You don't even want to call me godfather

They worked together at the conference table, put forward opinions on the development of all aspects of Syracuse, and made voting decisions. It was a different kind of peace.

However, the good times did not last long. When Ulysses' parents first proposed opening up to the outside world in parliament, Cascade became the target of public criticism.

As for the Cascade family's proposal, the other families not only did not agree, but even accused the Cascade family of collaborating with the outside world, and the government turned a blind eye to it.

The Cascade family then realized that this country was too closed.

Those guys of the older generation are unwilling to contact the outside world. Correspondingly, the new generation, who were originally full of enthusiasm, are also influenced by the ideas of the older generation and stay away from the outside world.

At the same time, the Cascade family's recklessness at the meeting also brought them a lot of trouble.

The policies of several other families targeting and making things difficult for the Cascade family, and the government's indifference and inaction, as well as its turning a blind eye to their actions, led to the gradual decline of the Cascade family.

Gradually, some supporters and members of the Cascade family could not stand the pressure from all sides, and left the Cascade family and joined other family forces.

Within two years, the Cascades became the weakest of all families and were even about to be removed from parliament and deprived of their political rights.

At this time, the government's leaders changed and the Prime Minister was replaced by William Patrick.

William discovered the Cascade family's predicament and made a private deal with Ulysses.

Start a political conflict, eliminate several other families, and make the Cascade family the "only one". Correspondingly, the family power will no longer be involved in the politics of Syracuse.

This is what is known as the "Great Purge".

The win-win situation and the tempting conditions were simply impossible for Ulysses to refuse. When the struggle between the government and the family broke out, William really did not touch even a single person from the Cascade family. Ulysses also eliminated most of the family forces in one fell swoop by using dishonorable methods and the wolf hunters he secretly cultivated.

The remaining remnants were completely eliminated by the government.

On the surface, the people of Syracuse believed that the conflict between family power and government power led to the struggle, and in the end the government had the upper hand, leaving only the Cascade family still in the world.

But in fact, it was William and Ulysses who colluded to do this. Members of the government and the Cascade family were aware of this, but they would not mention it to anyone.

Because no matter who it is, this is not something to be proud of, or rather, this is a stain in their lives.

But they achieved their goal. The government completely took over the power of Syracuse, and the Cascades became the only and largest family in Syracuse.

The only cost was the sacrifice of several other families.

"Godfather, I met William Patrick today."

Koshe returned to the hospital and found that the Godfather had woken up.

Destiny had already left, and after hearing what Koshe said, the Godfather was silent for a long time. Finally, he told Koshe about what happened between the government and the Cascade family.

"Godfather, I don't know how to feel about this," Koshe said, thinking that this was also a test of his mind from the Godfather, "I don't know whether I should get involved in the grudges and hatreds of your elders. After all, you taught me to be able to distinguish right from wrong and to prioritize doing my best."

The godfather was silent for a moment. He nodded as if satisfied and said to Koshe, "In the past, I kept learning about the rules of the political circle. At that time, I only had one thought in my mind: to regain the position that the Cascade family deserved. But by then, I already had a family. I had your mother and you, Koshe. So all the rules I knew did not qualify me to participate, but became a get-out-of-jail-free card for how to stay out of this struggle."

"I don't understand, Godfather..." Koshe said after thinking for a while, "I still don't understand why you would make that kind of deal with the government."

"Do you think I'm a noble man, kid? Behind great wealth and power, there are often hidden sins. You will understand later. When the time comes..." The Godfather struggled to get up and sat on the bed. Even though he was now trapped by injuries, his body was still like a barrier. "When you know what protection is, you will understand."

"guard……"

"Your father has a point," said Msisha, who had been eavesdropping on the phone. "He told me the same thing before."

"The original purpose of fighting in politics was to survive, but I don't know when my original intention changed," the godfather's fingers tapped rhythmically on the bed frame, as if to warn him, "One day you will understand, when you truly have a family, but before that, you must first learn how to stabilize the family's position."

