Legend of Dragon Son-in-law
Chapter 1477: 1477: Interrogation

Chapter 1477: Chapter 1477: Interrogation

“If you’re lying, things won’t be this simple.” Julius Reed sat in the chair, staring at Sebastian Martinez, who no longer resembled a human.

“You…” Sebastian weakly tried to clench his fist but found it utterly impossible.

He lay on the ground in pain, his eyes filled with malice.

“You won’t die, truly.” Julius swung his leg casually and picked up a cup of tea.

“Young Master is… not dead…”

“What did you say?!”

As soon as those words were spoken, Gabriel Young knelt down, her eyes reddened as she cried out, “Say that again!”

Even though she’d prepared herself mentally, when faced with the cold, irrefutable truth, Gabriel still found it impossible to accept!

Thud!

She collapsed onto the ground, wanting to cry but unable to shed a tear.

A weak woman, forced to train in martial arts, carrying the burden of an entire family!

She raised Ambrose Young to adulthood, feigned madness, hid her skills, and couldn’t even sleep soundly!

In the end…

It turned out to all be a lie.

Betrayed by her closest kin!

Betrayed by the family she’d spent countless sleepless nights longing for.

“Continue speaking.” Julius put the teacup back onto the table, his tone returning to cold indifference.

This woman—truly someone who evokes sympathy.

“What else should I say? That Young Master told me to watch your movements? That Young Master hid a listening device in Miss Young’s watch? That Young Master occasionally came back to wander the Young Family grounds? I don’t know anything. I don’t even know where Young Master is.”

Sebastian laughed bitterly, “Sorry to disappoint you. I only have that one contact point.”

“Gabriel Young!”

Suddenly, he roared, blood streaming from the corners of his mouth, “You say I’ve benefited from the Young Family’s favor for over a decade, benefited from your kindness for over a decade! Fine! Today, Sebastian Martinez repays you!”

“Remember this: Young Master faked his death because he wants the downfall of the Young Family to drag Two Kings and Four Vassals to the grave with him! That way, he can completely seize control of Swimming City! Beware of Hagan Marsh! Bear in mind, only with the Young Family’s annihilation can the opportunity arise to uproot the Two Kings and Four Vassal families completely!”

Thwack!

Sebastian finished speaking and drew his last breath.

He coughed up a mouthful of blood.

Dead.

“No!” Gabriel Young screamed, sobbing in anguish.

The room contained no one else.

A corpse, Gabriel Young, and Julius Reed.

No one knew how much time had passed before Gabriel, her tears nearly dried, slowly lifted her head.

“Touch up your makeup; otherwise, it won’t look good.” Julius stayed silent the entire time, letting her vent all her emotions before speaking up.

He handed her a makeup case.

“Thank you.” Gabriel felt a warmth welling in her heart; her pain suddenly didn’t feel as unbearable.

Ha!

She chuckled through her tears, “Fool, this box is empty.”

“Is it?” Julius pointed at a heart-shaped figure on the box, “Inside it holds my heart. Besides, Miss Young’s natural beauty makes any cosmetics redundant.”

With that, he pulled out a new makeup case filled with powders and handed it to her again, “With a smile this radiant, why cry?”

Gabriel’s cheeks flushed.

It was as if all the unpleasant matters evaporated into thin air.

“I’ll wait for you outside.” Julius stood up and walked out the door.

He couldn’t bear seeing women cry.

Fighting was always more fulfilling.

Thinking about how he had to resort to such saccharine tactics to cheer Gabriel up, Julius felt a chill run down his spine.

Once he returned, he planned to feign tactlessness and transform into a steel-hearted man.

If Quella Radcliffe sensed something amiss, she’d undoubtedly grow suspicious.

After all, Quella had been his lawful wife for four years.

Nelson…

As much as having three or four wives was considered normal for Ten Thousand Mountain Alliance’s Grandmasters, Julius truly was a devoted man.

Nelson was a good girl.

Between devotion and guilt, Julius felt an even greater sense of responsibility toward this woman who loyally supported him in silence.

Maybe he should establish East and West palaces within the Ten Thousand Mountain Alliance?

This way, both could be the legitimate wives.

Standing at the doorway, Julius looked up at the sky, thinking about those two foolish women.

“But as long as the problem remains unsolved, I truly can’t return!”

He sighed deeply, feeling weary.

Entrenched at the heart of conspiracies, he had no path of retreat.

Leaving Gabriel alone in the room to cool down also gave him a chance to clear his own mind.

The Evil Qi within the Dragon King Ring had long since stopped affecting him as strongly as it used to.

On one hand, Julius’s skills were gradually recovering.

On the other hand, he had mastered the art of controlling the Evil Qi.

Of course, what he didn’t realize was that the Divine Dragon Tripod strapped to his waist had been continuously neutralizing the Evil Qi invading his body.

Soon.

Gabriel emerged from the room.

Her makeup was touched up.

She looked quite cheerful.

“You’re out? I thought it’d take until evening.” Julius shook his head helplessly. Women’s makeup time, to him, felt like an eternity.

“Was it slow?” Gabriel didn’t think so; she felt she had already sped things up.

“The production team’s mule is faster than you.” Julius shrugged and remarked, “Want to talk? I might not want to meddle in your family drama, but this issue seems tied to me as well.”

“I don’t feel well. Let’s talk another day.” Gabriel seemed inclined to avoid the topic.

“If you’re not feeling well, drink some hot water!” Julius frowned.

“You!” Gabriel’s eyes widened. He had been comforting her in the room, but now outside, he had already flipped his tone!

“Anyway, the Azure Emperor’s ancient tomb is opening soon. Once I finish my own matters, I’ll leave. By then, your life or death will no longer concern me.”

Julius suddenly turned very solemn.

The Azure Emperor’s Tomb—he had to go!

The secret behind the prison beneath the Ten Thousand Mountain Alliance might lie within the tomb!

Cristiano Grey had seen the prison and then killed his biological father!

The Martial Saint Crown Prince returned later, seized the throne, and murdered his own parent!

The accompanying guards all succumbed to madness!

This was no coincidence!

Reflecting on his memories of the snowy peak battle, where his subordinates had red-tinted eyes, Julius was increasingly convinced it was connected to that prison!

“What’s your plan?” He turned his head to Gabriel, “Tell me.”

“I’m a petty person.” Gabriel raised her head, a fierce determination flashing in her eyes, “Anyone who messes with me—I’ll make them pay! Even if that person is my brother!”

“Alright, I support you.” Julius yawned, lazily saying, “Let’s sleep first, then talk in detail tomorrow.”

With that, he disappeared into the courtyard.

Leaving the estate, he returned to his own room and pulled out his phone, dialing the Ten Thousand Mountain Alliance members stationed in Swimming City.

“Grandmaster!”

Even though it was the dead of night, the other party promptly answered the call, their tone deeply respectful.

“Former Inspector Jeron Marsh. Where does he reside now?” Julius recalled that one of the red-eyed individuals had been Inspector Jeron Marsh!

“Inspector Marsh passed away four years ago, just half a month after you went missing. Along with several other high-ranking officers, he contracted a strange illness and died suddenly!”

The voice on the other end of the phone was soft.

But.

It sounded like a thunderclap to Julius.