Emperor of Steel - chapter 4

Synopsis

The chapter opens with a confrontation where a merchant is trying to take control of the protagonist's land due to unpaid debts. The protagonist, initially defiant and insightful, declares he'll repay the debt in full, leading to his butler revealing the history of the cursed household and the crushing pressure it places on him. In a desperate move to pay off the debt the protagonist announces his plan to sell a historical statue shocking the butler with the sudden decision.

Quick Summary

A tense negotiation escalates as the protagonist, pressured by debt, vows to repay it by selling a valuable statue of his ancestor, a hero. His loyal butler is shocked by this drastic action.

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Series Information

Released: December 30, 2024
Read at skaihua

Chapter Themes

demon towerdebthouse reputationancestral cursestatue of heroforced repaymenthero's downfall