frightfiction Chapter 1214 "He is my brother after all"
Chapter 1214 "He is my brother after all"
As soon as these words were spoken, the joy on August's face froze instantly. He didn't expect that even in this way, he would not be able to defeat Henry.
"Then...what should we do? Is there nothing we can do about him?"
Chen Long didn't answer directly. Instead, he turned his gaze back to Ellie, whose eyes had changed drastically because of what he said. He spoke slowly, his voice as if it had the magic power to see through everything:
"If I'm not mistaken, Mr. Henry is playing a cruel trick of self-torture combined with indiscriminate elimination this time, right?"
Hearing this, Ellie's pupils suddenly contracted. Even though her jaw was dislocated and she couldn't speak, the horror and disbelief in that moment completely betrayed her inner secret!
Chen Long continued his analysis calmly, and every word he said was like a hammer hitting August and Ellie's hearts:
"He first arranged a 'perfect' assassination for himself, leaving himself 'severely injured' and admitted to the ICU for emergency treatment."
"In this way, he not only perfectly clears himself of the suspicion of orchestrating everything, but also wins sympathy. He might even make the old patriarch more inclined towards him out of sympathy."
"At the same time, he ordered you..." Chen Long's eyes swept over Ellie, "...to lead the assassins he secretly trained to launch an indiscriminate and lethal attack on all other contenders for the succession!"
"Killing them is best, but if not, we can still cause serious injuries and extreme panic!"
"In this way, all competitors were eliminated or severely injured, while he himself was left out due to being 'seriously injured and unconscious'."
"When the situation calms down and he 'recovers' and is discharged from the hospital, who else will be the heir to the Capet family besides him? What a calculated and cruel scheme!"
"Hiss!" After listening to Chen Long's explanation, August felt a chill rushing from the soles of his feet to the top of his head. He was so scared that he gasped and his face became even paler than when he was assassinated just now!
It was not until this moment that he truly realized how terrifying and vicious his younger brother's scheming and methods were!
If it weren't for Chen Long's protection, he might have become a cold corpse by now!
The fear washed over him like a cold tide.
Ellie, lying on the ground, was also shocked and terrified. She looked at the masked man in front of her, and a deep feeling of powerlessness swept over her body.
Who is this person? Why does he see through their plans so clearly?
Ignoring the two people's shock, Chen Long waved his hand.
The door next to her opened, and two figures wearing zodiac masks walked out silently. They skillfully lifted up Ellie, who had completely lost the ability to resist and had a look of despair in her eyes, and quickly took her out of the room.
"Mr. Chen...Mr. Chen Long! Then...what should we do now?!"
August was completely panicked and grabbed Chen Long's arm, his voice distorted with fear.
"Henry must die! He must die! Otherwise, I will be the one to die! Please, you must help me! Get rid of this scourge once and for all!"
Chen Long gently brushed August's hand away. A cold arc seemed to appear at the corner of his mouth under the mask. His voice was steady and full of murderous intent:
"Mr. August, there's no need to panic, and there's no need to bother yourself with gathering evidence to bring him down."
"Since he loves acting so much and is so eager to 'experience' death..."
"Then I'll be kind enough to help him."
"Turn his drama into reality."
The cold words rang out, causing the temperature of the entire room to drop significantly.
August looked at the person in front of him and shuddered in his heart.
Although he didn't understand what Chen Long meant, he knew that Henry would not get better.
"Mr. August!"
Chen Long's voice interrupted his thoughts.
"I still need your help with this matter..."
.......
Night falls quietly.
On this day, the ancient Capet family suffered an unprecedented tragic attack, and many core members of the family were seriously injured or even lost their lives.
Inside Heidelberg Hospital.
There were many bodyguards standing around, protecting the entire building where the intensive care unit was located on three floors inside and three floors outside.
A large number of doctors were shuttling back and forth, appearing to be extremely busy.
"Oh my God, what on earth is going on? Did my Capet family do something that angered heaven and man?"
Some tribesmen couldn't help but speak when they saw this tragic scene, their voices filled with sadness.
Of course, the German government also took such a tragic incident very seriously, not to mention that the victims were prominent families in their country.
For a time, a large number of police were dispatched and the entire German state entered a state of martial law.
In the blink of an eye, another three days passed.
In a VIP ward in Heidelberg, August, who was shot twice by Chen Long and was seriously injured, got out of bed for the first time.
Although he had received treatment, the sharp pain in his shoulders and thighs the moment his feet touched the ground made him gasp.
"Mr. Chen Long was too heavy-handed... It was just an act. One shot would have been enough to show his respect. Why did he have to fire twice..."
He gritted his teeth, muttered to himself, and felt a surge of resentment in his heart.
Although both shots avoided vital points, the pain and inconvenience they caused were real.
However, despite his complaints, August knew better than anyone why Chen Long did this.
In this purge against the heir of the Capetian family, other competitors were either killed or crippled, and the scene was extremely tragic.
If August was the only one who was unharmed, he would not be able to explain himself even if he had a mouth full of words, and the biggest suspicion would inevitably fall on him.
By then, let alone the position of heir, he would probably be the first one to be taken away by the family law enforcement team for investigation.
These two shots were his best "amulet" to clear suspicion and stay out of the matter.
"Help me go for a walk. I've been lying down for three days and my bones are stiff."
August gestured to the servant who was waiting respectfully on the side.
With the careful support of his servant, he walked out of the ward step by step.
Outside the ward, the corridor was filled with black-clad bodyguards with solemn expressions and vigilant eyes.
The leading bodyguard captain saw August coming out and immediately stepped forward, respectfully but with concern, to dissuade him:
"Master August, your injuries are still very serious. The doctor has advised that you need to rest and it is best not to move around too much."
August waved his hand and forced a "strong" smile on his face. "It's okay. Proper exercise will help with recovery. Lying in the room all the time is too boring."
Seeing this, the bodyguard captain did not dare to stop him forcibly and could only bow slightly.
Then, August, supported by his servants, slowly moved along the quiet corridor.
Suddenly, he seemed to have thought of something and looked at the servant beside him.
"By the way, which ward is Henry in? How is his condition?"
Hearing this, the servant pointed to a ward not far away.
"Young Master Henry is in VIP Intensive Care Unit 1 over there. His condition...I heard it's still very critical. He's still in critical condition and in a coma."
August looked in the direction the servant pointed, and a cold, almost imperceptible sternness flashed across his eyes.
Then he nodded, his voice carrying a hint of "heaviness": "Alas... take me to see him, he is my brother after all."