Chapter 2277 The Fall of Master Theron

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Gwain was caught off guard by Master Theron’s question. Not once had anyone ever told him which of his ancestors had actually mastered the Dragon Tome.

Master Theron spoke calmly, “If the Dragon Tome truly belongs to the Lannister family, then someone from your lineage must have understood it. Yet, history records only one person who successfully mastered it–the founding abbot of the Chapel of Oros

His voice remained steady as he added, “That happened 456 years ago. Our chapel’s records document it clearly. Mr. Gwain, are you suggesting that centuries–old records have been fabricated?”

“Well…” Gwain clenched his jaw, struggling for a response. He didn’t have a real answer, but he refused to back down.

“Hmph! Who’s to say? None of us were there to witness it. Since the day I was born, everyone–my family, my clan, even outsiders–has said that the Dragon Tome belongs to the Lannister family. That can’t be a lie!”

Master Theron gave him a thoughtful look. “How old are you, Mr. Gwain?”

“Twenty–seven,” Gwain answered proudly, flicking his hand dismissively.

Master Theron remarked sincerely, “A rare gift indeed. Reaching this level of martial skill at your age is truly extraordinary.”

Just then, his tone shifted. “That being said, it’s not surprising that you don’t know the full story. The truth is, Victor borrowed the Dragon Tome from the Chapel of Oros long ago, and I was the one who arranged it.”

Gwain’s eyes narrowed.

Master Theron continued, “Victor swore he’d return it, but instead, it vanished. When I confronted him, he claimed his younger brother, Eric, had taken it.”

“I went to Eric, and he assured me he’d find it and return it. However, when I returned a year later, the entire city of Zovince already believed the Dragon Tome belonged to the Lannister family.”

“At that time, Mr. Gwain, you were just a newborn. It’s no surprise you never heard the real story.”

Gwain felt a flicker of doubt but quickly dismissed it. “Ha! You expect me to believe that? Why has no one spoken about it for so many years if it were true? Besides, my father isn’t the type to stoop so low!”

“So, you’re Eric’s son?” Master Theron let out a deep sigh. “Your father is a cunning man. He speaks in half- truths, twisting facts to his advantage. I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s deceived, even you. He’s been plotting something far greater than you realize. Though what exactly that is, I do not know.”

Gwain’s expression darkened.

in the Lannister Estate, but does anyone actually know if he’s

no matter what’s happened in the world, he hasn’t shown himself–not even for events that

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pulled him from his thoughts. “Mr. Gwain, let me speak plainly. The Dragon Tome and the Reverse Dragon Palm are both sacred martial arts of

tome belongs to you. Yet the truth is, it was stolen nearly

the one who stole it, but the Dragon Tome was damaged in the struggle. Half of it was lost. Ever since the previous abbot

grand master, the Zen Master, spent years trying to recover it. He even enlisted the help of the Five Great Martial Arts Clans to reconstruct

words. He asked, “Who were the

each worked on a version. However, none of them were complete. Each

stiffened. A realization struck him–one that left

arts contained elements of the upper half of the Dragon Tome. It wasn’t a coincidence–it came

to admit was that he had

and the Dragon Tome

own version. Only

Gwain snapped. He refused to believe it. Accepting such a truth would be an insult to his

me that the Dragon Tome is ours! You and the Summerton family stole it! And

sighed. “I have told you the truth, Mr. Gwain. The Dragon Tome is no longer in our library. I won’t hold it against you whether

me, but I certainly

Without warning, Gwain lunged.

old friar is gone, no one can argue

nothing back. His attacks

shock, Master Theron was far

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their nearly matched strength, Gwain

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