This situation reminds me of martial arts sects. In those traditions, the leader always passes on the essential techniques to their chosen sessor, not to the other disciples. This ensures that the sessor is stronger, thereby preventing any potential usurpation from within.


    In the past, Lord Banks dedicated himself to training his eldest son, Zayne, day in and day out. However, he never imparted genuine strategies to his other sons. Now, with Zaynepletely sidelined, the Lord’s preferred choice for heir has shifted to his second son, James.


    Consequently, Lord Banks has decided to focus on James’s training moving forward.


    He mused, “I likely have only ten or twenty years left to live. During that time, James will mature, and by then, he should be ready to step into his role.”


    “This way, he won’t pose a threat to my control over the Banks Family for the next decade or two.”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    “However, if I were to follow thew and he became the heir, I might struggle to maintain authority in just five to eight years.”


    “Looking at it this way, perhaps this situation isn’t as dire as it seems.”


    At this moment, James urgently inquired, “Dad, how do we go about eliminating that b*tch, Deana? Have you dispatched one of our masters to Aurous Hill yet?”


    “No,” Lord Banks responded with a shake of his head. “Why would I use our own people for something like that? It would only create trouble for us.”


    James, confused, replied, “But Dad, didn’t we want to make a name for ourselves? With Deana insulting our family honor, isn’t that a valid reason to act?”


    Lord Banks, disappointed, scolded, “James! While making a name is important, it’s not the sole condition! You can’t think that if you cover your face and run around naked, you won’t be recognized. Would you really just wear a mask and go out without pants?”


    James replied nervously, “Dad, that’s not what I meant.”


    With a cold snort, Lord Banks continued sharply, “Listen carefully: even if our family gains notoriety, we must do everything possible to eliminate any direct involvement in life-ending matters!”


    He added, “The notoriety I mentioned is just a safety for us. Our top priority is to avoid leaving any evidence that could be traced back to us!”


    “The ideal oue is to eliminate Deana in such a way that everyone suspects the Banks Family, yet no one can find any concrete proof!”


    “Take the example of a well-known European princess; everyone can specte about her death, but no one can provide direct evidence of foul y. In the end, it’s reported as a tragic ident!”


    “Even if the public uncovers evidence of royal wrongdoing, the royal family can still concoct reasons to justify their actions or lessen the repercussions.”


    “For instance, she could be pregnant with a child from a rival faction and nning to marry outside the royal lineage, which would undermine royal authority.”


    “Alternatively, if she had already given birth to a royal prince, marrying a pagan could result in a half-brother to the prince, creating a scandal that would tarnish the royal family’s reputation.”


    “These are the types of justifications that the royal family can use to exonerate themselves after the fact.”


    James quickly asked, “Dad, do you have a n for how to ensure Deana’s death?” Lord Banks smirked and replied, “What I’m after isn’t just her death; it’s a wless execution of the n!”<fn5196> Find the newest release on Find_Novel(.</fn5196>