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231. Impersonation? SEIZE THEM!
The crowd’s eyes were still locked in awe, as if their souls were chained to the rooftop.Maya clutched her mother’s arm, panic flooding her voice.“W-What’s going on, Mother? Isn’t that Franco? Isn’t he supposed to be useless? Why on earth are they calling him the Ruffian Lord? Is this a glitch or something?”“This can’t be a glitch!” Edgar snapped, his eyes narrowed in disbelief, glaring at Franco as he stood proudly waving at the masses. His voice cracked like thunder. “Lord Xoxo himself declared Franco as the Ruffian Lord. It’s not a trick. It’s not a glitch.”But Rita’s face tightened, her jaw trembling, refusing to accept what her eyes were seeing. Her nails dug into Maya’s skin as if squeezing the truth out of her daughter.“No,” she whispered, her voice hoarse with denial. “No… this is wrong. There is no way. No freaking way the Ruffian Lord can be Franco!”Her mind raced. Images flashed before her eyes—the nights she insulted him, the mornings she shoved food his way like he
230. The Truth Is Finally Out!
Granny smiled faintly as she listened to Lord Xoxo’s words.“The Ruffian Lord is just like every one of us here,” she whispered to those around her, “but the only difference… is the anointing.”Rita pinched Elena’s arm sharply. “Get prepared!” she hissed.Lord Xoxo’s voice thundered again, carrying across the rooftop and into the hearts of millions watching across the world.“I have trained the Ruffian Lord myself! I have given him tasks—dangerous, impossible tasks—and he fulfilled them with faithfulness and dedication. For five long years he has served you in shadows, unseen yet watching, guiding! But now…” His words cut off deliberately.A heavy silence dropped. Every heartbeat in Otlanto seemed to freeze. The pause stretched, a suffocating tension choking the air.Granny took the chance to nudge Muna with her elbow. “I think the Ruffian Lord is about to be called,” she whispered eagerly. “Quickly, make yourself more beautiful for the luckiest, most gracious man on earth to see you!
229. The Rise Of The Ruffian Moon
The entire city was already alive, trembling with excitement. From states to countries, from nations to continents, the world itself seemed to pause. Everyone was waiting—waiting for the rise of the Ruffian Moon… and the revelation of the Ruffian Lord.Above the towering heights, the grand rooftop lay open, the sacred Ruffian Throne gleaming under the silver sky. It still sat empty, an empty seat that carried the weight of destiny.Cameras hovered in the air. The media was everywhere, recording, broadcasting, magnifying the moment to billions of eyes. And yet, the world waited in silence, hearts pounding, breaths stolen.Every gaze lifted upward to the stars.Some whispered silent prayers.Some counted down with trembling lips.Some made desperate wishes, hoping the Moon’s blessing would fall on them tonight.The heavens parted. The dark sky split open as light spilled forth, and then—PUUUUUUUUUUUUUURRRRRRRRRRR!!!A sound thundered across the city.The Moon had risen.Gasps filled th
228. Where Is Franco?
“Announcement everyone! Our attention has been drawn to the rising of the Ruffian Moon! Everyone is advised to step outside to witness its rise… and to celebrate the feast!”The banquet hall trembled with the host’s booming voice. Chairs scraped back, silk dresses swished, and whispers flew like sparks across the room.Rita’s eyes lit up with excitement as she quickly nudged her daughters.“You girls better be ready! Get yourselves dressed up, because you’re about to witness the Ruffian Lord himself!” Her voice quivered with ambition as she clasped their arms tightly. “Fix yourselves. Knit up! Who knows? The Ruffian Lord might find you interesting!”Maya’s lips curved into a smile as she adjusted her gown backward, twirling with girlish vanity.“Oh yes, Mother! I must look my absolute best. Who knows—if the Lord chooses me as his Lady tonight, I’ll become famous across Otlanto!”Elena froze. Her jaw clenched before she shot her sister a disgusted glare. Without a word, she turned on h
227. Bead?
As Franco and Muna disappeared into the banquet hall, Eddie’s chest tightened with a sharp, burning ache. His heart twisted with pain every time he saw them together. Watching Franco’s hand wrapped around Muna, watching her smile for him, laugh with him—it made him sick. Disgust churned inside him, rising like bile.He wished he could tear them apart right there in front of everyone. Rip Franco away from her arms and drag Muna back to where she belonged—with him. But how? Muna had already made her choice, and no matter how much he tried, she refused to understand him. She refused to see the depth of his love.The memories clawed at him like fresh wounds.He had joined the challenge Granny set, only to force Franco into retreat. Yet Franco triumphed.He had sent Regha to kill Franco, but Regha failed.And just yesterday, he risked everything to save Aria—but that plan exploded in his face, leaving him humiliated.If there was a word stronger than “tired,” Eddie would have claimed it as
226. Just Watch And See
The cameras remained steady on their tracks, lenses locked and ready. The reporters, hungry vultures in their sharp suits, waited with eager breaths for the big thing to explode—something worthy of exclusive headlines. Yet, the scene stood frozen, tension stretched so thin it could tear at any moment.The guards arrived, not just any guards, but Ruffian Guards—the high-ranked ones whose presence alone made the air heavier. Their boots thundered against the floor as they formed a tight line before Franco. Then, in perfect unison, they bowed.“We apologize for the humiliation, My Lord,” they chorused, voices echoing through the hall. “We await your command on what should be done with this woman.”Rita squinted, her face twisting with disdain before she scoffed loudly. “Are you all mad? What nonsense is this? And why in this world are you calling this useless man your lord, huh?”Her voice cut through the silence like broken glass, but the guards remained silent, eyes only on Franco. The
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