Chapter 159

"We have gotten news that the Dragon General will be coming to the South," Jason's father said as he stood in front of the other members of the five great families.

"If he's coming, then he must be trying to seize control of the South like he did with Lowell Tower, but we must stop him before he does," Mr. Brown said.

The other members were already looking uncomfortable as they began to mumble among themselves.

"Silence!" Jason’s father yelled.

"There’s no need to fret; the situation will be sorted out," he said firmly.

"Men will be deployed to the South to ensure that our place is secure."

Mrs. Martin, who had been watching the proceedings with a nonchalant expression, finally leaned forward to air her opinion.

"What if we meet resistance from the people because of the Dragon General?" she asked.

Everyone’s heads snapped toward her, trying to understand what she was implying.

"I don’t think we understand what you’re trying to say," Jason's father frowned.

"The likelihood of the popul