"For so many years, you have been teaching me how to be a man who can bear all responsibilities and pains. To stabilize the status of the family is my most basic responsibility."

"It seems that my teachings to you have not been in vain," the godfather smiled with satisfaction. He continued, "You have met William today. Can you tell me what you think of him, child?"

"I don't like him, Godfather," Koshei answered truthfully, frowning, "He gives me a sinister feeling, like a snake."

"Your feeling is not wrong, child," the godfather lay down again and said, "No matter what happens next, be careful of William. He is a man who can do anything for his own benefit."

"Yes, Godfather, I understand."

"You go back first. I'm a little tired and need to rest for a while."

After saying this, the Godfather ordered them to leave. His voice sounded so weak.

"Yes, Godfather, you take a rest first. If you have any questions, just let Destiny contact me."

After Koshe left, Destiny climbed into the ward through the window.

"Father."

"Where did Koshei go today? Who did he meet with?"

The godfather asked, he was not asleep when Koshe came in the afternoon, and he heard everything that Joseph and Koshe said at the door, so he asked Destiny to observe secretly.

"My brother and a Volpo girl named Angelina have been sitting in the cafe for a long time," Destiny reported. "I've seen that girl in the club before. She seems to be... my brother's lover?"

"Ha, this kid, he didn't even tell me, his father, that he had someone he loved," the godfather smiled and closed his eyes. "But it seems that if nothing had happened to me, Koshei would have brought his girlfriend to see me now. It's really..."

"That girl is worth it."

Msisha's voice rang in the Godfather's mind.

'Msisha, Msisha, I didn't expect that even you would look at a girl like this. It seems that my son has met the right person.'

The Godfather closed his eyes and communicated with Msisha in his mind.

"Ulysses, aren't you curious about why I have a connection with your son so early?"

"You don't need to explain this matter, Msisha. I have anticipated the arrival of this day. If Koshei already has the ability and capacity to become the next godfather, then it would not be surprising if I abdicated at any time, right?"

"You are quite open-minded. Even I feel sorry for you."

'You can see the future, and you can see my future. A person has only one destiny, to be pushed off the stage of history by the young. If this is my destiny, then what can I complain about? I have already accepted my fate. If the child from the Lappland family comes to see me off for the last time, it will be regarded as atonement. Besides, I have experienced everything I should have experienced in my life, and it is time to give the stage to the new generation of children.'

“That’s really…”

Chapter 30 Lucid Dreams

Have you ever had a dream that the street was empty and you were the only one running helplessly?

After saying goodbye to the godfather and returning to the mansion, the tired Koshe took a short nap.

After that, he ran on this endless road.

What on earth am I doing? Where is this place?

He felt the restraint and seemed to have discovered the problem, trying hard to overcome it, but his consciousness was as blurred as if covered by a layer of fog.

Suddenly, Koshei's pace slowed down.

What is the meaning of running all the time?

He thought about this question more than once. If all his efforts were to become a qualified godfather in the future, then was he sometimes working too hard?

He didn't know that his mind was very confused and he couldn't concentrate and think seriously.

At a river, Koshe came to a complete stop.

He saw a familiar figure sitting by the river, but he looked so strange, like a friend he hadn't seen for many years.

He walked over and stood behind the person with mixed feelings. Looking at her long silver hair, her ears shaking from time to time, and her tail swaying from side to side behind her, Koshei became a little more sober.

"Rapp... Rand?"

As if tentatively, Koshe called out to her softly.

Lappland's tail stopped wagging and she turned her head. She looked very young, and her eyes were clear and bright, without even a trace of the cunning and viciousness that she would have when she grew up.

This Lappland is the little Lappland before the political struggle between the government and the family.

"Cascade?" Little Laplande smiled when she saw Koshei, as she usually does. Then she stood up and extended her hand to Koshei, "I've been waiting for you for a long time. Come and train with me!"

