Black's manner was earnest, his tone sincere.
Anyone who didn't know the truth would have thought Black was answering a question from an elder he respected.
But in reality...
Across from Black, Old Saunders heard those words and spat out a mouthful of blood.
"Pfft—"
Old Saunders's strength ebbed.
"You... you killed my son and daughter?"
"I merely sent them underground for a reunion."
Black corrected him with a smile.
"Now they think hell is too cold. They want the whole Saunders Family to join them down there."
Old Saunders trembled all over. "You... you're going after the Sanders Family?! Black, you only bear the Black name! You're not even the Black Family Patriarch yet! You're abusing your authority for personal gain! The Blood Demon Lord won't let you get away with this!!!"
"Abusing my authority? I, Black, have conducted myself honorably all my life. Why would I stoop to that? As for a reason to bring down the Sanders Family... how about colluding with another Demon God and committing Betrayal against the Blood Demon Lord?"
The Wilson Patriarch, who stood quietly nearby, felt his eyebrows twitch.
He was making up a reason on the spot!
Ruthless.
Utterly ruthless!
Once the Sanders Family was branded traitors, Black would have the newly risen Family completely in his grip.
If he hadn't sided with Black without hesitation at the ball, would the Wilson Family have met the same fate?
Cold sweat poured down the Wilson Patriarch's back. The thought terrified him.
Old Saunders was so furious that he spat out another mouthful of blood.
"Black, you wouldn't dare!"
Black's expression remained calm.
"Wouldn't I? Everyone, heed my order! The Sanders Family has committed Betrayal against the Blood Demon Lord. By his command, I am investigating the traitors. Seize everyone in the Saunders