Nobilis of War novel Chapter 1437

Joris was in a state of turmoil. It was incredibly hard for him to accept that his son betrayed him.

"Carthy, my son, how could you do this to me?"

Carthy knelt before Joris, and his face contorted in aggrieved pain. "Father, I had no choice but to lie to you for the sake of my master. But please do not worry. My master has promised me that he will not kill you."

"Your master?" Joris' frown deepened.

"Yes, Father. I'm now a believer of the Conflicting Chief God. This is my master." Carthy gestured towards Darren.

Joris' heart skipped a beat. He instantly realized that his son had been subdued by a Defiant Master.

No wonder he had acted in this way! Once one became a believer of a Defiant Master, he had no choice but to be a loyal slave.

Joris felt somewhat relieved, knowing his son didn't really mean to betray him.

"Human, I didn't expect you to be a Defiant Master. I, Joris, accept defeat. But I must tell you—it's impossible for you to imprison me or make me surrender to you." Joris eyed Darren almost defiantly.

Carthy felt his heart sink. He knew his father very well. Joris would rather die than submit.

"If that is your choice, I'll fulfill your wish," Darren sneered. Turning to the other Bloodsucker Prince, he said, "You have a chance to survive. Do you want it?"

The other Bloodsucker Prince, Ryker, knew for sure he didn't want to die like this. When he heard Darren's proposal, he nodded vigorously.

"Please tell me how!"

"It's very simple. There are two humans here who need to be transformed into bloodsuckers. So as long as you fulfill this task, I'll let you live," Darren said.

Ryker couldn't believe his ears. Could it truly be so simple? Hesitantly, he silently wondered if this human was playing tricks on him.

"Humph! What do you take me for? Some kind of idiot?" he spat angrily. Ryker didn't believe a word of what Darren just offered.

"Sir, what my master says is true. As long as you have successfully transformed those two humans into bloodsuckers, you will be given your freedom."

Carthy stood up to defend his master.

Eyeing Ryker, with a hint of mockery in his tone, he said in a low voice, "But since you have refused the chance offered by my master, this chance belongs to my father now."

The fact was that even Joris felt tempted to take up this offer.

He had been under the impression that these humans would torture and then eventually kill him.

But it turned out that he only needed to transform two humans in order to be set free. Was he willing to sacrifice his dignity over such a menial task? Joris knew what he needed to do. He had to seize any chance to survive.

"Carthy, I am already half dead. Before I die, my only hope is that you're telling me the truth. Please, my son, do not lie to me. Is this chance real?" Joris asked bitterly.

Tears welled up in Carthy's eyes. "Father, it's true I deceived you into coming here. But everything after that was up to my master, and he has arranged everything well. As long as you transform the two humans, he will definitely let you go. My master would never break his promise!"

Joris pretended to think for a while. "Okay," he finally said. "I would rather die than help my enemy, but for the sake of my son, I shall agree to your terms."

Darren glanced at him and a devious smile appeared at the corners of his mouth. "It's too late. I was going to give this chance to you, but I have found that Bloodsucker Prince Ryker is a man of more character than you. He is more suitable to live in this world. So, I'm sorry, but you lost your chance."

"Master! But you promised me!" Carthy fell to his knees in anguish.

"Well, it's your father who didn't value the chance. I don't like people like that. Don't try to stop me. I'll give this chance to Bloodsucker Prince Ryker." Darren then turned around indifferently.

"Ahem, thank you, Conflicting Chief God."

Ryker's eyes lit up, overwhelmed with relief. He couldn't believe the chance of survival fell into his hand so easily. Such good luck!

Then, Darren led everyone to the Blood Cloud Palace.

Elsa and Connor were then carried into the hall.

"These are the two humans. I will let you go as long as you successfully transform the two of them."

Ryker took a quick glance at Elsa and Connor. Then, eyes wide, he abruptly took a few steps back, unconsciously unfolding his bloody wings.

"The aura of a Defiant Master!" he gasped.