Cole glared at Carson with despise written on his face. "Are you cursing me to end up in hell once I'm dead?"
Carson aggrievedly explained, "Think about it, Young Master. Jay is Imperial Capital’s king in the dark. He has created so much wealth for Imperial Capital and was able to sacrifice his life to protect his family. This spirit of sacrificing one’s life for righteousness is a noble path that'll lead him to heaven once he dies. If you don’t want to see him, the only way is to go straight to hell. That way, you'll never meet one another."
Cole,"..."
Carson continued to court disaster. "Young Master, the grand old master said that we people of Doomsday are all vile creatures that'll end up in hell once we die. So it'll be a good thing for you to end up there as well. That way, you can come see us."
Cole,"..."
"Why would I want to see you?"
Ultimately, Cole gave Carson a violent beating.
He truly did not want to hear any more laughter from Green Plum Town. Finally, he muttered, "Go and take a look if there are vacant properties in 48 Stronghold.
Find the one farthest from Green Plum Town. I'll be moving immediately.”
Carson looked at Cole speechlessly, then deliberately teased him. "Young Master, if you truly want to stay away from Green Plum Town, why not move to 108 Stronghold? It’s the farthest from here with the highest vacancy rate. If you live there, perhaps all the ladies will chase after you and you'll drive up 108 Stronghold’s tourism industry."
Cole abruptly looked back at Carson.
108 Stronghold was indeed the farthest from here. It would take three days and three nights to reach there, even with the fastest snowmobile. If he lived there, he and Angeline would be separated by countless mountains. There would be nowhere to pin his thoughts and no one to tell his troubles to. How would he live?
"Who'd want to live in that abandoned area?" Cole lacked confidence.
Carson muttered, "You’re saying empty words now, Young Master."
Obviously, he refused to leave Angeline, but he wanted to act as if he was going far away from here.
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