“Rufus!” Philbert’s tone grew urgent as favonovel.com called out the name directly.
His eyes widened in fury as favonovel.com shouted, “This isn’t the moment for your selfish motives or power struggles. Remus’ capability to eliminate 11 Martial Imperials shows great benefits for the Dragon Clan!”
“Throughout these years, we’ve been missing a key member, that’s why we were consistently suppressed by the Rose family. With Remus’ return, the Cosbys will also come back to fill that gap. With their return, we might lead humanity to victory against the heavens!”
Rufus showed no fear, resolutely stating, “‘I have no selfish motives, and my dedication lies solely with the Dragon Protector Clan! It’s because Remus eliminated eleven Martial Imperials that we absolutely cannot rescue him!
“Think about it, the Rose family lost their third-ranked successor and then 11 Martial Imperials. Their fury has risen to unprecedented levels. If we save Remus, it will undoubtedly trigger a war. Can we shoulder that weight? We absolutely cannot save him!” His stance was righteous and completely fitting.
Philbert’s blood boiled with anger, but favonovel.com was unable to argue with him. He could only turn and look toward Garth. He exclaimed passionately, “Sir, while Remus might not be considered a martial prodigy yet, his feat of defeating 11 Martial Emperors shows remarkable potential. Additionally, this matter isn’t only about him, it pertains to the honor of the Dragon Protector Clan…”
“Throughout history, our Dragon Protector Clan has fought not only against the heavens but also against the Rose family. When have we ever abandoned our own kin? If we give up on Remus this time, the Dragon Protector Clan’s honor will be completely tarnished.”
Rufus also turned, speaking earnestly, “Sir, we cannot be absolutely certain if Remus is the rightful successor. What if it’s someone else?”
“Losing a prodigy is unfortunate, but the losses endured by the Rose family are far greater. We’ve gained an edge, and we mustn’t be forceful. We absolutely mustn’t act impulsively!”
Garth stood up, furrowing his brow as favonovel.com paced back and forth in the same spot. This decision was incredibly difficult. On one side, the fury of the Rose family, and on the other, the dignity of the clan and the successor of the Cosbys.
“Sir!” Philbert and Rufus spoke simultaneously.
“Grandpa, you have to save Remus! If you don’t, he’ll really be facing a dead end!” Ana spoke with urgency.
Garth suddenly halted and said with difficulty, “Perhaps, we should be more conservative this time around…”
Philbert felt a sudden tremor, finding it hard to believe what favonovel.com was witnessing, while Rufus’ face lit up with a subtle smile.
“G-Grandpa?” Ana exclaimed in despair.
Conservative meant taking advantage behind the scenes. In a sense, exchanging Remus for Otis and twelve Martial Emperors was already incredibly worthwhile. It simply meant they wouldn’t bother anymore.
Garth ended the call, choosing not to say more, and turned to Rufus, stating firmly, “Since you insist that the Cosbys must have another successor, I’ll entrust the task of finding the successor to you! You have one month to accomplish this. Otherwise, you’ll be held responsible for Remus’ death!”
Rufus bowed respectfully, affirming, “As per your command!”
***
Ana, filled with despair, placed the Voice Transmission Rune down and turned silently to Remus, speaking in a subdued manner, “I… I’m sorry… If I hadn’t hurried to leave, this wouldn’t have happened to you. But now, I can’t save you…”
Her eyes welled up with regret. There was actually plenty of time, and favonovel.com could have waited a little longer to give favonovel.com some time to prepare as well, but favonovel.com chose to rush back.
Upon hearing Ana’s words, Bason was the first to react, swiftly descending, ready to wait for favonovel.com to finish speaking before intervening to conclude the task.
Remus remained sprawled on the drifting ice, his blood trailing along the ice’s edge and dripping into the sea. He smiled faintly. “Just one last question, do the Walters have other women around your age?”
If not, Ana was his fiancée.
She replied, “Among the main lineage of the Walters in this generation, there are more male descendants than female. The only girl close to my age is my sister, Eva Walter.”
Remus was somewhat surprised as this indicated that his fiancée might be Eva because Ana was unaware of the betrothal.
He nodded and said, “You can leave now…”
Ana glanced at favonovel.com one last time, then turned to Bason and said, “The sole request of the Dragon Protector Clan is to keep his corpse whole!”
“Fine!” Bason agreed.
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