At Allardland.
Bernard, along with Cedric and many of the elite from Allardland, all took to the skies together.
Before them stood a young man in white, accompanied by a woman in a silk skirt. Behind the pair was none other than Talcott.
Behind Talcott, there stood twelve sword-bearing cultivators, each at least in the Ultimate Realm Level Five.
Upon seeing this lineup, a sense of gravity washed over Bernard and his companions, their expressions turning solemn.
Talcott had brought these people here, so surely nothing good was about to happen.
Despite being confronted with so many formidable opponents, Bernard was not afraid. After all, Allardland had a powerful figure backing them up!
Arthur himself had bestowed Allardland with thousands of years of prosperity.
Although the people before Bernard were undeniably powerful, there was nothing they could do to Allardland!
Bernard turned to Talcott and asked, “Talcott, you still dare to bring people into Allardland? Do you also want to die?”
Talcott’s expression darkened, yet he dared not show his anger. He said, “King Bernard, please don’t misunderstand. This time, I’m merely guiding His Highness. He’s looking for Jared!”
“His Highness?” Bernard looked at Octavion. “Are you from the Celestial Palace?”
Octavion nodded.
“Yes!”
“What do you want with Mr. Chance? Are you planning on seeking revenge?” Bernard asked.
“I’m just here because of his reputation!” answered Octavion.
“Because of his reputation?” Bernard was somewhat taken aback. However, he didn’t believe Octavion’s words and responded with a cold tone, “Mr. Chance is not in Allardland. He has been gone for several days now!”
“I know. That’s why I came here to wait for him!”
Of course, Octavion knew that Jared was not there.
Bernard furrowed his brows, sizing up Octavion.
He couldn’t comprehend what Octavion’s motives were.
From the looks of it, it seemed they weren’t there to start a fight. After all, there was no hint of malice about them.
“There’s no saying when Mr. Chance will come to Allardland,” Bernard stated.
“It doesn’t matter, I’ll wait until then. I know for sure you can contact him!”
After Octavion finished speaking, he gradually descended, landing gently on the ground. He then settled himself cross-legged atop a large boulder.
Witnessing this scene, Bernard was filled with doubts, yet he had no other options. All he could do was lead his men back to the city, leaving Octavion and his men waiting outside.
“Your Highness, I…”
Upon seeing Bernard leave, Talcott wanted to notify Octavion before he too took his leave.
He certainly didn’t want to wait here for Jared’s arrival. If it came down to a real fight and Arthur showed up, he reckoned he would die from fear.
However, he didn’t dare to express his feelings openly and hesitated over his words.
“Do you want to leave?”
Octavion turned his gaze toward Talcott.
Although there wasn’t a trace of displeasure or anger in Octavion’s gaze, that single look was enough to send fear shooting through Talcott.
Octavion hadn’t really expected Talcott to do anything; he simply needed the latter to lead the way.
Yet, as the leader of the Demon Seal Alliance, Talcott was so timid and faint-hearted. How could he possibly work for the Tenth Hall?
“No, no, no, I’m not leaving. How could I possibly leave while you’re still here, Your Highness!”
Talcott quickly shook his head, not daring to utter a word about leaving.
Lorelei looked at Octavion, who was sitting atop the boulder, and began to speak. “Octavion, are we really going to wait right here? We have no idea how long it might take!”
“It won’t be too long…” Octavion replied with a smile.
He knew that once Bernard returned, the latter would surely inform Jared. Hence, it wouldn’t take long for Jared to come rushing back.
Octavion’s guess was spot on. After Bernard returned, he immediately had Cedric use the communication device to contact Jared.
At that time, Jared was in Southedge City, bidding farewell to Rory.
Upon receiving the message from Cedric, Jared was filled with urgency as he rushed to the square, ready to board the airship and head to Allardland.
Jared hadn’t anticipated that even with Arthur’s intervention, the people from the Celestial Palace remained undeterred. They even dared to trouble Allardland!
