Lord Protector Novel

“Is that so? Then why you don't tell me exactly what happened?” urged Harrison.

Hence, Phoenix spared no details when she explained what had happened to the man.

Harrison thought for a while after listening to Phoenix. “If Platinum really sowed discord between you and the new Centuria, he did deserve to die. However, I'll have to conduct an investigation first, and I'll ensure that you'll regret the day you were born if you dared hide anything from me.”

“You won't find me trembling in fear because I'm innocent, so investigate away.”

“On a side note, that new Centuria just wiped out both Calixion and Platinumion. What does that say about our faction if we let him live? Either he joins us, or he dies. There's no other way. Phoenix, come with me to get him to join the Southern Faction,” voiced Harrison.

“Is that really necessary? He can join us if he wants to, but what makes you think you have the right to make him do so?” questioned Phoenix, trying to defend Zeke. Since Harrison is determined to get Zeke to join the Southern Faction, and Zeke insists on remaining neutral, the two stubborn men will surely be at each other's throats if they meet. On top of that, Harrison will likely be the one that ends up dead since Zeke's strength is no joke, and if Zeke breaks the faction rules by murdering Harrison, he'll be hunted down like a dog.

Seeing that Phoenix was hesitating, Harrison scolded, “Did you just say that I have no right? Have you lost your mind, Phoenix? If possible, that man should be killed twice for murdering two of our Centurions, and you're asking me what right I have to make him join us? Whose side are you on? Don't tell me you've fallen for him!”

“T-That's nonsense!” Phoenix immediately shouted. “Don't test my patience with your nonsense, Harrison!”

“Hmph! If you refuse to come with me, I'll go by myself. Let's leave, men!” With that, Harrison led his team toward Zeke's base.

After some thought, Phoenix eventually decided to follow the group. If I'm there, I might be able to stop the two from going to war. Otherwise, the meeting will undoubtedly end in bloodshed. No matter who survives, there's no way Zeke can come out of this alive, so I have to save him.