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.

at Philip. He suddenly laughed, poured himself another

relaxed a little, and

misunderstood. I don’t take sides because I have my duty, which is to guard Cochly Mountain. As for the fight

but he thought about it and asked, “Commander Greene, what would you do if one of these forces threatened Cochly Mountain

stern warning!” Owen said coldly,

wouldn’t you become an aid to the other faction?” Philip

startled Owen. He stared at Philip for a long time and finally said with a smile, “No one has ever said this to me. You’re the first. I’ve thought about it before, but I haven’t found an answer. As far as my duties are concerned, if I can’t

say that l have an insight, but I do have

signaled Philip to

have to bother if anyone threatens Cochly Mountain. You

if he was considering Philip’s words. After a while, Owen