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Chapter 1695 – A Frog at the Bottom of the Well
*****In Riverton City, even the head of a mere third-rank family carried himself as though the entire world owed him a bow.As for the patriarchs of first-rank families, the majority of them practically regarded themselves as gods who had graciously descended among mortals.Their arrogance knew no bounds, and anyone unfortunate enough to stand beneath them was expected to remember their place.But here in Beetose City, things were apparently different. A person with enough influence to be considered one of the city's higher-ups could actually serve as a squad leader, behave with remarkable humility, and even make a fool of himself trying to please someone else.Sage Myron, seated beside the driver, couldn't help sighing inwardly as he contemplated the difference.He had spent years in Riverton City, where the hierarchy of the major families seemed to dictate the very order of the world.He had once believed that becoming the patriarch of an A-rank family was an achievement worthy of
Chapter 1694 - The Privileges of a City High-Up
*****On their way back to the hotel, Xavier and his companions encountered so many checkpoints that it felt as though Beetose City was preparing for an invasion by an army of terrifying enemies.Roadblocks had been established at regular intervals, with armed personnel stopping vehicles, inspecting their occupants, and searching for anything that might help them identify their targets.The security operation was so extensive that even people traveling on foot were not spared.Pedestrians were stopped and examined from head to toe, while anyone whose face looked suspicious was subjected to closer scrutiny. Some officers even checked people's faces for masks or other disguises, apparently determined not to let a single wanted criminal slip through their fingers.At first, Sage Myron and Mistress Ayra found the situation deeply unsettling. They had already learned that bounties had been placed on their heads, but witnessing the actual search operation made the threat feel considerably m
Chapter 1693 – An Unsuccessful Persuasion
*****The squad leader tried once more to persuade him, clearly reluctant to abandon the idea. He offered further assurances, emphasizing the dangers surrounding the city and insisting that a convoy would make the journey safer. His eagerness was understandable, but Xavier had already made his decision.There was no point in arguing with someone who had no intention of changing his mind.At last, the squad leader lowered his head, looking so disappointed that anyone unfamiliar with the conversation might have assumed Xavier had just refused him the opportunity of a lifetime."Understood, Elder. I'll arrange the vehicle as you requested."He had no choice but to obey.…."Elder, if you're worried about leaving this place unsecured, we have more than enough men to spare. We could leave half of the squad behind while the rest escort you to your hotel. That way, the facility remains protected, and you won't have to worry about your safety on the journey."Even after Xavier had settled int
Chapter 1692 – The Leader’s Enthusiasm
*****The instant the words left the leader’s mouth, he appeared to realize what he had just said.His face drained of color, and he sprang to his feet so quickly that his chair scraped loudly against the floor.He immediately bent forward in apology, as though he could somehow retrieve the words and swallow them before they caused further trouble."Elder, please forgive me! I didn't mean to suggest…"He stopped, apparently unable to find a suitable ending.What was he supposed to say? That the Elder sitting in his office resembled a wanted criminal? Every possible explanation sounded worse than the last.Fortunately for him, Xavier and his companions were no longer paying attention to his desperate apology.‘Us?’For a brief moment, all three stared ahead in disbelief.They had assumed that the people from the auction would eventually abandon their search. After all, the ship had departed, and the group had vanished without leaving an obvious trail.Surely, at some point, their pursu
Chapter 1691 – Intel
*****Only after they crossed the threshold did Sage Myron and Mistress Ayra fully appreciate the nature of the building they had entered.From the teleportation room, the place had appeared surprisingly ordinary. There had been little to suggest that the facility was anything more than a modest outpost maintained by Celestial Pearl.The rest of the building told an entirely different story.Surveillance devices covered the corridors, their lenses positioned to monitor movement from multiple angles.Armed personnel stood at strategic locations, while concealed mechanisms and carefully arranged security measures made it clear that every passage had been designed with defense in mind.There were no obvious blind spots, and anyone attempting to move through the facility unnoticed would have found the task considerably harder than expected.The contrast was striking. The teleportation room was ordinary enough to put visitors at ease, but the moment they stepped outside, the building revea
Chapter 1690 – An Abrupt Turn of Events
*****The armed men bowed in unison toward Xavier, their backs bending forward at perfect ninety-degree angles.Unfortunately, it was also a little late to demonstrate their discipline, considering that several of them had been seconds away from pulling their triggers.The change of events was so abrupt that even Sage Myron and Mistress Ayra needed a moment to absorb it.One moment, Xavier and his companions had been treated like dangerous intruders.The guards had hurled threats at them, demanded obedience, and seemed fully prepared to open fire without bothering to understand the situation.The next, those same men were bowing so low that their weapons pointed toward the floor, their earlier arrogance replaced by the kind of reverence usually reserved for someone capable of deciding their fate with a single sentence.Sage Myron glanced at Mistress Ayra, who returned the look with a faint, wry smile.Neither had anticipated such a dramatic reversal, but they could hardly deny that it
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