Kelly's Intent

While Gaino was worrying over how to obtain the Savage Bear Clan's secret treasure, Spirit Jade entered the City Lord's Manor.

"Lord Gaino, my men have reported that an envoy from the Evil Spirit Clan has arrived at our Blood Spirit Clan."

"Oh? Haven't the Evil Spirit Clan and the Blood Spirit Clan always been at each other's throats? Why have they suddenly sent an envoy to our Blood Spirit Clan?"

Spirit Jade said to Gaino, "The Evil Spirit Clan's representative says he has come under orders from Karuno, leader of the Evil Spirit Clan, to discuss cooperation with our clan."

Cooperation? That was certainly unusual. Gaino lowered his head in thought for a moment before saying, "Spirit Jade, the Evil Spirit Clan shouldn't know that you've become the new leader of the Blood Spirit Clan, right?"

Spirit Jade replied to Gaino, "Lord Gaino, only the Blood Spirit Clan knows that our leader has changed. The other three clans do not yet know that I have become the Blood Spirit Clan's leader."

"Good. Then have your men bring the Evil Spirit Clan's envoy in. This seat is yours now." Gaino pointed at the throne beneath him.

Upon hearing that he was to sit on the throne, Spirit Jade immediately dropped to both knees and repeatedly said to Gaino, "This subordinate dares not. This throne has always belonged to Lord Gaino. How could I dare overstep my station?"

"Get up. Why are you kneeling? Isn't the Evil Spirit Clan's envoy here? I'm a trial participant from the Dragon God Secret Realm. If their envoy sees me sitting here, what will they think?"

"The first thing they'll think is that your Blood Spirit Clan is no longer part of their camp. Then, before your Blood Spirit Clan can attack the other three