The night passed quickly. The next morning, Dustin was ready to leave after washing up and changing into a set of clean clothes.
“Dustin, this trip will be dangerous. Why don’t I go with you? At least we can take care of each other.” Maximus came running after him from his room. There was a sword hanging behind his back as well.
He might not be very skilled, but he was still capable of keeping watch for Dustin.
“It’s alright. You stay at home. Protecting Mr. Shaffer is your top priority.” Dustin patted Maximus’s shoulder. “Remember, if something goes south, leave with Mr. Shaffer. Don’t take any risks.”
“Got it.” Maximus nodded heavily. “I’ll put my life on the line to make sure that Mr. Shaffer is safe!”
“Don’t say that. I’m just going out for a while. It won’t take too long. You guys just need to be careful. I’m leaving now.
With that, Dustin left the house.
The trip to Quandary Mountain would take around two hours as it was located on the city’s outskirts. Due to its sparse population, the area wasn’t well- known. As for the Scenic Monastery in the mountain, the place was unknown to the public.
If it weren’t for the information given to him by the person in the palace, Dustin wouldn’t know that the once powerful and glorious Prince of Carsonne would settle into the quiet monastery life. Still, some things that couldn’t be avoided.
When Dustin was on his way to the Scenic Monastery, an invisible force started circulating around in the center of Oakvale. All those in power were ready to move at a moment’s notice.
At this moment, in Jadeleaf manor, Anders was playing out a military strategy on a miniature sandfield in his study. However, his focus was on something else.
“Sir Anders!” One of his trusted subordinates walked quickly toward him and informed him respectfully, We just received an urgent confidential letter. Please read it now.”
“Really? Show me then.” Anders took the letter, and his eyes lit up when he read the content.
“Dustin Rhys is on his way to the Scenic Monastery in Quandary Mountain. He must be stopped at all costs. If necessary, kill on sight!”
Anders read the letter in a very low voice, and the smile on his face got wider with each passing moment.
“It looks like someone in the palace is getting impatient. They finally know that Dustin Rhys is a huge problem, and they want him dead before he finds out anything,” he said.
“Sir Anders, what should we do?” the subordinate asked.
“We listen to orders, of course.” Anders smiled knowingly. “As an army general, our priority is to obey orders. We’ll do as we’re told. We have someone to back us up if there’s any accident.”
He had been worrying about how to eradicate Dustin Rhys without leaving any trace a few moments ago. Now, things were in his favor. There was no need to worry.
He had received an order from his superiors, and he only needed to follow their orders.
“Why are you still standing there? Go and gather the Fang Legion quickly! We’re going to Quandary Mountain to kill the national thief!” Anders shouted.
“Yes, sir!” The subordinate left quickly when he got the order. Very soon, a team of elite soldiers was assembled and on their way to the mountain.
Meanwhile, at the headquarters of Celestial Alliance, Fenley was sitting cross-legged in deep meditation. He was in a room especially conducive for meditation.
The meditation room in Celestial Alliance had the Spirit Rally Formation to facilitate the meditation process. However, initiating the Spirit Rally Formation required a lot of rare resources. As such, every moment in this formation was very precious.
Normal members wouldn’t have this treatment. Only real big shots could enjoy this benefit of the meditation room.
Suddenly, there was a knock on the door.
