Chapter 250

Sitting around the platform were hundreds of Dogs of War, all elders of their families. While thousands more stood on the platform itself.

In front of them all, sat on a specially constructed desk and comfortable chairs where over a thousand figures!

A majority of them can be called exquisite beauties, the further towards the centre the better looking they are.

Of course these are Samuels concubines.

Behind a few of the concubines their children and Samuels descendants where stood.

Of course a few held babies in their arms, they were Samuel's most recent children.

Suddenly everyone stood up and bowed slightly towards the appearing figure.

Samuel flew to a raised platform in front of the crowd and sat on a large black throne.

Beside him the Brocade Guards stood loyally while the Dark Guards remained slightly behind the throne.

''Greetings to the Patriarch!''

Suddenly a loud chant spread throughout the people below.

In his capacity as the Lanford Family head, Samuel deserves the title Patriarch.

''As you can see I have gathered you all here for a reason.''

Samuel waved his hand at the greeting and the people sat. Then he began his speech.

''It has come to my attention that despite our growing numbers and strength, we have yet to declare an heir to the family!''

As soon as Samuel said that it was like a fire spread across the crowd. The concubines looked shocked while the many Elders looked deep in thought.

Their eyes swept across the Children who looked determined below.

At the same time the many children had specific thoughts. Each of them were filled with ambition as they predicted Samuels next words.

''As a result I have decided to select an Heir to the family. However this position as Heir will be subject to change at any time, so keeping the position of Heir will rely not only on your personal strength but your connections and military strength as well!''

Despite knowing what was coming next, the Children couldn't help but have fire burning in their eyes.

They knew what this meant. This wasn't the Heir Position of a Warrior Organisation, no this was the Heir of the Lanford Family!

Even Arnold and Owen were interested in this. Their own force might be good in the eyes of the outside world, but in comparison to even the current Lanford Family they were incomparable.

Especially if the Lanford Family continued to grow in the future.

Even the newly born Children over the last three years have had excellent talents. The minimum being a Two Inch Spiritual root with two actually having three Inch Spiritual Roots!

This alone is enough to show the potential of the family.

Although Samuel isn't going to step down for a long time, having the position of Heir guarantees better contact with the Elders of the Dogs of War and access to more resources!

Even their power will far outweigh the other children. If they wanted they could order them around!

So as soon as Samuel announced the competition for the Heir or Heiress position they were undoubtedly excited.

''Settle down!''

Samuel raised his voice slightly and the murmuring below quieted down.

''To decide the position of Heir, we will hold a competition. There will be the personal battles where you will fight personally, followed by a five man competition where you select your top 5 fighters.''

''Then the 100 men fight, choose your top 100 warriors to compete on the battlefield. As for the final battle, it will depend on your connections. You must find 1,000 of the best warriors from a source that is not your personal warriors.''

''Be it from your mother, from your brothers and sisters, friends or even the elders in the audience today. It doesn't matter, there is no restrictions!''

Samuel shouted the rules fluently, a sly smile appearing on his face when he announced the last sentence.

Unfortunately the crowd below didn't notice.

If they did they would've realised there is something special about that line.

''The competition will take place in a year from now, begin preparing immediately.''

Samuel waved his hands and left slowly under the crowd of his guards.

But the impact from his words hadn't calmed down.

Most notable were Samuel's children.

Each of them, regardless of their talent, were undoubtedly ambitious.

Within the group Sarah clenched her fists slightly with a determined look.

''With my talent I must become the heir to the family!''

Owen and Arnold looked at eachother and smirked slightly.

''Brother it seems like we will be opponents for now.''

''Haha it seems so! I will be relying on you for the last competition!''

Situ who had grown a bit older smirked with a childish competitive face.

''Althea, are you ready? It seems like this will be a bit difficult. ''

Althea who floated behind Situ also smiled. Although she isn't loyal to the Lanford Family she definitely wants one of her 'Subordinates' to get the heir position.

''Of course!''

Lily was already discussing plans with the commander behind her.

''It seems like we need to use our stockpile.

Even seemingly less important children like Cary had the idea of fighting in her eyes. Her husband had the Eucharist Body! If he was supporting her she actually had a chance.

''Hubby let's prepare the warriors!''

As for Samuels concubines, those with children all looked at each other warily, even those with babies in their arms were starting to plan.

Even if they are newborns their talents aren't inferior to the Small Geniuses in Rank D Organisations!

And those that didn't have children, along with the Elders of the family were looking at the various descendants. They were deciding whether to hitch their horse to the children's wagon.

For the concubines, if they managed to support the new Heir they would definitely benefit, but it might be difficult for them if they have children who they want to fight for the position in the future.

Especially since Samuel said the losers could challenge the winner at any time.

What if they have a talented descendant in the future? Wouldn't it be sweet to have your child as the heir to the family?

As for the Elders, they had different thoughts. Rather than caring about their own benefits they were more interested in what the title Heir meant.

In the current case where there are no ancestors in the family, it means that the heir is the second in command! And when Samuel steps down he will control the entire Lanford Family.

Of course the Elders, who are completely loyal, care about the Family's benefits. They don't want someone unqualified to take the position.

So they will definitely send their most talented children or participate themselves if they find someone they think is most worthy to manage the Family.

Meanwhile Samuel who had returned to his bedroom didn't pay much attention to the actions that his words had caused.

Instead he held a smile on his face.

Because in front of him a screen had appeared.