Charleuse's face tightened. He pretended not to understand and said, "I really have no idea what you're talking about. Sun-Moon City is such a small city and I've never heard of any geniuses. You must be mistaken!"
"Mistaken?" Evorald snorted. "I heard his name is Skyle. He is also a registered resident of Sun-Moon City. I'm pretty sure I'm right."
When Evorald mentioned Skyle’s name, Charleuse's pupils contracted, but he calmed down and said, "Skyle? I haven't heard of such a name."
"But, I'll ask my people to check whether there is such a person in Sun-Moon City. Mr. Chai, please wait for a moment."
Charleuse wanted to drag on for as long as possible.
However, Evorald knew what he was up to. He changed the topic and said, "We shouldn't waste any time. I also heard that Sun-Moon City has a magical weapon called the Sun-Moon Sword, which has been passed down for thousands of years. I would like to see it."
"Sun-Moon Sword!"
Hearing this, Charleuse's eye lit up again. He could not help cursing in his heart, "Lankesh, you're such a traitor! You've let everyone know our secret!"
However, the expression on Charleuse's face did not change at all. He thought for a while before he cupped his hands to Evorald and said, "Mr. Chai, I have never heard of the Sun-Moon Sword. Where did you hear about it? "
Charleuse only had one plan, it was to deny.
Hearing this, Evorald narrowed his eyes, patted the armrest with his right hand, and said unhappily, "Charleuse, do you have any problem with me?"
"Mr. Chai, what are you talking about? Why would I have any problems with you?" Charleuse asked in a hurry.
Evorald snorted coldly. "If you don't have a problem with me, then why can't you give me any answer to my questions? I asked you about the genius, you said you haven't heard of the name. Now, I asked you about the sword, you say it doesn't exist. Are you trying to fool me?"
"Mr. Chai, no, of course not. I'm telling the truth. I really have no idea..." Charleuse cupped his fists and apologized sincerely.
However, both sides were well aware of this matter. No matter how convincing Charleuse was, it was useless.
Hence, Evorald stared at Charleuse and said, "Charleuse, we are all smart people. There is no need for us to continue putting on an act. It's a waste of time."
"I'll let you choose. You can either bring me to Skyle or hand over the Sun-Moon Sword. In return, I'll protect you and even help you get a job in Wasteland."
Charleuse did not say anything.
Seeing this, Evorald turned his eyes to the other elders and said, "This condition applies to all of you. I'm willing to give you a chance if you can provide me with what I want.
Otherwise, don't blame me for what's about to happen to you. Hmph!"
For a moment, the atmosphere was tense.
A bitter look appeared on Charleuse's face. Although he had expected this to happen, he still felt nervous and sad when all of this came true.
Charleuse looked over at Fade who was standing in the corner of the hall and said, ''Mr. Chen, sorry to trouble you."
"Er...” Evo raid's eyes darkened, and he asked in confusion, "Charleuse, what are you doing?"
Charleuse did not make a sound and just took a couple steps backwards.
Then, Fade walked over to Evorald and gave him a once over. He said, “You're Evorald, right? Lankesh was the one who gave you all this information, am I right?"
"Uh!" Evorald narrowed his eyes, suddenly on guard.
"Thud!"
Fade threw out a cloth bag and it landed in front of Evorald.
The cloth bag was spread out, revealing a person inside. It was none other than Lankesh.
"You..." Evorald suddenly stood up, glanced around, and said coldly, "Charleuse, do you have any idea what you're doing?"
Suddenly, Evorald's men all became nervous. They pulled out their knives and stood upright, ready to fight.
"Oh, I see. You want to fight?" Seeing this, Fade narrowed his eyes slightly. "Alright then. Let's fight!"
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