortures! The truth is, I was forced to betray you. If I had any other way, I wouldn't have done this!”

Phoenix took a deep breath and prompted, “Tell me what happened then.”

Not daring to hide the truth, Declan told Phoenix about everything in detail.

After listening to him, Phoenix clenched her fist and cursed, “That scum! I knew this was Platinum's doing. He's a wolf in sheep's clothing! How despicable!”

Declan cried, “Ms. Phoenix, I only obeyed him for the sake of my family's safety. If I didn't do so, my family would have... You know that my family is everything to me.”

“All right, I'll give you a chance. It's up to you to take it or not.”

“Thank you, Ms. Phoenix. Thank you! I'll do whatever you tell me to!” Declan agreed instantly.

“I want you to go to Platinum now and tell him his plan has succeeded. Let him know that Zeke's group and my group both lost more than half of our men. Better yet, instigate him to attack us.”

“Uh...” Declan appeared hesitant.

Immediately, Phoenix added, “Never mind if you don't want to. Scar Face, get rid of him.”

“I'll do it! I'll go right now!” Declan blurted.