Chapter 1402


    Chapter 1402


    Early the next day, news of theplete withdrawal of the Cox family from District Fourteen spread like


    wildfire, sparking a flurry of discussions.


    “So, the Cox family really left, huh? My goodness, such a massive family, announcing their departure


    from Bartitsu Guild, it’s quite remarkable.”


    “What departure? This is clearly Bartitsu Guild forcing others out. If it weren’t for the guild being unfair


    and creating this kind of atmosphere, I don’t think the Cox family would have left. They were doing fine


    in Bartitsu Guild. Why go to an unfamiliar ce and trouble themselves?”


    “What about the armory? Is it a real thing? Has the Cox family already emptied it? In that case, Bartitsu


    Guild is left with nothing. Can’t understand what Bartitsu Guild is trying to achieve. The Cox family has


    always respected Bartitsu Guild, never causing any trouble, and now they’re being pushed away.


    What’s the point?”


    “Oh, that’s simple. What else can they be thinking? They want the things in the Cox family’s armory.


    Greed knows no bounds, right…”


    There were onlookers, sympathizers for the Cox family, and those condemning them.


    “The Cox family are traitors! Avery is a traitor! Building a secret armory, storing illegal weapons,


    engaging in prohibited smuggling. Now that the truth is out, they betray the guild and defect to another.


    No dignity left!”


    and


    “Bartitsu Guild has been good to the Cox family. Now, they’ve betrayed the guild. They have no


    conscience. Disgusting!”


    Meanwhile, Bartitsu Guild also issued thetest statement, iming that even though the Cox family


    has left the guild, they will still punish the Cox family for their alleged crimes.


    Of course, these words were just for show, to save their dignity.


    After all, with the Cox family no longer within the jurisdiction of Bartitsu Guild, they have no authority to


    administer any punishment.


    However, these statements were not just empty talk; they were aimed at reinforcing the impression that


    the Cox family were traitors.


    But within half an hour, a statement released by Lordsworth Estate stirred up a storm across the entire


    Phison.


    Lordsworth Estate: Firstly, we are honored to wee the Cox family into our extended family,


    bing a valuable ally under our banner. In the future, the glory and disgrace of Lordsworth Estate


    are intertwined with that of the Cox family. We hope to develop and prosper together. Secondly,


    Lordsworth Estate would like to rify that the Cox family did not secretly build an armory, nor have


    they engaged in any illicit private transactions. These are baseless usations that hold no ground in


    Lordsworth Estate or the entire Free Realm. The Cox family is innocent, both during their time in


    Bartitsu Guild and afterward in Lordsworth Estate. Regarding the armory issue, Lordsworth Estate has


    verified that it was not privately constructed by the Cox family. It was discovered by the Cox family’s


    previous patriarch and has been guarded by them since then. The armory has not been essed, and


    Bartitsu Guild was well aware of this arrangement. The decision for the Cox family to guard it was


    made with the approval of Bartitsu Guild. As for why Bartitsu Guild is now making counter- usations,


    we do not have that information.


    As soon as this statement was released, an uproar exploded on the inte.


    h my, Lordsworth Estate issuing a statement; that’s a rare sight! When was thest time this appened?


    The Cox family really knows how to make a statement! After the Gordon family, they’re the econd


    family tomand such respect from Lordsworth Estate, right?


    This is absurd. So, the armory existed long before, and Bartitsu Guild, acting like it’s something new,


    ccuses the Cox family of building it. What’s the deal with that? And using the Cox family of uilding it


    privately? Tsk, tsk. We need to examine this closely.


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    It appears that the Bartitsu Guild has no shame. The Cox family was rightfully safeguarding it, and yet


    they want to tarnish their name by using them of illegal weapons smuggling. I’m sure it’s a


    Fabrication, an attempt to besmirch their reputation. It’s truly unsightly.


    If that’s the case, who would want to align with such a power? Any family could be the next target.


    Aligning with this kind of force might leave you bone dry one day. Be cautious, run away quickly!


    My assessment is that Bartitsu Guild is truly deceitful. This isn’t the first or second time. Who would


    want to associate with them? Talking about betrayal, if the Cox family didn’t leave, that would be the


    real surprise. I’m siding with the Cox family.


    I’m with the Cox family too! I used to think theycked conscience, but now, thinking about it… Hah.


    Looking back, sending the Cox family to reim Adieu Ind from the Jagger family was probably


    intentional from Bartitsu Guild. Clearly, they had sent their own people to reim it several times


    without sess, yet suddenly they feared the Cox family. It’s like they willingly let the Cox family be the


    sacrificialmb. Bartitsu Guild probably didn’t expect the Cox family toe back intact and


    sessfully reim Adieu Ind. Haha, that’s quite unexpected.


    Be bolder and don’t say it’s a guess; it’s definitely a deliberate action from Bartitsu Guild.