Looking at the hand that little Lappland extended, Koshe opened his mouth slightly as if to say something, but he gave up and simply raised his hand, trying to touch her.

But just as Koshe was about to touch little Lappland, everything around him disappeared.

Streets, rivers, Little Lapland.

His body fell uncontrollably, and the all-too-real feeling of weightlessness made him completely sober.

Little Lapland was his last remaining thought of Lapland. That river was where they used to go fishing, and that unfamiliar street was the residence of the patriarchs of the major families.

But they were all destroyed in that struggle.

Yes, this is just a dream.

His dreams were a cruel joke that mocked him. Even in his dreams, he knew that he was a fool who could wake up at any moment. Only in his dreams could he recreate the Syracuse of his childhood memories.

The fall stopped, and Koshei felt himself lying on solid ground.

He climbed up and found himself in a corridor. There was darkness on both sides with no end in sight. In front of him was a half-open door.

"Come in."

A voice in his head told him so.

Koshei took a slow step, pushed open the half-open door and walked into the room.

This is a ward. There is a person standing in front of the bed with his back to him.

The hair is still silver, but the ears are standing upright and the tail is drooping. I don't know what it is doing.

"Lapland!"

Suddenly, Koshe reacted and shouted to Lapland.

Hearing the sound, Lapland turned around and saw the person on the hospital bed. It was the godfather, but he was already dead. The electrocardiogram on the instrument next to him had become a straight line and made a harsh "beep" sound.

Koshe ran towards Lappland and wanted to draw his pistol, but he had no weapon in his dream, so he could only watch Lappland fall out of the window.

He went forward to check on the Godfather, but it was too late.

Koshe knelt on the ground beside the bed, holding his godfather's hand, feeling the rapidly losing body temperature.

The Godfather's expression was not painful, and even looked peaceful, but this made Koshei feel confused.

"Almost."

The voice in his head sounded again, the dream faded, and Koshei woke up.

"What was the dream just now?"

Koshe rubbed his neck. It didn't feel good to sleep leaning on the chair, but when he looked at the dark sky outside the window, he realized that he had slept for so long.

"Msisha, did you see the dream just now?"

Koshe remembered that the voice in his dream was somewhat similar to Msisha's, so he asked Msisha.

But he got no response.

"Msisha?"

The scene in the dream was still vivid in his mind. The more silent Msisha was, the more uneasy Koshe felt.

He remembered that Msisha had said before that his ancestors were targeted by the hounds because they had violated the taboo of time.

Since Msisha is about time…

"Tell me, Msisha! Do you know something?"

"I can't tell you. This is an agreement between your father and I."

Msissa finally spoke, and Koshe roughly realized what the so-called agreement was. He was not a fool, and he knew that it was useless to worry, so he rushed out of the room. He wanted to go to the hospital to take care of his godfather.

Just as he opened the door, he saw Destiny who had just come out of the next room. Destiny was wearing pajamas and looked like she had just woken up.

"Who was brother talking to just now? Why was it so noisy?"

Koshe realized that he was too emotional just now. Msisha's presence might not be discovered, but he couldn't let others see that he was abnormal.

Including Destiny.

"Phew...it's okay." Koshe smoothed Destiny's messy hair and said, "You slept for a long time. I'll go to the hospital to stay overnight. Destiny, go home and continue sleeping."

"Are you going to accompany father?" Destiny noticed something and said to Koshe, "Then brother, go first. I'll change my clothes and come over."

Koshe came to the first floor, pulled a coat from the hanger at the door, put it on casually, and deliberately checked whether his pistol and dagger were on him, then left the mansion.

As soon as he walked out of the mansion, his cell phone rang.

"Hey?"

Koshe answered the phone while running towards the hospital.

"Ko...Koshe!" Jose's voice was a little hurried on the phone, "Come to the hospital quickly!"