Chapter 434: Chapter 266: Origin of the Plague, Brothers Turned Against Each Other (Double-Length)

Fonado, after speaking, turned his gaze to her and answered her question: "As for why there are slaves... this is a question I often ponder."

...

Rogel retraced his steps and headed towards the clinic.

During this visit to the Devis Clan, although his gains were not nonexistent, they were very limited.

Instead, he felt somewhat lost and confused.

He was sure he had not found the right person, or else the contract would have vanished.

Next, Rogel inquired about the method to ascend to Angel Tier from Svika.

The outcome was fruitless.

Although Svika held a high position and had a legendary past, he did not possess the method to ascend to angelhood.

However, he did give Rogel a reliable suggestion... to seek out the Laine Langduo Clan.

As the managing clan of the city-states, the secrets they knew were naturally incomparable to those of the Devis Clan.

Upon receiving Lina’s message, he felt somewhat surprised.

Just so, when drowsiness hits, a pillow comes along.

With someone from the Laine Langduo Clan present, his tasks would become more convenient.

But before that, he should first complete the task entrusted by Fonado.

This matter was relatively simple, related to some Power of Faith.

Heisatan, now at Angel Tier and overseeing a large island’s faith, found it not difficult to locate someone here.

"Afterwards, I need you to inquire within the Laine Langduo Clan about the secrets regarding the ascension of Extraordinaries to Angel Tier for me."

Rogel said straightforwardly.

"...Alright." Fonado hesitated for a moment before agreeing.

Rogel took out the Black Tide Mark and began to invoke the Power of Faith of Heisatan.

At the same time, he looked at Fonado and asked something that suddenly came to mind: "Are there any Alternative Path Promoters in the Mire of Decay?"

Upon hearing this, Fonado answered seriously: "Yes, quite a few."

"Usually they are pirates and desperados. Some even form groups, constantly looking for opportunities to harass settlements or city-states..."

At this point, Fonado couldn’t help but let out a bitter smile.

"Speaking of which, this is all thanks to the major families within the Mire of Decay."

"They have a tight grip on the entire path of Extraordinary ascension; there are very few Alchemists."

"Extraordinaries in the Mire of Decay are already scarce, and with such precautions against civilians and slaves, they merely do this to act as local tyrants in their small domain, it’s truly laughable..."

There was a trace of self-mockery on his face.

It was apparent that he held no sense of honor or belonging towards the major families, not even his own family, perhaps because he saw things clearly.

"Do you dislike your family so much? Then why not leave?"

Noemi was a bit puzzled.

Fonado’s thoughts were purely of a traitorous class, people like him were very rare.

Upon hearing this, Fonado helplessly shook his head: "And what would happen if I left? I probably wouldn’t even have enough to eat. Staying here, at least I can work as a doctor and do something within my capability..."

He was very clear-headed.

He didn’t possess any exceptional talent or power; leaving the family was essentially finding a place to starve to death, or wandering like pirates and desperados.

Rather than that, it was better to stay and use his medical skills to treat patients.

At least, with his small clinic, the civilians and slaves outside Laine Langduo City-States had a glimmer of hope, not having to resign themselves to fate and seek a corner to die from a minor illness.

"I’ve found it."

At this moment, Rogel opened his eyes.

Then, he looked at Fonado and paused: "Chelegen Laine Langduo... who is he to you?"

Upon hearing these words, Fonado’s pupils contracted immediately, then he forcibly suppressed the excitement in his heart: "Are you saying... Chelegen is the mastermind behind this plague?"

Rogel nodded.

He noticed that Fonado’s emotions seemed a bit off, but he couldn’t be bothered to care.

Perhaps he already had the answer in his heart, but just didn’t want to believe it.

"That’s impossible!"

Fonado’s voice was decisive, with a slight tremor.

"Suit yourself."

In response, Rogel replied calmly.

"Anyway, I’ve told you the answer, you can choose to believe it’s a lie."

