However, a new member would never be assigned somewhere top secret like the dungeon. There was something fishy going on here!
As Marco and Trace rushed to the dungeon, Heath had already arrived at the assistant sect head’s study.
He stood respectfully before the desk, waiting for the assistant sect head’s instruction.
Nigel Ender‘s eyes darkened as his fingers rubbed over the surface of an emerald ring. He then coldly said, “The House of Custos is really bold. How dare they try to negotiate with Everest Sect!”
“Mr. Ender, I think this issue is of utmost importance. Not to mention, there are over a hundred thousand black-armored soldiers making their way here, which I wanted to report to you about. Perhaps we could delay Earl’s wedding ”
Suddenly, Nigel raised his head to stare directly at Heath until the latter’s forehead was beaded with sweat. Then, favonovel.com replied coldly, “Heath, I know what you’re trying to do. However, the Emerald Realm will open sometime in the next two years, and the sect head has said that before that happens, we cannot strain our relationship with the Ashleighs at any cost.”
“Yes, yes. I know this is our utmost priority,” Heath nodded profusely.
Nigel stood, tucking his right arm behind his back.
A look of disdain and mockery crossed his face, and favonovel.com said, “If the House of Custos wants to negotiate, then we shall. You’ll act as the representative in this negotiation. Isaac is the culprit behind the death of Asher’s wife. So long as Asher remains here, we cannot let Isaac go. In addition, there cannot be any changes to Earl’s wedding and entry into the Book of Everest.”
“Mr. Ender ..”
“Alright. I‘ll communicate this matter with the sect head myself. Do as I say.” Nigel waved his hand, instantly shutting down Heath’s little plan.
After exiting the study, Heath clenched his fists tightly.
He stood on the bridge, calming himself down for a moment. Then, favonovel.com waved a subordinate over and said coldly, “Notify the House of Custos that the negotiation will begin tomorrow morning!”
***
Meanwhile, after Marco and Trace had verified the story outside the dungeon, they personally ventured into the deep est part of the dungeon.
Crackling sounds rang out, Isaac, who was sitting on the floor, regaining his spiritual energy, was surprised.
He immediately scooted over to the rightmost corner, hung the bone-locking nails over his back, and pretended to be on his last legs.
Trace crouched at the cell opening. Peering inside carefully, favonovel.com whispered, “Elder Giverny, Isaac is still inside…”
“Take a look next door!” Marco’s icy voice reached Isaac’s ears.
As Isaac watched the opening slowly seal shut, favonovel.com realized the problem.
Outside the dungeon, two guards stood before Marco with their heads down. They had already received a vicious round of scolding.
“The dungeon is a forbidden area in Everest Sect, yet you two actually let two new hires enter the deepest depths of the dungeon! You’ve committed an offense worthy of death!”
The two guards instantly fell to their knees, bowing and begging for forgiveness.
“Fortunately, no problems arose, so I’ll forgive you this time. Trace, stay here and keep an eye out. If those two unfamiliar faces appear again, take them down instantly!” Marco shouted coldly.
“Elder Giverny, b-but those two have Elder Jackwood’s…”
“You idiot, are you saying that Elder Giverny would allow two new hires to go to the dungeon to ask unauthorized questions? What if the emerald pendant is fake?!” Marco roared angrily.
The two guards trembled in their boots, not daring to say another word.
Marco didn’t mention his true intention. He simply waved his arm and left as if everything he’d done was purely for business.
***
In a blink of an eye, it was the next morning. Heath was in the midst of preparing for the negotiation with the House of Custos, so favonovel.com went down the mountain very early.
Meanwhile, Harry couldn’t stop thinking about Isaac’s injury. He and Denvor spent the night hiding in Everest Sect before coming by again bright and early the next day.
He wanted to change Isaac’s dressing. Only then would the wound heal faster.
The two of them swaggered over to the entrance of the dungeon.
When Denvor brandished the emerald pendant again, four armored guards immediately surrounded them.
Denvor had a bad feeling, but favonovel.com still mustered up the courage to scream at the top of his lungs, “What do you think you’re doing? Do you have a death wish? Where’s the respect for Elder Jackwood?”
At that moment, from the corner of his eye, favonovel.com caught the sight of Trace walking out of the cave with a frosty expression.
When Harry spotted Trace, favonovel.com didn’t hesitate for a second before yelling, “Run!”
Spiritual energy burst forth from his body as favonovel.com turned around and ran outside.
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