Runemaster in the Last Days

"I know, Father." Stephen reassured his father.

He would definitely not follow the same path as his grandfather. Even though he knew that his grandfather was doing it for the sake of the Carson Family, he could not treat his family members like that.

His father and mother cared for him and taught him well. He also cared for his cute younger sister.

How could he possibly treat them like how he treat tools?

It was only his grandfather and those ruthless people who could do something like this.

After that, Stephen didn't check the situation much.

Until he heard that Samuel returned and killed the rebellions' people. The few people who lead the rebellions were all killed and those who still dared to make trouble were all kicked out of City A Base no matter who they were.

Among them, Stephen heard that Mr. Black was also killed.

'Deserved it… who told him to make trouble again and again?'

Stephen shook his head and felt that this Mr. Black only knew how to make trouble. He knew the inside story and felt that Samuel was already very patient to only kill Mr. Black at this moment.

"The Black Family is over. You lead some people to take over their properties," Old Master Carson suddenly gave order.

Even though the Black Family had suffered a lot of losses in the hands of Samuel because he could not control all of the resources he used to have. But this didn't mean that he was poor.

In fact, Mr. Black had already started to do some businesses in City A Bases and accumulated some wealth.

City A Base also allowed people to have private businesses.

They would not restrict these people's development as long as they abided by the base's rules. Besides, the main currency is still the contribution points and they were not afraid that these people would not pay taxes when operating businesses.

The strong military was not for nothing.

Seeing these strong military that was still expanding and recruiting people, the businessmen knew that they were no match for them. So they could only honestly pay taxes and so on.

Mr. Jones was naturally the happiest.

"Yes, Sir."

"Also…" Old Master Carson looked at one side. "Those who participated in the rebellions are all kicked out of the Carson Family."

This ruthless move didn't surprise any of the older generation.

But those of the younger generations were shocked.

Sophia, who was standing beside Stephen, even trembled in fear. "Brother…"

"Don't worry." Stephen patted Sophia's head and sighed deeply. He had heard from his father about his grandfather's ruthlessness, but this was the first time he saw it first hand. It seemed that Old Master Carson truly didn't treat them as people but as tools.

Sophia bite down her lips.

They turned to look at the side as their cousins screamed but then their cousin's own father kicked him down and ordered for the people to kick them out.

Whether they could still say in City A Base or not was another question.

It was terrifying.

"Will Grandpa do the same to us?" Sophia asked in a low voice.

"As long as we don't make irreparable mistake, he won't… but even if he did, I'll take care of you and protect you," Stephen promised seriously.

He also turned to look at his father and mother who were holding hands with each other. Even though his father's face looked calm, he could see that his mother was gripping his father's hand tightly.

It was clear that she was actually also afraid.

But no matter what, they could not refute Old Master Carson.

"How about if we get out of the Carson Family on our initiative?" Sophia asked in a low voice. At this moment, she just wanted to get out of the Carson Family and never stay in the same family as her ruthless grandfather anymore.

"It's not that simple." Stephen shook his head. He looked at his grandfather, who was still giving order to the uncles and aunts. "And he might not let you go if you dare to go against him."

Sophia pursed her lips and stopped saying such things.

She knew very well that since her brother said that, it meant that they truly couldn't possibly go against their grandfather.

It would be nothing more than a suicidal act.

The cleanup in the Carson Family was done swiftly and quickly. From the uncles and aunt's expression, they all understood that this should not be the first time.

This also made them understood that if they dared to make a mistake, they would be kicked out of the Carson Family.

But if they have merit when they were outside, they would be invited back to the Carson Family.

They would also obtain some compensation.

And whether they wanted it or not, Old Master Carson would make sure that he could get what he wanted.

It seemed that his order is absolute.

And it was also during this time that Stephen received a message from Samuel. "Grandpa, I and my sister have to go… there's an order from the military to let me help them clean up some magic beasts."

Old Master Carson looked at this grandson and Sophia.

Among the younger generation, the two people who have the fastest progress was naturally Stephen and Sophia.

Both of them had reached rank 3 and also had close relationship with the higher ups in City A Base.

Aside from them, there were some other people in the Carson Family who had reached rank 2, but they were still far away from these two.

It was also because of this that Stephen dared to speak when his grandfather was giving order.

"You go." Old Master Carson nodded.

He had to maintain the balance and Stephen and Sophia were a good choice to keep his relationship close with the higher ups in City A Base. Besides, having good relationship would only be good for him.

"Sophia stay behind for a while. I want to talk with her."