"However, our agreement still needs to be fulfilled by you."

He had already used the Power of Faith to investigate quite thoroughly.

An Apostle Tier Extraordinary attempting to ascend by the Alternative Promotion Method to the next tier.

These plagues were created by him and deliberately spread in Laine Langduo City.

Moreover, this person seemed to have a deep relationship with the Fonado in front of him.

After listening to Rogel’s words.

Fonado’s eyes darkened.

Reason told him that Rogel was right, he already began to suspect it, otherwise he wouldn’t have asked for their help in searching.

But, he was simply unwilling to believe it. 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Even if it was someone else, or even his own father doing such a thing, he wouldn’t be surprised.

But Chelegen... for him, it was completely different.

Chelegen used such crooked and evil ways to elevate himself, it was almost causing something within him to collapse.

"I need to go back."

After taking a deep breath, Fonado made a decision, turned around, and headed towards the Laine Langduo Fortress.

"I’ll go with you."

Rogel followed.

He turned back and spoke briefly to Lina and the others: "Take the ship out of the dock and wait for my return."

Upon hearing this, Lina’s mouth twitched.

He knew exactly what Rogel meant by this.

If the Laine Langdon Clan was unwilling to hand over what he wanted, he might have to use some less than polite means...

However, for such a family that exploits and oppresses others, no one would sympathize with them.

...

"Yes, I did it."

In front of Fonado, Chelegen removed the disguise from his face, revealing a horrifying visage that made one’s scalp tingle.

The man, already showing symptoms of numerous diseases and plagues, did not deny it, but nodded and admitted.

"Why?"

Fonado’s body trembled, speaking in disbelief.

"I’m sorry." Chelegen sighed, turned to look at the full-body mirror beside him, gazing at his reflection.

His face was already growing blisters and red spots, a few areas cracked, oozing blood and faintly exposed raw flesh, his body more than decayed.

"I deceived you."

"I can’t endure these days. I can’t peacefully die old in this horrible cage, I have to seek change."

Chelegen’s voice was very calm, as if he had long anticipated this moment.

"The dirty and foul family scheming and fighting makes me disgusted."

"If my uncle hadn’t made me drink a potion with no follow-up, I wouldn’t be doing this now."

Chelegen looked at him, paused for a moment, even on that terrifying face, his eyes remained bright.

"They shouted slogans of returning to the homeland, yet due to family power struggles, they led a talented descendant to the cliff’s edge..."

"...Chelegen, take back the plague!" Fonado gritted his teeth angrily: "I can’t let you continue to make mistakes, the Alternative Path Promotion is an absolute error!"

"You’ll make a mistake you’ll regret for life!"

Phew...

Hearing this, Chelegen sighed and looked at him.

"Little Fon, I’m truly sorry."

"Letting the plague ravage the city-states wasn’t my intention, but... I would rather make a big mistake than silently die unknown in this narrow cage."

"The plague cannot be retrieved."

His expression was very determined.

After hearing all of this.

Fonado’s expression returned to calmness.

He looked slightly saddened towards Chelegen: "Sorry, brother, then I must kill you."

Chelegen said nothing.

From his only clear eyes, one could glimpse his inner turmoil and struggle.

But ultimately, he steadied himself.

"Little Fon, you aren’t my opponent."

With that, his clothes began to expand like a bellows, black and red plague gas began to spread from his sleeves and trousers.

Fonado said nothing, merely raised his hand slowly, the veins on his hand glowing with a golden hue.

Once intimate brothers.

Today, they fell to the point of facing each other with knives...

’Tsk, if I weren’t here, this might have turned into another tragedy story worthy of discussion.’

Rogel shrugged.

"Alright, stop arguing, let me say a few words."

Leaning against the door, Rogel stood upright, took two steps forward, his powerful Tier Power surged out, pressing on them like a mountain.

Boom!

The slightly weaker Fonado was directly pressed down onto the ground, gritting his teeth.