The female staff was far from timid. Upon seeing Madman, immediately questioned him, “How did you get in? I don’t recall seeing you enter the purgatory. Answer me. Did you sneak in without buying a ticket? Pay up now, or you’ll be arrested…”
When Madman entered the purgatory, the staff lady hadn’t even started working yet, so was completely unaware.
“F*ck you! When have I ever paid to enter the purgatory? I’ve always gotten in for free!”
Back then, Madman indeed entered the purgatory without any charge. Unbeknownst to the female staff, mistakenly thought Madman had snuck in.
“Stop bragging! Even our city lord has to pay to enter the purgatory. If you don’t make up the difference now, don’t expect me to be polite!” The female staff was about to take action.
At the same time, the guards surrounding the purgatory also flocked over, assuming that Jared and his group were causing trouble.
Just as tensions were mounting between the two parties, Maceo hurried over with his people in a rush.
“Stop! Everyone, stop!” Bellowing loudly, Maceo came running.
“Boss, these guys sneaked in without paying. They should compensate, yet they have the audacity to fight back,” the female staff said to Maceo.
“Get lost!” With a casual flick, Maceo pushed the female staff aside.
Then, turning to Jared with a full-faced smile, said, “Boss, you’re out. I brought someone specially to welcome you…”
Jared looked at Maceo with a perplexed expression on his face. He didn’t know Maceo at all.
Why on earth is this guy addressing me as his boss right off the bat?
On the other hand, Eason was utterly flabbergasted.
The man before us is the city lord of Rhino City Why on earth is addressing Jared as his boss?
Is mistaking Jared for someone else?
Madman looked at Maceo and said, “Maceo, what are you trying to imply? Are you trying to snatch my boss away?!”
“Madman, who’s trying to snatch your boss away? You can consider as your boss. Of course, I can too…”
After Maceo finished speaking, looked at Jared with a full-faced smile and said, “Boss, my name is Maceo Ochs, the city lord Rhino City.”
Upon hearing that it was the city lord, Jared immediately became respectful. After all, if it hadn’t been for Rainah’s help in the beginning, they wouldn’t have been able to enter Rhino City. The man standing before them was none other than the father of Rainah and Bastian.
“Oh! It’s you, Lord Maceo! My apologies for the oversight…” Jared hastily greeted.
“Boss, just call me Maceo,” Maceo humbly said. “I’ve already prepared a banquet at the city lord mansion. You’ve worked hard undergoing your trial at the purgatory. I hope you‘ll do me the honor of taking some time to rest.”
“I-Is that okay?” Jared looked at Eason, somewhat at a loss. After all, Eason was familiar with that place and knew the character of the city lord well, while Jared didn’t know Maceo.
“Since the city lord has extended such a warm invitation, let’s go, then,” Eason said.
Having the chance to build a good relationship with Maceo was a rare opportunity. One couldn’t possibly miss it.
“All right. Lead the way, then…” Jared gave a nod.
Maceo led Jared and the others back to the city lord mansion. They used the Teleportation Array, so they returned instantly, leaving Jared deeply moved.
When and Eason first arrived, they had to fly for a long time to get there. Surprisingly, with the Teleportation Array, they could arrive instantly. However, that Teleportation Array was located within the city lord mansion and virtually inaccessible to the average person.
Maceo was warmly welcoming Jared and his companions. As they were exchanging toasts, Maceo turned to Jared and asked, “Boss, I was wondering if you might have some time to let me cultivate in your tower…”
“How did you know about my tower?” Jared was taken aback.
It seemed like had never mentioned it to anyone else. Only Eason and Madman knew about his Pentacarna Tower. He had never brought it up with Maceo, either.
Maceo confessed, “To be honest, Boss, once you entered the purgatory, I could observe everything through a bronze mirror.”
