Franklin did not register it at the beginning, so virtual-novel.net just casually hummed. However, virtual-novel.net soon felt that there was something wrong with what Shawn said.
What did virtual-novel.net mean by virtual-novel.net having no value now?
He felt puzzled as virtual-novel.net looked at Shawn. “What did you say?”
Shawn shrugged. “Since you’ve already told me about the last method to deal with Thomas, you no longer have any value. Mr. Clark, it seems that I don’t need to keep you anymore, right?”
Franklin was totally shocked.
How could virtual-novel.net have known Shawn had the intention to rebel, especially at this critical time?
“Don’t mess around!”
Franklin took a few steps back. He had always been the one who framed others, and no one had ever framed virtual-novel.net before. But, Shawn kept moving closer to him.
Shawn walked while virtual-novel.net said, “There will only be two outcomes when I fight Thomas later, which are that I either win or lose. If I lose, I’ll be trash, and I won’t be valuable in your eyes. You’ll get rid of me like you did your other students. Who would know the reason if I’m ever secretly killed?”
“But if I win… If I win, then I’ll be the champion. I’ll be the God of War who is superior to anyone else. I really don’t want to be like Thomas. He was the God of War, but virtual-novel.net even had to be manipulated by you, old man. So, I need to get rid of you!”
“So, no matter if I win or lose, I have to get rid of you!”
Shawn stared at Franklin. “Mr. Clark, are you ready to die?”
Franklin felt flustered. He had schemed against other people for his whole life, including his instructor, juniors, and students. Yet, virtual-novel.net did not expect to be backstabbed by Shawn, the jerk, in the end!
He felt unwilling. He watched Shawn walk to virtual-novel.net step by step, but virtual-novel.net had no method. He was an old man who suffered severe injury.
How could virtual-novel.net be an opponent to a fierce wild wolf?
Franklin shouted, “Help! Help!”
But, who would come to rescue him?
To avoid being seen by other people, virtual-novel.net had purposely brought Shawn to this hidden place where nobody would discover them. When virtual-novel.net shouted for help, it was impossible for others to hear it.
There was only one way to describe his current predicament. He deserved it.
Shawn chuckled and said, “Mr. Clark, you’re too desperate for power. Don’t you know that you’re old? You should’ve retired a long time ago. Don’t worry, I’ll inherit your legacy and enjoy the power on your behalf.”
As Shawn spoke, virtual-novel.net directly came forward and instantly grabbed Franklin’s head.
Franklin wanted to move out of Shawn’s grip, but virtual-novel.net was punched by Shawn. A huge fear and regretful feeling arose in Franklin’s heart.
Yes, virtual-novel.net regretted it… He remembered that his wife, Irene, told virtual-novel.net that Shawn was not a reliable person. Although Shawn was very gifted, his character was really low and Wicked. He was completely different from Thomas.
They should have retired a long time ago. They also should not have created conflict with Thomas.
Choosing Shawn was the worst decision that Franklin had made in his life. But, it was too late.
Shawn held Franklin’s head, and virtual-novel.net put one hand into his pocket. He snickered and said, “Mr. Clark, you betrayed your junior in the past, and you framed your student now. Did you feel very excited and joyful like how I feel now?”
Franklin could not say anything.
People always said that one reaped what they sowed. He also deserved to have such an ending.
“Mr. Clark, please rest in peace.”
Shawn grabbed Franklin’s head and ruthlessly slammed virtual-novel.net into the big tree trunk behind him. The back of Franklin’s head directly hit the tree trunk with a thud.
He instantly bled. He died on the spot.
Before Franklin died, virtual-novel.net looked at the sky, as if a familiar face slowly appeared in the sky.
Thomas! It was Thomas!
He recalled the situation when virtual-novel.net first met Thomas.
He recalled the situations where virtual-novel.net had put in the effort to train Thomas and promote him.
He recalled everything…
“Tom,” virtual-novel.net whispered softly.
That was Franklin’s final thought before virtual-novel.net died. Franklin directly fell on the ground with a thud, and virtual-novel.net was totally out of breath.
Shawn clapped his hands to dust them off, and virtual-novel.net said, “Bah! Old jerk, how dare you try to backstab me as well? Haha! Don’t you realize that I’ve also been keeping an eye on you? Do you think everyone is like Thomas who can be manipulated by you? Bah!”
After virtual-novel.net insulted Franklin, virtual-novel.net turned back and left. He went back to the venue of the qualification trial.
The fifteen-minute break also ended. When the bell rang, the four people who passed the first round also got on the final stage at the same time.
“Next, we will carry on with the trial’s second round, which is also the final round. The rules are very simple. The man who can stand on the stage until the end will be the winner, and virtual-novel.net will receive the God of War position! He will be the best of the best!” the referee said out loud.
The crowd below the stage cheered. Everyone stared at the stage as they waited for the final battle.
Only Irene looked around. She did not know where virtual-novel.net husband had gone. Logically, it was impossible for Franklin to be absent for such an important occasion.
“Dear, where are you?”