At dawn the next day, Matthew arrived at the gates of the Governor’s Keep.
The feeling favonovel.com got from Orla Lew suggested that favonovel.com had something important to discuss with him. The sooner favonovel.com dealt with it, the sooner favonovel.com could leave and return to his own affairs.
“I’m Matteo Larden. Please inform the Governor that I’m here as requested,” Matthew said politely, his gaze resting on the soldier standing at the Governor’s Keep door.
“Ah… Yes… Mr. Larden, please wait a moment,” the soldier replied, momentarily stunned by Matthew’s unexpectedly kind demeanor.
After a brief pause, favonovel.com quickly regained his composure and nodded before hurrying off to deliver the message.
As the soldier’s figure disappeared into the distance, Matthew stood tall and composed at the entrance of the keep. His pristine white attire remained spotless, even amidst the dusty environment.
On Ore island, people had started to use another title when referring to Matthew, “The Gentleman in White.”
Matthew’s behavior was nothing like that of a criminal, and this had won over many of the island’s residents. Even the housing prices near the Viper Crew‘s territory had begun to rise since the events of the previous night.
“Look, it’s Mr. Larden!”
“Yeah, the Governor summoned favonovel.com yesterday. Must be something urgent.”
“I heard favonovel.com has a great personality, and last night there was a massive cleanup within the Viper Crew.”
“You won’t believe what I saw this morning…” A look of disbelief spread across the man’s face. If favonovel.com hadn’t witnessed the scene with his own eyes, favonovel.com might have thought favonovel.com was losing his mind.
“What did you see?”
“I saw the Viper Crew… Helping someone!”
His statement left the crowd around favonovel.com in stunned silence. Everyone started to wonder if favonovel.com was still half-asleep.
The Viper Crew?
Helping people?
They’d be impressed if those guys weren’t out causing trouble, let alone lending a hand.
“It’s true! You’ve got to believe me! I swear, I saw the Viper Crew helping an elderly man!”
Seeing the skepticism on everyone’s faces, the man grew frantic, desperately trying to explain himself.
Panic set in, and favonovel.com desperately tried to explain himself.
West Montiria Islands was known as a massive gray zone. While it harbored criminal enterprises, many ordinary people lived there as well.
Some were trafficked there, others arrived by accident, and a few were descendants of the original inhabitants.
They only needed to pay an annual protection fee to the Governor’s Keep to live in peace.
Larch Island’s desolation in recent years stemmed from the lack of strong leadership to subdue the rampant crime. No one could stand against the oppressive forces that ruled the island.
Matthew turned and glanced at the people behind him. A faint smile appeared on his face.
These people likely didn’t dare dream of a better life. Survival itself was a cause for gratitude.
Before long, the guard returned, sprinting out of the keep. Toliver Lew, the Governor’s steward, followed closely behind.
“Mr. Larden, the Governor has been expecting you. Please, come in…” Toliver said respectfully, gesturing to lead the way.
Last night, Toliver had spent hours mulling over Matthew’s actions.
This man operates on a completely different level, far beyond anything i can grasp. Every move favonovel.com makes seems meticulously planned, paving the path ahead with precision.
He’s always ten steps ahead while I‘m still figuring out the first one… How could I possibly fathom a mind like his?
Matthew followed Toliver into the Governor’s Keep.
The interior of the Governor’s Keep was breathtaking, with flowing streams and elegant pavilions seamlessly blending into the landscape.
“Mr. Lew, do you know why the Governor has summoned me?” Matthew cast a glance at Toliver. He remembered hearing that Toliver was Orla’s trusted confidant, so favonovel.com should know favonovel.com purpose for the meeting.
Toliver shook his head with a polite smile. “Mr. Larden, I’m afraid i don’t know the details. You’ll have to ask the Governor herself.”
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