Storm of Gods

Chapter 183 Naive Brother Li

"Brother Li, don't joke around. This is no different from deserting. I don't know about other countries, but in Heldan, there will be no place for him to stay." Simmons smiled bitterly. In places where chivalry is prevalent and honor is valued, not to mention outsiders, even his family wouldn't let him off the hook.

"You're being a bit unwise. You know you can't win, and you know their intentions, yet you still accept. You don't seem like the type to act impulsively." Li Xin wanted to take a sip of coffee, but found the cup was empty. Wait, where's the other one?

“I’m a young man too, and I have my pride too. He kicked down the door and insulted the family’s honor. Even if I don’t answer today, what about tomorrow? There’s also Zheng Shengxun. They won’t let me off the hook.”

Li Xin thought about it and agreed. Having a prominent position can sometimes be a problem, and it's hard to avoid it.

"Before I come up with a solution, I need to figure out the ins and outs, otherwise it will be difficult to make a judgment. What exactly are your plans?" Li Xin asked.

Simmons pondered, unsure how to begin. Li Xin smiled and said, "Think about it slowly, organize your thoughts before you speak."

He wasn't in a hurry. This matter was very complicated. It wasn't a simple duel; it also involved the Hexbird Gazette and the power struggles within the Heldan leadership. Rushing in with just enthusiasm might do more harm than good.

Simmons thought Li Xin needed to weigh things carefully. If things weren't clarified, even if Li Xin helped, he would be far more ruthless than Didia when it came to settling scores later.

“It’s a long story. Our George family has always been in charge of the kingdom’s intelligence work. Hawkeye is considered one of the most powerful dukes in the kingdom. However, when my grandfather was in charge of Hawkeye, he made a major mistake and was demoted two ranks and resigned. Later, Hawkeye was handed over to the Zheng family to manage.” Simmons said with regret and doubt. “Actually, with our family’s achievements, it shouldn’t have come to this.”

Li Xin nodded. "And then?"

“Later, a major change occurred in the kingdom. Prince Oliver, who was originally the heir apparent, was somehow disqualified from the throne, and His Majesty the current king has inherited the throne,” Simmons said in a low voice, his expression somewhat dejected. “Some people say that Grandpa wanted to betray his former master because he knew the news in advance.”

Changing the crown prince is a major event in any country, and it will inevitably cause changes in various forces. Because he knew about it in advance, old George took a step back to advance, hoping to win the favor of the new crown prince. From an outsider's perspective, it was indeed a bit ugly. Moreover, no matter how well he did it, those on the inside knew what was going on.

"After the new king ascended the throne, he invited my grandfather to come out of retirement, but he didn't agree, probably because of the strong opposition from the cabinet. In the end, after His Majesty's repeated requests, he finally decided to take charge of a part of the work, mainly to check the Zheng family. He was not restored to his original title," Simmons said. "There was a lot of dissatisfaction within the family. They said that my grandfather had become senile and had completely offended Prince Oliver. Not only that, His Majesty still gave the Zheng family important positions. We are caught in the middle."

Simmons smiled wryly. He would have done the same. Who would dare to use such a fickle person in their own organization?

The Zheng family and the George family are inherently opposed; the Zheng family controls the Herdan Daily, while the George family, in turn, supports the Hexbird Daily.

"Why did the old king want to change his heir?" Li Xin asked curiously.

"I heard that the eldest prince got impatient and did something he shouldn't have done, which angered the old king," Simmons said softly.

Being blessed by the Mother Goddess and having such good health can sometimes be a problem. Oliver was eager to ascend to the throne and may have revealed something that displeased the King, leading to a change in the heir. However, since they were all sons, the King did not eliminate them completely. Therefore, Prince Oliver's power in the kingdom is now very great.

Li Xin frowned. Why was the palace intrigue here like a child's game? Shouldn't they just kill everyone?
Of course, this may be due to the belief in the Earth Mother Goddess, so it cannot be generalized.

"Is the Zheng family closely connected with the Prince?" Li Xin asked.

"Well, to put it simply, they're trying to please both sides, except for our family," Simmons said with a wry smile. This is why the King reinstated the George family.

Herdan's situation reminded Li Xin of the powerful clans of the past, whose influence was too great to be controlled.

