Devil's Bible

Chapter 173 The Nitton Family
"Is this an attempt to bribe Isabella, or do they genuinely believe in her?" Nemus pondered this question.

Things have become a bit complicated for now, but the problem isn't too serious.

Although Isabella couldn't keep an eye on Rhine, Nems wasn't without options.

The fictitious agreement needs to remain silent for a while; they need time to settle down and reflect.

Besides these, Nems also had caravan members.

"It seems that the smuggling business will likely become unstable as a result," Nems thought. If Donghe was smart, then giving up the opportunity to become a bishop would be the most correct choice.

Dong Luo might see this, but he will most likely choose to ignore it out of resentment.

Dongluo was not a very wise person; he was just experienced.

Otherwise, he wouldn't be a 'retired' paladin, yet he still runs an old bone tavern and flaunts his wealth.

Although he ran a smuggling business, he gradually transformed himself into an individual doing the dirty work.

Their understanding and control of power and influence are problematic.

If they don't withdraw now, the smuggling business will likely become a target for enemy attacks.

This means that Nems has once again been drawn into these matters.

Since that's the case, it would be better to let Op and the others leave temporarily to take care of other things.

Over the past six months, Aopu and others have made considerable progress.

It's impossible for them to directly confront a top expert like Rhine, but finding an opportunity to gather intelligence isn't difficult.

Furthermore, speed is of the essence in warfare.

With a slight thought, Nemus issued the command.

Aupu, who had just finished arranging a batch of goods and was about to rest, immediately stood up and looked at the others around him.

Aro, the two swordsmen, the halfling brothers, and the outlaw duo.

It's clear they've also received a message from Nemes.

They made their preparations and then quietly left the stronghold without alerting anyone else.

After some disguise, the Aupu merchant group quietly arrived in the North District.

This is not difficult for them.

Over the past six months of smuggling, they have uncovered many 'secret passages' and 'blind spots' in the northern district.

They quickly identified a 'manor'.

The family crest is clearly visible on the edge of the manor.

In Baiwei Town, the Dartmenley family, once a family of saints, cannot proudly claim to be the number one family.

One of the reasons is the 'Nilton' family, to which Rhine belongs.

Individuals in this family are also members of the 'Saint' family.

The difference is that the Niton family here is just one of the 'branch families'.

The main branch of the Saint Family resides on the backs of other whales and also possesses the Golden Seed, maintaining contact with the current Niton branch.

At this moment, there aren't many members of the Niton family present.

After all, it wasn't a particularly important holiday, and the family wasn't just supported by Rhine alone.

Furthermore, many members of the Niton family harbor resentment towards Rhine.

Because Rhine never actively seeks benefits for his family. Despite being the bishop of Tailtail Town, he doesn't actively flaunt his power, nor does he help with various business ventures.

If Rhine hadn't withheld support, the entire smuggling business in the northern region would have fallen under their control.

Instead of falling into the hands of Nemes, who betrayed his family, or Dongluo, a destitute family that hadn't even managed to develop its own clan.

Of course, no one dares to voice this resentment in front of Rhine these days.

After all, although Rhine wouldn't actively help the family, they could still use Rhine's reputation to profit for the family.

As a bishop, Rhine was already the face of their family.

"Ah!" With a roar, an individual who bore a slight resemblance to Rhine swung his sword, slicing the humanoid target in front of him into several pieces.

"Ledo, not bad!" The old man, holding a cane, praised from the second-floor balcony.

The old man was the patriarch of the Niton family and once enjoyed considerable prestige, known as the 'Sword of Decision'.

He was disabled due to a major war just a few decades ago.

This disability was so severe that even the priest's magic could not cure it, which led him to retire from public life at that time.

The family was in dire straits for a time, but with the support of the main family, it did not collapse.

However, the main family was on the back of another whale, and the support they provided was very limited.

It wasn't until he nurtured the genius Rhine that the Niton family was able to regain its footing on the back of the Azure Whale.

Now, after careful selection among his numerous descendants, he found a promising talent, named him Leido, and took him under his wing, teaching him day and night.

The goal is to cultivate an individual who can inherit the name of the sword of decision.

“Grandpa, I feel there’s still room for improvement in my sword strike.” Ledo waved his sword, seemingly trying to get a feel for it.

“Very good, Ledo, that’s it. You will definitely surpass Rhine.”

“That’s for sure!” Ledo held his sword horizontally in front of him, his words full of confidence.

"However, Rhine is a priest, and I can't compare to him. Once I advance to the Iron Seed level, I want to go find that Nailby Sword!"

"I've heard that his swordsmanship is the best in Baiwei Town, which has amazed countless people. I will prove to everyone that I am no worse than him, and in fact, I will surpass him in swordsmanship alone!"

Upon hearing Leido's words, the head of the Nidon family smiled with satisfaction.
But at that moment, while he was on the second floor, he suddenly noticed something and looked up at the sky.

"It seems the family has really been lax these past few years, and some unknown guys have actually managed to sneak into our home." The words of the Niton family head made Leido below instantly alert.

Although Ledo may seem a bit 'arrogant', his confidence in the early stages is very important. Besides, he is not the kind of person who was deliberately misguided like Cecilia.

At that moment, several people dressed in black robes appeared in the training ground.

However, this blatant intrusion went unnoticed by the rest of the Niton family.

"So that's how it is. Did I overlook the changes in the celestial phenomena?" The leader, Op, had previously observed the actions of the Niton family head and now knew what problems his summoning spell, Dome, still had.

This spell can summon a transparent, intangible 'dome' that covers an area.

Once enveloped, whatever happens inside appears normal to others, and it will emit a certain disturbance, dispelling ordinary people.

It would be relatively difficult for insiders to leave the dome, and most people wouldn't even realize they were being isolated.

In this way, it is entirely possible to establish an isolated battlefield in the bustling city.

As Op's words fell, the sun in the sky began to move slowly, and the last flaw was repaired.

(End of this chapter)