114: Incite hatred

"What?!"

"Did that kid really say that?!"

Rui Chuan Gang Ban's tone was somewhat angry, but deep down, he was still a little guilty.

After all, if his own grandson found out about this, things might not go so well!

"I'll go there then!"

...Shogunate.

Everyone sat upright, all wearing loose robes.

However, at this moment, they were all whispering to each other, trying to figure out the purpose of this invitation.

"What's the situation with the Rui Chuan family this time?! Why did they suddenly call us for a meeting? Our time is very precious!"

"I heard that Rui Chuan Gang Ban appeared outside the city in a sorry state, his clothes tattered, looking like a beggar. It's very likely that something went wrong with this Nations' Hegemony competition!"

"baka! If something happened to our Matsushita family's Kyoto-kun, I'll definitely settle the score with that guy!"

...Just as everyone was discussing, the wooden door was pushed open.

Rui Chuan Jiaban entered with Rui Chuan Gang Ban. After the two sat down, everyone began to scrutinize them.

However, their gazes towards Rui Chuan Gang Ban were filled with doubt.

Why did this guy's strength only show as Fourth-Rank?!

They easily saw all the information.

A bit strange!

"Rui Chuan-kun, why have you gathered us here?!"

"Also... why didn't we see any other Students from this Nations' Hegemony competition? Only you returned?!"

"What were the results of our Sakura Island this time?! Was the encirclement plan against the Dragon Country successful?!"

...The continuous questions gave Rui Chuan Gang Ban a headache.

But to get revenge and clear himself of his crimes, he could only reveal everything.

He even... had to shift all the blame to the Dragon Country!

"Everyone, please don't be afraid of what I'm about to say!"

Everyone glanced sideways at Rui Chuan Gang Ban.

They were all rulers here, what could they be afraid of?!

"This Nations' Hegemony competition was a complete defeat for Sakura Island, and only I escaped!"

After Rui Chuan Gang Ban finished speaking, he lowered his head completely, and with his kneeling posture, he seemed to be repenting for his sins.

"What?!"

"And you still have the face to come back?!"

"Our family's Kyoto-kun is a genius rarely seen in a hundred years, how did you lead the team?!"

...A torrent of curses surged like a tide.

A faint, imperceptible smile crossed Rui Chuan Gang Ban's lips.

This was why he had called Rui Chuan Jiaban.

If not for this old man's presence, these people might have directly attacked him!

"Everyone, I am guilty!"

"I should commit seppuku to apologize to the fallen Students!"

"But... not now!"

Rui Chuan Gang Ban's firm gaze swept over everyone, then he continued, "All the team leaders and Students who participated in this Nations' Hegemony competition were wiped out!"

Everyone was stunned.

Could there have been some unusual situation in the secret realm?

But... secret realms used for training are usually inspected beforehand.

After all, no one wants their own genius to be lost.

"Rui Chuan-kun, don't keep us in suspense!"

"Didn't you say everyone was wiped out?"

"Then how did you escape?!"

Rui Chuan Gang Ban's eyes flickered.

"Only the Dragon Country suffered no damage!"

"I used a Shikigami to block and burned my own magic power, which allowed me to escape in a Soul Fiend state..."

Rui Chuan Gang Ban fully displayed his attribute panel before everyone.

"As you can see, my strength has fallen back to Fourth-Rank, and it will take at least a hundred years to reach Seventh-Rank again!"

Hiss!

Everyone gasped.

"Wait... you said the Dragon Country suffered no damage?"

"What exactly happened?!"

Matsushita Hanazono couldn't wait any longer.

Matsushita Kyoto, as her nephew, was someone she loved dearly.

Now he had lost his life outside; how could she accept this all at once?!

"Among the Dragon Country's participating Students, there is one named Su Feng. The Dragon Country was despicable and shameless, using a secret technique to host an Eighth-Rank Expert within him."

Rui Chuan Gang Ban's eyes were bloodshot, he pounded his chest and stamped his feet, roaring with tears, "Not only did they enter the secret realm and kill all the Students from every country, but after coming out, they indiscriminately slaughtered all of us team leaders as well!"

"You don't know... the Dragon Country had set up Magic Formations in advance and ambushed us with other Eighth-Rank Experts."

Rui Chuan Gang Ban's hair was disheveled, and he painfully roared, clutching his chest, "We wanted to fight to the death, but the disparity in strength was too great!"

"In the end, we were all killed. I also used a Shikigami to feign death for me, and when those people were in a panic, I frantically fled into the distance."

"Otherwise, otherwise..."

Rui Chuan Gang Ban was already sobbing uncontrollably, convulsing on the ground.

"baka yaro!"

"Despicable and shameless Dragon Country people, they actually unilaterally tore up the treaty! It seems we have been too kind in the past!"

"Kuso! I really want to go and slaughter these Dragon Country people right now to avenge our fallen Students!"

...Bang!

Matsushita Hanazono directly shattered the wooden floor, shouting furiously, "The Dragon Country was the first to tear up the treaty, and our Matsushita family will never stand idly by!"

"I will definitely seek justice for Matsushita Kyoto's death!"

Buzz!

Matsushita Hanazono's figure vanished before everyone's eyes.

The others were also furious and left the scene one after another.

However, before leaving, they almost all hinted at how they would retaliate against the Dragon Country... Rui Chuan Jiaban looked at Rui Chuan Gang Ban, and a hint of doubt arose in his heart.

As everyone knew, even adventurers of the same rank could have vastly different strengths!

And Rui Chuan Gang Ban's strength wasn't particularly strong, and his talent was only average.

Even the experts from Eagle Sauce Country and Kangaroo Lone Continent died.

Yet this guy managed to survive until the end.

There must be something fishy about it!

Moreover, this guy was despicable and shameless, inviting him here and even threatening him.

Now he was acting righteously indignant.

If someone said there was nothing suspicious, Rui Chuan Jiaban would be the first to disbelieve it!

"Father, next you need to contact the high-ranking officials of Eagle Sauce Country and other countries to hunt down Su Feng!"

"Only then can we completely eliminate future troubles!"

Rui Chuan Jiaban narrowed his eyes, looking at Rui Chuan Gang Ban, who had already returned to his normal state.

This was one of his many sons.

He was originally an illegitimate child from outside, only brought back into the family by chance.

He exuded the behavior of someone from the lowest class, which was quite nauseating!

Bang!

Rui Chuan Gang Ban's face showed pain, and he was directly forced to his knees.

"Remember, I am your father, not your subordinate!"

"It's not your place to interrupt what I do!"

Rui Chuan Jiaban slowly stood up.

"Your little tricks might fool others."

"Trying to show off your petty cleverness in front of me? Be careful, you might not even know how you died!"

Rui Chuan Jiaban flicked his sleeves and left...