Conrad fell silent. After a long pause, he finally shook his head bitterly and said, "Grandpa, I can't live up to your expectations. Since I was little, you've set the bar too high. Bringing our family into the royal circle? Honestly, I never even dared to dream about that."

He continued, "As my martial strength grew over the years, I finally realized how hard the world really was. Even a hero like Mr. Lloyd Senior had to leave his homeland and live in exile. That's why I never once dared to relax, why I joined the organization and followed the path you elders so carefully planned for me.

"Grandpa, I'm begging you. Please, stop pushing me. I just want to do one thing, something I actually want for myself. After I kill Andrew, I'll go to the Lloyd family and beg for their forgiveness."

He added, "Mr. Lloyd Senior was once my greatest benefactor. He guided me in martial arts, and the organization trained me because of him. And as for Mr. Turman, I know I've already failed to live u