Chapter 190: Chapter 190 - Ancient Fury
I was completely oblivious to what was happening in Chuzzle at that moment. My entire focus was on refining medicinal pills for Kathleen Drake.
Since this treatment would continue long-term, I planned to create enough pills to last Nikhil Drake a full month so he wouldn’t run short.
Two days passed quickly, while the situation in Chuzzle continued to intensify.
On this particular day, an astonishing commotion erupted from the Schroeder Family compound!
A radiant rainbow beam descended from the heavens, bathing a particular mansion within the Schroeder estate in brilliant light!
Uncle Leonardo observed this luminous phenomenon, his face immediately brightening with excitement!
"This... this signals a Grandmaster’s breakthrough!" Uncle Leonardo jumped to his feet, staring intently at the radiance!
"The patriarch... he... has finally entered the Grandmaster Realm!"
Uncle Leonardo hastily turned to those nearby and barked orders: "Alert everyone! Prepare to welcome the patriarch’s emergence from seclusion!"
"At once!"
Dozens of family members rushed toward the mansion!
They gathered at the entrance, kneeling respectfully as they awaited the Schroeder Family head’s appearance!
Shortly after, the rainbow illumination in the sky started to diminish.
Anton Schroeder, having been notified, hurried to the scene.
"Uncle Leonardo, has my father emerged yet?" Anton Schroeder asked anxiously.
Uncle Leonardo shook his head and answered: "Young master, we’re still waiting like everyone else."
A sinister look flashed across Anton Schroeder’s face as he clenched his teeth, "Finally my father emerges from seclusion. Mason Raymond, I swear I’ll slice you into thousands of pieces!"
"Creak"
At that instant, the mansion’s main gate gradually swung open!
Hearing the door, everyone watched the entrance with nervous anticipation!
A tall, fully-bearded elderly gentleman stepped through the doorway.
Despite his completely white hair, he showed no other signs of advanced age.
His skin remained unwrinkled, his entire bearing resembling a vigorous middle-aged man!
His aura exuded extraordinary calmness, pure as one returned to their primordial state!
This man was Conrad Schroeder, the patriarch of the Schroeder Family who commanded Chuzzle!
"Welcome back, patriarch!" Uncle Leonardo shouted first!
Following his lead, every Schroeder Family member joined in unison, their collective voices shaking the very air!
Conrad Schroeder surveyed everyone present. With a single stride, he positioned himself before Uncle Leonardo.
"Leonardo, how long have I been sequestered?" Conrad Schroeder inquired dispassionately.
Uncle Leonardo promptly replied: "Patriarch, precisely three years!"
"Three years..." Conrad Schroeder muttered softly, "I hadn’t realized so much time had passed."
Uncle Leonardo cautiously asked, "Patriarch, have you attained that legendary realm?"
Conrad Schroeder stood with his hands clasped behind his back, responding coolly: "Three years of endurance, three years of struggle, I’ve finally glimpsed the Grandmaster Realm."
Uncle Leonardo’s expression immediately flooded with joy as he hastily responded: "Congratulations, patriarch! From today, you reign supreme over Chuzzle, commanding respect from all!"
Conrad Schroeder’s face remained expressionless at Uncle Leonardo’s flattery.
To observers, Conrad Schroeder appeared transcendent, like a modern-day immortal!
Though no particular aura emanated from Conrad Schroeder, his presence alone inspired awe, like facing an imposing mountain!
"Has the Schroeder Family fared well during my absence?" Finally, Conrad Schroeder posed the crucial question!
Uncle Leonardo hesitated, uncertain how to respond.
"It’s not good, not good at all!" Anton Schroeder interjected, rushing forward.
"Father, during your absence, nobody respects our Schroeder Family anymore!" Anton Schroeder declared furiously.
Hearing this, murderous intent erupted from Conrad Schroeder!
Everyone present instantly felt a bone-chilling sensation, their bodies trembling uncontrollably!
Conrad Schroeder coldly regarded Anton Schroeder, his glacial gaze making Anton Schroeder unable to maintain eye contact!
"Where is Tristin? Why hasn’t he appeared?"
Conrad Schroeder suddenly inquired.
Unlike his feelings toward Anton Schroeder, Conrad Schroeder held greater affection for Tristin Schroeder.
In every aspect, Tristin Schroeder vastly outshone Anton Schroeder.
Compared to Tristin, Anton Schroeder was merely a useless, spoiled child.
Uncle Leonardo sighed heavily and said, "Patriarch, the eldest young master..."
His voice trailed off, leaving the sentence incomplete.
Conrad Schroeder furrowed his brow and demanded: "What’s happened to Tristin?"
"My brother lies in a vegetative state after being beaten. He remains hospitalized," Anton Schroeder said, his tone brimming with hatred.
At these words, a terrifying aura burst forth from Conrad Schroeder!
As this aura manifested, everyone felt suffocated, as though crushed by a mountain’s weight, involuntarily dropping to their knees!
Sensing this deadly atmosphere from Conrad Schroeder, Uncle Leonardo turned deathly pale!
"Explain everything. Now." Conrad Schroeder fixed Uncle Leonardo with an icy stare.
Uncle Leonardo grimaced painfully. He struck his own face and remorsefully admitted, "I failed to properly protect the eldest young master..."
He then relayed the complete sequence of events truthfully to Conrad Schroeder.
After listening, Conrad Schroeder’s expression turned frighteningly cold!
"Father, Mason Raymond bears all responsibility! He shows absolute disregard for our Schroeder Family!" Anton Schroeder exclaimed angrily.
"Because of this Mason Raymond, many now dare disrespect the Schroeder Family!"
Conrad Schroeder cast a frigid glance at Anton Schroeder, then raised his hand. A terror-infused force immediately sent Anton Schroeder flying backward!
"Worthless garbage, dragging our Schroeder Family into such disgrace just for a pill. What use have I for such waste!" Conrad Schroeder berated coldly.
Blood spurted from Anton Schroeder’s mouth. He scrambled up from the ground, saying fearfully: "Father, I... I was wrong..."
Conrad Schroeder snorted dismissively, his voice ice-cold, "Take me to Tristin immediately."
"Yes, Master," Uncle Leonardo complied.
Inside the hospital room, Tristin Schroeder lay motionless on the bed.
Though still breathing, he appeared no different from a corpse.
Observing his son’s condition, Conrad Schroeder seethed with rage!
"Since that incident, I’ve walked on eggshells, avoiding confrontation with those beyond our station," Conrad Schroeder murmured, seemingly lost in memories.
"Now, the people of Chuzzle have forgotten who I am - Conrad Schroeder." His words carried lethal intent!
"I tolerated humiliation from the capital city, but now even a minor locale like Chuzzle disrespects me?!"
His roar made the entire room tremble!
Uncle Leonardo stood silently nearby.
Years ago, Conrad Schroeder had been prominent, even dismissive of Chuzzle’s leadership.
Until three years prior, when offending a second-generation wealthy scion from Capital City nearly destroyed the Schroeder Family, forcing Conrad to adopt a lower profile.
This allowed rival families to seize opportunities and gradually rise.
But Conrad Schroeder never imagined his son would be beaten into a vegetative state!
"It appears time to remind everyone that I, Conrad Schroeder, have returned," Conrad Schroeder declared coldly.
