[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-system-build-my-own-territory":3,"chapter-system-build-my-own-territory-system-build-my-own-territory-chapter-529":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","System: Build My Own Territory",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},162338,317,"Chapter 529 - 214: You Know You’re Going to Die (10,000 Words) (Part 6)","system-build-my-own-territory-chapter-529",529,"\u003Cp>Jonas spoke to the four, \"Sit down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Krueger and the four bowed their heads slightly, then took their seats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their gazes fixed on Jonas, waiting for him to explain the purpose of gathering them for this internal meeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Krueger’s gaze shifted slightly, landing on Janet, who stood beside Jonas, her figure voluptuous and alluring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze was wanton and bold, with a faint smile of wild fantasies appearing at the corner of his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jonas glanced over them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was a bit hoarse as he said, \"Everyone is here, let’s begin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The main focus of this manor’s internal meeting is... Eduardo’s death!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eduardo went to Kakasong City to take over the leather shop, following my instruction.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Jonas’s tone gradually turned cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze also fell upon Krueger, who seemed careless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aside from those present, I assume no one else is aware of this matter?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the pressure from Jonas’s gaze, Krueger shifted his eyes imperceptibly back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Krueger coughed dryly twice, saying, \"Father sir, let me make it clear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This matter has nothing to do with me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even though Eduardo and I had some minor conflicts before he left the castle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But it was just a minor conflict.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only Jonas’s gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gazes of Joao Frank and the others fell on him as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jonas’s tone was calm, \"Let’s hear it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Krueger hesitated for a few seconds before speaking, \"Father sir.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eduardo spoke disrespectfully!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He shamelessly claimed that you, Father, were having an affair with our niece Janet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Jonas’s previously calm expression instantly turned wide-eyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His breathing became abruptly more rapid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Krueger continued as if oblivious, \"He even mentioned something like ’it’s a pity’!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As your offspring, Father, and as Janet’s uncle, how could I stand idle?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To protect Father’s honor and Janet’s innocence, I struck Eduardo severely...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Krueger shifted, \"But despite this, I never harbored thoughts of harming my brothers to gain the title of Manor Lord.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I, Krug Frank, would swear by my deceased mother!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Krueger’s words fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire conference room was once again enveloped in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regaining his breath slightly, Jonas gazed at the other offspring, asking, \"What about you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Joao Frank spoke, \"Father, I have already made my stance clear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am not interested in the position of Manor Lord.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I wanted it, I would seize it myself!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jonas acknowledged with a murmur, turning his gaze to Philis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Philis frowned slightly, speaking sincerely, \"Father sir, I am merely a farmer...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I spend every day thinking about how to cultivate the land better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jonas’s gaze shifted once more, landing on Simoni at the far end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simoni stared directly at Jonas, \"Jonas Manor Lord, I am now a monk of Kakasong City Church.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Jonas’s brows furrowed instantly. He retorted, \"According to your words, none of you are suspects.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could it be that I liaised with outsiders to murder Eduardo?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Krueger and the others fell into silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes scanned around, wondering what they were pondering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a short while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jonas looked at Joao, \"Strengthen the manor and territory’s guard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t want to hear anyone being assassinated again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Continue the investigation, even if the Iron Blood Brotherhood hides deeply, I want them unearthed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Joao promptly responded, \"Yes, father.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jonas slowly stood up, and Janet, who had been waiting by his side, quickly approached, reaching out to assist him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Janet’s support, Jonas’s voice echoed as they walked towards the outside of the conference room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone disperse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four in the conference room watched as Jonas exited, disappearing around the corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Krueger exhaled a hot breath, standing up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An eerie voice came from his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone’s a suspect, yet somehow nobody’s a suspect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s over, the Frank Clan is finished...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Krueger directly ignored the other three’s indifferent gazes and walked out of the conference room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the manor lord’s master bedroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On a spacious bed covered with a fine velvet quilt, Jonas lay against the headrest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze shifted towards Janet, sitting not far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jonas’s voice was full of apology, \"I’m sorry, Janet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Krueger has always been like this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right now, I can’t stop him from saying unpleasant words...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Janet turned to Jonas with a slight smile, \"Grandfather, I understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After all, it’s just idle talk, I don’t feel any embarrassment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Janet’s composed and smiling face, Jonas’s tone relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Janet, rest assured.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No matter who becomes the manor lord of the Frank Clan, I’ll instruct them not to trouble you in any way!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Janet gratefully replied, \"Thank you, grandfather.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s getting late, you should rest. The matters of the manor can be left to the uncles!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jonas nodded, and with Janet’s gentle support, he lay down on the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Covering him with the quilt and extinguishing the room’s main light, Janet finally exited the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The double doors were gently closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Allowing the two guards at the entrance to continue guarding the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Janet walked towards the dim corridor in the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the moment of turning around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Janet’s previously gentle and composed face suddenly turned cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The night had grown deep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Few maids and guards walked through the corridors of the castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning through the corridors one by one, Janet arrived at the castle’s second-floor courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A nearly two-meter tall, burly figure stood fixed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Letting the night wind blow his hair without any emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Janet strode forward, arriving beside the burly figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A smile reappeared on her face, \"Uncle Joao, it’s already so late, anything you need can wait until tomorrow?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staring into the darkness outside the castle, Joao Frank withdrew his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned, looking at Janet, only as high as his chest, a streak of white and a deep chasm infiltrated his sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Joao Frank ignored it, speaking with a deep tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your acting is impressive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",977,"2026-05-29T04:51:13.023Z","2026-06-01T04:29:11.989Z",1,"novelbin.me","db68f4ece79b35288721d93410ce81a2e9ef1706c65f9410f5b76aaacad49506","system-build-my-own-territory-chapter-530","system-build-my-own-territory-chapter-528",979,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsystem-build-my-own-territory-cover.jpg"]