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Chapter 853 - 290. Affirmation from Winter Fox_3

Chapter 853: 290. Affirmation from Winter Fox_3

"Your timidity and unnecessary kindness are being stripped away bit by bit, allowing the heroic blood of Boris within you to awaken."

"But this appears to unsettle you?"

"Yes, my lord."

In the presence of his ancestor, Andre did not conceal his agitated state of mind and said in a low voice:

"I understand that it is necessary, and I have resolved to learn from the Grand Duke of Cui Si the experience of rebuilding the Blood Vulture Clan, in order to rebuild my own faction.

However, the act of treating lives as mere grass and personally pushing those servants who have offered their loyalty into the abyss of war is not something that brings joy."

"You are still young, and you do not understand that all loyalty must be tested through time or trials to reach perfection."

Duchess Xiani did not scold Andre for his weakness.

She said quietly:

"You cannot always hope for good fortune to meet a naturally subservient personality like Maxim as Murphy did. You need to find your own Maxim.

Or personally cultivate your own ’monster’ from among your servants.

War has always been a cruel thing.

But it hones strength and helps you discern the loyalty that truly matters."

"Ah, it was right to leave you in Transia, Andre; both your sister and I have received the gifts you sent back to North Wind Castle."

The Thorns Duke nodded in satisfaction and said:

"You did not witness your sister’s sentiment when she saw that ferocious ice sculpture; she praised her younger brother for finally growing up and proudly displayed the ice sculpture in the hall of the Ice Palace for all her subjects to admire your courage and strength.

You have gained her initial recognition.

Of course, I am also very pleased with the heart of the vampire you sent.

The heart of Wolf Poison, the power of the wild and the brutal. Child, continue as you are; let the heavy pressure mold you into a perfect and dazzling gemstone, and with it, you shall realize your ideals."

"I am honored, my Lord."

Andre’s desire for recognition was finally somewhat fulfilled, bringing relief to his restless heart, but he knew that such a trivial matter was not worth Duchess Xiani’s visit in person. Her presence in Crimson Castle must signify something more important.

So he waited patiently.

"The 100 court sword guards that your sister granted you are on their way; they will arrive at Crimson Castle in half a month," Lady Shani ordered:

"But that is not the main purpose of my visit. Arrange a meeting for me with Lady Cui Si and Lord Murphy, I have brought them good news and intend to fulfill the agreements that have been completed immediately."

At this point, Xiani glanced at Andre.

She continued:

"Murphy is about to gain the recognition of the Lupa and become the true Governor of Transia, but this also means that you will miss out on the throne of this territory.

Does this unsettle or discourage you?"

"No, ruling over Transia was never my pursuit."

Count Andrei replied with conviction:

"This is not the country I have sworn loyalty to, nor is it the place where I have decided to demonstrate my talents. To me, this is merely a stop on my journey. I have gathered courage and grown here to better serve my true lord.

I will only give Murphy a round of heartfelt applause and blessings for his impending kingship.

He deserves it."

"Very good, such magnanimity is also befitting of a sovereign."

Lady Shani was even more satisfied.

A curious smile emerged on her gentle face as she reached out with a "kindly" smile, patted Andre on the head, and said in a low voice:

"You made the right decision. Lord Murphy thinks that by crushing the Jackal and Wolf and securing the loyalty of Count Xike, he can rest easy.

But perhaps he doesn’t realize that this is just a minor and scarcely praiseworthy achievement he has just completed.

The real troubles are soon to come; for a ruler, maintaining authority and deepening rule is always more difficult than conquest.

I hope Murphy is prepared."