A Man Like None Other

Chapter 2706 Count On Me

Right after Yuven left, a palace guard burst into the grand hall.

“King Lucian, the leader of Emerald Cauldron Sect, Hosen Holt, requests an audience.”

“Hosen? He just left recently. What could bring him here at this ungodly hour?” Lucian asked with a puzzled expression.

Despite his confusion, Lucian knew he had to show Hosen the deserved respect. After all, Emerald Cauldron Sect had recently formed an alliance with his city, and Hosen had crafted them a cornucopia of precious pills.

“Admit Mr. Holt,” Lucian ordered.

Soon, Hosen was led into the grand hall. Lucian's gaze fell upon his ragged appearance, a stark contrast to the ornate surroundings, and his astonishment slipped into his tone. “Mr. Holt, what happened to you? You look... disheveled.”

of a fight. He had fled in

Lucian, please... help me,”

Holt. Let's take this slowly,” Lucian replied while gesturing for Hosen to

sipping water and gathering his breath, Hosen recounted the upheaval in Emerald

Ebenez, who'd long played the

Cauldron Sect is internal. Is

a tactic to coax

Lucian, even though Emerald Cauldron Sect and Norwal City are currently bound by an alliance, it was only signed between you and me. Will Ebenez honor that agreement? If he allies with Demonic Cultivators and abandons your city, I fear your future will be fraught with worry.

understood the rules of Ethereal Realm, where self-interest ruled over friendships. No one would offer assistance without benefits. Thus, he made this enticing promise

said. “I can assist in reclaiming your sect. It is