Chapter 637 by Marina Vittori
An Understated Dominance
Outside the Doyle family gates, a Maybach revved up and drove off, successfully shaking off the group of people who were chasing after them.
âThank God I moved fast, or I wouldnât even have the chance to talk to you.â Paul turned around and looked at the annoyed group behind them, impressed by his foresight.
âItâs not that bad.â Dustin was puzzled.
âYou donât seem to understand your value yet.â Paul shook his head, chuckling. âBeing able to defeat Terry Doyle has already proven how powerful and talented you are. There are less than five people in Balerno who could even be on par with you, so countless guilds are desperately trying to rope you in.â
âTsk. What a bother. I should have kept a low profile.â Dustin sighed. He had only challenged Terry to warn the Doyle family not to mess with him. He didnât expect them to invite so many people to watch the battle in an attempt to boost their reputation. Still, the Doyle family has shot itself in the foot since he was the one who ended up receiving the boost in reputation.
âYouâre an interesting fellow. Others would die for that fame, yet you donât want it at all.â Paul smiled
âThings like fame canât even fill my belly. Iâm sure that once word spreads, Iâll have people coming up to me to challenge me to a duel. Arenât I just making things troublesome for myself?â Dustin shook his head.
âItâs hard to find someone who looks at fame and fortune so lightly nowadays.â Paul studied Dustin appreciatively.
âDonât flatter me, Sir Paul. Iâm just a normal person. I donât have any great ambitions, so whatever you want to say, just tell it to me straight.â Dustin changed the topic.
âAlright, then. Iâll get straight to the point.â Paul nodded. âI wanted to talk to you about the Knighthood Society Tournament.â
âThe Knighthood Society Tournament?â Dustin was confused.
âEvery three years, there will be a Knighthood Society Tournament between Balerno and Glenstead. The purpose of this tournament is to find new talents as well as observe how strong each side is. The outcome of the battle will determine the direction in which the alliance will
grow for the next three years. The winning side has the right to call the shots and occupy more. resources. Therefore, I hope that you can join the tournament as Balernoâs representative,â Paul explained
âBut why me? There are so many skilled fighters in Balerno. Thereâs no way a youngster like me has the right to represent Balerno.â Dustin was still puzzled.
âFirst of all, I have high hopes for you since youâre a capable individual. Secondly, thereâs an age limit. Participants canât be more than 38 years old. Thirdly, each side has five slots. Terry Doyle was supposed to take one of them, and since youâve injured him greatly, youâll have to take his place.â Paul smiled.
âWhat?â Dustin paled He never thought things would get so bothersome after defeating Terry.
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âThis is a good chance for you, young man. Everyone who joins the tournament receives a hefty prize. And if you win, the alliance will grant you one wish. Money, power, jewels, women name it, youâll have it.â Paul urged.
âGrant me a wish?â Dustin pondered for a moment. He wasnât interested in money or power, but he did happen to need two rare precious herbs. With the allianceâs help, he might be able to find them more easily.
âLet me know what you need, young man. Donât be shy.â Paul took advantage of this opportunity and began pressing.
âSir Paul, have you ever heard of the thousand-year green lotus and Cherusia?â Dustin asked.
âThousand-year green lotus, no, but I know who has Cherusia,â Paul answered.
âReally? Who?â Dustinâs eyes lit up.
âThatâs a secret for now.â Paul tried to entice Dustin âOf course, if youâre willing to represent Balerno in the upcoming tournament, Iâll let you know regardless of the tournamentâs results.â âI guess that means I donât have a choice.â