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 drink, and

s frown relaxed a little, and he

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

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

course, I’ll give them a stern warning!” Owen said

an aid to the other faction?” Philip said with a

remark 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 stand neutral, I’ll inevitably become the enemy of one side and aid of the other.

have an insight,

signaled Philip to

anyone threatens Cochly

considering Philip’s words. After a while, Owen said, “Your suggestion is quite