Ranking System - Chapter 276: Nobles (part V)

[Third-Person POV]

“Did you hear? The new city lord will execute a member of the Cross family!” Someone spoke excitedly about the news he had heard.

“Isn’t that just a rumor?” One of them was skeptical but had some anticipation of this happening.

In Chrome City, it was restless due to the spread of news. Today was a day when anyone would see the execution of a noble.

Worshipping the goddess of blood, those with high faith were looking forward to an event like this.

“I heard the second son had offended the new city lord. There are rumors that the head of the Cross family has abandoned him completely without resisting at all. The new city lord sure is fearsome.”

“I also heard that the city lord is a young, handsome man. Do you think he would take me in as his mistress?”

“Pftt… Have you seen yourself? You look like an ape.”

“Then let this ape show you what pain is like!” n–)-(/-(-)/(1-(n

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“Gramps, what should we do? Our spy has probably leaked our information, and the city lord could have our necks every minute.” Hearing about today’s execution, the person who spoke sounded very scared.

“I’m getting too old for this. After the execution, we have to prepare for the worst. Get everything we can get, and let’s apologize to the city lord. The city lord already has the second son of the Cross family as a demonstration. He got what he wanted.” The old noble sounded confident that their lives would be spared.

“But gramps, I don’t see why the city lord could use more. You have seen what he did to the spy’s body, right? My body shivered looking at his disfigured body.” The person didn’t sound convinced by what the old noble had said.

And hearing the other person’s doubt, the old man also couldn’t be sure. All they could do was sigh and hope for the best.

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[Charles’ POV]

I woke up in a great mood and did a few stretches before I started my day. Today is the big day when I make my announcement as the city lord to my people.

Before any of my servants woke me up, I left my room and walked around the castle. Having been here for three days, I haven’t explored everywhere.

“City Lord? I didn’t expect you to wake up early. Shall I call for the chef to make your meal now?” Surprised to see me awake, he asked if I wanted something to eat.

“Please ask the chef to make something light.”

“I will be on my way.” The head butler left for the chef’s room.

While waiting for my food, I went to the dungeon and checked for the prisoner I had locked up. From the looks of it, he was awake with his eyes red.

“Did you have a nice sleep?” I said, knowing how well he slept.

Upon hearing my voice, he glared at me with absolute hatred. The head butler did a great job of dressing him up.

He looked like a prisoner who had been locked up for years. With his brown, ragged clothing and messy hair, it’s a shame he didn’t have a facial. That would make it more convincing.

“Not talking? I thought you would have more fighting in you. I guess that’s what a loser is.” I taunted him, trying to get a response out of him.

“YOU!!!” It looks like my words got to him. He said one word and hissed at me.

“Isn’t this situation funny?” I said it in amusement.

“You wanted to show me who’s boss, and now look where we are now.” I stared down at him, ultimately looking down on him. His hatred spiked even further with each humiliation he suffered.

“Anyways, your execution is just around the corner. I’m bored right now; you’re just a toy being used as an amusement.”

“Not only will you relieve my boredom, but your execution will also relieve the boredom of all the people in my city. You’re useful for something, after all.”

“Will you just shut up!!?” I thought he would be silent forever, but I have angered him more than enough.

“No.” I casually rejected his opinion.

Long before I pissed off Sheldon again, I sensed a presence coming down to this cell. The head butler came in and checked on our prisoner.

“City lord. Your food is ready.” I was getting more excited about the exciting part, but it seemed I could wait.

“That’s a shame. I was enjoying my time with this prisoner. The next time we meet, your head will be on the podium of an execution stand. Have a good remaining time of your life.” I sarcastically said after I left.

Leaving the dungeon, I went to the dining room. On a large table, there was food everywhere. I only asked for a light meal, but it seemed excessive.

While I was eating, I realized how lonely I was. Eating at this quiet and obsessively large table, I took a bite of everything and stopped.

Food wasn’t something I needed with how much energy I had. The same could be said for sleep. After eating this meal, I decided it would only spoil my attitude.

“Fuck…” I hate to admit it, but I was lonely.

The only way I could stop this feeling was to find something that would distract me. After this execution, I will start focusing on gaining power.

As complicated as this world is, power would solve most of my problems. I have been studying during my week in the Goddess’ Iris Castle.

Only one thing comes to mind: to become a god. Only by becoming a god would I be allowed to reunite with those I care about.

This execution will make my entrance. To become a god, I would need faithful followers. I may be making enemies with the goddess in the near future, but it was something I was willing to sacrifice.