With that, Speedy intended to turn around and leave but did not expect to see Phoenix and the others line up to block his way.

Even though his heart was racing, he pretended to be calm. “Hey, hey, hey! What are you guys doing? Get out of my way now!”

In response, Phoenix inquired wittily, “You don't have a problem with us, Southern Faction, inviting you over for dinner, do you?”

“As I said, I don't have the time because I have some business to attend to. We can do this another time,” replied Speedy.

“Are you really going to turn us down like this, Speedy? How disappointing. I didn't think we'd be so unimportant to you.”

At that point, Speedy knew he would not be able to leave. It's impossible to force my way out with this many people in front of me. For now, my best play is to stall for time. As soon as they let their guard down, I'll make a break for it. “Since everyone is insisting that I stay for dinner, that's what I'll do then.”


“Draco, could you get everything ready?”

After nodding, Draco turned to Speedy. “Please wait a moment, Speedy. I already have my people prepare dinner for us.”

As if! They're probably on their way to get Mr. Williams, and I'm about to turn into his punching bag. Speedy then started looking for an opportunity to escape as soon as he found a cool spot to sit down.

Meanwhile, the guards beaten up by Speedy hurried to Zeke's room and knelt outside. “We have a situation that requires your attention, Mr. Williams.”

Zeke, who was in his room discussing the divine weapon forging technique with Ossa Dei, walked out and frowned when he noticed the guards' bruised and swollen faces. “What happened?”

“Southern King sent Speedy to retrieve spiritual iron. We tried to stop him according to the rules, but he forced his way in. Since we couldn't stop him, he should be heading to the Spirit Stone reserve for spiritual iron now,” replied one of the guards.

“Speedy? That's an interesting name,” commented Zeke. “Was he responsible for your injuries?”

The guards responded by nodding.

“List down your injuries. I'll avenge you by giving him five times the beating,” promised Zeke.
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