Those Classmates who Suddenly Disappeared
Chapter 1519: Overthrow and Reconstruct

Chapter 1519: Chapter 1519: Overthrow and Reconstruct

The East Nobles’ estate, once a majestic construction, was now reduced to rubble, symbolizing the decline of a power.

Many vampires had already assembled here, waiting for orders, scarcely daring to breathe too loudly for fear of angering the formidable figure before them.

Xue Dong stood atop the ruins, his eyes indifferently sweeping over everything, unable to imagine that this place was once their territory, where they reigned supreme.

At this moment, Xue Lang arrived with over a dozen vampires, and upon entering, felt the heavy atmosphere, making him hesitant to speak out of turn.

Helen saw that her side had gathered a considerable number of people, enough to make an effective counterattack, so she proposed to Xue Dong that they take action quickly, or it would be too late.

However, Xue Dong remained motionless, staring in the direction of the collapsed Tower of Darkness, his brows deeply furrowed, as if deep in thought.

Helen wanted to say more but was stopped by people from a few other families, who hinted that Helen should not talk too much. At this critical moment, Helen’s primary concern should be how to protect herself.

Suddenly, Xue Dong noticed Helen in the crowd. He leaped over and stood coldly in front of her, his eyes filled with a murderous intent, as if he no longer regarded Helen as one of his own, but more like an enemy.

Helen felt nervous and didn’t dare meet Xue Dong’s gaze, her eyes flickering to the side.

Xue Dong said coldly, "Helen, you’re on good terms with Gu Fan, you’ve helped him quite a bit, haven’t you?"

Hearing this, a chill went down Helen’s spine, and she hurriedly explained, "While it’s true that I have a good relationship with Gu Fan, I have never done anything that would harm the interests of Organization X."

A few other from the family also chimed in to help, "That’s right, Helen has been loyal to the organization, we all trust Helen."

Helen was grateful for these few from her family speaking well of her. This was why, even after Gu Weihai’s incident, Helen still chose to stay in Organization X. The reason lay in the too many ties within the family she couldn’t sever.

But Xue Dong was having none of it: "I believe you too, Helen, it’s just that Gu Fan is really too difficult to deal with. Hence, after much consideration, I’m left with no choice but to use you. Please forgive me. Moreover, sacrificing yourself for the family is also your supreme glory."

Helen immediately stepped back; she roughly guessed what Xue Dong intended to do—he wanted to use Helen’s life to threaten Gu Fan.

A few other family members wanted to step forward to reason, but they were blocked by the vampires, preventing them from getting close, leaving Helen helplessly isolated.

In Organization X, those who possessed the bloodline of the X Family were the noblest and were known as the nobles, yet among the nobles there were ranks. And for the interests of Organization X, members of the nobility with lower status are also expendable.

Although Helen also had the bloodline of the X Family, unfortunately, being of mixed Eastern and Western heritage made her less prestigious, thus disposable in Xue Dong’s eyes.

Just as Xue Dong reached out towards Helen’s neck, Helen finally mustered the courage to resist, flinging her arm to knock away Xue Dong’s hand. Then Helen said coldly, "Lord Xue Dong, are you forcing me to leave the family and stand completely with Gu Fan?"

Upon hearing this, Xue Dong was taken aback at first, then his face darkened, "Helen, listen well. For the family, not just you, but even I am willing to sacrifice. You’ve enjoyed the benefits the family has provided since childhood. Now, at a time of crisis for the family, you must certainly make a contribution."

Helen retorted directly, "Our family has already done enough for the organization. My father and my grandfather, both of their lives were buried at the hands of the organization. I owe nothing to the family."

Xue Dong, trying to contain his anger, explained, "I just want you to cooperate with me in staging a drama — pretend to be in danger to make Gu Fan back off and allow us to do as we wish."

"No way!" Helen’s refusal was adamant, then she added, "If I go along with your act, Gu Fan would be greatly disappointed with me afterward. Please, Lord Xue Dong, don’t force me."

"You don’t have a choice in Organization X." Xue Dong attempted to grab Helen with a swift step and a flash of his hand, clamping directly onto Helen’s throat.

Many from the East Nobles pleaded with Helen not to be so stubborn. Now wasn’t the time to be neutral; she had to make a choice between the family and Gu Fan.

However, Helen still shook her head. Her reasoning was simple: she was the bridge between Gu Fan and Organization X, and Xue Dong’s actions were destroying that bridge.

Xue Dong was unsatisfied, "If you don’t play along, I’ll get serious, and then you won’t have to worry about disappointing Gu Fan."

Just then, after Xue Lang had slowly drawn closer to Xue Dong, he suddenly sprinted forward, staging a surprise attack from behind, driving a wooden stake straight through Xue Dong’s body.

"It’s you?" Xue Dong turned around, his eyes wide with shock at seeing his own subordinate’s sneak attack, and felt his body lose its vitality, a cold sensation sweeping over him.

Soon Xue Dong turned to ashen grey and then fell to the ground. With this, all leaders of the Four Great Nobles had fallen.

At this scene, everyone was struck with horror and disbelief. An important figure of Organization X had just been killed.

"Xue Lang, what are you doing? Have you gone mad?" demanded one of the East Nobles out loud, while ordering other vampires to converge on the scene.

However, another group of vampires chose to stand with Xue Lang, causing the East Nobles to split into two factions.

Some people couldn’t understand, "Xue Lang, and you all, what’s the meaning of this? Have you betrayed Organization X?"

To this, Xue Lang was indifferent: "We haven’t betrayed Organization X; we’re merely eliminating some of the organization’s scourges. This gives Organization X a chance for a turnaround."

Upon hearing this, everyone looked around at each other, feeling like what Xue Lang was doing seemed right, but also felt that something was off.

Helen frowned and asked, "Xue Lang, what exactly are you trying to do?"

Xue Lang revealed the secret of the underground laboratory, making all the vampires understand what the fate of all vampires would be if Organization X won this battle and reclaimed the laboratory — they would inevitably be sacrificed mercilessly.

Some of the East Nobles were aware of this secret, but they denied it and accused Xue Lang of lying.

But Xue Lang didn’t care, his goal wasn’t to make the East Nobles believe him, but to hope that Organization X could have a better start. To achieve this goal required that they make Gu Fan an ally instead of an opponent.

The confrontation between Organization X and Gu Fan was too great to be easily reconciled; only through battle, to the death, could it be resolved.

To break the stalemate of this fight to the bitter end, if Organization X could reinvent itself with a new leader, Xue Lang believed Helen was the most suitable.

At this moment, everyone’s eyes fell on Helen, all eager to know what she would do at this critical point. Whether she could shoulder this responsibility, whether she could lead everyone to overthrow the old rule, and establish a new order, bringing new hope.