Life After Prison

Severin was unsure what Lejeune’s group was up to, so he felt that the best choice was to accept their offerings. “Thank you for your generosity.”

He was not about to give up on an opportunity that had fallen into his lap. Severin’s acceptance gave the five some respite as they breathed a sigh of relief. That seemed to demonstrate Severin’s openness to resolve their past misunderstandings.

The chance to go with Severin to Midland might just be within reach if they placed a bit more effort in appeasing him.

Unable to suppress the surge of pride in his heart any longer, he stood up and asked, “May I be so bold as to ask if there are any remaining slots among the twenty people you’ll bring to Midland?”

“I’m willing to pay you a handsome sum to secure a spot for myself!” another peak master asked as soon as Lejeune made that enquiry. They all expressed their readiness to offer resources and spiritual treasures in exchange for the opportunity to enter the Grandiuno Sacred Land!

Myles scoffed at their shamelessness.

“I knew they had some sort of ulterior motive for coming over here! They’re buttering you up to go with you to Midland! Look at yourself, Lejeune. Are you even worthy of asking him that question?”

The outrage was to be expected. They had previously supported Severin with various resources, all with the hope of receiving returns on their investment in him. In other words, Myles’s group was looking also to secure the chance to accompany Severin to Midland! Such a prospect was much more appealing than being mere practitioners in Midland.

Even Severin had a frown when he learned of the true motive for Lejeune’s group to visit him. The ‘Grandiuno Sacred Land token in his possession allowed for twenty individuals to follow him to Midland, gaining elite disciple status, while the remaining ones would be ordinary disciples.

Severin planned to take his family with him, which meant that thirteen spots were already occupied. With Myles’s group being given four more spots, there were only three spots remaining. He did not expect Lejeune’s group to eye a place among the twenty.

After careful consideration, Severin responded, “Peak Master Lejeune, I’m afraid there aren’t many spots left. As you know, my wives and close friends on Pearl Light Isle have already taken up thirteen places…”

Severin’s veiled refusal drew out a bitter reaction from Lejeune’s group, and they were overwhelmed with regret for favoring Karl over Severin.NôvelDrama.Org: text © owner.

Realizing that there was no convincing Severin, Lejeune’s group bid their farewell after chatting there for some time.

Myles sat in his chair and glanced over their departing figures. “Good on them for not insisting!”

Severin then looked up at Myles. “What about all of you then? What brings you here?”