Chapter 198: The War that Decides the Fate of 'The Bridge' Part 1
It was the afternoon of the next day that Kayn's group finally arrived at Drowsy Village.
As soon as they arrived, Jericho, Jadiel, and Randy quickly bid farewell to everyone to take care of important matters of the Herald Guild pertaining to the incoming war.
On the other hand, Kayn, Gilbert, Jude, and Charles made their way to return to the Evergreen Village to check on the progress of their allies and to also report to Old Mayor George what they'd achieved in their secret operation.
Of course, this doesn't include giving the Kingmaker to Old Mayor George. If the latter demands it, Kayn will do everything in his power to keep it. After all, he can't let Old Mayor George do the same as the person he swore to defeat. Take for example, taking advantage of the <<Cost of Loyalty>> Passive Skill of the Kingmaker.
Although Old Mayor George is not the type of person like Chief Kylo, there's still a chance that he will fall for the temptation of the Legendary-rank weapon and cause him to deviate from his original fate.
Kayn absolutely can't let that happen since Old Mayor George serves even greater good to everyone on Earth and inside the 'Tower' if he follows his original fate contrary to deviating from it.
Because Kayn and the others were still very tired from last night, they constantly transitioned from walking to resting as they continued on their journey to the Evergreen Village.
In the end, it took them nearly four hours to reach their destination.
"Kayn!" Friedrich immediately called out after seeing the young man walking out of the cave entrance of the Evergreen Village. Behind him were Gilbert, Jude, Charles, and Gnarlak. "Where were you all this time? Everyone was looking for you for a whole day yesterday because Old Mayor George needed you for something,"
"Did Gnarlak not inform you?" Kayn raised his eyebrows.
"Was he meant to inform us?" Friedrich turn to look at Gnarlak who was following Kayn.
"I thought that I should only tell them where you all were going if they ask me. They didn't ask, so I didn't tell them," Gnarlak quickly explain to defend himself.
Kayn could only sigh helplessly. He can't believe that there would be a time when Gnarlak can't be counted on. He can't really blame the latter though because he is also correct. Instead, he can only blame himself.
"I'll explain to Old Mayor George," Kayn looks around. But because he can't find Old Mayor George, he can only ask Friedrich. "Where's the old man?"
"Let me take you to him,"
Friedrich led the way.
Gilbert, Jude, and Charles wanted to rest more, so they left Kayn on his own. The latter can obviously handle this himself, so they aren't required to come with him. On the other hand, Gnarlak also bid farewell as he still has more things to do.
Even without needing to ask, Kayn could instantly understand that everyone is afraid to face Old Mayor George. It was natural, considering that he treats others differently from him who is the son-in-law of Mayor Sebastian.
As a matter of fact, seeing them back down, he also starts considering whether to face Old Mayor George or not.
Sadly, he has no other choice and he was already considerably far away from the huts. So, it would be considered very rude if he backs out now.
Not long after, Kayn and Friedrich reached the tent where he saw Old Mayor George being preoccupied with discussing different strategies with the rest of the necessary personnel of the Green Horn City.
Everyone from the seven people that caught his attention yesterday was present in the room and all of them immediately stopped when he entered.
In an instant, everyone's attention is now on him.
It was quite awkward at first, but he quickly shook it off and he started walking toward Old Mayor George without any hesitation.
Along the way, he only greeted Chastine as she was the only person he knew inside the tent aside from Old Mayor George and Friedrich.
"Where were you yesterday?" Old Mayor George asked with a stern tone in his voice.
"Well," Kayn waved his hand, immediately taking out the Kingmaker from his Storage Ring. "I went out to take this,"
A loud commotion immediately erupted inside the tent as everyone stared at the Kingmaker.
There was only one question inside everyone's mind right now, "How on Earth is the weapon of Chief Kylo, the leader of the Assembly of Freedom, now in the hands of Kayn?"
"You…" Old Mayor George was no exception as he too felt very shocked. "But how?"
Kayn waves his hand again to store the Kingmaker inside his Storage Ring before responding. "We went to Daze Village because we received news that Chief Kylo was going to attend an auction event in the establishment of one of my allies. We fought with him, and after so much struggle, we succeeded and stole the Kingmaker from him,"
"How about Chief Kylo?"
"He's probably looking for me all over Slumbering Forest as we speak," Kayn wasn't bothered by that fact because he expected that to happen.
"Well done!" Old Mayor George patted Kayn's shoulder. "Rest assured, I won't take the Kingmaker from you since it is your spoil of war,"
"Thank you," Kayn slightly bowed his head to express his genuine appreciation.
Contrary to Old Mayor George though, everyone else immediately started expressing their disagreement and disapproval of Kayn keeping the Kingmaker to himself.
"Why should we let a young man keep such a powerful weapon? If there's anyone we can entrust with it, it should be you!" Chief Kody exclaimed loudly.
"That's right!" Chief Kellan seconded the suggestion.
"A kid plus a powerful weapon. History has always proven that is a very bad idea," Chief Kash added.
Chief Harlem and Chief Perceval remained quiet, but it was very evident on their face that they also don't agree with Old Mayor George's idea.
It wasn't only them who opposed it, Emmet and Fabian also expresses their respective concerns.
As for Friedrich and Chastine, they remained silent as they believe in Old Mayor George's decision of entrusting the Kingmaker to Kayn. Of course, this was only possible because they have seen Kayn's ability and he has proven he has the capability to have such a powerful item.
"Silence!" Old Mayor George roared.
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