Lord Protector novel (Zeke Williams) novel Chapter 1738

He took the demons inside easily enough, and now they could use all the resources available in there.

However, the ministry's resources had a big flaw. They weren't fresh, nor did they have an abundant stock, unlike Summerbank. Summerbank's resources were ten times better in terms of quality and quantity.

Daemonium was positively displeased after he found out about that. In order to please him, Warren told Joseph to take the freshest, most expensive spiritual drugs from Summerbank.

But that was only an impossible request for Joseph. “Mr. Williams, you're putting me in a hard spot. The ministry has no jurisdiction over that mountain, and I don't have the power to do what I want there. On top of that, the mountain's defender, Ares, despises me. He'd kill me on sight.”

Warren said, “That's not a big problem. I'll write an official statement then. You'll be Summerbank's defender, while Ares will be your deputy. Now go. One more word and I will cut you in two.”

Since Warren would not back down, Joseph knew he had no way out either. Left with no choice, he could only agree to the unreasonable demand.

But just before he could leave, Warren stopped him, “Oh, right. The mother and child I saw back at Summerbank is Zeke's family, right?”

Joseph nodded. “Yes, it's Lacey and Missy. His wife and daughter.”

“I see. Call Lacey here. She must be someone extraordinary for Zeke to fall for her. I want to see her charm for myself.”

“Yes, Sir,” Joseph quickly obliged.

He hopped onto the Ministry of Celestial Affairs' private jet and flew to the mountain. However, he started hesitating on the way there. He wondered if he should tell everyone the truth about Warren impersonating Zeke.

After all, treason was too big of a crime to bear. If he were to be found out, his whole family would be killed, and that still wouldn't be enough to calm the nation's anger.

After a lot of personal debate, Joseph gave up on telling the truth in the end. Zeke was nowhere to be found, so he thought Warren must have trapped him somewhere at best or killed him at worst.

With Zeke out of the way, Eurasia was nothing but a weak nation. They could never hope to stand up to Daemonium and his underlings.

Soon they'll take over the nation. Maybe he'll even reward me for helping him.

It didn't take long for Joseph to arrive at Summerbank. Since his hand and leg were cut off, it was impossible for him to walk around. In the end, he had to ask his men to help him off the jet.

Summerbank was Eurasia's crown jewel, and Ares stood guard over it at the base of the mountain.

When he saw Joseph, Ares flew into a rage. “You dare come near Summerbank, Joseph? You conspired with the Netherworld and stole the nation's Fortuna! You're a traitor! How dare you breach the sanctity of the nation! Guards, take him down!”

“Hold it!” Joseph did not panic. “By the Great Marshal's decree, I shall now be Summerbank's defender, while you, Ares, shall be my deputy! Now you shall be punished for your insubordination! Men, slap him!”

“F*ck you, *sshole!” Ares cursed him. “You're just a traitor! You don't have the right to be Summerbank's protector! You're just going to steal from it!”

Joseph whipped out Warren's decree. “This is the Great Marshal's decree. Are you going to disobey his orders?”

Ares snatched the decree and took a closer look. A moment later, all the color drained from his face.

His hands trembled. “Impossible! This is impossible! The Great Marshal will stop at nothing to eradicate traitors like you. He wouldn't appoint you as a protector! This must be a fake decree! I'll report you!”