Path To Godhood Begins With Marrying Wife And Gaining SSS Rank Skill - Chapter 215

215: 215: Broken Deal 215: 215: Broken Deal Days later, the news began to spread everywhere.

Word of the heavy losses suffered by the Duchy and the loss of forces during the attack by the cultists traveled fast through noble circles.

Alongside that came an even more shocking rumor.

Ethan had slain the Bishop ranked evil priest and a demon contractor.

The first reaction from most nobles was disbelief.

It was well known that even the weakest Bishop possessed the strength of a Master Knight.

In the entire Ruthiana, there were fewer than ten people with that level of power.

And Ethan had never been counted among them.

But once the news became confirmed as true, disbelief turned into chaos.

Nobles were not fools.

It was now clear that Ethan had become far too powerful to be ignored.

The Blank family already had influence in the garment business.

And now having strength, Ethan was like a hot commodity.

The Blank family’s influence would rise sharply and in time they would become one of the most prominent families in the entire Ruthiana region.

If anyone wanted to form ties with them, this was the moment to do it.

Any delay would be too late.

Because of this sudden change in status, the Blank estate had been bustling every single day.

Nobles from far and wide were sending representatives or arriving in person to meet Ethan.

He received more than ten noble guests a day, and most of them were people he had never seen before.

Some carried small gifts and others brought flowery words, but all of them had the same intention.

They wanted to curry favor with him.

The trouble was that in the entire Ruthiana region, there were very few Earls and Viscounts besides the Dukes.

Most of the nobility were Barons and each territory was filled with dozens of them.

Now it seemed like every single Baron wanted to send someone to the Blanks family, even if the connection would never benefit either side in the long run.

To Ethan, the whole thing was a mess.

It took up his entire day and forced him to sit through endless polite conversations that meant nothing to him.

He could not even spend time with his wives and children.

That annoyed him far more than the flattery and fake smiles of the visiting nobles.

Even in the evenings, when he wished for peace, there was always someone else waiting to speak with him.

The house, which had once been a place of comfort and rest, now felt more like a crowded market where strangers came and went without pause.

Ethan endured it because he knew that building the Blank family’s reputation was important, but deep down he longed for the quiet moments at home with his family.

However, not everyone was enthusiastic about this sudden rise of power.

Some looked at the Blank household with dry, suspicious gazes.

In fact, they waited for the King’s decree.

Such a powerful force had been hiding behind the scenes instead of taking part in the battle or war.

This was bound to raise suspicion among many.

So they waited for the next development.

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Meanwhile, in a secluded and dimly lit chamber, a dark cloaked person sat before an old wrinkled man, glaring at him with hatred burning in his eyes.

“Don’t look at me like that,” the wrinkled faced man said calmly.

“I gave you the opportunity, but you could not do it.” “But…” “No but.” A deadly aura erupted from the wrinkled faced man.

It filled the small chamber like a crushing weight and even the candle flames flickered wildly.

“We had a deal.

I have kept my end, but it is not my fault for your incompetence.” He leaned forward slightly, his eyes sharp and cold.

“I have turned a blind eye, but I cannot anymore.

I need to soothe the people or else my reign may end.” Saying this, he took out the mana contract and placed it on the table.

“Remember this.

If you go back on your words, I will spread everything.” “What will you spread?” the cloaked man asked with a twisted sinister smile.

“Kekkee… outsiders always think of me as a buffoon, so did you really take me as one?” the wrinkled faced man spoke slowly and tapped the armrest of his chair.

“The moment I joined hands with you, I have been sniffing and watching everything.

If you go back on your words,then I will make sure you become the public target.

You only managed to reach here because of obscurity, but I will snatch that.” “Youuu!” The cloaked man stood up at once, releasing a sinister aura filled with killing intent.

But just as he did, a sharp blade slashed through the air.

The slash tore through the space with a roaring sound like ripping stone and completely wiped away the cloaked man’s attack, scattering the aura like smoke.

Before he could even react, a blade was already pressed firmly against his neck.

“Duke Monopolis…” The cloaked figure gritted his teeth and stared at the two men before him.

The more he glared, the more the blade pressed into his neck until a thin line of blood appeared at the edge of the steel.

Seeing this, the wrinkled man stood up and folded his hands behind his back.

His old body trembled slightly, but he held himself tall and firm.

“I will say this once again.” “You had your chance.

Now it is mine.

I will allow you another chance only after you keep your end.

So decide.” The cloaked figure stared at the two men for a long, heavy moment.

His jaw clenched and his hands tightened.

Finally, he stepped back slowly.”Okay.

You already have the bones, right?

Then start preparing the material.” With that, he stepped back and vanished into the darkness like smoke swallowed by night.

Duke Monopolis pulled back his sword and sheathed it carefully.

“Are you sure about this?” the Duke asked quietly.

“It does not matter whether I am sure or not.

What I want is the result.” The wrinkled man spoke coldly and started walking back through the dim passage, the sound of his cane tapping against the ground echoing through the stone corridor.

“I have been the subject of ridicule throughout my life but I have had enough.

It is time for me to get rid of this frail body and aim at the things that I deserve.” Soon his voice disappeared and was drowned by the darkness.

…… Meanwhile outside in the forest, a dark coagulation of energy burst open and a figure emerged from within.

As soon as he appeared, he grabbed onto a tree with his hand.

His nails dug deep into the bark and cracked the trunk.

His breath came out like smoke and his eyes burned with rage.

“Good.

Very good.” “Now I understand.

We have been played by you thoroughly.” “Blank….

Ethan Blank.

He might be the secret weapon who stayed behind.

After all, how can any random prick appear at Master Rank, and that too someone who can kill three Master Rank mages?” “Do you really think you are the cleverest and we are idiots?” “Good.

Good.

Good.” “Let us see who will have the last laugh.” The tree snapped under his grip and fell as the forest shook around him.

Darkness swallowed his figure as he vanished once again.