Treat Others Harshly, but Be Even Harsher on Yourself!

The sudden blow left the over two-hundred-year-old Lloyd feeling increasingly exhausted and mentally and physically drained.

Unfortunately, the only person in the entire Fernando Family who can currently stand up and control the situation is a woman from a collateral branch of the family!

How tragic!

Looking at his own son kneeling on the ground, Lloyd suddenly felt a pang of sorrow. "How could I have given birth to such a useless child?"

At the age of twelve, he inherited the chaotic Fernando Family. At that time, Nomad Port was in turmoil and political chaos. He cautiously led the already declining family to survive step by step in the cracks!

Having swallowed countless bitter experiences and survived numerous assassination attempts and attacks, the Fernando Family has finally achieved its current status!

However, all of this was ruined by his own son through negligence!

Ryley, kneeling on the ground, trembled and dared not speak. But seeing this scene only made Lloyd more disappointed. He was even considering what would happen to Fernando if he died, even if they survived this ordeal.

Relying on Ryley... is probably impossible.

Originally, Lloyd had hoped that although his son was useless, as long as he could keep things stable, he could at least ensure the continuation of the Fernando Family.

But now, he can't even handle such a small task as guarding the temple of the "Eternal Forge." He has come to terms with reality and knows that handing over the family's power to this useless son will only lead to Fernando destroying the forge!

Thinking of this, Lloyd suddenly had a thought and turned his gaze to Lillian, a bold idea immediately popping into his mind!

Although his son was a good-for-nothing, his daughter was not!

Although she is of collateral blood and her mother was merely a lowly receptionist, it is undeniable that Lillian is the most outstanding member of the entire Fernando Family among the younger generation!

He witnessed this firsthand.

Lillian was originally a "knife" that he had carefully nurtured and trained to hand over to the next head of the family. She was a sharp blade born from the shadows, but now it seems that she is more than that!

"Lillian, how do you plan to seize the Planetary General's command?" Lloyd's mind raced; he wanted to test him further.

"I will host a party in your name," Lillian replied fluently, already having a plan in mind. "Including the Planetary General, as well as the various nobles who support him and the high-ranking officers of the Defense Force. Then, during the banquet, we will blow up the entire banquet hall."

"Then what?"

Lloyd remained expressionless and continued to ask.

"I will announce to the Defense Force that this is a demonstration against us by a heretical cult lurking in Nomad Port." Lillian spoke calmly, yet her words were terrifying. "Then, we can use this incident to openly demand military power from the Planetary Governor, ostensibly to eradicate the cult lurking in Nomad Port, but in reality to purge those restless noble forces, and use this as an opportunity to completely seize power."

"You're still young after all," Lloyd, a barely perceptible hint of disappointment in his eyes. "Your plan is quite good, but have you considered why the Planetary Governor, the naval lieutenant commander, the Ecclesiarchy, and the Mechanicus would believe our side of the story?"

What the Fernando Family is about to do is a major act of betraying the Imperium!

They usually engage in petty sleight of hand, colluding with Xenos to double-cross each other—these are things that people probably won't take seriously, since everyone gets a share of the profits.

Betraying the Imperium is a matter of principle, and these major powers will not agree to it!

This is also why the Fernando Family, despite seemingly wielding absolute power in Nomad Port, still maintains a low profile.

"I have a way to make them believe it." A cold glint seemed to flicker in Lillian's eyes, like a venomous snake flicking its tongue.

"Hmm?" Lloyd frowned slightly, a vague sense of foreboding creeping in. "What method?"

"It's actually very simple, Grandpa."

Lillian's lips curled slightly as she said, enunciating each word clearly, "Wouldn't it be enough to just—place some members of the Fernando Family in the bombed-out banquet hall?"

Upon hearing this, Lloyd's pupils constricted sharply!

Even Ryley, who was kneeling to the side, looked at her with horror and disbelief, as if she were seeing her daughter for the first time!

"It would be best to arrange some direct, important family members. That way, even if the Planetary Governor suspects something—such as the cult attacking our banquet hall and causing heavy losses to the Fernando Family —they won't suspect us, right?" Lillian said with a Daemon smile.

That's ruthless!

