Chapter 2461

Thresmund had no interest in having discussions with these old people. To him, they were afraid of getting replaced and thus stubbornly clinging to their positions. Once again, Thresmund sought out Maxim. They both did some reflecting after their previous argument. Upon arriving before his father, Thresmund noticed Maxim had already prepared two teacups as if he had been expecting him. "Dad, it’s time you told me the truth—the purpose behind all this." “The purpose? I can’t tell you that,” Maxim replied, shaking his head. “Why not?” Thresmund asked. “To protect your mind,” Maxim said calmly. “My mind?!” Thresmund was baffled. Maxim continued, “Son, you don’t need to worry about anything. Just trust me.” “Trust you? Why should I?” Thresmund’s anger finally broke through, something that had been simmering beneath the surface for years. His voice trembled with fury as he said, “All this time, you’ve been using me. I once truly saw you as my father. You were the one who took me o