They all call me Great Master-Chapter 494 - 491 Madam Susan!

Julie's face rarely showed such solemnity.

Seeing such gravity from the Countess of South Los's guards prompted them to hold their breath and patrol their posts with even more focused attitudes.

Because they all knew the strength of the Female Swordmaster wasn't just from her Giant Bloodline. Her own swordsmanship was also exceptionally remarkable. Coupled with the Giant Mystique, Supernatural Defense, and a long lifespan, these guards were aware that their Female Swordmaster would become increasingly powerful as time passed.

She might even become an existence like the Countess herself.

But for such a formidable Swordsmanship Chief to look so grave, what had happened?

Could it be that South Los was facing some sort of crisis?

Unconsciously, a sense of anxiety appeared in the hearts of the guards.

Madam Susan stepped out of the room and immediately sensed the change in atmosphere.

"Julie," she said, "a bet is a bet. Go clean the Lord Count's stables before you leave."

"Ah?

Yes, yes!"

The Female Swordmaster was startled at first, but quickly realized she had affected the others at the Count's Mansion.

"Thank goodness! Thank goodness!"

The Female Swordmaster looked at Madam Susan with gratitude.

Madam Susan waved her hand, and the Female Swordmaster turned and headed for the stables.

Witnessing this scene, all the surrounding guards let out a sigh of relief.

So, it was just about cleaning the stables!

They had thought it was some kind of invasion by a formidable enemy!

Seeing the guards' reactions, Madam Susan couldn't help but sigh internally.

"The South Los House still isn't ready!"

Compared with the Inner Bay, which was battling in secret.

The South Los House, which had been at ease for too long, almost forgot what blood smelled like.

How could such a family resist the three "Ascend Steppers"!

That's right!

Three "Ascend Steppers"!

And three unfamiliar "Ascend Steppers," at that. Madam Susan would never have believed such news if it hadn't come from the Lord Count himself.

But since the Lord Count had spoken, there was no room for doubt.

"Three 'Ascend Steppers'... How terrifying!"

Mulling over these thoughts, Madam Susan turned and went back to her room.

"Lord Count."

Madam Susan looked at the Countess, who was seated with a frown, and bowed respectfully.

"The pirate disturbance at Xisis Port has already infringed upon the dignity of the South Los House. I believe we should dispatch troops to eliminate these pirates come spring."

The Countess of South Los became startled for a moment as her legs swung involuntarily while she sat in her chair.

Sending troops to eradicate pirates was something they had already agreed on. Why was Madam Susan mentioning it again?

In the next moment, the Countess guessed what Madam Susan wanted to say.

It was not only about eradicating pirates but also about training troops!

Beyond that...

It was about finding another way out!

Even if South Los were to be destroyed, the South Los House needed an alternative escape route!

This idea coincided with her own.

After confirming the appearance of three unfamiliar "Ascend Steppers," she had a similar notion.

Moreover, she had found an appropriate executor.

Not a member of the South Los House, nor one of her retainers.

The former were too few in number.

The latter, too conspicuous.

She needed secrecy.

Fortunately, in South Los, there was indeed such a person.

"Is he suitable?"

The Countess of South Los, already having a plan in mind, still humbly sought advice from Madam Susan.

"There is no one more suitable than him.

His grandfather was like a cockroach, capable of cheating the Devil out of his underwear in hell. If he went to the Abyss, he could certainly stir up a bloody war once again.

And him?

Merely stirring up some pirates should be absolutely no problem."

Madam Susan had great confidence in a member of her old lover's family.

Because...

This lady had personally experienced what it meant to be deceived without consequences.

"Hmm."

The Countess of South Los nodded her head.

However, her curiosity was piqued shortly afterward.

"You mentioned him going to hell and the abyss, but why didn't you mention him going to the Divine Realm?"

Faced with such a question, Madam Susan paused, then smiled wryly.

"Because—"

"I always feel like he is the 'God of Deception'.

I can hardly believe that someone like me was willing to exchange the hope of 'Ascend Step' to keep someone here and do not regret it to this day."

A hint of bitterness tinged the lady's smile.

"Hmm, a god of deception among humans?

If that's really the case, then his descendants would definitely be able to accomplish my task with flying colors—I really want to meet this Arthur Kredos now.

But Julie won't allow it."

At this, the Countess puffed her cheeks, clearly annoyed, while her short legs began to swing faster between the chair and the carpet.

"Please trust Julie's intuition.

That guy was harmless when he first appeared before me, too.

His grandson will certainly be the same."

Madam Susan explained.

The Countess, however, heard something else in the lady's words.

It seemed not to be about Arthur's swordsmanship or secret techniques.

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Something like 'charm'?

"Do you mean to say that Arthur, like Old Charlie, will unconsciously attract ladies around him?

Impossible, I've seen his files.

Apart from Marinda, Arthur gave no regard to other ladies—I am only curious now, does Arthur Kredos really possess the monstrous talent rumored?"

The Countess of South Los laughed and waved her hand, clearly not believing any of Madam Susan's words.

Watching the Countess's laughter, Madam Susan's face showed helplessness once again.

The Countess noticed this helplessness but still did not care.

In her eyes, she, the mistress of South Los, could never be attracted to such a trivial 'Spirit Medium'.

Impossible!

Absolute impossibility!

"Please be careful.

And please be sincere.

The Kledos Family is willing to make connections with those who are sincere, and for that, they might adhere to an honor that originally did not exist."

Madam Susan reminded her.

"Yes, I know.

'Spirit Mediums' who believe in fairness are indeed surprising, but such a surprise is pleasantly unexpected."

After saying so, the Countess of South Los hopped off the chair and walked to the bookshelf, pulled out a scroll, returned, and handed it to Madam Susan.

"This is the 'Cat Faction. Orange' Entry-level Atlas!

Even though Arthur has already achieved Entry, hasn't he always been collecting the Cat Hole and Cat Faction's secret techniques?

This should suffice as a reward."

Madam Susan looked at the Countess of South Los calculating yet generous gesture and couldn't help but smile bitterly again.

What about sincerity?

This approach of giving without cost does not suit your status!

The Countess immediately saw what Madam Susan was thinking and quickly ran over to hold the lady's palm, shaking it left and right like a spoiled child.

"I know you can certainly convince him, Madam. Your status is extraordinary, and if you try to persuade him, he will surely agree."

As she spoke, the Countess of South Los raised her head, using her pitiful eyes to look at Madam Susan.

The Countess knew that by doing so, Madam Susan would surely agree.

And indeed, she did.

"Alright, I'll try."

Madam Susan took the scroll, but her gaze became complicated.

It seemed she was contemplating how to face Arthur.

Even as she walked out of the study, the lady's eyes were still fraught with thought, and it wasn't until she left the Count's Mansion and boarded her own carriage that a hint of joy flickered in her eyes, a joy for securing a reliable path, support, and resources for the younger generation—

'Arthur, I can't help you much, but I hope this Entry-level Atlas can still be of use to you.'