The role of the George family in Aura XVIII's eyes was to act as a check and balance, serving as the king's henchmen. It's hard to say why old George made that decision, but keeping a low profile was the way to survive. If the prince were gone, things would be better, but now it's quite awkward. They have to stick close to the king, but in the eyes of their colleagues, they are outliers, caught in a dilemma.

Old George's actions are most likely to fulfill the King's needs, such as the Papacy and the Hexbird Gazette. His motives are plausible; it's highly probable that the kingdom demanded it of him. If he were the King, holding such a heavy responsibility as Vice-Emperor would probably be quite unpleasant. As for the Zheng family, Nasser, Sid, and others, these families are probably only truly loyal to him. It seems that after many years in power, the King is starting to make moves, and if he does, it will be a huge storm.

What role did the Night Watchers play in this? Christy clearly had some kind of mission in mind, which is why she disguised herself that way, but what was the reason?
From the perspective of promoting Hextech alone, this is more than enough. What else do they want to do? Do they want the Moon Goddess to spread her influence in Heldan? That's a bit ridiculous. He wouldn't even dare to think about it. He has witnessed the influence of the Earth Mother in Heldan. It is truly unique, from top to bottom, there is no chance at all.

Whether it's helping Simmons or Christie, he really has to put in some effort.

What kind of person was Didia?

"To be honest, in our circle, he is one of the people I admire. He is completely different from Anthony. He is very focused on self-cultivation and is a model of chivalry. He has not disgraced the chivalrous spirit."

Where is Anthony?

“Back when he was at God’s Blessing Academy, he was pretty wild and weird. He killed someone and was sent to the border. As for those military merits, they were probably all fake,” Simmons said. “Unfortunately, Didia always thought Anthony was excellent and a role model. Anthony did a great job of putting on a show.”

"Why did Anthony do that?" Li Xin asked. This was something that puzzled him. The Heldans were very concerned about their reputation. They might do anything behind the scenes, but a nobleman wouldn't go that crazy after drinking.

Simmons spread his hands with a wry smile, "This is nothing at all."

"Huh?" Li Xin was taken aback.

“That was exciting,” Simmons said. Li Ge was surprisingly naive. “The women who played with them all had their own agendas, but they didn’t know that ordinary things were no longer enough for these twisted bastards. Three people died that day, and that woman was just one of them. She was caught on the street when she tried to escape. Anthony probably thought it was more exciting, so he started a fight on the street and ran into the funeral procession. The person in charge didn’t know who he was at the time. By the time they found out, it was too late. There were too many people who saw it.”

Li Xin felt a growing fondness for the current king. He had always thought that such a kingdom would be particularly conservative, and the more powerful and ancient it was, the less willing it was to change. However, Moncaleta had taken the initiative to try Hextech, introduced Hextech Bird Reports, established the Order of the Church, and the School of Heavenly Principles was highly valued. The king was strict with himself, making it difficult for such a country to become corrupt. Now, thinking about it, the king was probably quite helpless. It was only because the country was rich that it would face serious problems if any disasters or famines occurred.

The king probably wanted to use the Antony case as a catalyst to make an example of someone, but even this one case seemed difficult to handle.

Li Xin couldn't control these things, but his beloved young master Simmons couldn't die young, otherwise where would he get free lunch and dinner? Besides, young master Simmons still owed him a meal.

“The main difference between you and him is the power of thunder. Let’s practice our resistance these few days, that will give us a better chance of winning,” Li Xin said.

"Resistance?"

"Simply put, the core of the battle is to see who can withstand more damage. If your body can adapt to the attack of thunder power, you might be able to give him a surprise." Li Xin said with a smile, "My dear young master Simmons, I will have to put in a lot of effort. You must remember this favor."

Simmons smiled wryly, "Brother Li, the sacred place can only be entered on Sunday, so I set it for Monday, but it's too late to solve the immediate problem."

The usual time for a challenge is not too long; it's generally within ten days.

"Who said we were going to enter the sacred land?" Li Xin smiled, held up a finger, and then a bolt of lightning flashed.

Simmons was taken aback. "Brother Li, you also awakened the power of thunder?"

(End of this chapter)