Chapter 411 A Legacy Kept Alive
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But NorthWind hesitated, completely overwhelmed. The favor was too massive, he was terrified he’d never be able to repay it
“Come on, what’s with the ‘buts Tartking, who had been quiet until now, walked over with a bright smile. “You’re letting everyone else join Hope Guild. If you stay all the way out there guarding an empty camp by yourself, how’s everyone gonna feet? The Drifters Alliance is yours, but it’s theirs too! If you move the base next door, everyone can join Hope Guild with peace of mind, right?”
TartKing blinked, her natural, warm charisma instantly washing away the heavy, sorrowful atmosphere. “If you set up shop next door, Arthur, Damian, and the others can just stroll over to visit you whenever. Plus, with us right there, who’d dare mess with the Drifters? It’s not just for you; it’s to protect the blood and sweat SouthWind left behind.”
TartKing’s words perfectly balanced emotion and logic, hitting NorthWind right in the heart.
She gave him an out while flawlessly dismantling all his worries,
NorthWind looked at the expectant faces of Arthur, Hanna, and the others, then back at Riley’s open, honest expression and TartKing’s warm smile. He swallowed hard.
“Okay.” He finally stopped refusing, gripping the relocation card tightly, and gave Riley a deep bow. “I, NorthWind, and the entire Drifters Alliance, will remember this kindness for the rest of our lives.
“And let me thank you all on SouthWind’s behalf… sorry for wasting such a precious card from Hope Guild.”
Seeing that Northwind had finally untied the knot in his heart, the rest went smoothly.
Through the system interface, everyone except NorthWind–Arthur, Damian, Hanna, Elixir, and six other survivors–officially withdrew from the Drifters Alliance. Immediately after, they accepted/Riley’s invites, formally becoming members of Hope Guild.
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