The Bloodline System

Chapter 656: Difficult Decision

Bam!

He kicked forward and blasted through what was left of the door.

Walking through the room, he spotted Chief Brad Voltan still crossed-leg on the floor right in front in front of his bed.

Gustav had already caused a ruckus trying to get in, and the small room was already in disarray, but Chief Brad Voltan still remained seated on the floor with his eyes closed like nothing had happened.

Gustav walked forward and stood behind him with a slightly confused look as his arms went back to normal and the atomic blades disappeared.

This wasnʼt the reaction he was expecting. Chief Brad was still unbothered as he sat there like he couldnʼt sense the presence of the perpetrator in the room.

”Welcome,” After a brief moment of silence, he spoke while opening his eyes.

”Welcome? Iʼm here to kill you, and youʼre welcoming me?” Gustav voiced out with a low tone of confusion.

”Hmm, I know,” Chief Brad said while slowly turning around to face Gustav.

”If so, why the hospitality?” Gustav asked.

”Death comes to us all. Itʼs inescapable. Since itʼs my time, why not embrace it instead of running from it. It is, after all, sweet relief from the burdens of remaining alive,” A warm smile appeared on Chief Bradʼs face as he voiced out.

Gustav was stunned, speechless by these words, and kept staring at Chief Brad for a few moments trying to read him.

He couldnʼt sense any form of malice or hidden motive. It was quite easy for Gustav to tell when a person wasnʼt genuine if he came into contact with the person so he could tell that this man truly wasnʼt scared of death.

”Burdens of remaining alive? What burdens could a person such as yourself possibly have? You have power and wealth,” Gustav questioned with a slightly doubtful gaze after reasoning the words Chief Brad has spoken.

”Oh, child, power and wealth doesnʼt exterminate every negative issue. You wonʼt understand, but one day you will,” Chief Brad responded with a profound tone.

”Why donʼt you have a seat? Iʼll let you take my life if it serves a purpose. A purposeless death wouldnʼt be fun,” Chief Brad proposed to Gustav with a slight chuckle after seeing his expression.

”Iʼm cool with standing,” Gustav regained his poker face and responded.

”Are you sure? I have tea brewing, do you want some? It soothes the nerves,” Chief Brad said while staring at the area that led to the kitchen.

”Iʼm here to kill you. Stop trying to serve me tea,” Gustav couldnʼt understand why but something about this whole situation annoyed him.

He had never been met with such a reaction when trying to kill someone before.

”Oh, okay, okay. But I do want to know why Iʼm dying today. Do you mind telling a doomed man the reason for his death?” Chief Brad asked.

”Itʼs confidential... I have no choice but to end your life here,” Gustav responded.

”Hmm, I see, so long as it serves a purpose, I donʼt really care anyway,” Chief Brad said while standing to his feet.

Scchiiiiisshhh~

Gustav conjured an Atomic Blade in his right hand as he and Chief Brad stared at each other for a few moments.

The old with a smile of acceptance and the young with a poker face and a slight look of confusion.

”Your eyes reflect pain. Did you go through a traumatic experience in the past?” Chief Brad inquired.

”Doesnʼt matter... Will you stop talking?” Gustav voiced out.

”Ah, I see you did. Sorry child, the world is not a fair place, and nothing anyone can say will change what happened,” Chief Brad stated.

”If you would let me... Donʼt let the hate consume you. I can tell you were once kind. Remember this, displaying kindness from time to time doesnʼt make you weak. Neither is it a sin or a stain on your personality. Still do what you wish to if you feel itʼs right,” Chief Brad voiced out lengthily.

His words were slowly getting through to Gustav, and he was slowly starting to rethink his decision on whether or not to kill Chief Brad.

”Oh no, donʼt hesitate to kill me. If you donʼt, Iʼll just get killed by someone else anyway,” Chief Brad noticed what was happening and voiced out.

”I already know whatʼs going on in the city. I heard from my sources about the death of the other two and the reduction in battles. The war is coming to an end. It should never have started in the first place, and I know my death would help in putting a stop to it, so do what you have to do,” Chief Brad smiled.

Gustavʼs eyes shone more unwillingness at this point. He didnʼt confirm nor dispute Chief Bradʼs assumptions which were clearly correct.

He slowly raised his hand with the Atomic Blade still in his grasp.

”Whatʼs going to happen to all the people here if I kill you?” Gustav asked while pointing the atomic blade at him.

”Oh, you donʼt have to worry about that. Iʼve poured in enough funds to last them for up to a hundred years. In my death, if they eventually run out of funds to keep this place running, Iʼm sure someone else will rise to take up the mantle. The world never runs out of good people,” Chief Brad stated with a tone of certainty.

”Hmm... Alright,” Gustav responded with an unwilling tone.

This was the first time he felt so compelled to keep someone that was supposed to be killed alive.

”Come on, thereʼs no more time to waste,” Chief Brad hurried him up.

Gustav raised his hand high up, with the blade in his grasp, and hacked down with force.

Shhhcchhiii~

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All five Squad members were already close to the Mug house at this point, but Fiona was still the first to arrive there even though her location was the farthest.

The sounds of flapping wings reverberated across the place as a purplish streak bolted across the sky and paused right about the ten-story structure.