A Man Like None Other

“Mr. Chance…”

As Jared and his companions continued their journey deeper into Cauldron Peak, they were abruptly halted by a shout.

When Jared looked over, he realized it was Forden and Heidi.

It seemed as though the two had been waiting for him.

“Mr. Zorn, why haven’t you ascended the mountain yet?” Jared asked in confusion.

“Mr. Chance, my father wishes to speak with you. Both Aunt Winona and Mr. Bellamy are present too,” Heidi said to Jared.

She probably feared that Jared wouldn’t go, so she brought up Winona and Hartwin.

After all, Jared came specifically for Winona, he should give her some face.

Upon hearing that both Winona and Hartwin were present as well, he simply nodded and followed Heidi and the others.

the newly joined siblings, Felipe and Freya, also

was waiting just ahead

seeing Jared

Chance,

long? You should know, the early climber always reaps the

why are you looking for me, Mr.

come to you seeking a favor. I’m aware of your good relationship with President Chance of the Central Alchemist Guild. Our two families hope to form an alliance with the guild. Like this, if anything were to happen on Cauldron Peak, we could at least have each

said, “Mr. Zeever, is something going to happen at Cauldron Peak? Otherwise, with the combined strength of the Zeever and Rider families, there’s no need to underestimate yourselves. Why would you need to join forces with the Central Alchemist Guild? Moreover, the Epean Alchemist Guild was also involved, right? If there was an alliance, it should have been

this juncture. The more people there were, the smaller portion

Alchemist Guild is to deal with Thaddeus and his group. We received word that Thaddeus has joined forces

combined strength is not enough to face them, which is why we hope to form an alliance

Cauldron Peak, the Central Alchemist Guild can take half.

that without offering some substantial benefits, nobody

to occur among the numerous alchemists on