The Pinnacle of Life Chapter 678

Nathan spoke up before Alex could. “Hmph, as if he deserves to be welcomed by us!” Nathan saw Alex as a grandmaster, so he figured that this lowly battle was already child’s play to Alex. This was why he thought that this Intermediate-Mystic rank old man didn’t deserve to be welcomed. Unfortunately, Nathan was on the same side as Lex, and even looked like one of Lex’s underlings in others’ eyes. Lex was ranked very low in the SCBA, almost ranked at last place. So Nathan’s words made those who overheard him huff angrily. Some even knew Lex as well. “Hey Gunther, well aren’t you just great? So you’re no longer showing respect to Lord Bale, huh? Oh, is it because he’s retiring from his position as president today? Have you decided to take that spot?” Lex chuckled lightly, not saying a word. This somehow angered them even further. They thought that Lex was just trying to put up a tough act and started insulting him under their breath as they walked away because they were worried they might get involved in this. They didn’t want Lord Bale to punish them as well. Just then, Philip noticed Lex and hesitated, but he still approached him voluntarily. With this, the few people who insulted Lex had a smug expression plastered on their faces. They thought Lord Bale had overheard Nathan and came to give them a piece of his mind. Many started to shoot pitiful looks towards Lex. One even snitched on him as well. “Lord Bale, you might not know this, but Lex is waiting to take your position as president! He even said that you don’t deserve his greetings!” Lex shot a dirty glare at that guy. ‘What a backstabber.’ Upon hearing this, anger and frustration welled up inside of Philip’s heart. Despite this, he was still cursed with the parasitic worm, so he didn’t date show any of his negative emotions at the time. ‘If Alex activated the parasitic worm now, wouldn’t that mean I’d be dead? Then it would be too late even if Tristan were to bring the best imperial doctor over.’ Hence he knew that he had to act humble and respectful towards Lex for now. Once the worm was out, he would definitely have him pay for his actions. Lord Bale ignored that snitch and pushed him away. He approached Lex, relieved after realizing that the terrifying beast wasn’t around him. “Lord Lex, may I speak to you in private?” Upon hearing this, the SCBA members who insulted Lex were appalled as they stared at them in disbelief. ‘Lord Bale had referred to Lex Gunther as Lord Lex so respectfully.’ ‘What is happening?’ ‘Is Lord Bale out of his mind?’ Alex took a few glances at Philip, not revealing his identity. Philip and Lex had only talked to each other for a minute or so. Philip kept it short since he had to make a speech later as the president to start the battle officially. Lex came back to Alex. “Lord Bale just said that the Colemans of Missouri have their eyes on the Sky Tower and sent someone over to participate as well. Since the Colemans were a big and powerful family, Hydra Group couldn’t afford to offend them, so he couldn’t stop this. Oh and, Mr. Rockefeller, do you two know each other?” Alex said calmly, “I was the one who wounded his hand.” “Huh?” Lex was extremely shocked. In just a brief moment, Lord Bale’s speech was over, announcing that the battle had officially started. Just then, a figure flashed right towards the stage. It was a beautiful woman, one of the princesses of the Coleman family, Ange. She spoke up. “The Coleman family of Missouri wants the Sky Tower. So if any of you don’t agree, come up on stage and fight me!”