This is Lloyd's assessment of his granddaughter!

He never expected that Lillian could come up with such a vicious plan, a plan that would kill a thousand enemies but also lose eight hundred of her own!

However, it cannot be denied that this would give the Fernando Family the upper hand and allow them to clear themselves of suspicion!

"Then who do you think is the most suitable?" Lloyd admired Lillian more and more; her ruthlessness and decisiveness were just like his younger self!

"Isn't there one right here?"

Lillian laughed, looking down at Ryley, her own father, who was kneeling beside her, his face filled with shock. "You, you bitch!!!" Ryley hadn't recovered from his shock when he heard his daughter say she wanted to send him to be blown up. He roared in terror and rage, "You dare to kill your father! You shameless bitch, just like your mother, you're both bitches!"

As he spoke, Ryley angrily rushed forward, swinging his fist to hit Lillian. However, his body, already weakened by wine and women, was easily dodged by Lillian, who tripped him and sent him sprawling to the ground.

"You bitch! You bitch! It's all your fault!" Ryley fell face-first into the dirt, his face bruised and swollen, his eyes filled with deep resentment. He stared at Lillian with a ferocious and sinister gaze, gritting his teeth. "You and your mother are both bitches! If I had known, I should have killed you back then!"

"You dare to plot against a direct descendant? That's a capital offense!"

Ryley was like a rabid dog, seemingly a ferocious wolf, but actually filled with fear. "Father, kill her! Don't listen to her nonsense, she's taking revenge!"

However, to Ryley's horror, he discovered that his father hadn't uttered a single word the entire time, but instead had been coldly watching him.

"Father—Father, what are you doing? I, I am your own son, your only son!" Ryley cried out in terror.

He tried to crawl over, pleading with Lloyd.

But after crawling two steps, his hand was stepped on, and he cried out in pain. When he looked up, he found that the person who stepped on his hand was none other than his most despised illegitimate daughter!

"You, you actually dared to step on me!" Ryley was about to call her a "bitch," but before he could even utter the first word...

The hard tip of the boot struck him squarely in the mouth!

Snap!

That kick was incredibly powerful.

The fallen teeth and blood, mixed with the pain, made Ryley wail endlessly.

"It's noisy."

Lloyd remained expressionless, but in his heart, he was utterly disappointed in his son.

"Yes, Grandpa."

Lillian understood perfectly, drew the dagger from her waist, and plunged it fiercely into Ryley's hand!

Puff!

Blood gushed out, and Ryley was about to scream when a dagger was plunged into his mouth.

Waaaaah!

Ryley's pupils constricted sharply, filled with terror!

"Sh-.."

Lillian smiled and knelt down, stroking his bruised and swollen face—the face she had once hated most.

He said with a gentle smile, "Father, Grandpa said you're too noisy, so—if you say another word, I'll cut out your tongue."

With the dagger stuck in her mouth, Ryley was in so much pain that she couldn't speak. Her eyes were filled with tears, a mixture of fear, regret, and resentment. She could only place her hopes on her father, the Father King.

However, Lloyd simply watched this scene coldly, without making any attempt to stop it.

"Okay, we'll do it your way!"

Lloyd's eyes flashed with a fierce light as he looked at Lillian and said calmly, "I'm going too. Since the banquet is being held in my name, I have to be there. Only if I'm injured will they believe your plan!"

This is a true ruthless leader; he's ruthless not only to others but also to himself!

After saying that, Lloyd looked at her. "Lillian, you're very good. Heart of a Wolf, Decisive,..."

"Clever, and knows how to hide their abilities."

Upon hearing this, Lillian's heart skipped a beat, and her pupils flickered involuntarily.

"But that's not enough. You're still too young, you haven't hidden it well enough, and you're not ruthless enough!"

Lloyd slowly rose, walked to Lillian's side, patted her shoulder, and said calmly, "I know you've always hated Ryley, hated the Fernando Family, but it doesn't matter what you think."

The blood of the Fernando Family flows in your veins!

As he spoke, he turned his head expressionlessly, his gaze carrying an invisible pressure. "Remember this,"

You will always be a member of the Fernando Family. After this is over, you will be my sole heir!