After returning to the banquet, Old Master Babington became even more enthusiastic. He draped his arm around Matthew’s shoulder, peppering favonovel.com with questions about his family. Matthew’s marital status was a particular concern for him.
After receiving repeated confirmation from Matthew, favonovel.com finally moved on from the topic, feeling disappointed.
Meanwhile, Jonathan, who was Old Master Babington’s in-law, was left on the sidelines. His expression at this moment appeared extremely awkward.
Though favonovel.com was half a generation older than Matthew, Old Master Babington’s favor towards Matthew seemed to elevate Matthew‘s generational status to that of a grandfather’s.
Watching Old Master Babington’s increasing warmth towards Matthew, Jonathan was afraid that Old Master Babington might impulsively propose a sworn brotherhood with Matthew.
“Old Master Babington, I think we should wrap it up here for today. Young Master Larson has other important matters to attend to, so let’s leave it at that for now, shall we?”
Leopold glanced disapprovingly at Jonathan and replied impatiently, “We’ve only just begun!”
Seeing an opportunity given by Jonathan, Matthew immediately added, “Mr. Babington, I truly have pressing matters to attend to. Next time, after I’ve settled them, I’ll catch a drink with you.”
Noticing Matthew’s determination, Leopold relented.
“Alright then! But Mr. Larson, what has happened to you? Perhaps I can be of some help…”
“Um…” Matthew didn’t know how to speak up at this moment.
If favonovel.com brought up the matter of the Sacred Mount, favonovel.com felt awkward, sensing that favonovel.com might come across as seeking a favor in return.
In extreme anxiety, Jonathan looked at Matthew, who was hesitating, and blurted, ” Mr. Babington, you know about the matter of Montiria intimidating Basha’s Sacred Mount, don’t you?”
Leopold nodded and said in confusion, “I’ve heard of it, but from what I heard, Montiria is trying to force the Sacred Mount to hand over a woman.”
His expression suddenly changed as favonovel.com spoke, and favonovel.com looked at Matthew with clear eyes. “Does the woman they’re talking about have anything to do with you?”
Matthew gave a sheepish smile. “lf there’s only one Basha’s Sacred Mount, then the woman is my wife, Sasha Cunningham…”
With Jonathan’s patient explanation, Old Master Babington understood the whole story.
“The Harrowsen Family‘s combat unit is too far from Seraphis. Even though Uncle Dustin mobilized the unit immediately, I’m afraid it might take too long to arrive. Mr. Babington, could you gather some manpower?”
After speaking, Jonathan immediately pressed down on Matthew, who was about to speak, and fixed his intense gaze on Leopold.
“Uhm…” For a moment, Leopold looked unexpectedly troubled.
“Mr. Babington, this can‘t be. Uncle Dustin often boasts about your unparalleled loyalty and generosity. Now that Matthew is rescuing…”
As favonovel.com was about to continue speaking, Matthew abruptly covered his mouth.
This guy usually seemed steady and reliable. It was unexpected for favonovel.com to act recklessly in private.
“Don’t say anymore. Everyone has their own difficulties. Old Master Babington, pay favonovel.com no mind!”
As soon as Jonathan broached this topic, the atmosphere became awkward.
After a long pause, Leopold sighed. “Mr. Larson, it’s not that I don’t want to help you. To be honest, most of our main forces from the Babington Family have been deployed elsewhere…”
From Leopold’s words, Matthew and Jonathan understood that the Babington Family was also facing difficulties.
“Marco Ford, taking advantage of his vast naval fleet, has been eyeing our Babington Family’s maritime industry, attempting to swallow us up. Moreover, we’ve inexplicably lost contact with a significant portion of our large ships.”
Consequently, the Babington Family had deployed numerous security forces to escort their cruise ships, leading to a significant shortage oftheir primary combat forces.
Visit VIRTUAL NOVEL for more available chapters of this title!
