They all call me Great Master-Chapter 678 - 675: Dirty Honor!

After a moment of pause, the Marquess of West Berlin's rather stern face broke into a sincere smile, and even his well-trimmed brown beard curled upward slightly.

Arthur cooperated fully, showing a puzzled expression.

Seeing such confusion, the Marquess of West Berlin immediately said seriously,

"I'm sorry, Kledos!

Some things have happened in the past that no one wanted to see, so I must be extremely cautious."

As he spoke, the host of West Berlin gave a slight bow.

Listening to the Marquess of West Berlin's utter nonsense, Arthur's eyes flashed with astonishment.

Completely instinctively, the young 'Spirit Medium' inquired subconsciously.

"May I know what happened?"

"It was the 'Pain Church'!

That bastard always uses methods like 'hostage-taking' and 'disguising' to drive me to distraction.

Not just the citizens within my domain, but even my daughter has suffered from such 'hostage-taking,' which is why she has become so unbearable.

The original Catherine was a nice girl."

After completely distancing himself with his words, a trace of pain appeared on the Marquess's face.

If you can't kill the opponent, then don't fight.

And conflicts that have already happened should be treated as accidents.

If they can't be considered accidents, then blame someone else.

The host of West Berlin evidently did just that.

And Arthur?

He naturally went with the flow.

The young 'Spirit Medium' suddenly understood and nodded.

"So that's how it is.

No wonder that lady seemed a bit off.

Sorry, My Lord Marquis, it was Auburn who was impulsive."

As he spoke, the young 'Spirit Medium' also bowed slightly.

"Please don't be like this, the fault is on me, it was my negligence that gave the 'Pain Church' an opportunity to exploit, especially with the emergence of the 'Inland Church' which has left me overwhelmed."

The Marquess of West Berlin looked embarrassed.

However, the information in his words was clearer than ever.

The host of West Berlin of course knew about Arthur's entanglement with the 'Inland Church.'

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As for the 'Pain Church'?

That was even more obvious.

"So you also have been troubled by those deceitful folks.

In fact, if it weren't for my friend's help before, my ship would have almost suffered a disaster.

It really was terrifying."

Arthur spoke with a genuinely empathetic fright.

A ship?

The 'Oriental'?

That he would care so much about that ship?

The Marquess of West Berlin rose a suspicion, to him, an ambitious man should not be too attached to material things.

Unless…

There was something different about that ship!

But the 'Array of Cannons' perception, told the host of West Berlin, that it was just a ship.

A very ordinary ship.

There were no secret technique facilities.

Nor was it the legendary warship rumored.

It was the ship's 'Entry-level' guard that merited attention.

However, most likely, he was just a servant of the 'Spirit Medium' in front of him.

'Could I have guessed wrong?

Is the 'Spirit Medium' in front of me just like Old Charlie, both considered some sort of 'Hermit'?

If that's the case…

That would be perfect!'

With that thought, the Marquess of West Berlin's mind began to race with more ideas.

As for Arthur's restraint from 'Iron Blood Mutual Killing'?

Do not forget, the Kledos family not only has a family legacy, but also the 'Cat Faction.Hei' legacy, and the Marquis remembers well the notorious 'Cat Faction.Hei.'

If it is said that 'Cat Faction.Hei' had a secret technique aimed at 'Iron Blood Mutual Killing' or any other noble family, he would not be surprised.

After all, their mutual enmity justified such measures.

But this enmity absolutely could not extend to the Kledos family.

Because, the Marquis had seen the remnants of "Cat Faction. Hei".

Those fellows had fled to South Los.

It must have been there that they encountered Kledos and, in exchange for the secret techniques of "Cat Faction. Hei", obtained the protection of the Kledos Family.

With his noble mindset, the master of Seberlin swiftly clarified the sequence of events, and sincerity surfaced in his emerald eyes.

"Please forgive my presumption!

You and I have both suffered such reluctant experiences, so...

Could we perhaps ally ourselves?"

The Marquess of Seberlin extended an invitation to Arthur.

Arthur immediately showed a moved expression, but his face still struggled.

The Marquess of Seberlin quickly added.

"Fear not, Kledos!

I have also heard of the fairness advocated by the 'Spirit Medium'.

Thus, I will offer you a fair price—I will open the trade privileges of Port Doldot to you, how about that?"

Upon hearing such words, Arthur immediately shook his head.

"It's not about the price.

It's about the 'Inland Church' itself.

Or rather, the person behind the 'Inland Church'."

Arthur displayed his 'candor'.

Of course, it wasn't about the price, because the price itself was the issue.

Arthur didn't want just a trade privilege.

What Arthur wanted was the profits from Port Doldot.

But certainly, such a thought could not be openly expressed.

Because the person he was conversing with wasn't genuinely a merchant, but a noble.

And all nobles care about 'honor'.

Cloaked in hypocrisy, meanness, cruelty, bloodshed, then layered with prestige to cover plundering, exploitation, and massacre, they then blend these to form so-called 'honor'.

Of course, it doesn't end there.

Once possessing such 'honor', nobles would brainwash others.

Making everyone believe in this 'honor'.

That's why South County has the famous saying, 'nobles can't be trusted'.

Because when nobles get what they want, they always remove their masks of hypocrisy and reveal their greedy, bloodthirsty true faces.

However, this does not prevent others from believing in the nobility's 'honor'.

It's not that those people are deceived.

It's just a combination of luck and greed.

Arthur was very greedy.

But Arthur was not lucky.

He chose the way suitable for nobles to converse, merely to gain greater benefits.

Just like at this moment—

"I was not thoughtful enough.

If you were to help, the entire industry of the 'Inland Church' at Port Doldot would be yours."

The Marquess of Seberlin slapped his forehead, appearing as if he just remembered.

Arthur shook his head again.

"You've misunderstood again, what I want is not these.

The person behind the 'Inland Church', is more troublesome than you might imagine.

Importantly, there is the existence behind the 'Pain Church'."

Arthur emphasized 'that existence'.

The eyes of the Marquess of Seberlin narrowed.

'Do you know where She is?'

This time, the Marquess of Seberlin didn't speak but mimed with his lips.

This caution further confirmed Arthur's speculation: The Marquess of Seberlin had long noticed that 'Lady of Sorrow'. While guarding against this lady, he also coveted her power, even using his two daughters as bait.

Arthur instantly understood.

Then, Arthur, smiling, nodded.

"Of course, I am a 'Spirit Medium'."

Watching Arthur's confident face, the brow of the Marquis furrowed slightly.

It was not that he didn't believe Arthur, but it was about choosing.

Simply put, the Marquis did not want to give too much, yet wanted to gain more.

After a brief thought, the Marquis's eyes suddenly brightened—

He had an idea!