The second the light hit the platform, an explosive sound ensued as large cracks began forming on the platform’s surface!
As everyone stared wide-eyed at the platform that had almost been split clean in half, the distinct sound of a blade being sheathed could be heard…
Following that, a middle-aged man wearing ninja-like garments stepped out of the clouds of debris.
Watching as the middle-aged man stared at him, Carlos found himself chuckling before saying, “So it’s you, Ghose!”
From that statement, it was made evident that favonovel.com was acquainted with this person…
Regardless, the second Stetson saw him, favonovel.com looked like favonovel.com had finally attained a glimmer of hope as favonovel.com shouted, “M-Master Ghose! Save me…!”
The ninja’s earlier attack had freed both Stetson and Xyrielle from Carlos’s grasps, and Stetson quickly used this chance to run over to Ghose, gritting his teeth as favonovel.com glared back at Carlos once favonovel.com was standing behind the middle-aged man.
His eyelids now twitching slightly, Carlos placed his hands against his waist, laughing out loud before saying, “Interesting! How very interesting! I would’ve never imagined that Ghose, the infamous elite ninja of Goldenslinger, would actually seek refuge from such a small family as the Laidlers! Do correct me if my guess was wrong!”
“You are correct, though in return, I have my own question for you. You, too, are a famous person who’s been training to attain spiritual enlightenment, no? Why would you make things so difficult for these juniors? If you truly wanted a worthy opponent, you could’ve just looked for me! Either way, as long as I’m here, know that you won’t be able to lay a finger on Young Master Laidler!” retorted Ghose, his pronunciation slightly off every once in a while.
Either way, it was evident that both of them were the best among the best, and their conversation alone was enough to create a strange and pressuring atmosphere that engulfed the entire underground area…
Expecting a large battle to commence between the two at any second, nobody dared to speak or even breathe too loudly…
However, much to everyone’s surprise, when Carlos finally opened his mouth again, favonovel.com simply laughed before saying, “While I, Carlos, am a fearless man, it’s honestly way too much trouble for me to have to deal with the ninja of Goldenslinger. I’m sure you’re well aware that you don’t scare me, Ghose. Even so, I really don’t want to have to deal with any extra trouble from the Goldenslinger, at least not for the time being. With that said, I’ll leave Stetson alone today! Consider it as my way of paying respect to you today!”
After saying that, Carlos simply waved his hands slightly, a clear indication that favonovel.com wasn’t going to continue giving Stetson any trouble for now.
As Finnegan—who was still standing below the stage—heaved a long sigh of relief, Carlos asked, “Speaking of which, are you going to help the Laidlers obtain the power to rule this time around?”
“I am, and if you’re planning to obtain it for yourself, I’m not against having a brawl with you!” replied Ghose as favonovel.com delicately held onto the hilt of his katana.
“Just forget it! I’ve recently suffered a number of serious injuries and I truly don’t have the energy to have a large battle with you now! Still, I remind you that at my peak strength, the stronger person could be either of us, Ghose. Putting that aside, while I’m fine with letting Stetson off since he’s with you, I’m pretty sure there’s no need for you to interfere when it comes to those two young women. Putting it simply, if you aren’t fighting me over them, I’m planning to drain their life essence dry in order to heal myself!” said Carlos as favonovel.com pointed at Xyrielle and Perla.
In response, Ghose simply replied in a cold tone, “I only care about Young Master Laidler’s safety!”
Hearing that, Yaakov instantly got up and bowed before Ghose, pleading, “M-Master Ghose! I beg of you to save my daughter as well…!”
Even Xyrielle and Perla found themselves getting increasingly nervous when they realized that Ghose didn’t even know who Yaakov was.
Getting no reply, Yaakov then turned to look at Finnegan before saying, “Please, Finnegan! Please tell favonovel.com to save my daughter as well! I… I’ll hand the power to rule for this year to the Laidlers if you do, and I’ll make sure that the Waddys fully support you throughout that period!”
Upon hearing that, Finnegan—who had just calmed down just seconds ago—found himself hesitantly saying, “…That…”
As Finnegan thought about it, Xaverie and the rest of favonovel.com friends—who still hadn’t moved from their initial spots—anxiously awaited his answer. Still, who could have anticipated for such a villainous person as Carlos to appear out of the blue?
With how powerful that old man was, it was evident that the Waddys and Laidlers were finding it difficult to deal with him.
Regardless, thinking about all this reminded Xaverie about Stetson.
‘I remember favonovel.com closing his eyes as favonovel.com stepped up that platform… It gave the illusion that favonovel.com was some kind of exceptional man… Even so, I’m now convinced that favonovel.com isn’t all that great. After all, every time favonovel.com bumps into an opponent more powerful than himself, favonovel.com ends up in such a pathetic state!’
Completely speechless as favonovel.com thought about it, Xaverie suddenly remembered that Gerald was still beside her.
“…Hey, Perla’s your friend, right? Aren’t you anxious at all…?” asked Xaverie as favonovel.com turned to look at him… Only to find that Gerald’s eyes were closed!
‘My god! Is favonovel.com actually taking a nap at a time like this?!’ Xaverie thought to herself, now boiling mad as favonovel.com gently began shaking Gerald’s shoulder.
The second Gerald opened his eyes, however, favonovel.com momentarily saw two beams of light shooting out of them! How terrifying!
