Love At The Wrong Table

Chapter 1755 The Hidden Struggles and Unseen Stren

“Indeed, it wasn’t in the grandiose arena of the Airspace Group that I was bested by Xarri,” Rhett admitted, his voice carrying a touch of nostalgia as he surveyed the room.

“No, it happened right here.”

Rhett regarded Emmanuel with a look of admiration, clearly impressed by his sharp analytical skills. With a knowing smile, he continued, “For reasons known only to us, we arranged a private duel here. We clashed swords until the break of dawn, and ultimately, I emerged defeated.”

“But I see no trace of your defeat,” Emmanuel responded immediately, his gaze unwavering.

Rhett chuckled, a sound rich with amusement and acknowledgment. Emmanuel’s words weren’t intended to offer him an easy escape from his admission. “I was defeated here,” Rhett confessed, pointing to his heart with his thumb.

Emmanuel’s expression shifted to one of surprise and intrigue, his curiosity piqued by the story that lay between Rhett and Xarri.

“You bear a striking resemblance to him,” Rhett remarked, his eyes meeting Emmanuel’s with an intensity that seemed to penetrate his soul. “In the depths of your eyes, I glimpse a vast sea of stars, harboring limitless power.”

Emmanuel offered a bitter smile, reluctant to accept such grandiose praise. If he truly possessed boundless power, how was he unable to save his wife and Claudette?

Rhett’s compliments felt almost too contrived, like a balm for a wound still aching.

too much. Instead, he turned his attention to Emmanuel’s wounds, examining them with a discerning eye. “Did you clash with Scarlet?” he inquired, his tone filled

a bitter smile tugging at his lips. “She came

Rhett remarked, despite not having witnessed the battle himself. His words sent a shiver down Emmanuel’s spine, as if the older man possessed an uncanny insight into events he

be some kind of seer? Emmanuel wondered, his curiosity mingling with a sense

grew serious as he said, “Scarlet is a once–in–a–century genius, a force of nature with few equals. Even I cannot best her. The fact that she sought you out means you possess extraordinary abilities. Surviving an encounter with her is proof that she’s taken notice of your strength. She desires a worthy adversary–a fair fight to truly test

momentarily taken aback. He knew Scarlet was indeed formidable, but could it be true that even Rhett found himself lacking in comparison? Or was Rhett merely

must be the destined king that Xarri foretold!” Rhett suddenly declared, his words striking Emmanuel like

and Quell speak of this prophecy?” Emmanuel asked, his curiosity piqued and his heart racing. “I’m eager to understand how Xarri came to make such a

his gaze, his expression distant. “I am not Xarri. I do not claim to understand all of

Emmanuel interjected instinctively, his voice tinged

nod. “He yearned to achieve this long ago, yet he doubted his ability to succeed. When he reached the summit of the Dark Night Islands, he found himself akin to

pang of recognition at these words. It was a profound sorrow to walk a path unshared by others, to bear the weight of solitude when your vision

now, you have arrived,” Rhett said, turning to Emmanuel with a knowing smile. “Will you be the Wolf

change sweeping across the Dark Night Islands had not escaped Rhett’s notice. Xarri had possessed great strength and remarkable wisdom, yet he had

strength made others revere him, and the lower ranks felt

night wolf members were changing because of him.