Chapter 135

Chapter 135 New Alliance

“I’m sorry, Lacy.”

Rachel looked at her friend with a face full of remorse. She had been confined at home by her brother for days until the defeat of the three families led by Tisiphone allowed her second brother, Daniel, to release her, hoping she could plead with Lacy.

She was naturally unwilling. Already feeling guilty, going to beg for mercy was simply too shameless. Afterwards, Carites’ team surrounded the Agathelin branch in Hope Lane and did not launch an attack, leaving a heavy stone in the hearts of those inside.

The matter started with Daniel. This second brother of Rachel’s had been managing affairs in Hope Lane and came into contact with the White Cross Sword. Later, he also learned some basic sword skills and combat techniques like his father Jerlink. Over time, he was unknowingly influenced by some people within the White Cross Sword and eventually joined the Frost Rose.

After Jerlink arrived in Hope Lane, he followed the organization’s instructions to confine his father and then join forces with the Tisiphone family to target Carites during the banquet. Although it seemed extremely foolish in hindsight.

But in his heart, he believed this was a noble act for the greater good.

Regardless of whether the Frost Rose was just or unjust, his method of dragging his relatives into it was extremely despised.

Vergha, once part of the West Wind, always valued family and kinship. This kind of behavior was seen as extremely despicable by those around him.

After Jerlink was released, he immediately ordered him to be imprisoned and handed over to Carites for punishment.

This situation left Lolan Hill somewhat troubled. Not dealing with it would certainly not do; failing to punish wrongdoing would sow seeds of injustice and fail to provide closure for those who sacrificed themselves in the conflict.

However, the Agathelin family had indeed provided significant assistance to Carites. The friendship between Angus and Jerlink, their years of cooperation, and recent negotiations with the Immature Moon Council made rash action seem inhumane.

In the end, Jerlink personally went to apologize with Rachel.

After several days of changing circumstances, Jerlink realized that Carites would gradually become the dominant force of the new Vergha Alliance. Whether out of past feelings or future interests, they should align themselves and eliminate any barriers.

Thus, the Agathelin family took the initiative to announce the revocation of Daniel’s right of succession, severed family ties, and after flogging him, exiled him far away. This gave everyone an explanation and saved his life. Although he could not return to the family, he could still be secretly supported to avoid poverty and starvation.

Watching his daughter chat with Lolan Hill, Jelink heaved a sigh of relief. Although he had an undutiful son, at least he had a daughter to make up for it. This way, the next generation of the Yagtilin and Karithes families could still maintain their former friendship, and he could feel a bit more at ease when he grew old.

With the support of this talented ‘niece,’ as long as the Yagtilin family followed her, they would live comfortably.

But in large families, especially merchant guilds, it was common not to put all their eggs in one basket.

After the internal split in Vergha, many of the dozen major merchant guilds that had previously cooperated with the Karithes on projects were now located in the eastern region. Although they currently submitted to the Frost Rose, they had transferred some of their assets and嫡

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Trade projects would be initiated, and products from the southern islands would be transported by merchant guilds to the Snow Blossom Five Kingdoms in the north for sale.

At the same time, the雏月议会 (Chu Yue Council) would establish法师分会 (Mage Branches) in major cities across the alliance, accepting excellent youths as apprentices and providing support to local extraordinary powers to fend off attacks from demonic beasts and other enemies.

In addition, if there were various needs, one could also contact the Mage Branches to obtain support and guidance; naturally, prices would be freely agreed upon by both parties.

It could be foreseen that in the future, the mages of the Chu Yue Council would confront the alchemists of Rourna at the border, continuing their thousand-year-old competition and opposition, standing behind their great witches as their ancestors did, clashing and debating with each other.

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After the entire property of the former Anemyi family was compensated and confiscated, the Helius family purchased the main residence within the merchant guild, which Melu then returned to Feng Nao, as a place for her to reside in or reminisce about in the future.

Under the shade of the trees, occasionally a leaf drifted down from the sky. Two girls sat on a blue stone.

Melu held Feng Nao’s hand and softly asked, “You’re still leaving?”

“Yes, whenever I stay here, I am reminded of the past, as if my father and family are whispering to me, and I can’t bear it.” Tears seemed to well up in Feng Nao’s eyes.

“I’m sorry, I kept the house because I was afraid you wouldn’t have anywhere else to go.”

Melu wiped away Feng Nao’s tears, speaking with deep regret.

“No, thank you very much, Melu. Although I won’t be living here for now, if someone else were to live here, I might feel even sadder. After all, this home I’ve lived in for over ten years would become someone else’s.”

Feng Nao shook her head slightly, her light red hair falling onto her shoulders, no longer adorned with the once-luxurious gemstone hair clip.

“Will you come back?” Melu asked as she watched Feng Nao stand up.

“I will, when I can face the past with ease, I’ll return.”

Feng Nao looked up at the familiar dense canopy of green leaves overhead and said softly.

“I’m sorry, Melu. In truth, I am timid and selfish, and I still harbor some resentment towards you, though I know it’s wrong. But now, I cannot continue being friends with you, like before.”

“You’re still so straightforward, and your words aren’t very endearing.”

Looking at her silhouette, Melu smiled, recalling the girl who used to drag her out to play when they were young, just as self-assured and genuine as ever.

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