Chapter 174
Author: Dreamy Fire
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However, Felix frowned when he glanced around the room. "Why are there so many people here?" he asked.

Kane was stunned. He hurriedly looked up and said, "My lord, is there… Is there something wrong?"

Felix walked over and took a seat. "Everyone, you may raise your head."

He then looked at Kane and said, "I told you to just bring three chiefs. Why did you bring them all?"

Only three? Kane was startled. He hurried over to retrieve his phone, sweating profusely all over his face.

"My lord, you told me to bring them all."

After listening to the voice message, Felix sighed in exasperation. Kane probably didn't pay particularly close attention to the message, and part of it had indeed been drowned out by the harsh speaker sound. So, Kane couldn't be blamed for the mishap.

"Whatever. Now listen up, all nine of you. In a while, the goddess of war, Xena Summers, will be coming. I need you to vouch that I'm a member of Dragon Alliance. Understand?"

The chiefs exchanged looks of confus
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