Chapter 11: Subtle Sabotage
The dim light of the slave quarters flickered as Adam leaned against the cold stone wall, his mind racing. The damp, windy air clung to his skin, but he didn't notice. His mind was too focused on the conditions his system had shown him.
The hierarchy of the ruling family was vast and cruel, with slaves like him at the bottom of the ladder. Above them were the lower managers, the masters who reveled in their power. Others Young princes and princesses of a noble family, each competing for power and authority. It's a world where money is cruel, and Adam has learned that kindness is work.
But Adam is not like the others. He is not here to complain, to endure humiliation, or to accept his place in the system. No - he is here to break it.
Subject: A minor conflict between two honorable brothers without a clue.
reward: [In Tupurangi 1].
A smile tugged at the corner of Adam's lips as the system message flashed before him. He muttered under his breath: Great.
The honorable brothers in question were Yin Zhou and Yin Bao, the eldest son and daughter of the Yin family. Yin Zhou, the proud and cruel First Child, was determined to maintain his dominance. Yin Bao, on the other hand, was a cunning and ambitious man, seeking ways to humiliate his older brother while hiding his true identity. The Thoughts Behind the Face of Kindness
Adam knew enough about their personalities to exploit the holes in their relationship.
Let's see how much I can handle, he thought, his fingers still glued to the wooden bucket he was ordered to clean.
Later that evening, Adam moved.
The first step in his plan was simple: plant a seed of doubt. He knew that Yin Bao cherished her precious orchid garden, a gift from her late mother. These delicate flowers were her pride and joy, and she tended them for hours each week. However, Yin Zhuo had little patience for the heart.
Adam waited for the father to calm down, while the servants worked in other parts of the mansion. He entered the garden, carefully uprooted one of the orchids, replacing it with the wilted, dead plant he had found earlier that day.
For added effect, he scattered a handful of crushed orchid leaves beside it. the other A small, subtle change - but not noticeable.
The next morning, as Aram was cleaning the paving stones in the courtyard, he heard a noise.
"Who dares to touch my garden?" Yin Bao's sharp voice rang out through the halls.
Adam looked at his precarious position. Yin Bao stood at the entrance to the garden, his hands clasped together, a look of anger on his face. A group of servants gathered around him and their heads were raised in fear.
"Do you think this is a joke?!" He continued to point at the poisonous weed. My orchids - my mother's orchids - who would dare to pollute them like this?
The
servants trembled at the accusations, none of them willing to speak out.
Yin Zhuo's voice cut through the anxiety like a knife. "What's all the fuss about?"
As he entered the courtyard, his beautiful face caught his attention. His long cloak swept the ground as he approached. His words were angry.
Yin Bao said, "My garden has been disturbed." And I want to know who is responsible. "
Looking at the garden, Yin Zhou's face fell. "It's just a plant. Why are you making a fuss?"
"It's just a plant?" Yin Bao whispered, his voice dripping with milk. "You didn't care about anything that didn't make you money. I wouldn't be surprised if that was your job!"
Yin Zhu's eyes widened. "Don't blame me for the poor management. If you can't take care of your precious flowers, maybe you don't really know what you're talking about."
The tension between them was palpable, and Adam looked out of the shadows, suppressing a laugh. The seeds of doubt had taken root. Now it was time to water them.
That night, Adam entered Yin Bao's room. The room was richly decorated, signifying his status in the family. He worked quickly, leaving a piece of paper on his desk. On the folded paper on his desk was a note written in a shaky, unfamiliar hand:
"Your brother's hatred for you will deepen, he sees you as a burden on his inheritance. Watch out for the next moves. "
Adam, satisfied with his work, left the room, his heart pounding with adrenaline. He knew that Yin Bao would find the note before dawn, and his fragile trust in his brother would gradually fade.
days later, the tension between Yin Bao and Yin Zhuo could not be ignored. The brothers avoided each other during the meal, their conversations were short and vague. The servants muttered to themselves, wondering how wide the gap was.
At that time, Adam did his work with an innocent air. He cleans the floors, fetches water, and endures the taunts of managers and guards. But beneath the surface he is thinking about his next move.
Reward: [Random Item 1 Received: Check Shadow Step].
The amulet appeared in Adam's hand, its face carved with intricate patterns that glowed in the dim light.
[Shadowstep Talisman]: Allows the user to teleport within a 10 meter radius. free
Adam's eyes lit up with joy. "This will go," he whispered, putting the pleasure into the clothes.
The trouble he had sown between Yin Bao and Yin Xue was just the beginning. Each small victory brought him closer to his ultimate goal: to escape the chains of slavery and gain power in this wicked world.
But now he would wait. After all, patience is a virtue - and it is normal for someone to be impatient.
End of Chapter 11