CHAPTER 583: CHAPTER 583: WATCH ME SMASH HIM TO DEATH (PART 1)

"Of course not," the First Elder spoke, having calmed down by now.

His son was dead, beyond redemption, but the one who drove his son to death still lived. As a father, he must seek revenge for his son to have fulfilled this bond of father and son.

"I assume the Alliance Hierarch knows that in your absence these years, The Celestial Alliance’s strength has diminished greatly. Though we’ve barely dealt with those betraying vassal families, our territory has been seized by other forces, causing our income to decline significantly. If this persists, The Celestial Alliance might find it increasingly difficult to advance. What does the Alliance Hierarch suggest we do?"

Raina North sighed upon hearing this, "First Elder, you are indeed getting old if you have to consult on such matters. In that case, you might as well retire early and provide the younger brothers within the Alliance more opportunities for training. What do you think, First Elder?"

"Haha, the Alliance Hierarch always jokes. Isn’t it that the Alliance Hierarch has finally returned, so we feel more secure acting under your guidance? All of this comes from my loyalty, heaven and earth can bear witness; the Alliance Hierarch must understand."

"You are wholeheartedly loyal to The Celestial Alliance, and I, as the Alliance Hierarch, naturally must understand that. The idea of sending you home to retire was just a joke to lighten the mood, so the First Elder should not take it to heart."

The First Elder laughed as well, "How could I argue with the Alliance Hierarch? We are all one family here."

Raina North nodded with satisfaction, "Since we are family, I should take care of our own. Here’s the deal: let Lune stay by your side. First, to learn from you, and second, he’s young, so he’s quite capable of running errands."

"Alliance Hierarch!"

"First Elder." Raina North interrupted the First Elder, a smile on her face, "This time, I’m not joking; it is the command of the Alliance Hierarch."

The First Elder could no longer refuse and had to grit his teeth and bear it.

"Very well." Raina North nodded in satisfaction, "Let’s discuss the First Elder’s earlier question. From now on, the First Elder will lead the brothers to reclaim the territories that were seized, with Lune assisting by your side. How does that sound to you?"

"The Alliance Hierarch’s proposal is excellent. I’ll proceed with the arrangements forthwith." The First Elder spoke and prepared to leave.

"Wait." Raina North’s voice stopped him.

The First Elder’s expression soured, "I wonder what else the Alliance Hierarch has in mind?"

"Naturally, it’s a matter of importance." Raina North scanned the faces of everyone present: "Last night, after I returned to the villa, The Sharpshooter Drake Slate broke into my room and attempted to assassinate me."

The Third Elder and others all turned pale, "What? Something like this happened? Where’s Drake Slate now?"

"Naturally, he’s already dead." Raina North curled her lips into a smile: "But who bribed Drake Slate to assassinate me is still unknown."

The First Elder said, "It couldn’t have been anyone from our Celestial Alliance."

"That’s hard to say. There are quite a few within our Celestial Alliance who’d like me dead."

Pip Finch’s face darkened immediately, eyes full of menace, "Who? Who wants my elder brother Orion dead? Stand up and watch me smash him!"

The First Elder lowered his eyelids, "The Alliance Hierarch’s suspicions seem excessive. Our brothers in the Alliance have always been united and respectful to the Alliance Hierarch. How could there be someone so treacherous? Isn’t that right, everyone?"

The Assembly of Elders behind the First Elder quickly echoed his sentiment.

Evidently, they already regarded the First Elder as their leader, while Raina North watched coldly, lips curling in a sneer.

She had just returned to the Umbral Zone. Even if old enemies or rivals wanted revenge, they wouldn’t act this quickly — except for The Celestial Alliance’s own members.