215 You cant refuse. (1/2)

He had a lot to plan tomorrow, and if everything went smoothly, he would have a chance at getting his arm back!

The next day, Ozul decided to meet with either Alver or Raymond first. Since the Ashin family had a part in organizing the tournament, they would most likely be aware of all the details.

Looking around, Jinx was again missing. He went downstairs and noticed that they were again having a meeting.

Everyone expected Ozul to join them again, but he waved his hand to deny them and spoke to Irvin, ”Have the tournaments on a smaller scale already started?”

”Yes, Young Master. Most of them have probably finished as well,” Irvin answered. He wasn't aware of the minute details, but at least he could make some general guesses.

Ozul nodded his head and walked away, letting them continue on with their meeting.

He had become quite famous among the normal members since the day he had returned. Although he wanted to leave as quietly as possible, his figure still attracted all the eyes to him. Fortunately, all of them were too afraid and tense in his presence to annoy him any further.

After leaving the tower, he instantly disappeared from other's eyes, flying straight towards the Ashin family's estate.

. . .

He had to take out the silver ring from the Spatial Pouch since the Mana sphere didn't seem to open the way for him otherwise.

Because the Mana sphere had been disturbed, Alver and Raymond excitedly came out of the manor since they knew the only person other than them who had the access was their nephew.

'Good, both of them are here,' Ozul thought as he landed near them.

”Nephew!” Raymond said while beaming with joy. In contrast, Alver only gave a soft smile.

Ozul nodded his head and looked towards the manor. Alver realized what he meant, ”Let's talk inside.”

The three of them went to a room and only then Raymond started with a hearty laugh, ”I heard from Irvin, Ozul! Haha, you can't believe how proud we feel.” At his side, Alver also nodded his head, agreeing with his brother.

”To be honest, I didn't really expect that you would be able to do it all in such a short amount of time... Then again, you have already done so many unexpected things,” Raymond confessed.

Their own nephew was already capable enough to rival them, and not just in strength. What took them nearly a hundred years was done by him at such a young age!

After a couple of more rounds of praises from both Raymond and Alver, Ozul got to the topic, ”I came here because of the tournament.”

”No, it's fine. I am here to ask for information. Surely, you would know who else is invited, right?” Ozul asked. Raymond noticed the slight difference in his way of talking.

”Haha, naturally we have the list of every big faction invited to the final event,” Raymond answered with another laugh. His mood these days was getting better because of his nephew's achievements. Though he showed it in front of only Ozul and his brother Alver.

”Can you check if the Emperor of Silverbird Kingdom is invited or not?” Ozul asked.

”Let me confirm,” Alver was curious why he wanted to know specifically about him, but he complied anyway. Ozul rarely asked them any favors. He waved his hand and a scrolled parchment appeared in his hand.

After skimming through it for a moment, he said, ”His name isn't mentioned here...”

Hearing his words, Ozul's mood immediately worsened. Raymond noticed the mood drop and spoke, ”If he isn't listed, it could only mean that he has already declined the offer this time around. Luthien, that snake, might have other things on his hands.”

'Other things...' In Ozul's mind, he could only think that it could be because of his arm.

'Do I really have to wait for another 50 years?' Ozul didn't want to wait for so long.

Who knows what might happen to his arms after all that time? Though the passage of time before didn't seem to affect them, what if things changed? He could never be sure.

'No! I will have to do it this time. If he isn't coming, then I will make him...' Ozul wouldn't let this opportunity go to waste just because he didn't take any initiative.

He began to think of all the possible ways where he could make Luthien attend the tournament. Raymond and Alver didn't disturb him as they noticed his solemn expressions. They didn't know what was going on, but it was better to ask later.

”Are you certain that the Church is allied with the Silverbird Kingdom? Also, what are the chances of the Church housing a Rank-10?” Ozul suddenly asked. It took the two brothers off guard since they hadn't expected such questions.