Chapter 269: Chapter 269: This is a Path to Self-Destruction
"You believe that by finding Avalon, it is possible to gain recognition from the Ebony Sword, and perhaps... even obtain a power stronger than the Ebony Sword?"
Oaks understood Garrett's intention and couldn't help shaking his head:
"So, you targeted me?"
"Yes..."
Garrett had completely let go. At this point, with things as they were, he knew that this Druid who possessed incredible healing abilities had no intention of treating him.
He was on the verge of losing his life. He had awakened from his unrealistic dreams:
"I have devoted my entire life to collecting information about Avalon.
By chance, I obtained some inheritances that seemed to originate from there... but with my technology, I couldn't decipher their mysteries."
He reluctantly turned his head to look into the distance. Night had already fallen, and he couldn't even discern the direction he had come from:
"But when I learned that there was another 'Druid' who had already demonstrated magical abilities in this world, I regained my confidence!"
The regret on Garrett's face was clearly visible in the darkness, even to Oaks:
"So, I secretly contacted the elder of the New Druidism, whom I had met during my investigation of Avalon when I was young. I covertly arranged for those young people to seek you out at the Benevolence Society' gathering—
I knew... that my nephew and some of those young people had a connection, and Dane would definitely be interested in this!"
"So, you conveniently waited for the contact from the Benevolence Society—
And because Dane was willing to stay with the Benevolence Society, it was me personally who made the call, because you knew that your identity as a top geneticist would definitely catch my attention!"
Oaks snorted and finally understood the reason behind this peculiar situation:
"And then, you could naturally invite me for a meeting, despite our lack of acquaintance...
And after several exchanges, you used some solutions that you obtained by communicating with me that were completely different from the scientific perspective to unlock the secrets of Drust's magic and create those constructs!"
"Drust magic? What is that?"
Garrett confirmed Oaks's judgment, but a trace of confusion flashed in his eyes:
"What I found should be the fragments of the ancient Druid priesthood's legacy..."
"That is the corrupted path of the Druids, a blasphemous creation born from war."
Oaks glanced in the direction of the monastery and let out a disdainful snort:
"If it weren't for those corrupted Druid priests, Avalon would have maintained its original Druid legacy and perhaps Arthur could have truly survived."
"So, you have been to Avalon... cough, cough!"
Although his dreams had been shattered, Garrett couldn't help but become excited. He coughed violently a few times, struggling to suppress his laughter:
"So, the peculiar energy fluctuations at the monastery were indeed a sign of Avalon's entrance being opened!"
"You detected the opening of a spatial channel?"
Oaks was somewhat surprised:
"In other words, you are certain that the monastery is the entrance to Avalon, but you couldn't find the spatial channel?"
"That's right..."
Garrett no longer cared about how Oaks viewed him. As someone who had pursued this goal for half his life, even if he couldn't enter himself until death, having a definitive answer would be enough solace:
"Although people believe it to be just a legend, the results of my investigation indicate that it is the most likely location...
Moreover, the castle passed down by our ancestor, Sir Percy, is not far from there. I have always been monitoring the energy fluctuations near the monastery!"
"A few years ago, there was a faint fluctuation here that disappeared in an instant—
Soon after, you appeared on the battlefield in New York, demonstrating astonishing Druid magic...
So I was certain that you have a connection with Avalon!"
"A good deduction."
Oaks couldn't help but applaud. The first fluctuation was probably when Havel guided his soul to Stonehenge.
And just now, Garrett detected the second fluctuation and came with his latest research findings to ambush him!
"So, did you think that pile of patched-up monsters could defeat me and force me to reveal how to open Avalon's gate?"
Oaks looked at Garrett, whose body had stiffened again, and sneered:
"Well, you really underestimate me—the genuine Drust construct, I've killed countless of them!
And those death-driven things, once they spread, did you not consider the extent of the destruction they would cause?"
"When I truly discovered that those constructs were out of control, it was already too late..."
Garrett glanced at the still obedient Pegasus lying on the ground and let out a deep sigh:
"It's a good thing you destroyed them... Dr. Oaks, I... I'm afraid I won't have a chance to atone."
His gaze turned somewhat empty as he looked up at the sky. Oaks originally intended to kill him off as soon as he dismounted his horse, to heal him just enough for him to speak his last words, and then let him die...
Whether it was betrayal, despicable ambush, or attempts to meddle with the inheritance...
Whichever way you looked at it, Oaks had every reason to make him disappear completely from the world!
But now, there was one more thing.
"So, are you going to die as the 'Black Knight' or as Dr. Nathan Garrett?"
Although Oaks admired his genetic expertise, he knew that someone like him was not suitable for joining his team.
