On the Cunningham family's side, Otto flew into a rage. "Let him go. If he's got the guts, he should never come back to the Cunningham family again."

Conrad's departure made Otto furious beyond measure.

Mateo sighed. "Mr. Cunningham Senior, shouldn't we try to persuade him before he leaves Holtrien?"

Otto looked up at the sky. Only after a long while did he reply weakly, "Forget it. Let him go. I know that all these years, he's had strong opinions about the path I've arranged for him. He was in pain, and honestly, so was I. With him gone from Chetvine, I can finally move with fewer restraints."

Mateo stiffened and asked, "Mr. Cunningham Senior… Are you planning something?"

Otto let out a cold snort. "That's right, there's no need to keep dragging things out with the Lloyd royal family. It's time for a final showdown, and I will do whatever it takes."

Mateo stood silent for a moment before nodding hard. "I will follow you to the end."

Otto's voice dropped even lower as he said, "