Chapter 1221

Charles nodded, also agreeing that it was a better course of action.

Caleb firmly stopped them. “No. You cannot descend the mountain at this time.”

Before Shane could say anything, the Cox family members became panicked.

“Why are you preventing us from going down the mountain? What exactly is the Medicina family planning? Surely you’re not trying to hinder the Gordon family from competing for the white flag?”

Caleb glanced at them, his voice icy as he replied, “If I wanted to hinder your pursuit of the white flag, wouldn’t it be easier for me to not stop you from seeking help and instead send you down the mountain?”

The members of the Cox family froze.

Shane looked grim. “Then why didn’t you allow us to search for her?” he asked, suppressing his anger. “If something happens to Neera, what’s the point of the Gordon family fighting for the white flag?”

“I know that cliff isn’t very steep, and it’s covered with a lot of vegetation,” Caleb explained calmly and patiently as he pursed his lips. “Even if someone were to fall, they wouldn’t get hurt. Besides, it’s close to the rescue team at the foot of the mountain. If anything were to happen, they would definitely be found. Given Ms. Garcia’s status as the head of the Gordon family, we would surely hear something. However, we haven’t received any news, which means she’s fine, and that she’s likely heading toward the top of the mountain. If you’descend the mountain now, you might miss her. Would that be acceptable to you?”

Those words immediately silenced everyone in the Gordon family’s group.

but, ultimately, did not insist

to the top

he addressed Caleb honestly, “If the Medicina family wishes to compete for the white flag, you can part ways with us now. With Neera’s whereabouts unknown at the moment, the Gordon family’s main priority is to find her. Nothing else matters. We might slow down your progress. The Medicina family has been a great

curled upward as he returned

family has no intention of competing for the white flag. As for the position of district president, I have no plans to vie for it either. So there’s no question of any delay. We can continue our journey together. Speaking of which, Ms. Garcia

by his sincerity, Shane nodded solemnly. “Very well, then.”

their ascent up the mountain, and it was only then that Caleb revealed the news to

after we captured that group in the valley, we learned from them that all the forces of Lordsworth Estate have united. They are preparing to purge the families of the Bartitsu Guild. Since the

let out a cold laugh. “What do you mean, what’s my view? There’s

“I understand. You’re trying to gauge my intentions. Rest assured, I won’t turn against the Medicina family because of this. On

join forces with Lordsworth Estate to

scoff. “Join forces? Absolutely unnecessary. Those two night raids, unsurprisingly, are almost certainly the actions of the ancient martial families targeting the Gordon family. In fact, ever since the rumors started circulating at the election conference, those families in the Bartitsu Guild have been watching us, the Gordon family, like a tiger watching its prey, intent on

mercy,

need for us to take the moral high ground. It’s always been a matter of life and

expect him to say that.

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