Female Novel
Chapter 2143
Hearing that the Tabal Empire’s princess had come to visit him, a playful smile formed on Cloyd’sface.
The Dark Keep’s Master was taken aback by the announcement. With a smile, he said, “I was justabout to look for her. What a surprise that she’s come straight to me.”
Cloyd flapped his paper fan, waved his hand, and said, “Please step away for a moment, Sir. I’d liketo hear what the Tabal Empire’s princess wants from me.”
“Alright.” The Dark Keep’s Master gave a small nod, stood up, and walked out of the main hall.
Cloyd ordered, “Invite them inside.”
“Understood.” The guard nodded and quickly left the main hall.
James and Laelia waited at the City Lord’s Mansion’s gate for a while before the guard that left toreport their visit returned.
“Princess, this way, please.”
The guard led James and Laelia into the City Lord’s Mansion.
After passing through a hallway, they entered the main hall.
A slim, young man with a slightly gaunt look sat inside the main hall.
“My Lord, they’re here.”
“Alright. You’re dismissed.” Cloyd gently waved his guards away.
The guard turned and left.
Laelia looked at Cloyd and said respectfully, “I’m Laelia from the Tabal Empire. It’s a pleasure tomeet you, Lord Cloyd.”
Cloyd made a gentle hand gesture and said, “Sit.”
Laelia sat to the side, and James silently sat next to her.
Cloyd looked at Laelia and said, “In the past, I’ve had a few encounters with the Tabal Empire’spredecessor. I never expected him to go before me. Time is cruel and unforgiving.”
Cloyd sighed.
With teary eyes, Laelia said, “My Lord, a catastrophe has befallen the Targwyn family of the TabalEmpire. Tabalham’s people were massacred, and the Dark Keep captured my family. Theirwhereabouts are currently unknown. I understand you’re extremely knowledgeable, so I came toinquire about the Dark Keep.”
Hearing this, Cloyd’s expression became solemn.
“I’ve heard about the incident. I never would’ve imagined the Dark Keep to be so insane that they’dmassacre an entire city.”
He looked at Laelia and asked, “I’ve heard rumors that the Dark Keep is after an invaluable treasurein your family’s possession. There’s also word that you’re the one who possesses it. What exactly isthis treasure you’re carrying? My suggestion is that you use it to exchange for your family members.The Dark Keep’s members are ruthless.”
“I-It’s my family’s jade pendant. It’s not really a treasure. I have no idea who spread the rumor aboutmy family’s jade pendant being an invaluable treasure,” said Laelia.novelbin
“Can I have a look?” Cloyd looked at Laelia and asked for her permission.
“I…”
Laelia was troubled.
Cloyd smiled at her. “What’s wrong? Are you afraid I’ll want your family treasure too?”
“No.”
Laelia immediately shook her head. She came to seek help from Cloyd and did not want to offendhim. So, she immediately took out the jade pendant.
James interrupted when she was about to hand it over to Cloyd.
“Wait.”
James spoke abruptly and snatched the jade pendant away from her.
“James, you…”
Laelia looked at James with a puzzled expression.
James held the jade pendant and glanced at Cloyd, saying calmly, “We came to inquire about theDark Keep and its location. As for how we rescue the captives is none of your concern.”
Cloyd finally cast a glance at James.
Initially, he thought James was simply Laelia’s mindless subordinate.