When the Oliver sensed mysterious man's the strong black aura and starting to introduce himself in a nervous voice,
"My name is OLIVER GRAYSON, and I am from [VALESTRA KINGDOM]. You can't kill me because if you do, my family won't leave you alone." Then he remembered his family was gone, and he added,
"Sorry, I don't have a family. If you kill me, you won't gain anything, but if you don't, I promise I'll be your lifelong servant."
Thinking this, he realized, "If I want revenge, I must stay with this man, even if it means being a lifelong servant. I won't rest until my enemies are dead."
He waited for the mysterious man's response.
When James heard "Grayson," he thought, "Hmm... the Grayson Family, a major pillar of [VALESTRA KINGDOM], possesses state-level power. Someone significant must be behind their downfall."
"It's good that UNI explained the Unknown [UNION TABLE] to me before. I should stay away from unnecessary attention."
While considering all this, he looked at Oliver and said,
"I don't want your servitude. You fainted from a simple attack and bowed before your enemy, not even knowing how to defend your honor."
"I hate such people who rank first on my list of disliked people, and you are one of them. You're of no use to me."
Saying this, he tried to discourage Oliver from asking again to become his servant.
But Oliver had something else in mind. As soon as the mysterious man refused him, he asked again,
"Please, give me a chance. I need to become strong and fulfill my revenge, and I believe I can fulfill my promise by staying with you.
"I'm very helpless right now; I need to become strong, or else,"
"As soon as I go out, I'll be killed."
"Because the order of [ROYAL SLAUGHTER] was given against our family by [UNION TABLE], and my entire family was killed."
Listening to Oliver's words, it seemed like James's words had no effect on him. Oliver was fully determined to be by James's side, but James started calculating again in his mind and asked UNI:
"UNI, if I make this boy from the Grayson family my servant, will it benefit me?"
UNI replied:
"It will be beneficial, Host. It will greatly help you in your journey as a [RULER]. But eventually, the Grayson family must be eliminated."
James, confused, asked:
"The Grayson family is already destroyed, so how can I eliminate them?"
UNI explained, "Host, you misunderstood. What I meant is that if you want to make OLIVER your servant, you must first remove the Grayson tag and associate him with the [CATTSON] family."
When UNI mentioned the [CATTSON] family, emotions briefly flashed across James's face before he quickly returned to his emotionless expression. He thought:
"Hmm, the CATTSON family, which in my world was my family's last member, and with me, this CATTSON family name would have ended."
"In that world, they were my family, and JESSICA, my love, who is no longer in the world."
"I swore that in my life, no one else would come, and I, James Cattson, would die alone until the end."
His past made James a little emotional. Remembering Jessica, he calmed down after a while:
"Now, I have died in that world and been reborn in this one. It's best to leave the past behind. I am sorry, Jessica, that I couldn't save you."
"And in this world, I am about to start a new life, a journey where you are not with me...
"And I hope you also find another life where you are happy. That is my only wish. I love you, Jessica." With that,
he asked for forgiveness one last time for forgetting his love and began to start a new life.
After a while, he looked at Oliver, who was kneeling in the position of a knight honoring his king, waiting for James's reply.
James listened to Oliver's pleas with an inscrutable expression. His eyes betrayed no emotion as Oliver spoke of his family's downfall and his desperate desire for strength and vengeance.
"You're willing to do anything to get stronger?" James finally asked, his tone sharp and probing.
Oliver nodded earnestly, feeling the weight of his desperation. "Yes, anything. I can't let those who destroyed my family get away with it."
James considered Oliver's words carefully. He had seen many driven by vengeance before, but something about Oliver's determination struck a chord within him. Perhaps it was the raw honesty in his voice or the flicker of resolve in his eyes.
"I will help you take your revenge when the time comes, but I have one condition you must agree to, no matter what."
"If you don't agree to the condition, then this offer of servitude is pointless," James said, calmly waiting for Oliver's response.
Oliver thought for a moment and then asked, "May I ask what the condition is, sir?"
James replied, "You must renounce your family name and take on the name of the [CATTSON] family."
Hearing this, Oliver felt as if he had been hit with a 1000-volt shock, staring wide-eyed at James, who remained unfazed. Oliver's mood was visibly different, as his very identity was tied to his family name, and now James was asking him to give it up.
Oliver was angry with himself for being so powerless, feeling like a mouse confronting a lion. Despite his frustration,
he mustered the courage to ask,
"If I renounce my family name, their existence will be erased, and I won't be able to clear the stain on my family's name."
