Cherished By Seven Sisters by Melvin Houle

Chapter 851 Sect Leader

“Are you serious?”

“As serious as the sun rises!”

After a moment of contemplation, Emrys suddenly pulled Peter over to Ruben, smiling ast he said, “Since you’re so keen on rebuilding Sword King Sect, I have a proposition for you. From now on, Peter will take on the mantle of the sect’s leader.”

Ruben’s eyes widened in shock. “This is no joking matter!” he exclaimed.

Peter was also taken aback.

Emrys‘ expression turned serious as he spoke. “Do you think I’m joking? When I accepted. Sword King’s inheritance, Mr. Peter was right there beside me. He’s practically a co- inheritor, and I see no problem with him becoming the sect leader.”

Emrys had so much on his plate that he hardly had the time or inclination to stay there. and play the role of a sect leader. Since Ruben was insistent, he simply thought that it would be best to pass the burden onto Peter instead.

“Besides,” Emrys continued in a playful tone, “when we were atop Sword King Mountain, you mistakenly believed that Mr. Peter was the inheritor, and you were so emotional about it. I’m guessing you must have already entertained the thought of making him the sect leader.”

Ruben awkwardly scratched his head.

he had entertained such

was his son. If he could become the sect leader, it would undoubtedly bring great honor to him as his father.

King. It had taken a great deal of effort to convince Caden

“Tigger, I can’t do it. How could

Three Sword Sects will just have to maintain the status quo for now. As for your

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just have to shoulder the burden myself.”

dawned on them that Emrys wasn’t just putting on an act. He truly viewed his role as the sect

a thought occurred to him. “I have a suggestion. Why don’t you appoint an acting sect leader? Whenever you’re ready to take over the position, you can have the acting sect leader step

was well aware of the man’s intentions but decided to play along nonetheless. “So, who do you think we should choose as

“Uh…”

himself at

wanted to give the position of sect leader to Peter? So why are you asking such a question now when I suggest appointing an acting sect leader? Surely you don’t expect me to boldly proclaim that we should choose my son, do you? What will Caden and Devon think

Ruben could only respond awkwardly, “I’ll defer to your judgment.”

then,” Emrys declared decisively, putting an

generous decision, Mr. Griffins!”

position of sect leader. Now that we have our new sect leader, I trust you will respect his decisions and follow his

“Hmph!”