He was also a Sequence 7 Transcendent, a [Heart-Stealer] of the Stars Faction. Compared to Nalan, he had already brought his mystical accumulation to its peak and needed only the ritual to advance to [Sequence 6-Witch].
Thus, this captain was not remotely intimidated by these so-called "ragtag" leaders.
The two sides entered a standoff.
Kaibak continued to prattle on, his gaze also drifting toward Chen Lun.
"As your superior, the trade association should be obeyed, not offended with such rudeness and disregard for the rules... Also, Mr. Jack of the 'Circus,' please temporarily join the rear guard. Like everyone else, you will follow Mr. Cumberland's commands."
Cumberland, wrapped entirely in robes, revealed a smug smile.
Chen Lun raised an eyebrow but offered no response.
His attention shifted outside the window, where several blue-and-white-spotted owls circled in the sky.
"Uncle Kaibak! I'm a member of the Circus too. You can't arrange things like this..."
Noah spoke up.
The corner of Kaibak's eye twitched. It had been a long time since he had been challenged repeatedly in public as he had today.
"Noah! You've never concerned yourself with the trade association's affairs since you were little. What do you know?! Your sister indulges you, but as your uncle, I can't let you act recklessly over something this important!"
Kaibak barked.
"Come here! You're leaving with us!"
The other senior members of the trade association looked at the tall, slightly chubby youth with smiles on their faces.
In truth, however, they all felt some disdain.
He was the trade association's young heir, yet he had no interest in the family business. As a child, he had wasted his time learning to paint instead of pursuing proper work, and after growing up, he had even run off to become an "adventurer," fighting and killing