Chapter 200 No Kneeling Allowed
The members of the Bloom family were always fence–sitters.
When Leones was in a position of power, they could abandon their old family head and side with Leones without hesitation.
But now that Leones had become the weaker side, they were quick to switch sides and support the Kingsley family.
Even though the Kingsley family would have to deal with their own kin, the Bloom family chose comfort and self–preservation.
After all, they were ancient families!
A small family like theirs couldn’t afford to offend them.
So, distancing themselves from Leones was the only way to ensure their safety.
“Your Excellency, both of you have seen and heard,” Benjamin seized the opportunity to speak again, “This young man has nothing to do with the Bloom family.”
“If I had the power that you both possess, I would have expelled him long ago. How could he continue to cause trouble everywhere?” he continued.
The other Bloom family members chimed in, “That’s right! Five years ago, he ran someone over with his car. Now, he’s out of prison and still causing trouble, even offending the esteemed ancient. warriors. He really has no sense of self–preservation!”
“We, the Bloom family, have no association with such a person!”
At this moment, Leones found himself once again on the receiving end of criticism.
The surrounding guests couldn’t help but sigh at the situation.
But there was nothing they could do. After all, the visitors were ancient warriors, and no one dared to stand by Leones. It would be suicide.
Even the members of the Five Major Families, who had always supported Leones, couldn’t help but feel fear. They didn’t know what to do.
If it weren’t for the curses that Leones had placed on them, most of them would have defected immediately.
Seeing this, Vincent nodded in satisfaction.
He had effortlessly gained control of the situation simply by announcing his family.
Leones, who had been the center of attention just moments ago, now found himself isolated. “Leones, do you see this?”
Vincent gloated.
“In the end, it’s all about who has the stronger fist in this world!
“And without a doubt, our ancient families are something you can never provoke!”
How could an ordinary family be compared to ancient families?
Could they even be considered equals?
“As for the Pope family, no matter how trashy they are, they are under the protection of the Kingsley family,” Vincent continued.
“Now, you killed someone from the Pope family, and it’s an insult to the Kingsley family!
“Now, I’ll give you two options.”
Vincent raised two fingers.
“First, like the Pope family, become servants of the Kingsley family and serve us loyally.
“Second, today I will wipe out your entire Bloom family, and the world will be rid of the Bloom family forever!”
What?!
When this statement was made, the members of the Bloom family were shocked and fearful. When they heard the first option, they thought it was a great opportunity.
To serve the Kingsley family, just like the Pope family, was a dream come true!
But after hearing the second option, they were terrified.
They were afraid that Leones might lose his mind and make the wrong choice. “Well… it seems the Kingsley family is showing mercy.”
The surrounding guests sighed with relief.
In their eyes, the Kingsley family had given Leones a way out.
As long as they pledged allegiance to the Kingsley family, they would be spared from extermination.
Although there were two options, in reality, there was only one.
The other option was a dead end.
“Leones, what are you waiting for? Declare your allegiance to the Kingsley family!” Benjamin urged Leones.
Without waiting for Leones to respond, Benjamin himself was the first to kneel.
“Our Bloom family will now be the Kingsley family’s loyal slave!”
With that, a majority of the Bloom family members knelt, submitting to their new masters. Vincent saw this and laughed in satisfaction. “That’s right, you all have some self–awareness!” “To serve the Kingsley family,” it sounded honorable. But in reality, they would be nothing more than the Kingsley family’s slaves, just like the Pope family.
Whatever unreasonable demands the Kingsley family made, the Pope family would have to comply. Either money or people, the Pope family had to offer anything they wanted.
And now, the fact that the Bloom family had this realization was the best outcome.
This satisfied Vincent.
“Being slaves?”
However, Benjamin’s words offended some younger members of the Bloom family, who found it somewhat hard to accept.
They could accept not getting involved in Leones’s feud with the Kingsley family or caring about who would lead the Bloom family.
But they couldn’t accept becoming vassals to any power.
The mention of being servants was particularly humiliating to them, not to mention Benjamin’s blunt words about being slaves for the Kingsley family.
As young and ambitious individuals, they couldn’t tolerate such a drastic difference in status. So, an unusual scene unfolded at the scene.
Most of the Bloom family, including Benjamin, knelt before the Kingsley family.
But there was a group of young and proud individuals who remained standing, refusing to kneel.
Leones was impressed by these people.
They represented the future of the Bloom family, unlike the older generation who had already bent their backs.
“Hmm?” At this moment, Vincent noticed the young people who hadn’t knelt yet and voiced his dissatisfaction, “Are those also members of your Bloom family? Why aren’t they kneeling?”
Benjamin turned to look and was taken aback.
Indeed, they were!
So, Benjamin immediately scolded, “What are you waiting for? Kneel down!”
Faced with the chief’s reprimand and the pressure from the Kingsley family, the young people began to waver.
At this point, a young man in his twenties stepped forward and boldly said, “Chief, I think your choice is inappropriate!
“We, the Bloom family, can maintain a cooperative relationship with the Kingsley family, with mutual respect and benefit.
“But having our entire family serve the Kingsley family as servants for no reason is hard for us to accept. Being called ‘slaves‘ is even more insulting!”
Upon hearing this, Benjamin was once again taken aback and scolded, “What nonsense are you talking about?
“How many people want to serve but can’t?
“You, a junior branch member, dare to question the family’s major policy and make suggestions? You’ve
gone too far!
“I’ll give you three seconds to kneel down and apologize to the Kingsley family. Otherwise, I’ll immediately exile all members of your branch!”
Faced with such a naked threat, even the young man began to falter.
He had the courage to question.
But when he saw his parents, relatives, and friends in the crowd looking at him with pleading, confusion, anger, and other expressions, he began to doubt himself.
With a swish, most of the young people knelt down with only one knee.
That was their last bit of stubbornness.
Finally, the young man who had led the resistance sighed and was about to kneel down in –submission.
“Don’t kneel!”
A voice suddenly came from the side.
It was as loud as thunder and made everyone’s hearts pound.
“Stand up, all of you!”
Chapter 200 No Kneeling Allowed
“In the Bloom family, there are only men who die standing, not cowards who kneel to live!”
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