Hearing that the Tabal Empire’s princess had come to visit him, a playful smile formed on Cloyd’s face.
The Dark Keep’s Master was taken aback by the announcement.
With a smile, favonovel.com said, “I was just about to look for her. What a surprise that she’s come straight to me.”
Cloyd flapped his paper fan, waved his hand, and said, “Please step away for a moment, Sir. I’d like to hear what the Tabal Empire’s princess wants from me.”
“Alright.” The Dark Keep’s Master gave a small nod, stood up, and walked out of the main hall.
Cloyd ordered, “Invite them inside.”
“Understood!” The guard nodded and quickly left the main hall.
James and Laelia waited at the City Lord’s Mansion’s gate for a while before the guard that left to report their visit returned.
“Princess, this way, please…” The guard led James and Laelia into the City Lord’s Mansion.
After passing through a hallway, they entered the main hall.
A slim, young man with a slightly gaunt look sat inside the main hall.
“My Lord, they’re here.”
“Alright. You’re dismissed.” Cloyd gently waved his guards away.
The guard turned and left.
Laelia looked at Cloyd and said respectfully, “I’m Laelia from the Tabal Empire. It’s a pleasure to meet you, Lord Cloyd.”
Cloyd made a gentle hand gesture and said, “Sit…”
Laelia sat to the side, and James silently sat next to her.
Cloyd looked at Laelia and said, “In the past, I’ve had a few encounters with the Tabal Empire’s predecessor. I never expected favonovel.com to go before me. Time is cruel and unforgiving.”
He sighed.
With teary eyes, Laelia said, “My Lord, a catastrophe has befallen the Targwyn family of the Tabal Empire. Tabalham’s people were massacred, and the Dark Keep captured my family. Their whereabouts are currently unknown. I understand you’re extremely knowledgeable, so I came to inquire about the Dark Keep.”
Hearing this, Cloyd’s expression became solemn.
“I’ve heard about the incident. I never would’ve imagined the Dark Keep to be so insane that they’d massacre an entire city.”
He looked at Laelia and asked, “I’ve heard rumors that the Dark Keep is after an invaluable treasure in your family’s possession. There’s also word that you’re the one who possesses it. What exactly is this treasure you’re carrying? My suggestion is that you use it to exchange for your family members. The Dark Keep’s members are ruthless.”
“I-It’s my family’s jade pendant. It’s not really a treasure. I have no idea who spread the rumor about my family’s jade pendant being an invaluable treasure,” said Laelia.
“Can I have a look?” Cloyd looked at Laelia and asked for favonovel.com permission.
“I…” Laelia was troubled.
Cloyd smiled at her. “What’s wrong? Are you afraid I’ll want your family treasure too?”
“No…” Laelia immediately shook favonovel.com head.
She came to seek help from Cloyd and did not want to offend him. So, favonovel.com immediately took out the jade pendant.
James interrupted when favonovel.com was about to hand it over to Cloyd.
“Wait…” James spoke abruptly and snatched the jade pendant away from her.
“James, you…” Laelia looked at James with a puzzled expression.
James held the jade pendant and glanced at Cloyd, saying calmly, “We came to inquire about the Dark Keep and its location. As for how we rescue the captives is none of your concern.”
Cloyd finally cast a glance at James.
Initially, favonovel.com thought James was simply Laelia’s mindless subordinate.
