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nConnor smiled playfully when he thought of all the fun that he was going to have with this cousin of his.

nAnd just like how Eli didn't want to tell Alec about Oden's existence, Connor also wanted to keep the latter a secret as well.... of course, he had made that decision based on the advice that Gavo had given him.

nOne should know that from the moment he had seen Baymard, he had been utterly convinced that it would definitely be a force to be reckoned with in the nearest future.

nAnd so he didn't want to leave such a good thing with that bastard brother of his.

nIf he did, then in the future wouldn't it all fall into ruins?

nOthers might believe that Landon was the one who came up with those ideas, but Connor did not.

nAfter growing up with Landon, torturing and bullying him constantly ... how could he believe that the bastard had grown strong without the help of a wise teacher?

nYes!

nIt must be so!!

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nIn his mind, Landon was probably a disciple of some renowned man who knows all these heavenly things.

nSo with that sort of mindset, of course, Connor left 2 of his men behind in Baymard just to check up on the matter.

nBecause once he found this godly teacher, then he would do everything he could to become the man's disciple.

nHe would kick Landon out of the man's heart, and then expose Landon.... making him lose

nall the glory that he had been receiving so far.

nBesides, how can someone as undeserving as Landon handle ruling an empire?

nEven though Baymard was now fine, Connor still believed that it was the godly teacher that held it up.

nSo if the teacher passed away or left, wouldn't Baymard just fall into ruins?

nTsk!

nThere was no doubt in Connor's mind that Landon would sooner or later be the downfall of Baymard.

nSo as a fine human being and a good lover of fine things, how could he just let Landon mess it up?

nIn fact, he was no longer interested in Arcadina.

nNow, his eyes were firmly set on Baymard.

nSo how could he inform his father about Oden?

nHe truly hoped that Alec would remove Landon from Baymard's throne.

nAnd even if he wanted to inform Alec about the matter, it would be too late.

nBecause by the time the letter got there, Alec would've been long gone with his men towards Baymard.

nAgain... another reason why he decided to keep it away from Alec, was because he truly wanted to blindside that father of his.

nBecause to be honest, he really felt doubtful that Oden could win against his father that had multitudes of public and hidden men scattered all across Arcadina.

nSo if Oden launched a surprise attack, then maybe he would have given a big enough blow to wipe out at least 70% of Alec's forces.

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nAs for the reason why he had been following Eli closely after they left Baymard... was also because he saw the cunning look in the swindler's eyes.

nWithout Eli even saying anything, Connor was already very sure that Eli wanted Baymard all to himself as well.

nTo be honest, he too would've wanted Baymard if he was Eli too since he also couldn't sit on Arcadina's throne anytime soon too.

nWith Alec hugging the throne so closely, how can Eli have a chance to become its ruler?

nThe only way that would happen is if Eli took it from Alec over his dead cold body.

nWith a man that wasn't willing to step down from the theme, only death would be the best option here.

nBut even if Connor Underwood Eli's reasoning and situation, that didn't mean thy he would still be happy that Eli wanted both Arcadina and Baymard.

n'Ah!... what a greedy bastard!' Connor thought.

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"Gavo, do you think that this cousin of yours is the one responsible for your stepsister's predicament?

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"Your highness..... it will be utterly impossible for such a man to involve himself in such petty matters.

nRather, it's most likely that her highness Cary had angered someone else instead.

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"Hmph... I always knew that her high and mighty attitude, as well as her sharp tongue.... would be the need of her.

nAnd I was right!

nJust look at what she had become?

nA royal cripple!

nHehehhe... not even her sl** of a mother than save her now!

" Connor said while walking towards a table filled with fruits on it.

nHe unhurriedly picked up an apple and began chewing on it slowly.

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"Gavo.... ever since my mother entrusted you to me, every decision that you've made so far, always ended up in good results.

nSo now, what do we do now that we've found my cousin's main base?

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"If I may suggest your highness..... currently, we need more men in our camps if we want to take over Baymard.

nThe Campaign on Baymard is our top priority, so we must make use of everything at our disposal.

nYour highness, don't forget that no one saw me sneak in and out of the camp.

nSo they would definitely not be prepared for any surprise attacks launched at them.

nAnd in addition to that, your brother and his men also don't know about what this matter.... so can do this swiftly and add our forces before they notice us.

nWith that said, I propose that we leave sometime next week your highness.

" Gavo said, while slightly bowing at Connor.

nConnor fell into deep silence for a while, before finally nodding his head at Gavo.

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"Hmm... I agree with you.

nWe do need more men in our campaign.

nSo when do you think that we should set out?

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"Your highness... I think that we should leave sometime this week.

nBut for safety reasons, I think thatm we should pass through the 'Forest of Misfortune!

nThis is the only way for us to move our men around, without your brother Eli Barn finding anything about it.

nOf course if we leave immediately and use this path, then we should be able to arrive sometime in early March.

" Gavo said while pointing at a certain path on his map.

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"Alright!

nPrepare the men immediately!

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"Yes, your highness!!

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nWith that, both Eli and Connor individually prepared their attack against William and his family.

nAnd while this was going on, far away in Baymard.... several people were also making their moves as well.

nBut whether they would succeed or not, was something that only time could tell.

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