402 Leaked (1/2)

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Today, Raven just woke up from a night's rest. After eating a simple meal and taking a short bath, he was headed towards Albert's room in order to inform him that he's ready to open up the secret passage anytime soon.

The truth is, if he wanted to, he could've opened the secret realm yesterday and would still have enough energy afterwards but he decided against it. Even then, Raul himself would've probably reject that conjecture as he needed to inform the rest of the clan about this.

No matter how much the father and son wanted looked forward to opening up the secret realm, they had the responsibility to inform their clan about it since it was their ancestor's will.

Which is why after their initial talk, Raul decided to summon all the Elders of the Highlander Clan to a meeting since they all needed to participate in the opening anyway, as it is one of the requirements.

”Good morning Brother. Have you rested well?” Albert greeted as soon as Raven came in.

Raven simply nodded to him as he sat down in the nearby table. He caught Albert's face just now and he couldn't help but feel like there was something weighing off of his mind. Raven raised his brow and asked:

”Is there something wrong?” He asked as he saw Albert's despondent face.

A sigh of frustration escaped through Albert's lips as he said: ”There is. A huge one at that…”

Raven frowned and asked: ”What is it?”

”News about the opening of the secret realm was released to the masses.” Albert helplessly sighed, causing Raven to frown.

”That's not good.” Raven murmured, ”Do you guys have any idea who leaked it?”

Albert shook his head in frustration as he said: ”It was an oversight from us. It's extremely embarrassing actually.”

”During the meeting last night, when me and my father was explaining your discoveries, perhaps we were too eager and enthusiastic. My father originally asked everyone in the clan to not utter a word about this news by swearing a Heavenly Oath. But what's funny is that, we forgot about the servants.” Albert smiled helplessly.

Raven similarly sighed but didn't blame them. Albert didn't have to continue his words since Raven could already tell what happened.

The servant went ahead and spread the news about the secret realm. Since the servant wasn't included in the Heavenly Oath, aside from the wrath of the Highlander Clan, he won't have any issues. Of course, the Highlander Clan could easily deal with a servant, but the situation escalated a little too quickly.

Albert gripped his fist tightly in rage, Raven could almost see him huffing steam due to how mad he is.

Raven could sympathize with Albert. He had to commend the servant for being extremely cunning. Just with this alone, he pretty much rendered the whole Highlander Clan helpless against him. What's worse is that, since the sect knew about it, their clan are being pressured by all sides and while also being jeered at by the crowd.

And the Highlander Clan could do nothing but to swallow this grievance.

”Where's the City Lord right now?” Raven asked.

”With the clan elders…” Albert answered. ”They're probably deciding on whether to open the secret realm or not.”

After he said this, Albert's body drooped down as he sat exhausted on his chair. Seeing him in this state, Raven could only sigh since he knew just how much pressure Albert and his clan are enduring right now. It couldn't be helped, the might of the Martial Emperor Sect is just too terrifying. Now that this matter had blown out of proportion, the Highlander Clan is walking on a very thin ice right now.

The room was silent for bit, Raven knew that he didn't have much say about this matters. In the end, whether the clan decides to open up the secret realm or not, he's bound to go with the flow.

Not long after, Raul entered the room. Just from looking at his face, Raven could tell that he was very stressed about this whole situation. It was as if he aged for about ten years over night, his complexion wasn't too good. Even his dignified aura was replaced by gloominess and faint killing intent.

”You two. Follow me.” Raul commanded in a strict voice. Albert and Raven looked at each other before nodding and following him.