The First Heir

“Um, thanks for just now.” Philip broke the awkward silence and said to Laurie, who nodded upon hearing this.

“It’s nothing. What’s important is that you’re fine. We’re friends, after all,” Laurie replied and smiled.

The atmosphere became awkward again. Philip was exasperated but did not know what to say. After all, things were quite embarrassing earlier.

Fortunately, Dion returned soon, and everyone ate before returning to their rooms.

Lying on the bed, Philip looked at the ceiling and was lost in thought. After today’s incident, Philip realized that he still had many shortcomings. An illusion almost killed him, which was not a good sign.

“If this happens again, what should I do? I don’t even know when I entered the illusion…” Philip pondered.

After thinking about it, it should be the moment when he attacked the man.

However, he did not notice anything at all. Was it because the illusion was too special or that he was too careless?

Philip had a long list of questions with no way of verifying them. He could only wait for the female thief to wake up before asking her. Thus, Philip sat on the bed and began to practice.

***

A night passed.

exhaled and opened his eyes, which contained a sharp glint in

night of practice allowed his body

this time, Dion’s

responded and walked

simple meal, Laurie dragged him

not even have time to talk

dumbfounded, not knowing what Laurie was up

into several

there a purpose behind this?” Philip could not help asking, and

plainly, if you have background and influence, you’ll be given a venue that’s neither difficult nor easy. If you’re extremely powerful, you’ll be given a venue so easy that you can pass without lifting a finger,” Laurie

shady businesses were going

show, but such things are unavoidable. After all, people of great power hope that their younger generation can

have no background, or those who refuse to join any major forces, they’ll generally be given the