r18novel Chapter 908 is not wrong
Chapter 908 is not wrong
Fiorentina choked back tears as she cried out, "Is it wrong for me to just want to live an ordinary life?!"
“You’re right to think that way,” Shaplow said loudly, “but from the moment Father saved us, we belonged to the Hearth House!”
"This isn't fair!" Fior screamed. "I've contributed to this family too! Have I ever complained about any of the missions I've undertaken? But this fake 'family' wants to send us to our deaths!"
If the debt of being saved must be repaid with one's life, she would rather she had never been saved in the first place!
At least that way, she wouldn't have to endure this endless torment, suffering, and fear.
Linni clenched her fists.
He always knew there were disagreements in the family, that there were children who wanted to repay their father, and children who longed for a normal life.
He could understand both sides, but he couldn't save either side.
This was precisely the heavy burden that had been weighing on his heart all along.
Aside from taking on the most dangerous tasks, he couldn't do much more for his family.
Because he didn't have... the power to change the rules.
Fior looked at Shaplo and said sadly, "Shaplo, have you forgotten who stayed by your bedside and bandaged you up? Why can't you choose to let us go?"
Shaplow: "I will always remember, remember that you helped me, remember that Fimini and Clévy saved my life."
Hmm? Clementine's involvement is also involved here?
Not wanting to get involved in other people's family affairs, the group of travelers, who had been secretly hiding, exchanged glances and continued to openly eavesdrop on the secrets of the Hearth House.
“If it were anything else, I would repay your kindness even if it cost me my life! But,” Shaplow emphasized with guilt but firmness, “the House of Hearths cannot tolerate any form of betrayal.”
Once a child of the Hearth House, always a child of the Hearth House! There is no turning back!
Because any betrayal could lead to the sacrifice of a dozen or even dozens of people!
The price is too high.
Those who remain cannot afford such a risk.
So even if people who want to leave home promise never to betray their families, the act of "leaving" is already a betrayal to those who choose to stay.
Paimon whispered anxiously to his friends, "What should we do? Both sides seem to have a point!"
Su rubbed his itchy ear tips. "Then we'll see which side wins. Whoever controls the force controls the truth."
With a sigh, she pulled her two friends further away, saying, "We're not here to encourage infighting in the Hearth House..."
Following behind Shaplow, Eloiel couldn't help but advise, "Sister Fior, did you decide to leave home because of Clementine's nonsense? Don't believe her too much."
Under such agonizing and anxious circumstances, Linni couldn't help but reveal an expression of existential doubt.
What happened?! Is he the only one left in the house who only found out about Clementine's existence today?!
Knowing her brother's vulnerability hidden beneath his cheerful demeanor, Lynette patted his shoulder and whispered words of comfort.
"Because Linnie is usually too busy, and Clementine seems to be deliberately avoiding you."
Su confirmed it—
Clementine had indeed been avoiding the servants, and Linnie, the servant most favored by the servants in the Hearth House.
Eloiel advised Fiyol and his group not to do anything foolish, saying, "Crévie is a good girl, but she's also confused. There's absolutely no evidence for those horrific things she's talking about!"
"And she doesn't know Father! The Great Demon King she keeps calling out is 'Mother'? Fimini said that's the title of the previous generation's [servant]. Sister Fijoll, please don't leave home, okay?"
Sue looked at Fimini in surprise, "Fimini, you know that there are two generations of servants?"
Fimini hugged Penguin Pai tightly. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to keep it from you. I just... didn't know how to say it."
When Fimini was very young, he was sent to his "mother" and managed by the previous generation of "servants".
Fortunately, after only one year, the "mother" with many terrifying rumors was replaced by the father.
He breathed a sigh of relief, but then his heart tightened with an even greater fear.
Even though his father showed a lot of tenderness beneath his cold exterior, he still couldn't quite trust him.
What if, what if that gentleness was just a disguise and bait? Just like the "mother" before.
Before being pushed into the "game" by their "mother," the children in the family were all immersed in their "mother's" tenderness.
Even after experiencing the cruel "game," many children are still unwilling to face reality.
Some children have even developed distorted perceptions and have actually come to agree with the "mother's" narrative!
And my father...
He could feel the tenderness his father gave him, but he also knew that his father had an extremely cruel side.
He also couldn't be sure whether his father, who inherited the position of "mother," had inherited her plans and experiments as well.
Fimini: "I haven't received an answer yet, and I dare not say anything that might influence your judgment. I'm sorry..."
Fimini was apologizing to both the Travelers' Team and Linni.
Sue was the first to forgive Fimini, "It's okay, it's not your fault, Fimini." Fimini must have some kind of psychological trauma.
Linni wasn't angry. Although Fimini had concealed some things, including Clementine's, he was still his beloved younger brother.
As always, Lynette was sharp and incisive: "The most urgent matter to be dealt with now is the matter of Fior and the others."
Lynette looked at the group led by Fior, "Are you really going to leave Hearth House?"
Fior wavered for a moment, but then she looked at Nantes, who was holding her arm, and Tadier, who was clinging to her legs in fear.
Fior: "Yes! Even if we hadn't heard those horrifying things from Clementine, we wouldn't want to stay in this house anymore."
This isn't the kind of home she envisioned!
Shaplow closed his eyes and then opened them again. "Then, we can't let you leave alive."
"Shaplow, wait!" Linni quickly stepped between the two groups. "There might still be a chance! Give me some time, I'll talk to them!"
“There’s no chance!” Shaplow took out a mission letter personally signed by a servant. “By order of Father, bring the traitor to the execution ground.”
——*——*——
The execution ground prepared by the servants is located near the sparsely populated eastern foothills of Mount Munsos in Fontainebleau.
This place once housed a vast array of magnificent and splendid buildings, but now only ruins remain.
The servant stood on the still relatively intact brick floor, turning to look at the guests—
All the children of the Hearth House, Clementine who was drawn there because of the Hearth House's "relocation," and the group of distinguished travelers.
“Father!” Linni urgently stepped in front of Fior and his group. “About this matter…”
"Get out of the way." The servant interrupted Linni's struggle. "Your mistake will be dealt with later."
Linni's pupils trembled.
As expected, Father discovered their actions!