0p0 Chapter 206 Verafin
Chapter 206 Verafin
Verafin.
As one of the few large cities in the entire Sand Kingdom, this city is ruled by the Carter family, one of the most powerful families in the Sand Kingdom.
The Caster family was once one of the eight great families of the Golden Nether Empire. Unlike the Loto family, which is now practically non-existent, the Caster family quickly consolidated its position after the collapse of the Golden Nether Empire by relying on a portion of the legacy left by the Golden Nether Emperor. Through the efforts of successive patriarchs, they gradually left their mark on this desert.
They were involved in the founding of the Sand Kingdom, and it can be said that apart from the Golden Sand Family, there are basically few other families in the Sand Kingdom that can compare with them.
In terms of the cities they control alone, the Carter family controls two large cities, three medium-sized cities, dozens of small cities, and countless villages and towns.
These facts demonstrate that the Castor family is undoubtedly a behemoth, and the location of its headquarters is none other than the city of Villafen.
With such a powerful family entrenched there, Villafen was naturally quite prosperous and developed, with clean roads, a dazzling array of shops, endless residential areas, and the cactus-shaped castle that belonged exclusively to the Caster family.
If we were to rank the cities of the Sand Kingdom, then Verafin would definitely be in the top five, and it wouldn't be impossible for it to even make it into the top three.
It is worth mentioning that, as a grand event for the whole country, Verafin is also one of the cities for the preliminary rounds of the God War. They will provide the Cactus Arena for everyone to prepare for the competition and participate in the preliminary rounds. Moreover, four of the 32 participants in the official competition will be selected from here.
Therefore, the Cactus Arena has already begun to be set up in an orderly manner.
"Hey, have you heard about it?"
As long as a certain number of people gather, something called the Eight Trigrams will be born, regardless of whether this is another world or not.
"The head of the Carters family seems to be... "
The speaker was a man with a thick beard. Looking at his fellow workers around him, he made a throat-slitting gesture.
"Damn you..."
"Hey! Watch your mouth..."
"Don't talk nonsense..."
His fellow workers were horrified when they saw him make such a gesture, and they quickly looked around, afraid that someone might be listening.
"What are you afraid of? I didn't do anything. Besides, you all know what's going on in town..."
Looking at his extremely nervous coworkers, the bearded man shrugged, revealing an indifferent expression.
However, his words did not elicit any rebuttal from the crowd. Although no one said anything after hearing this, their eyes spoke volumes.
As the pinnacle of the Velafians, the Caster family's every move naturally attracts their attention. Rumors about them are not uncommon, but this is the first time that such sensational content has been circulated so widely.
Of course, no matter how far the rumors spread, the Castor family was not something they could discuss at will. After all, they were of different classes. These commoners could at most whisper a few words to their coworkers while smoking cigarettes during their afternoon break.
"Hey you guys, stop smoking! Let's get to work!"
"coming!"
After casually stomping out the cigarette butts on the ground, the workers resumed their work under the scorching sun.
.............
Rumors don't arise out of thin air, and even if they are fabricated, there are always clues to follow. Since this matter has already become a topic of discussion among the common people of Velafin, the situation must be more serious than imagined.
cough cough~
In a dark room, a robust-looking old man leaned against one end of a luxurious bed.
His body was muscular, and his arms alone were bigger than some people's heads.
Even though his body was so strong, there was no sign of life on his face. He coughed constantly, but he didn't cough up any blood; it was just a dry cough, which made him even more uncomfortable.
Logically speaking, as a Gold-rank expert, even if he had entered old age, he should not be so weak and feeble. All of this should be attributed to his purplish-black arm.
The old man looked down and saw that the purplish-black color had deepened and was spreading towards his chest as if it were growing.
The old man didn't say anything, but after sighing, he closed his eyes and rested his head on the high pillow behind him.
Looking around, the huge room was in complete disarray, with smashed items everywhere. Mirrors, wardrobes, and bookshelves all bore deep fist marks, as if someone had wreaked havoc there.
What's even stranger is that the room's door has several gleaming iron bars, which completely block the entrance, turning the room into a cage. Combined with the surrounding environment, it sends chills down your spine.
call!
Suddenly, a gentle breeze arose from somewhere, causing the curtains to sway. The rays of light refracted through the glass made the old man sitting on the bed open his eyes.
call! ! !
Suddenly, the breeze intensified, gradually turning into a gale. The wind howled, making the curtains rustle. In a moment, the wind seemed to transform into invisible hands, abruptly pulling the curtains open.
The bright light shone in, but the old man ignored it and didn't even blink.
It was a huge floor-to-ceiling window, outside which were rows of houses made of bricks and tiles, and crowds of people coming and going. Such a bustling scene would bring a smile to the faces of all those in charge.
The entire landscape of Verafine unfolded before the old man's eyes. Such a grand and beautiful scene, yet he remained unmoved. Only after a long silence did he slowly utter a single sentence:
"It'll be soon..."
.............
"This is Verafine? I didn't expect it to be so big?"
Just after passing through the gate, a bustling scene of cars and people came into view, which prompted the man at the front to exclaim in praise.
"It's fine as it is, I'm already tired of seeing it..."
Upon hearing the man's words, the boy to the left rear couldn't help but sway and show a look of disgust.
"Of course, it's much better than yours!"
At this point, a hint of arrogance appeared on the young man's face, and at the same moment, shouts suddenly came from behind him.
"Master!"
"Young Master, wait for me!"