Chapter 532: Rules (1/2)
”That's it?”
When Ray heard those words, he was bewildered, wondering what was inside Theo's mind. However, this was also the result of his action.
Due to the hardship he endured since his childhood, Theo was required to grow up a bit faster than many others to survive. Instead of a conversation between a father and a child, this talk had turned into a conversation between two equals.
Ray closed his eyes and tried to calm his heart down a bit more. He should have expected this when he met Theo again, so it only took him a few seconds to return to normal.
Ultimately, Ray nodded, ”Yes. That's all I can tell you regarding the tradition. Anything else will be for you to explore after coming to the Griffith Family.”
”Okay. Continue.” Theo nodded with a calm expression. ”You said something about the rules? What are the rules?”
”There are five major rules in the family. First, you must put the Griffith Family above everything… Above your family, your religion, your needs, whatever. The Family will always be the first in your heart.
”Second, you're not allowed to kill other family members. Everything will be decided by the elder council. You can only send proof about the deeds and the person will be put on trial.
”Third rule is… After joining the family, you are free to pick up your spouse from a specific country chosen by the Griffith Family.
”Fourth, all family members shall be supported by the Griffith Family to the best of their abilities. Those who are strong and talented enough shall have their place in the family.
”Five, no information about the Griffith Family shall be spread to other people unless they're a part of the Griffith Family.”
Theo already furrowed his eyebrows the moment he heard the first rule. He muttered inwardly, 'Put the family above everything? The second rule is understandable, but the third rule… that must be why my… father left the Griffith Family in the first place.
'The fourth rule is a need or this entire rule section will look bad. At that time, nothing will convince them to come to the family. However, in the end, they will get daily doctrines with the first rule, making them an asset for the family. So, either way, the Griffith Family takes it all. It's not like they can join another influence after becoming the Griffith Family member.
'Last but not least, the fifth one… The selection process of becoming the main family member is already this harsh, so it's hard for a spy to join.
'If I take the fact that most of the successor candidates are chosen from the direct bloodline… With the support of the Griffith Family, all those people will surely become Mythical Rank Experts. In that case, the number of Mythical Rank Experts in the family far exceeds that of a normal big influence.
'Those cannon fodders will come from the three vassal families. In other words, the Griffith Family is the place for elites with their members reaching Mythical Rank or close to it at the end of their journey.
'There's no wonder the three vassals agree with the family. If they can join the main family, they can become powerful experts, especially talented ones.