Expulsion

Chapter 745: Expulsion

Hearing the tone in his voice, Aiton knew Dole was most likely looking to make trouble for them today. He exchanged a glance with Rikdo beside him.

Aiton casually found himself a seat and sat down, pretending not to have heard. He smiled. "Lord Dole is joking. This only shows how much our family values Albis City—that is why we have committed so much strength here. If it were some other place awaiting development, I might not have been the one sent."

Rikdo naturally saw that Dole might be looking to make trouble for them today as well. Hearing Aiton's explanation, he hurriedly followed up. "Exactly. Albis City has an excellent geographical location, pleasant scenery, and serves as a vital passage linking Northwest State and North State. Once the main roads are opened up, its prospects will naturally far surpass those of other places. It is only right that the family values it."

These were all matters out in the open, and Rikdo spoke of them with ease. What he truly wanted was still the Mystic Corpse Worm and the Heavenly Frost Worm.

The atmosphere in the great hall grew somewhat heavy. Dole's expression remained as cold as ever, leaving the two men uneasy.

The power Dole now possessed was far too formidable. He could deal with even high-tier Level Seven experts as he pleased. Without the protection of family experts, the two of them truly felt intimidated.

This was the far northwest, not those central provinces where they could freely mobilize their forces to suppress others.

Dole looked at Aiton, then at Rikdo. His cold voice rang out again. "I have just received some information. I do not know whether it is accurate, so I invited the two of you here to verify it." His gaze