"I..."
Garrett's eyes lit up again, but there was a strong sense of unwillingness within them.
"I have brought shame upon my family's great reputation... No, I must atone and restore the glory of my family!"
He struggled to look at Oaks, his dimming eyes were filled with pleading:
"Dane! Dr. Oaks, my nephew Dane, I want to pass on my knowledge and family heritage to him...
Perhaps he can inherit the Ebony Sword!
Please, give me a little more time. I... I can't let the family's legacy be lost, and I can't do nothing and meet our ancestors like this!"
"..."
Oaks fell silent for a moment then let out a long sigh and rubbed his fingers together. A green light infused into Garrett and slightly revitalized his spirit.
"Thank you..."
Garrett trembled as he reluctantly sat up and patted the Pegasus's body:
"Aragon, carry me on my final journey... back to the castle. You belong to Dane now!"
The Pegasus neighed, allowing Garrett to struggle and climb onto its back. Only then did he stand up and bow his head to Oaks.
"Go."
Oaks had no reason to trouble a loyal steed. He took out his phone and called Dane:
"Dane? Come to your uncle's castle now... Yes, things inside are complicated, and he needs to explain things to you."
"What?!"
Dane, who was eating takeout at the European branch of the Benevolence Society, widened his eyes and stood up abruptly:
"Something happened to my uncle?! But, Chairman, you..."
"I won't save him."
It was the first time Dane heard Oaks's voice so cold:
"Because he attempted to attack me and coveted my abilities."
"..."
Dane's legs gave way, and he sat back down on the chair.
After a long time, he suddenly woke up:
"Yes, Chairman... I... I'll come right away!"
After hanging up the phone, Dane fiercely grabbed his hair and weakly swung his fist.
Although his relationship with his uncle wasn't good, he was still his only relative.
And the Chairman had undoubtedly treated him with utmost kindness, even arranging for him to oversee the entire European branch!
Uncle saw the Chairman's abilities and attempted to seize them?!
Why did such an absurd thing happen!
He didn't doubt that the Chairman would deceive him.
Because his uncle wanted to explain his last wishes, which meant that the Chairman was sustaining his life!
If the Chairman wanted to lie, he wouldn't have killed his uncle at this moment and then called him!
Colleagues from the Benevolence Society would arrive tomorrow morning. Dane locked the door, got into a car, and headed straight for his uncle's Castle.
He understood that Oaks and his uncle Garrett had a good relationship before. His uncle even invited him to visit the castle tomorrow morning...
In other words, whatever the Chairman had done tonight had caught his uncle's attention and made him decide to act early?
"Ah..."
Dane let out a bitter sigh.
The only person who could possibly save his uncle was Chairman Oaks, but now...
"Latest report: Horrific attack at Glastonbury Abbey. Fortunately, the Avenger Druid, who was just honored by the Queen today, appeared in time and defeated the terrifying monsters.
Here is the detailed report..."
The news on the car radio startled both the driver and Dane.
The driver marveled at Oaks's strength and cursed the mastermind behind it, while Dane...
"My uncle is seeking his own death..."
A jumble of thoughts filled Dane's mind when he stood in front of Garrett Castle, nearly three hours later.
He hesitated for a moment, then opened the door and walked in.
He had lived here as a child, so it was not unfamiliar, but it had been over a decade since he last came and saw his uncle Garrett face to face.
Moreover...
"Damn it!"
He fiercely clenched his fist.
As someone filled with righteousness, he certainly understood that his uncle had brought this upon himself.
But Oaks could save him with just a move!
"Come in."
Oaks appeared at the railing on the second floor of the castle. He looked at Dane with complex expression, and shook his head slightly:
"I'm sorry, Dane. He has crossed my bottom line."
"Yes... I understand, Chairman..."
Dane shook his head bitterly and quickly walked up to the second floor.
When he entered the room, the first thing he saw was his uncle lying in a chair wearing full-body armor!
Although it had been over a decade, he could still recognize him.
"Uncle! What happened to you..."
Dane, who had been bothered by the news, was astonished as he looked at his uncle in such a state—barely clinging to life. He hadn't heard about this in the news!
"Dane, my nephew..."
Garrett weakly opened his eyes and saw the astonished Dane. Finally, a hint of joy appeared on his face:
"You've finally come to see me... I'm sorry, but don't hold any grudges against Dr. Oaks. It's all my fault...
And next... I need you to... help me atone..."
"Go."
Oaks patted Dane's shoulder, turned around, walked out of the room, and closed the door.
His mood was also somewhat complex.
He hadn't expected that this young man he planned to promote had such a remarkable family background.
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