"This is the same thing the [UNION TABLE] is trying to do, and you're asking for the same condition."
"It's better if you kill me and my family disappears with me."
Tears welled up in his eyes, despite his efforts to maintain a strong image, but he couldn't hold them back.
Oliver felt utterly powerless, like a fly trying to survive under the foot of a dinosaur, unable to even dream of fighting back.
James spoke, "You've misunderstood my words. You just need to take the name of the [CATTSON FAMILY] for now. Later, when you get married, you can give your child the GRAYSON family name so that your family will continue, and you will take your revenge with me."
"That's the meaning of my condition, which allows you to take your revenge under the name of [CATTSON FAMILY]."
Having explained this, he fell silent.
When Oliver heard James's explanation, tears began to flow as he felt a flame of [ETERNAL HOPE] ignite in his heart, a flame that would never be extinguished.
After composing himself, he said,
"I, OLIVER GRAYSON, hereby renounce my family name and take the name of the [CATTSON FAMILY] from this moment on."
"From today, my name is [OLIVER CATTSON]."
He solemnly declared this oath and continued,
"From today, this OLIVER CATTSON is your [ETERNAL SLAVE], Master."
Bowing his head, he added,
"Please accept the greetings of your slave, Master."
"Very well," James said slowly.
"I will help you, but know this: the path you choose will not be easy. It will require more than just physical strength; it will demand unwavering willpower and sacrifice."
Oliver's heart raced with a mix of hope and fear. He knew he was stepping into an uncertain future, but it was a chance he had to take.
"I understand," he replied, his voice steady. "I am ready."
When James saw Oliver's strong will, he felt happy. James always favored people with such determination, and Oliver Cattson had shown it, making him feel proud.
Then Oliver asked respectfully,
"Master, I have some doubts. May I ask you?"
Without looking back, James continued walking forward and said,
"Ask what your doubt is."
"Um, Master, I don't know much about the [CATTSON FAMILY], and there is no mention of it in the UNION'S books either."
"Why hasn't the world heard of the [CATTSON FAMILY] yet?"
Hearing Oliver's question, James chuckled lightly and replied,
"Because this family was just born, and I am the master of the [CATTSON FAMILY], 'JAMES CATTSON,' and you, lastly, TYRUS, who is my slave Sanatorus."
After saying this, he fell silent.
Oliver was stunned by James's answer and thought to himself,
"Only three members, and the CATTSON FAMILY has just been born. If the master is so confident, then this 'CATTSON FAMILY' will become a great [EMPEROR FAMILY] in the future. This is a huge responsibility on me."
Thinking this, he looked at his master, who appeared as an [ETERNAL FIGURE] in his eyes.
The image of James's cruelty, as he had seen him kill the Sanatorus and compliment the dying enemy,
remained vivid in his mind. Oliver accepted his master's cruelty and, with pride, followed behind James.
As James and Oliver walked, James asked Oliver, "Do you regret joining this newly formed family, thinking about how it will take your revenge?"
He fell silent after asking, wanting to understand Oliver's thoughts about the 'Cattson Family.'
James was testing Oliver's thinking, knowing that the Cattson Family would one day shake this world. He wanted to see if Oliver had the strong will needed to face any challenge without regret.
Without hesitation, Oliver responded, "Not at all, Master. That thought never crossed my mind." He paused briefly before continuing,
"I'm amazed to be the second member of the Cattson Family, and I have many responsibilities. I will fulfill them no matter what, Master."
Hearing Oliver's confident words, James felt proud to have found such a loyal servant who would be of great help in the future. James praised Oliver,
"I liked your answer, Oliver Cattson." To Oliver, it felt like winning a world award, and he replied, "Thank you, Master."
James then asked, "What's the name of the village down there?" He didn't know the village's name since it seemed newly established and wasn't mentioned in the [Unity] records.
James assumed Oliver might know, so he asked him.
Respectfully, Oliver replied,
"Master, that's not a village; it's a large Sanatorus's Business Trading Town called [Ashford], built amidst very old ash trees. This town doesn't belong to any kingdom; it's a free town where Sanatorus are sent to different kingdoms."
James remarked, "Hmm... Sanatorus's Business must be quite profitable, then."
Oliver replied, "Yes, Master, there's a lot of profit in this business. Kingdoms send their ministers to establish factions here, "
"Where they raise Sanatorus, breed males and females, and then sell the males in the market once they are grown."
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