Deities: Starting From Goblins-Chapter 974 - 554 Enthroned Above the Divine Kingdom
Chapter 974: Chapter 554: Enthroned Above the Divine Kingdom
Chapter 974: Chapter 554: Enthroned Above the Divine Kingdom
“Young Master Logan, my peers and I have a presumptuous request. In this campaign against the Clan Leader, you’ve been of great assistance to us, indisputably a major contributor. If you are willing, you may stay here, and we shall ensure you are well-compensated,”
The displayed strength had tempted even the leader of this branch family.
If they could retain him, wouldn’t their power climb to new heights?
The branch leader had a good idea, but sadly, Logan wasn’t interested.
“No, Logan has always been like a free cloud or wild crane, unable to endure the constraints of such a life. I’m afraid I must decline the Deputy Clan Leader’s kindness.”
“Young Master Logan, there’s no need to decline. If there’s anything inconvenient for you, we can discuss it. Facing a person like Young Master Logan, everything is negotiable.”
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The Deputy Clan Leader understood his intention but couldn’t help feeling tempted, thus after a moment’s hesitation, he further relaxed his conditions.
The message was clear: as long as he was willing to stay, even just in name.
But at this point, the corners of Logan’s mouth curled into a meaningful smile.
“Are you truly trying to keep me here because you value my abilities, or… do you hope to pin the blame for the Clan Leader’s death on me?”
His pointed words left the Deputy Clan Leader slightly startled.
“What do you mean by that, Young Master Logan?”
His eyes flickered guiltily, but he feigned ignorance.
Logan scoffed.
“Deputy Clan Leader, whatever the case, you’ve overthrown the Clan Leader’s rule. You probably don’t want to be accused of killing the Clan Leader when you take his place. But if you shift all the blame onto me, it’ll be easier. I’m an outsider with exceptional strength, after all. Should those intent on avenging the Clan Leader target me instead of you, you wouldn’t have to face their pursuit. But my situation would be uncertain, wouldn’t it?”
“You may truly appreciate my strength, but more than that, you need a shield. After all, the forces under the Clan Leader haven’t completely dissipated—quite a hidden danger indeed!”
Logan’s directness worsened the complexion of the man before him.
Clearly, his words had struck a nerve and revealed the truth.
The Deputy Clan Leader pursed his lips, annoyed at being exposed, yet eager to maintain his façade.
“You’re overthinking it, Young Master Logan. The responsibility is mine to bear alone. How could I possibly let you carry it?”
Logan simply sneered without saying whether he believed him or not, but his smile was like a slap in the Deputy Clan Leader’s face, making him extremely uncomfortable.
Logan spoke again.
“If there’s nothing else, I shall take my leave.”
Having said that, he turned to leave, not intending to linger.
The Deputy Clan Leader couldn’t find words to detain him, but then recalled something and called out from behind him.
“Hold on, Young Master Logan. It’s fine if you don’t wish to stay, but there’s one thing I’d like to ask. Have you seen Jaya Vance? We haven’t been able to locate her, and she took a liking to following you. If you know anything, please inform us.”
Logan suddenly stopped, his lips curved in a smirk that wasn’t quite a smile, his gaze profound.
“Jaya Vance? I know about her. Do you want me to take you to her?”
“Really?”
The Deputy Clan Leader was ecstatic. Jaya Vance was a beauty, and even though she had lost her purity, many still pursued her.
In such a place, this sort of thing mattered little.
Not devoid of such thoughts himself, the Deputy Clan Leader’s face nearly radiated joy, thinking he might have an opportunity to take advantage of the situation.
“Where is she, Young Master Logan? I beg you to tell me.”
Logan gave him a measured look, then turned and continued walking.
“Young Master Logan…”
“Follow me.”
Only when he heard these words did the Deputy Clan Leader relax and quickly followed.
The Adventurers behind him, whether out of curiosity or with other motives, exchanged glances before trailing along.
Logan led them to a guest room and pushed the door open.
The Deputy Clan Leader quickened his pace, eager to lay eyes upon the beauty.
But he was shocked by the scene before him.
“Ah! What… what’s going on? Jaya, she… she…”
Others sensed something amiss and crowded in, all equally horrified by the scene.
Indeed, what they saw was Jaya Vance’s corpse.
The beauty’s final pose remained graceful even in death.
It was clear that it was a death by a single strike, a fatal wound to the chest.
Furthermore, Jaya had died with eyes wide open, seemingly unwilling to accept her fate.
This image of a death without closure was eerily unsettling, prompting many of the men present to grimace in disgust, instinctively stepping back, forgetting their prior lustful pining for the woman.
The Deputy Clan Leader, flushed with indignation, immediately turned to Logan.
“Young Master Logan, who did this? Who killed Jaya?”
He put on an air of seeking vengeance for her.
Logan glanced at him and said nonchalantly.
“Me.”
The Deputy Clan Leader was taken aback, his vein of passion deflated in an instant.
“Young Master Logan, how, how could it be you?”
“What’s the matter, you don’t believe it? This woman tried to plot against me time and again. Just killing her with a single palm strike was letting her off easy. If I’d let my Spirit Pet deal with her, she might have been ground to dust.”
