HLnovel Chapter 1629 1624: Washed Clean with Blood
Chapter 1629 1624: Washed Clean with Blood
Besides, is the reward from the Nopheler Family really that easy to claim?Is the value of that ancient weapon really so cheap?
It's precisely because Su Chen knows some of the Nopheler Family's intentions that he worked so hard after accepting the reward.
After all, taking money to solve people's problems is a professional ethic that Su Chen still possesses.
That's why Su Chen brazenly struck the marquis named Balaton.
At this moment, Su Chen doesn't care if he's a marquis or not; even a Bloodline Marquis isn't necessarily noble in his eyes.
But a Bloodline Duke at Karloki's level can barely make Su Chen "restrain" himself a bit.
A duke comparable to a Human King isn't someone who can be easily humiliated. If it weren't for the Nopheler Family lacking top-tier combat power right now and the just awakened Duke Karloki whose strength has yet to fully recover to peak state, how could they tolerate Su Chen's arrogance?
Su Chen's arrogance might be unexpected to many; Marquis Balaton is considered a heavyweight guest at this banquet.
Those celebrities and aristocrats from the mundane world were all staring blankly at Su Chen's wanton actions.
No one responded, confused about what's going on?
Why is Su Chen so presumptuous?
Watching this scene, they don't know what to think. Should they stand up and criticize?
But they aren't foolish; Su Chen daringly acting this way towards Marquis Balaton must mean he has some confidence, right?
After all, Marquis Balaton isn't a minor figure. Anyone with a bit of common sense should know the consequences of acting rough with him.
The difference between a fallen noble and a powerful noble is worlds apart.
Even Marquis Nopheler, also a noble marquis, wouldn't dare act this way towards Marquis Balaton, would he?
This truly disgraces the noble manner!
Yet how could they know the difference between Marquis Balaton and Marquis Nopheler?
The Bloodline members quietly watched on the side, as if they're watching a farce.
Su Chen's aura isn't weak, but only those dozen Bloodline Marquises can see his level of cultivation—a human youth comparable to a top-tier marquis.
It is enough to earn their respect.
The Bloodline respect the strong, and moreover, Su Chen is about to become a Guest Elder of a Bloodline noble family.
Marquis Balaton's cheeks flushed red; he hasn't experienced such humiliation in decades.
Since his father became an Imperial Marquis, his status has skyrocketed, especially since his father was ennobled for his achievements, holding substantial real power. Even now, his father's old department still holds positions in the military.
He may not have much power himself now, but the influence of the Balaton Family is undeniably strong.
He looked at Su Chen with a hint of ruthlessness; Su Chen must die!
This damned Eastern man!
Many nobles and celebrities from The Sun Never Sets Empire were attending the Nopheler Family banquet today.
This slap caused him to lose face, and for some time, without needing much speculation, he will surely become a laughingstock in The Sun Never Sets Empire's upper society circles!
"Marquis Nopheler! I need an explanation!" Marquis Balaton shouted hysterically.
But Harlow Nopheler merely glanced at him coldly.
An utterly insignificant thing.
If not for concerns that the Bright Church might take action, would someone like him be involved in today's event?
Today is the day the Nopheler Family formally appoints a Guest Elder, an extremely solemn moment for them.
Yet Balaton tactlessly stood out; who else's face would they hit if not his?
The air growing silent is most feared, and not having your cries responded is most feared too.
Marquis Balaton stood awkwardly in place, at a loss!
Although these nobles brought bodyguards and servants today, they were all gathered in the side hall, the other banquet location for servants.
Now, everyone in the main hall is an 'owner' with status.
Some nobles banded around Marquis Balaton, but none of them dared to voice a sound now.
Marquis Nopheler completely ignored Marquis Balaton, displaying an attitude of contemptuous indifference.
No matter how illustrious Balaton's power and status are outside or how dignified a marquis of real power he is.
But this is the territory of the Nopheler Family!
Su Chen looked at Marquis Balaton as if watching a fool.
This guy probably hasn't figured out the situation; at this point, do you still want to pressure Harlow Nopheler?
You probably don't know they're all vampires, do you?
Su Chen also knows that he can't easily let Balaton go now.
Today's ceremony will undoubtedly have all sorts of accidents, especially as he'll soon skip the kneeling oath of allegiance session.
Even though the Nopheler Family has already compromised, surely there will be some bloodline members without sight standing out to nitpick.
Su Chen has already learned a bit about the history of the Bloodline.
Barney's family once served a witch demon.
And it's quite coincidental; a thousand years ago, this witch demon was a member of the Dark Council.
Though the Bloodlines hold twenty-seven seats in the Dark Council, internal conflicts have always existed.
Among them, the Nopheler Family isn't lacking in sharp adversaries.
Notably, the strongest of them should be the Field Family from the Thirteen Clans.
They are also noble Bloodlines with powerful strength.
But they're not members of the Secret Party.
...
"Say one more word and I'll make you eternally slumber underground." Su Chen said coldly.
The chilling air made Marquis Balaton involuntarily shiver.
However, his heart did not overflow with excessive fear or trembling. Despite his body shaking, it was entirely due to anger at Su Chen.
Everything he experienced today was utterly terrible.
A noble marquis being threatened at a banquet, while the host remains indifferent!
"Damn it! Marquis Nopheler, I swear you will face revenge! The disgrace I suffered today at the Nopheler Family Castle must be washed away with blood!" Marquis Balaton roared furiously.
Destroy the Nopheler Family!
A marquis family that has lasted a thousand years is about to collapse!
These were Marquis Balaton's inner thoughts.
He has a slight understanding of the Nopheler Family's 'background'.
A family that rose after the Middle Ages with seven generations transmitted, but over the years has reduced to just a shell.
The most valuable thing in the Nopheler Family is likely just this castle.
To be honest, Marquis Balaton is quite interested in castles with historical significance and immense monetary value.
After all, having such a castle at home gives one the courage for others to speak of deep heritage and considerable glorious family history.