Maron was endlessly pompous, clearly saying all he could to provoke Frank.


    "It just happens that I have a guest from Morhen, but how do I put this? We can''t afford to upset her."


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    Maron sighed, shaking his head dramatically as he walked circles around Frank. "She''s so hot, but


    she''s also too powerful. She''d just kill me if I try to force myself on her—that''s why I need a fearless


    champion, and one who has nothing to do with Sage Lake Sect to take her down. But I don''t mean to


    hurt her, I just want to incapacitate her—ideally unconscious."


    "After that, leave everything to me," he finished, pping Frank on the shoulder and patting his cheek.


    "I''m counting on you, Mr. Lawrence! If you do, I''ll..."


    Maron trailed off as he switched gears. "Hold on, letting off a martial elite like you so easily is a waste.


    Let''s do it this way instead—I have five hostages, but you can pick the one I release while I release


    each of them after you fulfill a task for me. Generous, aren''t I? That''s decided!"


    Maron was going to strode off contentedly when Frank chuckled behind him.


    "What? What''s so funny?" Maron scowled, his smile fading right away.


    "I''m surprised someone in Sage Lake Sect is that shameless, and."


    Frank wiped his own face as he grinned at Maron. "You''re really asking for it!"


    Quinn scowled at the sight of Frank''s grin.


    Snorting, he suddenly leapt up and punched Frank in the stomach.


    He really was Birthright rank and did not hold back from unleashing his vigor with his punch, almost


    bringing Frank to his knees.


    As Frank straightened himself, his expression was cid even as he chuckled coolly. "Well done,


    Maron. You''ve really pissed me off now. I''ll remember this grudge—just don''t start bawling like a baby


    when you get your just deserts."


    His arrogant attitude left Maron''s eyes shing viciously. However, even as Maron raised his fist to


    punish Frank again, their eyes met, and he backed down, lowering his knuckle.


    "Keep talking all you want. There''s all the time for you to regret it." Maron snorted and strode off with


    Elder Huxley and Elder Randel.


    The Sage Lake Sect apprentices kept Frank surrounded as they entered the enve.


    Sage Lake Sect was certainly worthy of its hundred-year history.


    Not only did they own all of Sage Lake Hill, but Frank also saw a vast square as soon as he entered


    the enve, where countless apprentices were training.


    Various stairs leading to different ces branched away from the square, leading to the conve,


    barracks, shrine, and dojo.


    Frank was led toward the conve, and he could hear Maronughing even before he entered.


    "Sorry to keep you waiting, Lady Silverbell. I was held back tending to some mundane issues


    concerning my apprentices—I can only ask for your understanding."


    As Frank strode into the conve, Frank quickly saw Maron on the main seat, with a woman seated in


    the guest''s chair.


    Her white silky dress made it appear as if she was shrouded in mist.