Fate's Dark Side Chapter 702

"You shouldn't be roaming about the place, either. You are the King. What if Yuri is watching the Estate? I do not think it is wise you go," Erik said, and everyone agreed with what he had said.

This was the part of being King that I hated. I liked getting involved with the action. I knew Erik was right, but I wanted to question Larry myself.

"I suggest Devin, Leo, and Vino go. Yuri would not think much of their mission. The South has fallen, and Leo is occupied. Vino isn't a lord, so it would not mean much. It would be as if they are going to see a prisoner, but if Yuri's watchers see you there, they will figure it out." Erik said, and I sighed.

"Yuri might not be a scientist, but he is brilliant. He cannot be fooled easily. That is why he has been able to remain in the shadows all along. Do not underestimate him. As you can see, I don't underestimate him, so I lived in an underground bunker that I turned into a lab.

I had to go incognito to avoid his detection. Whether you like it or not, Yuri has his eyes on this place, and he will know.

You might have successfully fooled his informants upon arrival and getting here, but that act alone would make them extra vigilant because something is obviously about to happen. Leo's arrival was very intimidating. It would make them question what is going on. Until today, Leo has never casually visited the North with twenty kappas. It has to count for something, and Yuri would want to find out," Erik said and turned to Leo.

"I have been meaning to tell you this since yesterday, but now that we are discussing Yuri, I will use this opportunity to prepare you," he said and exhaled.

"Growing up with Yuri helped me understand him. I know how he thinks, so I have been impossible for him to kill.

I am sure once none of his informants can give him valuable information again, he will reach out to you, Leo," Erik said, and I frowned.

"You are a Volkov and a Stepanov. The Volkov lineage has also wronged you. Patrick hid Sophia away like a disease, and Sylvester attacked your territory and took your wife. In his eyes, you have been emasculated by the Volkovs and might have a hidden score to settle with Sylvester. To top that, Luis's daughter is your mate. We all know how you brought Ramsey to his knees, for Tamia's sake. You will willingly do the same for Amelia," He said, and Leo chuckled.

"It means I should go for his head," He said, and we all laughed.

"True. He did hunt and kill Luis Ivanov so he could be the Stepanov heir, but he won't sell it to you like that, Leo. None of this would have happened if Gregory and Dimitri had done the right thing, and he would sell that point excellently.

I have seen him convince people that he was responsible for the death of their loved ones. He is a manipulator. He will convince you to follow him to the end. Ever wondered why he has so many key people working with him?" Erik asked. David interjected.

"Inkabod said he was forced," He said, and Erik laughed.

"They usually join up willingly and believe in the cause until they find out some things and want out, but by then, they would be in too deep. Yuri always has a plan B when dealing with people; B stands for Blackmail." He said, and I was grateful for the information because it had given me an insight into the mind of the man I was up against.

"If the King pushes him far enough, he will reach out to you, Leo. He will see you as the weak link; if not you, then he will reach out to your mate. He has tried to do it in the past; he will surely do it again," Erik said, and Leo chucked.

"He is bound to hit a wall," He said confidently, and I trusted Leo's judgement. He would never betray me, and neither would Amelia. They were family, and they were loyal.

"Very well, Leo, Devin and Vino should question Larry and return to convey their findings. After which, I will call for the King's Hall hearing in the morning," I said and turned to look at Leo.

"I am giving you the same authority as when you went to see Erik. Larry might want to make a deal before he speaks; use your discretion to decide what to do," I said, and he nodded.

Just then, Alexei and Clay walked in.

I thought they would be mad, but they seemed all right. They were indeed easygoing people.