Lord Protector novel (Zeke Williams) novel Chapter 2585

Phoenix looked at Zeke in surprise. “Wait a second. What do you mean, Zeke? Don't tell me you're planning to build a neutral faction.”

“Why? Do you have something to say about it?” inquired Zeke.

Immediately after hearing that, Phoenix was dumbfounded. “You'll only be digging your own grave. I know you were strong enough to beat Calix and Platinum, but you're nothing when compared to the Southern Faction and the Northern Faction. Here's what I think—”

Zeke had no time to listen to Phoenix's nonsense, so he unceremoniously interrupted the woman. “It's time for you to go. I'm tired; I need rest.”

With that, Zeke turned around and walked away.

Rendered speechless, Phoenix wondered where the man found the ambition and confidence to go up against the Southern and Northern Factions with his own group. There's only so much pie to go around, so why would they share it? He's condemning himself to death by doing that.

“Fine. I'm not going to stop you if you want to kill yourself. Just don't drag me down with you.” Phoenix then sighed in response before leaving with Scar Face.

However, instead of returning to her base, she went to Platinum's.

On the way, Scar Face cautiously inquired, “Ms. Phoenix, do you think Mr. Williams is really planning to be neutral?”

“What do you think?” responded Phoenix, posing the same question for Scar Face.

“My guess is he was just bluffing.”

Phoenix sighed once again. “It'd be great if that were true. The last thing I want is to see him dead so soon.”

“We're somewhat isolated in the Southern Faction now, so if we can get Zeke on our side, our standing in the faction will be more secure.”

“Then let's hope he doesn't do anything stupid.”

Before long, the two arrived at Platinum's base, which Phoenixion had completely taken over.

After Phoenix personally ensured the Spirit Stones Platinumion left behind were accounted for, she had them all sent to Zeke.

“Ms. Phoenix, if you don't mind me saying, the value of these Spirit Stones is greater than that of Platinumion's base itself, so I think we should keep some of them. It's just fairer that way,” suggested Scar Face carefully.

However, Phoenix did not concur with the man. “Forget it. Zeke deserves the share because he was the main reason we managed to get rid of Platinum.”

To that, Scar Face nodded thoughtfully. Phoenix remains as fair as ever, which is why I follow her.

Everyone was keeping busy at the base when they suddenly heard a shout. “D*mn it! What do you people think you're doing? Stop now! Are you committing robbery in broad daylight, Phoenix?”

They then turned around to see a skinny man with a mustache leading a small team over.

He ordered Phoenix's people to stop when he arrived at the scene, and when one of them failed to do as commanded, he brazenly kicked that person to the ground.

“That's just rude, Harrison. You're bullying my people right in front of me!” stated Phoenix somewhat angrily.

The skinny man was none other than Harrison, one of the Southern Faction's Centurions.

He was considered quite powerful among his peers, for he was stronger than Phoenix and second only to Draco, the leader of Centuria's district's Southern Faction.

On top of that, Harrison was Draco's right-hand man and highly respected in the faction.

“Phoenix, is it not rude to rob your ally of his base in broad daylight?” inquired Harrison rhetorically.

To that, Phoenix responded, “Platinum's camp has been destroyed. If I don't occupy it now, am I to wait for the Northern Faction to do it instead?”

What? Harrison was taken aback by the revelation. “Platinum has been defeated? What happened? Who did it?”

“Me!” replied Phoenix.

Immediately, Harrison boiled with anger. “How dare you, Phoenix! Are you ignoring the Southern Faction's rules and challenging Draco? Is this a rebellion?”

“Hold your horses. Platinum was the one who started it, so the faction cannot punish me for taking him out. I didn't break any rules.”