Chapter 1926
Author: Marina Vittori
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56
The Drakes Dominion Order led the three major sects in the Southwest. It was considerably stronger than the Embersteel Order and the Frostwing Sect.

Kayson could not afford to offend such a large sect. After all, Dusthaven Village relied on their protection to survive.

"Mr. Zaeske, I'll be blunt. The guy you saved, we want him!" Yonah said with his head raised.

In an imposing manner, he declared, "As long as you hand him over to us, you'll be a friend of the Drakes Dominion Order!"

"I …" Kayson looked contemplative.

His initial intention to make a quick profit through Ryan had unexpectedly attracted many powerful forces. Now that the Drakes Dominion Order had spoken up, he lacked both reason and courage to refuse.

"Yonah, we all have the same goal here. Don't you think claiming it all for yourself is inappropriate?" Right then, Bran Kingsley from the Frostwing Sect chimed in.

"Why? You have a problem with that?" Yonah narrowed his eyes, his gaze hostile.

"It isn't just me
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