The Man's Decree

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.”

the grim signature of a fight. He had fled in haste, with

please... help me,” Hosen

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

gathering his breath, Hosen recounted the upheaval in Emerald

intensifying when he learned of the treacherous coup by Ebenez, who'd long played the loyal subordinate but had secretly colluded with

is internal. Is it my place to interfere?” Lucian

hesitation was a tactic to coax Hosen

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. The rise of Demonic Cultivators will shrink your realm of survival, and they

one would offer assistance without benefits. Thus, he made this enticing

brows furrowed as he weighed his options. “Very well,” he finally said. “I can assist in reclaiming your sect. It is not a difficult task, but we must wait a few days. In the meantime, stay here, where you will be