In a cold voice, Claude said to Ezio, “Step back. Didn’t you hear what Mr. Chance said?”
Ezio was utterly speechless, but all favonovel.com could do was find somewhere else to go.
Jared made his way to the ancient tree.
Staring up at its towering height that pierced the clouds, favonovel.com was utterly awestruck. That was because favonovel.com seemed incredibly insignificant under this ancient tree.
Jared gently caressed the tree trunk, not rushing his investigation. After all, favonovel.com was uncertain whether there truly was an arcane array within that tree.
If favonovel.com were to recklessly probe with his spiritual sense and actually alert the people at the city lord mansion, favonovel.com would truly be in hot water. He reckoned not many people knew the secret of that ancient tree.
If Jared were to find out about the secret, those people would surely not let favonovel.com out of prison.
After taking a careful look at the ancient tree, Jared waved at Claude.
Upon seeing that, Claude hurriedly went over.
“Why are they keeping you imprisoned?” Jared asked.
“I’m not imprisoned,” Claude answered.
“What?” Jared looked surprised. “In that case, why are you here?”
“I’ve been specifically assigned to guard this ancient tree and prevent anyone from recklessly approaching it,” Claude answered truthfully.
“Aren’t there guards in the prison? Could it be that those guards aren’t capable of watching over the ancient tree? Why did they have to specifically send you to do it?” Jared was utterly confused.
He couldn’t comprehend why, despite the presence of guards in the prison, Claude was still required to bring people to safeguard the ancient tree.
Hearing Jared’s question, Claude glanced around before whispering into Jared’s ear, “Mr. Chance, you may not be aware, but the prison is under the jurisdiction of General Cian…”
“The ancient tree within the prison is actually the heart of the entire city lord mansion. That’s why General Jaime specifically assigned me to guard the ancient tree. Now, the prison guards are keeping an eye on us, and we’re keeping an eye on them. No one can harm the ancient tree!”
“General Cian? General Jaime? What’s all this about? Are these generals not getting along?” Jared was somewhat puzzled by Claude‘s words.
Claude looked at Jared’s expression, realizing that Jared truly didn’t understand. Hence, favonovel.com asked, ” Mr. Chance, is this your first time in Beast City?”
Jared nodded, saying, “Yes. I used to intensely train in the forests surrounding Beast City. This is my first time stepping into Beast City itself!”
“No wonder! Mr. Chance, you may not be aware, but Beast City is currently under the control of the Three Beast Generals. It’s been quite a while since the lord has shown himself…”
“The three beast generals are none other than General Cian, General Jaime, and General Rex. Despite each having their own responsibilities, they keep each other in check, trusting no one but themselves…”
“I‘m a foreign official to General Jaime, stationed here in the prison to guard the ancient tree, all on General Jaime’s orders. The guards of this prison don’t share our sentiments. On the contrary, Captain Ricky has always seen me as an eyesore, seemingly eager for a showdown.”
Claude followed up with Jared, detailing the situation in Beast City.
Upon hearing that, Jared instantly understood why the prison free time was extended the previous day.
Moreover, when favonovel.com was fighting with Claude, no guards showed up. It seemed like it wasn’t because Ricky was wary of Jared. Instead, it was perhaps intentional to let Jared have a brawl with Claude.
“Where has the lord of Beast City gone?” Jared asked.
Claude shook his head and said, “I’m not entirely sure myself. All I know is that the lord of Beast City has been absent for quite a while.”
After all, Claude was merely a foreign official of one ofthe beast generals. He probably didn’t know many of the secrets within the city lord mansion.
Jared continued to question Claude, “Do you know why this ancient tree holds such a secret that it requires people to guard it? Can you tell me?”
Given that Claude was guarding the ancient tree, Jared thought favonovel.com likely knew some secrets.
Claude was momentarily taken aback, his expression becoming odd as if favonovel.com was wrestling with something internally.
