Chapter 887: A lis (1/2)

GDK 887: A list

Quincy and Chrison, the two strongest godhunter factions in the Ronson Canyon had been destroyed. The two’s death meant that those remaining in their faction will soon disband. Those faction leaders who had left earlier would certainly try to recruit them.

After this battle, no godhunter in the Ronson Canyon would ever pick a fight with the House of Han!

The mountain peak that has pierced through the clouds was covered with bodies. The House of Han guards, wearing cold faces, re-embarked the airship and stood still, ready to be commanded.

It was at this moment that Phoebe and Emily turned their attention to Khitan and Scarlett. Emily went to them smilingly and said, “Thank you for your kind assistance. If it wasn’t for your reminder and warning, we would have perished on this mountain!”

“You’re welcome. I’m just doing what I ought to do,” replied Scarlett courteously.

“It’s my duty. I’m just following my Chief’s command,” replied Khitan very humbly. It was very unlike how he had talked to Quincy and the others. He even seemed somewhat overcautious.

“Is it true that Han Hao has become your Chief?” asked Emily with one brow raised.

Khitan was rather puzzled for he couldn’t understand why would Emily ask such a question. He stared blankly for a moment before telling her the truth as it was, “Yes, ever since Chief arrived in the Ronson Canyon decades ago, he had led us on countless expeditions around this land. After a few decades, under His leadership, we became the most powerful faction in Ronson Canyon. All those who blocked in your way had lost to our Chief. If Chief is still in the Canyon, Quincy and Chrison wouldn’t have even tried attacking you.”

Emily put on an astonished face. She understood that an existence that was feared by so many godhunter factions must be an extraordinarily powerful expert. She did not expect that the peculiar little skeleton warrior that she used to know could and had evolved to such a level.

“That is so unbelievable!” remarked Lisa. Back then when she was still studying in the Babylon Academy of Magic and Force of Profound Continent, she had been assaulted by the Little Skeleton. She remembered the bizarre necromancy creature better than anyone.

“There’s nothing surprising about it. That fella has grown very strong long ago, it’s just that you people weren’t aware of it,” said Gilbert proudly. He then grinned mischievously and said, “You weren’t together with Master often and therefore didn’t know just how treacherous that little guy is. Back then in the Dark Forest, he had been looting and plundering with Master every day!“

Gilbert had served Han Shuo for a very long time. With Gilbert bound to Han Shuo under a slavery contract, Han Shuo did not conceal things about this aspect. Therefore, he understood Han Hao’s actual strength and intelligence better than anyone.

“Erm, then, where is he at right now?” asked Phoebe who wished to learn more about Han Hao.

“My Chief is currently at the Fringe,” replied Khitan immediately.

“If that little guy is at the Fringe, then Master must also be there,” said Gilbert smilingly.

“We need to leave the Ronson Canyon now. Other things can wait,” interjected Stratholme suddenly. He knew that the House of Han was still in danger and he was constantly worrying that Hofs and Larikson could catch up to them.

With Stratholme’s reminder, Phoebe and Emily immediately realized that they did not have the time for conversation. They nodded at Stratholme and Phoebe thanked Khitan and Scarlett again, “Thank you for your assistance. We House of Han will always remember the favor you did us today. We are in a hurry and cannot stop in the Ronson Canyon. Till we meet again.”

“Till we meet again!” replied Scarlett in a faint smile. She nodded at Khitan and left.

Khitan too said farewell and wished them good luck. He left after Scarlett to handle certain matters which will arise following Quincy and Chrison’s death.

After destroying the two major godhunter factions and with Han Hao’s fearsome reputation, the House of Han did not meet any obstructions in the remainder of their journey. After ten days, they had finally passed through the Ronson Canyon and stepped into the territory of the Death Dominion.

Soon after the airship carrying the House of Han entered the Death Dominion, their pursuers had finally caught up.

However, Hofs and Larikson could only stand and watch because the divine guards from multiple major family clans in the Death Dominion were present to escort the House of Han.

Hofs and Larikson were so angry that they were going to spat blood. It did not matter if they had the strength to defeat those divine guards escorting them or not. Should they attempt to injure a citizen of the Death Dominion, they would be directly going against the rule set by the Overgod of Darkness and offending two Overgods.

Even though Hofs was the City Lord of Hushveil City, even though Larikson was the second most powerful man in the City of Gorging Clouds, they dared not disobey the directives set by the Overgods. They could only stare angrily as the House of Han left with the Death Dominion divine guards.

After having entered the Death Dominion and received by their harborers, the House of Han was finally out of danger and could heave a sigh of relief.

*** The City of Shadows, the Sainte Residence.

Wallace the City Lord’s face turned darker and darker as he listened to Ralph’s mission report. When Ralph had completed his recount, Wallace shouted, “Rubbish! What a useless bunch of rubbish!”

“Forgive me, City Lord. We have tried our best!” Ralph crouched in fear and tried looking for an excuse, “I did not expect that the Hofs and Larikson would have caused the House of Han no casualties. Also, I did not know that their experts called Sanguis, and Bollands possessed highgod strengths… “

“Shut up!” commanded Wallace. He took a deep breath and gradually calmed himself. Then, he said, “It seems the House of Han knows what role I played in this attack. With all of them now in the Death Dominion, there is nothing that I can do to them.”

“My, my Lord, that Bryan… he had disappeared for many years… Perhaps he is already dead… And perhaps we have nothing to worry about…“ said Ralph haltingly as he took a few quick glances at Wallace.

“You think I’m worried about Bryan?” Wallace sneered and said, “Bryan is indeed a talented young man. It’s extraordinary that he would possess such strength and mind at such a young age. But I’ve seen many young men like him. This kind of person, the brighter they shine, the sooner they die. Even if he returns to the City of Shadows, so what? What can he even do to me?”

“Then…? “ asked Ralph cautiously in a confused expression.

Wallace let out a soft sigh and rubbed his head as though he was having a headache. “Although I’m not worried about the youngster himself, he is close to the daughter of the Goddess of Destiny. Back then, the Dark Lord had instructed me to treat Bryan well. It is these two significant characters that I’m worried about… “

Upon hearing those words, Ralph’s face jolted. To him, the Goddess of Destiny and the Overgod of Darkness were existences way beyond his reach. He had been unaware of the relationship between Han Shuo and the daughter of the Goddess of Destiny and learning this had shocked him deeply.

“Schedule an appointment with Larikson and Hofs for me. It’s time for us to have a good conversation,” instructed Wallace after thinking for a moment.

Ralph respectfully dismissed himself to immediately schedule the secret meeting for Wallace.

A few days later, Larikson, Hofs, and Wallace gathered in Fort Lasberg. They had a meeting at the former Han Residence.

When Larikson and Hofs heard the revelation from Wallace, they felt a tremendous headache. They cursed Wallace in their minds, Dafuq? How could you keep such an important detail from us until now! Fuck you!