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

Philip’ s frown relaxed a little, and he said,

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 with me. I

Greene, what would you do if one of these forces threatened Cochly Mountain and your so-called

stern warning!”

aid to the other faction?” Philip said

before, but I haven’t found an answer. As far as my duties are

that l have an insight, but I do have a small

signaled Philip to

said, “You don’t have to bother if anyone threatens Cochly Mountain. You only

words. After a while, Owen said, “Your suggestion is