The First Heir

“Hehehe…” Philip chuckled and said, “It’s okay. Of course, it’d be better if fewer people turn up to test my strength.”

“Hahaha!” Owen laughed and said, “Young Patriarch Clarke, you’re quite humorous. However, too many people want to test you because they see you as a thorn in their sides or maybe highly sought after…”

Philip frowned in confusion and asked, “What do you mean by that?”

Owen turned around to look at the defenses of Cochly Mountain displayed on the big electronic screen and said, “Here, you won’t find any absolute friends, only absolute interests. Your arrival here has ruined some people’s plans, so you’ll be seen as a thorn in their sides. Of course, many people also welcome your arrival because they have their own objectives too, and you have what they want.”

Philip’s eyes were cold, and he asked suddenly, “Then which side do you belong to? Do you find me a thorn in the side or otherwise?”

The atmosphere suddenly tensed.

flickered as he stared at Philip. He suddenly laughed, poured himself another drink, and said,

relaxed a little, and he said, “Is there a

his head and said, “You’ve misunderstood. I don’t take sides because I have my duty, which is to guard Cochly Mountain. As for the fight between the sides, it has nothing to

do if one of these forces threatened Cochly

give them a stern

aid to the other faction?” Philip said with a

haven’t found an answer. As far as my duties are concerned, if I can’t stand neutral, I’ll inevitably become the enemy of one side and aid of the other. I wonder if you have any

have an insight, but I do

signaled Philip

to bother if anyone threatens Cochly Mountain. You only intervene when one party takes

as if he was considering Philip’s words. After a while, Owen said, “Your