Jeffrey clicked his tongue in annoyance.

    What a spineless coward!

    "Listen here, Sir Anthony. We were only protecting our client''s property earlier so please allow us to leave. We don''t wish to be involved in this matter anymore." Jeffrey didn''t want to work with Charles anymore.

    Following a spineless bastard like this won''t do us any good.

    Anthony didn''t respond immediately. He looked at the old man, William, and asked. "What do you think, Sir William? Should we let them go?"

    Jeffrey nervously stared at the old man.

    Feeling everyone''s gazes on them, Charles felt ashamed. He didn''t forget to glare at Jeffrey, but the latter didn''t even glance at him.

    "I''m sorry, but I can''t let you guys go," William muttered while shaking his head.

    Hearing this, Jeffrey frowned. "Old man, you may be stronger than me, but that doesn''t mean I''m afraid of you. If it really comes to that, then we won''t hold back anymore."

    Everyone''s gazes tightened upon hearing his words.

    No one has died on either side as of the moment so the situation was still salvageable, but if the mercenaries were to fight aggressively, things would end differently.

    William furrowed his eyebrows. He didn''t want unnecessary bloodshed.

    Is there no other way?

    "Hold on!" Anthony opened his mouth, putting the situation to a temporary standstill.

    Everyone turned their gazes at him, wondering what he was about to say.

    "Jeffrey, I know that you are only doing this for the money and there''s no bad blood between us. Let''s all calm down and talk this out." Anthony lowered his halberd to show that he didn''t want things to escalate.

    "I''m listening. Go on." Jeffrey also lowered his polearm.

    "Thank you." Anthony cleared his throat. His next words would decide the fate of everyone in this mansion and this weighed heavily on his shoulders.

    After gathering his composure, he spoke. "Why don''t we all take a step back here? We need to bring you to North Pine Town since you are involved with Charles. Please cooperate with us and I promise you that I will speak up for your group. I''m sure the Silverswords will understand your situation."

    Jeffrey''s face darkened as he pondered deeply.

    "Don''t even think about betraying me, Jeffrey!" Charles could no longer hold back his rage when he saw that Jeffrey was planning to back out. Without his mercenary group, his chances of escaping would be slim.

    "I paid you so you must-"

    "Noisy!" William slapped Charles into unconsciousness, making him unable to finish his words.

    I only have six hours left. When are they coming?

    Just then, he suddenly saw a warrior on horseback rushing towards him with an urgent look.

    The warrior pulled the reins when he was only a few meters away from Alaric and as soon as his horse stopped, he jumped down and saluted.

    "My lord, they are here!" He reported with a serious face.

    "Good!" Alaric''s eyes lit up upon hearing this.

    "Did they capture the target?" He asked.

    The warrior nodded. "Yes, my lord."

    Alaric breathed a sigh of relief.

    "Well done. You may leave." He waved his hand.

    The warrior bowed and jumped back to his mount.

    Hiya!

    Alaric watched the warrior leave with a smile on his face.

    I must report this to Dad and Mom.

    He quickly headed inside the mansion to inform his parents about the situation.

    A moment later, he arrived at his father''s study room.

    "What happened? Why are you in such a hurry?" Lucas raised an eyebrow when he saw Alaric impatiently walking inside.

    "Dad, they''re here!" Alaric responded.

    Lucas narrowed his eyes. "I see."

    He stood up, arranged his clothes, and nodded at Alarix. "Let''s go see them."

    "Yes, my lord."

    The father and son stepped out of the room.

    On their way down, Alaric asked. "Where is Mom?"

    "She went out with Harris to investigate the stores that your Uncle had manipulated. I sent Warrick to protect them so they will be fine." Lucas responded.

    Alaric could rest easy with his mother taking care of the issues about their stores. She was the expert in this area. Not to mention that Harris was with her.