Sigmund Wynter and several elders of the Wynter family, with faces full of grief and indignation, pleaded with the two ancestors to stand up for them!
However, they failed to notice the hint of apprehension deep in the eyes of the two ancestors!
To suppress Lachlan? To cripple Lachlan? They would need the ability to do so first!
If it were anyone else in the Wynter family, not to mention crippling or even injuring the family head, as long as the two ancestors were confident they could eliminate the opponent, they would have acted without hesitation.
In this world, ultimately, it’s not about reasoning. It’s about strength. Only with strength can one justify reason!
At this moment, Lachlan made the two ancestors feel uncertain, making them hesitant to act rashly.
Just then, Lachlan glanced indifferently at Ancestor Garraway and Ancestor Salazar, then cupped his hands and said firmly, “Two ancestors, you have said that if I, Lachlan, eliminate the misfortune of the Wills family and come out alive from the Lost Land, I would be the head of the Wynter family.
Sigmund Wynter, this old dog, cursed me, the new head, to die in the Lost Land. How venomous is his mind?
My Aunt Pandora argued reasonably, yet he wanted to harm her.
I ask you, shouldn’t I take action against him?
Two ancestors, please tell me… isn’t this… reasonable?”
As he finished speaking, Lachlan emphasized the word “reasonable” heavily.
A sharp glint flashed in his eyes.
If you are willing to be reasonable, then everything is fine! If not, and you side with Sigmund Wynter, then we will resolve this matter in an unreasonable way!
Before he could finish his sentence, Ancestor Salazar kicked out fiercely, striking Sigmund Wynter hard.
The recently crippled head of the Wynter family was sent flying.
After landing, he clutched his abdomen and spat out a mouthful of blood.
“An… ancestor! You…”
Sigmund Wynter looked at Ancestor Salazar in disbelief.
Everyone present, except for Lachlan, was stunned.
The elders of the Wynter family were dumbfounded!
Even Pandora Wynter and Jerome Wynter showed expressions of shock.
No one expected that Ancestor Salazar would kick Sigmund Wynter instead of attacking Lachlan!
“Ancestor Garraway and I did say that as long as Lachlan eliminates the source of misfortune for the Wynter family, he would be the new head.
So from now on, Sigmund Wynter is removed from his position as head!”
Ancestor Salazar said sternly.
Ancestor Garraway’s eyes flickered a few times before he glared at Sigmund Wynter and said through gritted teeth, “You scoundrel! You cursed Lachlan to stay in the Lost Land forever. Being crippled is your own fault!
Lachlan has done a great service by eliminating the source of misfortune for our Wynter family. Even if he hadn’t come out alive, as a member of the Wynter family, we should be grateful.
Yet here you are, spewing venomous words and curses. You are unfit to be the head of the Wynter family!”
The two ancestors of the Wynter family spoke righteously.
As their words fell, those who had been in disbelief now looked at the two ancestors with deep respect.
Even the elders who had initially sided with Sigmund Wynter were momentarily speechless.
They could only think: Who would have thought that the two ancestors were so impartial!
Indeed! When it comes to matters affecting the entire family’s fortune, Sigmund Wynter’s actions were truly reprehensible.
It could only be said that the two ancestors were… very reasonable.
“The two ancestors are wise!”
At this moment, Lachlan cupped his hands and bowed to Ancestor Garraway and Ancestor Salazar with a tone full of respect.
Hearing this, Ancestor Garraway and Ancestor Salazar secretly smiled bitterly.
Wise? If we had any confidence in killing you, do you think we would be so reasonable?
In the domain of the Ancient Wynter Family, deposing a family head would leave no room for reasoning if it were anyone else.
“The two ancestors are wise!”
“The ancestors are wise!”
The next second, Pandora Wynter and Jerome Wynter exchanged glances and shouted with excitement and joy.
“The ancestors are wise…”
The elders also sighed and echoed in agreement.
“Enough!”
Ancestor Garraway waved his hand and then looked at Lachlan with a stern expression. “Lachlan, we did say that if you eliminated the source of misfortune, you would become the new head.
However, you crippled the former head’s arm and must face some punishment. Therefore, your position as head is also revoked!
Moreover, you haven’t been in the Wynter family for long and are indeed not suitable to be the head directly.”
“Hmm?”
Hearing this, Lachlan’s face darkened immediately, his eyes narrowing slightly.
Heh…
Is this going back on your word?
“After careful consideration, Ancestor Salazar and I have decided to let your grandfather be the head. Do you have any objections?”
Ancestor Garraway’s tone shifted as he quickly asked.
As his words fell, Lachlan’s previously darkened face relaxed again.
“Fine! I will follow the ancestors’ arrangement. I have no objections!”
Jerome Wynter was stunned for a moment before his face lit up with joy. He quickly expressed his gratitude:
“Thank you for your trust, ancestors!”
Ancestor Garraway and Ancestor Salazar nodded slightly. On the surface, they remained calm, but inwardly they smiled bitterly and felt helpless.
They didn’t want to fall out with Lachlan!
But at the same time, they couldn’t completely disregard Sigmund Wynter’s faction.
So they had to compromise by revoking Lachlan’s position as head and letting Jerome Wynter take over.
This way, it was a way to appease both sides.
One had to admit that the two ancestors of the Wynter family were quite politically savvy…