After a pause, Oscar said seriously to Dragon Tree and Zong Hu, "The two of you may have to work harder from here on. Help me get the entire Spider Web running and gather as much valuable intelligence as possible. First, find out the cause of Your Majesty's death. Then find the enemy hiding in the shadows. Finally, unite the forces still loyal to the Alliance and do everything we can to eliminate them, restoring peace to the Alliance."
Dragon Tree and Zong Hu nodded, saying they would do their utmost.
Then Oscar seemed to think of something else. He pursed his lips and said, "If everything goes smoothly, that would naturally be best. But considering the current mess, the worst outcome might still happen. If... I mean, if I'm killed, then you two should..."
Before Oscar could finish, Zong Hu frowned and said, "Sir, surely it hasn't come to that? Dragon Tree and I are both at your side, and we're out in the open. Who would dare assassinate you so openly? If anyone really makes a move, Dragon Tree and I will protect you even if it costs us our lives."
"Hey, hey, if you don't value your life, fine, but mine is precious," Dragon Tree quickly called out.
Zong Hu shot Dragon Tree a glare and said irritably, "Isn't this the same person who called me cowardly back in Pompey? Now you're the one who's scared?"
"Scared? Impossible." Dragon Tree lifted his chin. "I just think that if we're going to risk our lives protecting our lord, shouldn't I be the one to say it? Why do you get to claim the favor?"
Zong Hu: "..."
"Enough, enough." Oscar smiled and waved a hand, stopping the two brothers from bickering. Then his expression turned grave as he