Zakro sighed gently, closed the notebook in his hand, and his cloudy eyes gazed at his grandson, the current Family Head of the Dragon.

"Kamu, you are the Family Head of the Dragon family, you must realize—if we let that Luo Yan continue to develop, it might not be long before he becomes an entity we can't shake off. The Padric family is also notorious for their opportunism in Hell, they might raise him to unimaginable heights, even to the divine throne... It's difficult, but not impossible."

Zakro spoke slowly, his gaze like a snake's stare piercing at his grandson, "My child, are you truly willing to accept this?"

The question seemed somewhat rebellious, but that's only in the eyes of ordinary Demons in Hell, after all, they have only learned half of history.

For those truly noble families, they have read the complete history, and they know that Bayele is not irreplaceable. Naturally, they wouldn't naively think the current Lord Demon God is truly omnipotent, and the power they hold in their hands is worry-free.

Although Zakro had no evidence, he had reason to believe Luo Yan held something he wanted, and that thing had also caught the attention of the Padric family.

Furthermore, he absolutely believed that the guy who could secure the position of Demon King is certainly not one to die on Hell's front lines like those foolish people, nor the cowards who shy away from the Demon King position, this guy certainly cannot be 100% loyal to the Demon God, and must be ambitious!

And this also means, if this kid holds the means to Becoming a God, he would certainly use it without hesitation.

Kamu's face changed unpredictably, his fist clenched tightly.

He certainly was unwilling.

Born in Demon City, the pride of nobles was already ingrained into his bones. Once, not only was the Maze in Thunder County their industry, Black Wind Castle was also the Dragon family's territory.

His original goal was greater power, but he didn't want to decline because of some upstart from nowhere.

Yet he was, after all, the Family Head of the Dragon family, incapable of acting impulsively, especially without gaining a clear advantage.

"But, the Padric family has already stood on Luo Yan's side; any rash moves might be unfavorable for us. Moreover, if the Padric family has decided to bet on Luo Yan—"

"Betting does not equal putting all chips on the table, do you think they have a heartfelt relationship with him? The Padric family probably knows less about that kid than we do; they are also observing, adding chips according to their own pace."

Zakro's lips curled into a cold smile, he took out a letter from the drawer, casually said.

"This letter, from the front lines."

Kamu reached out in confusion to take the letter, after scanning it, his pupils shrank slightly.

This was a personal letter from a General on the front lines, a letter like this should not appear here, but coincidentally the General was once Zakro's trusted subordinate.

In this letter, the officer on the front line revealed a crucial piece of information—the Magic Crystal Cannon sent to the front lines by the War Department, although powerful, had poor mobility, requiring extensive time for assembly, and disassembling was the same.

These Magic Crystal Cannons indeed brought significant pressure to the Aus Empire's army when first deployed, greatly restraining the casting group's joint chants.

However, Humans are not fools; after discovering the weakness of the Magic Crystal Cannon, they immediately switched to guerrilla tactics, suppressing the Hell Cannon Soldiers' logistics using their air force advantage.

Not just that.

Due to frequent changes in the battle line, transferring the Magic Crystal Cannons became a problem. Unless deployed in fixed fortresses, all Cannons pushed to the front support would essentially never return, often blown up by our own people to prevent enemy capture.

But in truth, this trend is hard to stop; the Imperial Vassal State has started imitating based on wreckage seized on the front lines.

Thus, improving the existing Magic Crystal Cannons became an urgent matter for Hell.

If they can't stay ahead, their original advantage will turn into a disadvantage.

From a strategic perspective, this is almost inevitable.

Of course, Kamu knew, his grandfather taking out this letter was not just to discuss national affairs with him, but because the information revealed could become a dagger in their hands.

"Can this be a breakthrough?"

Zakro nodded, his gaze revealed a hint of coldness.

"Typically, it's hard, but if someone applies pressure behind the scenes it's different. For example, if Parliament passes a resolution requiring Black Wind Castle to solve the Magic Crystal Cannon's mobility issue quickly, it becomes our first card."

Kamu instantly understood, a hint of joy surfaced in his eyes.

"Adjusting production lines and improving equipment requires time!" he whispered, "If they can't complete the task, Parliament and Logistics Department have a reason to pressure the War Department, and the pressure will eventually transmit to Black Wind Castle. Then we can propose to Parliament to incorporate Black Wind Castle under Demon City direct control, or for Demon City to buy Black Wind Castle..."

"That's the second card."

Seeing his perceptive grandson, Zakro nodded slowly, showing a satisfied smile, continuing calmly.

"Once uprooting his foundations in Demon City, everything returns to last year, then we can steadily plan for the Demon King Territory in Thunder County... meanwhile, pressure from Parliament urges him to expand his achievements, waiting for him to make mistakes, while enticing his subordinates within his territory, and subvert at critical times."

This was not really any novel strategy, the key was taking the first step.

In face of Godhood's temptation, he decided to gamble for himself, and for the Dragon family's future!

And he sensed that Kamu was already tempted.

But mere temptation wasn't enough; he wanted Kamu fully resolved, to bet in the name of the Dragon family's Family Head.

Zakro stood up, walked slowly to Kamu's side, spoke in a tone with a hint of persuasion.

"If Luo Yan mastered the secret of Becoming a God, if he continues to grow, then all of us will be trampled beneath him."

"By that time, our family might be drowned in the long river of history, becoming forgotten failures... My child, I am already old, no longer with so much ambition, but you are still young, do you wish to be such a Family Head?"

Kamu's breathing hastened, his heart raced.

Of course, he didn't wish so!

He would never let the glory of the Dragon family die in his hands, nor allow an outsider without noble blood to trample over them!

And this meant—

He must do something!

Moments later, he exhaled slowly, his gaze gradually firmed.

"...I understand."

Kamu whispered, determination lacing his voice, "But I can't do this alone, I need your help."

Zakro smiled slightly, a hint of satisfaction in his eyes.

"I will fully support you."

"As long as you can prove to me you are a worthy Family Head, I might even... pass everything I possess to you."

"It's the power your father... my son never possessed."

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